thanks a lot everyone! happymat - not sure exactly what it's made of - it kind of feels like plaster - I had a look on 3D Art to Part's website. Here's the link: https://www.3darttopart.com/product%20info.php it's pretty light and feels sturdy, though I wouldn't want to test it - I have it in a glass cabinet well away from my cats! DJbLAZER - thanks mate! Rhetoric Camel - yeah - it is kind of strange to hold something created in maya. and cool! mmoore5553 - waah! kids? not if I have anything to do with it. ha ha - just kidding - thanks mate.