HERCULES THE LION - VILLA MASCOT

Hercules the Lion

Aston Villa Mascot

This figure of Hercules the Lion was a request from a young Villa fan, at first I was not sure if it would be possible but as you know I do like a challenge and I am very happy on how this figure turned out.

The figure was made by using a Subbuteo figure as a 'Skeleton' for Hercules then carefully adding modellers clay to get the size and shape correct. Using many intricate tools I was able to get the desired look of Hercules then I was able to simply paint him.

You will notice there is no sponsor on the shirt but simply 'AVFC' this is preferred as sponsors come and go (hopefully Hercules will not).

I maybe looking now to add real footballing Mascots to the Subbuteo Art collection. There are already requests for Arsenal's 'Gunnersaurus Rex' and Man Utd's 'Fred The Red'.

If you would a figure like this, any team or a custom figure of you choosing please contact me at:

Email: tecalee@hotmail.co.uk

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TOP 5 RETIRED PLAYERS 2012/13

This 2012-13 season has seen many great footballers retire as well as a manager known as 'Fergie'.

Here are my Top 5 retired footballers this season.

1. David Beckham - Wearing the '99 Treble Season Kit

Even if you do not follow football everyone has heard of Becks, a great loss to the game but I am sure will always be involved in the beautiful game.

2. Stiliyan Petrov - Support Stan #19

Villa captain, loved by all wherever he played, described by many as a true gent. Petrov announced his retirement earlier this month having spent over a year out of the first team, battling acute leukaemia. Petrov is in remission and has been charged with helping Cowans nurture Villa's future talent.

3. Paul Scholes - Wearing the '99 Treble Season Kit

Scholes spent his entire career at Man Utd and made his debut in 1994, Many past greats have said Paul Scholes was a player in his own league and is one of Alex Fergusons most important players.

4. Michael Owen - Wearing the '98 England V Argentina Kit

What a striker and what a goal versus Argentina in 98. Owen scored 158 goals in 297 matches for Liverpool and 40 in 89 games for England. A prolific striker with blistering pace.

5. Jamie Carragher - Wearing the 2005 Champions League Final Kit

Carragher is another rare player who spent his whole career at on club. 737 games for Liverpool and only the second player - after Ryan Giggs - to have over 500 league appearances for one club. A Kop legend.

The Top 5 line-up

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SUPPORT STAN #19

SUPPORT STAN

#19

It was a very sad day for me and footballing fans alike after Stiliyan Petrov announced yesterday his retirement from football.

As a Villa fan I admired our Captain and I would like to wish him and his family all the best for the future. 

You can read the full statement from Stan on the Official Villa website, just click the link below.

Statement by Villa club captain Stiliyan Petrov

I wish I was able to be at Villa Park tomorrow to stand with every fan in the stadium and applaud my Captain not only to see Stan lead out the teams or the 19th minute but the whole game and the lap of honour afterwards.

Here is my tribute to the Villa Captain, Hero, Legend, Immortalised in Subbuteo form with 'Support Stan' on the front and 'Petrov 19' on the back of his shirt.

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The Brilliant footballmishmash.com

I am over the moon to receive my footballmishmash.com poster depicting great footballing moments from the incredibally talented Alex Bennett.

An extract from his website footballmishmash.com

''Football Mishmash' is a massive hand-drawn illustration created from over 450 famous and infamous incidents from the history of football and featuring approximately 3000 individual characters'

Alex's work is simply beautiful, simply check out his website and order yourself a poster now, I cannot recommend highly enough how stunning his work is. An ideal present for that football fanatic, art lover, animation enthusiast or just a treat for yourself.

'The poster you will receive will be 170g with a high gloss finish.

They are approx 98cm wide x 69cm tall & you will receive your poster in a rolled tube'

Get your copy now at footballmishmash.com

INGLÊS FAZ ARTE COM BONECOS DE SUBBUTEO

Subbuteo In Brazil

O subbuteo é um jogo de futebol de mesa muito popular na Europa. Mais até que o futebol de botão praticado no Brasil. É jogado com o dedo, empurrando bonecos contra uma bolinha em direção a pequenas traves. Apaixonado pelo passatempo, o inglês Terry Lee resolveu fazer arte com subbuteo. E o resultado é fantástico.

A great article about my Subbuteo creations from the great Verminosos Por Futebol website in Brazil. Please click on the link below for the full article.

http://www.verminososporfutebol.com.br

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ROMARIO - Brazil Legend - World Cup 94 Winner

Romário

I really am lost for words, here we have two pieces I created for Brazilian legend and World Cup Hero Romário.

I like many others have admired Romário and he has always been an idol to me. I am very fortunate to have a brother-in-law, Carlos Brum, who works within politics in Brasilia and was able to pass these two pieces onto Romário.

Romário very kindly signed a couple photo's of the figures as well as signing my Brazil shirt. He also very kindly had his photo taken with the figures.

Romário Stats:

Here are just a few of his many individual honours.

Romário was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1994.

FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 1994

FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1994

Dutch League's top scorer: 1998-89, 1989–1990, 1990–91, 1991–92

Dutch Footballer of the Year: 1989

UEFA Champions League's top scorer: 1989–90, 1992–93

FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2002

Total Club appearances spanning 24 years:

886

Total Club Goals Spanning 24 years:

688

Romario won league titles wherever he played and achieved top scorer awards in many divisions around the World.

Famous quotes:

Johan Cruyff defined him as "genius of the goal area"

Roberto Baggio said: "Romário is one of the greatest players of all time. He has good technique and personality. He is a master of art in the penalty area."

International Career:

1987–2005 Brazil 70 Games - 55 Goals

You can follow Romário on Twitter @RomarioOnze

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Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez

Here is a request from @Judeykins an avid Liverpool and Luis Suarez fan.

Judy wanted to immortalise her favourite Luis Suarez celebration where he is kissing his wrist and here is the result.

A very controversial player in the footballing world who is greatly admired by the Red side of Liverpool for his free goal scoring. He is currently leading the goal scoring charts in the Premiership and is a transfer target for every top club in Europe.

Every figure and team is 100% Hand painted and created by Terry Lee - Subbuteo Art.

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