How to Hug Your Dragon
New Zealand has many fine attractions, such as Hobbiton, the magnificent scenery of Milford Sound, Aukland’s Sky Tower, the Weta Cave in Wellington, and the Wellington Zoo, where visitors can actually hug a dragon. Yes, Grandpa Dragon loves getting hugs, like this: And look, there’s a zoo map near Grandpa for your convenience: What a […]
Pal Tiya in the News, April 28, 2014
The New Zealand paper Cook Strait News published an article about Kim and Warren Beaton’s new sculpting material, Pal Tiya, which they’ve developed to be durable, non-toxic, inexpensive and has other fine attributes which are listed here. More is revealed in the newspaper report. Read on:
Grandpa Dragon on a Plane
The appearance of a dragon on an Air New Zealand plane has caused quite a stir in the media. Grandpa Dragon comments: “Why ARE folks making such a big fuss over seeing MY FACE on an aeroplane? Honestly! I’m more embarrassed about having my DONUT obsession exposed!!! “…Which reminds me, when you’re visiting me at […]
Grandpa Dragon’s New Home
Want to hug a dragon? Well, now you can. At long last, Grandpa Dragon has found a home, at the Wellington Zoo in New Zealand. Here are a couple shots of his arrival: After he was transported from his previous location, Grandpa had to have his two halves sealed properly. Here he is waiting for […]
Grandpa Dragon Makes His Move
In the Spring of 2013, Wellington, New Zealand sculptor Kim Beaton began a search for a permanent home for her three-ton earthquake-proof yet huggable masterwork, Grandpa Dragon. Today, the Grandpa Dragon Facebook page began posting photos of Grandpa’s move to his new home. Lovely Wellington sky, isn’t it? Here’s Grandpa at his present location. Where […]
Wanted: A Home for Grandpa Dragon
After five months of construction, Wellington, NZ sculptor Kim Beaton and 30 volunteers have placed their creation, Grandpa Dragon, on display at Shelly Bay Wharf, after a debut last year at The Hobbit Artisan Fair at Waitangi Park. But they’re looking for a permanent home for him. Anyone want a 3-ton dragon? Grandpa even has […]
