How big is too big?

I think when you get over 5 ft. in length, you limit your potential market.

As an owner of a large edition of the current dealer poster, I enjoy it's graphic impact that is obtained by it's size. However, it's understandable that not all can afford such a commitment of space, thus the offering of two formats is quite sensible. I would hope that you continue this practice heading forward. I look forward to your next release.

Lionel produced some flag pennants a few years back... They said Lionel and American Flyer... put them up in the man cave. These are almost a perfect size. Plus they reminded me when I was a kid. Had the Tigers Pennants pinned up in my room.

You could make these and have them say Polar Express, Vision Line, ... or just plain Lionel.

 

 

I should clarify. We will continue to offer our dealer posters in two sizes for 2015. Large format owners of the D-145 will receive an email from me in January about the 2015 poster. I want you to be able to reserve your serial number for the second year, that way you can collect a matched set if you'd like.

 

The question here is really about a new product that I'm working on, and just trying to figure out a good size before we run a few pilot samples sometime in early 15. I appreciate everyone's input.

Thank you, Derek, for the clarification. Furthermore, thank you for thoughtfully offering the opportunity to acquire matched numbered sets.

 

In regards of sizing for your new project, it's difficult to properly respond without knowledge of the subject matter, I believe this to be somewhat a determining factor.

I'll try and give you guys a bit more. Think of this as a general train room sign. This will not be a reproduction per say, but something with something with a vintage feel. We're going to also try and keep the price point under $100, so this will not be a monster sign. I'm thinking maybe 4 foot wide by a 1.5 tall max. 

Sounds intriguing, Derek. The size your suggesting seems appropriate for signs to have any impact, again, depending upon subject matter. Certainly, the market is littered with signs and the like in smaller ranges, therefore, I see no strategic advantage in marketing additional such products. Your concept of a somewhat larger format will be a refreshing departure from the norm.

This would work for me.

 

Jeff Davis

4 x 1.5 is as large as I would want to go. You only have so much wall space.

I think that's a good size.

Too big

 

When you look at it and you do this

This has got to be the first time Taylor Swift or Kanye West have EVER been mentioned on this forum. Way to bring this thing into the 21st century Chris. 

Derek  Seriously though what are the ratios like on the older Lionel posters. 4 ft sound fine , but if it was only  1.5 foot high I thing it would appear a bit small. I have some 30x40 movie posters in my room that look great, nor sure it would look great if it was 40" x 18 "

 

It's all about balance i guess

Chris, the Lionel posters historically have been very large 6 x 3 was not that uncommon or even larger such as the D-145. I'm actually looking to take this outside of just a poster company and I have some projects such as this that will accomplish that. Our cornerstone will hopefully always be these dealer posters, but there are other areas out there that I would like to explore. I'm just trying to figure out how much wall space everyone has to play with. 

 

If you slice that in half to 3x1.5. May fit in a lot of places but will be a bit small. May want to keep a minimum size around 24"

Derek....I like that you are thinking of expanding into other areas.  I just wish I had wall space!!  I live in a place that has glass walls for the most part....hey, at least any posters I put up would be illuminated during the day!!

 

Alan

Alan, you just need more space. Time for the annex.

Window clings !

IMO Cretan people spend to much time reading text books.