Reprising the role of the Dickie Mackay mannequin for an open day at Mackays of Cambridge.
The day included an interview for Cambridge Star Radio - Breakfast with Terry Gauci, dancing for with Naomi from www.dance-matters.co.uk for Children in need, and building a platform tower, as well as surprising the customers with selfie prizes.
A promotional setup unfolds in a retail space. A man in a light blue shirt and tie (Neil Mackay MD) branded with the “Mackays” logo—stands beside a mannequin dressed in high-visibility safety gear and a red hard hat. The mannequin, nicknamed “Dickie Mackay,” is part of a playful marketing campaign: it wears a sign encouraging visitors to take selfies with it for a chance to win prizes. The sign repeats the message twice, reinforcing the call to action.
Behind them, the environment is filled with industrial merchandise—ladders, signage, and promotional banners for mezzanine floor design and installation services. The atmosphere blends professional utility with lighthearted engagement, turning a standard hardware display into an interactive experience. The mannequin’s presence adds a theatrical twist, inviting passersby to participate in the brand’s quirky charm.
















Mannequin man as Dickie Mackay in the Window at Mackays open day

Dickie Mackay the mannequin at Mackays open day

Mannequin man as Dickie Mackay standing in the shop

Dickie Mackay the mannequin at Mackays open day

Dickie Mackay the mannequin at Mackays open day

Dickie Mackay the mannequin at Mackays open day

Dickie Mackay watches Terry Gauci as he tries to build the tower in 5 minutes

Dickie Mackay the mannequin at Mackays open day surprising a customer

Dickie Mackay the mannequin at Mackays open day building a tower

Mannequin man as Dickie Mackay in the shop window at Mackays open day

Mannequin man as Dickie Mackay in the Window at Mackays open day

Mannequin man as Dickie Mackay in the shop window at Mackays open day

Mannequin man as Dickie Mackay in the shop window at Mackays open day

Mannequin man as Dickie Mackay in the shop window at Mackays open day

Mannequin man as Dickie Mackay with owner Neil Mackay
See my blog entry Reprising the role of the Dickie Mackay mannequin
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