An Inside Look at Sideshow’s Headquarters via Deadline

Have you ever wondered what the Sideshow offices look like behind the scenes? Our studio is closed to the public, but reporter Robert Lang from Deadline recently took a trip inside the geeky haven for artists and creatives, giving fans exclusive insight into the world where our collectibles are developed.

31 years ago, Sideshow began as a small artist collective of four friends developing maquettes, models, and puppets for film and toy development. Their shared backgrounds in special effects, model making, graphic design, and other creative outlets combined with a passion for pop culture to eventually evolve into manufacturing their own collectible kits.

Now, Sideshow is a world-class studio that both creates and distributes collectible statues, figures, fine art prints, and more, serving a global collector community dedicated to the most famous and beloved franchises.

(Check out our 30th anniversary celebration for more information about one of the very first Sideshow collectibles ever, based on Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein.)

The Unique Office Spaces Inside Sideshow

The Deadline tour of Sideshow shows detailed views into rare spaces in the studio like the private lobby — decorated for Christmas — and hallways lined with Premium Format™ Figures, busts, and detailed wall wraps featuring illustrations from our fine art program, Sideshow Art Prints.

This special look at our artistic offices also included a trip inside several departments involved in the collectible prototyping process, where Lang spoke to many of our artists and saw firsthand the multiple stages of statue development.

Step inside our spaceship-themed sculptors’ office, where no one can hear you scream! Each sculptor has their own station, decked out with their own personal favorite collectibles to accompany them while they work on digital sculpting and 3D modeling in this one-of-a-kind setting.

In the Graphic Art Department, several designers prepared the base decal for the Charizard Statue while comparing color swatches. This department is responsible for many graphics, images, and other design elements throughout your collectibles experience, from webpages to the final box designs. Do you have a favorite figure to unbox thanks to their unique package designs?

The inside look at the Paint Department features a panoply of colors and brush tools to recreate the vibrant faces of your favorite fandoms. From the portrait to the base, Sideshow’s paint team works meticulously to capture every speck of detail on comic book heroes and villains, live-action icons, otherworldly creatures, and more.

See the Making Of Sideshow Collectibles — Paint Process

For an in-depth exploration of the painting process on many of our high-end, unique collectibles, be sure to check out Sideshow’s official YouTube channel to see how an unpainted prototype gets its incredible layers of detail. For example, you can take a look at our recent Man-Bat™ Premium Format™ Figure being painted in the video below.

Over in the Multimedia Department, collectibles are prepared for their big closeup! Custom graphics, sets, and lighting are often constructed to truly showcase these items at their best. Multimedia also tackles the many high-class livestreams and showcases that give collectors their first look at upcoming collectibles.

Behind the Scenes — Filming Studio

Get a glimpse behind the camera with behind-the-scenes figure reveals, collection announcements, and even blooper reels from our many Multimedia projects. You can check it out on Sideshow’s official YouTube channel, and take a look at how our team got up close and personal with The Last of Us Clicker Statue for its thrilling teaser video.

In the Cut & Sew Department, fabrication for costuming takes place. Sideshow’s artists have to carefully consider pose and assembly when rescaling garments and creating custom patterns to fit dynamic figures. From capes to cloaks to full formal wear, the seamsters on this team really know how to dress every character for success.

Sideshow has always been a place of passion. Everything here is made by fans for fans, and we are very excited to have the opportunity to share some secrets behind the curtain with Deadline and with our global collector community.

See Even More Exclusive Views at Deadline.com!

Be sure to check out the full Deadline Sideshow tour on Deadline’s website for even more exclusive imagery and insights. Explore even more private spaces in the Sideshow studios, including a closer look at our lobby and conference room dedicated entirely to the high-end artistry of Hot Toys, featuring sixth scale and quarter scale action figures with unparalleled detail, costuming, and poseability.

You can even see seasonal sights — our foyer filled with festive fandom updates from the holidays, including a life-size Chewbacca in a Christmas hat and other geeky details you won’t find anywhere else.

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We’d like to thank Robert Lang for allowing us to Let Our Geek Sideshow with Deadline readers and Sideshow collectors around the globe through this special coverage.

Take a look at the Deadline’s exclusive reveals and then tell us which part of Sideshow’s offices is your favorite. Join the conversation with other fans at side.show/geekgroup or in the Sideshow Social Network. And don’t forget to Let Your Geek Sideshow!