How to Make a Toy Pac-Man
The first release of the arcade game Pac-Man was in Japan in 1979. Midway put the game on the market in the United States in the early 1980s and Pac-Man is now a household name. You can use the steps below to create an inexpensive toy Pac-Man for the little fan in your household.
Instructions
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Examine images of the original Pac-Man before you proceed.
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Cut a wedge out of one side of the Styrofoam ball, using a serrated knife, to create Pac-Man's mouth. Based upon images of the original Pac-Man, make the mouth proportionate to the face; it consist of approximately one-third of the overall body.
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Paint the Styrofoam ball yellow to match Pac-Man's signature color. Be sure to cover the ball thoroughly, and allow the paint to dry before proceeding to the next step.
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Break a large toothpick in half and place each half next to each other at the bottom of the Styrofoam ball to create legs, if you wish.
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Add eyes with black paint, if you so choose. Place the eyes symmetrically above the mouth.
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Tips & Warnings
Your Pac-Man toy will be more accurate if you choose not to add legs or a face.
Use a rubber ball instead of Styrofoam for a more playful version of the Pac-Man toy.
This toy can be a choking hazard and isn't designed for small children.