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Palisades Entertainment, LLC, better known as Palisades Toys, was a manufacturing and distributing toy & collectibles company geared toward the adult collector market. Established in 1994, the company generally worked within the same vein as competitors such as McFarlane Toys and NECA, producing detailed action figures, statues, plushes, and other collectibles of licensed properties until its bankruptcy in 2006. Palisades also developed the brand Factory X which continues under Limited by CAS Inc. In its heyday, Palisades was widely regarded a favorite company of serious toy collectors for its outstanding dedication to quality and consumers as well as its genuine passion for collectibles.〔(Rustin Parr ) OAFE. Retrieved on 7-17-10.〕〔(My Interview with Action Figure Insider’s Julius Marx and ToyOtter – Part 3 ) AFHUB (July 3, 2009). Retrieved on 7-17-10.〕 ==Public relations and products== Palisades was notable for its close relationship and commonality with toy fans. The official message board served as one of the company's strongest communication platforms where President and CEO Mike Horn and other employees would directly discuss their products with consumers. In fact, polls were often held to let fans decide upcoming products, and news coverage of the company frequently stemmed from Palisades' forum discussion. Horn and his wife, Kate, were also reachable through the buyer's office.〔Cochran, Jay (Changes at Palisades Toy ) Toy News International (February 1, 2006)〕 The company's concern with adequate distribution of merchandise forced it to introduce Palisades Collector's Club. This offered exclusive figures and came in response to reports of difficulty in obtaining the Vanishing Cream Beaker figure. In terms of product quality, Palisades set high standards, particularly with its array of action figures. Such attributes included strong attention to detail and likeness, a high rate of joint articulation and bountiful accessories with tedious working functions. The company frequently employed designers from the fan community of each property they licensed〔(Fanmode interview: Bryan Wilkinson (part 3) ) Fanmode (2009). Retrieved on 7-17-10.〕 and always credited staff and contributors on packages. Palisades also assigned help from various groups such as the painting and sculpting talents of Plan B Toys〔(Plan B-Toys ) Raving Toy Maniac (April 2002). Retrieved on November 2, 2008.〕 and accessory work by Industrial Zoo.〔(The Muppet Show: Series One ) Raving Toy Maniac (2001). Retrieved on November 2, 2008.〕 ''The Muppet Show'' collection, celebrating the shows 25th anniversary, would become one of Palisades' flagship licenses. The line lasted nine series through 2001-2005 and included various convention and store exclusive figures as well as expansive playset. Aside from the aforementioned qualities, it also boasted an innovative technique in which a magnet placed inside the figure's head would allow its magnetically equipped hat to sit firmly in place.〔Crawford, Michael (Muppets Series 6 - Clifford, Patrol Bear Fozzie, Statler and Waldorf ) MCToys.com (2003). Retrieved on November 2, 2008.〕 In 2001, Palisades acquired the license to produce ''Star Trek'' figures to commemorate its 35th anniversary. Concept designs were soon being developed and aimed for a style similar to the Playmates' previous ''Star Trek'' line.〔(Palisades "toys around" with Star Trek's 35th anniversary celebration ) (July 2001). Retrieved on November 2, 2008.〕 However, despite such comprehensive plans, the figures were never produced. In 2003, Fun 4 All unveiled plans to produce ''Sesame Street'' action figures but had only developed prototypes before its bankruptcy in mid-2004.〔Chapman, Phillip (Fun-4-All to produce Sesame Street action figures in 2004 ) MuppetCentral.com (October 27, 2003). Retrieved on 7-17-10.〕 A few months later, Palisades obtained the hot license. The debut of this collection was culminated by the 2005 convention exclusive Super Grover with box art by Alex Ross. As one of the most highly anticipated figure lines at the time, the first series of ''Sesame Street'' was intended for a mid-2005 release but came to a stirring delay. In fact, two series of figures were planned, and many photos of the fully developed, packaged figure prototypes were released to the public. But the line would ultimately never come to fruition, according to Horn, due to lack of retailer support. This same problem haunted ''The Muppet Show'' and led to its cancellation that same year. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Palisades Toys」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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