A model village has unveiled a miniature football ground named Wombley Stadium, complete with streakers.
The recently updated football stadium at the Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay, Devon, features more than 1,200 figures. Including a nod to Torquay United FC, the fibre glass model took more than 18 months to complete. The figures are all handmade using epoxy clay and hand-painted.
The stadium is fully illuminated at night with digital screens and sound effects. The display features plenty of hidden humour and puns, including a food stall called Porky United, a fictional advert for a pet accessories company Pucci, and two streakers on the hallowed turf.
Also featured are the Match of the Day team on punditry duties in the press box, featuring Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Mark Chapman.
The new Wombley follows a tradition, as there was one built when the model village opened in 1963. Since its inception, the match taking place on the pitch has always involved either Torquay United or the England national team.
The old model was updated in 2022 to celebrate England’s victory in the Women’s Euro 2022 final over Germany, with most of the miniature players donning ponytails. The scoreboard read Women’s European Cup Final with England beating Germany 2-1.
Miniature Wombley Stadium Features Torquay United and Streakers