GOS, I haven't decided if he will talk or not. I was planning on him being static and having the monster in the box next to him, so the focus would be on the tree.
I spent maybe 6 - 8 hours on the mache.
I don't think I'll have a problem getting him out of the basement, but we'll see.
I painted the eye yellow, but not glow in the dark. That is a good idea though.