Sideshow Collectibles is a California-based designer toy and collectible studio. The company was founded in 1993 as Sideshow Productions , a motion picture prop and special effect firm. In 1994 the company shifted focus to the collectibles market exclusively. Sideshow typically produces licensed products from the worlds of movies, television, animation and comic books. Additionally, Sideshow is partnered with top prop and effects houses like Weta Workshop to distribute collectibles under several distinct brands.