I've always imagined Dr. Balis to look strikingly similar to Mr. Potatohead: small, plastic, lumpy frame; oversized human-like ears; two piercing blue snap-on eyes; a wide nose that supports a pair of red spectacles; and a black pipe protruding from his abundant lips. His bendable arms are outstretched as if about to catch something, and he looks awkward seated in his chair because he is, after all, only 14 inches tall....
--Mike Taylor