Studio Tour
Bringing you the best 3d representations of your favorite pop culture icons is hard work…and we love every minute of it!
Each piece we create represents months, sometimes years, of dedicated planning and production. In this series, we take you behind the scenes to visit the central hubs of our creative process. From our Sixth Scale articulated figures to life-sized statues, meet some of the uniquely talented artists that make it all possible. Whether you’re a long time fan or first time visitor, welcome to the Sideshow Studio Tour!
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1Concept CorpsEvery journey begins with a single step, or an adventurous leap! Our process starts here, with research, concepts and designs. -
2WaxworksWorking from the design concepts, our sculptors dig in and get their hands dirty. The Waxworks is where heroes and icons take form – literally! -
3Mold HoldDouble, double, toil and trouble! Duplicating original sculptures to create prototypes is achieved through the art of mold and cast. -
4PaintNext, our master painters use a variety of advanced techniques to bring sculpted figures to life with color, contrast, texture and special effects! -
5Cut & SewWardrobe! Our Cut & Sew experts pattern and tailor the perfect garments and accessories for our figures in every scale. -
6ProductionAfter all of the finishing touches have been applied, the Production team shepherds the prototypes through the manufacturing process and into limited edition pieces. -
7Photo LabLights, camera, action! In the Photo Lab, our photographers compose and deliver glamorous snapshots of the finished products. -
8The GadPresentation is everything! Last but not least, our Graphic Arts Department designs packaging to enhance the collector experience.
Artist Profiles
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Joe Menna Artist Profile- Perseverance and Pa…Sideshow Artist Joe Menna has studied art with a passion to be the best since being treated for a life threatening disease as a young child. Check out his artist profile video to learn more about him.
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Casey Love Artist Profile- Meet a Monster MakerFind out how making monsters made Casey Love into the artist he is today in this Sideshow Artist Profile in-depth video.
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Meet Sideshow Sculptor Daniel BelMeet Sideshow sculptor Daniel Bel, and learn about the challenges he has overcome in order to express his passions through art.
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Stanley “Artgerm” Lau Artist ProfileLearn why Stanley ‘Artgerm’ Lau creates digital art in our latest Artist Profile video.
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Meet Sideshow Artist Walter O’NealMeet artist Walter O’Neal and see his Journey to Sideshow Collectibles!
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Meet Sideshow Artist Dan ColonnaThis artist profile chronicles Dan Colonna’s journey to discovering how slowing down helped him to make the most out of every day.
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Meet Sideshow Artist Zachariah RoaneSideshow’s next Artist Profile focuses on Zachariah Roane and his journey to balance his passions by subverting the status quo.
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Meet Sideshow Sculptor Alfred ParedesSideshow’s next Artist Profile puts the spotlight Alfred Paredes and his journey to make his dream as a sculptor come true.
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Meet Sideshow Sculptor Will HarbottleMeet Sideshow sculptor Will Harbottle, who started out on a path to become an author, and found his true calling in the art of sculpture.
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JP Mavinga – A Journey HomeMeet Sideshow illustrator JP Mavinga in this personal tribute to the perseverance of one man’s journey in search of just a place to call home.
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Meet Sideshow Painter Kat SapeneIn this exclusive Artist Profile video, Sideshow’s Kat Sapene discusses the beauty of physics in art, and making choices in life.
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Meet Sideshow Artist Amilcar FongOne of the amazing illustrators behind our Court of the Dead collection, Amilcar’s work is literally both our worst nightmares and dreams come true.
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The imaginative world of Daniel PicardIn this exclusive Artist Profile video meet Daniel Picard, the magician behind our new photography book Figure Fantasy and Graffiti War: Batman vs Superman art prints.
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Jeannette VillarrealSideshow photographer Jeannette Villarreal shares how one moment set her on the path to discover the career of her dreams.
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Bernardo Esquivel – Painting Through th…In a galaxy not so far, far away, watching Star Wars as a child set Bernardo ‘Bernie’ Esquivel on the path toward an artistic career at Sideshow.
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Martin CanaleIn this interview, Argentinian sculptor Martin Canale talks about his inspiration and process.
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Tom JilesenMeet Sideshow artist Tom Jilesen, a Holland native who finds joy and creativity in the simplicity of a pencil and a piece of paper.
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Matthew Black – Starting OverSideshow Sculptor Matthew Black looks back at his childhood inspirations, and recounts an important life lesson he’s learned over the years. View All Sideshow Artist Profiles
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Ian MacDonaldTry as he may to escape the calling, Sideshow artist Ian MacDonald reveals how nothing could ultimately stand in the way of his dream to draw.
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Steve SchumacherFrom Dreamworks Animation to Sideshow Collectibles, Steve Schumacher tells the story of his artistic journey across the country and into sculpting.
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Tim Hanson – Jedi TailorCut & sew artist Tim Hanson reflects on how a high school art project kick-started his career. View All Sideshow Artist Profiles
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Fabian Schlaga – Digital ArtistThe gifted and fearlessly dedicated Fabian ‘Monk’ Schlaga reflects on what it took to break into the competitive field of Digital Illustration and make a name for himself as an artist.
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Anthony Mestas – Painting is in my DNAIn this episode of our Artist Profile series, Sideshow’s lead painter demonstrates the human spirit’s ability to triumph over tragedy, and in the process how he found his passion and gift.
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Kevin Ellis – Costume DesignerSideshow’s own Kevin Ellis reflects on his passion for costume design and the importance of telling each character’s story through a very unique tailoring process.