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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Space Rhino

| By John Petersik | August 3, 2009 | 813 Comments

Fab Freebie: Space Rhino

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

This may be my favorite freebie title of all time. Is it the name of a band? Is it the newest Pixar film? Nope, it’s just the two words that describe the options that this week’s SIX winners will get to choose from thanks to Cardboard Safari. They’re the makers of cool, quirky animal trophies that are formed entirely out of intersecting pieces of laser-cut cardboard. So if you ever wanted that big moose head on your wall but didn’t have the heart to bust out your inner-Palin, they’ve got you covered.

Cardboard Safari Heads

In fact, Cardboard Safari is so environmentally friendly that their cardboard is all recycled, non-toxic and made locally. They’re actually based in nearby Charlottesville, VA and we’ve bumped into their quirky, cool products all over town lately (our friend Noah even helped design their skull-themed products) so we figured it was about time we did a giveaway with them.

Cardboard Safari Prizes

And just as the post title suggests, we’re giving away two of their newer products as they continue to expand beyond their signature trophies. This week’s winners will get to choose from their new Full-Body Rhino OR Astro Rocket (shown above). Each comes in three sizes in either brown or white cardboard (though they’re entirely paintable if you’d prefer, say, a pink rhino). They’re shipped flat and assembly is easy (kinda like a fun puzzle).

In fact, you can check out the video below of us putting together the – prepared to be shocked – small white rhino that we snagged for our very own home. You know how Sherry is about white animal accessories. You can also watch the video here on YouTube if the video isn’t working for you below. The whole thing took us about 15 minutes, not including a bathroom break for a certain four-legged family member.

Here are your giveaway details for this week:

  • PRIZE: Full-Body Rhino or Astro Rocket of any size and color from Cardboard Safari (each valued up to $58)
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “RHINO ME” or “ROCKET ME” based on your preferred prize and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: Tell us what your dream adventure vacation is. Would you love to go on a real life wild safari? Or maybe someday take a trip into space? Feel free to stretch the bounds of reality here – we’re dreaming after all!
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, August 5th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Six!
  • PRIZE SHIPS: Within the US of A only this time
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner(s) will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!

Oh, and here’s Robbie’s new home on the shelf above his ceramic cousin:

Cardboard Safari At Home

You know what they say. Happy wife, happy life.

Get more info on our freebies at our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Cardboard Safari.

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Comments

  1. lindsay says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    love your blog. rhino me!

    Reply
  2. Kelly says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    RHINO ME!!

    I would love to hike up to Machu Picchu one day!

    Reply
  3. Lori H says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    RHINO ME! I’d like Robbie’s twin brother!
    A month living in a house in Italy would be plenty adventurous for me.

    Reply
  4. Brian S. says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Rhino me!

    Reply
  5. Phil says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    ROCKET ME!

    I would love to go on an African safari!

    Reply
  6. Susie says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    RHINO ME!
    I would love to visit Ireland – cute guys with cute accents!

    Reply
  7. katevp says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    Rocket Me!1!

    Reply
  8. alissa says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    rhino me!

    japan would be my dream vacation

    Reply
  9. Alicia M says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    RHINO ME PLEASE! :)

    Reply
  10. Ashley says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    Rhino Me!

    I’d go anywhere on vacation as long as it’s somewhere I’ve never been. There are so many amazing places to see in this world, I can’t justify visiting the same place twice!

    Reply
  11. Kathleen says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    Rhino me!
    My favorite vacation would be someplace tropical with lots of outdoor activities, but also a spa. And it would be someplace with lots of old, perhaps ancient history to explore and learn about. Someone tell me where this place is!

    Reply
  12. Clare says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    Rhino Me!

    Our dream vacation is a 4 month road trip all over the U.S.

    Reply
  13. Leslie C says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    ROCKET ME!!! I definitely need this for my grandson’s nursery!

    Reply
  14. Christie Stearns says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    Yaaaay what a fun video!!!!!! I was smiling the whole time. You guys pick the best music. Your videos make me as happy as when I watch FRIENDS and I NEVER give anybody that compliment!!!!

    RHINO ME!!!

    Reply
  15. Beth says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    ROCKET ME!

    I would love to tag along for the ride with Anthony Bourdain. Adventure + food!!!!!

    Reply
  16. Michelle Rowe says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Rocket me! I would love to go to Italy someday.

    Reply
  17. Bridget says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Rocket me, rocket man ( and woman :) )!

    Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!

    -B

    Reply
  18. Ashley says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    ROCKET ME!

    Reply
  19. Heidi says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    RHINO ME!
    I would love to spend a month touring around Europe with no set plans :)

    Reply
  20. Amanda Soon-To-Be-T says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    Rocket Me!!
    Space, space by far. I was just at the EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and geeked out at seeing WhiteKnightTwo. I have my Virgin Galactic shirt on right now! I’m a geek…

    Reply
  21. Sherri says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    RHINO ME!!!!! I would love to go on a trip with Bear Grylls. His adventures scare the crap out of me, but look so amazing!

    Reply
  22. Samantha says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    RHINO ME!

    I would love to go on a cross country trip once my son gets older, and do lots of things that he would enjoy. I don’t think there could be anything better than traveling the world through my baby’s eyes!

    Reply
  23. Jenn R. says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Rhino Me! A safari would be wonderful. Two of my cousins are actually in Africa right now, one for the summer and the other semi-permanently. They’re having an amazing time.

    Reply
  24. Melle says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    RHINO ME!!!!

    Oh my! I NEED to win this! I bought the ceramic white Rhino and I think he needs a friend!

    Dream vacation…..Hawaii or Australia.
    Best Vacation Ever……3 weeks backpacking through Europe. France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland. Good Times!

    Reply
  25. sarah says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    RHINO ME!!!

    I would take two years off and travel EVERYWHERE.

    Reply
  26. Mallory says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    Rocket me! This is a really cool idea.

    Reply
  27. Cassie Ringl says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    RHINO ME! I would love to hike the Appalachian Trail!

    Reply
  28. Sarah says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    ROCKET ME australia for at least 1 month, maybe my rocket can take me there?!

    Reply
  29. Jazmin says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    “ROCKET ME!”

    I want to go to Costa Rica for the summer! I would go to the moon if it had an awesome beach though…

    Reply
  30. Jaclyn says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    Rhino Me!!
    I would take just about any vacation at this point!

    Reply
  31. Michelle says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    RHINO ME!!

    I would love to do an around the world cruise.

    Reply
  32. Maria M says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    ROCKET ME!!

    Although my husband would if he could, I would NEVER go in to space – no thanks! My perfect trip right now would be to spend a month in Italy visiting my family!

    Reply
  33. Brooke says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Rocket Me!

    Reply
  34. Joy S. says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    ROCKET ME!

    I’d love to spend some time seeing the giant redwoods in California someday.

    Reply
  35. kay says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    RHINO ME
    backpacking through europe

    Reply
  36. erin g says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Rhino me! (actually, i’d really love a deer trophy, but a rhino is a nifty substitute)

    my dream vacation is a European tour where i visit every country and explore the small towns, not just the regular tourist attractions.

    Reply
  37. Chris says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Rhino me!

    My dream vacation would be a summer-long trip around Europe. :-)

    Reply
  38. Michelle says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    RHINO ME!

    I’d like to take an around the world cruise on a private yacht. I’d like to see all the wonders of the watery world before global warming changes them!

    Reply
  39. Emily says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    RHINO ME!
    I would love to spend a month or a summer in Africa volunteering for…some organization that needed me.

    Reply
  40. Amanda P says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    “RHINO ME”

    I would love to go on a real life wild safari!!

    Reply
  41. Augusta says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    RHINO ME!!!! My dream vaca is a few weeks in Greece – hopefully I’ll get to go one day!

    I also work for a cardboard mfg plant so I am LOVING this freebie!!

    Reply
  42. marianne says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    Rhino Me! I would love to go to Australia.

    Reply
  43. Maria D. says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    RHINO Me! I am dying to take a backpacking trip across Europe. I know it’s cliche, but I want to do it anyway. I actually look forward to going alone and just traveling with no real plan.

    Reply
  44. erin says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    rhino me!
    i’d love to visit australia… its been a dream since i was littl

    Reply
  45. Shelley S says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    RHINO ME

    This is perfect for me because real animal heads – well, they freak me OUT! I would love to go on an African Safari (or a Mediterranean Cruise)!

    Reply
  46. Heather says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    Rhino me!

    My dream adventure vacation would be to visit the arctic. From what I’ve heard it’s brilliant!

    Reply
  47. Allyn says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    RHINO ME!!!
    I think I’d choose one of those year long around the world cruises. With someone who looks and sounds like David Beckham please.

    Reply
  48. Leigh says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    ROCKET ME! “snort leg…” heh heh heh… I would love to go on a safari… and I’d like to climb the Andes without any chance of altitude sickness. or death by mosquito bites.

    Reply
  49. Montanna says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    RHINO ME

    I would love to go on some type of African Safari! I’ve always wanted to bathe an Elephant! They are such gorgeous creatures!

    <3

    Reply
  50. Tasha says

    August 3, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    RHINO ME! My parents are doing an african safari next year and if I can save I will totally be there.

    Reply
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