Oh boy oh boy, are you as thrilled as I am to see ‘Space Cadets’ jump from a limited edition art print into a sculpture? I was so happy when this amazing artwork was revealed to be the sole sculpture for the 2019 ‘All Smiles’ collection and this really is a treasure!

Doug has sparred no detail in bringing to life one of his most popular artworks of a coin-operated space rocket. Many of the Doug Hyde gang are here, climbing aboard for their important space mission: the human character (in a spiffing yellow outfit), 'Monty' the black dog (I like to think of him as black labrador don’t you?) the brown and white dog and their little bull dog friend.

So what’s going on here in this hilarious scene? Well its clear the Rocket’s destination is the local park and the brown and white dog has come well prepared and brought along a space helmet!  The black dog is leaning over and is signalling his friend to put more 10p’s into the slot or is extending is hand to climb aboard…

I love the attention to detail, the cute green and blue ‘alien’ dog toys on the machine, the little dog’s ‘monster’ backpack and the multi-coloured lights on the back of the rocket; just like the real thing you can imagine them lighting up as the futuristic ‘space music’ plays.

There is so much fun to be had here and this new release will bring warmth and cheer to the coldest of days, lighting up your childhood imagination. Doug makes you remember: We never really grow up!