Deal Toys Case Studies
From client’s idea to our artist final creation.
Which design will you choose?
United States & Canada
A transaction involving in a M&A, as well as equity and debt issuances.
Client get in touch with us by emailing us a Draft design that their senior team had on mind. As you can see they wanted a deal toy that is football themed.
Our Artist immediately started the design process providing 2 options based on what our client wanted to see and in this case we added an additional 2 more creative designs related to the football theme.
Seeing that 4 options were giving the turnaround was 48 -72 hours.
Option 1:
In this particular design we did a crystal base with the football field image etched on the bottom of it and right in the middle the client’s logo in white font so it can be visible.
On the back we included a 0.39 inches crystal block and two little flags on each side representing the codenames for acquirer and target.
The only pieces that were not done by GoLucites were the little helmets which were outsourced from our certified third party vendor which we know the quality of material they work with.
Option 2:
Here the base remained the same where the only difference occurred in the back part of the piece.
The text needed to be viewed as a football scoreboard so we did the pillars in aluminum and we increased the dimensions so the little flags looked much smaller.
Option 3:
Our artist kept the base and mini helmets the same and they just changed the back part of the deal toy adding two football players on each side of it.
Instead of having a block of crystal for the text, artist made a few changes to make a curve shape on top and bottom.
At the sides little cuts giving shapes to the football players.
Option 4:
Again no difference on the color of the base but only were added the flags on the front part of the lucite.
A football cut out shape made of out crystal with the text and images of football players printed on it make the design very classy and simple.
Winner design that was picked by the client
The lucky design was option#2 with changes to be done. A few of them were:
BASE:
- Dimensions need to be 15”L x 7”W
- Adding a white border around the field, so as to box-in the field and create the look of a sideline
- Adding a white line for each goal line, similar to an actual football field
- Remove the arrow on the 50 yard line, and show just the number there
SCOREBOARD:
- Dimensions need to be 7”W x 4”H
- Square off the edges, add a black border and frost the crystal
- Make the poles 2.5” – 3” tall
- For the center portion for the M&A piece, make it bigger. Have the text and logos all be slightly larger in the middle.
- Text changes
FLAGS:
- Both were changed to 3 inches from base to point of triangle.
- Changing the flag names
- Correct placement of it.
Changes are usually done within 24 hours. As a result of it, artist came out with this revised design where it looks much more sharpening.
This project took approximately 1 month for designs and production of a sample.
Thank you Bank of America for giving us the opportunity to work on Project HAWKEYE.
This transaction involved an offshore oil asset.
Client emailed the deal transaction details, exact text and logos to be included and asked us to include on the deal toy and offshore underwater rig.
Based on the description given to us by the client, our artist worked on 2 options.
Option 1:
A mix of material was included in this customized deal toy design.
The base was made out of stone to represent land, the text is printed on a clear lucite block where we embedded a metal pipe.
On top we added 2 pewter pieces (Boat and offshore rig)
Option 2:
Here we only used 2 types of materials.
A block crystal base where we have the text color filled and on top a 3d model either in pewter or resin of an oil rig.
Winner design that was picked by the client
Client made the decision to move forward with option#2 with the following changes:
- Overall dimensions
- Space and tex changes
Within 24 hours the final design was sent to client for approval
This project took approximately 7 weeks for designs and final production.
Thank you Scotiabank for giving us the opportunity to work on Project JAGUAR.
This transaction involves an equity Common Stock offering by Alexandria Real Estate Equities.
Client shared 3 ideas their senior team had in mind. A Pyramid lucite shape and a Helix embedded inside.
A 3d model Lucite Helix and finally a Test Tube Deal Toy idea.
Seeing that everything was given to us in this case, artist didn’t work on a creative option.
Option 1:
As per client request, artist did a crystal pyramid shape with a helix 3d etched inside.
A purple color strip was added on the bottom.
Option 2:
A custom crystal block with a Helix 3d etch inside and a light led on bottom.
Option 3:
In this case we did a classy crystal award with test tubes in 2d and color in UV printing.
Winner design that was picked by the client
Even though option#2 was a more customized design, their senior team opted for a more elegant deal toy design – option#3 with a couple of changes.
- Test tubes to be more cylindrical to look like a 3d instead of a 2d crystal cut out.
- Make a darker shape purple
After receiving feedback from client, artist made the changes within the same day
Approval for design and sample took 15 days.
Having all the information and ideas from the very beginning helped us to get the right design deal toy for the client.
Thank you Citi for your business.
Europe
The client contacted Golucites with the idea of improving the designs they already had.
After sending us the designs and seeing that the transaction was about the acquisition of a supermarket franchise, together with the art team we worked on the designs.
In addition to the options he already had, a new one was provided.
Seeing that the client shared preliminary design options, the process of making artwork options took less time than expected. On this occasion, we were able to accomplish this within 24 hours.
Preliminary artwork sent by the client
Preliminary artwork sent by the client
Option 1:
In this super improved option of the version sent to us by the customer, we can see a replica of the facade of the BM supermarket in Madrid.
It is made in resin with printed details of the supermarket on a black glass base and a subtle glass plate with the printed text of the transaction.
Option 2:
For variety, we did something simpler based on the supermarket logo.
We used a high-quality image of the interior of the supermarket which is printed on the back with the text frosted to make the financial transaction data visible.
Option 3:
In this option, we can see a more customized design. It is a resin-scale replica of the supermarket.
We can see the black details on the door and the BM logos on the top.
On the roof, we have a metal plate with laser-engraved text and a black glass base which gives it an extravagant look.
Prototype:
After a series of small modifications, the option finally chosen is number 3 to make a prototype and get the final approval of the trophy before starting with all the requested units.
This process took about a month and a half due to the complexity of the process and shipping time.
Once the Trophy was delivered to AZ Capital’s offices, the team who loved the design shared it with their colleagues who were part of the transaction.
Since it was a large transaction and several investment banks had a vote, one of them did not agree 100%, so the decision was made to make a new design similar to one they had already prepared.
Preliminary artwork sent by the client
Winning design was chosen by the client
After improving it and adding the touch that Golucites gives to each corporate Trophy, we were able to achieve a design that pleases everyone involved.
Finally, the option chosen is the one shown above. This is an extremely custom design that uses a mixture of metal, resin, and polyresin to create it.
It should be noted that the fruits and vegetables inside the basket can be moved and repositioned.
The time it took from the time AZ Capital contacted Golucites until they received the institutional trophies was 5 months but they were received with great success!
Thanks to AZ Capital for letting us be part of the Uvesco project.
Istobal Project
The Deloitte team contacted us to request design options based on advice they provided to Istobal shareholders on the sale of their minority stake to Herrecha Investments.
The main idea was to create an extravagant trophy. The designs were based on images that the team shared with us.
Based on the client’s budget, the art team worked on 3 preliminary designs. In this case, the designs were finished and shipped within 24 hours.
Option 1:
We start with a simple 2D design with the printed car wash image. We have measured 18 cm long x 12.50 cm high while the car wash is 6.90 cm high. As we can see we have a glass that has engraved text.
Option 2:
As we can see we have a 3D replica of the car wash.
Making a 3D trophy implies that before starting with the production of it we have to make a mold with the exact details that we want to see in the final piece.
This trophy is closer to reality as it is an exact replica. We have a great detail which is that the middle roller has movement.
We use a subtle base but it gives an extravagant touch to the business trophy.
Option 3:
As you can see in the image below, we have a similar design to option 2 but with some modifications.
In this recognition, we focused on visualizing the use of the car wash.
For this, we added to the design a car that simulates that it is being washed.
In the front, we placed a glass with laser-engraved text.
Winning design chosen by the client
After the Deloitte team reviewed the proposals sent internally they opted for design 2 with some modifications to the text.
We began production of the sample and a short video and some images were provided to the client for final approval. We usually give this option to move quickly to production when we have an event coming up.
It took 4 months from day 1 until the parts were delivered in Madrid
Thanks to Deloitte for giving us the opportunity to help them with this unique project.
Caserta Project
The Az Capital team contacted Golucites as they had recently closed a deal that was the sale of Carlos pizzerias.
The main idea was to create extravagant designs and to create the artwork we based it on an article sent to us by the client and images of Carlos pizzas located in Madrid.
Based on the client’s budget the art team worked on 3 preliminary designs. In this case, the designs were finished and delivered within 24 hours.
Option 1:
In this classic but elegant trophy, we have a circular crystal that has a printed photo of one of the most famous pizzas that the pizzeria has.
As you can also see we have a crystal slice and to give it a more elegant look we have a very subtle black base.
Option 2:
As you can see we have a 3d replica of the Pizza box.
This trophy is closer to reality because it is an exact replica and to make it we have to make a mold.
As you can see the replica of the pizza can be opened like a real box thanks to some hinges that we use.
Option 3:
To create this business trophy we used one of the first and most iconic pizzerias that Carlos owns.
As you can see we made a 3D replica with every detail we could observe of the pizzeria.
We added a clear glass base to highlight the corporate trophy.
Winning design chosen by the client
After the HOULIHAN LOKEY team reviewed the proposals sent internally they opted for design 2 with some modifications.
As we can see we used it as a basis for design option 2, the only thing is that we added a 3D replica of one of the pizzas that the pizzeria has.
On the inside of the cover, we can see the text with the transaction data.
We started the production of the sample and provided a short video and some images to the client for final approval. We usually give this option to move quickly to production when we have an event coming up.
From day 1 until the pieces were delivered in Madrid it took 4 months.
Thanks to Az Capital for giving us the opportunity to help them with this unique project.
Latam
The client contacts Golucites via email sending us images and telling us some ideas he had in mind with his team.
The transaction involves a hotel acquisition in Mexico.
Since the hotel was not yet available we had a 30 minutes call with the client to discuss ideas and in the end, we agreed to send him 4 options within 48-72 hours.
Option 1:
In this case, we can see a really creative trophy based on a mock-up provided by the customer. This custom design has a proportion of 27cm wide by 24 cm long.
In it, we can see the beach and a dormant volcano which is an icon of nature that is part of where the hotel will be.
On the beach, we have the hotel made in 3d cut in resin and behind it, we can see a mountain with palm trees in 3d made in resin and the letters of Rosewood engraved on a crystal.
As a final detail in the front we have a printed image of the ocean and on it a plaque.
Option 2:
This trophy contains a mix between the beach and the mountain that is behind where the hotel is being built.
To simulate the sand we used a granite base and on it, we placed a 3d replica of the hotel, the mountain, the trees, and the chairs.
On the other hand, as mentioned above we made a replica of the swimming pool.
All these pieces were created by us. On the back, we placed a glass block with a printed image.
Option 3:
Our art team made this design by combining different techniques.
For the base, they used glass and placed 2 images printed on it. One image to simulate the sand and the other for the water. To give a feeling that it was really a beach we decided to make a 3d replica of the palm trees and a deck chair.
To finish with this design we placed a glass block with a printed image of the location of the hotel in Mexico.
Option 4:
In this design, we made a replica of the base of the inactive volcano that formed naturally.
For the base, we used a glass block with a printed image of the beach where the hotel is located.
At the back, we placed a glass block with a printed image of the forest behind it, and to give more elegance to the design we decided to give it the shape of a wave at the top.
And to finish this trophy we placed a rectangle of clear glass.
Winning design chosen by the client
The design finally chosen by our client is option number 4.
This project took approximately 1 month to design and send the corporate gifts to our client.
Having all the information and ideas together with the client as well as with the art team we can come up with a creative trophy as always.
Thank you RLH for giving us the opportunity to work on the Rosewood Project.
A transaction involving the acquisition of a photovoltaic park.
The client contacts Golucites and sends us an email requesting some designs that we have already made. As you can see, they wanted a solar panel-themed trophy.
Our art team quickly went through the process to provide 3 options with a 24 – 48 hour turnaround time.
Option 1:
In this design, we made a black glass base, with a plate containing the engraved text and a scale replica of a solar panel.
On the back, we put a 5 cm high cylinder whose function is to hold in the air the replica of the solar panel.
All the pieces of this design were made by Golucites with the best materials that can be found in the market.
Option 2:
The base design is in the shape of a solar panel. For the text to be readable the art team decided to make the text white, which makes it stand out on the whole trophy.
On the back of the design, it was decided to place a 3d replica of the sun which simulates that the solar panel is receiving energy from the sun.
Option 3:
In this case, we made a trophy with a glass block simulating a house and on the roof, we put a replica of the printed solar panel.
Final Design chosen by the Client
While option number 2 was a more personalized design, the client and his team decided on a more elegant and classic trophy. Option number 1 was chosen with one change:
- A quick text change was made and the art team made it on the spot.
After sending the artwork with the requested change, the client approved it and it was sent to production. As a result, we were able to obtain a spectacular trophy as you can see below:
Thanks to Banreservas for giving us the opportunity to work on the El Soco Project.
El Dorado Project
The Gam Capital team contacted us to request design options based on a water park that is under construction in the Dominican Republic.
The main idea was to create designs that have a slide since it is going to be a water park. It took the art team 48 hours to create the preliminary designs.
Option 1:
We start with a simple but elegant design.
We can see on the left-hand side the logo of el Dorado Park in 3D, while on the right-hand side we can see a crystal with the text printed on it.
To this design, we add a black crystal base which gives it an extravagant touch.
Option 2:
As we can see we have a more extravagant design.
This time we wanted to focus on the pool and the slide that the water park will have.
To make the slide in 3D we had to create a resin mold with the exact details we wanted it to have.
We simulated the pool with an image printed inside the glass.
As a final detail, we have the letters of El Dorado Park in cut and printed text.
Option 3:
In this design, we can see a more customized financial trophy.
As you can see we made an exact replica of the slide that will have the water park El Dorado and as a base, we used clear glass which gives the appearance of a pool.
To add the details of the transaction we used a glass block with the text engraved on it.
Winning design chosen by the client
After the Gam Capital team reviewed the proposals sent internally they opted for design 3 with some modifications in the color of the slide and the text.
We began production of the sample and a short video and some images were provided to the client for final approval. We usually give this option to move quickly to production when we have an event coming up.
Thanks to Gam Capital for letting us be part of this amazing Trophy.
Asia
KMPG Form the Seoul team advised on the M&A Sale of MFG Korea, a multi-brand dining company, and the target company they asked for designs manages a variety of dining brands such as Mad for Garlic and T.G.I Fridays.
Client selected 3 similar options related to the food industry on our website and asked if we could use those overall designs but using the garlic as the main component.
The reason why it was important to be garlic themed is because their target company uses garlic to make a signature dish, and they wanted to include that meaning in the deal toy.
Based on the client description, artist worked on two preliminary options in 2D & 3D.
Option 1:
We did a more traditional 2D option where artist have an image of the client’s main product etched on the back crystal.
Option 2:
Similar to design#1 but the difference is the garlic in 3D printed and keeps the tombstone in a crystal shape with a reverse image etched on the back.
Option 3:
After an internal review, our client requested that we move in an entirely different direction.
They proposed that we work on a new design featuring garlic and garlic chips in a frying pan — a highly customized concept, with all components created from scratch and produced using 3D printing.
Option 4:
After a few iterations, client finally asked if we could make a 3D replica of his client’s main dish “Garlicpeno Pasta” with the sauce on top. He shared a few photos for reference.
Final Design chosen by the Client
After a few weeks of design changes, we finally produced the pasta dish deal toy below which came up very nicely and took us a few weeks to finish.
In the end, client was very excited and happy to finalize this process that was taking us a couple of months.
We received an email from the banker at the Bank of America Seoul branch office which stated that they have recently closed the great deal regarding MBKPSS-led International Consortium (comprising MBKPSS, QIA, BlackRock and Hillhouse’s) acquisition of minority stake in SK On (leading EV battery provider) at USD1.2bn.
They requested a few deal toy designs that portrays SK On’s fast growth in the global EV battery market and the budget all in given at the beginning was $100 per unit.
Based on the design hints above, we started to work on 2 options first:
Option 1:
We created a classy design that incorporated an electric and EV charging station, featured within a 2D crystal cut-out with an image printed on the front. To ensure the text was readable, we etched it onto the frosted back.
Option 2:
On this option is very similar to design#1 with the exception of the EV charging station.
Option 3:
Because of how important the deal transaction was, Bank of America was able to increase the budget to $150 all in.
Now, the design needed to be based on the Energizer character since the project name was “Energizer” plus it had to be in 3D, fun, and playable rather than a static one.
We were able to replicate the energizer cartoon character in 3D printed placed on a traditional crystal base and deal text etched on a crystal block.
Another cool project and another happy client that we have build a long term business relationship with.
Recently in 2025 we received an email from a new client that wanted to create a custom deal tombstone to commemorate a recent transaction where their firm acted as the financial advisor.
It was a sale of an airline company, and the design had to reflect the aviation theme.
We were asked that designs should include:
- A model or element of an airplane,
- Flags of Kazakhstan and Vietnam,
- Clean and elegant composition suitable for an aviation-related
In this particular case, client was not sure what size, material and cost of each tombstone.
They only told us that it needs to look similar to the image below but in Boeing 737 max.
Option 1:
We did a zinc alloy metal diecast Boeing 737 max plane with a very nice crystal base.
Approximately 8” long and the deal transaction on a silver plate.
Option 2:
Here basically we offered to the client the same design but painted in gold as per the first image shared by them. The text will be printed on a nice gold plate and the base instead of crystal will be wood. Keeping the design the same size as the first option.
Final Design chosen by the Client
At the end option 1 was approved in metal, keeping the same dimensions and paying approximately $450 all in cost for each custom deal toy for this fabulous piece of art.
Thank you KPMG Kazakhstan for trusting Golucites and its team to help you celebrate your success with this one of a kind tombstone.
Early 2025, Mizuho Securities from Japan reached out to us for assistance in creating a unique custom deal trophy , to commemorate a Tender Offer for Shares of JAMCO Corporation.
In this case we scheduled a video call meeting to go over all the questions and guidelines to start the design process. The most important for the client was that the design needed to have Ana’s plane airline in 3D.
Option 1:
Because the client’s budget at the beginning was a little bit low, we offered them the option to just keep the plane in 3D but the rest of their request printed on a nice crystal block.
Option 2:
With a higher budget over $300 per unit + the other fees, our art team dedicated many hours of work making the little details on the plane’s lavatory and galley in 3D printed.
Option 3:
After a few iterations adding or moving around the lavatory part of the design, we ended with option 2G below, where the plane and the lavatory were 3D printed sitting on top a black crystal block.
Final Design chosen by the Client
Finally, after almost 4 months of approval process and production, we finished this extravagant trophy and received very nice feedback from our client that everyone was very happy with the final deal toy.
We received an inquiry from our client Bank of America in Japan where they needed assistance with a classy and elegant deal toy.
Their idea was to incorporate the Penguin’s logo from their client into the design and also other key important elements to keep in mind was that the transaction involved payment, fintech and alliance.
Option 1:
Crystal design incorporating the Pinguin’s logo on a 2D cut out but with a fintech image etched on the back of the tombstone. This trophy was sitting on a double color base.
Option 2:
Here, artist did something much cleaner where we kept the Pinguin’s logo but adding a 2D credit card with a mobile phone. Instead of having a double base, a fintech image was printed on the bottom base.
Final Design chosen by the Client
Client love both options but at the end they picked option 2 with the only change of removing the credit card and mobile phone 2D crystal cut out so the whole trophy looks much cleaner and simple.
Thank you Bofa Japan for the continuous orders and project given to us to commemorate your success.
