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Angie Maxine

Angie is a co-owner and partner of BAM Mascots, a leading Canadian maker of custom designed mascots.

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Get into The Spirit with “Pal-Mac Love” and a Custom School Mascot

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 1, 2017 9:01:05 AM / by Angie Maxine posted in School Mascots, Animal Mascots, Customer Feedback

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School spirit is a pretty incredible thing – it promotes teamwork, it brings everyone together and it makes you feel like a part of a community.
 
Just recently, one of our clients shared some of their school spirit with us and we couldn’t be more impressed.
 
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is located in Wayne-County and consists of two elementary schools (primary and intermediate) and a District Campus with a Middle School and High School.
 
The perfect example of school spirit in action, Palmyra-Macedon Central School District kicked off their 2017 Spirit Week by bringing all of the schools together to create a music video of the students, teachers and their mascot rocking out to “Pal-Mac Love”, an Uptown Funk inspired anthem.
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How to Create a Fully Customized & Unique Mascot

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 27, 2017 2:35:15 PM / by Angie Maxine posted in Concepts to Creations

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You want your mascot to be uniquely yours so that the moment someone sees it; your brand comes to mind. It is no surprise then, that you want a mascot that can be fully customized to your needs.
 
And it isn’t just about colour or fabric. You need to consider facial appearance, desired body shape, function and features, and performance durability. You need to ensure your mascot is tailored to your specific needs and fulfills your vision.
 
At BAM Mascots, we offer a fully customizable experience, starting with a custom design concept.
 
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Get Ready to Design your Mascot with These 4 Helpful Questions

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 14, 2017 9:21:00 AM / by Angie Maxine posted in Custom Mascots, Mascot Design, Concepts to Creations

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If you’ve decided to create a mascot your team, school, organization or event, the big question is what kind of mascot would everyone love? Are you starting from a blank canvas or do you already have some design ideas?

There are several ways to decide on a mascot character; for example, using your logo, a play on a team name, or an object associated with your event. Choosing the type of character is the first step. Everything else falls out of that: colours, facial expressions, body shape, props, attire, fabrics.
 
Here are some questions to answer when deciding on your character.
 
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Our Mascots Perform Around the World!

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 10, 2017 4:25:07 PM / by Angie Maxine posted in custom mascot, Sports Mascots, Animal Mascots

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BAM! Mascots may be based out of Canada, but that isn’t the only place you will find one of our mascots!

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UCN's Mascot Warms Hearts in the North

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 29, 2017 8:00:00 AM / by Angie Maxine posted in School Mascots, Mascot Stories

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University College of the North (UCN) is an educational institution in northern Manitoba, Canada, with two locations - The Pas, and Thompson. The school provides a unique focus on education and training, which is fundamental to the social, and economic development of the region. UCN prides itself on cultural openness, inclusiveness, and tolerance, and is respectful of Aboriginal and northern values.

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Building a Sense of Community with Choo Choo Charlie, The Grand Station Mascot!

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 19, 2017 12:20:00 PM / by Angie Maxine posted in Brand Mascots, Mascot Stories

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Being part of a community is an important aspect of life. It helps us feel connected, appreciated, safe, healthy and happy, and it makes us feel like we are part of something bigger.

That’s why so many schools, teams and businesses take the time to build a community for fans and customers. A community helps create a better connection between the brand and its followers - one that goes beyond the product, service or experience, and in many cases, has a positive effect on the organization’s success.

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