A cartoon gecko wearing scuba gear, including goggles, a snorkel, and an oxygen tank, stands on the edge of a sink with a bathroom faucet and counter visible in the background—just like the GEICO Gecko Dive commercial with VFX by Framestore. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Framestore Crew Dive Back in With GEICO Gecko

Back in February 2006, the GEICO Gecko graced the cover of Stash 17 (a monthly DVD at the time), and represented a giant step forward for CG mascots, introducing an unforced charm that was as rare then as it is now. [Watch]

Colorful, textured, furry objects surround three pairs of stylish sunglasses—one purple, one black, and one black with red details—against a white background in this playful Ray-Ban Kids Campaign by Ditroit and C41. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Furry Fun: Ditroit & C41 Focus on Ray-Ban Kids Campaign

Working thru EU production agency C41, CD Salvatore Giunta and the CG motion crew at Ditroit in Milan (whose work we track here) conjure a cast of mischievous mascots, for Ray-Ban’s fuzzy new kid’s campaign. [Watch]

A shrimp underwater is holding and playing an electric guitar, surrounded by aquatic plants and amplifiers with beams of light filtering through the water—setting the stage for a rocking Eat the Wild - Skull Island Prawns commercial. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Shredding Shellfish: Josh De Boer & Outer Circle “Eat the Wild” for Skull Island

Prawn Rock is not a music category you’ll find on Spotify but that could change with the release of this spot from the all-Australian team of director/animator Josh De Boer, prodco Outer Circle, and agency Bonfire. [Watch]

Animated person wearing sunglasses and an Arsenal football jersey with Emirates Fly Better logo, surrounded by yellow rays and blue streaks, looking confident and upward—as if embodying the spirit of “Welcome to the Arsenal State of Mind” brand film by Fx Goby & Nexus. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Fx Goby & Nexus Welcome You to the Arsenal State of Mind

After winning the 2025/26 Premier League title in May (ending a 22-year drought), fans of Arsenal FC are justifiably in a good mood and this new spot from Nexus director Fx Goby reflects the glow of that joy perfectly. [Watch]

A woven tapestry shows a person and two horses, all looking through telescopes. The person and horses are side by side, with ornate, colorful designs framing them in shades of red, gold, and blue—a striking visual that echoes how Petrick & Director Natalia Bazina roll out the carpet for WOSTOK. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Petrick & Natalia Bazina Roll Out the Carpet for WOSTOK

Working with berlin-based director Natalia Bazina, the crew at Petrick expand their extensive portfolio of animation styles with this tactile take on stop-motion carpets for German soft drink brand WOSTOK. [Watch]

Close-up of a section of a US one-dollar bill, showing the detailed engraving of the number 1 and ornate leaf designs in black and white—an intricate symbol often referenced by McAlvany in discussions on US Dollar strength and wealth management. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Roman White & Emberscope Tastefully Erase the US Dollar

Working through Tennessee animation studio Emberscope Studios and agency Fire Kite, veteran director/animator Roman White carefully defaces a US dollar bill to lure clients to a wealth management webinar. [Watch]