Can I See a Sample?

Why We Offer Prototypes, Photos, and Peace of Mind

Some suppliers discourage samples. They say a rendering is enough. That a prototype just slows things down. That production should move forward based on a visual alone.

At Polaris, we take a different view.

On complex builds or unusual designs, we’ll often suggest sending a prototype—before the client asks. Because we want you to feel completely confident in what you’re getting before full production begins.

If you’d rather not wait for a physical sample, that’s fine too. We can send high-resolution photos—or even a video—of the prototype for approval. Fast, flexible, and reliable.

Because there’s a major difference between seeing something on screen and seeing it in your hand.

A rendering can show you what something will look like. But a prototype shows you what it is.

The weight. The clarity. The finish. The subtle way light refracts through the Lucite or crystal. These physical details matter, because your project matters.

We Recommend Samples When They Matter Most

There are times when a prototype isn’t necessary:
If it’s a standard Lucite block we’ve made for you many times before, or a repeat design with new artwork, we’ll forego prototype approval if it’s not needed. But even in those cases, we always make a prototype first for internal review and approval to ensure what we produce matches what we’ve proposed. And if you want to see the prototype, in photo or video or shipped to you for in-hand review—we’ll make it happen. No pushback. No hassle.

Trust the Process. Verify the Result.

Client confidence isn’t a luxury. It’s an essential part of what we deliver.

That’s why we offer prototype approval when needed. That’s why we send photos and videos when timelines are tight. And that’s why we’ll always find the smartest, most efficient path to getting your deal toy just right.

Because what we’re building isn’t just a product, or, despite the popular terminology, a toy. It’s a marker—a symbol of the work, the win, and the story behind it. And getting it right is what matters most.