Movie Posters Discussion Thread

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by roar

You aren't alone in your feelings... I posted similar sentiments recently, it is frustrating indeed, I understand supply and demand so I try not to begrudge others of making money... I just would rather the money go back to the artists personally, you know, the people who actually do are the hard work, rather than the people with a quick finger.

Though I am no where near Austin Texas and will never be able to attend a Mondo Mystery Movie night, I do like what they are doing with the next one which is giving a poster to everyone in attendance... I think that is a cool idea.

That is why they are charging $75 per Mystery Movie ticket, because at that price you get admission into the movie and the print. I think the limit was 10 tickets per person, but unsure how that works. What they probably do is once they sell out, they figure out how many tickets they sold and make that number of prints plus probably a few extras for staff, etc. So if the theater holds 200 people, and they have 200 tickets to sell, there will be at least 200 prints produced.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by bmogav

Art always appreciates in value for the most part, why not buy it enjoy it in your house for a few years at least, then sell it. Not buy it and hock it on ebay a week later just because you heard people pay up the butt for a certain artist work.

Some people do just that, I think you are thinking that every single person who purchases a Mondo print quickly flips it, when they don't. Many of them collect, some have huge collections, and they appreciate them for years, while others simply enjoy the thrill of trying to get one, in hopes to turn a quick profit. I actually don't see a problem with either. If a person wants to collect, they have that right, but if a person wants to take the time to buy, wait to get it shipped, re-sell it and make a profit, they can do that as well. Those that purchased the earlier Mondo prints, say for example "The Thing" by Stout, when they originally went on sale for $40, were very wise to sit on them and appreciate them, because a mere three years later, that print sell for over $2000. That is quite a return on one's investment. That print is one I want, but sadly is out of my price range unless I win the lottery.

With all the exposure Mondo has gotten over the past few years, especially the last year and a half, the demand has risen greatly, but the supply hasn't. Mondo wants to get their prints limited, but they have also helped out by increasing the print runs on certain artists too. Stout prints used to be around 200 in size, now they can be upwards of 600+. Sure, Mondo makes more money increasing the print sizes, which sometimes is dictated by the license holder themselves, but in this case, more collectors have a chance of getting one, but the flip side of that coin is more resellers can too.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by jj5206

I am surprised Paramount hasn't released a Mission Impossible 4 poster yet. I am anxious to see what it looks like as I love the Mission Impossible movies...

The trailer looks good, I have enjoyed all the MI films too, I was hoping to have gotten up to Vancouver to watch them film earlier this year, but never got a chance. Say what you will about Cruise, his films are usually always quite good and doing his own stunts is generally something you don't see by Hollywood actors.

[roar]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

My guess is they got in a very small amount of them, and are unable to get more, and that is why they have such a high price on them. But then again, they are also selling a different Dark Knight Rises poster as "unofficial artwork" perhaps not understanding that what they call "unofficial" anyone else calls "fan made" and that is not something they should be selling. It's boggles the mind when I see fellow dealers selling fan made stuff.

I was surprised to see that too... the also have a 'fan made' spider man poster... speaking of which... are there any real advances for that one coming around soon?

[roar]

Originally Posted by househead

I thought about going for the Dream Warriors but I'm done with Mondo. I'm tired of dealing with the nonsense and playing games for a $40 poster. And then I'm supposed to what, buy posters I don't want so I can trade it for one I'm after later on. Screw it. Mondo is creating a bunch of douchebag money hungry animals with their "limited edition art posters". I'll still be going for the stuff Cinema Overdrive and other small groups put out though.

Oh and they're all about the art and artist. Look how much loot has been given to Ebay/Paypal over the last year in fees. If you add it up it's probably more than the artists received in compensation.

/rant



Nice collection you have going there!



roar that KB is beautiful! Congrats buddy, those are all going to look sick framed up.

I feel your pain man... but hang in there... their prints are just so great, at least keep entering Stout's lottery, though I haven't been chosen yet, it is pretty painless to do.

[roar]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

Personally I felt Stout's Star Wars prints blew the Moss ones out of the water, but Moss did do a great job. If Mondo raises their prices, people will complain. In fact, every way you look at it, there will always be someone who isn't happy with how they are doing things. The thing is Mondo has gotten really big, really fast, and while I feel they are doing a great job, and am happy for their success, they should catch their breath a little. Remember to sign up to their newsletter so you get the notification a day early as to when/what is going on sale, but then on release day, its all a "random time" but in 95% of the cases the drops always occur before 10:30am pacific time.

I'm a huge Stout fan, but I'd put my money behind the Moss one's for this set. I just really like the colours and the simplicity of them. Naturally I wouldn't turn any of them away... I'm just throwing my two cents in.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by roar

I was surprised to see that too... the also have a 'fan made' spider man poster... speaking of which... are there any real advances for that one coming around soon?

Unsure if an actual poster for Amazing Spider-Man is even out there yet. I saw the one on MoviePoster.com's website you spoke of, not sure if that is a fan-made one, but I do know it's NOT an official movie poster. Since it has a Marvel.com logo at the bottom, my guess is it was nothing more than a promotional image, perhaps someone pulled that image from the site and added the "Spider-Man 4" title at the bottom to match the Spider-Man 2 logo, personally it's quite risky what they are selling on their site. Perhaps they have a license to do so, I somehow doubt it, but that, along with selling that fan-made Dark Knight Rises print is all risky stuff to be selling, I personally wouldn't myself.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by roar

I'm a huge Stout fan, but I'd put my money behind the Moss one's for this set. I just really like the colours and the simplicity of them. Naturally I wouldn't turn any of them away... I'm just throwing my two cents in.

Oh the Moss one were nice, very simplistic design, I certainly wouldn't turn them away either, but I am a big Stout fan myself as well.

[grooveska]

Roar did your stout Captain America arrive today? Thought mine was going to arrive today.

[roar]

Originally Posted by grooveska

Roar did your stout Captain America arrive today? Thought mine was going to arrive today.

I never got a shipping notice and I'm actually in Canada so I imagine that mine will be behind others.

[proofplayer]

Does anyone know where I can get this poster online?

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by roar

I never got a shipping notice and I'm actually in Canada so I imagine that mine will be behind others.

Roar, did you mean to say you got the Captain America from a Mondo drop or from a reseller? Only reason I ask is because I didn't think Mondo took International orders from people, which is unfortunate.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by proofplayer

Does anyone know where I can get this poster online?

I believe that was an International style, I don't believe it was part of the domestic marketing campaign in theaters, so that will make it even harder to find. If I come across something, I will let you know.

[proofplayer]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

I believe that was an International style, I don't believe it was part of the domestic marketing campaign in theaters, so that will make it even harder to find. If I come across something, I will let you know.

Yeah, it was an international poster. thanks for the help.

[roar]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

Roar, did you mean to say you got the Captain America from a Mondo drop or from a reseller? Only reason I ask is because I didn't think Mondo took International orders from people, which is unfortunate.

AFAIK they ship international, or at least to Canada. My shipping info was all legit and a shipping rate was calculated, so I hope it shows up

[Asylump]

Oh yes. The Poster Centre just called, my Terminator 2, Stout's Star Wars and Total Recall posters just got finished being framed. I'll post some pictures later tonight!

Life's been so busy with the new baby that I haven't had time or money to do much over the past 5-6 months, I need to get back into the Mondo posters! The Captain America Hydra stuff is amazing!

[grooveska]

My Stout Captain America arrived today! It is mind-blowing, love it! I'll post pics later if anyone is interested.

[sean19]

G'day all,
I was going through my Star Wars collection the other day actually looking for a poster of the Australin band Cold Chisel, when i found some old daybill posters. These are unique to Australia. Amongst these were Blade runner. Temple of doom, The Mission, Witness and Nuts. Some of these would be highly sought after but I think that I'll hond on to them until the time is right to sell. I aslo have the orignal trilogy posters but ep4 is very badly faded. Personally I feel that it adds character to the poster.

[Asylump]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

Roar, did you mean to say you got the Captain America from a Mondo drop or from a reseller? Only reason I ask is because I didn't think Mondo took International orders from people, which is unfortunate.

I've ordered a bunch of posters from them, no problems shipping to Canada, but they take a REALLY long time, usually 6 weeks.

[Asylump]