Product Development - Opinions Wanted
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Hello everybody, we would value the input of AJB007 readers on the following;
Picture some theoretical 'small' replicas , flat items and/or a printed 2d items. Our Tarot Card replica would be a good yardstick of the type of product, but Casino Chips, Passports, ID cards and other such items would be in the same ballpark
Would you prefer;
A.) The items 'stand alone', rather like the tarot cards in a presentation box with the relevant collateral
B.) The items 'framed' into some kind of 'out of the box' ready to display solution.
We are looking at some ideas and want to see if people prefer the idea of 'loose' items they can display to their preference or having the items pre-presented.
Sorry to be so vague, and understand that it will vary from item to item. But we would love to hear opinions on this. We don't really need suggestions for products at this stage. Just feedback on the ideas for presentation
Barry
Picture some theoretical 'small' replicas , flat items and/or a printed 2d items. Our Tarot Card replica would be a good yardstick of the type of product, but Casino Chips, Passports, ID cards and other such items would be in the same ballpark
Would you prefer;
A.) The items 'stand alone', rather like the tarot cards in a presentation box with the relevant collateral
B.) The items 'framed' into some kind of 'out of the box' ready to display solution.
We are looking at some ideas and want to see if people prefer the idea of 'loose' items they can display to their preference or having the items pre-presented.
Sorry to be so vague, and understand that it will vary from item to item. But we would love to hear opinions on this. We don't really need suggestions for products at this stage. Just feedback on the ideas for presentation
Barry
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You may look at it in two several different ways.
First I can understand that a display framed prop may be a way of both marketing FE (and EON / Danjaq) but also to earn some extra profits, after all you are a business so in bottom line it is about money.
You could also reduce coast and have it as a “stand alone” prop. This may be cheaper but more fragile in shipping.
In essence we Bond prop freaks just want the props … sooooo I go with the “stand alone” – if I would like it framed I would do it my self….
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the big problem with framing stuff (in my experience) is wall space. i aint got alot in my humble abode, plus theres the ominous situation with persuading the gorgeous mrs to actually let me.
in all fairness mrs geff has said that i'm allowed a cabinet in the lounge for my stuff, but thats it, and tbh i have to agree. i love bond, obviously, but i don't wanna turn my gaff into a bond museum, its my bloody home for gawds sake. (it's not a country club).
anyways, back to the framing idea, i'd say its not the best. i think the better way (and i may be wrong, this is just me thinking aloud) would be to have each item on its own stand/display with putting it in a cabinet, on a desk or something similar in mind. that way the loyal collector can choose which bits to put where, where they like, where space (and spouse) allows without any issues.
the last thing you want barry is someone seeing one of your items and thinking "i'd buy that if i had somewhere to put it".
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@Barry, thanks for asking the fans there opion.
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One of the main reasons for considering framing or some form of pre-presented solution is it helps to make object/s that in themselves might 'small' or simply paper based, more interesting. We totally agree with the points about remove-ability.
Sadly there is a belief from some quarters that no matter how detailed or accurate you make paper items they are still only just paper and not that appealing to buyers. The opinion is that they are just not that 'exciting' , that they only appeal to the hard-core enthusiasts and we are trying to counter that.... because we love them!
So here's another question:
In a theoretical scene we may only see 2 or 3 denominations of an item like a gaming chip. This is all that is required for filming and so only those are created. This is not enough to play any actual game or does not represent precisely what would be used to play the game in real life. Because we are not permitted to 'create' props or variants that did not exist on screen would people still like to own something like this or would they feel something was 'missing'?
As to the chips, I would only want the screen seen objects, I can see people would want to use in a real game, but for me it is all about what we see.
A) Stand alone -- It's practical for collectors to have loose props for displays, decorations and costumes! A numbered COA makes a fine substitute for the "# X of Y" numbered signs accompanying props... though certainly clear, unlabeled displays, like the marvelous clear Golden Gun stand and heavy base you made, are great... thanks again.
On the incomplete props for games and other stuff. I kind of would like to see a finished set even if it wasn't finished in the movie.
I mean. if those LALD Taror cards were in a frame, I'd never have got into the knickers of that dozy tart on Friday night by pulling out a hand of "Lovers".
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The sort of lass who'd be stupid enough to give it up for a coupe of cards?
No, mate. They migrate.
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