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9. The Howl

Echoing The Scream by Edvard Munch, 9. The Howl sees Gromit bursting through a picture frame outside the Royal West of England Academy on Queen’s Road.

9. The Howl

Gromit has obviously being painting, as his face and paws are covered in paint spills.

9. The Howl

It was frustrating to see how many people were climbing on this sculpture as we approached and ignoring the “Do Not Climb” notices on the side. A lot to he sculptures we have seen have been damaged or covered in muddy marks (following the rain). 51. In-cog-nito at the Mall has been broken and no longer works because of people climbing on the model and damaging the mechanism. I believe though that the models will be cleaned and touched up before going on show at the Mall in September and on auction later.

Back in 2015 I attempted to see and photograph all 70 Shaun the Sheeps I managed to get 62. This time I am aiming to get all 67 sculptures. I have created this page to record all the sculptures we find. Download the app to find the sculptures.

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36. The Emperor

In the centre of Broadmead is 36. The Emperor, Feathers McGraw, like 34. Ferne is covered in tiny shiny tiles.

36. The Emperor

This was quite a challenging sculpture to photograph, not just with the large number of people about, but also the light. This was actually my second attempt to photograph the penguin.

36. The Emperor

Back in 2015 I attempted to see and photograph all 70 Shaun the Sheeps I managed to get 62. This time I am aiming to get all 67 sculptures.

I have created this page to record all the sculptures we find.

Download the app to find the sculptures.

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8. ThermoGromit

Hidden away in the left enclaves of the University of Bristol’s Royal Fort Gardens can be found 8. ThermoGromit.

Download the app to find the sculptures.8. ThermoGromit

This bright pink Gromit is covered in black hand prints.

8. ThermoGromit

The bright sun and shadows made this a difficult Gromit to photograph, but I think I managed to capture the essence of the art.

8. ThermoGromit

Back in 2015 I attempted to see and photograph all 70 Shaun the Sheeps I managed to get 62. This time I am aiming to get all 67 sculptures. I have created this page to record all the sculptures we find.

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42. The Hound of Music

Hidden away in the heart of Gardiner Haskins is 42. The Hound of Music

42. The Hound of Music

Covered in song titles, you can take time to see if they have your favourite song on the Gromit.

42. The Hound of Music

Or you can try and identify the bands from the song titles.

42. The Hound of Music

Also do check out his back, a lot of the models have interesting backs and it’s easy to forget to look when taking photographs from the front.

42. The Hound of Music

Back in 2015 I attempted to see and photograph all 70 Shaun the Sheeps I managed to get 62. This time I am aiming to get all 67 sculptures.

I have created this page to record all the sculptures we find.

Download the app to find the sculptures.

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40. Tropi-canis

Hidden on the fourth floor of the House of Fraser in Cabot Circus is 40. Tropi-canis. This Gromit is covered in pink flamingoes.

40. Tropi-canis

Quite challenging to photograph from some angles because of the background light.

40. Tropi-canis

I like the toucan on his back.

40. Tropi-canis

Back in 2015 I attempted to see and photograph all 70 Shaun the Sheeps I managed to get 62. This time I am aiming to get all 67 sculptures.

I have created this page to record all the sculptures we find.

Download the app to find the sculptures.

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50. Spock

Well my first Wallace sculpture was found at the Mall outside the middle entrance. Wallace is painted as Spock from Star Trek and would be probably enjoying a nice cup of Vulcan tea, but no he has a communicator in his hand instead.

50. Spock

The interesting aspect of the Wallace sculptures is the inclusion of the bench. Are you allowed to sit on the bench? It does say “Please Do Not Climb”, but is that about the sculpture or does it include the bench? Whatever the intention, everyone I saw was sitting on the bench next to Spock, who with those hands could certainly give a nasty Vulcan neck grip!

50. Spock

I like how they have given Wallace both the Vulcan pointed ears, but also the eyebrows too.

50. Spock

Back in 2015 I attempted to see and photograph all 70 Shaun the Sheeps I managed to get 62. This time I am aiming to get all 67 sculptures.

I have created this page to record all the sculptures we find.

Download the app to find the sculptures.

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52. Gromit P. Sullivan (Sulley)

In the Grand Appeal shop at the Mall at Cribbs Causeway is a very furry Gromit, 52. Gromit P. Sullivan in the style of Sulley from Monsters Inc.

52. Gromit P. Sullivan (Sulley)

This is obviously an indoor Gromit, as the fur would not survive the elements.

52. Gromit P. Sullivan (Sulley)

This is one of my favourites so far and I like how they have captured both the essence of Sulley without losing the essence of Gromit.

James P. Sullivan or Sulley

Back in 2015 I attempted to see and photograph all 70 Shaun the Sheeps I managed to get 62. This time I am aiming to get all 67 sculptures.

I have created this page to record all the sculptures we find.

Download the app to find the sculptures.

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4. Giggles

One of the aspects of the Gromit hunts are those sculptures that are outside Bristol. This year there are two Gromits down in Weston-super-Mare, one at Puxton Park, the other at the Grand Pier.

4. Giggle is a clown themed Gromit  who you can find at the entrance to the Grand Pier.

4. Giggles

4. Giggles

In a nice touch, the people behind the Grand Pier have placed a Grand Pier background, so when you take photographs of the sculpture you have a ready made background.

4. Giggles

Back in 2015 I attempted to see and photograph all 70 Shaun the Sheeps I managed to get 62. This time I am aiming to get all 67 sculptures.

I have created this page to record all the sculptures we find.

Download the app to find the sculptures.