http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news en-us N/A dev@ninjawebs.com Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:48:16 PDT 20 http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/12/1/Q-Are-there-mannequins-that-can-be-posed-both-sitting-or-standing/Page1.html A: There are bendable mannequins made out of canvas or foam that can be posed in different positions. These mannequins tend to not have facial features. However, 90% of the mannequins on the market are made of fiberglass and come in fixed positions. Thus, a standing mannequin in fiberglass cannot sit and vice versa.
 ]]> no@spam.com (Judi Henderson-Townsend) Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:41:19 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/12/1/Q-Are-there-mannequins-that-can-be-posed-both-sitting-or-standing/Page1.html http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/11/1/Forms-vs-Mannequins-A-Beautiful-Battle-of-Images/Page1.html by Linda Cahan, www.retailmob.com
"Realistic mannequins in the window combined with great forms on the selling floor are an excellent visual presentation combination. Know your image and your customer and, from there, deciding how to work with mannequins and forms will be much easier. Ultimately, the choice between realistic mannequins and forms is up to you, your image and budget."

This article compares the benefits and limitations of forms versus mannequins, offers some tips for posing both and lists some mannequin/form vendors and refurbishers.
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]]> no@spam.com ( ---) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:48:10 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/11/1/Forms-vs-Mannequins-A-Beautiful-Battle-of-Images/Page1.html http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/10/1/Mannequins-Posing-for-Unlimited-Profits/Page1.html from Teeze Magazine, September 2005
"No matter which style you choose, the mannequin you display will convey a subtle message about your store to customers, so it is essential to select a mannequin that … well …speaks your company’s language."
To read the entire article, click on web link below. ]]> no@spam.com ( ---) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:35:27 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/10/1/Mannequins-Posing-for-Unlimited-Profits/Page1.html http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/9/1/Lighting-a-Mannequin-in-a-Store-Window/Page1.html
Reprinted from Visual Merchandising Magazine, 1979
"There is little doubt that correct and effective light and lighting can be one of the best merchandising tools to which a visual merchandiser has access. Effective lighting is a key in the sale of merchandise in helping to create that favorable first impression oft he merchandise and its surroundings."
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]]> no@spam.com ( ---) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:27:17 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/9/1/Lighting-a-Mannequin-in-a-Store-Window/Page1.html http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/8/1/Mannequin-Maintenance/Page1.html
"As one of the most expensive yet abused display tools, mannequins demand more than their share of tender loving care."

This article offers tips for the care, storage and transporting of mannequins to minimize damage.
To read the entire article, click on web link below. ]]> no@spam.com (Reprinted from Visual Merchandising Magazine 1979 issue ) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:58:51 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/8/1/Mannequin-Maintenance/Page1.html http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/7/1/The-Visual-Merchandiser039s-Guide-to-Mannequin-Vocabulary/Page1.html
From "armature" to "wigs," this article covers the A-Z of mannequin vocabulary.
To read the entire article, click on web link below. ]]> no@spam.com (Martin M. Pelger) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:51:34 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/7/1/The-Visual-Merchandiser039s-Guide-to-Mannequin-Vocabulary/Page1.html http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/6/1/Perfect-Plastic-Salespeople/Page1.html
"With the serenity born of good breeding and ample money, the lovely ladies in the expensive furs stand in the department store window, gazing pensively into the middle distance. Across the road in the specialty shop, there is a group of party girls. Wearing red hair, green eye shadow and jaunty expressions, they appear to be having a marvelous time in their little black $19.95 dresses. The stores that use these mannequins know what they're doing. They use different mannequins to attract a different clientele."

This article describes how the type, style and and dress of a mannequin can evoke the desired impact on shoppers.
To read the entire article, click on web link below. ]]> no@spam.com (Jocelyn Dingman, Imperial Oil Review, Dec. 1965) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:37:54 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/6/1/Perfect-Plastic-Salespeople/Page1.html http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/5/1/Buying-a-Used-Mannequin-Get-Smart-about-Buying-Dummies/Page1.html
Looking to stretch your visual merchandising budget by buying a used mannequin? Or trying to find mannequin parts on eBay to attach to a mannequin that is missing an arm or a hand?

The price you can pay for a used mannequin can vary widely depending upon who you purchase the mannequin from. People who sell used mannequins range from – mannequin liquidators, boutique owners who are closing their doors and selling their store fixtures, thrift stores and people holding a garage sale to unload stuff from their grandma’s attic.

This article offers tips on what to look for when buying a used mannequin.
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]]> no@spam.com (Judi Henderson-Townsend) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:17:58 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/5/1/Buying-a-Used-Mannequin-Get-Smart-about-Buying-Dummies/Page1.html http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/4/1/Buying-a-Mannequin-2-Tips-So-You-Don039t-Get-Stiffed/Page1.html
After choosing which style of mannequin you want, the next important feature to consider is what type of base you should get for the mannequin and what types of poses work best for quick wardrobe changes. What type of mannequin and base should I get? How are mannequins sized?

This article explains the different types of stands/bases available to help your mannequin stand upright and how to select the right mannequin pose for your needs.
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]]> no@spam.com (Judi Henderson-Townsend) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:10:02 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/4/1/Buying-a-Mannequin-2-Tips-So-You-Don039t-Get-Stiffed/Page1.html http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/3/1/Mannequins-no-dummies-when-it-comes-to-selling/Page1.html
But from a store-image standpoint, mannequins matter. Their plastic grins speak volumes about the brand's customer and why she shops."
To read the entire article, click on web link below. ]]> no@spam.com (Suzanne D'Amato, The Washington Post) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:38:53 PDT http://www.mannequinmadness.com/news/articles/3/1/Mannequins-no-dummies-when-it-comes-to-selling/Page1.html