CHatterbox (NIKKE)

Chatterbox: A Labor of love

Chatterbox was a massive project that required months of build time and planning. It didn’t happen easily, but it was a welcomed challenge that really pushed me to new heights in cosplay.

Nikke booth (ax 2024)

Nikke photoshoot (momocon 2024)

Crafting Progress

This build was largely simple but massive in scale! After a long planning process, I eventually scaled him physically to myself with a projector. I tried to use this scale as my design bible moving forward best I could.

  • PVC - Chatterbox's main structure was made with PVC with metal wire and purple PVC binder.

    EVA Foam - The outer shell is completely made with EVA foam. Lower layers were removed to reduce weight.

    Caster Wheels - His arms are fitted with 8 caster wheels per arm to be able to free stand and support themselves fully.

    Plastidip - I coated and sealed the foam with Plastidip! Nearly 12 cans were used.

    This in total was about 900 USD and took around 350 hours.

  • A proper large scale for this character was really important to me! I set up a projector and scaled his waist to mine.

    Chatterbox ended up being 9 feet tall and nearly as wide with his spikes included!

  • Logistics for Chatterbox are honestly a nightmare. I love cosplay and challenges, but this was a new beast to me. Transporting him anywhere requires a tall van and multiple handlers. While Chatterbox was only 900 USD to make, his combined transportation costs far exceeded that.