Sideshow - Art Prints by Classic Stills

[SickleClaw]

Originally Posted by ukshaun

Edition sizes are low, 30 in the case of Black Widow

Yeah i dont know even in low edition sizes i havent seen them move that much.

[ukshaun]

Art Print by Classic Stills take 4 weeks to ship.
Meanwhile, Sideshow display a PREPARING TO SHIP notice for the duration of 4 weeks.

This got me thinking. Do they print one at a time?
The Black Widow print is Limited Edition: 30

It would make more sense to print all 30 as a run.

Maybe it's a product Sideshow does not stock as such?

As soon as the print arrives i'll post my thoughts.
Given the price, i'm expecting something out of the ordinary when it comes to printing.

[ukshaun]

///CANCELED///

Received a message from Sideshow Collectibles today.
It appears i will never get to see how good Art Prints by Classic Stills look.


'This is an update regarding your preorder -------- for the Natasha Romanoff (art print)

Unfortunately we have received an update from the manufacturer that they have
cancelled production for this item. As such we must cancel your order. The order will
show as canceled in your online account, within the next 1 to 2 business days.

Any payments made including deposits will be refunded. Please allow 5 - 7 business
days for the refund process to be completed. Any rewards points redeemed will also
be returned.' - SSC


Does this mean *all* Art Prints by Classic Stills will be delisted from the Sideshow Collectibles website?

One more question: Art Prints by Classic Stills
Have they folded?
..or maybe it is common practice to cancel a print if they do not receive enough orders to do a run?
The Natasha Romanoff print had an edition size of 30, which is small.
Maybe the price for these prints is simply too high?

[French Cancan]

The pictures were probably blurry. She’s moving too fast.

[ukshaun]

Originally Posted by French Cancan

The pictures were probably blurry. She’s moving too fast.

I figured (given the price) they sourced a still/stills from the original source, then applied it to high-end printing process. Blur wasn't the issue, as they should the image. Either company is in trouble, or they failed to sell 30 prints, or enough prints to print 30, which points to lack of demand due to price (possibly).

C-Print / Chromogenic Print: A C-Print is the traditional way of printing using
negatives or slides, an enlarger, and photographic paper—through a process of
exposure and emulsive chemical layers. Chromogenic color prints are composed of
cyan, magenta, and yellow layers, which together create the complete image.

The print is now listed as Sold out
https://www.sideshow.com/collectible...XS?var=501083S

[ukshaun]

Assuming this is the same company who supply Sideshow Collectibles
Classic Stills appear have closed their doors


https://classicstills.com/

[Iko Iko]

Hate to see any company shut down but let's be honest, these stills seemed overpriced (especially compared to some of the art prints available) and I'm guessing the sales weren't too impressive.

[ukshaun]

Originally Posted by Iko Iko

Hate to see any company shut down but let's be honest, these stills seemed overpriced (especially compared to some of the art prints available) and I'm guessing the sales weren't too impressive.

I agree completely.

[Demona]

Sucks you weren’t able to get the still. We all know it was overpriced, but like statues are too - sometimes we just want what we want bc it calls to us.

Wonder if there is anything else out there that would work in your collection.

[ukshaun]

Originally Posted by Demona

Sucks you weren’t able to get the still. We all know it was overpriced, but like statues are too - sometimes we just want what we want bc it calls to us.

Wonder if there is anything else out there that would work in your collection.

It sucked, at the same time might have been for the best, given the price.
I guess selling the types of prints in question led to closure. Assuming there were a lack of orders, price is probably to blame.

The price pales in insignificance compared to Buzz Aldrin. Apollo 11. 'A Man on the Moon' $4500.00
Limited Edition: 475



It is signed. Maybe that's why the price has been hiked up.

There is a choice of two:
Buzz Aldrin. Apollo 11. 'Flag on the Moon'
Limited Edition: 150



The fact is. If i liked the photo, and wasn't bothered by the signature,
i could have a canvas printed complete with wooden frame for around $80
Obtaining the highest quality source image would present the biggest issue.