Wenlock and Mandeville are so adorable and the London 2012 Olympics was the beginning of me being an athlete people say oh your one of the slowest people on earth it makes me cry but I just get back on feet and practice till it's perfect
Might not be the most realistic mascot ever to grace Olympics advertising, but they are creative and fun; and definitely don't exclude anyone. I'm thrilled to see a Paralympic mascot side-by-side with the Olympic mascot getting just as much face time. Besides, regardless of what they look like, as long as there are people giving them this much personality and heart, then they serve to inspire the world. Loved the way they tried out the sports!
I was just thinking the other day that our mascots haven't been as well publicized as others in previous games. with cartoons and so forth. This set of cartoons completely passed me by. They could have done with broadcasting it more.
I think that Wenlock and Mandeville suit their target audience, children 5 to 15 really well. They're bold bright and modern. Also being made of steel helps to reflect Britain as an industrial nation with a an unbreakable spirit. I think they're really cleverly designed and show that the London 2012 olympics are modern and contemporary
I read one of their Beano comic strips. They are a bit more articulate in the comic strip than they are in this film but it has to be admitted that Tom and Jerry are a lot more articulate in their comic strips.
London 2012 Mascots - Out of a Rainbow - my kids liked it when they saw this played. The logo is growing on me now that some of the designs have come out. Only 675 days to go until the opening ceremony. I wonder how may BorisBikes will still be in the Capital by then?
@midnightalastor its ment to represent the uk as both names are historic famous places in london and they made the idea of having two metal things, cuz two drips came from the last gurder thing for the olympic stadium. :)
we aint the most creative as you can tell we cant offer an amazing opening ceremony like the Chinese but what we can offer is an atmosphere unlike any other
Better than many other Olympic mascots. And there are many other children's characters who you could say are ugly and boring. Wenlock and Mandeville are to say the least original.
This story makes the mascots sense otherwise I wouldn't of liked them as much but how can you not love these super cute super cool Mascots designed for children not design experts.
This is what happens when you do designs by committee? If this is supposed to get me all excited for this white elephant then no it doesnt? Does anyone know where I can escape for a few weeks while this tripe is on?
Before I watched this video the new mascots seemed kind of creepy looking, but after watching this video, I suppose that they are kind of cute and clearly aimed at selling to kids, something that will have to be done if the Olympic games are to be successful in future years as well as this year.
this Olympic I watch it was the best even my friends and my family even the teacher watch it. well do some more next time and I really like mascots and you was the best one ever :D I wish I would go to London because I want to be in a Olympic
I really didn't like the mascots. I didn't like that they had one eye either. But I've grown really really fond of Wenlock, I find that mascot so cute. I even have one of the official Wenlock keyrings and a plush toy. I loved this story :D Made me happy.
areas of interest 2:26 (pyramid) 1:42 again, pyramid (the shard), but why is it the only skyscraper in sight? when their would be plenty of other tall buildings to be seen from that distance?
Didn't like that they had one eye? Maybe you were scared by The Odyssey as a child and found the part with the cyclops frightening. But being against one-eyed characters is a form of prejudice. Look at Mike in Monsters Inc.
at first i really didn't like the design for the mascots. but now i've grown rather fond of them =) especially after seeing Wenlock cheering on the athletes during the Men's 10,000m Final. this film gave me a warm fuzzy feeling in my stomach (and no, it's NOT nausea).
I thought the Beijing and Vancouver mascots were bad, but what in Helheim were those things? At least the critters from the previous games were relevant (Avatars of the Chinese 5 classic elements and mythical creatures, and an isolated species of gopher native to BC). Now we got two lumps of reject steel.
So, in a nutshell, George retired, and using the bits of metal left over he made these little statue things for his grandchildren, who ungratefully let them out the window.
It's a shame more people don't like them. I personally think they're kind of cute... they're quirky and original. But of course that's just my opinion.
As cute and charming as these characters are, they don't seem like.. Olympic mascot material. But whatever sells more merch to the children, I guess. Personally, i think they belong in a Pixar movie. And don't get me wrong, they'd probably have an absolutely adorable movie. I can't take them seriously, though.
Wenlock and Mandeville are so adorable and the London 2012 Olympics was the beginning of me being an athlete people say oh your one of the slowest people on earth it makes me cry but I just get back on feet and practice till it's perfect
Might not be the most realistic mascot ever to grace Olympics advertising, but they are creative and fun; and definitely don't exclude anyone. I'm thrilled to see a Paralympic mascot side-by-side with the Olympic mascot getting just as much face time. Besides, regardless of what they look like, as long as there are people giving them this much personality and heart, then they serve to inspire the world. Loved the way they tried out the sports!
This video is really cute and makes me feel proud of being British ahead of London 2012. Creative, imaginitive, inclusive and stylish
Love that they are starting an adventure! Love that kids will Love them!
This video gets better with each viewing too!
This video is so cute and creative. Very inspiring for toddlers!
This is just heartwarming!
these are amazing mascots shame no one else likes em
there so cool
Crying? I can't watch it without smiling.
They look awesomez!!! I want them SOOO badly!!!
Wenlock and Mandeville are adorable!! :) I will buy some souvenirs featuring them. They are more cuter when they make that cute little giggle.
I seriously thought the kids were going to receive SHOES the first time I watched this.
I was just thinking the other day that our mascots haven't been as well publicized as others in previous games. with cartoons and so forth.
This set of cartoons completely passed me by. They could have done with broadcasting it more.
I think that Wenlock and Mandeville suit their target audience, children 5 to 15 really well. They're bold bright and modern. Also being made of steel helps to reflect Britain as an industrial nation with a an unbreakable spirit. I think they're really cleverly designed and show that the London 2012 olympics are modern and contemporary
I thought these mascots were cool, and the story line was very heart warming.
i loved this video it was amazing
I love it!!! they are like from out of space!!!! I don't know why some complain about it? Let it go guys!!!! Finally some amazing cool stuff
I am impressed by our imagination and technical brilliance on this creation, just as in our Olympic logo, we show what we're made of.
I read one of their Beano comic strips. They are a bit more articulate in the comic strip than they are in this film but it has to be admitted that Tom and Jerry are a lot more articulate in their comic strips.
I liked them. Greetings from Colombia! I bet the customes will be out of this world!
Alexander Dale Oen should have been there. I'll never forget you, Alex. My biggest role model ever.
London 2012 Mascots - Out of a Rainbow - my kids liked it when they saw this played. The logo is growing on me now that some of the designs have come out. Only 675 days to go until the opening ceremony. I wonder how may BorisBikes will still be in the Capital by then?
a perfect mixture of cute and creepy i love it
i love them, they are totally different to any other olympic mascot and they are amazingly cute !!!
@midnightalastor its ment to represent the uk as both names are historic famous places in london and they made the idea of having two metal things, cuz two drips came from the last gurder thing for the olympic stadium. :)
These mascots are totally awesome. I don't know what you guys are talking about.
we aint the most creative as you can tell we cant offer an amazing opening ceremony like the Chinese but what we can offer is an atmosphere unlike any other
mandeville and wenlock are too under appreciated
Oh my gawwwwd this is so cute
is it me or have i just been missing them through out the games so far?
Better than many other Olympic mascots. And there are many other children's characters who you could say are ugly and boring. Wenlock and Mandeville are to say the least original.
Aww they're so cute! I love it =) Got both of the plushies for Christmas ^.^
I kinda like them :) Cool first post! :)
@Firegrubs I completely agree! And why do the numbers 2012 look reminiscent of ice chuncks? I thought this was the Summer Olympics?
That children laugh at 2:12 is used in EVERY SINGLE TV SHOW!! I remember it in Diddy Kong Racing for Nintendo 64!!
AWE THEY ARE SO CUTE!
That's a very... interesting little piece there.
They are better mascots then the 2010 winter games mascots that is for sure.
This story makes the mascots sense otherwise I wouldn't of liked them as much but how can you not love these super cute super cool Mascots designed for children not design experts.
Love these two Sports Techie's!
Cool
are the big eyes in reference to how london has security camera's everywhere and how england's becoming more and more like 1984? perhaps
This is what happens when you do designs by committee? If this is supposed to get me all excited for this white elephant then no it doesnt?
Does anyone know where I can escape for a few weeks while this tripe is on?
They really need to bring out some plushy versions of these!
Before I watched this video the new mascots seemed kind of creepy looking, but after watching this video, I suppose that they are kind of cute and clearly aimed at selling to kids, something that will have to be done if the Olympic games are to be successful in future years as well as this year.
I love these, they are super cute. Nice little story line. Not a rubbish cuddly lion. Original and different.
i like the mascots as well and the opening ceremony was AWESOME!!!!!!!! british can do a big sport holiday...
this Olympic I watch it was the best even my friends and my family even the teacher watch it. well do some more next time and I really like mascots and you was the best one ever :D
I wish I would go to London because I want to be in a Olympic
Missed those O.o where are a few?
Got no human grace, they're eyes without a face.
I really didn't like the mascots. I didn't like that they had one eye either. But I've grown really really fond of Wenlock, I find that mascot so cute. I even have one of the official Wenlock keyrings and a plush toy. I loved this story :D Made me happy.
Why havent i seen this advert b4 on TV?????
so...the comedy relief alien from Lilo and Stitch is/are a mascot?
They're so cute!
I like them. so cute. I am also impressed :)
I thought I was going crazy, but I could see the same just like you, mate!!!
areas of interest
2:26 (pyramid)
1:42 again, pyramid (the shard), but why is it the only skyscraper in sight? when their would be plenty of other tall buildings to be seen from that distance?
Wenlock is so cute
Great way to get the kids interested.
What's the pose at 2:38?
Please check out Gold for Gold an Olympic Dream by Tokyo Rose
Industry in England?
Didn't like that they had one eye? Maybe you were scared by The Odyssey as a child and found the part with the cyclops frightening. But being against one-eyed characters is a form of prejudice. Look at Mike in Monsters Inc.
I love these mascots, modern, fashionable and out of a fairytale lol
Interesting looking mascots.
How wholesome...
Cant wait for my plushes to get here co their just so adorable more adorable than any other
Apparently Google rankings are everything ... As I stated once before "Go Britain!!!"
at first i really didn't like the design for the mascots. but now i've grown rather fond of them =) especially after seeing Wenlock cheering on the athletes during the Men's 10,000m Final.
this film gave me a warm fuzzy feeling in my stomach (and no, it's NOT nausea).
I thought the Beijing and Vancouver mascots were bad, but what in Helheim were those things? At least the critters from the previous games were relevant (Avatars of the Chinese 5 classic elements and mythical creatures, and an isolated species of gopher native to BC). Now we got two lumps of reject steel.
those things are so cool!
what are those aluminium things??
so adorable!!!
@MHUnited1 there have been worse mascots, don't tell me you think the greek ones of 2006 or the Atlanta 96 ones were better?
Nice! I like it a lot.
I dont see the mascots in the inaguration ¿O_o?
...wow - they certainly are different. But I do kind of like them :)
So, in a nutshell, George retired, and using the bits of metal left over he made these little statue things for his grandchildren, who ungratefully let them out the window.
I love this.
Is that Kang and Kodos from the Simpsons?
@MajikPanda I think they finally want to be known now. Either way it goes we can't do anything about it.
the aliens are coming!!!!
Nice mascots!
i loved the video
3:05 dounble rainbow! What does it mean!
cutest thing ever.
4fingers?
The dog's name is Dirty...
It's a shame more people don't like them. I personally think they're kind of cute... they're quirky and original. But of course that's just my opinion.
As cute and charming as these characters are, they don't seem like.. Olympic mascot material. But whatever sells more merch to the children, I guess. Personally, i think they belong in a Pixar movie. And don't get me wrong, they'd probably have an absolutely adorable movie.
I can't take them seriously, though.
@gareth031080 does too
Toejam and Earl are our mascots?
I kinda don't get it. Why these things?
Why do the Olympics need a mascot and a logo?
Oh like them! I think they're cute... whatever they are... it doesn't matter what they are though they are really cute :)
very adorable, as for me
I actually think this is a pretty cool explanation considering I also think the mascots look awesome lol
Is that George Foreman?
I like them, they have a lot of potential and flexibility!
Doctor Frankenstein was wrong! You don't use lightening to bring things to life...you use love, hardened steel, and RAINBOWS!
Whoa! That was creapy. I don't scare easy but that one just about did it. Anyone else just a little weirded out on that?