You're all very kind - mad, too, but kind.
@zab: can I be a robot wizard instead? I'm sure I would look terrifying in stripy tights...
@Digga: still an enthusiastic amateur, I promise!
@schwarz: a tree face is a great idea. I have a longish term aim to do a mini in a forest, surrounded by trees with faces on them, maybe painted up like (a cruder version of) Bailey's lovely OSL diorama with a single lantern in the dark... But not worked up the courage to give it a go yet. This dude isn't meant to be a tree: hopefully the new update below will make him more demonic.
@khavor: thank you! I am hoping to keep levelling up. I personally see a big difference in detail to this one and, say, my Sprogrot earlier. I'll always keep trying to get better...
@Tero: I sent one to you - could you not see it?

only kidding, but don't worry - I have plans for you my friend..,
@Arch: nonsense - you're absolutely nailing the Chibi style, and get your models much smoother than I ever could.
@bob: thank you, doctor.
right, more playtime on this one. I've added a jaw, horns, eyes and texture.