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Frequently Asked Questions


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Why should I place my order with Bill & Ben The Cartoon Men?

We are an award winning Caricature Company with over 50 years in the caricature industry. We are based in the UK, which means you can pick up the phone and speak with us during working hours. We produce all our caricatures and are not just a middleman, like man of the other site out there. And yes the 2 main men are called Bill & Ben, and they are very creative as the company name suggests.

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How do I place my order?

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We believe placing your order should be a simple process and have set up and online system which means there is no need to send emails back and fourth, it could not be more simple to place your order online, just following the “but Now” links and you will be able to upload your photos, enter what your require and make your payment. You have 2 options for payment, you can use our secure Barclays payment server or you can pay via pay-pal. We understand some people might not like to make payments via the internet, so on the rare occasion this is the case we would be more that happy to take your payment over the telephone or you can arrange to make a payment at a branch or arrange an online banking transfer.

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How fast can my order be produced?

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Our standard turnaround time for a standard caricature using one of our templates is 5 working days from us approving the images you have supplied. If you are ordering a caricature from our custom range (full body and background) this will take 10 working days.

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Can I get my order any faster if it’s urgent?

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Yes we can do this for you, we offer an Express service which is charges at an extra £20.00 per order, if you decided you would like to take this option your order will be dispatched within 48 hours and sent out via royal mail special delivery on a next day before 1.00pm service, your tracking number will also be sent to you to once your order has been dispatched.

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Can I edit one of your standard templates?

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We are happy to change small bits on our templates, like changing clothing colour, but if it means us editing the main image this cannot be done. If you would like to order a caricature with just a head and body this can be order as well as ordering a caricature with full head, body and background.

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What type of photo(s) do I need to send?

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When placing your order, before you go to upload yours photos, there is a graphic which shows the quality of the images we require, once you have placed your order our artists will look at the images you have uploaded and if they are not of a good enough quality for us to work for the images will be rejected and you will be informed via email and sent a link where you can upload a new image.

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Can I get a discount if I place a bulk order?

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We are more than happy to offer a discount on any orders for 3 or more caricatures, if you contact us before placing your order we will arrange to produce a discount code for you to use when placing your order.

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Can I order extra prints / item?

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Yes once you place your order, before you are diverted to the payment page you will be given the option to order additional items, which include, extra framed prints, A4, A3 Prints, the digital version of the caricature as well as, Keying, mugs, mouse matts.

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What format is the Digital version of the artwork supplied in?

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Your order will be sent through to you as a hi-res 300dpi jpeg, drawn to scale. Question:
What Format can I have my order in? Answer: You can have you order in various different formats and you can see the full price list on our prices page. Below is what you can currently order
  • Digital Delivery order (order sent digitally via email)
  • Standard A4 Print
  • Standard A3 Print
  • Framed A3
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Can I add a personal message to my orders?

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Yes we can do this for you; just let us know the message on the order form and will included this on your order.

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How is my order printed?

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Your finished printed is produced using a hi-end print production Xerox colour laser printer, within our group of companies we also have a printing business so ensure we only produce the highest quality finished product.

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How will my order be dispatched?

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All order are sent by royal mail 1st class post as standard, unless you have chosen to Express your order. If you have ordered an A3 framed version this is often to large to get through your letter box, so your post man will generally leave a card for collection from the local post office if you

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If I’m local can I collect my order?

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Yes we would be more than happy for you collect your order if you are local, please just let us know on the order form and we will let you know when it is ready to collect.

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Can I send my order direct to another person?

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Yes we can do this for you, all you need to do is put a different delivery address in whilst placing your order

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How will my order be dispatched?

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All order are sent by royal mail 1st class post as standard, unless you have chosen to Express your order. If you have ordered an A3 framed version this is often to large to get through your letter box, so your post man will generally leave a card for collection from the local post office if you are not in to accept the delivery.

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What if I’m not happy with my order?

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If you were not happy with your order, we would ask very kindly as to what the problem is and work then put this right for you. We have put systems in place to ensure this will not be a problem. Other problems you might have, for example the packaging has been damaged or have been damaged in transit, is simple, we would just send you out your order again. Customer services is very important to us, so what ever problem you might have we are only a phone call away and will deal with you as a matter of urgency.

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"Thank you so much to all involved with making the Fairy picture of my goddaughter. It looks fantastic, she will be so pleased with it. Will certainly be recommending and using you again."
Ann McCartney
"I wanted a First Wedding Anniversay present with a difference, so I secretly sent in a Wedding Photo and was really impressed with the result, and my hubby loves it!! Fantastic Service, Excellent Quality Caricature, could not fault it. Highly Recommend."
Helen Johnson
"Thanks so much to Bill and Ben, my cartoon was absolutely spot on. Couldn't be more pleased with it. The perfect gift!"
Dominic Streeter
"Was really happy with the finished caricature drawing. a great personalised gift idea."
Amanda Taylor

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If you are looking for a gift caricature, then we our caricaturists can create individual caricatures, group caricatures, wedding caricatures, corporate caricatures, retirment caricatures, anniversary caricatures, couple carciatures, carciature for children as well as fully personalised caricatures from your own description, it could not be more simple to place your order, just select the carciature type you require, upload your photos and make your payment.


Having trouble deciding upon unique presents for special occasions? Let us help. We have a wealth of experience and expertise in providing great gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, mother''s and father''s days and we also offer great Christmas Caricature Gift Ideas - be sure to secure your order ahead of time and avoid the Christmas rush. Our caricatures from photos also make perfect personalised gift ideas and are warmly received, as our testimonials exhibit.

Choose from a range of cartoon caricature templates to suit the occasion; from sporting and football caricatures through to wedding caricatures – there''s something for everybody. It''s the little humourous touches and finer details that make our work stand out from the rest, and the quality of our service is certainly second to none.

We have a huge range of different carciature types, if you are looking for a corporate caricature and have a team of staff, then our group carciature really does make quite an impression. Our personalised wedding carciatures are also very popular, if we dont have a wedding carciature template to match your wedding, you can created your own to personalised theme to match your big day.

Whilst caricatures as personalised gift ideas might seem gaudy to some, we can assure you our products stand miles apart from the caricature drawings you might buy whilst on holiday. Our caricatures from photos are professionally drawn and this has been our business for the last 5 years - so we are confident that the final results will leave you with no doubts at all that you made the right choice for a personalised gift that''s a bit different and certainly will be treasured for years to come, why not caricature yourself or as some people say cartoonize yourself.

NEW UPDATE: After many requests for us to expand our personalised gift ideas, we have responded by offering a fantastic new range of Personalised Mugs and Fantasy Art. We are continuously expanding and improving our website with new products and caricature templates, so make sure you stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on our social media channels; Facebook and Twitter.

We have also expanded are caricature drawing templates to include some fantastic new ideas and are being well received. All our caricature drawings have been produced by an award winning UK caricature artist. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, and all our customers are constantly impressed by the quality and the likeness of the caricatures we produce; from anniversary caricatures through to best man caricatures. One of our most popular templates currently are actually our best man caricatures making for great gift ideas for a best man. Also be sure to check out our great anniversary caricatures, the perfect present for a couple about to celebrate a significant anniversary.

Bill & Ben's expert artists work are based in Kent, in the South-East of England, in their own state of the art-studios. We continue to deliver exceptional results for our unique caricature gifts (caricature yourself) in a short-space of time. One of our most popular templates currently are actually our best man caricatures making for great gift ideas for a best man.

Our very talented caricaturists can personalised gifts can now be delivered to the US and Europe
We are pleased to inform our European and North American customers that our caricatures from photos are now available in both these regions and you can order in dollars ($) and Euros (€) for your convenience.

It couldn't be simpler to place your order:
First select the caricature gift template you would like to give, then upload a clear digital photograph, enter your details and any special instructions for our caricature artists, confirm payment details and receive your order after 7 days (following your approval of the final caricature drawing). It couldn't be easier.

You will also receive a copy of your ordered cartoon caricature portrait by email in .JPEG format with your own unique order number which can be tracked online. All orders are printed in full colour on A3 size and then framed.

Your family and friends will now have a great present that will last forever, keep them smiling and they will remember your thoughtfulness for coming up with a completely different and amazing present. This method of drawing caricatures from photos will encourage you to choose a more adventurous and different caricature gift whenever the opportunity arises – you never know – one day you may receive a caricature drawing of yourself, or if you dont want to wait for someone to buy you one of our caricature, you can just caricature yourself and place your order today.
All orders are for personal use only and are not licensed for commercial use or for making profits on.
If you would like to use our caricatures for commercial purposes, then please contact us.

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