A collage of four images from the MINI Icon Drops 08 Editions commercial by Critical Mass: a car-shaped figure covered in liquid metal, a draped UK flag, red laser outlines, and one wrapped in green moss and plants. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Critical Mass Drops “MINI Icon Drops” 08 Special Editions

MINI’s long history of vehicle customization receives an exclamation point in this new CG spot for their 08 Special Editions produced by the NY office of digital design agency Critical Mass thru Goodby Silverstein & Partners. [Watch]

An illustrated person rides a bicycle along a winding path, surrounded by green trees and flowers, under a sunny blue sky. Inspired by Studio AKA’s Cyclist commercial for Alliance Witan, the scene feels vibrant and full of life. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Spinning Wheels: Kristian Andrews and Studio AKA Keep Alliance Witan Moving

Evoking the feel of 20th century modernist travel posters, Studio AKA director Kristian Andrews and London illustrator Charlie Davis hit the road for UK investment trust Alliance Witan, thru agency Libertine London. [Watch]

Five miniature figurines appear to climb a large peanut shell labeled "Not To Scale" using ropes. One figure on top cheers as others support or climb, all set against a plain green background—a fun nod to the National Peanut Board’s Peanuts Not Nuts campaign. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

It’s a Small World: Anthony Farquhar-Smith & Not To Scale Make the Case for Peanuts

Not To Scale director Anthony Farquhar-Smith invests his many stop-motion talents into building a Lilliputian world of peanut-obsessed characters for National Peanut Board thru agency Special USA. [Watch]

A cartoonish pink monster with four eyes and blue tentacles towers over a city with burning buildings, while a small blue finch perches on one tentacle. The scene, reminiscent of Kirsten Lepore's style, unfolds beneath fluffy clouds. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Kirsten Lepore & Mathematic Do “Whatever It Takes To Get Through The Day” for Finch

Prettybird director (and Oscar-nominee/Emmy-winner) Kirsten Lepore works with the animation crew at Mathematic and ex-droga5 ECD Kevin Weir to channel the many eccentricities of personal wellness for self-care app ​Finch. [Watch]

A collage of twelve colorful images from Stash 177, featuring animated characters, abstract art, a beetle, a mushroom, a baby on a swing, people in various artistic styles, and a creature with large eyes and Japanese text. Frame from Stash Magazine article.
Four animated children lie in a circle on grassy ground, surrounded by small, pink creatures with ears and tails. Flowers dot the scene, creating a peaceful, whimsical mood inspired by Great Outdoors Colorado ad “Take Your Brain Out” by Anna Mantzaris. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Anna Mantzaris Coaxes Kids to “Take Your Brain Out” for Great Outdoors Colorado

Working thru Denver agency Sukle, Passion Pictures director Anna Mantzaris applies her talents for warm and fuzzy stop-motion to the heavy lift of getting youngsters away from their screens and into the great outdoors. [Watch]