Hi all,
With the new ships’ address posting details, it is a brand-new system for all. Australia Post have been working on it. It has teething problems. All defence parcels now go to Sydney West or Granville – that will show on your Australia Post app. Your app will then not change, and it will say it’s on its way and will sit there with no further change. This is because Australia Post do not have any scanning mechanism in place for it once it arrives there. The defence parcels are loaded into large bags and taken to the ships.
If you have concerns about your parcels being delivered, please email Jan-Maree with all details set out clearly in your email including the recipient’s details and the tracking number.
May your BEST gifts this festive season, be the company of family and friends, some time to sit back and share laughter (and maybe a few tears), and revive old memories and create new ones- those gifts that last forever.
May our words, our choices and the way we look out for one another ripple outwards touching lives we may never see. Simple acts of care might seem small, but they contribute to the rich and beautiful tapestry (or quilt or laundry bag) of life to which we all belong. Bear in mind and spare a thought for those who are deployment or home without their loved ones as they are on duty somewhere.
At this special time of year, we are reminded that love takes many forms, in families, in friendships, in simple acts of being there for one another. These connections are important and lift us up and make us feel like we belong and belonging is significant, valuable and crucial.
From all the team here at AHQ we wish you love in your home, joy in your heart, the music of laugher and the warmth of friendship for the festive season.
2018 Our Troops on deployment enjoying the festive season and Christmas meal together
PRIORITIES
Requests number 2-55 Op Kudo are on deployment. So obviously we would like to get these requests completed.
It would be good to get these done and to their recipients.
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 27 Jan 26 please, or earlier if you can manage this. If you cannot make that date, please let me know. Do reach out if you have any timing issues and we’ll resolve one way or the other. In fact, if you are going to be late posting it please let me know BEFORE you post it. Also, if this time frame is too tight for you, there are options, just email me to discuss, thank you.
Request Information
When selecting a request, remember, you do not have to include everything they have asked for. Footy quilts do not need to have the logo or even the team’s name. Using the team colours is all that is required. Simple is perfectly acceptable. A number of these requests have given you favourite colours as well as footy teams or other hobbies and interests. It is fine to make a quilt using their favourite colours and include only one of their interests. It is fine to keep it simple.
If there is more than one request on this list that you would be happy to do I suggest that you send me a list of requests and tell me how many you want to be allocated….i.e. one of the following please….There are always a few requests that everyone wants to do (and I can never pick them) so if the first one you ask for is taken then I can allocate another from your list if I have a list.
Any queries you might have, please don’t hesitate to contact via the AHQ email as per usual with any queries and we will assist you from there. We may not know the answer, but it will be our pleasure to research and get back to you.
A reminder, when you are ready to post the quilt or laundry bag you’ve created, please use the name given to you in any correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc.
CPL Wanda Quilt
TG 3456
AFPO XX
ADF
Sydney NSW 2890
Also, please use the Aussie Heroes PO Box address on your parcel in the event the parcel is Returned to Sender – the PO Box is a safe place in the event of any mishaps with postage.
Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags)
PO Box 248
Cherrybrook NSW 2126
Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed quilt or laundry bag to email to AHQ with the name of the recipient and we can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and add to the tally of quilts and laundry bags sent off to the troops. I personally love viewing the photos of those projects dispatched – so inspiring.
If you are using a AHQ supplied prepaid satchel please kindly use the AHQ address for the return address– also for your own packaging – if a parcel is Returned to Sender it is likely we can expedite its journey to the recipient from Sydney.
Please also please hold on to the Tracking number (the pink sticker that you should remove before posting – we’ve experienced mail delays lately (haven’t we all?) and having the Tracking number is very reassuring to keep an eye on the parcel’s progress in arriving at its destination.
Don’t forget, if you look at today’s Request List and need help choosing, please feel free to get in touch to discuss, we will be ready to reply and offer guidance by email. Our goal is to help you find a request that you will be comfortable with doing. If you need a crest etc we may be able to post embroideries / printed fabric images or email some of these to you.
Helpful info may be gleaned here from Information For Those That Sew
I look forward to seeing the photos of completed quilts and LBs when they are ready to post off.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE copy the ENTIRE line if you wish to nominate for a quilt or laundry bag.
For example….
| Marvel Theme. Ironman | M | LB | 1 |
This is really important to make sure that neither you nor I copy the wrong number which could lead to me giving you the wrong details for specific request. If you find it hard to copy and paste, please copy or write the line out as above as:
Marvel Theme. Ironman M LB 1
Decoding The Columns:
The first column is the theme or preferences requested.
The second column indicates the gender of the recipient:
F = female
M = male
The third column is as follows:
B = both quilt and laundry bag (feel free to nominate to JUST do the laundry bag if you wish)
Q = just a quilt
LB = just a laundry bag
The fourth column is the number of the request.
Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions….Just email co*******@******************rg.au
Looking forward to seeing what you want to make this week. Happy stitching!
Cheers,
Jan-Maree
P.P.S. Don’t forget to check out AHQ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
REQUEST LIST
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Neon coloured Printed Circuit Board pattern, Cyber Security themed |
M |
B |
1 |
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Rising Sun and RAEME badge Colours blue, yellow & red. Theme – Australian Army, Ukrainian flag and Coat of Arms, Polish flag and Coat of Arms, Australian flag and Coat of Arms, RAEME Flag-horizonal stripes blue(top), yellow (middle), red (bottom) (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAEME badge which can be stitched onto flag, Aust Coat of Arms emb, Printed Ukrainian Coat of Arms & Polish Coat of Arms ) |
F |
Q |
2 |
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Signals Corp Beach/ocean theme Aus Flag, Polish Flag, Emu/Kangaroo Australiana Frangipani Flowers, Christian Cross, Three pets – Outline/stick figure: 2 x cats and 1 x dog, Coffee, Music Notes, Volleyball (We can provide the Sig Corp badge) |
F |
Q |
3 |
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Rising Sun, RAAOC badge Forest colours. Polish Flag, Australian Flag, Canberra Raiders, Plymouth Argyle, LA Rams, German Shepherd (with floppy ears), White Cat (We can provide the Rising Sun and RAAOC badge) |
M |
B |
4 |
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Grey, Pink, Red, Blue, Australian Flag Dolphins, Sporting theme. |
F |
Q |
5 |
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Sky Blue, light green, orange (sunrise/sunset) RAAF roundel, Australian Flag, C-130J aircraft, Command badge Kelpie dog (brown & tan) (We can provide the RAAF Roundel and Command badge) |
M |
B |
6 |
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Baby blue, aqua, light purple, Australian flag, Camel, Rabbits, Chihuahua (tan)…animal theme |
F |
B |
7 |
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Mediterranean theme (ocean blues, olive green, natural greens, white, lemon and sunflower yellow). Australian Flag. |
F |
Q |
8 |
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Multicam Black, Hunting, Fishing, Guns, Beers, Country pubs, 4wds Russel Coight. Regiment logo (We can provide Command logo and a patch signed by Russell Coight) |
M |
B |
9 |
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Multicam Camouflage Black themed with a black and white Australian flag on both AUST INT CORP badge and name ‘XXX’. Thank you! (We can provide the INT Corps badge) |
M |
Q |
10 |
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Regiment badge, Middle East theme. (We can provide the Regiment badge) |
F |
LB |
11 |
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Australian floral theme Australian flag, Regiment & Command badge Thank you! (We can provide the badges) |
M |
Q |
12 |
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Australian & Ukraine Flags, Pine Forest covered in snow, the Grim Reaper Saint Javelin, Text “OP KUDU 2026” (We can supply the Reaper, St Javelin image & emb text) |
Q |
13 |
|
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Skippy Badge, Australian and Ukraine flags, Text “OP KUDU ROT XII”, Army Red Kangaroo on Green & Gold background, Blue and Yellow Ukraine Trident (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Tan background, Australia and Ukraine flags, Ukraine Coat of Arms. Text “OPERATION KUDU XII, Cross antique cannons (VIII/XII on one barrel & Ubique on the other cannon) (We can provide the crossed cannons, emb text) |
M |
Q |
15 |
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Green background Australia and Ukraine Flags Skippy Badge, Grim Reaper Text ‘We Dare’ TT1 ROT XII (We can provide the Skippy Badge, emb text and Grim Reaper) |
M |
Q |
16 |
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Union Jack, Southern cross, Coat of Arms of Ukraine with text “OPERATION KUDU ROT XII” (We can provide emb text and the Coat of Arms) |
M |
B |
17 |
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Australian flag, Ukrainian flag, text “OP KUDU XII” Skippy badge, Snow features with a green back ground (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M |
Q |
18 |
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Australian flag, Ukrainian flag, text “OP KUDU XII” Skippy badge, Classic British landscape (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M |
Q |
19 |
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Australian flag Ukraine flag Skippy Badge Saint Michael (image supplied) (We can provide the Skippy badge & St Michael image) |
M |
Q |
20 |
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Union jack background, Australian, Finnish and Ukrainian flag beneath it. Skippy badge text “OP KUDU ROTO XII” (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M |
Q |
21 |
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Australian flag Ukraine flag Skippy badge Saint Micheal (image supplied) Delta Coy Reaper Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text, St Michael and Reaper images) |
M |
Q |
22 |
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Australian flag, Skippy badge, Ukraine flag, text “OP KUDU XII” Lords cricket stadium any other iconic UK landmarks (London Bridge, castles etc) (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M |
Q |
23 |
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Tan Background with Australian flag, and Ukrainian flag. RAR Skippy Badge, Written near the bottom in white text “OP KUDU ROTO II” Underneath that text “OP KUDU ROTO XII”. The Rest is up to you Thanks. (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M |
Q |
24 |
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Australian flag at the top Ukraine Flag underneath Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” at bottom Delta Reaper (We can provide the reaper image & emb text) |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Tan background with the Ukraine flag, the LAZY E symbol (E lying facedown) Text ‘OP KUDU XII’ Australian and Finnish flag (LAZY E easily appliqued) (We can provide emb text) |
F |
Q |
26 |
|
Red with the Delta Reaper logo The rest is up to the maker of the quilt, please add UK theme (We can provide the reaper image) |
M |
Q |
27 |
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Skippy Badge Australian Flag Ukraine Flag Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M |
Q |
28 |
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Australian flag Ukraine flag Text “OP KUDU XII 2026: (We can provide emb text) |
M |
Q |
29 |
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Skippy Badge Australian flag Ukraine flag Text “OP KUDU XII Jan – April 2026 ” Lords Cricket stadium and any other UK landmarks (London Bridge, castles etc). (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M |
Q |
30 |
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Skippy Badge, Text “OP KUDU XII Delta Coy 2026”, Snow cap mountains and forest Australian and Ukraine flags (We can provide emb text) |
M |
Q |
31 |
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Skippy Badge Australian flag Ukraine flag Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M |
Q |
32 |
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Skippy Badge Australian flag Ukraine flag Text “OP KUDU XII” (We can provide the Skippy badge & emb text) |
M |
Q |
33 |
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Skippy Badge Sydney harbour bridge Australian flag Operation KUDU patch (worn on arm) Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text & OP Kudu patch) |
M |
Q |
34 |
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Skippy badge Australian flag Delta Reaper Logo Ukraine flag Mountain range in background (We can provide the Skippy badge & reaper image) |
M |
Q |
35 |
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UK Themed with Australian flag and Ukraine flag at the top Skippy Badge between them – the rest is up to the maker. (We can provide the Skippy Badge) |
M |
Q |
36 |
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Australian flag Ukraine flag UK British lion, NZ Kiwi Text “OP KUDU XII”, Inter-crossed artillery cannons. (We can provide the crossed cannons & emb text) |
M |
Q |
37 |
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Black background, Text “OP KUDU XII 2026 D COY 5/7 RAR”, Australian flag on the left and Ukraine flag on the right, with the Delta reaper Logo centred in the middle (We can provide the Reaper logo) |
M |
Q |
38 |
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Australian flag, Text “OP KUDU XII 2026”, OP Kudu XII logo, Australian Army Artillery symbol. (We can provide the OP Kudu XII logo, Artillery symbol & emb text) |
M |
Q |
39 |
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Large Australian flag, small Ukraine flag Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide emb text) |
M |
Q |
40 |
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Large Australian flag, Large Ukraine flag Text “D COY 5 RAR OP KUDU II 2023 D COY 5/7 RAR OP KUDU XII 2026” Delta Coy Reaper logo, Ukraine trident Skippy Badge (We can provide the Reaper, Skippy badge & emb text) |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
OP Interflex logo, Australian flag, Eastern European patterns/theme Reaper logo somewhere hidden like wheres waldo Skippy badge (We can provide the Interflex Logo, reaper & Skippy badge |
M |
Q |
42 |
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Rising Sun, Australian flag Ukraine Flag Ukraine trident ASLAV Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide the Rising Sun, emb text & Silhouette of ASLAV to applique) |
M |
Q |
43 |
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Ukraine flag and Australian flag side by side Ukraine Trident Skippy badge Drones flying and snowcapped mountains in background Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide Skippy badge & emb text) |
M |
Q |
44 |
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Australian flag and Delta reaper side by side at the top, Underneath, Ukraine flag with Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide Delta reaper image this can be printed or if keen appliqued, and text as emb) |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Rising Sun, ANZAC Design with Australian soldiers (diggers) Ukraine coat of arms on each corner of the design. (We can provide Rising Sun, Ukraine Coat of Arms) |
M |
Q |
46 |
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Ukraine flag Australian flag Ukraine trident Text “OP KUDU ROTO XII” Australian Army Artillery Symbol Text (PMKeyS & Surname) (We can provide the Australian Army Artillery Symbol, emb PM keys and surname and emb text) |
M |
Q |
47 |
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Australian Flag, UK flag, Ukraine Flag, Malaysian Flag, Indonesian Flag, and a soldier (We can provide an emb Malaysian flag) |
M |
Q |
48 |
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Australian Flag, UK Flag, Ukraine Flag, Text “OPERATION KUDU ROTO XII” (We can provide emb text) |
M |
Q |
49 |
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Australian and Ukranian Flag , Text “OP KUDU” Snowy forests (We can provide emb text) |
M |
Q |
50 |
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Australian Flag, Ukraine Flag, 5/7 RAR Club Recon Logo (image supplied), Text “OP KUDU ROT XII (We can provide the Club Recon logo & emnb text) |
M |
Q |
51 |
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Australian flag Ukraine flag, Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” Ukraine trident (We can provide emb text) |
F |
Q |
52 |
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Skippy badge, Ukraine flag and Australian flag Ukraine trident St Christopher Snowcapped mountains with a tiger, Text “OP KUDU ROT XII “FOUR NINER FOX” 2026″ (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text, St Christopher image) |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
RAAF crest with service details Incorporate a green military tunnel tent (11×11 style), Super hornet and a C-17 Globemaster. Likes flowers, Vintage-country style, Favourite colour is blue. (We can provide RAAF crest) |
F |
B |
54 |
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RAAF Crest – Air Intelligence Officer Ukrainian themes – Blue and yellow, Ukrainian trident, phrasing such as “Slava Ukraini! Heroiam Slava!” Ukrainian sunflower, Ukrainian style embroidery patterns, Motherland stature, Birdlife. (We can provide RAAF crest and the text can be embroidered. The Tudor rose is the symbol for intelligence and could be appliqued. We can also provide a picture of the Motherland Statue.) |
F |
Q |
55 |
|
Lionel Messi (Argentine soccer player – plays for Inter Miami CF) and Lebron James (US Basketball player – LA Lakers team) |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
South Australian Coat of Arms |
M |
Q |
57 |
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HMAS Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters (We can provide the ship crest & RAN crest & ships silhouette) |
M |
Q |
58 |
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Dogs (Australian Shepards and Border Collies) |
M |
Q |
59 |
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Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Harry Potter, Dungeons and Dragons. |
F |
Q |
60 |
|
Raccoons |
M |
Q |
61 |
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Papua New Guinea flag and Bird of Paradise |
F |
Q |
62 |
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The Big Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) |
M |
Q |
63 |
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Physical Training Instructor with some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids. Colour scheme more masculine colours with a little feminine. (We can provide PTI rate badge or could be easily appliqued) |
M |
Q |
64 |
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Gym and Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. Please also include exactly 1 cup of milk somewhere |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Disney/Pixar Themed |
M |
Q |
66 |
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XBOX game theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto |
F |
Q |
67 |
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Animal and nature themed please. Animals, islands, seals, cows, birds. |
M |
Q |
68 |
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Military Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
69 |
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Optimus Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
70 |
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Fortnight – the game |
M |
Q |
71 |
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Dragon Ball Z |
M |
Q |
72 |
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Batman in a battle with a Cat |
M |
Q |
73 |
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Crash Bandicoot |
M |
Q |
74 |
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F22 Raptor, (fighter jet) Steel Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with Explosions (We can provide ship’s silhouette, & RAN & the ships crests) |
M |
Q |
75 |
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The Steel Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with lots of Cats and Explosions (We can supply the photo of the ship and an image/silhouette of HMAS Brisbane) |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Manchester City |
M |
Q |
77 |
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Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general (images available) |
M |
Q |
78 |
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90s/early 2000s Nickelodeon cartoons or Scooby Doo Themed |
F |
Q |
79 |
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Liverpool FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) |
M |
Q |
80 |
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Star Trek Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
81 |
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Navy crest HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Sydney with explosions (We can supply Navy crest and the ships crests) |
M |
Q |
82 |
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Surf’s up the movie themed |
M |
Q |
83 |
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Greek Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
84 |
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Traditional & Sailor Jerry Tattoo themed |
F |
Q |
85 |
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Star Wars themed, Anakin Skywalker vs Obi Wan duel on Mustafar, lightsabres hitting. |
M |
Q |
86 |
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Carlton Football Club (AFL) |
M |
Q |
87 |
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HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed (We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests & the ships silhouette) |
F |
Q |
88 |
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HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed (We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests) |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Melbourne Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
90 |
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Mythical Nautical Creatures of the Deep |
M |
Q |
91 |
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HMAS Brisbane firing Tomahawk Missile with Explosions (We can provide a RAN crest& a silhouette of the ship) |
M |
Q |
92 |
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HMAS BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background. (We can provide a RAN & ship’s crest as well as a silhouette of the ship) |
M |
Q |
93 |
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Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. |
M |
Q |
94 |
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RAN Crest, HMAS Brisbane/Royal Australian Navy themed (We can provide the Navy and ships crest) |
M |
Q |
95 |
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Transformers |
M |
Q |
96 |
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Star Wars (Republic Clone Wars) |
M |
Q |
97 |
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Formula 1 |
M |
Q |
98 |
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Goat with explosions |
M |
Q |
99 |
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Tanks through the ages |
M |
Q |
100 |
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