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Piggy Bank Inflatable Mascot Brings Bank Considerable Attention

Piggy Bank Border StateCute Giant Inflatable Piggy Bank Wows Potential Customers

What familiar item symbolizes savings? A piggy bank, of course. So, it's no wonder that the folks at Border State Bank chose two charming inflatable mascots as their regional good-will ambassadors.

First, the Greenbush, Minnesota-based bank converted a classic Volkswagen Beetle to "Pearl," an adorable girl pig. Then they asked Landmark Creations to design and build her male counterpart, "Earl," an inflatable porker.

 Standing eight feet high and 13 feet wide, Earl makes a dramatic entrance at events, parades, and open houses. According to Border State Bank Communications Director Shawn Mason, "We are getting a considerable amount of attention, which gives our team members many opportunities to become engaged with customers."

In fact, Earl has proved so popular that the community-focused bank plans to use him in future promotions. Says Mason, "We have produced key chains, piggy banks, and magnets" matching the giant cold-air inflatable. In 2018, Earl will help launch the bank's financial literacy program for children.

Why did Border State turn to Landmark to create its giant inflatable piggy bank mascot? According to Shawn Mason, the bank admired the "giant small-mouth bass" Landmark built for the Annual Bass Championship at International Falls. "We were so impressed," he relates, "that we asked organizers where they got [the inflatable fish], and they led us to" Landmark. Earl's fans would agree it was the perfect choice.


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What Others Say About Landmark Creations


"It was a big success! Customers were stopping to take their pictures with the inflatable pheasant and it helped draw in interstate traffic."

- M. Kettler, Cabela's

"Our giant peach is brand new to us and will help us gain name recognition in our community at health fairs, county fairs, farm markets, school events and almost any event we take it to."

- Greg Stone, Peach Tree Healthcare

“We wanted to convey our 'money-saving' message; what better way than a 14-foot-tall inflatable booth with money flying around in it?”

- B. Hoffman, Hydra-Flex

"People love the inflatable! It's been a great photo op for History Center guests."

- Laura Geffre-Rick, Minnesota Historical Society

“The inflatable finish arch looked fantastic! Local media was also there filming, so photos and videos of our race were viewed by many with our logo front and center.”

- David Parker, Pacific Road Runners Club

"Simply put, the bobbleheads were a real hit at TwinsFest. Over 21,000 fans attended the two-day event raising more than $100,000 for the Twins Community Fund charities."

- Heidi Sammon, Minnesota Twins