Feedback Needed! Posters and Postcards for AC 2016!
Added 2016-03-07 04:33:22 +0000 UTCHey everyone! This is kind of a feedback request post I'm making. I'm using the image above to catch attention/offer examples of what I'm thinking of X3
Let me explain...
So, Anthrocon is this summer, and I will be attending as a dealer. I am looking to make some new types of merchandise to sell, including posters and themed postcard sets. What I'd like to know is what kind of content you prefer.
Do you prefer having clean (or cheesecake-ish) art for posters and such? Or do you not mind artistic nudes? Or maybe even porn? Basically, what are you comfortable hanging on your wall, in terms of sexiness?
Also, when it comes to posters, what sizes do you prefer? 11x17? Larger, like movie-poster size?
In regards to postcards, I've thought of doing themed sets. Above is a sketch I was doing of a possible 'selfie' set showing pairings of characters getting their photos taken, with personalised messages. Is this something you'd be interested in if you saw it at a convention? Or do you prefer scenic images (group shots, etc.) And again, what content level are you okay with?
I'm really just looking for feeback on the type of physical merch you would find interesting at a convention. I'm not sure if it being clean or adult matters to most people, and regarding posters, I'm wondering what size people prefer.
I appreciate your feedback! :3
Comments
Thanks!
Kadath
2016-03-07 19:07:23 +0000 UTCI might try to offer 3 or 4 posters, and give an option for each one ;3 Might be the best way to do it!
Kadath
2016-03-07 19:07:19 +0000 UTC*nods* yeah I'm going to doodle up some selfie cards, maybe put them up to vote for which make it to the final!
Kadath
2016-03-07 19:06:41 +0000 UTCThat should work, good luck with it
Jarfond123
2016-03-07 19:06:31 +0000 UTCNoted! ;3
Kadath
2016-03-07 19:05:27 +0000 UTCWow, really? Huh! Well, I know for sure AC is super strict about it. Or at least, their rules are (some may break them, haha). I think the postcards could have adult content, since they're so small, but posters I might have a 'special viewing' book that people can look at (with stickers over naughty bits).
Kadath
2016-03-07 19:05:16 +0000 UTCI imagine these would be pretty small run. I try not to take too much stock back home after a con, so I'll keep the numbers low on the posters/postcards. A limited con-only run I guess ;3 I'm leaning toward any group images being SFW, maybe the sauciest stuff being bikinis at the beach or something. I also like the FF-style pinup idea - the SFW cheesecake kinda stuff ;3
Kadath
2016-03-07 19:03:37 +0000 UTCIt's not a guarantee kadath, I've seen cons where the adult stuff is right out where all can see and no one bats an eye at it its pppp
Jarfond123
2016-03-07 19:02:52 +0000 UTCHmm, I hadn't even thought of con staff getting upset. I could see someone take a poster and open it up in a public area, and that'd anger the con staff. Something I should keep in mind, yeah...
Kadath
2016-03-07 19:01:04 +0000 UTCThe most important room of the house! X)
Stoker Bramwell
2016-03-07 18:52:02 +0000 UTCLOL! Sounds like a happenin' place!
Kadath
2016-03-07 18:51:18 +0000 UTCXD
Kadath
2016-03-07 18:51:02 +0000 UTCI would focus on the artistic nudes, because they have the greatest chance to sell. But it would be awesome if you had all as an option, because even the porn would sell. I could bet a lot of money on that.
MKX Player
2016-03-07 13:44:57 +0000 UTCclean, nude - ok ---- porn - no ------ 11x17 or movie poster size ok ----- selfie postcards look awesome!
DresdenQ
2016-03-07 08:52:06 +0000 UTCSorry, were you saying something? I was too busy giving my full attention to that magnificent sight above. O.O
Silvador
2016-03-07 07:58:07 +0000 UTCConsidering most of my wall hangings are artistic nudes, I like both options! :D
Major Matt Mason
2016-03-07 07:46:13 +0000 UTCFirst I think providing the option of SFW, and NSFW posters, postcards, etc., is a nice idea; It gives some variety. Not really knowing how well any of these items tends to sell, there's no way for me to suggest the lot size. I'm sure you've got a handle on that ( if not, I'd check with someone who's sold items like that at their own booth (Rukis comes to mind). I like the idea of explicit action in poster size; those may sell fast. Joshua's suggestion below, keeping the character count to two individual characters is a good one. Not everyone's into threesomes (but I could be wrong). Groups up to 4 (Patrick, Nightshade, Puzzle, Diamond, Sebastian, Olivia combinations might be interesting). Artistic nudes - one character - would sell to someone like myself (sort of the Farrah Fawcett effect - ahem). Anyway, that's as far as my feedback goes, presently.
Muddypaws
2016-03-07 06:37:14 +0000 UTCI'd be much more comfortable hanging up nudes and cheesecake than porn. Unless it were in my designated sex room (the sexatorium). I'd be fine with porny art in there.
Stoker Bramwell
2016-03-07 06:36:45 +0000 UTCI believe the above image is a good starting point. The line art seems like a cool way to garner interest and depending on tastes, I believe you should keep at least 2 people in the posters unless they are artistic nudes or pinups which I would like to see full body colored. I'd save any pornographic or "questionable" material for the postcards just because I've been to cons where anything pornographic bigger than an 8x10 people get uptight with the artist either staff or customers and the artist has to cover the works or have a separate portfolio for the works, but that's me.
Jarfond123
2016-03-07 04:54:48 +0000 UTC
