Vice Press
Vice Press is a Sheffield-based, founder-owned company producing officially licensed, limited edition movie posters, art prints, and physical media collectibles for individual film and pop culture collectors worldwide, sold via its own Shopify storefront, retail partners, and annual Open House convention.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersRotherham, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Vice Press does
Vice Press Ltd is a privately held, founder-owned UK company established in 2015 in Sheffield by Matt Ferguson and James Henshaw. It produces and sells limited edition, officially licensed movie posters, art prints, and physical media collectibles under its own brand and through wholly-owned sub-brands Vice Press Home Video (VHS releases launched 2023), The Poster Frame Co (premium frames), Vice Press Editions (timed/open edition range), and The Film Vault (4K UHD exclusives). Production relies on screen printing, giclee, and fine art lithograph methods, with each release typically issued in hand-numbered limited runs, foil variants, or timed open editions. The company operates from a warehouse in Sheffield and a registered address in Rotherham, distributing through its own Shopify e-commerce storefront supplemented by retail partners including HMV, Bottleneck Gallery, Sideshow Collectibles, and the Gromit Unleashed shop, with worldwide shipping including dedicated US tariff handling and EU IOSS/GPRS compliance.
The customer base is primarily individual movie and pop culture collectors purchasing directly for personal display, with a secondary gift-buyer segment. Pricing spans roughly $21 for standard posters to $343 for premium Scale Fine Art Prints, with foil variants, 3D lenticular panels, SteelBook editions, and VHS releases priced between $42 and over $100. Demand is driven by product scarcity, exclusive artwork developed with named international illustrators (Drew Struzan, Matt Ferguson, Florey, Andrew Swainson, Kevin Tong, Raid71, James Bousema, Max Löffler, Sam Gilbey), and licensing relationships with major studios (Universal, Warner Bros, Paramount, StudioCanal, Aardman). Marketing is community-led, with an annual Open House convention at Trafalgar Warehouse, the Open Channel podcast, social media channels, newsletter, and attendance at conventions such as Thought Bubble.
The operating model is founder-led and bootstrapped with no disclosed external institutional funding, a small team of 1-10 employees, and an active catalogue of approximately 146 products against a historical archive of 849 SKUs. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time unit sales of licensed physical merchandise, with the release calendar dictating cash conversion cycles. All items carry a license fee payable to rights holders, making licensing continuity the key operational dependency.
Vice Press firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vice Press
- Legal name
- Vice Press Ltd
- Website
- https://vice-press.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Vice Press is a Sheffield-based, founder-owned company producing officially licensed, limited edition movie posters, art prints, and physical media collectibles for individual film and pop culture collectors worldwide, sold via its own Shopify storefront, retail partners, and annual Open House convention.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vice Press industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Limited Edition Collectibles
- NAICS
- Other Publishers (51319)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pop Culture Collectibles Retail (Figures, Statues, Funko, etc.) (CRALAGAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Sales & Merchandising (Publisher Stores, Bundles) (MPAJAKAD)
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Where Vice Press is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rotherham
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Vice Press business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Limited Edition Movie Posters & Art Prints: One-time sales of hand-numbered, limited edition fine art lithograph and screen-printed movie posters and art prints. Primary revenue stream. Items are sold in numbered limited runs or timed editions.
- Physical Media (Blu-Ray, 4K, VHS & Steelbooks): Sales of limited edition Blu-ray, 4K UHD, and VHS releases, including SteelBook editions, often bundled with exclusive posters.
- Apparel & Collectibles: Sales of T-shirts and other apparel items featuring licensed artwork, plus pin badges, coins, and jigsaw puzzles.
- Poster Frames: Sales of premium poster frames through The Poster Frame Co brand, including frames in various sizes and colours.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Edition Posters (24x36 inch, 18x24 inch, A3, A2 sizes) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Foil Variant Posters |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Specialty & Fine Art Prints |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium Poster Frames (The Poster Frame Co) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Physical Media (VHS, SteelBooks, Blu-Ray) |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Vice Press product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vice Press is a UK-based collectibles business that designs, produces, and sells officially licensed, limited edition movie posters and art prints featuring popular film, television, and pop culture IP, alongside premium physical media (Blu-ray, 4K UHD, VHS, Steelbooks), apparel, and related merchandise. Its core catalogue comprises hand-numbered fine art lithograph and screen-printed posters and prints created in collaboration with an international roster of artists, sold primarily through its own Shopify e-commerce storefront with worldwide shipping, supplemented by third-party retail and gallery partners.
Product overview
Vice Press is a limited edition collectibles company founded in 2015 in Sheffield, UK, specializing in officially licensed movie posters, art prints, and premium physical media. The core product is movie posters and art prints available in multiple sizes and formats (One Sheet 27x40", 24x36", 18x24", A2, A3), including standard, foil variants, and screen prints. The product portfolio includes Vice Press Home Video (VHS releases launched 2023), Physical Media (Blu-Ray/4K/Steelbooks), The Poster Frame Co (premium frames for their posters), Apparel & Collectibles (t-shirts), Multi-Layer Acrylic Panels & Lenticular Posters, The Film Vault (exclusive 4K UHD releases), and Vice Press Editions (timed/open edition range). The company also hosts the annual Vice Press Open House convention. All products are officially licensed with studios and rights holders, featuring artwork from international artists, and are produced using screen printing, giclee, and fine art lithograph printing methods.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Brands
- Vice Press Home Video: Own line of VHS physical media releases launched in 2023, featuring films on VHS tape format.
- The Poster Frame Co
Products and services
- Movie Posters & Art Prints Limited edition, officially licensed movie posters and art prints featuring popular film, TV, and pop culture IPs. Available in multiple sizes (One Sheet 27x40", 24x36", 18x24", A2, A3) and formats including standard, foil variant, and screen print editions, with numbered runs and authentication on the reverse.
- Vice Press Home Video (VHS releases) Own line of officially licensed VHS releases of classic and cult films, offered in Slipcase Edition and Collector's Edition variants, launched as a sub-brand in 2023.
- Physical Media — Blu-Ray, 4K UHD & Steelbooks Officially licensed 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and SteelBook editions of films, frequently featuring exclusive artwork by Vice Press artists and bundled with limited edition posters.
- The Poster Frame Co (Premium Poster Frames) Premium poster frames designed specifically to fit Vice Press poster and print releases, manufactured by Deb Suisse AG C/O Ramex a.s. in Slovakia. Available in A2, A3, 24x36", 18x24", One Sheet and Quad sizes, with finishes in black, white, and natural oak, featuring UV-protected acrylic glass and swing-clip systems for easy poster swapping.
- Apparel & Collectibles Limited edition T-shirts and apparel featuring officially licensed movie and pop culture artwork, plus related collectibles such as pin badges, coins, and jigsaw puzzles.
- Multi-Layer Acrylic Panels & Lenticular Posters Specialized 3D lenticular posters and multi-layer acrylic panel products with depth effects for premium visual display of artwork.
- The Film Vault (Exclusive 4K UHD Releases) Exclusive 4K UHD releases and premium collectible physical media products offered as part of the Film Vault sub-line.
- Vice Press Editions (Timed/Open Edition Prints) Timed or open edition range of movie posters and art prints, featuring a stamp of authenticity on the reverse, providing a more accessible alternative to numbered limited editions.
- Vice Press Open House Convention & Tickets Annual convention and social event dedicated to posters, art prints, design and illustration, held at Trafalgar Warehouse in Sheffield, UK. Features artists, vendors, film screenings, convention-exclusive releases, and meet-and-greets. Ticket products sold via the Vice Press storefront.
Quantifiable outcome
- All items are officially licensed — the company pays a license fee on everything sold and works with licensors to develop releases
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Vice Press
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Vice Press technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
- API docs
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Vice Press partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Paramount Home EntertainmentminorCollaboration with Paramount Home Entertainment for the Vice Press Home Video release of The Crow on VHS in 2026.
- Bottleneck GallerycoreBrooklyn-based art gallery and retailer that distributes Vice Press products and has co-hosted exclusive exhibitions such as Amblinesque with Matt Ferguson and Florey. Collaboration products are excluded from Vice Press free shipping promotions.
- HMVcoreUK high street entertainment retailer HMV is an authorised reseller of Vice Press products.
- Sideshow CollectiblescoreInternational collectibles marketplace and retailer that carries Vice Press limited edition products as part of its authorised partner network.
- Gromit Unleashed ShopminorUK partner shop selling Vice Press merchandise as part of the Gromit Unleashed product line.
- Universal PicturescoreMajor film studio licensing partner for Universal Monsters, Jurassic Park, and other titles in the Vice Press catalogue.
- Warner Bros.coreFilm studio licensing partner for Back to the Future and other titles.
- Paramount PicturescoreFilm studio licensing partner for Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and other titles.
- StudioCanalcoreFilm studio licensing partner for They Live and other titles in the Vice Press catalogue.
- AardmancoreAnimation studio licensing partner for Wallace & Gromit and Shaun of the Dead in the catalogue.
- Celluloid Screams Horror Film FestivalminorVice Press partners with Celluloid Screams Horror Film Festival for co-hosted film screenings, including An American Werewolf in London, held during the Open House event weekend.
- The Poster Frame CocorePremium poster frame brand established by some of the Vice Press team. Frames are specifically designed to fit Vice Press poster releases and sold through the Vice Press website. Manufactured by Deb Suisse AG C/O Ramex a.s. in Slovakia.
- Easy Access System EuropeminorEU authorised representative for product safety compliance (GPSR), located in Tallinn, Estonia. Required for EU market compliance.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Vice Press competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sideshow Collectibles: International collectibles marketplace selling licensed film and pop culture statues, prints, and premium collectibles. Acts as a VP distribution partner and competes directly in the high-end licensed collectibles category.
- Hero Complex Gallery: Pop culture art gallery (LA) producing officially licensed, limited edition screen prints and gallery exhibitions for film, TV and comic properties. Overlaps directly with VP on artist roster, print formats and collector base.
- Nakatomi Inc. Independent publisher and gallery producing officially licensed alternative movie posters and screen prints. Targets the same cult-film collector audience with similarly small-run, artist-driven releases.
- Bottleneck Gallery: Brooklyn-based art gallery selling limited edition, officially licensed screen prints and art prints for film, TV and gaming properties. Operates as both a VP distribution partner and a direct peer in the same curated licensed-art-prints category.
- Spoke Art: San Francisco art gallery publishing officially licensed alternative movie posters and screen prints with a focus on cult and genre films. Direct competitor in the artist-driven limited edition licensed print category.
- Acme Archives: Specialist in officially licensed entertainment art prints and limited editions covering film, TV and animation properties. Direct peer in the licensed collectible art print category with overlapping IP portfolio.
- Mondo: Mondo is the most recognised direct competitor in officially licensed, limited edition movie posters, screen prints, vinyl soundtracks and collectibles. It targets the same collector customer base with similar premium print formats, exclusive artist artwork, and a comparable mix of physical media and apparel.
- Gallery 1988: Long-running licensed pop culture art gallery (LA-based) producing limited edition screen prints and art shows for film, TV and gaming properties. Closely comparable artist-roster and exclusive-print business model to VP.
Emerging players
- Cruel Summer Studio: Emerging alternative movie poster publisher producing licensed and unofficial screen prints with a similar artist-driven, limited-edition model. Represents a newer entrant competing in the same cult-film poster niche.
Broad incumbents
- HMV: UK high street entertainment retailer carrying physical media (VHS, Blu-ray, 4K), posters and pop culture merchandise. Acts as a VP channel partner but also competes broadly in licensed entertainment retail with a much wider catalogue scope.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Vice Press subsidiaries and ownership
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Frequently asked questions about Vice Press
What does Vice Press do?
Vice Press is a UK-based collectibles business that designs, produces, and sells officially licensed, limited edition movie posters and art prints featuring popular film, television, and pop culture IP, alongside premium physical media (Blu-ray, 4K UHD, VHS, Steelbooks), apparel, and related merchandise. Its core catalogue comprises hand-numbered fine art lithograph and screen-printed posters and prints created in collaboration with an international roster of artists, sold primarily through its own Shopify e-commerce storefront with worldwide shipping, supplemented by third-party retail and gallery partners.
Is Vice Press a public or private company?
Vice Press is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Vice Press founded?
Vice Press was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Vice Press based?
Vice Press is headquartered in Rotherham, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Vice Press make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Limited Edition Movie Posters & Art Prints are the primary driver. The others are physical Media (Blu-Ray, 4K, VHS & Steelbooks), apparel & Collectibles and poster Frames.
Who are Vice Press's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sideshow Collectibles, Hero Complex Gallery, Nakatomi Inc., Bottleneck Gallery, Spoke Art, Acme Archives, Mondo and Gallery 1988. Cruel Summer Studio is listed as an emerging player. HMV is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Vice Press have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vice Press.
What industry is Vice Press in?
Vice Press's product category is Limited Edition Collectibles. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRALAGAK, Pop Culture Collectibles Retail (Figures, Statues, Funko, etc.), with a secondary code of MPAJAKAD, Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Sales & Merchandising (Publisher Stores, Bundles). Its NAICS code is 51319 and its SIC code is 2741.