Testimonials from our Clients
It would be impossible to get testimonials from every event organiser we work with, as our creations have attended hundreds of events over the years and been seen by thousands of people.
Kelly Gabb Olive Tree Fun day
Kelly Gabb, organiser of Olive Tree Fun Day said, "We were so excited to have the 95Spider batmobile, by Podpadstudios at our event. Everyone loved the car, and we've seen so many pics and comments about it on social media, it generated excellent publicity."
David Burrows - Stars of Time
“I am pleased to have developed our partnership over the last few years. Podpadstudios' props help us attract a wider audience and have become an integral part of the show's success, helping it become the premier sci-fi show in the south-west.”
Green Cross Code Droid Project. Dave Prowse
After attending a South West Sci-fi convention, Podpadstudios received a great commission. Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vader in Starwars, and the 1980's Green Cross Code Man, asked the studios if we could help him out with a project.
'Droid', the little green robot that had been used in the 1982 TV commercial, 'Always use the Green Cross Code' needed a 21st Century refurbishment. It was a great honour to be asked to complete this rebuild of the iconic 80's screen robot which was brought up to date and made ready for Mr Prowse. Rebuilding the 30-year-old robot was a considerable challenge as it was very important that the original look was retained and that it was reliable. The great man, David Prowse is no longer with us, but we still have great memories of the time we worked together; R.I.P: you were our Vader, always in our hearts.
Warminster Activity Airsoft and Paintball Centre. The StarGate Portal Project
Full-size Stargate prop was designed and created for Dave George, who runs the Paintball and Airsoft Centre at Warminster. The gate was installed at the centre of the 50-acre site.
"I was chatting to my marshals and they told me Mark builds film-quality props," said Dave, "So I had to find out more. As we chatted the enthusiasm and knowledge became apparent straight away. I found out he was a sci-fi buff as well, as we chatted about projects past and present. The Stargate came into the conversation and I wanted one there and then. One week later Mark came back to me with detailed drawing, ideas, and various price options. I chose the one for me and within two weeks I had a 3-metre Stargate that looks amazing and is a centerpiece to my growing Airsoft site: it is out of this world. I have commissioned him to build a DHD (Dial Home Device) to complete the Stargate experience and I can't wait to get it. I will have more props from Mark in the future as they are an asset to the business."
YouTube video of the site: https://youtu.be/KpZn_LvutjA
Dave George. Owner Warminster Activity Centre
Weston Super Mare Grand Pier
One of our latest clients has now retained our services to work on the Ghost Train feature on the Grand Pier as well as lots of ofter features and upcoming events.
BBC Wiltshire article "He builds fully-operational scale models of his favourite sci-fi robots and shows them at fan conventions around the country. His impressive models of robot dog K-9 from Doctor Who and an R6 droid unit from Star Wars are made from recycled materials."Full article
STARWARS.COM
"One Artoo in particular catches Dak’s eye, a Steampunk Droid built by local teacher, artist, and props builder Mark Enright, whom the BBC profiled in 2010" Full article
BBC Wiltshire on The Steamer: See Full article
BBC Wiltshire on the Smart Car Time machine: See Full article
"Calne teacher creating his private robotic army" Full article
Great Article by The Swindon Advertiser on Podpadstudios Ltd. February 2018: Full article
April 2016 edition of Airsoft Action Magazine featuring the Stargate by Podpadstudios
Endorsements by the Stars
Brian Wheeler: StarWars
We see Brian at many events we attend and he is such a great guy, always offering positive feedback on our creations.
"These are the best droids I have seen and would quite happily fit in any film I have been in and in the near future! The steam R2 D2 is the most creative one and brings a smile to my face as soon as I see him, which by the way, I never notice the operators". Brian Wheeler (Ewok & Jawa on ROTJ)
Danny John Jules: Red Dwarf.
Offered some great comments about our SteamPunk Droids at this years Corsham Sci-fi event.
"The Steampunk droid really made my day" Danny John Jules
John Levene . Dr Who
John was very taken with the T3:E1, C.I.D and the laser projection system fitted in its head. He spent sometime doing a photo shoot with the droid and got some great images.
Dave Prowse: Star Wars : Green Cross Code
Podpadstudios was very honoured in 2014 as we were asked by Mr Prowse to refurbish the 1982 iconic Green Cross Code Droid used by him in his role as the Green Cross Code man.
There was a great smile on his face when we presented the rebuilt Droid back to him.
"It is simply outstanding, what a great job" Dave Prowse.
Caroline Monroe James Bond
We met Caroline at this years Stars of Time and she was very taken with Zoe R11:E1
"What a beautiful creation"
