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Posted on 26/06/26 08:15:53 AM

Steve Caplin
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Re: Challenge 1110: Out for delivery

First to trip the delivery driver this week was GKB, with a cascade of colourful balls. I like the fact that you’ve gone to the trouble of turning all the boxes the other way up: immaculately done, and it really makes the gag. I’m glad to see Punch and Judy shows are still carrying on, and your life-size escapees fit the scene neatly. Sausages! It’s always sausages.

Gnome time for DavidMac, with some neat tightrope action. I like the duplicated pillar, but question your perspective compared to those behind it. The hint of a gnomic reflection is a nice detail. Are two parcel carriers more distractible than one, do you think? I like the sense of foreboding here. The seeping oil (gotta love that Plastic Wrap) is very fine, with the added stickers. Subtly done. But the boy’s pose confuses me; the line of tiles he’s standing on doesn't tally with the direction he’s pointing in. As a Londoner I like the pigeon, with its frozen moment of imminent disaster. The rainy Gremlins entry does bring a memory of the film rushing back… excellent work on busting out of the box. Is that a bunch of naughty children about to hijack the explosives? And what are they planning to do with that screwdriver?

An expertly repositioned body from Ben Boardman, the parcel flying off the top really making the action. And that’s a perfect pose for the girl with the phone. Are the scooter riders something of a distraction, though? Their shadow and motion blur seem to detract from the realism. The cart is the perfect solution in a truly immaculate entry – you’ve even used the same girl who tripped him earlier, and those scooter riders are enjoying their coffee. Beautiful work.

A cat, a skate and a banana skin? Plenty of slippage potential from lwc. The robot delivery service seems to be going without a hitch – I really enjoy the subtle motion here. Acme marbles! There’s a roadrunner-like sense of destiny here. A nice cascade. Of course, angry dogs are the bane of every delivery person’s life… and great to see you’ve squeezed last week’s Batmobile in there. And the crocodile makes a welcome guest appearance, complete with delivery label! I like the Minions. Nicely animated.

Good to see both the Chuckle Brothers and Eric Sykes in Ant Snell’s classic disaster setup. Not sure about the dust smudge on the pane of glass; wouldn’t a reflection have done the job?

I appreciate the small AI logo in the bottom right corner of Frank's entertaining entry – a good signifier. The edited boxes are good, as is the sense of toppling. But does he need something to be tripping over? Ah yes – such as an open manhole. Is the man on the ladder necessary? I’m afraid my knowledge of skunks is limited to Pepe le Pew – but your one seems to have some serious attitude. I like the Wanted poster. The manhole followup is glorious. Nicely understated. I was going to ask where the basketball came from, but then I saw the sign on the wall. Problem solved.

A fine trip from Vibeke, and I think this is one of those instances in which AI is the perfect tool. You might like to think about the physics of falling objects: those at the top would naturally fall further, and quicker, than those below. There’s something too perfect about the skateboard entry, which does indeed scream AI… is it a valid piece of Photoshop work? The debate continues.

I see tooquilos is blaming it on faulty box taping – nicely done. Small point: the delivery driver was on my eye line… that’s a huge woman in the background! I like the action in the animated version – but who’s the woman talking to?

An ingenious reversal from dwindt, there’s something really charming about the way the boxes are carrying him. I like the shadow of the shoes. The selfie stick is almost impossible to see against that dark window: maybe turn the screen around so we can see it?

A remodelled station forecourt from Mariner, and that unicycle does seem like an entertaining way of getting around. Why is the man’s head so small, though, and at such an unnatural angle? I’m sure you could have found a better fitting head.

Posted on 26/06/26 08:44:34 AM

Mariner
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Re: Challenge 1110: Out for delivery

Steve wrote
...I’m sure you could have found a better fitting head.

I disagree, Steve. Look at the size of the original head... it is quite a bit smaller.
Mayebe the angle isn't quite right, but it's very hard to find a head which is just the right age, with a nice amile and facing (more or less) in the right direction, so I had to take what I could get.
Thanks Steve.

Posted on 26/06/26 10:17:06 AM

DavidMac
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Re: Challenge 1110: Out for delivery

Steve Caplin wrote:
I like the duplicated pillar, but question your perspective compared to those behind it.

Yes with good reason. I missed that. Left hand one is too small.

Are two parcel carriers more distractible than one, do you think?

Not sure I understand the question. Are you suggesting I could have had the DPD carrier peeking out the near side of his boxes? If so, the existing one does suffice, but that would have been a really fun idea! Yes!

But the boy’s pose confuses me; the line of tiles he’s standing on doesn't tally with the direction he’s pointing in.

Yes. I tried some puppet warping but it looked 'treated'. So I rather lazily left it.

As a Londoner I like the pigeon with its frozen moment of imminent disaster.

They are a menace here too. They shit on our sixth floor terrace. Ingrid hates them. She keeps this by the terrace door. Harmless, but effective!

The rainy entry does bring a memory of the film rushing back… excellent work on busting out of the box.

I saw it with my small boys and a bunch of their friends. The best way!

Is that a bunch of naughty children about to hijack the explosives? And what are they planning to do with that screwdriver?

Ah! I hadn't realised it's not very clear. It's not a screwdriver it's a radio transmitter. Once you appreciate that their intent is obvious!

Thanks Steve I really enjoyed this one ....... and so, clearly, did everyone else!

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Posted on 26/06/26 12:28:01 PM

lwc
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As David stated, a very fun and enjoyable challenge... thanks Steve!

Posted on 26/06/26 5:47:35 PM

GKB
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Thanks Steve

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Posted on 30/06/26 12:54:46 PM

Frank
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Thanks Steve. In the first one he slips on a banana peel .

Posted on 01/07/26 06:00:10 AM

tooquilos
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I like the action in the animated version – but who’s the woman talking to?

Thanks, Steve. She's telling him to clean up the mess!

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