In this in-depth interview, we go deep behind the scenes with one of the world's most prominent companies in the collectibles business to discuss their artistic process and the unique challenges they've faced over the years.

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A behind-the-scenes interview with Sideshow's senior creative team covering the company's origins in Hollywood creature effects, their production pipeline from ZBrush sculpts to physical polystone statues, quality control processes, licensing relationships with Marvel, Lucasfilm, and DC, and the collaborative culture that drives their work. Key topics include the 50-70 person effort behind each statue, the challenges of scaled fabric tailoring, packaging engineering, and emerging technologies like color 3D printing and AR for pre-purchase visualization. The team also shares stories behind standout releases like Grogu, the Luke Skywalker X-Wing figure, and the Clint Eastwood collection.

An In-Depth Interview With The Creative Team at Sideshow