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Post by esc on Nov 2, 2005 11:46:29 GMT -5
I couldn't find this answer in a thread, so...
Why did Sideshow start using pictures of the figure on their boxes vs. pictures of the actors.
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Post by VampireStake on Nov 2, 2005 23:18:23 GMT -5
Because sometimes they cannot find a picture that best represents that character from the episode (If episode specific, which neary all of them are).
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Post by BtVSFigs Admin on Nov 3, 2005 7:41:09 GMT -5
That, or the sculpt doesn't look anything like the person and they don't want to point it out hehe
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Post by Vala on Nov 3, 2005 7:47:49 GMT -5
I personally loved the actor photos on the front of the boxes and kinda feel the figure photos let them down a bit. I dont know why but i'd much prefer to have one of the gorgeous pics on the front even if the likeness isn't great!
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Post by VampSpike on Nov 3, 2005 10:56:06 GMT -5
Because sometimes they cannot find a picture that best represents that character from the episode (If episode specific, which neary all of them are). But didnt they do a generic Season 1 Master figure...and then use a pic of the figure instead of one of multiple that would've been available to them? |
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Post by shep on Nov 3, 2005 13:46:37 GMT -5
i must admit i was wondering that.
i have to agree with grandmummy, would prefer pics of the actors instead
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Post by VampireStake on Nov 5, 2005 23:42:25 GMT -5
Because sometimes they cannot find a picture that best represents that character from the episode (If episode specific, which neary all of them are). But didnt they do a generic Season 1 Master figure...and then use a pic of the figure instead of one of multiple that would've been available to them? It just differs. Sometimes they feel a picture of the figure best represents the product, somtimes a picture of the actor. There is no definate way of this...I think they had an Ask Sideshow that addressed this. |
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Post by michaelcrawford on Nov 15, 2005 10:14:12 GMT -5
There's lots of reasons for doing it, but one of the biggest is showing what you're actually buying when it's boxed. A photo of the actor is nice, but that's not what you're buying - with Sideshow, it's not too big of a deal since you can open the flap, but with other boxed items (like the busts) it's pretty imporant. Some companies (like Mcfarlane) use photos of the figures because they try to make the photo appear as realistic as possible to further enhance the idea that the sculpts are extremely accurate. And yes, sometimes they skip the actor photo because it gives you the opportunity to compare right on the spot. If you think they don't take that into consideration, you're being naive  Michael MWC |
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