How the Worm Aliens were Puppeted in Men in Black!

Summary by Krater

Adam Savage and Dan Lanigan examine original Sneeble puppet props from the movie Men in Black 1 and 2, discussing their construction, cable and rod mechanisms, and the painting details that give them character and gravity.

From the video

Answers: What are the original Sneeble puppet props from Men in Black like?

• Men in Black Sneeble puppet props
• Puppet mechanism and cable operation
• Movie prop restoration and conservation
• Creature painting techniques

What it concludes

• The Sneeble puppet props were originally built by Rick Baker's Cinovation Studios for Men in Black and repurposed for Men in Black II.
• The Sneeble puppets were in incredible condition when acquired, with very little restoration needed beyond protective material on the foam.
• The puppets feature a combination of rod puppet and cable mechanism designs to control movement.