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{{Short description|American collectible manufacturer}}
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'''Sideshow Collectibles''' is a specialty manufacturer of movie, film, television and collectible figures, statues, and high end pieces. It licenses from franchises including [[Star Wars]], [[DC Comics]], [[Marvel Comics]], [[The Lord of the Rings]], [[Disney]], [[Predator (franchise)|Predator]], [[G.I. Joe]] and [[Indiana Jones (franchise)|Indiana Jones]],
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'''Sideshow Collectibles''' is an American specialty manufacturer of movie, film, television and collectible [[action figure]]s, [[figurine|statues]], and high end pieces. Sideshow's licenses include ''[[Star Wars]]'', [[DC Comics]], [[Marvel Comics]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], ''[[Harry Potter]]'', ''[[Masters of the Universe]]'', ''[[Pokémon]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'', ''[[Street Fighter]]'', ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', and ''[[Star Trek]]''.


Sideshow Collectibles is also the exclusive distributor of [[Hot Toys]] collectible figures in the United States, North and South America, Europe, Australia and throughout most Asian countries. It is also an official distributor of [[Iron Studios]] statues in United States territory.
Sideshow Collectibles is also the exclusive distributor of [[Hot Toys]] collectible figures in the United States, North and South America, Europe, Australia and throughout most Asian countries. It is also an official distributor of [[Iron Studios]] statues in United States territory.


==History==
== History ==
Sideshow Collectibles was established in 1994. It originally created toy prototypes for major toy companies such as [[Mattel]], [[Galoob]] and Wild Planet. In 1999, Sideshow began marketing its own line of collectible and specialty products under the Sideshow brand, beginning with the [[Universal Classic Monsters]] 8" Action Figure license, which sold through [[Toys "R" Us|Toys R Us]] and other mass market retailers.<ref name="CollectionDX">{{cite web |url=http://www.collectiondx.com/manufacturer/sideshow_collectibles |title=Sideshow Collectibles |author=CollectionDX |year=2011 |access-date=2012-05-16}}</ref> The company then began creating items in the sixth scale format that sold through specialty markets, at which time Sideshow switched their name from "toys" to "collectibles".<ref name="Crawford">{{cite web |url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=1592 |title=Collecting Action Figures – A Brief History |author=Michael Crawford |date=2006-06-15 |access-date=2012-05-16}}</ref>
Sideshow Collectibles was established in 1994. It originally created toy prototypes for major toy companies such as [[Mattel]], [[Galoob]] and Wild Planet. In 1999, Sideshow began marketing its own line of collectible and specialty products under the Sideshow brand, beginning with the [[Universal Classic Monsters]] 8" Action Figure license, which sold through [[Toys "R" Us|Toys R Us]] and other mass market retailers.<ref name="CollectionDX">{{cite web |url=http://www.collectiondx.com/manufacturer/sideshow_collectibles |title=Sideshow Collectibles |author=CollectionDX |year=2011 |access-date=2012-05-16}}</ref> The company then began creating items in the sixth scale format that sold through specialty markets, at which time Sideshow switched their name from "toys" to "collectibles".<ref name="Crawford">{{cite web |url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=1592 |title=Collecting Action Figures – A Brief History |author=Michael Crawford |date=2006-06-15 |access-date=2012-05-16}}</ref>


Sideshow Collectibles currently partners with [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], [[DreamWorks Animation|DreamWorks]], [[Warner Bros.|WB]], [[Lucasfilm]], [[DC Comics|DC]], [[Blizzard Entertainment]], and others to create products drawn from the [[Marvel Universe]], the [[DC Universe]], [[Star Wars]], [[Alien (franchise)|Alien]] & [[Predator (franchise)|Predator]], [[Terminator (franchise)|Terminator]], [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|The Lord of the Rings]], [[G.I. Joe]], [[Halo (franchise)|Halo]], [[World of Warcraft]], [[StarCraft II|Star Craft II]], [[Mass Effect 3]], [[Diablo III|Diablo 3]], and many more.<ref name="Crawford" /> Sideshow Collectibles' products are currently sold in specialty, trend, collectible and comic shops both in the US and internationally, as well as online directly through Sideshow Collectibles.<ref name="CollectionDX" />
Sideshow Collectibles currently partners with [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], [[DreamWorks Animation|DreamWorks]], [[Warner Bros.|WB]], [[Lucasfilm]], [[DC Comics|DC]], [[Blizzard Entertainment]], and others to create products drawn from the [[Marvel Universe]], the [[DC Universe]], [[Star Wars]], [[Alien (franchise)|Alien]] & [[Predator (franchise)|Predator]], [[Terminator (franchise)|Terminator]], [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|The Lord of the Rings]], [[G.I. Joe]], [[Halo (franchise)|Halo]], [[World of Warcraft]], [[StarCraft II|Star Craft II]], [[Mass Effect 3]], [[Diablo III|Diablo 3]], and many more.<ref name="Crawford" /> Sideshow Collectibles' products are currently sold in specialty, trend, collectible and comic shops both in the US and internationally, as well as online directly through Sideshow Collectibles.<ref name="CollectionDX" />


==Production==
== Production ==
A collectible at Sideshow starts out with conceptual art, which may be several layers deep. Then sculpting begins, primarily with traditional clay or wax sculpture tools. Digital rendering programs are also used, which are printed out in a rapid prototyping machine. The output is taken into the sculpture pool, and then cleaned up to bring in an additional layer of detail by human hand. 90% of the collectibles Sideshow makes are licensed properties.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/design/2012/04/dream-job-qa-with-sideshow-collectibles/all/1 |title=Dream Job: Q&A With Sideshow Collectibles |author=Rachel Swaby |date=2012-04-18 |access-date=2012-05-16}}</ref>
A collectible at Sideshow starts out with conceptual art, which may be several layers deep. Then sculpting begins, primarily with traditional clay or wax sculpture tools. Digital rendering programs are also used, which are printed out in a rapid prototyping machine. The output is taken into the sculpture pool, and then cleaned up to bring in an additional layer of detail by human hand. 90% of the collectibles Sideshow makes are licensed properties.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.wired.com/design/2012/04/dream-job-qa-with-sideshow-collectibles/all/1 |title=Dream Job: Q&A With Sideshow Collectibles |author=Rachel Swaby |magazine=Wired |date=2012-04-18 |access-date=2012-05-16}}</ref>


==Licensed properties==
==Licensed properties==
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{{expand list|date=May 2012}}
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* [[James Bond]]
* [[James Bond]]
* ''[[Friday the 13th (1980 film)|Friday the 13th]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fridaythe13thfilms.com/media/figures/pamelavoorhees.html|title=Mrs. Pamela Voorhees from Sideshow Toys|website=fridaythe13thfilms.com}}</ref>
* ''[[Friday the 13th (1980 film)|Friday the 13th]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fridaythe13thfilms.com/media/figures/pamelavoorhees.html|title=Mrs. Pamela Voorhees from Sideshow Toys|website=fridaythe13thfilms.com}}</ref>
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* ''[[Tremors (1990 film)|Tremors]]'' <ref>News Editor, "[http://www.mania.com/tremors-graboid-maquette_article_50525.html TREMORS Graboid Maquette] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204201651/http://www.mania.com/tremors-graboid-maquette_article_50525.html |date=2008-12-04 }}", ''Mania.com'' (January 24, 2006).</ref>
* ''[[Tremors (1990 film)|Tremors]]'' <ref>News Editor, "[http://www.mania.com/tremors-graboid-maquette_article_50525.html TREMORS Graboid Maquette] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204201651/http://www.mania.com/tremors-graboid-maquette_article_50525.html |date=2008-12-04 }}", ''Mania.com'' (January 24, 2006).</ref>
* ''[[Tron: Evolution]]'' <ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/30/tron-evolution-release-date-and-collectors-edition-revealed/ Tron: Evolution release date and Collector's Edition revealed | Joystiq]</ref>
* ''[[Tron: Evolution]]'' <ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/30/tron-evolution-release-date-and-collectors-edition-revealed/ Tron: Evolution release date and Collector's Edition revealed | Joystiq]</ref>
* ''[[How to Train Your Dragon (film)|How To Train Your Dragon]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/product-archive/?sku=900983&archive=y|title='Run' - Fine Art Print by DreamWorks Animation Fine Art|website=Sideshow Collectibles|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref>
* ''[[How to Train Your Dragon (2010 film)|How To Train Your Dragon]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/product-archive/?sku=900983&archive=y|title='Run' - Fine Art Print by DreamWorks Animation Fine Art|website=Sideshow Collectibles|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref>
* ''[[How to Train Your Dragon 2|How To Train Your Dragon 2]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/how-to-train-your-dragon-toothless-sideshow-collectibles-200418/|title=How to Train Your Dragon Toothless Statue by Sideshow Collectibles|website=Sideshow Collectibles|language=en|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref>
* ''[[How to Train Your Dragon 2|How To Train Your Dragon 2]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/how-to-train-your-dragon-toothless-sideshow-collectibles-200418/|title=How to Train Your Dragon Toothless Statue by Sideshow Collectibles|website=Sideshow Collectibles|language=en|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref>
* ''[[Kung Fu Panda]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/product-archive/?sku=900914&archive=y|title=The Furious Five Fine Art Print by DreamWorks Animation Fine Art|website=Sideshow Collectibles|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref>
* ''[[Kung Fu Panda]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/product-archive/?sku=900914&archive=y|title=The Furious Five Fine Art Print by DreamWorks Animation Fine Art|website=Sideshow Collectibles|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref>
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* ''[[Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]''
* ''[[Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]''
* ''[[Monty Python's Life of Brian]]''
* ''[[Monty Python's Life of Brian]]''
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===DC Comics===
===DC Comics===
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* [[Batman]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/dc-comics-batman-sideshow-collectibles-300131|title=DC Comics Batman Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectib|website=Sideshow Collectibles}}</ref>
* [[Batman]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/dc-comics-batman-sideshow-collectibles-300131|title=DC Comics Batman Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectib|website=Sideshow Collectibles}}</ref>
* [[Catwoman]]
* [[Catwoman]]
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* [[Aquaman]]
* [[Aquaman]]
* [[Darkseid]]
* [[Darkseid]]
* [[Huntress (comics)|Huntress]]
* [[Huntress (DC Comics)|Huntress]]
* [[Green Arrow]]
* [[Green Arrow]]
* [[Swamp Thing]]
* [[Swamp Thing]]
* [[Killer Croc]]
* [[Killer Croc]]
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===Marvel Comics===
===Marvel Comics===
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* [[Deadpool]]
* [[Deadpool]]
* [[Hulk|The Hulk]]<ref>[http://www.whatsyourobsession.com/sideshow-collectibles-hulk-comiquette-review/ Sideshow Collectibles Hulk Comiquette review | What's Your Obsession<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829145845/http://www.whatsyourobsession.com/sideshow-collectibles-hulk-comiquette-review/ |date=2011-08-29 }}</ref>
* [[Hulk|The Hulk]]<ref>[http://www.whatsyourobsession.com/sideshow-collectibles-hulk-comiquette-review/ Sideshow Collectibles Hulk Comiquette review | What's Your Obsession<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829145845/http://www.whatsyourobsession.com/sideshow-collectibles-hulk-comiquette-review/ |date=2011-08-29 }}</ref>
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* [[Mary Jane Watson]]<ref>{{cite news | last = Graves | first = Neil | title = Mary jane is spidey 'sensuous' | work = [[New York Post]] | publisher = [[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]] | date = May 16, 2007 | url = http://www.nypost.com/seven/05162007/news/nationalnews/mary_jane_is_spidey_sensuous_nationalnews_neil_graves.htm | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090505114526/http://www.nypost.com/seven/05162007/news/nationalnews/mary_jane_is_spidey_sensuous_nationalnews_neil_graves.htm | archive-date = May 5, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Arpe | first = Malene | title = No plumber's butt for Spidey? | work = [[Toronto Star]] | publisher = [[Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd.]] | date = May 17, 2007 | url = https://www.thestar.com/article/214778}}</ref>
* [[Mary Jane Watson]]<ref>{{cite news | last = Graves | first = Neil | title = Mary jane is spidey 'sensuous' | work = [[New York Post]] | publisher = [[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]] | date = May 16, 2007 | url = http://www.nypost.com/seven/05162007/news/nationalnews/mary_jane_is_spidey_sensuous_nationalnews_neil_graves.htm | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090505114526/http://www.nypost.com/seven/05162007/news/nationalnews/mary_jane_is_spidey_sensuous_nationalnews_neil_graves.htm | archive-date = May 5, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Arpe | first = Malene | title = No plumber's butt for Spidey? | work = [[Toronto Star]] | publisher = [[Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd.]] | date = May 17, 2007 | url = https://www.thestar.com/article/214778}}</ref>
* [[Betsy Braddock|Psylocke]]<ref>[http://marvel.com/news/story/16200/new_from_sideshow_collectibles_psylocke_premium_figure_ New From Sideshow Collectibles: Psylocke Premium Figure | News |Marvel.com]</ref>
* [[Betsy Braddock|Psylocke]]<ref>[http://marvel.com/news/story/16200/new_from_sideshow_collectibles_psylocke_premium_figure_ New From Sideshow Collectibles: Psylocke Premium Figure | News |Marvel.com]</ref>
* [[Thing (comics)|The Thing]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2007/exclusive-fantastic-four-contest-sideshows-the-thing-maquette/|title=Exclusive Fantastic Four Contest - Sideshow's The Thing Maquette!|website=FirstShowing.net}}</ref>
* [[Thing (comics)|The Thing]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2007/exclusive-fantastic-four-contest-sideshows-the-thing-maquette/|title=Exclusive Fantastic Four Contest - Sideshow's The Thing Maquette!|website=FirstShowing.net|date=13 June 2007 }}</ref>
* [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.toymania.com/contest/thor.shtml|title=Sideshow Collectibles Thor Legendary Scale Bust Contest|website=toymania.com}}</ref>
* [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.toymania.com/contest/thor.shtml|title=Sideshow Collectibles Thor Legendary Scale Bust Contest|website=toymania.com}}</ref>
* [[Ultron]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pituvision.com/tag/sideshow-collectibles-classic-ultron/|title=Pituvision - YouTube}}</ref>
* [[Ultron]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pituvision.com/tag/sideshow-collectibles-classic-ultron/|title=Pituvision - YouTube}}</ref>
* [[Venom (Marvel Comics character)|Venom]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2007/exclusive-spider-man-3-contest-sideshows-venom-bust/|title=Exclusive Spider-Man 3 Contest - Sideshow's Venom Bust!|website=FirstShowing.net}}</ref>
* [[Venom (Marvel Comics character)|Venom]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2007/exclusive-spider-man-3-contest-sideshows-venom-bust/|title=Exclusive Spider-Man 3 Contest - Sideshow's Venom Bust!|website=FirstShowing.net|date=25 April 2007 }}</ref>
* [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.needcoffee.com/2009/02/01/wolverine-bust-sideshow-contest/|title=Win a Wolverine Legendary Scale Bust from Sideshow Collectibles!|date=February 2, 2009}}</ref>
* [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.needcoffee.com/2009/02/01/wolverine-bust-sideshow-contest/|title=Win a Wolverine Legendary Scale Bust from Sideshow Collectibles!|date=February 2, 2009}}</ref>
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===Television===
===Television===
* ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/35267/throne-slayer-buffy-summers-maquette-available-pre-order-next-week|title=Throne of the Slayer - Buffy Summers Maquette Available for Pre-Order Next Week}}</ref>
* ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/35267/throne-slayer-buffy-summers-maquette-available-pre-order-next-week|title=Throne of the Slayer - Buffy Summers Maquette Available for Pre-Order Next Week|date=10 July 2012 }}</ref>
* [[G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/726326/gi-joe-collectibles-from-sideshow-at-comic-con-2012/ |title=G.I. Joe Collectibles From Sideshow At Comic-Con 2012 |author=Nikole Zivalich |date=2012-07-25 |access-date=2012-08-14}}</ref>
* [[G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/726326/gi-joe-collectibles-from-sideshow-at-comic-con-2012/ |title=G.I. Joe Collectibles From Sideshow At Comic-Con 2012 |author=Nikole Zivalich |date=2012-07-25 |access-date=2012-08-14}}</ref>
* [[Goliath (Gargoyles)|Goliath]] from ''[[Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=17019|title=The Goliath Statue – Gargoyles – Electric Tiki &#124; Sideshow Collectibles}}</ref>
* [[Goliath (Gargoyles)|Goliath]] from ''[[Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=17019|title=The Goliath Statue – Gargoyles – Electric Tiki &#124; Sideshow Collectibles}}</ref>
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===Video games===
===Video games===
* ''[[Diablo III]]'' <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/sideshow-collectibles-presents-diablo-iii-overthrown-statue-136835.phtml |title=Sideshow Collectibles presents Diablo III Overthrown statue |publisher=Destructoid |access-date=2011-05-24}}</ref>
* ''[[Diablo III]]'' <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/sideshow-collectibles-presents-diablo-iii-overthrown-statue-136835.phtml |title=Sideshow Collectibles presents Diablo III Overthrown statue |date=19 June 2009 |publisher=Destructoid |access-date=2011-05-24}}</ref>
* ''[[Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light]]'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=300082&ref=learnmore_300082 |title=Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - Sideshow Collectibles - SideshowCollectibles.com |publisher=Sideshowtoy.com |access-date=2012-07-07}}</ref>
* ''[[Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light]]'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=300082&ref=learnmore_300082 |title=Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - Sideshow Collectibles - SideshowCollectibles.com |publisher=Sideshowtoy.com |access-date=2012-07-07}}</ref>
* ''[[Tomb Raider: Legend]]'' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=28011 |title=Lara Croft Sixth Scale Figure - Sideshow Collectibles - SideshowCollectibles.com |publisher=Sideshowtoy.com |date=2008-11-20 |access-date=2012-07-07}}</ref>
* ''[[Tomb Raider: Legend]]'' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=28011 |title=Lara Croft Sixth Scale Figure - Sideshow Collectibles - SideshowCollectibles.com |publisher=Sideshowtoy.com |date=2008-11-20 |access-date=2012-07-07}}</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Prime 1 Studio]]
* [[Iron Studios]]
*[[Iron Studios]]
* [[National Entertainment Collectibles Association|NECA]]
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* [[Hot Toys]]
* [[Mezco Toyz]]
* [[McFarlane Toys]]
* [[Funko]]
* [[Funko]]
* [[SOTA Toys|SOTA]]


==References==
==References==
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* {{Official website}}
* {{Official website}}
* [http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/ Fan forum]
* [http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/ Fan forum]

{{scale model brands}}


[[Category:1990s toys]]
[[Category:1990s toys]]

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Sideshow Inc.
IndustryEntertainment
Founded1994; 30 years ago (1994)
Headquarters
U.S.
ProductsFigurines, action figures
BrandsHot Toys
Websitesideshow.com

Sideshow Collectibles is an American specialty manufacturer of movie, film, television and collectible action figures, statues, and high end pieces. Sideshow's licenses include Star Wars, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, The Lord of the Rings, Disney, Harry Potter, Masters of the Universe, Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, Street Fighter, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek.

Sideshow Collectibles is also the exclusive distributor of Hot Toys collectible figures in the United States, North and South America, Europe, Australia and throughout most Asian countries. It is also an official distributor of Iron Studios statues in United States territory.

History[edit]

Sideshow Collectibles was established in 1994. It originally created toy prototypes for major toy companies such as Mattel, Galoob and Wild Planet. In 1999, Sideshow began marketing its own line of collectible and specialty products under the Sideshow brand, beginning with the Universal Classic Monsters 8" Action Figure license, which sold through Toys R Us and other mass market retailers.[1] The company then began creating items in the sixth scale format that sold through specialty markets, at which time Sideshow switched their name from "toys" to "collectibles".[2]

Sideshow Collectibles currently partners with Marvel, Disney, DreamWorks, WB, Lucasfilm, DC, Blizzard Entertainment, and others to create products drawn from the Marvel Universe, the DC Universe, Star Wars, Alien & Predator, Terminator, The Lord of the Rings, G.I. Joe, Halo, World of Warcraft, Star Craft II, Mass Effect 3, Diablo 3, and many more.[2] Sideshow Collectibles' products are currently sold in specialty, trend, collectible and comic shops both in the US and internationally, as well as online directly through Sideshow Collectibles.[1]

Production[edit]

A collectible at Sideshow starts out with conceptual art, which may be several layers deep. Then sculpting begins, primarily with traditional clay or wax sculpture tools. Digital rendering programs are also used, which are printed out in a rapid prototyping machine. The output is taken into the sculpture pool, and then cleaned up to bring in an additional layer of detail by human hand. 90% of the collectibles Sideshow makes are licensed properties.[3]

Licensed properties[edit]

DC Comics[edit]

Marvel Comics[edit]

Television[edit]

Video games[edit]

Additional statues[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b CollectionDX (2011). "Sideshow Collectibles". Retrieved 2012-05-16.
  2. ^ a b Michael Crawford (2006-06-15). "Collecting Action Figures – A Brief History". Retrieved 2012-05-16.
  3. ^ Rachel Swaby (2012-04-18). "Dream Job: Q&A With Sideshow Collectibles". Wired. Retrieved 2012-05-16.
  4. ^ "Mrs. Pamela Voorhees from Sideshow Toys". fridaythe13thfilms.com.
  5. ^ Sideshow Collectibles (2006-04-27). "Exclusive Look at Sideshow's Ghost Rider Maquette!". SuperHeroHype.com. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
  6. ^ "Indiana Jones Merchandising". TheRaider.net. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
  7. ^ "Jaws Maquette". Archived from the original on April 27, 2014.
  8. ^ "'When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth' T-Rex vs. Velociraptors Diorama, Jurassic Park - Toy Invasion- Onlineshop". Archived from the original on August 13, 2016.
  9. ^ Sideshow Collectibles (2007-01-05). "Sideshow Making Spider-Man 3 Collectibles". SuperHeroHype.com. Retrieved 2007-01-24.
  10. ^ "Star Wars Collectibles". Sideshow Collectibles.
  11. ^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Sideshow Experience".
  12. ^ Crawford, Michael (May 1, 2009). "Terminator 2 T-800 Premium Format Statue". mwctoys.com.
  13. ^ "Toys and collectibles licenses are in". Terminator Files. 2008-07-23. Archived from the original on July 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
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  15. ^ News Editor, "TREMORS Graboid Maquette Archived 2008-12-04 at the Wayback Machine", Mania.com (January 24, 2006).
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