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04 March 2010
Five of our
life-size Terracotta Warriors have developed a slight swagger after starring in the first ever episode of CBBC Children’s drama ‘Spirit Warriors’ earlier this year.
After coming through a rigorous audition process, they were selected to appear in a pivotal scene in which they form a gateway through which Bo, the shows main character, her sister and three friends are transported to a parallel ‘spirit world’.
The five, who acquire supernatural powers, are then set on a mission to save the real world by recovering 12 legendary ‘spirit pieces’. The series, which has a strong oriental theme, has been well received by both children and critics.
This is no surprise given the expertise behind it. The fantasy drama was created by up and coming British-born Chinese writer Jo Ho and produced by Nick Pitt, of Silent Witness and Robin Hood fame. The team also included BAFTA award winning executive producer Jon East and leading Production Designer Catrin Meredydd.
Obviously, the warriors also played a vital part in the show’s success and are now hoping to land further acting jobs. Several of their friends, however, are still available for sale at Round Wood!
In addition to these 1.88m infantryman, our range also includes an
officer, a
kneeling counterpart and a
1m half-size model. We also offer a selection of miniature/desktop Terracotta Warrior presentation sets. All have been traditionally crafted by hand to a high specification.
04 March 2010
A competition on the Home Building & Renovating website for one of our cast iron
Hippo Garden Statues recently attracted over 500 entries, highlighting its ever increasing popularity.
Despite only being added to our collection last year, the hand finished statue has already become one of our best sellers. It has proved particular popular with those looking to complement a water feature, with one customer even half submerging their new pet in a lake.
The lucky winner of the competition took delivery of her statue earlier this year during a bout of snow. He can be seen at his new home in Bolton above. “Thank you so much for the quick delivery and obviously for the hippo,” said new owner Nicola. “He certainly brightens up the garden and will definitely be a talking point come BBQ season!”
Let’s hope her new pet is well behaved. Despite their seemingly tranquil mud-dwelling nature, Hippos are actually regarded as the most dangerous animal in Sub-Saharan Africa. They are very aggressive once roused and can charge at up to 30 mph, faster than an Olympic Sprinter.
Our cast iron hippo statue is also available in an
Antique White Finish. Both models retail at £325. Nationwide delivery is an additional £40.
07 January 2010
If you are thinking BIG this New Year, you may want to take a look at our new
Mega Easter Island Heads. The world record breakers stand a whopping 2.05m tall, making them a stand-out garden statue for any property!
We had them recently commissioned following the success of the
1.26m model developed in 2008. At 2.05m, they are not far off double the height of the smallest original Moai statues.
Remarkably, they can still be handled into position, unlike those on Rapa Nui which boast an average weight of 14 tonnes.
This has been achieved through casting and sculpting with a frost-proof, malleable stone and fibreglass composite that allows for a thick layer to be crafted around a hollow mould. This process retains both durability and that solid, authentic feel.
The models are the largest available anywhere in the world on a non-bespoke basis.
The 126cm model, the previous record holder, still remains available, as do the 30cm, 50cm & 80cm. All are available in Basalt Black, White Rock or Granite Grey. Our Mega Easter Island Heads retail at £1150.
07 January 2010
Stocks of our fibreclay Rosette Garden Planters have begun to run low following the unexpected demand our recent promotion has generated.
The
44cm Rosette Fibreclay Planter has been on offer at £25, with the
38cm Model at £17.50. Previous retail prices were £49.99 and £30.
As this stock line will not be replaced, these prices will only be avaialble on a first come, first served basis. The two sizes of Rosette Planter are also available as a
pair for just £40.
Fibrelcay is an extremely environmentally friendly medium produced using the waste products of paper mills. The energy usage in the manufacture of fibreclay planters is just 10% of that for planters in other mediums, (such as ceramic and stone).
02 October 2009
Recently, we have been developing products crafted in contemporary materials, such as our Easter Island Heads and Terracotta Warriors. Some however, still adhere to more traditional design themes, such as our fibreclay planter collection.
Our garden fibreclay planters are available in a wide variety of styles and shapes. Several of these are currently on offer, including the classic
Rosette Planter, (pictured). These are supplied in a set of two, the largest at
44cm square and the smallest at
38cm.
Their normal retail price is £40 and £25 respectively. Currently, however, we are selling them at just £25 and £17.50. Further discounts are available for multiple purchases.