9 Years Ago

Approached By A Jigsaw Puzzle Company. Anyone Know Acceptable Terms (for Jigsaw Or Other Product)? Royalties?

Hey,

I was just approached by a jigsaw company in Europe.

Does anyone know what are acceptable terms for jigsaw puzzles (or another product)? Royalty % or flat fee amount?

I looked up jigsaw puzzles via keyword search in the 2014 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market, but didn't find much.

I only know that their terms would have to be non-exclusive, so I could use my work for other products...if it's possible.

Thanks,
Phil

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Design Turnpike

9 Years Ago

I have a deal in place for 5% plus $1000 advance on royalty, non-exclusive on puzzles.

Phil Jaeger

9 Years Ago

Thanks Design Turnpike!

Is your license agreement for a certain amount of time? one-time printing, 1 yr, 5 yrs...?

You don't need to feel obliged to answer the rest. I'm just putting some numbers out there.

So, if a jigsaw puzzle sells for about $12 is the publisher paying 5% of wholesale? I guess wholesale is maybe $6?

Royalty would be maybe $.30 per puzzle x 3000? puzzles = $900 royalties + $1000 advance = $1900 total per puzzle

A popular "Frozen" puzzle for kids would probably do better...;0)

Thanks,
Phil

Edward Fielding

9 Years Ago

How many will be printed in the run?

Phil Jaeger

9 Years Ago

Hey Edward,

I don't know the size of the print run.

I requested more info from the publisher. We'll see what I get.

It sounds to me like jigsaw puzzle companies generally pay 4-6% royalties with maybe an advance of $600 - $1200....and that's it.

I know print run sizes matter with most printed material, such as magazines. I just can't imagine that jigsaw puzzles have very large print runs. Of course I've worked almost exclusively on online or digital work for the past 15 yrs, so I'm not familiar with the print world anymore.

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