COMPETITION - EDDIE THE EAGLE

Started by nippy99, April 29, 2011, 10:52:56 AM

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nippy99

Dear All,

I would like to run a competition for all members which actually has a prize!

I do a lot of work for Colchester United Football Club who have a team mascot called Eddie The Eagle. I am looking for someone to create the best Eddie balloon model that looks as much as possible like the actual mascot that I can use for an event later in the year. To win the prize all you need to do is to post a photo of your best design. The winner will then be selected by me and in order to claim your prize you must email me or post instructions on-line on how to make the balloon. I don't need detailed and professionally written instructions but enough to enable me to make it as well.

The first prize will be £50 credit to spend in Graham's store.
The second prize will be £15 credit
The third prize will be £10 credit

Please bear in mind I have the right NOT to pick a first prize if there are no decent entries or you all decide to make a single balloon parrot and draw eyes on it, althought their will be £15 and £10 prizes regardless.

I'm stumping up the cash for a useable balloon.... anyone up for the challenge??

This competition is in no way connected to Graham or this forum and I will accept full responsibility for it's running.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - 11TH MAY 2011

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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Tonya

#1
Not sure if I'll have time...but if I can I'd like to give it a go.
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Tonya

nippy99

#2
Hi Tonya - would love for you to have a go... happy to extend the deadline if anyone would like some extra time. You are the first to respond so you may well be the winner by default!

:-)
Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

Tonya

#3
LOL...I'm sure someone else will try it too.  They just haven't responded yet.

When do you need it by and how big?
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Tonya

nippy99

#4
Hi Tonya,

Ideally for late August/September. I am easy about sizing but something similar size to your clown would be good. I am sure I can adapt the final design to make it bigger or smaller.

:-)
Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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KJ Entertainments

#5
Just a quickie...for those of us who may not know about the size of Tonya's clown :oops: , can you help out with the size needed? I know you've said you can adapt up or down but it would give me a better idea of what you are looking for.

nippy99

#6
That's a very good point. Although I would be happy to receive entries for any size model, I guess the most appropriate size would be around 14-16" (36-40cm) high.

Cheers
Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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Kenny

#7
I may have a go at this....

But I don't the colours at the moment, but would I be able to make it in other colours, as you can always change to the right colours later...???
TwIsT On


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nippy99

#8
Hi Kenny

Colones are not important at this stage. I am more interested in the shape and design.

Good luck

Darren
Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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phoenix

#9
Hi Darren,

I have an idea of what may work, and I was hopeing to do it tonight, but I got hi-jacked into a pub quiz this evening. I will work on it tomorrow, and hope what I come up with will be of use to you.

Take care, and I will report back !!!!!!!

(PS We came second  :D )
Kind regards
Kevin

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phoenix

#10
Hi Darren,

Hope you are well, and I'm reporting back with my version of "Eddie the Eagle"

Here he is. I put a drink can in the picture to give you an idea of his size. He stands approx 26" tall

Hope you like him :D  :D
Kind regards
Kevin

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phoenix

#11
I will try and get round to doing a smaller one tonight  :D
Kind regards
Kevin

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The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat healthily, and lie about your age.

Kenny

#12
Here is my Eddie.

This can easily be done small or big. It also uses techniques which assure the same results every time.
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nippy99

#13
Thanks for all your entries so far. Keep them coming. I am a little busy over the next few days but will be more regular on these boards by Sunday.

Cheers
Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


Twitter :
@magicworksltd

phoenix

#14
Hi Darren,

Here is a smaller version of Eddie.

This one stands about 18" high.
Kind regards
Kevin

Website  http://www.funtimeballoonsweymouth.co.uk
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The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat healthily, and lie about your age.