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{{Short description|American collectible manufacturer}}
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'''Sideshow Collectibles''' is a specialty manufacturer of movie, film, television and proprietary collectible figures, statues and high end pieces.
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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]]''.


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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.
Featuring properties such as [[Star Wars]], [[DC Comics]], [[Marvel Comics]], [[The Lord of the Rings]], [[Disney]], [[Predator (franchise)|Predator]], [[G.I. Joe]] and [[Indiana Jones (franchise)|Indiana Jones]], Sideshow artisans are sculptors, model makers, painters and costumers, whose combined efforts result in the creation of original designs and detailed likenesses of pop culture icons, including film and television monsters, villains, heroes, mystical creatures of fantasy, and legendary figures from history. Recognized as a quality manufacturer, Sideshow has been highlighted in national trade and specialty toy publications, where its collectible 12-inch figures and [[polystone]] statues have been awarded "Best of the Year."


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== History ==
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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.
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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" />
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==History==
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Sideshow Collectibles started out in 1994. They 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.<ref name="CollectionDX">{{cite web |url=http://www.collectiondx.com/manufacturer/sideshow_collectibles |title=Sideshow Collectibles |author=CollectionDX |year=2011 |accessdate=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 |accessdate=2012-05-16}}</ref>


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== Production ==
Sideshow also flirted with a different paradigm for shopping, the concept of selling their product directly to their customers. This allowed them to provide more detailed, higher end products, offer direct customer service support, and to interact with collectors more closely from sale to delivery as well as through online communications and fan forums. Sideshow has continued to improve on this model, offering options like product pre-ordering, flexible payment plans, and a responsive 30-day Guarantee/ Returns policy to their customers, as well as focusing on the kind of quality and detail that attracts gaming, comic and film collectors alike. Sideshow has forged collaborative relationships with Hollywood filmmakers and special effect houses including Guillermo del Toro, Legacy Effects, Spectral Motion, Amalgamated Dynamics Inc. and KNB EFX to produce some of the most sought after collectibles based on movie props and pre-production film maquettes from blockbuster film's such as Iron Man, the Transformers, the Avengers, Hellboy, Predators, Alien 3, and Alien vs Predators.
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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>

Sideshow Collectibles currently partners with Marvel, Disney, WB, Lucasfilm, DC, Blizzard Entertainment, and others to create product from properties such as 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.

<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"/>

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==Production==
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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 |accessdate=2012-05-16}}</ref>


==Licensed properties==
==Licensed properties==
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* [[James Bond]]
* [[James Bond]]
* ''[[Friday the 13th (1980 film)|Friday the 13th]]'' <ref>[http://www.fridaythe13thfilms.com/media/figures/pamelavoorhees.html Mrs. Pamela Voorhees from Sideshow Toys<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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>
* ''[[Ghost Rider (2007 film)|Ghost Rider]]'' <ref>{{cite news | author=Sideshow Collectibles | url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/ghostridernews.php?id=4144 | title=Exclusive Look at Sideshow's ''Ghost Rider'' Maquette! | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=2006-04-27 | accessdate=2007-01-29 }}</ref>
* ''[[Ghost Rider (2007 film)|Ghost Rider]]'' <ref>{{cite news | author=Sideshow Collectibles | url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/ghostridernews.php?id=4144 | title=Exclusive Look at Sideshow's ''Ghost Rider'' Maquette! | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=2006-04-27 | access-date=2007-01-29 }}</ref>
* ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]'' <ref>{{cite web | title = Indiana Jones Merchandising | publisher = TheRaider.net | url = http://www.theraider.net/information/collectibles/index.php | accessdate=2008-04-07}}</ref>
* ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]'' <ref>{{cite web | title = Indiana Jones Merchandising | publisher = TheRaider.net | url = http://www.theraider.net/information/collectibles/index.php | access-date=2008-04-07}}</ref>
* ''[[Jaws (film)|Jaws]]'' <ref>[http://www.plasmainfusion.com/jaws_maquette.htm Jaws Maquette<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427030557/http://www.plasmainfusion.com/jaws_maquette.htm |date=2014-04-27 }}</ref>
* ''[[Jaws (film)|Jaws]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.plasmainfusion.com/jaws_maquette.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427030557/http://www.plasmainfusion.com/jaws_maquette.htm|url-status=dead|title=Jaws Maquette<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=April 27, 2014}}</ref>
* ''[[Jurassic Park (film)|Jurassic Park]]'' <ref>[http://www.toy-invasion.com/When-Dinosaurs-Ruled-the-Earth-T-Rex-vs-Velociraptors-Diorama-Jurassic-Park/en 'When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth' T-Rex vs. Velociraptors Diorama, Jurassic Park - Toy Invasion- Onlineshop<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813123307/http://www.toy-invasion.com/When-Dinosaurs-Ruled-the-Earth-T-Rex-vs-Velociraptors-Diorama-Jurassic-Park/en |date=2016-08-13 }}</ref>
* ''[[Jurassic Park (film)|Jurassic Park]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.toy-invasion.com/When-Dinosaurs-Ruled-the-Earth-T-Rex-vs-Velociraptors-Diorama-Jurassic-Park/en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813123307/http://www.toy-invasion.com/When-Dinosaurs-Ruled-the-Earth-T-Rex-vs-Velociraptors-Diorama-Jurassic-Park/en|url-status=dead|title='When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth' T-Rex vs. Velociraptors Diorama, Jurassic Park - Toy Invasion- Onlineshop<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=August 13, 2016}}</ref>
* ''[[Spider-Man 3]]'' <ref>{{cite news | author=Sideshow Collectibles | url=http://superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=5068 | title= Sideshow Making ''Spider-Man 3'' Collectibles | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=2007-01-05| accessdate=2007-01-24 }}</ref>
* ''[[Spider-Man 3]]'' <ref>{{cite news | author=Sideshow Collectibles | url=http://superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=5068 | title= Sideshow Making ''Spider-Man 3'' Collectibles | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=2007-01-05| access-date=2007-01-24 }}</ref>
* ''[[Star Wars]]'' <ref>[http://www.sideshowtoy.com/brands/star-wars/ Star Wars figures | Sideshow Collectibles<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* ''[[Star Wars]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshow.com/brands/star-wars|title=Star Wars Collectibles|website=Sideshow Collectibles}}</ref>
* ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' <ref>[http://www.sideshowtoy.com/experience/entertainment/main-attractions/tmnt-pag/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Sideshow Experience<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/experience/entertainment/main-attractions/tmnt-pag/|title=Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles &#124; Sideshow Experience<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref>
* ''[[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]'' <ref>[http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_050109a.htm Terminator T-800 Premium Format statue - Another Pop Culture Collectible Review by Michael Crawford, Captain Toy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* ''[[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_050109a.htm|title=Terminator 2 T-800 Premium Format Statue|first=Michael|last=Crawford|date=May 1, 2009|website=mwctoys.com}}</ref>
* ''[[Terminator Salvation]]'' <ref>{{cite news|title=Toys and collectibles licenses are in|work=Terminator Files|date=2008-07-23|url=http://www.terminatorfiles.com/news/2008/2008-07-23-b.htm|accessdate=2008-07-24 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080725081015/http://www.terminatorfiles.com/news/2008/2008-07-23-b.htm |archivedate = July 25, 2008}}</ref>
* ''[[Terminator Salvation]]'' <ref>{{cite news|title=Toys and collectibles licenses are in|work=Terminator Files|date=2008-07-23|url=http://www.terminatorfiles.com/news/2008/2008-07-23-b.htm|access-date=2008-07-24 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080725081015/http://www.terminatorfiles.com/news/2008/2008-07-23-b.htm |archive-date = July 25, 2008}}</ref>
* ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' <ref>{{cite web |author=Sideshow Time |url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=21631&WP_072010&preview&optimus |title=Sideshow Collectibles - Optimus Prime Maquette |publisher=Sideshowtoy.com |date=2010-07-18 |accessdate=2011-04-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614100714/http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=21631&WP_072010&preview&optimus |archivedate=2011-06-14 |df= }}</ref>
* ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' <ref>{{cite web |author=Sideshow Time |url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=21631&WP_072010&preview&optimus |title=Sideshow Collectibles - Optimus Prime Maquette |publisher=Sideshowtoy.com |date=2010-07-18 |access-date=2011-04-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614100714/http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=21631&WP_072010&preview&optimus |archive-date=2011-06-14 }}</ref>
* ''[[Tremors (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 (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>
* ''[[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>
* ''[[Star Trek]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/archive?keywords=star+trek|title=SIdeshow Archive search for Star Trek|website=Sideshow Collectibles|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshowtoy.com/search/?keywords=star+trek|title=Search results for Star Trek|website=Sideshow Collectibles|language=en|access-date=2018-11-04}}</ref>
* ''[[Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]''
* ''[[Monty Python's Life of Brian]]''
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===DC Comics===
===DC Comics===
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* [[Batman]] <ref>[http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/dc-comics-batman-sideshow-collectibles-300131/ DC Comics Batman Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectib | Sideshow Collectibles<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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]]
* [[Wonder Woman]]
* [[Green Lantern]] <ref>[http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/dc-comics-green-lantern-sideshow-collectibles-300130/ DC Comics Green Lantern Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Co | Sideshow Collectibles<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* [[Green Lantern]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/dc-comics-green-lantern-sideshow-collectibles-300130|title=DC Comics Green Lantern Premium Format™ Figure by Sideshow Collectibles|website=Sideshow Collectibles}}</ref>
* [[Harley Quinn]]
* [[Harley Quinn]]
* [[Joker (comics)|The Joker]]
* [[Joker (comics)|The Joker]]
* [[Deathstroke]]
* [[Poison Ivy (comics)|Poison Ivy]] <ref>http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/07/behold-the-glorious-epicentre-of-costly-comic-con-collectibles/</ref>
* [[Poison Ivy (comics)|Poison Ivy]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/07/behold-the-glorious-epicentre-of-costly-comic-con-collectibles/|title=Behold The Glorious Epicentre Of Costly Comic-Con Collectibles|date=July 18, 2012|website=Kotaku Australia}}</ref>
* [[Superman]]
* [[Superman]]
* [[Aquaman]]
* [[Aquaman]]
* [[Darkseid]]
* [[Darkseid]]
* [[Huntress (comics)|Huntress]]
* [[Huntress (DC Comics)|Huntress]]
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* [[Green Arrow]]
* [[Swamp Thing]]
* [[Killer Croc]]
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===Marvel Comics===
===Marvel Comics===
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* [[Deadpool]]
* [[Deadpool]]
* [[Hulk (comics)|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>
* [[Iron Man]]
* [[Iron Man]]
* [[Mary Jane Watson]] <ref>{{cite news | last = Graves | first = Neil | title = Mary jane is spidey 'sensuous' | work = [[New York Post]] | publisher = [[News Corporation]] | date = May 16, 2007 | url = http://www.nypost.com/seven/05162007/news/nationalnews/mary_jane_is_spidey_sensuous_nationalnews_neil_graves.htm | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090505114526/http://www.nypost.com/seven/05162007/news/nationalnews/mary_jane_is_spidey_sensuous_nationalnews_neil_graves.htm | archivedate = May 5, 2009 | df = }}</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>
* [[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>[http://www.firstshowing.net/2007/exclusive-fantastic-four-contest-sideshows-the-thing-maquette/ Exclusive Fantastic Four Contest - Sideshow's The Thing Maquette! | FirstShowing.net<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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>[http://www.toymania.com/contest/thor.shtml Sideshow Collectibles Thor Legendary Scale Bust Contest<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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>[http://www.pituvision.com/tag/sideshow-collectibles-classic-ultron/ Sideshow Collectibles Classic Ultron » Pituvision<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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>[http://www.firstshowing.net/2007/exclusive-spider-man-3-contest-sideshows-venom-bust/ Exclusive Spider-Man 3 Contest - Sideshow's Venom Bust! | FirstShowing.net<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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>[http://www.needcoffee.com/2009/02/01/wolverine-bust-sideshow-contest/ Wolverine Legendary Scale Bust Contest » Need Coffee Dot Com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/35267/throne-slayer-buffy-summers-maquette-available-pre-order-next-week 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 |accessdate=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>[http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=17019 The Goliath Statue – Gargoyles – Electric Tiki | 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>
* [[The Muppets]] from ''[[The Muppet Show]]''
* [[The Muppets]] from ''[[The Muppet Show]]''


===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 |accessdate=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|author= |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 |date= |accessdate=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|author= |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 |accessdate=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: Underworld]]'' <ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=13373 |title=Preview: Lara Croft: Snow Day Polystone Statue - Sideshow Collectibles - SideshowCollectibles.com |publisher=Sideshowtoy.com |date=2010-03-30 |accessdate=2012-07-07}}</ref>
* ''[[Tomb Raider: Underworld]]'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=13373 |title=Preview: Lara Croft: Snow Day Polystone Statue - Sideshow Collectibles - SideshowCollectibles.com |publisher=Sideshowtoy.com |date=2010-03-30 |access-date=2012-07-07}}</ref>
* ''[[Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception]]'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2011/06/02/uncharted-3-drake-deception-collectors-edition-and-pre-order-bonuses-detailed/|title=Uncharted 3: Drake Deception Collector's Edition and pre-order bonuses detailed|date=2011-06-02|publisher=VG247|accessdate=2011-07-02}}</ref>
* ''[[Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception]]'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2011/06/02/uncharted-3-drake-deception-collectors-edition-and-pre-order-bonuses-detailed/|title=Uncharted 3: Drake Deception Collector's Edition and pre-order bonuses detailed|date=2011-06-02|publisher=VG247|access-date=2011-07-02}}</ref>


===Additional statues===
===Additional statues===


* [[Dinosauria]] series, including ''[[Triceratops]]'', ''[[Apatosaurus]]'' and ''[[Gastonia (dinosaur)|Gastonia]]''.
* [[Dinosauria]] series, including ''[[Triceratops]]'', ''[[Apatosaurus]]'' and ''[[Gastonia (dinosaur)|Gastonia]]''.
Lady Death


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Iron Studios]]
* [[National Entertainment Collectibles Association|NECA]]
* [[SOTA Toys|SOTA]]
* [[Funko]]
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* [[Hot Toys]]
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* [[Mezco Toyz]]
* [[McFarlane Toys]]


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

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Latest revision as of 03:53, 22 January 2024

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]

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  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.
  14. ^ Sideshow Time (2010-07-18). "Sideshow Collectibles - Optimus Prime Maquette". Sideshowtoy.com. Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2011-04-04.
  15. ^ News Editor, "TREMORS Graboid Maquette Archived 2008-12-04 at the Wayback Machine", Mania.com (January 24, 2006).
  16. ^ Tron: Evolution release date and Collector's Edition revealed | Joystiq
  17. ^ "'Run' - Fine Art Print by DreamWorks Animation Fine Art". Sideshow Collectibles. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  18. ^ "How to Train Your Dragon Toothless Statue by Sideshow Collectibles". Sideshow Collectibles. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  19. ^ "The Furious Five Fine Art Print by DreamWorks Animation Fine Art". Sideshow Collectibles. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  20. ^ "SIdeshow Archive search for Star Trek". Sideshow Collectibles. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  21. ^ "Search results for Star Trek". Sideshow Collectibles. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  22. ^ "DC Comics Batman Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectib". Sideshow Collectibles.
  23. ^ "DC Comics Green Lantern Premium Format™ Figure by Sideshow Collectibles". Sideshow Collectibles.
  24. ^ "Behold The Glorious Epicentre Of Costly Comic-Con Collectibles". Kotaku Australia. July 18, 2012.
  25. ^ Sideshow Collectibles Hulk Comiquette review | What's Your Obsession Archived 2011-08-29 at the Wayback Machine
  26. ^ Graves, Neil (May 16, 2007). "Mary jane is spidey 'sensuous'". New York Post. News Corporation. Archived from the original on May 5, 2009.
  27. ^ Arpe, Malene (May 17, 2007). "No plumber's butt for Spidey?". Toronto Star. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd.
  28. ^ New From Sideshow Collectibles: Psylocke Premium Figure | News |Marvel.com
  29. ^ "Exclusive Fantastic Four Contest - Sideshow's The Thing Maquette!". FirstShowing.net. 13 June 2007.
  30. ^ "Sideshow Collectibles Thor Legendary Scale Bust Contest". toymania.com.
  31. ^ "Pituvision - YouTube".
  32. ^ "Exclusive Spider-Man 3 Contest - Sideshow's Venom Bust!". FirstShowing.net. 25 April 2007.
  33. ^ "Win a Wolverine Legendary Scale Bust from Sideshow Collectibles!". February 2, 2009.
  34. ^ "Throne of the Slayer - Buffy Summers Maquette Available for Pre-Order Next Week". 10 July 2012.
  35. ^ Nikole Zivalich (2012-07-25). "G.I. Joe Collectibles From Sideshow At Comic-Con 2012". Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  36. ^ "The Goliath Statue – Gargoyles – Electric Tiki | Sideshow Collectibles".
  37. ^ "Sideshow Collectibles presents Diablo III Overthrown statue". Destructoid. 19 June 2009. Retrieved 2011-05-24.
  38. ^ "Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - Sideshow Collectibles - SideshowCollectibles.com". Sideshowtoy.com. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  39. ^ "Lara Croft Sixth Scale Figure - Sideshow Collectibles - SideshowCollectibles.com". Sideshowtoy.com. 2008-11-20. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  40. ^ "Preview: Lara Croft: Snow Day Polystone Statue - Sideshow Collectibles - SideshowCollectibles.com". Sideshowtoy.com. 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  41. ^ "Uncharted 3: Drake Deception Collector's Edition and pre-order bonuses detailed". VG247. 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2011-07-02.

External links[edit]

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