Sideshow Collectibles X Hot
Toys:pray: :pray: :pray:
July 18, 2011 Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are proud to
announce a unique collaboration, a union of talent and artistic
vision aimed at bringing the very best products to life in 1:6
Scale. Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys have worked together
successfully for many years, supporting one another with shared
licensing opportunities, global distribution support, customer
service, and of course, creative collaborations. To further the
unique relationship the two companies have, the two have come
together in a way that best utilizes the strengths of each,
redefining the boundaries and potential of their joint
efforts.
“This is an exciting evolution of the natural relationship between
Sideshow and Hot Toys, and an exciting development for collectors,”
explains Greg Anzalone, CEO & President of Sideshow
Collectibles. “For the first time ever, our two companies will be
working simultaneously on complementary products for key
properties, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, DC, Marvel, and
others. It’s a refreshing way for us to look at the collectibles
business, bridging the creative powers of artists around the globe,
so that
we can bring to life many exciting new products.”
“This is a very exciting collaboration between our long-term
partner, Sideshow, and us. As a Star Wars super-fan, it is my dream
to produce the 1:6th scale collectible figures of the Star Wars
saga. We would like to express our gratitude to the Sideshow team,
especially Greg, Tom and Brant to give us this valuable opportunity
to bring the Star Wars property to the 1/6th scale world. We hope
that this collaboration will bring about a new landscape in the
collectible industry for truly unveiling our realistic likeness and
detailed craftsmanship, and we are looking forward to bringing
about more exciting products through this collaboration to our
collectors in the near future,” said Howard Chan, Founder CEO of
Hot Toys Limited.
Collectors will get their first glimpse of the new collaborative
efforts at San Diego Comic-Con International, July 20 – 24 in San
Diego, California. Attendees will be able to get their first view
of Hot Toys’ DX Bespin Luke Skywalker Star Wars Sixth Scale Figure,
as well as Sideshow’s Indiana Jones Map Room Sixth Scale Figure
Environment. The Hot Toys’ Bespin Luke will be displayed alongside
Sideshow’s newest Sixth Scale Figures, including Boba Fett, IG-88,
General Grievous, and much more. The Sideshow Map Room Environment
will be displayed with Hot Toys’ Indiana Jones figure, featuring
his cairo disguise costume, true to the famous film scene.
“Our goal is to allow collectors to be able to recreate their
favorite scenes from some of the greatest films from past and
present, using tremendously detailed and highly articulated figure
collectibles and environments from both Sideshow Collectibles and
Hot Toys,” explains, Tom Gilliland, Sideshow Creative Director.
“It’s an exciting time for both of our companies and I suspect for
collectors as well. We’re inspired to move forward in this unique
way and to further build on the artistic legacy of what what we
have created to date.”
For full coverage of San Diego Comic-Con International, as well as
the opportunity to pre-order the newest collectible products,
please visit
www.SideshowCollectibles.com.
(Quelle:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=35883&ref=footer&prod-blog1&ssc)
Grüße
Oktay