December 2008
Unique Rabbit Studios design and fabricates pieces for Atlantis Tropical Resort, Bahamas. In conjunction with a major event planner in the Bahamas, Unique Rabbit Studios recently completed the design and fabrication of the entry façade for the Junkanoo festival; an upcoming event at the Atlantis Tropical Resort Paradise Island, Bahamas. The Junkanoo festival is indigenous to the Bahamas. It is a colorful street festival, full of music, dance, and fun. In addition to this, another project is the design and fabrication of a pre-ruined Atlantis themed environment. We’re excited about these projects and working with major event planners. As these exciting projects continue, look out for photos of our progress and finished pieces.
November 2008
IAAPA show recap! Unique Rabbit Studios exhibited on the main floor of the 2008 IAAPA. After many hours of brainstorming and jotting down concepts, we decided to use our Rabbit as inspiration. Thus, the idea for a galactic 25 foot cyborg rabbit warrior that landed in the midst of Polynesian inspired ruins. Unique Rabbit Studios over an 8 week period designed and fabricated our exhibit. Two lighted rabbit columns with a rustic appearance, stood as our entry point. Upon entrance was a futuristic space desk with moving gears and shafts, whereas, majority of these pieces were fully functional and outfitted with armature. Our Space Desk also housed a video portfolio of previous work. Standing between the 10 foot ancient rabbit tiki monoliths was our galactic rabbit. This was a great first time experience. We had the chance to meet lots of people, some of whom we look forward to establishing a long term business relationship with. Unique Rabbit Studios looks forward to participating in future IAAPA events and continuing our relationships with the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), IAAPA, as well as other associations and members. Check out our gallery for more pictures!
August 2008
URS, in conjunction with affiliate Architectural Foam Supply, Inc. (AFS), delivers custom designed, fabricated and hand finished elements for the redesigned storefront of The Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures™ of Cocoa Beach. Themed displays from URS include uniquely designed, custom fabricated and intricately detailed Tuthmosis III sphinx relief, King Ramses II sculptures, imposing (over 14’ tall) dinosaur bone replicas and massive Royal Egyptian Palm Columns. For its part, AFS was responsible for the design and manufacture of all other foam architectural enhancements for the storefront.
Founded in 1995 as The Dinosaur Store™, and recently renamed as The Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures™, this establishment markets and sells museum quality dinosaur skeletons and fossils, as well as other ancient cultural artifacts and replicas. Owners Steve and Donna Cayer turned to URS and AFS to reimage and reposition their business from a store to a tourist destination.
July 2008
Inspired by staff at international fashion house, Liz Claiborne Inc., URS designs and fabricates massive, intricately detailed, scrolled leaf, colonial style corbel for installation at Liz Claiborne flagship store in NYC.
April 2008
Jim Meckley, Founder of Scenic City Design of Cleveland, Tennessee, joins forces with URS. Upcoming projects include another T-Rex Cafe at Downtown Disney Orlando, The Dino-Store in Cocoa Beach, Hope Church - Springfield, Illinois and continued working relationship with Dadonna Studios.
February 2008
Unique Rabbit Studios (URS) is incorporated as demand continues to increase in the props & theming area.
December 2007
AFS completes a very high profile job with the city of “Miami Beach art deco district” when we recreated a twenty foot relief carving (historical landmark) for the side of the Fountain Blue Hotel Miami Beach.
November 2007
AFS exhibits its props & theming division at the IAPPA Show, Orlando Convention Center.
January 2007
Employee Shane Mitchell is promoted to Production Manager of the props & themeing division of AFS.
June 2006
AFS completes a joint project with local company Dadonna Studios. The project was an 45’ octopus for the T-Rex Cafe in Kansas City, MO.
January 2006
AFS acquires a second 4 axis router as the demand increases. Early projects include work for the Miami Heat, Café Iguana and Wonka Factory at Wannado City.
August 2005
Architectural Foam Supply (AFS) ventures into the Props & Theming industry by purchasing a 4 axis router to meet increasing demand for custom-made props and theming products in the Florida market.
