out of this world!
Ever wondered how thrilling it would be to come face-to-face with a Martian? How about Alien?
Well, visitors will find out when they attend the remarkable Invasion exhibition, which brings together an army of famous - and infamous - aliens, monsters, props and costumes from the Sci-Fi blockbusters.
The collection of fabulous movie props and costumes is guaranteed to scare - and thrill.
On show is the creature from the massive hit Alien, which starred Sigourney Weaver together with a huge iconic sleep chamber from that same movie, don't worry the cat's long gone.
Not to be left out Mutado from Babylon 5 is also a favourite of the exhibition - he's not prety.
Full size Martians and the horrific alien host from the X-files movie aside, there are some cute aliens too. Jim Henson's creation: Bobut will be there from the American Sci-Fi fantasy adventure Aliens In The Family.
In the costume department are exhibits from Planet of the Apes, Star Trek Enterprise, Andromeda, Stargate Atlantas, Red Dwarf and the Chronicals of Riddick.
Star attraction has to be Mat Le Blanc's hero spacesuit and the massive transporter spaceship model from the spectacular opening scene of the Lost In Space movie.
The exhibition also references a number licensed replicas, fan made replicas and toys all helping to illustrate the exhibition's purpose: to show how movies influence our popular culture.
This exhibition has created a huge wave of interest wherever it's been. Thousands have flocked to see the costumes and props from sci-fi productions. We expect people to be equally enthralled and perhaps a little frightened!
A monster hit at Torquay Museum, breaking all visitor records - up to 1000 visitors per day!
"Not only has INVASION been a spectacular stand-alone success in attracting visitors," says Carl Smith of Torquay Museum, "but it has also increased interest in our static collections and improved our customer loyalty - a vital aspect of the long-term health of the museum."
Creatures, costumes and props from everyone's favourite movies, together for the first time ever in one touring exhibition.
A blockbusting exhibition of sci-fi movie props and costumes.
In fact, everything you need for a spectacular, successful, engaging and educational temporary exhibition.
Works within any size of venue.
| • | Spectacular exhibits collection | • | Customisable promotional posters, flyers and press ads | |
| • | Display cases | • | Hi-res INVASION photography | |
| • | Plinths | • | Tested Bolt-on educational workshops and event ideas | |
| • | Original cinema posters | • | Press release - the exhibition attracts huge amounts of press focus | |
| • | Show cards |
For your shop: • Customisable INVASION magazine • INVASION merchandise
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We offer the collection on a 'dry hire' basis with pick up and delivery usually to and from Central Scotland. A Luton Box Van with tail lift is recommended.
Contents Insurance, Public Liability, and standard indemnities against loss, liability and expense associated with third party claims*, is the responsibility of the venue, whilst in transit and during the exhibition period.
Audio FX
An ambient sound track to the exhibition is available on CD which will enhance the overall visitor experience.
Children's educational workshops
Among others Invasion has a template for 'Happy People From Other Planets' drawing competition which we can be personalised.
Marketing Materials
We would love to produce the marketing material for you and with lots of images of the exhibition at our disposal and with a team of some of the best creative designers around, we are probably best place so to do. Do have a look at our interactive galleries at the foot of the IDEAS site here http://www.ideas.co.uk/main.html, We can provide a quotation or work to your budget. Alternatively we can provide empty belly artwork by e-mail.
ALIEN INVASION MORE THAN TREBLES VISITOR NUMBERS AT TORQUAY MUSEUM
Torquay Museum's visitor numbers were launched into orbit when it exceeded its visitor target for 2009 in just ten weeks thanks to INVASION, a touring exhibition provided by Scottish company Ideas. Nineteen thousand visitors came through a museum which expected to see 5,000 in the whole of 2009.
On the busiest day, over 1,000 visitors came to see the display of creatures, props and costumes from landmark and popular science fiction films and television series such as Alien, Lost in Space, Mars Attacks, Predator, Robocop, Star Wars, Terminator and The X-Files. Previously, the highest number of visitors the museum attracted in a day was 300.
"INVASION has its roots in a project commissioned for the Zenith Project some years ago" explains Don Jack, Creative Director of Ideas, the design consultancy that provided the exhibition. "We were asked to create a vision for a £20m visitor attraction, indoor ski centre and water park for Scarborough's North Bay. One of our proposals: UFOLand, evolved into INVASION, an exhibition which has since appeared in many museums and tourist attractions over the years."
"Because Ideas is a full service creative agency," he continues, "we can advise on and provide related merchandising, vital in maximising the profitability of any exhibition. We have enormous experience in developing interactive and educational events, workshops, guest appearances and bolt-on event ideas which we know work, because our clients have used them in the past to great effect .
IDEAS are curators of a range of touring exhibitions developed by IDEAS' exhibitions arm. Titles include: INVASION - aliens, monsters, props and costumes from the Sci-Fi blockbusters, CELEBRITY - a collection of personal belongings from the world of show business, ROBOTS - life size robots, cyborgs and androids from television and cinema and ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS - an exhibition of the must-have toys and games from the last 50 years of Christmas mornings.
The principal artifacts are sourced from a variety of sources including museums, leading auction houses, film studios, TV prop departments, costumiers, prop makers, private institutions and individuals. To our knowledge, our original screen used costumes and props, licensed props personal items or fan-made look-a-like items have been acquired free of any resale or public display restrictions. Our collections are entirely independent, not affiliated to, endorsed (nor supported) by any individual film production company. No celebrity endorsement
is implied or intended. Registered trade marks referred to are the exclusive property of their respective owners. However unlikely, our host venues agree to comply with any request for removal of an item believed to be in breech of any intellectual property restriction. The owners of the collection make no claim to ownership of any such marks or knowingly misuses nor misapplies such marks. Due to our continous development, exhibition content is subject to change, however, any additions, upgrades or other changes outwith our control to a booked exhibition will be notified and agreed with the hosting venue.
Our collections are used by institutions for educational, commentary, reporting, research, scholarship and display purposes we believe in a uniquely entertaining way.
In particular we would like to thank Warner Brothers Store for their kind support and encouragement and all who have helped bring these exciting collections together.
Contextual images included on descriptive labels are for editorial or educational purposes. These are likely to require clearance or permission from the copyright holders for any purpose such as advertising or marketing. For advertising and marketing purposes we recommend the use of our cleared, pre-prepared press ads, posters and flyers.
On all marketing materials we recommend including the following disclaimer:
Names shown may be trade marked or registered trade marks of their respective companies. Registered and unregistered trade marks are the exclusive property of their respective owners. The owners of the exhibition and venue make no claim to any such marks nor willingly or knowingly misuses or misapplies such marks.
No celebrity nor film production company endorsement is intended or implied. No copyright infringement is intended.
N. B. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with collection prior to booking.
The general condition of these items props and costumes is entirely consistent with use and purpose. In some case, distressed appearance is what gives these props their sense of reality, allowing us to suspend our belief. This aged patina is achieved by the prop-maker and accentuated by lighting on set or CGI.
For the most part, these items were not created for close scrutiny nor ironically for display. Although movie props and costumes may not look as slick as they can appear on screen, it is this very quality which make this such a fascinating and seductive exhibition. It's a behind the scenes look at a unique part of movie making history.
Marketing Materials
We would love to produce the marketing material for you and with lots of images of the exhibition at our disposal and with a team of some of the best creative designers around, we are probably best place so to do. Do have a look at our interactive galleries at the foot of the IDEAS site here http://www.ideas.co.uk/main.html, We can provide a quotation or work to your budget. Alternatively we can provide empty belly artwork by e-mail.
Audio FX
An ambient sound track to the exhibition is available on CD which will enhance the overall visitor experience.
Booking
Booking is straight forward. Just drop us an email with your dates and we will send you confirmation together with a deposit invoice (usually 20%). Bookings are accepted subject to contract approval on a first come basis.
A 30% kill fee is payable if you decide to cancel within 3 months of your start date. Full fee remains payable if you decide to cancel within 1 month of your start date.
Tour dates - Please let us know if you require to be updated regarding exhibition tour dates and locations.
Transportation and insurance
Contents Insurance, Public Liability, and standard indemnities against loss, liability and expense associated with third party claims, is the responsibility of the venue, whilst in transit and during the exhibition period.
The Hirer will indemnify the the owners of the exhibition and hold it harmless against all claims, liabilities, losses, costs,
damages, expenses, including consultants and legal fees and court costs, demands, causes of action, or indirectly arising out of or related to whatsoever which may be brought against it by any person arising out of the hire or the event.
Due to the rigors of transportation, it is likely that on arrival at the venue, all plinths will require to be painted, indeed we would reccomend this. For best results please use silk or satin paint applied by small radiator roller.
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