iló Mechanical Wooden Automata Angel Merry

“Listen! Can you hear the trumpet’s call? That’s me, Merry—Angel of Celebration, playing my horn, calling one and all to attend the World Gala — a celebration of life! Now is the time to leave your cares behind and think about possibilities the future may hold. There will be feasting, dancing and merriment for all!” – Merry

Merry re-read the caption on the invitation for the hundredth time, but couldn’t muster the enthusiasm for tonight’s party. She had been giving sparkle and life to celebrations all over the world for centuries, and yet could not shake the feeling that something was wrong.

The party was set to take place in a fine old house—not a mansion, but a family home that would exclude no one. The front door featured a beautiful handmade wreath, the hall festooned with pictures of the family (and their many pets!). The dining table wore a red tablecloth and was laden with every snack you can think of from pizza to potato chips, Angel food cake to candy apples. The dance floor wasn’t huge, but was polished to a mirror sheen, and lightly sprinkled with glitter—with a mirror ball overhead. The ceiling was a mass of colourful balloons and a confetti bomb would go off at midnight. The well known angel DJ Winged Victory was set to play (a friend of Merry’s with a special talent for coaxing people onto the dance floor). He would start with the classics that everyone knows, then segue into an acoustic vibe to give people a chance to chat (and eat). Finally, later in the evening he would pump up the energy level with some bass-heavy electronic dance music.

Invitations to addresses all over the world were hand-delivered (having wings does have its advantages). The guest list was inspired by an old nursery rhyme and included people from all walks of life. Sharp-eyed party goers might spot the following:

Tinker, Tailor,
Soldier, Sailor,
Rich Man, Poor Man,
Beggar Man, Thief.

Soon after, the RSVPs came flooding in. Most were eager to circle the date on their calendars and get their party dresses out. Of course, as always, some had prior engagements, and one or two were ill, but the rest were eager to attend. Except for YOU. Merry was crushed when she realised you weren’t coming. If you’re not a fan of big parties I understand. It can be hard to walk into a room of strangers, but you never know who you’ll meet. What you’ll overhear. And you may even bump into an old friend. Yes, it’s not easy putting yourself out there, but that’s what life is all about. Meeting new people, making new friends, and you might even have a good time!


Automata

Size: L 26.1cm x W 25.1cm x H 42.4cm Part quantity: 103 pcs Hand crank/motor drive Build time: about 30 min.
	Size: L 26.1cm x W 25.1cm x H 42.4cm Part quantity: 103 pcs Hand crank/motor drive Build time: about 30 min.
Size: L 26.1cm x W 25.1cm x H 42.4cm Part quantity: 103 pcs Hand crank/motor drive Build time: about 30 min.
	Size: L 26.1cm x W 25.1cm x H 42.4cm Part quantity: 103 pcs Hand crank/motor drive Build time: about 30 min.
Size: L 26.1cm x W 25.1cm x H 42.4cm Part quantity: 103 pcs Hand crank/motor drive Build time: about 30 min.

“Listen! Can you hear the trumpet’s call? That’s me, Merry—Angel of Celebration, playing my horn, calling one and all to attend the World Gala — a celebration of life! Now is the time to leave your cares behind and think about possibilities the future may hold. There will be feasting, dancing and merriment for all!” – Merry

Merry re-read the caption on the invitation for the hundredth time, but couldn’t muster the enthusiasm for tonight’s party. She had been giving sparkle and life to celebrations all over the world for centuries, and yet could not shake the feeling that something was wrong.

The party was set to take place in a fine old house—not a mansion, but a family home that would exclude no one. The front door featured a beautiful handmade wreath, the hall festooned with pictures of the family (and their many pets!). The dining table wore a red tablecloth and was laden with every snack you can think of from pizza to potato chips, Angel food cake to candy apples. The dance floor wasn’t huge, but was polished to a mirror sheen, and lightly sprinkled with glitter—with a mirror ball overhead. The ceiling was a mass of colourful balloons and a confetti bomb would go off at midnight. The well known angel DJ Winged Victory was set to play (a friend of Merry’s with a special talent for coaxing people onto the dance floor). He would start with the classics that everyone knows, then segue into an acoustic vibe to give people a chance to chat (and eat). Finally, later in the evening he would pump up the energy level with some bass-heavy electronic dance music.

Invitations to addresses all over the world were hand-delivered (having wings does have its advantages).
The guest list was inspired by an old nursery rhyme and included people from all walks of life. Sharp-eyed party goers might spot the following:

Tinker, Tailor,
Soldier, Sailor,
Rich Man, Poor Man,
Beggar Man, Thief.

Soon after, the RSVPs came flooding in. Most were eager to circle the date on their calendars and get their party dresses out. Of course, as always, some had prior engagements, and one or two were ill, but the rest were eager to attend. Except for YOU. Merry was crushed when she realised you weren’t coming. If you’re not a fan of big parties I understand. It can be hard to walk into a room of strangers, but you never know who you’ll meet. What you’ll overhear. And you may even bump into an old friend. Yes, it’s not easy putting yourself out there, but that’s what life is all about. Meeting new people, making new friends, and you might even have a good time!