Clamshell Packaging (1 Viewer)

[Peter Reuss]

Re: Sneak Peek at the Latest Britians Civil War

It looks like these new single figures will all be packaged in plastic clamshell boxes. I'm curious to hear what people think of that.

 

[tdubel]

Re: Sneak Peek at the Latest Britians Civil War

Clamshell, don't like it. But I have always said, I wish I was the guy who invented the foam packaging for Britains, because of its intricacy, he has to be a millionaire!!! I am sure this is more cost effective and probably keeps the price point for them. BUT that being said, I love the old boxes.

I am a Mint in the Box collector, even though once displayed they end up on the attic. Britains though produces some of the best boxes for the industry, colorful, unique (for the most part) to each series. K&C on the other hand, especially the early ones, you can substitute any box for anything. For example, on the staff car sets, they all are the same, some even have numbers crossed out and that is how they came!

Again, this is I would assume a price point concern.

Tom

 

[sceic2]

Re: Sneak Peek at the Latest Britians Civil War

Pete, come on admit it. Your the devil aren't you.

You tempt me all the time with things like the ACW and you know darn well I don't have any ACW sets.

Yep, you and George (Warrior) are both the devil. George shows us the great smaller scale stuff in his collection and you keep on tempting us with new release pictures. Don't you feel at all guilty???? But of course not, the devil can't feel guilt.

 

[plasmapulse]

Clamshell saves space as I would throw them away. No boxes to keep. And there will never be any dispute with traders if the figure is actually new or not.

Aside from that, it looks cheap and toylike.

 

[jazzeum]

I recently got a couple of figures in what I think is clamshell packaging, appears to be made of some flexible, pliant styrofoam. At any rate, the figures came through fine and seemed like a good idea. I saved them for future use. I know it's probably not cost effective for manufacturers but bubble wrapping also protects them carefully. However, it does build up in mass so that may a slight deterrent.

 

[kilted vampire]

If it is the hard clear stuff they use for the ceremonial single figures I am against it in principle. K&C tried it and the results were not so hot and they don't do that after all the complaints they got for damage. The figures rubbed and bounced around. However I would throw the packaging away so no more boxes to save

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Guys,

Being a military family with moves on the horizon I dont like the Clamshells for my figures so my vote is it stay with the old packaging because they travel better.

All the best

Dave

 

[WBritain]

Hi Guys:

Increasingly we will be putting more if not most single figures in clamshell packaging. Just like the Britains ceremonial figures. This does indeed save a little cost, but more importantly it allows us to reach a new customer. These packages are designed primarily for the tourist market (just like ceremonial in the UK), where shops do not have display cases and the customer wants to be able to see what they are buying and grab it and go quickly. For the future of this hobby and of course the future of Britains it is very important we reach these new customers/future collectors (the more new folks come on board the more new figures we can afford to make and ultimately the happier we all are).

We will of coruse continue to use the foam inside packaging for the sets and in some cases singles - like flagbearers that do not fit into clamshells well.

Hope this helps shed some light on this. Good question to raise Pete.

Richard

 

[kilted vampire]

Richard,

Is there a possibility of offering the dealers a choice of packaging that would allow for the tourist type buyer and for the collector? Normally I am not a collector of boxes. I will buy the figures I like box or no. I do worry about moving and packing though or for storage sake should that ever come to pass.

Respectfully KV

 

[plasmapulse]

When moving I find a way to package the figures securely. It would be the initial rubbing/ damage the figure might sustain not being in a soft protected box.

I never saw clamshell ceremonial figures but I am thinking Del Prado here
(in terms of packing only of course). I do fear paint chipping all over the place and the like.
Maybe I'm wrong.

 

[Peter Reuss]

Britains has been doing their ceremonial and knight series in clamshell packages for the past couple years. We've never had a problem with damage to them. It seems to protect them pretty well.

 

[WBritain]

I would concur with Pete - we have been using this style of pack for a number of years now with no problem. In addition all of these packs have gone through very rigorous testing with the new figures in them.

As for two pack styles - it is something worth considering for the future based on sales - thanks KV.

 

[jrsteel]

Does this mean the Redcoat series will in clamshell packaging? How about selling single figures of this series in clamshell but also coming out with sets of the Redcoats in boxes?

 

[plasmapulse]

Richard, in that case you have my blessing

 

[plasmapulse]

Oh, and while new things are being discussed, can there be anything told on the Zulu War series that is coming?

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hi There! I have a sample of the new clamshell packaging here and it is nothing like the Del Prado packaging.
The new clamshell has an inner custom molded, two sided clamshell held in place by an outer two part clamshell with an upper extension that is die cut to allow hanging the product for a point of purchase display. The figures are held in place and do not bounce...the possible downside is that the figures are difficult to see well in lower light levels because of the two layers of molded clear plastic.
The Del Prado packaging was better as far as seeing the figure, but they often moved about too much. In some cases the tie that held them in place failed and the figure became loose in the blisterpack, resulting in damage.
We have had many comments from possible retailers that would like to carry the product, but do not have display cases, or trained staff on hand to pack and unpack the sets for interested customers. This style packaging will not be used for all lines, and probably not all of the single figures.

 

[OldCelt]

Ken. In handling some of the clamshell packs.I have found that a sort of tight fit, or vacume like effect sometimes occurs. If pulled apart too hard/fast the figure can "pop" out possibly resulting in damage.
Care must be used when extracting figures, no mater what kind of packaging.