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51. In-cog-nito

Up at the Mall at Cribbs Causeway there are three sculptures. The one outside the main entrance to John Lewis is In-cog-nito. A clockwork retro robot style Feathers McGraw, he is not just painted but has moving parts and glowing eyes.

51. In-cog-nito

The insides are a huge collection of cogs and clockwork mechanisms including a huge key to wind him up. All the cogs rotate and click around.

51. In-cog-nito

As well as the eyes glowing red, his head rotates, which is somewhat freaky.

51. In-cog-nito

The whole design is reminiscent of the style of the film Robots but I also think the Clockwork Robots in the Doctor Who episode The Girl in the Fireplace may have also been an influence.

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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43. Gromit

Over in Temple Quay you can grin Gromit. Not just any Gromit, the Gromit, no fancy design here, he’s “normal”.

43. Gromit

Though I do like the designs and styles of the sculptures it’s nice to see Gromit as he appears in the short films.

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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41. One in a Minion

39. One in a Minion

I hadn’t expected to see this one, but I was walking past the Marriott Hotel on Castle Hill when I noticed the Gromit Unleashed stickers on the pavement leading into the hotel. Up the stairs I went and found this sculpture in the bar.

39. One in a Minion

One in a Minion sees the incorrigible Feathers McGraw painted up as a Minion.

39. One in a Minion

Quite challenging to photograph, not just the punters in the bar, but also the sunlight from the door behind the sculpture.

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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38. Cracking Build Gromit!

Many of the sculptures this year have been sponsored by bug companies, in the case of 38. Cracking Build Gromit! Lego went one step further and actually built their Gromit out of Lego.

38. Cracking Build Gromit!

Built with over 30,000 bricks it certainly looks the part.

38. Cracking Build Gromit!

Close up you can see the bricks.

38. Cracking Build Gromit!

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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12. The Bristol Hound

So 2018 sees another trail featuring Aardman’s characters from Wallace and Gromit. 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.

Guarding Clifton Suspension Bridge Park is 12. The Bristol  Hound which you can tell is very much a Bristol Gromit with the amount of Brizzle (the language of Bristol) on the sculpture.

54. The Bristol Hound

54. The Bristol Hound

It’s in a great location with the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the background.

54. The Bristol Hound

54. The Bristol Hound

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

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Gromit Unleashed 2

So 2018 sees another trail featuring Aardman’s characters from Wallace and Gromit.

In Gromit Unleashed 2 Nick Park’s Academy Award®-winning character Gromit has returned to Bristol for his second starring role in the award-winning charity’s sculpture trails, but this time he’s not alone; the loveable pooch is joined by his pal Wallace and arch nemesis Feathers McGraw! The criminal mastermind penguin is on the loose again and the dynamic duo is out to track him down! Gromit is raring to go, but Wallace can’t resist having a nice sit down to soak up the scenery, and enjoy a lovely cup of tea at every opportunity. The trail features over 60 giant sculptures designed by high-profile artists, designers, innovators and local talent. Sculptures are positioned in high footfall and iconic locations around Bristol and the surrounding area, perfect for a family day out around the city and beyond.

I have captured a couple, but am planning to capture them all.

In the galleries is 35. Caractacus Paws, which sees Gromit riding his version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

9. Caractacus Paws

In Quakers Friar is 37. Fromage McGraw we see the cheeky penguin masquerading as a cheesy chicken.

22. Fromage McGraw

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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Some more soggy Shauns

Despite the rain we went hunting Shauns last Sunday.

Over by the back of Park Row next to the Bristol Grammar School we have 29. Thunderbirds Are Go, with Shaun masquerading as Thunderbird 2.

29. Thunderbirds Are Go - Shaun the Sheep

This Shaun has blue LEDs that light up at night, as we were there in the day we didn’t see them. This Shaun is surrounded by mirrors, not sure why, as there aren’t that many hidden details. I like the pointed nose though, which is strange as Thunderbird 2’s nose isn’t pointed!

29. Thunderbirds Are Go - Shaun the Sheep

Outside the Royal West of England Academy we have 30. Rex. This is either Shaun dressed up as a dinosaur…

30. Rex - Shaun the Sheep

…or is it a dinosaur which has swallowed Shaun!

30. Rex - Shaun the Sheep

Up on Brandon Hill is 26. From Dusk ‘til Shaun who, as it was quite wet, was surrounded by mud. He is very bight and colourful taking in both night and day imagery.

26. From Dusk ‘til Shaun - Shaun the Sheep

43. Lotus is outside the offices of the place which started all of this so long ago…

43. Lotus - Shaun the Sheep

…of course we’re talking about Aardman Animations. Looking very much like a Chinese Ming vase, this ornate blue and white Shaun stands guard outside the very offices of the company that created him.

43. Lotus - Shaun the Sheep

See all the Shauns we have seen so far.