DIY: Customizing Your Xbox 360 to Look Like Zurg (Toy Story)

Turn your Xbox 360 into Emperor Zurg with this modding guide. Work on a disassembled shell only—never paint assembled electronics.

1. Disassembly (Required)

• Tools: Torx T8/T10 (security bits), Plastic pry tools.
• Follow iFixit Xbox 360 Teardown for your model (Fat/Slim/E).
• Remove: Outer shell (top/bottom), DVD drive faceplate, Front panel button board.

2. Base Color: Zurg Purple

• Vinyl Wrap (Recommended): 3M 1080 / Avery Dennison "Deep Purple" or "Mystic Purple." Removable, no fumes, hides scratches.
• Spray Paint (Plastic-specific): Krylon Fusion or Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X in "Purple" / "Grape." Light coats, 15min flash, 24hr cure. Mask ports/vents.
• Hydro-dip: Professional only; durable but expensive.

3. Details: Face & Logo

• Zurg Face (Front Panel): Print high-res vector on **matte vinyl sticker paper** → Cut (Cricut/Silhouette or craft knife) → Apply.
• Zurg "Z" Logo (Top Vent / Disc Tray): Same vinyl method.
• Hand-painted: Fine detail brush + acrylic (seal with matte clear coat). Only if artistic.

4. Accents

• LED Eyes: 5mm Purple LEDs + 330Ω resistors → Tap 5V/12V from front panel board → Drill 5mm holes in "eyes" area.
• Controller Skins: Matching purple vinyl for controllers.
• Custom Startup Animation: Requires RGH/JTAG modded console (XexMenu → custom anim.xex).

Safety & Reassembly

• Zero paint on **vents, fan intake, disc drive slot, heatsink, PCB**.
• Reapply thermal paste (Arctic MX-6 / GD900) if heatsink removed.
• Test boot **before** final screw-down.

Inspiration: Search "Xbox 360 custom paint" on YouTube (channels: RichsMethods, Modded Warfare).