The poster and ferris wheel do look meant for each other. Did you know about the poster beforehand and build the ferris wheel, taking into account the poster dimensions?
That must be annoying, having children touching the ferris wheel that is very prone to deforming. Heck, children touching the model alone must be annoying! I always forget that display models are exposed to dangers that a regular model, on display to yourself, at your house, would not be exposed to.
Nope, it turned out to be the perfect size. The wheel was built to work, the perfect match is a nice addition
Usually the display models are not in reach for visitors. Generally we put them behind a fence of some sort, but because the toy fair is for children we don't want to put up boundaries. We want it to have an open and friendly look. Once you start putting up "Do Not Touch" signs on the models, you're killing that friendly vibe we are aiming for. It's definitely a risk. Though, you're scaring kids once you tell them not to touch the models, nobody likes to be set straight and when a strange adult goes up to a kid you're bound to see some tears. So we just let them play with it, we stay nearby, if something goes wrong or if they are to violent with the models we correct them.
From a BOTI point of view they were quite surprised we didn't bring any fencing or signs, they know the value of the models and the effort that goes into them. They are very liberal in my eyes, if I'd like to plaster the entire room in Dutch Details banners or stickers they wouldn't mind the slightest, but I'm there to promote a product, not myself. If people want more info, we do have a single banner in the room and some business cards.
In conclusion, it's our choice to let people touch the models.
Next weekend we will be celebrating Dutch Details' 5th birthday with BOTI and they have a present for us, more on that later
