We are
Captain's Drydock

Creating premium entertainment collectibles and marketing pieces, driven by passion, precision, and undeniable wow-factor.

Welcome to Captain’s Drydock, a London-based creative studio where imagination is engineered into reality. We specialise in producing premium marketing items and collectibles for the entertainment industry, working across games, film, television, theatre, and beyond. From iconic props to beautifully crafted promotional pieces, our work is designed to be handled, admired, and remembered.

With over 30 years of experience, we take a proudly multidisciplinary approach. Our capabilities span graphic and motion design, illustration, 3D CAD development, prototyping, full item production, and bespoke packaging. This end-to-end process allows us to maintain absolute control over quality, accuracy, and presentation ensuring every piece delivers maximum impact.

Whether we’re crafting a screen-accurate collectible or a bold marketing centrepiece, our mission is simple: to create premium artefacts that connect audiences to the worlds they love long after the screen fades to black.

The process

People

"Collaboration that sparks impact, from conversation to creation."

Face-to-face discussions are the first and most important step in defining what’s required, creating an open, two-way conversation about how to achieve the best possible outcome. Building a strong, professional relationship allows the project to develop naturally and ensures the final result delivers the impact you’re looking for.

Design

"Turning great designs into real-world, ready-to-use experiences."

Whether a design is supplied or commissioned, the key challenge lies in translating it from concept into real-world form while ensuring it is truly fit for purpose. We consider how it will be used—whether functional, display-focused, or both as well as practical requirements such as durability for handling and shipping. Looking good isn’t enough; it has to work seamlessly in the real
world too.

Prototype/Draft

“Break it until it makes it”

What works in the studio or the comfort of the office, handled with care, isn’t enough for final quality approval. If an item needs to survive international shipping and be displayed by teams encountering it for the first time, every aspect from design and materials to packaging—is engineered to meet those real-world demands.

Final & Delivery

"Unveiling excitement, delivering impact, keeping it confidential."

The big day is all about sharing the excitement as the finished item is presented. We always welcome feedback, as it helps shape future projects and ensures a more tailored experience for you. And, of course, if a project is covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement, all imagery and discussions remain strictly confidential among those involved.