Steve Allen, well-known for his work with creator of the Muppets, Jim Henson, has been working with island schoolchildren.
The designer, who also worked with Star Wars director George Lucas, was here to create a life-size reproduction of the giant deer at the Manx Museum with Manx National Heritage Education Services.
Mr Allen was here from November 17 to 20 and a mixture of pupils from all over the island attended the event.
The giant deer skeleton is one of the most memorable items at the Manx Museum.
It was moved to MNH’s conservation unit in October for a detailed study amd cleaning and conservation.
The skeleton has not been conserved since it was put on display over 100 years ago.
Steve Allen has worked in the creative industry for over 30 years, starting out as a soft toy designer.
He was spotted by The Jim Henson Company while working on toy versions of ‘Fraggle Rock’ characters and was employed at the Jim Henson Creature Shop in London making prototype puppets for the film ‘Labyrinth’ as well as designing new characters and Muppet merchandise for them.
He started his own freelance business producing puppets, effect models, props and toys for a wide choice of companies such as The BBC, Hornby, 20th Century Fox and The Magic Circle.