Famed for their business prowess rather than their childish sense of humour, will the Dragons see the funny side of Sarah Lu's creation the 'Youdoodoll', or will the small canvas dolls each customised with a photo of a Dragon's face, fail to amuse and incur the wrath of the Dragons?
At 9pm on Monday 22 October, Youdoodoll will be seen on UK television for the very first time as Brighton-based designer Sarah Lu climbs the stairs armed with a set of small canvas dolls, each with the glaring face of a Dragon, hoping to secure £35k investment in return for 25% for her mini-me, replica doll business. Immediately after Dragons' Den on Monday, Sarah Lu will be interviewed by Richard Bacon on Radio 5.
Youdoodolls make fun gifts for anyone. This Christmas, why not give your loved one a mini-me version yourself, or the face of a favourite lead singer on a Youdoodoll, or maybe there's someone who would relish having George Bush's face printed onto a Youdoodoll. Proud owners of the first dolls have let their imagination run wild as you will see when the Youdoodoll gallery launches at http://www.youdoodoll.co.uk. Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Depp and George Bush being popular choices so far, although Amy Winehouse looks quite magnificent too.
Soon to be available at www.youdoodoll.co.uk and priced £19.99 (+P&P/UK) each, creator Sarah Lu is also currently in negotiations with a number of high street retailers to stock Youdoodolls in time for the festive rush this Christmas. Further announcements will be made as the deals are signed.
Speaking about her time in the Den, Sarah Lu said: "I was absolutely terrified before going into the Den – so much so that I told one of the crew members that I was going to grab hold of his leg and he'd have to drag me in there kicking and screaming. Hour and half later when I emerged, I practically collapsed I was so tired!"
Links: www.youdoodoll.co.uk
Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/
Contact for further information:
Cass Stainton
0207 380 1000
07798 554520
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