accessories

[amjoie]

My daughter bought me not just one Pleo, like I first thought, but it turns out she bought me a *pair* of First Hatch Pleos. Wow! :eek:

Now I have to think of ways to tell them apart. My first thought is having a light-weight multi-colored beaded necklace (tied on with a bow), for the female, who I have named Sally (a diminutive of Sarah, which means Princess).

But I'm wondering if the stick-on variety of false human eyelashes, trimmed down to size, would be too much weight for her eyelids.

And I would need to know if the stick-on adhesive used on the false eyelashes would be harmful, or the easily removable customization I have in mind. (I want to make sure all enhancements of her individuality are something that can be removed without a trace.)

I thought of a very small necktie for the male, who I have named Teddy (short for Theodore).

What are all of you thinking of doing to tell your "twins" apart?

NOTE: mweed has a new Necklace FAQ that is a *must read* for anyone considering making a Pleo necklace. Find it here:http://meaninguvlife.com/pleo/
Just look on the left hand sidebar to choose the topic you want to read.

official stats, for anyone who might want to make a collar or necklace:

Raqqasa Pleo's neck is aproximately five inches around, the chain UGOBE uses for the tag is six and a half inches so that it hangs loose.

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

amjoie, I never thought about that, being able to tell the twins apart! Maybe a ribbon with a bow for the girl ?

[amjoie]

amjoie, I never thought about that, being able to tell the twins apart! Maybe a ribbon with a bow for the girl ?

That was my first thought, but I wasn't sure if the ribbon could be tied tight enough around the neck, so then I thought a beaded necklace would be better, because it could be loose.

I thought of a bow on the back part of the top of the head, but I wasn't sure how to get it to stay there, and still be easily removed.

Can you find out for me if there is any kind of adhesive that will stick to Pleo, but still be removable without a trace?

edit: I just thought of something. I would sure love to be able to buy "Ugobe sanctioned" eyelashes direct from the company to make one of my Pleos into a girl. That way, it wouldn't be "defacing" a First Hatch Pleo -- it would just be turning her unmistakably into a girl. And then I would know that the eyelashes were the right weight, etc. Would Ugobe be interested in making eyelashes for girls, that could be applied by the owner when they were deciding which sex their Pleo is?

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

LOL amjoie, I will send your request for UGOBE sanctioned eyelashes up to the people with answers. What a great idea for an add on item! I will also ask them about the glue.

[bacsig]

I have twins coming, too. SInce they are identical they have to be the same sex. How do I know what that is? Maybe I'll have to try DNA testing? To tell them apart I'll need different collars. Rhinestones for girls, leather for boys? SO many decisions..........

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

Congratulations on the twins bacsig. I like the idea of different collars.

[Timrapuano]

i think you will definitely want something unique. there may be a day when people decide to have pleo parties where 20+ of them get in a room.

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

i think you will definitely want something unique. there may be a day when people decide to have pleo parties where 20+ of them get in a room.

Oh I never thought about a Pleo party! Very true, you wouldn't want your Pleo mixed up with other people's. Perhaps clothes LOL ... well people dress their dogs up! :D

[amjoie]

i think you will definitely want something unique. there may be a day when people decide to have pleo parties where 20+ of them get in a room.

I'm making a necklace from black pearls of a purple shade and mother-of -pearl beads for my little girl, Sally, along with a small size pet name tag. I'm going to tie the necklace on with a narrow purple organza bow that will be just above the name tag. That way I can adjust the necklace for fit.

I decided to use these beads because they were smooth, and would not scratch Pleos skin.

I haven't decided what I'll do for the little boy, Teddy, yet.

These photos are from the website where I ordered the beads (the round beads are around 8mm, and the oval ones are just a tad larger):

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/motherofpearl.jpg

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/blackpearlpurpleshade.jpg

[alexgodden]

We don't advise painting or gluing anything to Pleos, and doing so would void the warranty. We also don't currently have any plans for any 'official' accessories (even false eyelashes!).

However, we do expect that people will be customizing their Pleos in various ways, and I hope that people will use these forums to swap ideas and advice about what does or doesn't work.

I think that the beads and bows are a great idea, and definitely suitably 'feminine'. How about a miniature bow tie for Teddy? Or maybe a little mustache?

Alex
UGOBE

[amjoie]

How about a miniature bow tie for Teddy? Or maybe a little mustache?

Alex
UGOBE

I thought about a bow tie. But now I'm leaning toward a more casual scarf, instead. Or maybe a cowboy type "lariet" necklace, which would be suitably masculine. I also thought of a leather shoelace and bone bead necklace for Teddy, or maybe just braided leather shoelace. I just haven't decided, yet. So many options. LOL

BTW, how were you planning I would I attach that mustache, without some kind of adhesive? ;)

edit: I just thought of something cute. Someone could have a "zorro" Pleo, with a little black mask and tiny cape (one small enough that it wouldn't trap heat).

[cmadmacs]

in October the return of the NWO's Hall & Nash. The Dinosiders. Get ready!!!

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

LOL Pleo the Masked Avenger! I love it amjoie!

[bacsig]

How about velvet bow ties for the boys..soft (non-scratching) yet masculine?
For the girls I was thinking of a faux fur collars. Satin ribbons would be pretty, too.
I love the ideas of eyelashes but maybe sun glasses would be more practical, ie. removable. They have them for dogs, who not for Pleos? T-shirts are also a possibility. I can see a nice internet business opportuity shaping up if Pleos become as popular as they predict.

[amjoie]

Some things, like glasses, could be attached with that clear stretchy elastic thread that they use to keep a doll's hat securely on their head. But I can't tell exactly how it might work until I have a Pleo in front of me. Sensors have to be avoided, for one thing.

I love the velvet bow ties and faux fur collars. Great ideas.

I'm scared of clothes/body costumes, except for short contests at a get-together. They trap so much heat, even if they are just gauze or netting. Before I would feel comfortable dressing a Pleo all the time, I would need to see how hot they usually get.

[bacsig]

I didn't think about the heat problem. Cancel the t-shirt order! THe elastic sounds like a good idea, sort of like the ones you can use to keep your glasses around your neck.

[PleoWorldHostCami]

Wow, you all have some great ideas. I can't wait to see all the pics of stylized Pleos.

[amjoie]

Raqqasa Pleo's neck is aproximately five inches around, the chain UGOBE uses for the tag is six and a half inches so that it hangs loose.

This was from the thread Pleo's Features, but I think it would be helpful to have it here, as well, since anyone making a collar or necklace should have this info.

I also added it to the first post in this thread, for a handy reference, so you won't have to go searching for the info, later. :)

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

Thank you for cross posting that amjoie! :-)

[amjoie]

Thank you for cross posting that amjoie! :-)

No problem. :)

I've reached a decision on the neck treatment for my male Pleo, Teddy. I'm going to rotate more than one thing, but I've only made a final decision on one of them.

The first male neck treatment will be a three tone braided leather "collar", with a lariet tie. It will hold a lightweight aluminum engraved name tag.

Pics below:

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/black316_full.jpg

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/buckskin316_full.jpg

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/chocolate316_full.jpg

[amjoie]

Sorry about double-posting. I couldn't fit all the pictures in one post.

Below is the lightweight gold tone aluminum tag, life-size, and the small heart engraving that will go under the engraved names. The heart will probably be smaller than shown, but I think it will be cute.

The little boy's tag will say Teddy Pleo, and the little girl's tag will say Sally Pleo. So no matter where they are, I will always be able to tell my two Pleos apart, and they will stand out among the noisy throng, if I ever manage to make it to a Pleo get-together.

Pics below:

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/tagforpleo.jpg

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/heartengraving.jpg

[mweed]

(the round beads are around 8mm, and the oval ones are just a tad larger)

I like the idea of a stone bead necklace. To me, malachite would be a great match to the Pleo's natural color. But to me, 8mm is a pretty big bead. I doubt you could get more that 10-12 beads. At 6 inches, we're talking smaller than most bracelets. I would think a 4 or 5mm would look more in scale with her neck. Even the 6mm beads I played with seemed large. But that's just my opinion.

One question for UGOBE, though:

Since I would want something smooth that wouldn't scratch or abraid the skin, my first choice for the clasp would be magnetic. But those little neodymium magnets are quite strong. Would they damage or interfere with the Pleo's electical circuits or computer chips?

[mweed]

The first male neck treatment will be a three tone braided leather "collar", with a lariet tie. It will hold a lightweight aluminum engraved name tag.

As the typical young, macho, male *herbivore*, I would image that they would have a carnivore's tooth or claw hanging from the leather strap to show off their manly prowess and impress the young females.

[alibaba]

Are you stereotyping 'herbivores' Mr Mweed? Next thing I expect you'll suggest that Pleo should have a little goatee beard and leather sandals... ;)

AB

[amjoie]

But to me, 8mm is a pretty big bead. I doubt you could get more that 10-12 beads. At 6 inches, we're talking smaller than most bracelets. I would think a 4 or 5mm would look more in scale with her neck. Even the 6mm beads I played with seemed large. But that's just my opinion.


Size is very much dependent on the look you want. In my case, I wanted the mother-of-pearl beads and they are the star of the show. They only came in one size.

So I wanted the pearls between them to look about the same size, in comparison. I didn't want big mother-of-pearl, and then tiny spacer pearls. I thought that would look funny, and a bit too delicate. Besides, I think the overall chunkier look is quite appropriate for a dino.

I have attached a graphic, to show the actual size of pearls, according to one website (*not* where I got my beads from, because mine are only "craft" quality potato cultured freshwater pearls and this site sells expensive saltwater pearls).

The smallest pearl sizes on the graphic start at 5mm, so a 4mm would be even smaller. The 8mm are the third largest strand of pearls shown. It looks to me like you could get maybe three 8mm pearls to an inch, so that would be roughly 18 pearls that would fit in six inches.

The important thing to remember is that something like plastic or a pearl is going to be fairly light weight. Stone, on the other hand, is going to weigh a lot more. So I think stone beads should be as small as possible, and still show up well against the backdrop of Pleo's neck color.

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/size0001a.jpg
the graphic above is found at this website: www.pearloasis.com/pearlsize.htm

Edit: See post # 32 in this thread for another sizing chart, that gives circular diameters.

[mweed]

If the shoe, er... sandal fits.... ;) Actually, I'm stereotyping adolescent males. Heck, even George of the Jungle wore a leather strap with a crocodile tooth hung on it. Of course, in his case, he got the tooth as a gift from the crocodile for helping him.

But a goatee....
http://meaninguvlife.com/pleo/forums/goatee.gif

[amjoie]

If the shoe, er... sandal fits.... ;) Actually, I'm stereotyping adolescent males. Heck, even George of the Jungle wore a leather strap with a crocodile tooth hung on it. Of course, in his case, he got the tooth as a gift from the crocodile for helping him.

But a goatee....


LOL! Well, you guys can have all the macho accessories you want on your male Pleos. :)

I thought I was doing pretty good with leather, actually; since I'm the type who puts braids, ribbons, bows, and flowers on ponies and horses, regardless of gender. :p

I have a strong suspicion that Teddy Pleo is going to end up being a "Mama's boy." He's only a baby, after all. ;) LOL

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

So I wanted the pearls between them to look about the same size, in comparison. I didn't want big mother-of-pearl, and then tiny spacer pearls. I thought that would look funny, and a bit too delicate. Besides, I think the overall chunkier look is quite appropriate for a dino.



Amjjoie when I was reading this I thought of the necklaces Betty and Wilma wore on the Flintstones LOL

Just in the case there is anyone thinking of beads but you don't understand how big the sizes are... a 4mm bead is about the size of a BB (for a BB gun) a 6mm bead is about the size of a dried pea, and a 8mm bead is a little bigger than the most common size ball bearing you've seen (like the kind in Pichincho machines.. um or maybe like a garbonzo bean)

[alibaba]

Um, I'm not sure if George of the Jungle is an appropriately realistic reference point... oh hang on, we're discussing what type of accessories an extinct variety ofdinosaur would wear. No reality check needed.

But I get your point, if we want Pleo to be suitably attired to attract the young lady dinosaurs he'll need a bit of an 'edge'. How about a sabre-toothed tiger tooth on a leather thong? A bit big maybe? Hmmm.

FYI I am female and not a herbivore, so am a goatee- and sandal-free zone.

AB

[amjoie]

Amjjoie when I was reading this I thought of the necklaces Betty and Wilma wore on the Flintstones LOL

Just in the case there is anyone thinking of beads but you don't understand how big the sizes are... a 4mm bead is about the size of a BB (for a BB gun) a 6mm bead is about the size of a dried pea, and a 8mm bead is a little bigger than the most common size ball bearing you've seen (like the kind in Pichincho machines.. um or maybe like a garbonzo bean)

I was right with you until you mentioned the garbonzo bean. I've eaten garbonzo beans, and they were almost as big as a marble. LOL

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

Um, I'm not sure if George of the Jungle is an appropriately realistic reference point... oh hang on, we're discussing what type of accessories an extinct variety ofdinosaur would wear. No reality check needed.

But I get your point, if we want Pleo to be suitably attired to attract the young lady dinosaurs he'll need a bit of an 'edge'. How about a sabre-toothed tiger tooth on a leather thong? A bit big maybe? Hmmm.

FYI I am female and not a herbivore, so am a goatee- and sandal-free zone.

AB

You know... you can get immitation bear claws in a variety of sizes and sharks teeth. Though those are kinda sharp. LOL


I was right with you until you mentioned the garbonzo bean. I've eaten garbonzo beans, and they were almost as big as a marble. LOL

Oh hmm what would you say an 8mm bead is the size of Amjoie ? The simple style mardi gras beads are 8mm.

[amjoie]

Oh hmm what would you say an 8mm bead is the size of Amjoie ? The simple style mardi gras beads are 8mm.

I think a picture is worth a thousand words. LOL

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/pearlscale.jpg

from the Witfield Jack Jewelry Genius website: http://www.jewelrygenius.com/aaNEWHTMLS/prlWmmPt.html

[mweed]

I pulled out my stuff from when I used to teach jewelry making, and tried stringing up a few beads. The neck is 5 inches, so unless you want a lot of dangling, the final length should be 5 3/4 to 6 inches, depending on bead size. For 8mm, that came to 16-17 beads, for 6mm I used 23. The picture below has 16 beads, so it's about right for what an 8mm necklace would look like.

http://meaninguvlife.com/pleo/necklaces/length.jpg

And here is a basic guide I used to use:

Determining Bracelet Length
Avoid ending up with a bracelet that’s too snug! Because the diameter of the beads you string has a significant effect on the inner circumference of the finished bracelet, compensating for the beads’ diameter will give you a perfectly finished, perfectly sized piece every time. Here’s how:

1. Measure the customer’s wrist (Pelo's neck is 5"), leaving a little slack for a comfortable fit.
2. Subtract the length of the clasp and ring assembly. The result is the desired bead length for your bracelet.
3. To assure that a finished bracelet will fit correctly, compensate for the diameter of your beads. For round beads, simply add three beads to the measured length of your strand. For any other shape, triple the diameter of one bead and add enough beads to your strand to equal that number.

Now, the last question is: should the clasp sit on the back (like most people wear a necklace), or hang in the front (like a dog/cat collar)? In the front means you'll see a nice unbroken line of beads when you look down on her back. So any charms or tags would be connected to the necklace at the clasp. But most people tend to think of a necklace as having the clasp at the back, so when you're at your Pleo's eye-level you get a nice looking set of beads hanging down.

[amjoie]

I pulled out my stuff from when I used to teach jewelry making, and tried stringing up a few beads. The neck is 5 inches, so unless you want a lot of dangling, the final length should be 5 3/4 to 6 inches, depending on bead size. For 8mm, that came to 16-17 beads, for 6mm I used 23. The picture below has 16 beads, so it's about right for what an 8mm necklace would look like.

Wow! Thanks for all the hard work, making up that graphic and figuring things out. I'm sure everyone appreciates it -- I sure do!

Thinking out loud, here:
I think I might want a bit more slack, maybe going to 6 & 1/2" (basically, another bead or two, when you consider that I'm tying the necklace with a ribbon instead of using a clasp) so that Pleo's neck feels no constriction during movement, and so that the necklace can slide easily up and down the neck when Pleo puts the head all the way down and then back up. I think the chain/tag in the video moved quite a bit, which was probably why they had it so loose, so that it was free to slide easily instead of scratching.

The beads in your graphic look like about 8.5mm to me, compared to the chart in the post above it. I don't think that the mm size of pearls is completely standardized because they are a natural product. So 8mm probably means "give or take .5mm" instead of an exact measurement.

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/pearlsizecompared.jpg

edit: I wanted to make sure my eyes weren't playing tricks on me regarding the size of the pearls, so I overlaid the size chart on your graphics. It does look like they are just a little bit larger, as shown in the pic above. :)

The beads I ordered are potato freshwater cultured pearls (craft quality) on a 15" strand. They said approximately 8mm per bead, which I'm sure means some are closer to 7.5mm. I will have plenty to choose from, without a doubt. I can choose either the largest or the smallest, whichever looks best.

But either way, they are not completely round, so the exact number on a strand will probably depend on the shapes of the ones that end up looking best together.

And the mother-of-pearl will need to be included. So the final look is not something I can plan until I have them in front of me, laid out in a couple different patterns.

But your graphic is approximately what I had imagined, and close to the overall "chunky" look I was hoping for. With my vision, I need something that really stands out when I look at my Pleos from across a room. LOL

I'm getting even more excited for the beads to arrive, so I can start planning. :D

[ryane]

i like the idea of having just a chain and a personalized tag. i hope ugobe will make some of the poducts discussed here. there's no way around it. pleo must be individualized!

[amjoie]

i like the idea of having just a chain and a personalized tag. i hope ugobe will make some of the poducts discussed here. there's no way around it. pleo must be individualized!

I don't know why, but when I read your post, the first thing that popped into my head was those little squarish white beads with alphabet letters on them that they used to put on babies' wrists in the hospital, so that it spelled out the babies' names. (That was long before the plastic tags they use now.)

Little white alphabet beads might be really cute (maybe with some different colored beads as well), and then you wouldn't even need name tags ....

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

i like the idea of having just a chain and a personalized tag. i hope ugobe will make some of the poducts discussed here. there's no way around it. pleo must be individualized!

You know you could also use a cat ID tag. The ones for dgos are pretty big but the cat tags are smaller they come in metal and plastic and the plastic kind come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, you generally have them engraved where you get the tag. They even have tags that look like little mini drivers licenses and soldiers dog tags. Anyway, just a thought. :)

[amjoie]

You know you could also use a cat ID tag. The ones for dgos are pretty big but the cat tags are smaller they come in metal and plastic and the plastic kind come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, you generally have them engraved where you get the tag. They even have tags that look like little mini drivers licenses and soldiers dog tags. Anyway, just a thought. :)

Yes, but I have to be able *read the names* and if the tag gets any smaller, I'd need to reach for glasses. :rolleyes: LOL ;)

[amjoie]

(Sorry about the double post, but this is a totally different subject than my post of a few days ago.)

Well, the beads came in the mail, and I'm *sooo* glad I ordered the "approximately 8mm."

The packing slip said "7-7.5mm." And because they are potato pearls, they may be 7.5mm tall, but they are only 6mm wide. They look so much smaller than I imagined, that it isn't even funny. If I had ordered the smaller size, they would have been so small they would have had to be returned.

The good news is that despite not quite having the "chunky" look I had been expecting, the purple colored black pearls are very beautiful alongside the mother-of-pearl oval beads (which are just the size I imagined they would be).

The necklace turned out quite stunning. The overall beauty is just what I was looking for. Sally will look wonderful in it.

I made the necklace 6 & 1/2" long, and that size is going to be perfect. How do I know? I had a "model" for the necklace (giggle) -- a pill bottle that measured exactly 5" around. So I know that 6" would have been too tight because of the way the oval m-o-p beads lay on the strand, but 6 & 1/2" was perfect.

Using the organza ribbon to tie the necklace is a very nice effect, with the purple bow being a great counterpoint to the necklace strand.

The tags are arriving next week, so I won't know how that looks for a while, yet. But overall, I'm very pleased, despite "the best laid plans" laying quite differently than expected. LOL

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/sallypleonecklace.jpg

edit: I couldn't resist adding a graphic (as close to life size as I can get it), which took longer to make than it took me to string the necklace. LOL

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

Hey amjoie it looks great, I love the MOP beads. Very cool!

[cmadmacs]

On amazon someone is already selling "I Love Pleo" t-shirts(long and short sleeves), sweatshirts, coffee mugs and key rings. I hope I'm not breaking the rules by listing that.

[mweed]

http://meaninguvlife.com/pleo/necklaces/malachite.jpg

Here's an example of a pleo necklace I strung together last night. The beads are 6mm, and the whole thing measures about 6 1/4 inches. The necklace is composed of white agate with malachite and 14k gold. Something a young female Pleo could wear to a formal dinner or an elegant party.

Male pleo or female pleo sounds odd. If we assume that the word pleo is masculine, then would the feminine form be plea? Would a heard of young camerasaurs be plei?

[PleoWorldHostCami]

http://meaninguvlife.com/pleo/malachite.jpg

Here's an example of a pleo necklace I strung together last night. The beads are 6mm, and the whole thing measures about 6 1/4 inches. The necklace is composed of white agate with malachite and 14k gold. Something a young female Pleo could wear to a formal dinner or an elegant party.

Male pleo or female pleo sounds odd. If we assume that the word pleo is masculine, then would the feminine form be plea? Would a heard of young camerasaurs be plei?

Ohhh that is very pretty mweed! I love malachite.

And I was LOL at your gender and group suggestions. You could have a Plei of Pleos and Pleas. LOL

[amjoie]

Here's an example of a pleo necklace I strung together last night. The beads are 6mm, and the whole thing measures about 6 1/4 inches. The necklace is composed of white agate with malachite and 14k gold. Something a young female Pleo could wear to a formal dinner or an elegant party.

Male pleo or female pleo sounds odd. If we assume that the word pleo is masculine, then would the feminine form be plea? Would a heard of young camerasaurs be plei?

The necklace you made is just beautiful. (touches image lovingly) How much would the materials for that necklace cost? The 14k gold clasp must have cost a bundle.

Is a stone necklace of this size very heavy, compared to pearls? I love stone, but was a bit afraid of the weight. I didn't have anything in the house to compare the pearls to except uncut agate, mostly of the wrong size, but it seemed the stone was heavier.

I would really like to see the image life-size. It looks about 1&1/2 times life size to me, but that's just a guess. It would be nice to see how large the beads actually look, once strung, as if they were on a Pleo.

I'm thinking about eventually having a different necklace for each day of the week, because they are so fun to make and the variety of available beads/designs is endless. So I am still really interested in sizing, and eagerly looking forward to everyone's pictures or graphics of their completed necklaces.

• For gender reference, I suppose you could always use PleoXY (male) and PleoXX (female). LOL

Or perhaps maybe a Malpleo and a Fepleo. :p

For a herd, I think I still like Pleos better than Plei. :)

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

Hey amjoie, Micheals started carrying some stone beads. Stone is heavier than pearls, depending on the stone though it isn't necessarily real expensive. Anyway, the reason I mention Micheals, even if you don't want to buy from them you could go to their store and hold the beads, get an idea of wieght and size. They actually have some pretty nice selections..I dont think they have malachite or lapis but they had some great died agate and sodalite when I was there last. In fact Wal Mart had some stone beads as well.

[amjoie]

Hey amjoie, Micheals started carrying some stone beads. Stone is heavier than pearls, depending on the stone though it isn't necessarily real expensive. Anyway, the reason I mention Micheals, even if you don't want to buy from them you could go to their store and hold the beads, get an idea of wieght and size. They actually have some pretty nice selections..I dont think they have malachite or lapis but they had some great died agate and sodalite when I was there last. In fact Wal Mart had some stone beads as well.

Oh, well, that presents this little problem. I'm not currently able to leave the house except for trips to the doctor's office, and they are extremely uncomfortable, and so are kept to a bare minimum.

For the moment, it's online shopping or nothing, for me. But I won't let that small limitation stop me. LOL

I just ordered some clear stretchy beading "threading stuff" in two diameter sizes. I'm going to give it a try, to see if I could possibly make Pleo necklaces without needing a fastener or ribbon.

I think if I could get the finished necklace (6 &1/2" beaded loop) to stretch easily over my closed fist (without it looking like it might break or fall apart with repeated use), it would probably fit over Pleo's head.

Of course, if you could get me a measure of around Pleo's head at the widest point, then I would know for sure, instead of guessing, how much stretch I need to make it work. LOL

I also ordered quite a few different stone/gem bead strands (some of which are quite masculine), in different shapes/sizes, to use in the stretch test. Worse comes to worse, I can make each necklace the normal way. So the beads won't ever go to waste.

And I ordered some twist barrel clasps to use as quick disconnectors and connectors for the name tags. If I want to be able to change out the necklaces every day or every other day, it has to be easy to move the tags from the necklace or collar they are wearing to the new ones I'm changing them into. I can have the tops of the barrel permanently fastened to the necklace and the bottom of one barrel fastened to each of the tags. I'll have a whole lot of extra bottoms, but it's one way to do things. :p

Once I get the beads, the gold-filled findings, and stretchy stuff, I'll have a few days of fun making lots of necklaces. I'll try to get back to the forum with results in a couple weeks, give or take.

Oh, and I did get the leather strips in the mail that I ordered earlier. They were supple and beautiful. I made a single three-tone braid collar and also a "fatter" three-tone braid collar using six strips (two of each color) instead of just three. It is hard to say which one I like best until I actually see them on Teddy Pleo. But they both look really nice off of him, so I know I'll be very pleased with one of them.

to be continued ...

[mweed]

The necklace you made is just beautiful. (touches image lovingly) How much would the materials for that necklace cost? The 14k gold clasp must have cost a bundle.

Is a stone necklace of this size very heavy, compared to pearls? I love stone, but was a bit afraid of the weight. I didn't have anything in the house to compare the pearls to except uncut agate, mostly of the wrong size, but it seemed the stone was heavier.

All the stuff I used I've had for decades. I'm sure the gold would cost an arm and a tail today, but you could use brass or gold plated and look just as nice. The agate is dirt cheap (sorry for the bad pun), but the semi-precious stones like malachite do run a little more. I saw some in the $15-20 a strand range on the internet. And since one strand could probably make three necklaces, I would think you could put the whole thing together for less than $10.

In a large necklace, the stone beads can get heavy, but for a small 6" necklace, we're not talking much difference from pearls, but I will weigh that specific necklace tonight and let you know tomorrow.

[cmadmacs]

I have order two small cat tags in the shape of skull & crossbones. Hall and Nash will be the NPO (New Pleo Order) instead of NWO (New World Order). I guess I will have to bring Hogan (pleo) on board just like they did when wcw was active.

[cmadmacs]

What accessories do you want ugobe or third parties to make for Pleo? I want a travel case.

[amjoie]

What accessories do you want ugobe or third parties to make for Pleo? I want a travel case.

Yes, definitely. The travel case is really important, as far as I'm concerned, and should be one of the first accessories offered. People will have a need for it, almost immediately.

I'd like the case to be understated and very plain, with the Pleo tag on the inside. I don't want to advertise Pleo to the world, when I'm traveling or transporting him short distances, because I don't want Pleo to get stolen.

Also, utility will be more important than style. The primary concern is keeping a single Pleo or pair of Pleos from getting damaged during transit. With today's security concerns, they may not allow a Pleo aboard a jet, so his case would have to be designed to withstand the rigors of airport handling. But if they do allow it aboard, then it should be sized to fit under the seat.

And it should have good solid wheels and a handle. A pair of Pleos, along with all the future gear, is going to weigh enough that I won't want to tote a carry case.

I realize this kind of travel case won't come cheap, but I'm not thinking about just protecting a financial investment -- they want us to consider him an irreplaceable pet, so he merits a decent case.

When I traveled with my cats/dogs, I always had a case on wheels. It seems to me that Pleo deserves at least the same kind of treatment. ;)

.................

I would also like to see a converter, so we can charge Pleo in the car. That was mentioned elsewhere on the forum, I think, but it should be listed in this thread.

Poll added:

IF Ugobe had *already* made each of these accessories, which would you buy?

discrete carrying case, shoulder strap style
discrete carrying case on wheels
discrete carrying case, backpack style
charging station (non-bed style, to put into an existing bed)
charging station (nest/bed style)
"stone cave" or "pile of ferns" style bed (non-charging)
clothes, hats, wigs, etc
jewelry-collars
personalized name tags with serial number
a few plastic food items, in a bowl

[cmadmacs]

That was me. Charging in the car would be great.

[PWOKristy]

Hello,

I'd like to have a colorful collar for my Pleo.

Regards,
Kristy.

[pleoguy101]

i think you will definitely want something unique. there may be a day when people decide to have pleo parties where 20+ of them get in a room.

a pleo party... great idea!!!!!

[amjoie]

Hello,

I'd like to have a colorful collar for my Pleo.

Regards,
Kristy.

If you are interested in a non-official version, some of us have been talking about making collars and necklaces in this thread: PleoWorld Forums > Pleo Cafe > Individualizing Pleos :)

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

I have order two small cat tags in the shape of skull & crossbones. Hall and Nash will be the NPO (New Pleo Order) instead of NWO (New World Order). I guess I will have to bring Hogan (pleo) on board just like they did when wcw was active.


LOL I love this cmadmacs! Your little rebel Pleo's ruinning around terrorizing people's ankles.

[PWOKristy]

I'm gonna buy a colorful collar for my Pleo.

[PWOKristy]

Okay, thanks. :)

[monikabatra]

really? isnt that going to be a lot of money? im going to make pleo's collar by my own hands....AND it will be beautiful and free!

[roschler]

I'm making a bicycle helmet for my Pleo ("Digger").

[mweed]

I'm making a bicycle helmet for my Pleo ("Digger").

Will his feet be able to reach the pedals? they don't look that long to me. And those front feet will never be able to grab the handlebars. ;) So you better consider knee pads as well. he's gonna need 'em! :rolleyes:

[roschler]

Will his feet be able to reach the pedals? they don't look that long to me. And those front feet will never be able to grab the handlebars. ;) So you better consider knee pads as well. he's gonna need 'em! :rolleyes:

LOL. The bicycle helmet is actually for when I take him walking in a rear mounted baby pouch. I'm not the best walker. :)

[monikabatra]

aaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwww! thats sooo cute!

[cmadmacs]

Got my engraved skull and crossbones tags for my 2 pleos today. Ordered off ebay. Now I need some good collars to hang them from.

[mweed]

Go for the leather dog collars with the metal spikes. The hard part would be finding one small enough for a pleo. You usually think of them for big bulldogs, but they may make them for chihuahuas... :)

[Pirka]

I love the idea of Pleo collars! I think I'm just going to go for the standard taggage for mine, with a name...

All of this talk of Pleo naming makes me wonder if they can respond to a specific name.

- Pirka

[PleoWorldHostCami]

I love the idea of Pleo collars! I think I'm just going to go for the standard taggage for mine, with a name...

All of this talk of Pleo naming makes me wonder if they can respond to a specific name.

- Pirka

Pleo Does NOT have voice recognition, so he will not "learn" a name or specific voice commands.


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[cmadmacs]

Naming pleos is part of the fun.

[Pirka]

Pleo Does NOT have voice recognition, so he will not "learn" a name or specific voice commands.


Ah, thanks for clearing that up - but I don't care if he(she? there's always a possibility I'll hatch a female!) can learn a name or not - I will love Pleo all the same just for being Pleo. <3

- Pirka

[PWOKristy]

really? isnt that going to be a lot of money? im going to make pleo's collar by my own hands....AND it will be beautiful and free!

...What are you like poor or something? I'm gonna buy a collar. They are not "expensive".

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

Some of the people around here, I wont mention names (Amjoe and Mweed,:D ) have spent more making collars for their Pleos than they would have if they had bought them LOL. The cool thing about making a collar is that no one else will have anything like it !:)

[Pirka]

Some of the people around here, I wont mention names (Amjoe and Mweed,:D ) have spent more making collars for their Pleos than they would have if they had bought them LOL. The cool thing about making a collar is that no one else will have anything like it !:)

Amen to that. I might make my own, but...a basic dogtype collar will suffice I think. I need to come up with a good name for a Pleo first - I'm looking through the traits of a Camarasaurous Sauropod (I think I spelled the second part wrong :P ) to see if I can find a good name in there. 'Necky'? That sounds like a bad villain in a slasher film who dismembers people. Definately not Pleo.

I know he'll end up being 'Melvin'. I just know it.

- Pirka

[amjoie]

Some of the people around here, I wont mention names (Amjoe and Mweed,:D ) have spent more making collars for their Pleos than they would have if they had bought them LOL. The cool thing about making a collar is that no one else will have anything like it !:)

LOL! That's for sure! :rolleyes:

I have an excuse, though. I can't wear any jewelry these days, so I want to see something beeeuuu-tiful on my Pleos. And I want to change their pretty necklaces each day. It will make up for me not being able to accessorize. ;)

I just got a package in the mail, of beads and GF findings, but I can't string anything until the Stretch Magic clear beading thread is delivered. I thought I ordered it at the same time as the beads, but I didn't. So now I have to wait until next week for it to be delivered. Sigh.

One thing I did find out is that the weight of stone is noticeably heavier than cultured freshwater pearls. I had two strands of the same length and bead dimension (5mm), pearls in one hand and stone in the other. Stone is definitely heavier, no matter which stone I was comparing. I don't think it will be a big deal for a small Pleo necklace, though. (But, I would not advise larger than 5mm for stone, just to be on the safe side.)

[mweed]

Well, the money I spent on necklaces I spent fifteen years ago. The stuff has been sitting in a box all these years left over from when I used to make custom jewelry as a business.

But my daughter made an interesting suggestion. Instead of a necklace or collar, think of it as a harness. Attach a couple of light weight necklace chains to the collar and your pleo could pull a small wagon... :D

[cmadmacs]

I was thinking the same thing about the wagon. I was thinking about making a light weight yoke for two pleos. I wonder if they can be trained to pull a wagon together. Got the idea from the movie Dinotopia.

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

LOL! That's for sure! :rolleyes:

I have an excuse, though. I can't wear any jewelry these days, so I want to see something beeeuuu-tiful on my Pleos. And I want to change their pretty necklaces each day. It will make up for me not being able to accessorize. ;)

I just got a package in the mail, of beads and GF findings, but I can't string anything until the Stretch Magic clear beading thread is delivered. I thought I ordered it at the same time as the beads, but I didn't. So now I have to wait until next week for it to be delivered. Sigh.

One thing I did find out is that the weight of stone is noticeably heavier than cultured freshwater pearls. I had two strands of the same length and bead dimension (5mm), pearls in one hand and stone in the other. Stone is definitely heavier, no matter which stone I was comparing. I don't think it will be a big deal for a small Pleo necklace, though. (But, I would not advise larger than 5mm for stone, just to be on the safe side.)

I had never worked with FW Pearls before this summer and I was shocked at how lightweight they actually are, even compared to the same size in glass, thre is a definite weight difference as you say. I would imagine more porus stone would be lighter but porus stone isn't generally made into beads.

[pleoguy101]

I mantioned this before, but I think it should be in this thread. I think ugobe should make pleo accesories like hats for pleo, scarfs, boots, baithing sutes "even though he cant swim", collars, "or we could make are own pleo collars " maybe even clothes!! " for those special occasions:) " tuxedos, fancy party clothes, crazy party clothes, umbrellas " umbrellas aren't clothes but its just another accsesorie idea I came up with!" ANY OTHER IDEAS???:) :D

[pleoguy101]

That was me. Charging in the car would be great.

ya that would be awsome!! think about it, if you were going on like... a 7 hour trip in the car, and you wanted to bring pleo, you obviously wouldnt want to have pleo off the whole time, if he ran out of battery life while you were in the car, a pleo charger for the car would be very conveinent!!!:)

[cmadmacs]

I would like an official pleo ball.

[cmadmacs]

This is what is so cool about this kind of product. Seeing peoples imaginations go wild. I can't wait to see some of the photos of diffrent pleos.

[PleoWorldHostSauri]

Everyone has such great ideas, it is so fantastic to read them all:)

[amjoie]

This is what is so cool about this kind of product. Seeing peoples imaginations go wild.

I found something interesting, when browsing. It was the first time I ever saw Italian Charm Bracelets. Here's what they look like (the links pictured are really all the same size, but I just took these off eBay without resizing any of them):

http://www.virtualpetz.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/italiancharmbracelet.jpg

The links are 9mm. The bracelets can be easily sized by adding or removing links, which is part of the design of the bracelet. Charms can be moved around, anytime. They can be letters, or 3D, or laser, or photo.

So a collar for Pleo could start out with a name spelled out, and maybe a birthday or birthstone colored charm. Then other charms, like a laser printed "I love Pleo" link or Pleo photo link could be added, whenever.

The bracelets are usually around $5.00 (or less), on eBay, if you do a search for Italian Charm Bracelet. They are stainless steel, and not costly. I saw some charms on sale or clearance for way under a dollar (and even not on sale, a lot were under $2.00, although custom links can cost $5-6.00), so if you shop, even the charms aren't much on eBay.

Kids could let Pleo wear the bracelet some of the time, and they could wear it at other times.

I think the idea has possibilities. :)

[cmadmacs]

Amjoie, those are very cool.

[Amsera]

maybe some eyeliner for the girls

[pleoguy101]

in October the return of the NWO's Hall & Nash. The Dinosiders. Get ready!!!

I'M gonna make a pleo vidio movie too and send it here on the pleo home vidios thread! sorta king kong\ dino topia sorta remake sorry, I'm getting sorta off topic:rolleyes:

[pleoguy101]

I was thinking the same thing about the wagon. I was thinking about making a light weight yoke for two pleos. I wonder if they can be trained to pull a wagon together. Got the idea from the movie Dinotopia.

me too I actually already started making it!!!!:) if I can get a photo on my computer and send it that will be cool

[PWOKristy]

maybe some eyeliner for the girls

Naw, I wouldn't do that. Wouldn't affect how my Pleo looks.

[mweed]

Eyeliner, no. Eyelashes could be cute though...

[roschler]

Next year, the red carpet event known as the "Best Dressed Pleo" awards will be held in Paris right before the Cannes Film Festival. Complaints are already filtering in from the Festival de Cannes organization staff and major participants who are afraid that the Pleo award ceremony will take away participation from their time honored and popular film event; leaving the beleaguered festival with merely a handful of attendees.

[amjoie]

Ah, Paris -- and a Pleo in "rose colored glasses" .... what could be more picturesque? LOL

[amjoie]

I am curious which accessories you would buy from Ugobe, if they were already being offered on the official website. You can vote for more than one item, so please vote for all the items you would probably buy.

[mweed]

Note for PleoWorldHost (or amjoie): Things to consider adding to the poll (either now or when it's moved)

All the items in the poll are for the pleo. I would suggest adding items to the poll for the pleo owner. For example: Official Ugobe or Pleo t-shirts, hats, "I [heart] my Pleo" bumper sticker, key chain, etc., and for all those pleo parties we'll need party accessories with the pleo logo and/or picture (tablecloths, napkins, plates, party favors, etc.)

I would also suggest adding to the poll some other items already mentioned in the accessory thread, such as a car charger or external battery charger.

[amjoie]

Note for PleoWorldHost (or amjoie): Things to consider adding to the poll (either now or when it's moved)

All the items in the poll are for the pleo. I would suggest adding items to the poll for the pleo owner. For example: Official Ugobe or Pleo t-shirts, hats, "I [heart] my Pleo" bumper sticker, key chain, etc., and for all those pleo parties we'll need party accessories with the pleo logo and/or picture (tablecloths, napkins, plates, party favors, etc.)

I would also suggest adding to the poll some other items already mentioned in the accessory thread, such as a car charger or external battery charger.

Polls have a limit of 10 items, as choices. I had to be brief, and stay on one basic topic. :D

But feel free to make your own poll, with the items you suggested, because it's a good idea. :)

[Gobi]

I would like Pleo to have a tent for the beach or camping. Something that would enable him to enjoy the great outdoors without suffering over exposure.

[Gobi]

Fashion Week in St. Tropez is usually in September. As Pleo won't be hatched until October, I hope that Pleo's personal assistant will make the sacrifice and spend that insane week looking for the perfect ensemble for Pleo's exciting adventure in Cannes. If worse comes to worse Pleo will just have to buy off-the-rack designer wear. How gauche.
I would imagine that Harry Winston is even now working on a diamond studded collar for our little dinosaur to wear down the red carpets. The paparazzi will love it and Pleo's appearance will be profiled in Variety and The Hollywood Reporter and a whole bunch of rags.

[cmadmacs]

We will have 6 months plus to get ready for Cannes.

[cmadmacs]

I found an tent for 18" dolls on ebay. Was thinking the same thing.

[amjoie]

They make lightweight fold-up, easy to carry (and instant set up), travel tents for cats. Pleo would fit nicely in them. They have zipped enclosures and netting panels for plenty of airflow.

They also make soft cat carriers that fold down when not in use. They would serve the same purpose.

[roschler]

I intend to take a standard baby backpack, punch a hole in the bottom for Pleo's tail, and use it as a backpack for Pleo for walks and bicycle trips. :)

[amjoie]

That's a really good idea for a bicycle trip.

But in a crowded airport, I'd want to have something discrete and covered, to hide the fact that I am traveling with a Pleo.

Think of how hard it would be to stay an arm's length away from a Pleo snatcher who is trying to sneak up behind you, if you were wearing an open backpack in an airport. :eek:

[roschler]

I intend to teach my Pleo Jiu-jitsu so that won't happen, in fact, he can watch my back! :)

[mweed]

I intend to teach my Pleo Jiu-jitsu so that won't happen, in fact, he can watch my back! :)

Don't you mean you'll teach him "pleo-plitsu"? :cool:

[pleoguy101]

I would like Pleo to have a tent for the beach or camping. Something that would enable him to enjoy the great outdoors without suffering over exposure.

me to 100 percent, I wish I had pleo this fourth of july!!! It was pouring down here in Rhode Island!!! I was wishing we had a tent, I was also wishing pleo was here, we could hang out together in the tent, and then it hit me... a pleo tent!! maybe one to fit people and pleos in one tent, or pleo to have his own little tent..:)

[Gobi]

Another item that is an absolute must for those of us who truly care about our Pleos. A car seat. Of course it would always be situated in the back seat of our vehicles for additional protection. But Pleo will be less than 50 pounds for all time and needs all the extra protection he can get. How cool would it be to have a Pleo/Car Seat/Nest/Charging Station all in one that uses a car charger?
And then of course the mandatory sun screen panel for the window that says "Caution! Pleo on Board!"

[mweed]

Another item that is an absolute must for those of us who truly care about our Pleos. A car seat. Of course it would always be situated in the back seat of our vehicles for additional protection.

I don't know about limiting the car seat to the back of the vehicle... How about a sling that you could clamp to a partially open window so that he can stick his head out and catch the breeze?

[cmadmacs]

I can see it now. While driving through a hick town a local spots your pleo with his head out the window. Rumors spread through out the town of a stange creature spotted. Maybe some of them listen to "coast to coast am" and think they saw one of the lizard people talked about on the show. They might call George the host of the show to report it.

[pleoguy102]

I like the idea of pleo having clothes:rolleyes: imaging pleo in a suit at a wedding:cool: :D

[cmadmacs]

I thought about getting some desert camo material to make uniforms for my pleos to honor our troops overseas in Iraq.

[pleoguy101]

well... pleo already is green and camo"s with ferns but it would still be fun to make, I was thinking of some how making a Tux...:)

[amjoie]

well... pleo already is green and camo"s with ferns but it would still be fun to make, I was thinking of some how making a Tux...:)

Two things about clothes:

1. Make sure any type of clothes are loose during all range of motion, and will not bind Pleo's joints, causing him to be in "pain."

2. Make sure clothes will not cause a build up of heat inside Pleo -- remember he can be hot on the inside and not necessarily feel hot on the outside of his skin, so extra care is needed to help him remain cool at all times.

[cmadmacs]

Very good point amjoie.

[pleoguy101]

Ya, you do bring up a good point, do you think pleo could get hot even if the place he was in is air conditioned????????:)

[amjoie]

Ya, you do bring up a good point, do you think pleo could get hot even if the place he was in is air conditioned????????:)

Air conditioning helps a lot, but will not solve the problem entirely.

Think of it this way: Pleo is a computer, inside a skin thicker than the casing of your laptop or desktop PC/Mac. You know how hot your computer can get while running. In a similar way, to one degree or another, Pleo will get hot. And the computer still gets hot in an air conditioned room, so Pleo will, too.

It is best to dress Pleo in full body clothes only for short periods of time -- just for fun, photos, or for a contest. Then let him go back to being "au natural."

But Pleo can wear hats and jewelry all the time.

So, for instance, he could wear biker head gear, and a thick chain around his neck, with a biker emblem hanging from it. Or, for wrestlers, he could have a trophy belt as a collar, and wear a tiny (barely see-through netting) cape that goes just over his shoulders, and is tied around his neck. Or you could go "caveman" and use leather/bone around the neck, and a tiny "faux fur" cape that has breathing holes in the fabric under the fur (the fur would barely cover the holes, and give a slightly "moth-eaten" and worn appearance that would be quite realistic for the era).

Girl Pleos could have a wreath of flowers for a "crown" and a ribbon around the neck. Or maybe a short "grass skirt" and a lei.

Beading supply websites sell something called "Stretch Magic" which is a clear .5mm "thread" that stretches like a rubber band. It isn't very expensive (I got mine on eBay) and comes in large spools (10 meters, which equals 32 feet). It is ideal for fastening things onto Pleo like hats, tiny skirts, etc, because it is stronger and stretchier than a rubber band and is thin/clear.

When tying "Stretch Magic," you will need a bit of glue dabbed onto the knot, as you tighten it, to keep the knot from slipping open.

It can also be used for threading beads or making a flower lei. Very handy stuff, for any Pleo owner to have in their closet. :)

[mweed]

Beading supply websites sell something called "Stretch Magic" which is a clear .5mm "thread" that stretches like a rubber band. It isn't very expensive (I got mine on eBay) and comes in large spools (10 meters, which equals 32 feet). It is ideal for fastening things onto Pleo like hats, tiny skirts, etc, because it is stronger and stretchier than a rubber band and is thin/clear.

Also remember when using elastic to hold things on your pleo that he has a bunch of pressure sensors under his skin. So, an elastic strap to hold a hat on his head will be putting constant pressure on the sensor on top of his head as well as the one under his chin. Not sure how he'll react to that....

[mweed]

Just had a thought... What we need is something akin to the post-it note technology. a sticky substance that will adhere to the pleo's skin without chemically damaging it, that can easily be pulled/pealed off, and restuck on later. That way you can put something (hat, helmet, skirt, saddle, etc) on the pleo that won't slip off, but also is not putting pressure on any of the touch sensors. I know there is a type of putty that is sold at office supply stores for putting up posters on walls. But I don't know if it would be sticky enough to hold on a rough surface like the pleo's skin.

[amjoie]

Also remember when using elastic to hold things on your pleo that he has a bunch of pressure sensors under his skin. So, an elastic strap to hold a hat on his head will be putting constant pressure on the sensor on top of his head as well as the one under his chin. Not sure how he'll react to that....

I've studied the pictures of Pleo. It seems that if the hat or other object is put near the "hump" way toward the back of Pleo's head, I *think* it will be behind the touch sensor on his head, and so should not affect it. But I won't be sure until I have Pleo in front of me and can test that hypothesis. If I am correct, the stretch thread will be near the neck, and not close to the sensor under the chin, for hats and such. But again, I need a Pleo in front of me before I will know for sure. There is so much we just don't know, yet!

[amjoie]

Just had a thought... What we need is something akin to the post-it note technology. a sticky substance that will adhere to the pleo's skin without chemically damaging it, that can easily be pulled/pealed off, and restuck on later. That way you can put something (hat, helmet, skirt, saddle, etc) on the pleo that won't slip off, but also is not putting pressure on any of the touch sensors. I know there is a type of putty that is sold at office supply stores for putting up posters on walls. But I don't know if it would be sticky enough to hold on a rough surface like the pleo's skin.

That was the first question I asked about accessories -- what kind of adhesive we could use that was easily removed. The answer was that *any* type of adhesive would void the warranty.

But I know of a couple things that *might* work, if it did not damage Pleo's skin or paint. One is doll house cement. Just a tiny tiny dab holds doll house furniture in place for display. It removes easily, and is reusable. The other possibility is earthquake cement, to keep objects from rattling off shelves during earthquakes. That is also removable and reusable. The opaque kind does not usually stain, but the clear kind will stain (so that is obviously NOT good for Pleo).

However, since I'm hoping they will eventually offer an extended warranty on Pleo, I want to make sure I don't do anything to affect eligibility. So I don't want to try testing the possibilities.

[cmadmacs]

I was thinking about an official Pleo roll-up mat for use outdoors. Maybe some fencing to go around the mat.

[pleoguy101]

OOO I like that idea, It would help a lot if you wanted to bring pleo outside, but the grass was wet, then you could just go on the mat, or pleo could do yoga on it!!!:eek: :D

[KayCureCF]

Ya cute Dog type carrier that has a charger for the car would be cool...I kow make it look like a crate with shipping info like fragile and keep cool. just a thought.

[BeccaLovesPleo]

I would want the carrying case first.
Because it would be most usefull :) Because I'm going to take pleo to my friends houses and ect.

[cmadmacs]

You could also have ankle bracelets. We will have to test and see.

[amjoie]

You could also have ankle bracelets. We will have to test and see.

Cute idea!

Can you just imagine a little Pleo girl, in a grass skirt with grass ankle bracelets and a lei around the neck? The boy could have the same grass ankle bracelets, but wear a spikey grass crown and a double loin cloth, with a "fire baton" prop.

(You can tell I've been playing the Bon Voyage expansion for Sims 2, and taken the Sims to the Twikki Village location. LOL)

[cmadmacs]

Good idea amjoie.

[Oldtrekkie]

I saw a sort of charm bracelet that can be enlarged to pass an hand (or a Pleo head) and comes back the normal size around the wrist (or the Pleo's neck) when released - I don't know how to say it in English, sorry. It's beautiful and not expensive, but I'm afraid that it could scratch Pleo's skin, even if its links are flat. Do you think that it's possible?

[mweed]

I saw a sort of charm bracelet that can be enlarged to pass an hand (or a Pleo head) and comes back the normal size around the wrist (or the Pleo's neck) when released - I don't know how to say it in English, sorry. It's beautiful and not expensive, but I'm afraid that it could scratch Pleo's skin, even if its links are flat. Do you think that it's possible?

That is a real concern, especially based on todays announcement from Ugobe about skin wear. :eek:

Anything rubbing will tend to cause wear. No way to avoid that. You can minimize the wear by making sure the beads are smooth, and there is nothing that might catch on the skin (like a clasp or charms with sharp edges). The other way to minimize wear, is to minimize movement. A tight necklace that doesn't move doesn't cause wear. But you have to be sure it doesn't restrict movement.

[pleoguy101]

I dont think the skin will be too much of a problem, everyone changes over time, including pleo:) it just makes him more lifelike:)

[cmadmacs]

Look at wildlife and their skin. Older wildlife have imperfection in their skin.

[amjoie]

Are you talking about Italian charm bracelets? If so, I think they should be fine, if they are large enough to go over his head without pinching the skin between the links, in the process of putting them on. And, I suppose, if pinching is a concern, a person could always undo one link, and redo it once around Pleo's neck. That would work quite easily. I have five pair of them, already, waiting for my Pleos (in addition to lots of beaded necklace pairs).

As far as wear, I am unconcerned. So my Pleos will have tanner necks than someone else's. I don't care. The necklaces will just stand out better against a plain color. LOL

Actually, I like the wear patterns they pictured on the Pleos. It makes them look more real and less "toy-like." It reminds me of my childhood stuffed toys. They had "love wear" marks on them, and all they got was more lovable looking, at least to me.

I think I will just imagine the wear marks as purposeful camouflage patterns that give each Pleo its own unique personality, like different stripes on zebras. :)

[Oldtrekkie]

The bracelet that I saw is very much alike to the Italian bracelet charm, but instead of letters has got square strass. The links are metallic and flat, without clips. It should look like a collar, and when I’ll choose my Pleo’s “sex” I’ll choose also the strass in fitting colour for a “boy” or a “girl”. But I must have the beastie in my hands, to see if the bracelet shall pass around its ****, or if there’ll be the risk to scratch its skin.

Frankly, I admit that I’m not thrilled at the idea that in a short while my Pleo shall look like a too-much-loved Teddy Bear. :( But I knew that together with the pleasure to have the first specimens of a brand-new thing it’s unavoidable to have a few “bad surprises”. I thought to wait and buy a second or third generation Pleo, to give Ugobe the time to fix the flaws… but then I thought, “There’ll be a second generation, if the first one doesn’t sell?” Ugobe shall find the way to fix the problems in the long run.

I don’t want to idealize the creators of Pleo, but I was impressed by the fact that they seem to love for real the little critt… robots. They don’t work just for money, Pleo is their dream. And an old Trekkie is bound to appreciate the power of dreams. So, the owners of the first hatch shall be a sort of test-team. Well, it was foreseesable: even Ferrari does need test drivers, doesn’t it? :)

OT: I should like to know why when I write "****" it comes out a string of asterisks.

[PleoWorldHostCami]

OT: I should like to know why when I write "****" it comes out a string of asterisks.

I apologize. :o The problem is that the word was part of another word that was in the filter. I have changed the settings and it should not happen again.

[pleoguy101]

WOW!!! how did you make those crowns:eek:???

[pleoguy101]

ohhh LOL:o:D!!!

[mweed]

I wouldn't mind getting a crown for mine, but it would probably go to Bob's head :)

[mweed]

I wouldn't mind getting a crown for mine, but it would probably go to Bob's head :)

O.K., in proper haiku format:

A golden crown when placed,
Goes both on and to Bob's head.
Adorns his ego.

:D

[cmadmacs]

NPO (New Pleo Order) pledges their loyalty to King Teddy and Queen Sally. All hail the King and Queen.

[mweed]

Indeed! To live among such royalty!

[DinoFun]

If you are going to have clothing for your Pleos, make sure its a thin mesh screen material so that Pleo does not heat up. You could have blankets, hats, and very loose leg wraps made of this material in different patterns, colors etc.

I like the idea of a hard indestructable pet carrying case especially if you plan to take Pleo onboard an airplane. You never know if you are going to be able to carry it on or check him as luggage due to airline restriction changes at any time. Make Pleo a Passport you frequent flyers....lol.

[mweed]

If you are going to have clothing for your Pleos, make sure its a thin mesh screen material so that Pleo does not heat up.

I used to say the same thing. And it's still an issue that could void your warranty, but ever since I saw that pleo covered in fur to look like a fluffy lamb that they showed at the Maker Faire, I'm not sure if clothing would have that much effect on Pleos operating temperature. They said the heavy wool covering did not overheat the pleo, so I can't see a normal cloth covering having much effect.

Now with that said, I agree that the cloths need to fit loose, so as not to bind movement or press on the sensors. . . ;)

[cmadmacs]

I wonder how the clothing will effect the touch sensors?

[MyCool]

Pleo Accessories:
Pleo Eye: Pleo Hat attaches to Pleo with a hidden Digital Camera w/ Video. Plugs into Pleo's USB and turns Pleo into Media Pleo
Pleo Vison: Pleo Coat with a 4" LCD screen for viewing Pleo Eye input, Videos, MP4s. Could be mounted on Pleo's stomach or back. Connects via Pleo's USB.

:p

[mweed]

Well, Pleo has a built-in video camera. What would be neat is the have a plug-in WiFi/bluetooth device to stream the video back to your computer or cell phone to watch what your pleo is seeing! ;)

[cmadmacs]

mweed that is a great idea.

[kchamster]

haha .........i'd just love that!!! but wouldnt that use alot of battery power? sorry to ruin all ur hopes and dreams....:)

[cmadmacs]

with the option of multiple batteries it doesn't matter.

[kchamster]

haha but we dont know price!!! it may be $100 just for one!! (but i knoww its probly not)

[MyCool]

Pleo detects light and motion and color and the edge of a table with his built in camera but it is not capable of capturing pictures or video. So maybe we can have some add on accessory for these functions:p

[mweed]

You are right in that the programming he comes shipped with does not capture pictures or video, but the data feed is there, someone just needs to write a subroutine to access the video as it comes from the camera.

Ugobe has intentionally used a very open operating system so that people CAN re-program pleo. Even Caleb himself commented that pleo would be a great platform for someone to turn into an object-tacking robotic camera system.

Eye-Fi makes a 2GB SD card with a built-in 802.11G WiFi chip. This shouldn't draw too much additional power.

SO, all we should need is someone to write the code . . .

[kchamster]

cool if u ever figure it out tell me (hehe)

[mweed]

I plan to work on it as soon as Ugobe releases the PDK and technical data. :D

But they haven't said when that will be yet. :(

[MyCool]

So Mweed,

Are you telling us that Pleo's camera IS a regular digital camera with a CMOS or CCD sensor? What are the specs? Is it 1 MP? I thought I read it was just a light and color detector and not a CMOS type digital camera.

[Siren]

I'd like to see a carrying case. A car charger. A collar/necklace and tag (like we see on some videos). And a nest charger.

For now, I'll use my cats' carrying case. With the collar, I can go to the flea market, there is a veteran there that is confined in a wheelchair, to pay his bills, he makes pet and luggage tags. He has all size, shapes, and colors, so he'll make me a tag. I work in a pet shop so I can get a nice puppy or kitten collar for it. :)

[kynan]

An extra extended life battery. (lithium ion battery)

[geert]

a docking station would be so fantastic (as the aibo's,roomba and all the robotvacuums have)
ist so much fun if you have a robot in your home that docks by it self...so he can realy become a member off the famalie (that he stay alive the hole day)
i have 2 ers7 aibo's and they wake me up in the morning....life with me de hole day and go to bed the same hour i go......so that is why i hope that some day there will be a dock for pleo to !!!
:D

[kelster]

My baby girl should be here tomorrow. She's in Oakland right now. Can't wait to see her, I better decide on her name soon. I've made her a pearl necklace to hold her nametag, and I'm knitting her a sweater. All my pets have been boys, so I'm excited to make some girly things for her. She will spend the days in my office. I'll have to see how clothes will affect her sensors. Very excited mom!

[kchamster]

YAY U!! Congrats! Tell me how it goes!! I'm so excited for you people who have gotten yours or who are about to!! I expect my first hatch pleo in a few weeks. :) yay!

[roschler]

My baby girl should be here tomorrow. She's in Oakland right now. Can't wait to see her, I better decide on her name soon. I've made her a pearl necklace to hold her nametag, and I'm knitting her a sweater. All my pets have been boys, so I'm excited to make some girly things for her. She will spend the days in my office. I'll have to see how clothes will affect her sensors. Very excited mom!

Ok with all that going on you must have a name already, right? :)

[kelster]

My husband like Gwendolin and I like Molly. Still not sure.

[PleoWorldHostCami]

My baby girl should be here tomorrow. She's in Oakland right now. Can't wait to see her, I better decide on her name soon. I've made her a pearl necklace to hold her nametag, and I'm knitting her a sweater. All my pets have been boys, so I'm excited to make some girly things for her. She will spend the days in my office. I'll have to see how clothes will affect her sensors. Very excited mom!


Hi kester and welcome to PleoWorld.

It sounds like you've been pretty busy preparing for your little girl. I hope you'll share pictures with us of her all dressed up. :)

[farmerpig]

ok, I just read this on the web the Taipei Times...
Photo op of Pleo at the Tokyo launch.....I do not believe Pleo will get bigger as he gets older...:eek:

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/worldbiz/photo/2007/12/07/2007112259

[Primus]

lol, I think they are confused. I'm pretty sure Pleo's size does not increase. Although he does seem to have a case of "baggy pants".

[ryane]

a blanket to cover him up with? maybe put the ugobe and pleo logo on it...

[kianajade]

I have an embroidery machine, and Made some baby quilts :D
Put pleo's name on it hehe

[ryane]

I have an embroidery machine, and Made some baby quilts :D
Put pleo's name on it hehe

cool, wish i could do that!

[oneasiaweb]

I wish there is a Ox Cart hold extended battery that can be strap on to Pleo. I am thinking of how to make one that can be mod to the existing battery.

All I need is an eight hours battery life.

I need balsa wood...and more spec on the existing battery connection.

[cmadmacs]

good luck. let us know how it goes.

[Siren]

I work in a pet shop and as I was restocking some items, I noticed the ferret hats and bandannas would probably fit very well on a Pleo.

Here is a great site for them: http://www.ferretdepot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=2Wearables

[jimbim121]

A (specialy made for Pleos) green and whiteish special Pleo Dino (pet) Carrier. I think that would be pretty cool.

[Lu Bu]

That's because he's GANGSTA! LOL

[cmadmacs]

The baggie skin will help my pleos to have the freedom to do all the mastial art moves. Yeah! You know what I mean. NPO will be ready to defend the crown. The royal crown. So don't think about overthrowing the king you gangstas.

[dschenekl]

I want Ugobe to develop a way for Pleo to drive my car. Hey just kidding. But who know maybe in 20 years or so.

[sarusani]

Also remember when using elastic to hold things on your pleo that he has a bunch of pressure sensors under his skin. So, an elastic strap to hold a hat on his head will be putting constant pressure on the sensor on top of his head as well as the one under his chin. Not sure how he'll react to that....

Pleos sensors do not react on pressure! Close will not affect it. He reacts only on human touch... just like a touch pad on notebooks.... (try to move a mouse cursor on a notebook with your fingernail, it will not work, it only reacts on skin...)

[Siren]

Pleos sensors do not react on pressure! Close will not affect it. He reacts only on human touch... just like a touch pad on notebooks.... (try to move a mouse cursor on a notebook with your fingernail, it will not work, it only reacts on skin...)

I found this out the other day. I have a touch pad mouse on my laptop. The other day I was over my friend's house and her heating was broken. I was freezing so I put on some gloves and they were thin gloves, never thought about using them on my laptop. No matter how much I tried I couldn't move the cursor with my gloved finger. I had to take it off to use the computer, lol

[mweed]

That's the trick to costumes for pleo. wearing a hat won't trigger the sensor on the head, but a cape on pleo's back will affect him being able to sense your touching his back. The folks at Ugobe said the covering on the furry lamb pleo made it difficult for the sensors to work.

[firefishy]

I think UGOBE should make clothing SPECIALLY DESIGNED for pleos so we can dress them up without worrying. Like PJs, shirts, pants, shoes etc. ;)

[fancyfont]

Hi amjoie, Your doll collection is beautiful. I too collect dolls. Just think if Ugobe makes the first robotic doll. I'll have to be the first in line.

[fancyfont]

I'm pretty new to the computer stuff. I have some cute photo's of Pee-A-Boo that I would love to share. How do i do that on the forum?

[Caaahl]

I'm pretty new to the computer stuff. I have some cute photo's of Pee-A-Boo that I would love to share. How do i do that on the forum?

First you need to upload them. Therefore you can use http://www.imageshack.us . To directly post the photos here in the forum, you have to right click your photo at imageshack and click "properties" to see the direct link of the picture. Copy this link and use it to "insert image" (small yellow button with some hills) while you are typing a new message here.
I hope this helps. (hard to explain, since english isnt my native language ;) )

[fancyfont]

Thank you caaahl, your english is great! It's just me, a computer novice. I was able to upload not sure from there. I'll keep working on it, as I am with the watchdog mode Just takes me a little longer. Will be fun to share photo's

[fancyfont]

Hi caaahl, I have photo's on a page that has a frog on it. Hope i'm in the correct place. Not sure of transfering to forum Really a computer idiot!

[firefishy]

Everyone has such great ideas, it is so fantastic to read them all:)
I definetly agree! i really want to travel with firebolt. a great way for airports to make money is to make tickets for pets and pleos cuz pleos are almost real!!!! :D :) ;)

[firefishy]

That's the trick to costumes for pleo. The folks at Ugobe said the covering on the furry lamb pleo made it difficult for the sensors to work.
i wonder if they sell the lamb costume!:rolleyes:

[SpiritFurEva]

:) I CANT WAIT TILL MY PLEO COMES THIS CHRISTMAS! ive made a little house with a cleaning area,( you can wash them with a damp wash cloth is what i heard from the UGOBE team :D ) a place to eat,a place to sleep, and a HUGE! HUGE! yard LOL the yard is just a lovely green soft soft blanket hehe :rolleyes: :eek: I just CANT wait TILL IT COMES! i made little signs with paper and i taped one onto the house its on right now and it says FOR SALE and then when it gets close to coming im gonna tape up the SOLD sign and then when its here ill put up the Welcome home Maple! ( maple is gonna be the name of my pleo! its a girl :)) then after a while ill put up the final sign that says: Maple's Home :D I JUST CANT WAIT! i really cant LOL

[fancyfont]

Reading all of the posts will help make the time fly. We will count down until Christmas with you. :)

[Santa]

I love Christmas! And pleo makes a wonderful present. But even I would find it hard to wait six more months!