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Post by choochooboy on Jun 25, 2018 10:58:56 GMT -8
Arrowhead Models is proud to reveal its product packaging today! Revealing the packaging is a significant benchmark on our path to a product announcement. The reveal can be seen in the blog page of Arrowhead's website, arrowheadmodels.com. Of course, we invite anyone on this forum to check it out.
My best,
Blaine Hadfield
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Post by djh4d on Jun 25, 2018 11:50:14 GMT -8
Hmm... the box is not big enough for my guess for your first model. However, that packaging will make your stuff stand out for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 14:14:35 GMT -8
Love the color!!! It will definitely stand out. It has a nostalgic look to it.
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Post by SOMECALLMETIM on Jun 25, 2018 14:40:54 GMT -8
Is that seafoam green - ie the same color as the inside of EMD locomotives? Like it.
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Post by el3672 on Jun 25, 2018 15:03:50 GMT -8
Yea nice color and I like the intro.
Hmmmmm I bet that box could fit some
Long awaited first time best ever detailed
86' high cube boxes 📦 lol the other kind 🤞
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Post by bncascadegreen on Jun 25, 2018 16:42:46 GMT -8
I like it! Curious question is this going to be across the board models? By that those bnean open time frame or set to me frames. We know how well modern sells. We all know there are a lot of 80-90s holes and there’s room for later models too back from 70s backwards.
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Post by ChessieFan1978 on Jun 25, 2018 17:31:27 GMT -8
1970's Leisure Suit Green? LOL
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Post by oldmuley on Jun 25, 2018 17:53:09 GMT -8
I bet an SDL39 will fit in there nicely.
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Post by MONSTERRAILROAD on Jun 25, 2018 21:33:15 GMT -8
Well it is definitely for the rails since it has a "Kadee" word label on the right side. Probably NOT an engine but rather a boxcar of some sort.
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Post by roadkill on Jun 26, 2018 7:33:16 GMT -8
A T6 would fit nicely in that box, just sayin'.
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Post by bar on Jun 26, 2018 7:58:41 GMT -8
Well it is definitely for the rails since it has a "Kadee" word label on the right side. Probably NOT an engine but rather a boxcar of some sort. Nothing gets by Al! |
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Post by gevohogger on Jun 26, 2018 8:12:14 GMT -8
Thus proving that the new model is not vaporware. "See, here's the box!"
Sort of.
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Post by dti406 on Jun 26, 2018 8:43:10 GMT -8
A T6 would fit nicely in that box, just sayin'. So would an Ingalls 4-S!!!  Rick Jesionowski |
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Post by hovehicle on Jun 26, 2018 8:48:17 GMT -8
Arrowhead Models green box replicas! THIS will be an announcement I will definitely pay attention to.
Vito L.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2018 8:52:43 GMT -8
Thus proving that the new model is not vaporware. "See, here's the box!" Sort of. It's not vaporware. |
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Post by gevohogger on Jun 26, 2018 10:02:02 GMT -8
Thus proving that the new model is not vaporware. "See, here's the box!" Sort of. It's not vaporware. Well, obviously. We can all see the box. |
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Post by choochooboy on Jun 26, 2018 11:22:39 GMT -8
I am not sure how the term vaporware applies to this thread.
As I explain in my blog, revealing the packaging is important because, for those who care (and I recognize that this is not everyone), packaging is indicative of the attributes of the brand. Believe it or not, we put a fair amount of work into our packaging design--more than we will probably ever be given credit for. And, I don't think that it is unfair for us to take pride in this effort. In our case, we are choosing an understated aesthetic that pays homage to the more classic elements of railroading and model railroading packaging. For reasons I explain in the blog, the packaging is also intended to address some of the issues that, from our point of view, are less than ideal. For what it is worth, I think that is pretty cool.
Blaine Hadfield
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Post by fr8kar on Jun 26, 2018 11:40:22 GMT -8
I am not sure how the term vaporware applies to this thread. As I explain in my blog, revealing the packaging is important because, for those who care (and I recognize that this is not everyone), packaging is indicative of the attributes of the brand. Believe it or not, we put a fair amount of work into our packaging design--more than we will probably ever be given credit for. And, I don't think that it is unfair for us to take pride in this effort. In our case, we are choosing an understated aesthetic that pays homage to the more classic elements of railroading and model railroading packaging. For reasons I explain in the blog, the packaging is also intended to address some of the issues that, from our point of view, are less than ideal. For what it is worth, I think that is pretty cool. Blaine Hadfield Arrowhead Models After spending many years designing things professionally (and doing it for fun the past few years), I certainly appreciate the "behind the scenes" effort that goes into designing all kinds of things, from roads to automobiles to model trains and the decorative and protective packaging that surrounds them. I'm glad you're excited and proud of the design. I think from the glimpse offered in your blog (which you should link to, by the way) it will be successful in at least one regard. For me, a person who buys few if any products in a retail setting, the packaging is only of concern as far as its protective nature is concerned. The reason is I won't see it except for the moment that I unbox the model. It will be nestled in a box of foam peanuts until I receive it, then it will be set aside in case there's a problem with the model. I can see that in a retail setting the impression made by the box and its shape, color, and graphic design elements can have a significant impact. In that environment I'll bet the sage is not only eye-catching, but it also instantly and singularly identifies Arrowhead Models products. I only hope that the interior of the package does its job equally well. |
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Post by choochooboy on Jun 26, 2018 11:50:46 GMT -8
@fr8kar: "I think from the glimpse offered in your blog (which you should link to, by the way)" Great point. The blog can be found at: arrowheadmodels.com/blogs/newsMany thanks, Blaine Hadfield Arrowhead Models |
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Post by nstophat on Jun 26, 2018 12:20:02 GMT -8
Blaine, it reminds me of Andes Candies! I'm sure we'll all be salivating when you open it for us!
Russ
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Post by peoriaman on Jun 26, 2018 15:45:41 GMT -8
Remember GSB, who was also known as "Great Silver Box"? You guys could go by Great Green Box.  |
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Post by tom on Jun 26, 2018 17:10:08 GMT -8
Sort of reminds me of the "Galvin Benson Signature Box" from Silicon Valley!
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Post by jbilbrey on Jun 26, 2018 17:23:13 GMT -8
My only suggestion would be to add a label on the end that shows the artwork of the product within along with the stock number, product description, and roadnumber. Something as simple the railroad's logo can help the potential buyer in locating the item that he/she is looking for when the products are on the shelves of a LHS or under one's layout.
Another potential problem with the plastic windows is that they can "grab" more fragile details, breaking them off. An excellent example of this was with the first couple releases of the P1K newsprint cars. The plastic windows would often break off the rollers for the plug door bars if the modeler wasn't careful when sliding the car back into the box.
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Post by Gary P on Jun 27, 2018 3:28:21 GMT -8
The new packaging design appears simple, as quality often does. Nicely done!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2018 18:37:16 GMT -8
While Blaine is continually thinking "outside the box"...we modelers continue to think about what could be "inside the arrowhead box"...
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Post by edwardsutorik on Jun 27, 2018 19:57:35 GMT -8
While Blaine is continually thinking "outside the box"...we modelers continue to think about what could be "inside the arrowhead box"... Me, me, me. Hand held up SO high!  Must admit, though: box kind of thin to hold said bottle. Ed |
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Post by roadkill on Jun 28, 2018 4:51:58 GMT -8
While Blaine is continually thinking "outside the box"...we modelers continue to think about what could be "inside the arrowhead box"... Me, me, me. Hand held up SO high! Must admit, though: box kind of thin to hold said bottle. Ed It's water soluble, too  |
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Post by Donnell Wells on Jun 28, 2018 4:54:53 GMT -8
Let's not drift too far folks...
Thanks, Donnell
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2018 5:54:23 GMT -8
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Post by hovehicle on Jun 28, 2018 6:36:24 GMT -8
My guess is the ACF 5250 4-bay hopper. It's time for this to be upgraded to today's standards, and Blaine would do it right.
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