This little guy was needle felted then I added a wooden weight bar. He has a magnet in his base to help him hold still while lifting (his arm move). He also sat on an automata base so you could turn a crank to watch him lift, but evidently I gifted him without taking a picture of that part.
It was a valentine secret gift to a friend who loves cats and cross fit.
He’s so darn cute!!
I love him! He’s so cute! and fit!
Such a strong cat with those wee little weights. Very cool.
Neat-o! How does he move, the tail going down makes the arms go up?
No, just his arms. A little wire runs up to his left elbow to go up and down.
This is so cute and fun!
So creative!
OMG. He is amazing!
Wow! I love me some automata… Wish I could see yours in action!!! He’s adorable.
That’s adorable!!
I’ll have to see if I can get her to send me a video. 
Cute and fun! Great work!!
He is wonderful. I love the fact that he is animated as well. Such a lovely gift
three cheers for your inventive, creative piece! and it’s personal to your friend - how freaking funny!!!
Pump your body, to the top!
Nifty! What a fab gift for your friend.
That is just awesome and adorable. I bet your friend adored it.
Very sweet!!
I just love this site!
Adorable cat 
and even if we can’t see the automata base I’m sure it looks amazing
