Mr Blobby Costume

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I can’t remember what triggered it at all,” Balcombe says of his 25-year hobby. “Basically, I had some money to spend, and nostalgia comes into this hugely.” Balcombe never hid behind his sofa when watching Doctor Who, but remembers cuddling up with his mum and dad when the Daleks were on screen. Miller, Adam (23 April 2020). "Peter Kay thanks NHS staff as thousands send emotional clips for Amarillo remake".

Set in a large house in the fictional village of Crinkley Bottom, the show was a staple of Saturday night TV and Mr Blobby's character – which was initially just meant to be a small part of the show – soon spawned its own following. This costume is made of foam rubber covered with a rubber-type material with a shoulder support. Consequently as it is now over 25 years old, there is the inevitable ageing to the foam and the rubberised coating.It continued: “This was made by the BBC’s costume supplier for an overseas version of Noel’s House Party. Unfortunately before it could be delivered the overseas show was cancelled and neither the broadcaster or the BBC’s production team wanted it – so it sat in my office until a move meant it came home with me some years ago. Arnot, Chris (2 January 1994). "Marketing: The search for life after Mr Blobby: How a good judge of". The Independent . Retrieved 18 September 2023.

a b c "We look at what happened to the stars behind those Christmas one-hit wonders". Mirror.co.uk. 14 December 2008 . Retrieved 3 September 2020. Bizarre farewell to Virgin Trains video featuring Richard Branson and Mr Blobby Manchester Evening News 21 November 2019 At the time of writing, the Blobby costume has already had an incredible 71 bids, and with nearly a week left of the auction, could go up by several more thousands of pounds.Consequently as it is now over 25 years old, there is the inevitable ageing to the foam and the rubberised coating. This means it is less suitable to be worn as the unit is not [as] supple as it was in 1996.” In 2012 Mr Blobby made a guest appearance on the 23 September episode of The Big Fat Quiz of the Year "The Big Fat Quiz of the '90s". [11] The original man in the Blobby suit, Barry Killerby, is a classically trained Shakespearean actor from Bradford, West Yorkshire. [3] In 2008 he was working as a compere for an entertainment company. [3] [38] He commented that working as Mr Blobby was harder than it looks by saying "People think it's easy bouncing around saying, 'blobby', but they should try it. It was exhausting and demanding." [38] Killerby's final appearance as Blobby was on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year in December 2012. [50] Paul Denson [ edit ] At least there’s some good news. When Blobby appeared in panto in Peter Pan in Milton Keynes in 2021 (played by a variety of actors, but not Killerby), Unique made two new costumes, which Pascoe confirms they still own, along with a “battered, old” original Blobby.

Tesco enlists Mr Blobby for campaign celebrating 100 years of 'great value' ". Archived from the original on 30 May 2019 . Retrieved 30 May 2019.I remember going to a big multiplex and asking the manager if I could just watch the adverts before the film,” Balcombe says. “They let me – but they kept an eye on me.” It’s best of British, really,” says Scott of his collection – he also owns props from reality competition Britain’s Got Talent. Scott is seeking funding for his own museum, but in the meantime says: “We’re probably going to take the collection out on the road and speak about it to Women’s Institutes and Lions clubs.” On 6 September 2019, Mr Blobby appeared on the 20th Anniversary episode of Loose Women where he grappled Carol McGiffin, losing an eye in the process. [19] Classic Clips: The 1990s". UK Gold. 22 October 2007. "I really didn't get it, to be honest...Millions of people just loved [Blobby], but he was far from amusing to me."

I confuse people': Noel Edmonds on bank fraud, Mr Blobby and his 'barmy' reputation". The Guardian. 1 June 2019. The user warned that the costume can “only be for personal home display use” as Mr Blobby is trademarked, meaning it cannot be hired out or used for public performance. They also said: "Please note there is no voice speaker included in this sale - it is simply the costume only." A third park based in Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft also failed to outlive the 1990s but maintained successful revenue during and after the Crinkley Bottom branding. a b c d Kolbert, Elizabeth (27 March 1994). "Britain's Answer To Barney". The New York Times . Retrieved 13 May 2010. Mr Blobby has toured around the UK making public appearances at events such as university balls and in pantomime, and has made short videos and sketches exclusively for his official YouTube channel. [9]

a b c d e f g h Kindon, Frances (22 November 2018). "Man inside Mr Blobby and what happened to the disgraced character". Mirror.co.uk . Retrieved 3 September 2020. In November 2018, during Noel Edmonds' appearance on the eighteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Mr Blobby made guest appearances on Loose Women and This Morning and was interviewed about Edmonds' time on the show. [15] [16] John McLagan stood as "Mr Blobby" in the Littleborough and Saddleworth by-election in 1995, having changed his name by deed poll. He came seventh out of ten candidates, with 105 votes (0.2%). [10] Britain's Got Talent plunged into chaos as Mr Blobby contestant drenches Simon Cowell in nostalgic '90s gunge". Digital Spy. 6 May 2023 . Retrieved 7 May 2023.