This was a mother to make. I saw one last year, fell in love, and watched as it went for $290---WAY outta my price range. Nothing I could do but make my own. Regardless, all of the parts ended up costing a pretty penny, and he has taken a good part of a year to make. So many of his parts were nearly impossible to find, so I would just put him on the back burner until I stumbled across something. Just recently I found the wrench, which was the final touch. Now if I could find a freaking dog to put next to him...