wallace and gromit

  • Aardman Animations is Running Out of Its Iconic Clay

    Aardman Animations is Running Out of Its Iconic Clay

    Aardman Animations has been defined by its clay animation techniques. Known as Newplast plasticine, it’s been used since the studio’s inception back in 1972, and have been used in all their productions, from the Wallace & Gromit shorts to more recent fare like Star Wars Visions and Shaun the Sheep. You know you’re watching an…


  • The Guts Of Gromit, The Dog From Wallace And Gromit

    The Guts Of Gromit, The Dog From Wallace And Gromit

    According to Nick Park’s answer to a Redditor’s recent question, the manufacturing cost for the original models of Wallace and Gromit is $US20,000 a pop. It’s hard to believe looking at Gromit’s guts here, but knowing that every single part — including the plasticine — is custom made, it seems like a reasonable price.