Queen Studios / InArt to do sixth scale figures

[Spiln3r]

 

[user 67922]

Get on it...

 

[Hoody999]

Get on it...

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Reeves 2 pack Superman + Clark Kent for me.

 

[user 67922]

Reeves 2 pack Superman + Clark Kent for me.

Go for it and I'll back that comment up. As long as you press like on my annoying Hannibal, Regan, Jack Torrance & Daemon Targaryen gifs . I can't wait for someone to say Spider-man or Iron Man.

 

[LiamNeesons112]

Reeves 2 pack Superman + Clark Kent for me.

I’d go all in for this.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Get on it...

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Don't bother wasting your time people. It's a silly marketing ploy to build hype.

 

[thenick123]

Is that the internal packaging for shipping InArts Joker final production units?

 

[Wor-Gar]

I don't like foam but its rigidity is probably better so figure can't get crushed no matter what FedEx/UPS/DHL wants to do to it.

 

[willy156]

Is that the internal packaging for shipping InArts Joker final production units?

looks to be it, we'll find out later tonight during their las vegas event probably

 

[Gipetto0812]

I wish they would’ve at least went with the black stiff foam like what HT has been doing more recently with their Iron Man figures. The brighter, grey foam is a little cheap looking to me.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I wish they would’ve at least went with the black stuff foam like what HT has been doing more recently with their Iron Man figures. The brighter, grey foam is a little cheap looking to me.

But that soft foam is too crushable. The Styrofoam is sturdy.

 

[Gipetto0812]

But that soft foam is too crushable. The Styrofoam is sturdy.

No, I’m not talking about the soft foam that HT uses for DX figures. HT uses stiffer styrofoam for the diecast Iron Man figures like what InArt is using here, but it’s black and not the bright grey. The black version just looks more premium to me, while the bright grey feels like I’m opening an appliance.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Oh, well... I'm never going to display my JOKOR in his box so as long as it travels safe it could be pink or porcelain colored.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Oh, well... I'm never going to display my JOKOR in his box so as long as it travels safe it could be pink or porcelain colored.

I’m not either, but I enjoy the unboxing experience. I enjoy good packaging design, artwork, texture etc. It’s why I won’t buy loose figures. I want everything as it’s part of why I like this hobby. IMO, the more you pay, the better the experience should be and is expected to be.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Maybe this is just a sample packaging for shape? Maybe we'll get a green and purple insert?

 

[Chopper Face]

This packaging is likely the parent company, Queen Studios influence. Statues usually come packed in sturdy styrofoam and I’m all for it. The head pods are next level but I know some custom artists do the same.

No, I’m not talking about the soft foam that HT uses for DX figures. HT uses stiffer styrofoam for the diecast Iron Man figures like what InArt is using here, but it’s black and not the bright grey. The back version just looks more premium to me, while the bright grey feels like I’m opening an appliance.

That’s just aesthetic bias. It’s the exact same material, which is intended for the practical purpose of protection with a secondary focus on presenting the items clearly.
White would look cheap- like polystyrene. Light grey looks kind of classy to me and allows the figure and accessories to stand out and not be overpowered or lost as they may be in all black packaging.
Man, we really can form opinions on the most random and insignificant aspects of this hobby.

 

[generalszabo]

Man, we really can form opinions on the most random and insignificant aspects of this hobby.

I agree with that, it could be s*** coloured for all I care, the actual product and whether it comes damaged is all that matters to me

 

[Gipetto0812]

That’s just aesthetic bias. It’s the exact same material, which is intended for the practical purpose of protection with a secondary focus on presenting the items clearly.
White would look cheap- like polystyrene. Light grey looks kind of classy to me and allows the figure and accessories to stand out and not be overpowered or lost as they may be in all black packaging.
Man, we really can form opinions on the most random and insignificant aspects of this hobby.

It definitely is bias as I have a design background. But I’m not saying the current packaging is bad by any means. Nor does it make me want the figure any less. Just b/c I have a preference doesn’t automatically mean I’m bashing it. My preference would be black, but it’s fine as is. Doesn’t mean I automatically am assuming it’s a cheap product. Thats’s also why whenever HT reissues the MK6, I will buy an empty box so I can have the updated packaging

It’s also just part of my nature. I’m an architect who works in very high end multi million dollar residential homes (not that I make that much, I just have clients who do ) so for me, presentation is everything b/c I’m used to having to package and present my work a certain way for that type of clientele. There is an expectation when you have a premium product or service that it should be presented in such a way as well. Black (or black label) is usually associated with a premium product.

But again, it’s b/c I care about the experience as a whole, which includes the packaging. If you tear open your figures, throw away your boxes etc and/or really just don’t care about the exterior designs, only see the packaging as a way to keep the figure safe from A-B, that’s fine too. Just a different type of collector and that’s a-ok

 

[dantes2501]

I don't think the color of the styrofoam has anything to do with its sturdiness.

 

[Chopper Face]

It definitely is bias as I have a design background. But I’m not saying the current packaging is bad by any means. Nor does it make me want the figure any less. Just b/c I have a preference doesn’t automatically mean I’m bashing it. My preference would be black, but it’s fine as is. Doesn’t mean I automatically am assuming it’s a cheap product. Thats’s also why whenever HT reissues the MK6, I will buy an empty box so I can have the updated packaging

It’s also just part of my nature. I’m an architect who works in very high end multi million dollar residential homes (not that I make that much, I just have clients who do ) so for me, presentation is everything b/c I’m used to having to package and present my work a certain way for that type of clientele. There is an expectation when you have a premium product or service that it should be presented in such a way as well. Black (or black label) is usually associated with a premium product.

But again, it’s b/c I care about the experience as a whole, which includes the packaging. If you tear open your figures, throw away your boxes etc and/or really just don’t care about the exterior designs, only see the packaging as a way to keep the figure safe from A-B, that’s fine too. Just a different type of collector and that’s a-ok

I appreciate a snazzy art box like HT venom. The decorative inserts do seem like a waste unless they can be used as a background, which they often can’t. If there’s nothing to read about the character or creation of the piece, it’s just one more thing I have to toss aside to get to the figure. The tray means nothing to me.

Im also much more fond of stacked packaging that manages to condense everything in a very efficient way. InArt appear to have gone in the opposite direction but I know that very large packages tend to move through the sorting process a little faster regardless of what postage service was purchased so that could be one small positive to getting a giant package.
EMS shipping was the only option available form KG due to the estimated size- which they probably still underestimated- but, when they finally get their stock, I shouldn’t be waiting long.

Speaking of the rumour of imminent shipping- InArt shot that down