Author Topic: Merchandise  (Read 2582 times)

tripredacus

Merchandise
« on: August 27, 2024, 10:43:35 am »
Below are the sub-categories in Merchandise
This section was formerly known as Swag

Items in these categories must be directly related to video games or consoles. Items relating to video games companies (but not games) or computers are not permitted.

Artwork
Books
Clothing
Comics
Food Items
Magazines
Miscellaneous
Retail Code Cards
Soundtrack
Steelbooks
Strategy Guides
Toys
Videos
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Artwork
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2024, 11:16:55 am »
Artwork
https://vgcollect.com/browse/swagart

Formatting of names
Game_Name Item_Name item_type (descriptor) [TLD]
where
Game_Name is the name of the game represented
Item_Name is the name of the item as it appears on the physical item if available
item_type should be in lower case and use Standard Terms which will be listed below in the Types section.

Terms that should not be used in the title:
- promotional

Types of items allowed in this category:
Posters

poster
sub-types can exist such as: movie poster, lenticular poster
Generally paper-based posters, however actual movie posters that are made of plastic that are designed for back illumination. Movie posters that are added as items should indicate what type it is.

poster tubes
Some poster sets are packaged in sealed tubes and some have a barcode. Entries for these tubes can be made, but the front/back image should be of the tube itself and not a picture of the posters inside. Each individual poster can have its own entry and use the description to indicate what tube it came from.

fabric poster
Fabric/cloth posters, maps that are specifically sold as such.

wall scroll

translite
These are plastic posters that are designed after pinball cabinet back-glass but are for display purposes and not for use in an actual pinball machine. Often these are given away as prizes at pinball tournaments.

Framed Art
Framed wall art that can include these sub-types
- lithograph
- print
- animation cell

Promotional Materials
Promotional materials are typically not readily available to the public. These ususally end up in the secondary market due to these products being back-doored/stolen, found in the garbage or sold in liquidation sales.

standee
- counter standee
- floor standee
Cardboard constructed materials of any size

display box
Display box are fake boxes used to advertise a product. Often they look like an oversized version of the retail packaging, however they can also just be large box-shaped advertisements that do not look like a game or system box. This is not to be confused with display boxes for regular game releases, that can have the media inside but are not originally used for that purpose. These types of boxes would go into the appropriate accessory category for the console the box is for.

backer card
format: Media_Title backer card

Sometimes called backboard, backer board, etc. These do not have an actual confirmed name associated with them as the different promotional companies that supplied them used different terms. We will use the term backer card to refer to them. These are cardboard or plastic cards that would go behind videos or games at a video rental store, to indicate what item was on the shelf but is currently sold/rented out.

Description should include the platform and company branding if present.

banner
Banners are either large paper or cloth posters that were used in retail to promote something. The cloth types typically will have metal rings as you would see on a flag for pole or support mounting.

sign
Any sort of signage

flyer
Flyers (aka handbills) for individual video games, arcade games or pinball games.

Items not allowed
- pages removed from a magazine or book to make something, such as posters or individual advertisements
- unique animation cels cut from actual film or other stages in animation production.
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tripredacus

Books
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2024, 10:28:46 am »
Books
https://vgcollect.com/browse/swagbooks

Any book that is directly related to a video game franchise, a console or video games in general. This is not about the content of the pages, the front or back must name or show the related content.
Comics, Magazines and Strategy Guides have their own categories.

Title
Title should be the title as shown on the spine or cover.

Descriptor types:
- hardcover
- softcover
- brochure
- pamplet

Images
Front art should be the front, back should be the back. Media art slot should not be used.

Description
If an item has a picture from a video game or console on the cover, it should be noted in the description.
« Last Edit: September 05, 2024, 10:34:34 am by tripredacus »

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Clothing
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2024, 10:29:01 am »
Clothing
https://vgcollect.com/browse/swagclothes

Title
Game_Name item_name (descriptor)

Item name should match the name as it appears on the packaging or the tag. If the item is not named or it is currently unknown, then you can use one of the standard names.

standard item names:
- cap
- shirt (short sleeve, t-shirt)
- longsleeve shirt
- jacket
- hoodie
- socks

Sizes should not be mentioned. This type of information should be put into the Notes field when you add the item to a Collection or List.

Box Text
The text on the packaging or tag should be put here.
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Comics
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2024, 10:29:14 am »
Comics
https://vgcollect.com/browse/comics

For comic books and manga
All entries must be from a video game related property or have a video game related image on the front cover.

Standard comic books (as well as magazines) come in two basic types: direct and newsstand. Newsstand versions will have a barcode while the direct version does not. There may be other differences such as cropping of the artwork or text on the cover. We do not track different entries for items where the variation is direct vs newsstand with the exception of when the cover art is different.

We also do not track items that have misprints or other factory errors.

Title
Comics books
Title Vol n (Publisher) #n (descriptor) [TLD]
Items in italics are only if required.
For the most part, title # is going to be the standard naming convention. In case of duplicate names, use the following priority:
1. Title #n
2. Title vol n #n
3. Title vol n (Publisher) #n
4. Title vol n (Publisher) #n (descriptor)
5. Title vol n (Publisher) #n (descriptor) [TLD]

Most comics have the actual title on the inside, typically on the first page. For example, there are multiple different runs of Atari Force comics
- The original mini comics from 1982 have the vol 1 text on the copyright page

- The first run that was sold at retail does not have the vol present


Standard Descriptors
- trade paperback
- hard cover
- Cover n

Artwork
Front should be the front
Back should be the back
Media should not be used

If the comic was sold in a bag or outer wrapper, using a sealed image has priority over a loose one.

Developer
Do not set this field

Description
If the item was included as part of another item
If the item was sealed an included any other items such as cards or posters
If a poster or other item is included within the binding
Who the publisher is, and what country it was released in
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Food Items
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2024, 10:29:31 am »
Food Items
https://vgcollect.com/browse/swagfood

For any item that is food related
« Last Edit: October 08, 2024, 10:25:45 am by tripredacus »

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Magazines
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2024, 10:29:47 am »
Magazines
https://vgcollect.com/browse/magazine

Magazines can only be added if they feature a video game related front cover.

Title
Magazines follow a similar convention to comic books with exception to the way issue numbers are handled. The two types of names that can be used:
- Magazine_Title "issue" number
- Magazine_Title Month Year

If a magazine has a number, that should be used for the title, if there is no number then you can use the month/year.
The title format for number is based on how it is actually represented on the magazine itself, with the spine being the priority and the cover second.
Long running magazines may change their numbering format over the life of the series.

Number type examples:
- Amiga Action #012
- Amstrad Action Issue 65
- Amstrad Action Issue No. 100
- Atari ST User Vol. 5 No. 2
- Atari ST User Volume 4 Number 4
- Crash No.20

Month type examples:
- Amstrad Computer User July 1986
- Duo World July/August 1993
« Last Edit: October 08, 2024, 10:42:33 am by tripredacus »

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Miscellaneous
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2024, 10:30:05 am »
Miscellaneous
https://vgcollect.com/browse/merchmisc

This section is for items that do not fit anywhere else
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Retail Code Cards
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2024, 10:30:21 am »
Retail Code Cards
https://vgcollect.com/browse/swagcodecards

This section is for any video game related code/gift card
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Soundtrack
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2024, 10:30:33 am »
Soundtrack
https://vgcollect.com/browse/swagsoundtrack

For any home audio media directly relating to video games. This can include:
- CD
- record
- cassette
- SACD/DVD/BD Audio

Title should be evident from the item itself.
A common name source for music is https://www.discogs.com/
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Steelbooks
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2024, 10:30:50 am »
Steelbooks
https://vgcollect.com/browse/swagsteelbooks

Any steelbook that was released as a stand-alone item, or included within another release. Since this is a merchandise category, no games should be present.
If the steelbook was part of another item, or sold under a particular name, put that information into Description.

SteelBook is a brand and there are many releases that are not made by that company.
- if the item is official, use text: SteelBook
- if the item is not official, use text: steelbook
« Last Edit: October 08, 2024, 10:54:10 am by tripredacus »

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Strategy Guides
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2024, 09:30:10 am »
Strategy Guides
https://vgcollect.com/browse/strategyguide

Entry Name
Entry name formatting should be prioritized in this order: spine, title page, front cover. If there are numerous title names, those lower in priority can be supplied to the Alt-Name field. It is also fine to clarify in the Description field that the spine title or front page title is being used as the entry name—something straightforward such as title name on spine/title page will suffice. Example: Doom II Survival Guide

There are few items which warrant the use of entry name edition formatting with a hyphen. Below are examples with typical formatting errors and how they should instead be presented:
incorrect name: God of War II - BradyGames Signature Series Guide
correct name: God of War II
incorrect name: Castlevania: Lament of Innocence - Official Strategy Guide
correct name: Castlevania: Lament of Innocence Official Strategy Guide

Items with the same name should use entry name descriptors just like entries in other categories.
Example: Banjo-Kazooie (Nintendo Power), Banjo-Kazooie (Prima)

Entry names should prioritize the item's localized name. If translated names also appear, they can be submitted to the Alt-Name field.
Example: Biohazard 4 Kanzen Kouryaku Guide

ISBN and Barcodes
ISBN information may be supplied to the Item Number field but should be formatted exactly as it appears. If both EU and NA details are present, NA should be prioritized.

Multiple barcodes representing different regions is common. NA barcode sequences (typically UPC but occasionally EAN) should be prioritized for the Barcode field.

Nearly all books from Japan feature two different JAN barcode sequences: one relating to its ISBN and the other relating to its market price. The sequence beginning with 978 should be prioritized as Barcode field information. More information about these barcode types can be found at the bottom of this page in the JAN codes for Books section. http://www.n-barcode.com/en/shurui/jan.html

Any additional ISBN or barcode sequence that is not formally submitted to their respective field can be submitted to the Description field.
Example: BloodRayne 2

Description
The Description field should not mention that a guide is intended to be used for a game of a specific platform. Often, this information appears on the item itself and therefore can be supplied to the Box Text field.
Example: Batman: Vengeance Official Strategy Guide (PlayStation 2)
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Toys
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2024, 09:30:59 am »
Toys
https://vgcollect.com/browse/swagtoys

When dealing with naming toys, a proper name should consist of the following:
- Top-level brand
- Subline Imprint (if it exists)
- Figure number (if it exists)
- Figure name (as it appears on the packaging)
- descriptor (if required)
- TLD (if required)

Examples:
http://vgcollect.com/item/72437
(was) "Mass Effect 3 Play Arts Kai: Garrus Vakarian [Action Figure] by Square Enix"
Correct name is:
Play Arts Kai: Mass Effect 3 - Garrus Vakarian

Artwork
Front should be front, back should be back
Media should be the item in loose form
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Videos
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2024, 09:31:11 am »
Videos
https://vgcollect.com/browse/swagvideos

For any home video item based on video games or a video game property
For any item that is not based on a video game property, then the front or back cover must have a related image.
- The Wizard (VHS) has Mario on the front cover
- The Wizard (DVD) has the Power Glove on the front cover

OR any optical home media that has video game content present on the disc either as part of the TS layer or a separate ROM space or includes a separate disc
- Star Wars Clone Wars Volume One (DVD) has an Xbox demo
- BloodRayne (DVD) includes a PC CD-ROM

OR features compatibility with a video game console.
- Tron Legacy BD has a label for the PS3 on the slipcover.

Note that Tron (and Tron Legacy) are examples that contain video game content in the movie itself, such as the simulation/game world itself, Flynn's Arcade and the Pac-Man cameo. Despite there existing real-world Tron arcade games, Tron is first-and-foremost a movie property and as such, physical releases that do not meet any of the inclusion requirements for the site are not allowed to have entries. As such, other movies where the plot revolves around a video game or concept (such as Boss Level or Ready Player One are not allowed either. However, there are some covers released outside the US for Ready Player One that feature Anorak/Halliday wearing a Space Invaders shirt and any items with that are allowed to be added.

Title
Name (type)

Every entry should have the media type in a descriptor. Media types:
- Beta
- VHS
- LD
- VCD
- DVD
- BD
- UHD
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