daveypodmore 520 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I hope they give over the whole programme to an Olympics special. If they go from the launch of the mascot to how some old dear is upset because she cant get Butterscotch Angel Delight anymore at her corner shop or how flat caps are getting more popular again, I will go mad. That programme is rather random at times with its leaps of subjects. An Olympic mascot deserves a big launch and fanfare. Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1693 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 taichi has asked me to announce: I can hardly wait to see the mascot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2038 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 taichi has asked me to announce: I can hardly wait to see the mascot. Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Since we launched in March, more than one million of you have registered your interest in London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic ticketing! 96 per cent of registrations have come from UK residents, with 32 per cent of those coming from Greater London. We’re excited to announce that tomorrow we will be introducing our Olympic and Paralympic mascots to the world. We'd like to offer you a little preview of their story... You can tune in to the One Show tomorrow, Wednesday 19 May, on BBC One from 7pm BST, to see their launch film. You'll then be able to meet them and see the full version of the film online at www.london2012.com/mascots from 7:30pm BST. Make sure you tune in tomorrow evening to meet the mascots for the first time! You can also be among the first to buy our limited edition mascot range, on sale at the London 2012 online shop from Wednesday 19 May at 7:30pm BST. Thats the email Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2038 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 So there's more than one then. Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 1 for each, 1 olympic, one Paralympic I just dont see how it can be designed, films made, launch material created, products, designed, developed and produced and they can keep all of that secret. Its very well done, maddening, but well done Link to post Share on other sites
costa79 2 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Not sure if this is the real deal, but here's what I've found: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg'>http://http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Sorry - got the link wrong: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Not sure if this is the real deal, but here's what I've found: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
adrianme17 127 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 it's not going to be an animal - see linkMy link Link to post Share on other sites
TrisL93 2 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Not sure if this is the real deal, but here's what I've found: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg'>http://http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Sorry - got the link wrong: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Not sure if this is the real deal, but here's what I've found: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg What are they supposed to be exactly? I can see the complaints rolling in if they're the official Mascots. I don't think they're that bad, they're cute i guess, but way more thought could have gone into them. Link to post Share on other sites
OneTimeOnly 171 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Not sure if this is the real deal, but here's what I've found: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg'>http://http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Sorry - got the link wrong: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Not sure if this is the real deal, but here's what I've found: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg No way. That can't be serious. Or is it....? Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Its supposed to be Tower Bridge isnt it, its been around for a while so I really doubt it Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 London 2012 Olympics: mascot to contain important message about image of Games The London 2012 Olympic Games mascot will be unveiled at 7pm on Wednesday and with it will come an important message about the image the Games want to portray on the world scene. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/london2012/7737716/London-2012-Olympics-mascot-to-contain-important-message-about-image-of-Games.html Link to post Share on other sites
cormiermax 89 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Not sure if this is the real deal, but here's what I've found: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg'>http://http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Sorry - got the link wrong: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Not sure if this is the real deal, but here's what I've found: http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/11812/134422/London_redesign.jpg Looks like a mascot for children's Tylenol. Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Thats not the logo its by Chris Lorenzo, its on his website and Im not even sure it was officially submitted http://chrisdelorenzo.com/134422/NEWS Not logo, sorry meant mascot Link to post Share on other sites
The Tower Bridge Fox 48 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Thats not the logo its by Chris Lorenzo, its on his website and Im not even sure it was officially submitted http://chrisdelorenzo.com/134422/NEWS Not logo, sorry meant mascot that better not be the Mascot. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Rols 1900 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 taichi has asked me to announce: I can hardly wait to see the mascot. First thing I thought of, even before I saw your post! It's gonna contain an important message about the games eh? In other words, it's gonna be something inspired by getting "Yoof" off their arses and participating in sport. Gonna be interesting to see how that is encapsulated in a mascot. Link to post Share on other sites
Soaring 182 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 That design is worse than amateur. I still think it will be Lisa Simpson... Link to post Share on other sites
The Tower Bridge Fox 48 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 It's gonna contain an important message about the games. thats what they said about the Logo. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Rols 1900 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 It's gonna contain an important message about the games. thats what they said about the Logo. Actually, having just read Mike Lee's book on the bid, I'm starting to appreciate a lot more how the whole project from bid through to now with LOCOG has stuck pretty strongly with the script of the games being based on engaging the kids of the Nintendo generation with sport. I've even gained a more sympathetic appreciation of the logo in that light. Indeed, in hindsight, I don't think London 2012 has ever really strayed off that message. I'm really intrigued now to see how they think a mascot is also going to fit in with that strategy. Link to post Share on other sites
taichi 2 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'm disappointed that it will be a single mascot and not an animal (such as a badger). I guess I have to find out tomorrow what the mascot will be like. Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1693 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I guess I have to find out tomorrow what the mascot will be like. We guess so, t. Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Mascot Update Lord Coe was on BBC Breakfast, this was all he would say: • Its aimed at children and is about re-engaging them with sport • There are 2, One Olympic one Paralympic • Its grounded in our history of the Olympics and mentioned the facet the Paralympics started in Stoke Manderville Hospital in the UK This is where it got complicated. Apparently they appear in a story written by Micheal Morcodo and the mascots are crafted from 2 drips of steel that are girders in the Olympic Stadium Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Sorry that should be Michael Morpurgo. Heres a story http://www.insidethegames.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9644:london-2012-to-unveil-mascots-today&catid=84:london-2012-news&Itemid=89 Link to post Share on other sites
adrianme17 127 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Sorry that should be Michael Morpurgo. Heres a story http://www.insidethegames.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9644:london-2012-to-unveil-mascots-today&catid=84:london-2012-news&Itemid=89 am glad that there aren't 5 of the buggers a la beijing !! Link to post Share on other sites
The Tower Bridge Fox 48 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 am glad that there aren't 5 of the buggers a la beijing !! what the hell is a drop of steel. Link to post Share on other sites
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