Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a72ca3f7a6c23de5a27b496e0cbfe5a1" );document.getElementById("c4023ad545").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We gained a wonderful client. The Griffin is a mythological character. The Griff is the King of the Beast and the King of the birds, so we muscled him up a bit too. That really makes the beer cans lovable. Subscribe to MLive.com. And his mind is racing on the next topic. Required fields are marked *. We’re big fans. Our relationship with the Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey began with the feet. There are buckles and straps and foam and leather and soles that have to be cut and there are doohickies and various types of elastic and webbing and something called “cloud”. The success of something like a beer can mascot is in the details. That's because I didn't want kids coming up to Griff (the mascot) at games and go, 'Hey, how come you're not talking?' GRAND RAPIDS - To Rob O'Neil, the opportunity to create the origin of Griff, the mascot of the Grand Rapids Griffins, was more than just writing and art work. It is not O'Neil's first contribution to the Griffins. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Griff’s mascot feet were old and tired, and the performer wasn’t happy. It was an honor. The adventure along the way involves the Calder Cup Trophy (the AHL's version of the Stanley Cup) and Griff's real role with the team. Our relationship with the Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey began with the feet. The comic book will also be given out to fans exiting Saturday's game and distributed through the Griffins youth foundation, kids club, hospital visits and community appearances. Grand Rapids Griffins 130 West Fulton Suite 111 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 774-4585 (800) 2-HOCKEY facebook; youtube; snapchat; twitter; instagram; flickr The Griffins were our first introduction to the world of hockey. He also created the design for the Jeff Hoggan superhero lunchbox give-away in January, 2015. GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TEAM MASCOT. "From there, the basic idea almost wrote itself.". Without that indentation, its a soup can. GRAND RAPIDS - To Rob O'Neil, the opportunity to create the origin of Griff, the mascot of the Grand Rapids Griffins, was more than just writing and art work. ….oh yeah, and get a look at Griff, that handsome, silver-winged mascot w/ a big beak. I love the poptops on these cans. I wanted to make sure there was continuity.". Your email address will not be published. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a96c56709ff2b3d81dd9e3c207ab72d8" );document.getElementById("e41ef14fc7").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Tagged With: Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey, Griff, Hockey mascot, mascot feet, silver wings, […] Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey Mascot – Griff’s Mascot Feet (AvantGarb) […], Your email address will not be published. The Afternoon Shift – Oct. 27 | Half Eagle, Half Lion, All Griffin. "There's one natural in my mind," he said. He got in touch with AvantGarb.. We made the Griff new feet and the performer was very happy with the feet. Rob O'Neil working on the Griffins comic book from his Grand Rapids home. All rights reserved (About Us). His idea was how Griff went from a mythological creature to a mascot. "All the Pretty Things" will be given out at the Griffins' matinee game 11 a.m. Wednesday against Manitoba. The Grand Rapids resident, who undertook the project for off hours from his job with Live Nation Entertainment, is a hardcore Griffins fan. Griff’s mascot feet were old and tired, and the performer wasn’t happy. He has been coming to games for 20 of the franchise's 21 years, or right after he got out of the military. Next to sculpting and building the head, making feet/shoe/boots for a mascot is the most complex. The Griffin (or Gryphon) is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. That's because O'Neil has already been commissioned by the Griffins for another edition  next year. In the top left corner of the comic book is a note of Issue #1. The crowd will be mostly kids, which is the whole idea. The Grand Rapids Griffins hold Bud Beer Can Mascot Races during the games – truly, Bud Beer-on-Ice! We made the Griff new feet and the performer was very happy with the feet. Combining the attributes of the "King of the Beasts" and the "King of the Air", it was thought to be especially powerful and majestic. It's very hockey-themed with some history lessons mixed in, including the construction of Van Andel Arena and the emergence of the hockey team in Grand Rapids. Us mascot makers think about ventilation all of the time. He presented the story line first, then came up with the artwork. This means we got to make wonderful silver wings put hints of feathers on the Griff’s head and give the guy really furry leg and feet.

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