Xscapes Sci Fi Originals

What Xscapes Sci Fi Originals does

Xscapes Sci Fi Originals is the sci-fi product sub-brand of Nakada Studios, a sole-proprietor creative studio founded in 2003 by Scott Nakada and based in the United States. The studio designs and fabricates original sci-fi props (including hero replicas such as the Renegades Heavy Pistol and build-your-own kits), publishes sew-yourself wardrobe patterns (turtlenecks, Victorian space naval jackets, bell pants), produces small-batch embroidered patches, and offers print-on-demand apparel and homegoods through Printiful. Production capabilities span conceptual 2D/3D art, 3D printing, molding, casting, garment construction, and set building.

Nakada Studios also sells creative services directly to filmmakers and productions — including producing, production design, VFX, conceptual design, graphic design, storyboarding, script writing, department management, and costume creation — billed at $35-$300 per workshop hour. Custom prop commissions carry 14-16 week lead times and custom costumes 12-16 weeks; all commission work is treated as confidential with NDA options. Nakada is the sole employee (with occasional contractor support), and the company is bootstrapped with no external funding.

Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer: an owned e-commerce storefront at xscapesprops.com (now rebranded to NakadaStudios.com) processes PayPal payments and ships internationally via USPS and FedEx; a separate Printiful storefront handles made-to-order apparel. Marketing runs through the website, a Facebook business page, and Scott Nakada's IMDB profile. The studio is also developing two film/series projects — Starship Echelon (feature, trilogy) and Fearwood (drama/suspense series) — currently in fundraising stages.

Name

Xscapes Sci Fi Originals

Legal name

Nakada Studios

Website

https://xscapesprops.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Xscapes Sci Fi Originals is the sci-fi product sub-brand of Nakada Studios, a sole-proprietor U.S. studio founded in 2003 by Scott Nakada. It designs and fabricates original props, sells wardrobe sewing patterns and apparel, and offers creative services to filmmakers and cosplayers via direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Sci-Fi Prop Fabrication and Creative Design Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (459130)

akta.pro primary industry

Costume & Cosplay Sewing Supplies Retail (CRALADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

VFX Production & Shot Work (CG Integration, Matte Painting, FX) (MPAHABAB)

Keywords

• Custom prop fabrication
• Wardrobe pattern design
• Sci-fi costume creation
• Conceptual art services
• Film production design

Headquarters

HQ city

Federal Way

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Prop Fabrication: Custom-designed and made props built to order. Production time 14-16 weeks due to complexity, custom assembly, and electronic parts requirements.
2. Pre-made Prop Sales: Finished prop replicas sold directly (e.g., Renegades Heavy Pistol at $650-800). Made per order with working lighting and display stands.
3. Wardrobe Patterns: Sew-yourself clothing patterns sold as printed paper patterns with instruction booklets. Patterns for turtleneck shirts, Victorian space naval jackets, and bell pants.
4. Embroidery/Patches: Custom embroidered patches such as the Nakada Studios leatherette patch, made in small batches in their own workshop.
5. Custom Costume Orders: Custom costuming built to order with 12-16 week lead time. Includes measurement consultation and defect repair warranty.
6. Creative/Professional Services: Services including producing, production design, VFX, conceptual design, graphic design, storyboarding, script writing, department management, costume creation. Also graphic arts, copywriting, and branded identity services for businesses.
7. Print-on-Demand Apparel: T-shirt designs and housewares fulfilled through Printiful print-on-demand service. Designs include funny, rendered concept art, inspirational, and hand-drawn concept art categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Xscapes Sci Fi Originals is the sci-fi themed sub-brand of Nakada Studios, a solo artisan studio that designs, fabricates, and sells original science-fiction props (including hero-quality props with working electronic lighting and DIY build kits), sew-yourself wardrobe patterns (turtlenecks, Victorian space naval jackets, bell pants), custom costumes, embroidered patches, and print-on-demand apparel. The studio also provides commission-based creative and production services for filmmakers and businesses, including production design, VFX, conceptual art, storyboarding, and script writing.

Product overview

Xscapes Sci Fi Originals, now operating as a Nakada Studios brand, is a prop-making and conceptual design studio led by Scott Nakada (former pattern designer and prop maker for the Roddenberry store). The company operates a unified studio offering: (1) original physical products including the Renegades Heavy Pistol prop (hero version and DIY kit), wardrobe sewing patterns (turtleneck shirt, Victorian Space Naval Jacket, bell pants), and embroidered patches; (2) print-on-demand T-shirts and wearables via Printiful featuring original concept art; (3) custom creative services including prop fabrication, costume creation, and full-scale production design for filmmakers; and (4) in-house film projects Starship Echelon and Fearwood. The studio's products are sold directly via the Nakada Studios store with PayPal as the payment processor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xscapes Sci-Fi Originals: Sci-Fi Originals brand offering props, patterns, and more. Now a Nakada Studios Brand featuring original prop designs and wardrobe patterns for fans and filmmakers.

Products and services

• Renegades Heavy Pistol Prop (Hero) Artisan-made hero-quality prop replica of the unique pistol designed for the film Renegades, featuring working electronic lighting and a display stand, for sci-fi collectors and film prop enthusiasts.
• Renegades Heavy Pistol Prop Kit DIY assembly kit for the Renegades Heavy Pistol prop replica, providing all parts and detailed instructions for hobbyists who want to build their own prop.
• Turtleneck Shirt Wardrobe Pattern Printed paper sewing pattern for a unisex sci-fi style turtleneck shirt, sized small through 3XL, intended for DIY cosplayers and home costumers.
• Victorian Space Naval Jacket Wardrobe Pattern (Male) Printed paper sewing pattern for a classic Victorian Space Naval Jacket, sized Small to XXL, intended for DIY cosplayers and home costumers of science-fiction naval uniforms.
• Bell Pants Wardrobe Pattern Printed paper sewing pattern for bell-style pants sized small through XXL, intended to pair with the Victorian Space Naval Jacket for full sci-fi naval costume builds.
• Nakada Studios Leatherette Patch Embroidered sew-on leatherette patch (5.25 x 1.125 inches) representing the Nakada Studios brand, made in small batches in the studio's own workshop in the USA.
• T-Shirts and Wearables (Print-on-Demand) Made-to-order t-shirts, apparel, and homegoods featuring Scott Nakada's original concept art and humorous designs, fulfilled by Printiful on a print-on-demand basis.
• Custom Prop Design and Fabrication Commission-based custom design and fabrication of original sci-fi props for collectors and filmmakers, including prototyping, molding, casting, parts finishing, and electronic lighting integration.
• Production Design and Creative Services Multi-disciplinary creative and production services for filmmakers including producing, production design, VFX, conceptual design, graphic design, storyboarding, script writing, department management, and costume creation, billed hourly.
• Wardrobe Design and Custom Costuming Custom costume design and construction for film and personal use, with measurement consultation, garment construction, and defect repair warranty.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PrintifulcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrintiful serves as the fulfillment partner for Nakada Studios' print-on-demand merchandise including t-shirts and housewares. They handle printing, packing, and shipping of made-to-order products. This partnership allows Scott to focus on design work while Printiful manages production logistics.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Anovos Productions: Anovos historically produced screen-accurate Star Trek, Star Wars, and other sci-fi costume replicas and props — the closest historical direct peer to Xscapes in the licensed sci-fi costume/prop replica space, though they operated at meaningfully larger scale.
• Factory Entertainment: Factory Entertainment designs and manufactures high-end prop replicas and collectibles for major sci-fi franchises. Directly comparable to Xscapes' hero-tier prop product line, though Factory typically works with licensed IP rather than original designs.
• Quantum Mechanix (QMx): QMx produces officially licensed prop replicas and collectibles (Star Trek, Firefly, etc.). Comparable as a sci-fi prop replica maker serving collectors, with similar hero-tier product offerings.
• The Wand Company: Produces screen-accurate replicas of iconic sci-fi and fantasy props (Sonic Screwdrivers, wands, communicators) with working electronics. Closely comparable to Xscapes' hero prop offering with electronic lighting integration.

Emerging players

• Her Universe: Geek and sci-fi themed apparel brand targeting the cosplay and fandom fashion market. Comparable as a sci-fi/fandom D2C apparel and costume-adjacent business, though focused on ready-to-wear rather than custom commissions or sewing patterns.
• TeeTurtle: Geek culture apparel and housewares brand with original and fan-art designs sold direct-to-consumer. Comparable to Xscapes' Printiful print-on-demand line in terms of channel, audience, and concept-art-driven apparel merchandising.

Others

• Etsy (marketplace context): While not a direct competitor, Etsy is the dominant marketplace where indie prop makers and sewing pattern designers (including many of Xscapes' peers) reach cosplay and sci-fi collector buyers. Relevant as the channel ecosystem in which Xscapes competes for consumer attention.

Broad incumbents

• The Roddenberry Store: Scott Nakada's former employer — the official Star Trek/ Roddenberry merchandise storefront. Comparable as an established sci-fi themed merchandise brand, though broader scope (apparel, collectibles, home goods) and backed by the Roddenberry legacy IP.
• Prop Store: Prop Store handles used screen-used and reproduction props across film and TV. Comparable as a prop-focused business serving collectors and productions, though primarily a dealer rather than bespoke prop fabricator.
• Sideshow Collectibles: Major premium collectibles manufacturer producing high-end prop replicas, statues, and figures across sci-fi franchises. Broader incumbent in the same collector end-market, but at significantly larger scale and with licensed-IP focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NakadaStudios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xscapes-sci-fi-originals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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