Wednesday 11 October 2017

New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Released This Week

This past Monday the long awaited official full trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

As of this writing the trailer has already been viewed over 20 million times, but on the off chance you haven’t seen it yet, here it is:

Watch the new trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi and see it in theaters December 15.

 

 

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Gentle Giant’s New Site is Now Live!

Dear Valued Gentle Giant Collector,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and continued support during the last few weeks.
We have been working on creating a more secure site for our consumers and are happy to announce that the site is now live. For security reasons passwords were not carried over to the new site; you will be required to reset your password. Please select “Forgot password?” link and enter the email address you used on the previous website. Once you are logged into your account you will be able to view your billing and shipping information, previous orders and available reward points.
At this time, we can only take orders for in stock items. When you place a new order for in stock merchandise you can enter your payment method. If you have orders that are Awaiting Payment (previously marked as Pending in the old system – this includes any pre-orders or in stock orders where payments have not been processed); we will notify you when you can add a NEW Payment Method to your account.
We will be rolling out with the pre-order functionality over the next few weeks. Notifications will be sent out once pre-order functionality is live.
Important information regarding pre-orders:
All previously submitted pre-orders are in the system and once the site has been configured to take payment information through the customer account settings we will send out notification.
For Platinum members that have made gift selections:
– Your selections are not visible on the new site at this time, but your selections are saved.
– Your selections will be converted into actual orders within the next few weeks.
For Platinum members that have not made their gift selections:
– You will have the opportunity to do so once the pre-order functionality is available.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions send your inquiries to customerservice@gentlegiantltd.com or call us at 818.504.3555 Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm PST.
Thank you,Gentle Giant Ltd Customer Support

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Monday 18 September 2017

GentleGiantLTD.com Website Update

Our website is still under construction.  It has taken longer than anticipated to migrate us over to our new enterprise-level e-commerce solution.   During this time sections of the website will not be available.  We will be back soon with more information and more great products.   If you have any questions about a pending order please contact our customer service group at 818-504-3555.  Thank you for your patience.

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Tuesday 12 September 2017

J.J. ABRAMS TO WRITE AND DIRECT STAR WARS: EPISODE IX

Posted this morning on StarWars.com

THE ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER WILL RETURN TO HELM THE FINAL FILM IN THE SEQUEL TRILOGY.

J.J. Abrams, who launched a new era of Star Wars with The Force Awakens in 2015, is returning to complete the sequel trilogy as writer and director of Star Wars: Episode IX. Abrams will co-write the film with Chris Terrio. Star Wars: Episode IX will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Abrams, Bad Robot, and Lucasfilm.
“With The Force Awakens, J.J. delivered everything we could have possibly hoped for, and I am so excited that he is coming back to close out this trilogy,” said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy.

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Thursday 31 August 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Force Friday II Announcement 2017 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Happy Force Friday Everyone!

As the anticipation for the December release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi into theaters grows stronger, Gentle Giant Ltd is thrilled to officially announce that we have extended our Star Wars license to include Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.  We cannot show anything we are working on quite yet, but we will be supporting the film across our lines including 1:6th scale statues, 1:8th scale Collector’s Gallery statues, 1:6th scale Mini Busts and more!

We will have some great new Star Wars: The Last Jedi items to reveal soon, but for now, we just wanted to let you know that we are officially expanding further into the new Saga and wish you a happy Force Friday!  

May the Force Be With You!

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Tuesday 1 August 2017

K-2SO Announced as the Gentle Giant Ltd. Deluxe Holiday Mini Bust. Up For Pre-Order NOW!

This past week at San Diego Comic Con International we revealed K-2SO as our 2017 Deluxe Holiday Mini Bust.  Now we are proud to make him available for pre-order, exclusively for our 2017 Premier Guild members.   Pre-Order K-2SO before August 11th to guarantee he will be in your collection in time for the holidays.

“I’m having a happy holiday… Cassian told me I had to…”

While most of us know that the re-programed Imperial security droid K-2SO can be a bit cranky and sarcastic, he can also be festive as evidenced by the Gentle Giant Ltd. 2017 deluxe holiday Mini Bust.  This year we celebrate our 13th annual tradition of making a holiday item available to our Premier Guild members with our holiday offering: the K-2SO Holiday Deluxe Mini Bust. K-2SO is bundled up in his holiday scarf and is holding a silver ornament in the shape of the dreaded Death Star.

Built from original film models and 3D data, K-2SO’s hulking stature and intricate inner workings have all been captured in this high quality, hand painted bust that is sure to brighten up your Star Wars collection not just for the holidays, but all year long!

This K-2SO Mini Bust features a removable scarf and swappable hand holding a blaster so you can display him out of “holiday mode” if you desire.  Each limited edition piece is numbers with a matching certificate to ensure authenticity.  Made exclusively for Gentle Giant’s collector club, The Premier Guild, K-2SO is expected to sell out quickly.  Pre-order before August 11th to be guaranteed this bust will be in your collection.  K-2SO will make an excellent addition to your Star Wars collection or as a special gift this holiday season!

Be sure to pre-order by August 11th to be guaranteed to get this deluxe bust into your collection!



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Monday 31 July 2017

New Solicitations for July 2017!

Just in time for the end of July we have 7 brand new products to announce from our Star Wars and Marvel licenses.   All of these items are up for pre-order now so make sure you don’t miss out on them!

Marvel

Spider-Man Mark IV Suit Mini Bust

The Spider-Armor Mark IV is Peter Parker’s most powerful and technologically advanced costume to date.  Developed by Spider-Man at Parker Industries this new spider-suit is made of light-weight, metallic liquid nano-technology, making it bullet-proof, can deflect lasers at close range, and can absorb the impact of falling several stories, leaving whoever is in the suit unharmed.  The suit is also heat resistance to the point where Spider-Man can battle the Human Torch without fear of injury!

Digitally sculpted by the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd., Spider-man Mark IV Suit mini bust features a metallic paint job with eyes and a spider emblem that seem to glow.  Crafted using only the highest quality polystone, each limited-edition hand-painted mini bust comes individually numbered and is packed with a matching certificate of authenticity.

Price: $120

License: Marvel
Release Date:  Q4 2017


Rocket and Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2) Collectors Gallery Statue

Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy.  Rocket learns this the hard way when he double crosses The Sovereign and steals the very thing he is supposed to be guarding, thereby bringing the entire Sovereign fleet down on the Guardians of the Galaxy!

From the blockbuster summer movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 come Gentle Giant Ltd.’s Rocket and Groot Collector’s Gallery Statue.  This “trash panda” and his best friend have been digitally sculpted, down the minutest detail, by the amazing artisans of Gentle Giant Studios, and hand-painted for film accuracy. Rocket is armed with two guns while tiny Groot is perched on his shoulder wearing his little Reaver coat. Now you can own your own 1:8 scale statue of everyone’s favorite “triangle-faced monkey” Rocket and his pal Groot! The Rocket and Groot Collector’s Gallery Statue is the 5th piece in our Marvel Collector’s Gallery statue line and fits perfectly with our recently solicited Starlord Collector’s Gallery Statue from the same film. Each Collector’s Gallery statue comes hand numbered with certificate of authenticity.

Price: $99

License: Marvel
Release Date:  Q4 2017


Thor (Ragnarok) Collectors Gallery

Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and Avengers team-member the Hulk! Thor finds himself without his hammer or his powers and a pawn of the Grandmaster and his games.  Thor’s quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying all of Asguard.

Straight from his silver-screen appearance in the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok feature film, the Thor Collector’s Gallery Statue has been digitally sculpted down the minutest detail, and hand-painted by the amazing artisans of Gentle Giant Studios. Thor is decked out in his gladiator arena armor with his helmet, cape and double swords and features a stunning likeness to actor Chris Hemsworth.  This 1:8 scale statue of Thor is the 6th in our Marvel Collector’s Gallery statue line.  You can display this piece on its own or with our upcoming gladiator Hulk Collector’s Gallery statue. The statue comes with a hand numbered with certificate of authenticity.

Price: $159

License: Marvel
Release Date:  Q4 2017


Daredevil Animated Statue

The Kid Without Fear…well… maybe a LITTLE bit of fear, joins the Gentle Giant Ltd. Marvel Animated Statue series.  Daredevil will be the 13th character in our popular and adorable Marvel animated statue line. The blind acrobat crime fighter is clearly still learning the ropes in this statue, inspired by the month long variant cover event that helped birth these statues.

The Daredevil Animated Statue was digitally sculpted and carefully printed on state of the art 3D Systems 3D printers. The high-resolution prints were then used in the creation of prototypes needed to produce this animated collectible. Each animated statue is hand-cast, hand-painted, and hand-numbered with a limited edition certificate of authenticity.

Price: $64.99

License: Marvel
Release Date:  Q4 2017


 

Star Wars

Bossk Collectors Gallery Statue

The bounty hunter known as Bossk has been a fan favorite ever since his debut in 1980.  His popularity could not be contained to his brief appearance on the deck of the Executor in the Empire Strikes Back (and in the background of Jabba’s sail barge in Return of the Jedi).  Bossk soon started filling out his robust backstory in both the Star Wars: Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels animated series, taking on the role of mentor to the young, orphaned Boba Fett.

The artists a Gentle Giant take you on a journey to see the moments just following the events of the death of Jabba, we find Bossk standing over the shattered throne of Jabba.  At his feet, a chain left by Jabba’s escaped prize.  What will he do next?  Pursue the rebels or look for his next bounty?

Bossk is the third statue in our new 1:8th Collector’s Gallery line, celebrating 40 years of the Star Wars universe. Each limited edition, hand-painted piece is cast in high quality polyresin with crisp details. This statue also comes individually numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity.

Price: $159

License: Star Wars
Release Date:  Q4 2017


Early Bird 4-Pack Jumbo Set

40 years ago a generation of kids saw a movie that changed their lives.  When they left the theater and went to the store to find action figures from their favorite new movie they did not exist. When the holidays rolled around and the kids wanted to find their favorite heroes, villains and droids under the tree they did not exist yet.   The toy makers solution to this problem was “The Star Wars Early Bird Kit.”  Parents, desperate for anything Star Wars to wrap for their kids, were sold a large cardboard envelop that had a fold out stand, some stickers, trading cards and a promise that WHEN the figures were made, they would be the first kids to receive them.

Gentle Giant Ltd pays tribute to that classic Star Wars story 40 years later with the Star Wars JUMBO Early Bird 4-pack.    This 4 pack of action figure is a great jumping on point to the Jumbo line for new collectors as well as bringing back some earlier, harder to find figures for current Jumbo collectors.

The Early Bird Jumbo figure 4-pack will come in a retro box that looked like the original Early Bird envelop and inside will be the familiar white mailer tray with Luke Skywalker (with his double telescoping lightsaber. The first DT saber in the Jumbo line!), Princess Leia (with white vinyl cape and blue blaster) Chewbacca (with greenish Early Bird crossbow blaster) and R2-D2 (with clicking head).   Also included in the set will be larger reproductions of the stickers and a large foldout, replica display stand that will hold the “original 12” figures along with the perforated cards attached to the front.

Gentle Giant Ltd’s Jumbo line.  Just like you remember, ONLY BIGGER!

Price: $279

License: Star Wars
Release Date:  Q4 2017

 



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Wednesday 21 June 2017

Information about our 2017 SDCC Announcements

Starting Wednesday 6/21 we we begin announcing our 2017 San Diego Comic Con exclusives through several of our media partners.  If you would like access to early ordering you can join our Premier Guild collector club right now at www.gentlegiantltd.com



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Thursday 1 June 2017

New Items Shipping from Gentle Giant Ltd. in June 2017

We will have two items arriving this month that we will be shipping out to those fans that pre-ordered through the GentleGiantLtd.com website.

First we have the POTF Greedo Jumbo figure:

Second we have the Groot and Rocket Animated Statue:



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Thursday 18 May 2017

Dianoga on ‘The Star Wars Show’

Our friends over at The Star Wars Show have always been great about showcasing our products as part of their set dressing.   Recently we have noticed that our convention exclusive Jumbo Dianoga has been featured on the two most recent episodes.

Last week on the right side of the screen showing of his handsome vintage-esque box:

And on this weeks episode, still on the right side of the screen, but now open and showing off his card in all it’s foam-filled glory.

Eagle eyed viewers will recognize about a dozen (or more) Gentle Giant ltd. products decorating the set in both of these episodes.  Can you spot them all?    Thanks to The Star Wars Show team for including us in their fun!



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Wednesday 10 May 2017

“Going Somewhere Solo?”

We got a new factory sample of the upcoming Power of The Force Jumbo Greedo figure. Here’s a sneak peek:


We will have an UnBoxing video of him soon. In the meantime he’s still available to pre-order at www.GentleGiantLtd.com

And just a tip… he’s going to be a rare one. 



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Thursday 4 May 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Star Wars Day Jumbo Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight Outfit Unboxing

For Star Wars Day 2017 we take a closer look at our newest Star Wars Jumbo figure – Luke Skywalker in Jedi Knight Outfit.

The Luke Jumbo figure is available to order right now: http://www.gentlegiantltd.com/collectibles/star-wars/large-scale-retro-figure/rotj-luke-skywalker-jumbo-figure-collectible



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Tuesday 2 May 2017

Star-Lord Joins Our Marvel Collector’s Gallery Line of Statues

Star-Lord is back and he’s leading the Guardians of the Galaxy into new adventures!

Born on Earth to an Earthling mother and alien father, Peter Quill aka Star-Lord quickly found his way to the stars, surviving among the space pirates known as Ravagers. Peter’s adventures have taken him from one end of the galaxy to the next along with his rag-tag team of misfits.

Straight from his silver-screen appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, the Star-Lord Collector’s Gallery Statue has been digitally sculpted down the most minute detail, and hand-painted by the amazing artisans of Gentle Giant Studios. Star-Lord is rocking his signature helmet, has his blaster in hand and is full of the attitude that has made him one of the notorious rogues in the galaxy… or at least in his own mind.  This 1:8 scale statue of Star-Lord is the 4th in our Marvel Collector’s Gallery statue line.  Comes numbered with certificate of authenticity.

You can pre-order the Star-Lord Collector’s Gallery here.



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Gentle Giant Ltd’s “Show Us Your Alien” 2017 Give-Away Winners!

Congratulations to our two Premier Guild winners in our Alien Day “Show Us Your Alien” give-away – Steven Dunnum and Richard Johnson!!

Steven won the silver plated 24″ Jumbo Alien figure and Richard won the glow-in-the-dark 24″ Jumbo Alien figure.  (Steven and Richard your figures will be sent out to you later this week)

Thank you to everyone that participated and showed us their aliens on social media last week!   We will have more surprise contests, raffles and give-aways for our Premier Guild members all year long!

If you’d like to join the 2017 Premier Guild you can click here for more information!



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Monday 1 May 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Gets A Little More Book Smart At The Orion Township Public Library

Super-Collector Brian Steven Jay  of the Vintage Star Wars R2-D2 Collector’s Group has loaned a portion of his collection to be on display at the Orion Township Public Library the entire month of May to help celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars.

Included alongside some of his incredible vintage treasures are a few of our Jumbo Star Wars figures!   We couldn’t be prouder to be included in such esteemed company.    If you live in the area make sure you stop by this month and get a closer look at Brian’s fantastic collection.



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Monday 10 April 2017

Special Discount for 2017 Premier Guild Members Attending Star Wars Celebration This Week

If you are a 2017 Premier Guild member that will be attending Star Wars Celebration in Orlando this week, we have a special discount for you! This year Gentle Giant Ltd is an official Pin Trading vendor for Celebration 2017 and will have an exclusive Star Wars Rebels Hera pin on sale at our booth for $10. If you come to our booth (#3132) with a copy of your 2017 PG welcome email, either printed out or on your phone, you can get the Hera pin for only $5 while supplies last!

This offer is ONLY available to Premier Guild members attending the show.   Limit ONE pin per PG Member while supplies last.

See you in Orlando! If you are not attending, keep checking our FaceBook and Instagram accounts for show updates and some live coverage!



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Wednesday 5 April 2017

Announcing the Gentle Giant Ltd 2017 Star Wars Celebration #SWCO Exclusives

This week we announced both our 2017 Star Wars Celebration exclusives.  Both will be available at Star Wars Celebration at booth 3132 April 13-16th while supplies last!

See below for more details!

 

Ralph McQuarrie Concept Series Han Solo Mini-Bust

Ralph McQuarrie’s early designs of Han Solo display a vast difference from that of the final version as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope. Designed initially as a Lightsaber wielding, bearded Jedi Knight, this mini bust explores a fascinating look into the conceptual development of one of science fiction’s most roguish smugglers.

Designed, modeled and prototyped using top of the line 3D technology. The 1:6th scale Han Solo (McQuarrie Concept) mini bust is hand cast, hand-painted and hand-numbered with a limited edition certificate of authenticity.

License: Star Wars
Item Number: 
80756

UPC:  814176022380
Dimensions:  6.5” H x 8” W x 5.5” D


Star Wars Jumbo Dianoga Trash Monster

When the vintage Death Star Space Station Playset was released in 1978 the designers had to take some creative license on the included trash compactor monster.    We all knew about the eye stalk and the tentacles, but the wings, the mouth full of teeth and the fin were a revelation to us kids.  Now the thing lurking in the muck of the Death Star had a “face.”

Grab your Jumbo Han, Luke, Leia and Chewbacca because now you can re-enact the pulse-pounding trash compactor scene from Star Wars: A New Hope with the convention exclusive Jumbo Dianoga Trash Monster!   Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars with part of one of the greatest playsets in the history of toys!

Scanned from the original vintage figure/accessory and reproduced in the 12” scale, Gentle Giant’s Jumbo Dianoga Trash Monster comes packed with accurate 3-color foam “trash” and in a spectacular vintage inspired full color box!

Gentle Giant Ltd’s Jumbos – Just like you remember, only BIGGER!

License: Star Wars
Item Number: 
80748

UPC:  814176022175
Dimensions: 
6” H x 7.25” W x 14” D



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Thursday 30 March 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Gift Announcement #6

 

The final Premier Guild gift announcement is here at last!  Yesterday we announced the first four of our six Premier Guild 2017 gift offerings.  If you missed any of those previous announcement check out our official blog for further details.  Today we are announcing the final two of our 2017 PG gifts, one this morning (Revan) and this one in the afternoon.  

The wait is almost over!

Premier Guild 2017 sign-up starts tomorrow!

TOMORROW, Friday 3/31 at 10am PST you will be able to start ordering your membership tier of choice for the newly revamped Gentle Giant Ltd. 2017 Premier Guild on our website www.GentleGiantLtd.com 

MONDAY 4/3 You will get the email that will allow you to choose your PG gift(s) for Platinum and Gold Members.

Are you ready for the final reveal…?

Star Wars Mini-Bust: Lobot

In Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Lobot was in charge of Cloud City’s day to day operations as well as Lando Calrissian’s Chief Administrative Aide and Cloud City’s computer liaison officer. His loyalty to Lando eventually led to him being captured after the city in the clouds fell to the Empire as they were attempting to evacuate.   This bust will serve to remind us all of his bravery against the evil galactic Empire.

Gentle Giant Ltd. is proud to bring you the Lobot Mini Bust! Digitally sculpted by our master artisans, using actual archival footage and designs, each 1:6th scale Lobot Mini Bust is rendered using the highest quality polystone, and hand painted. Each piece comes individually numbered and is paired with a matching certificate of authenticity.

#LOBOT2017!

 

Remember- Next week we announce our Star Wars Celebration 2017 exclusives and will open up the pre-order windows for our Premier Guild members.   Look for more information on that early next week!



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Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Gift Announcement #5 – PG Sign-up starts 3/31!

The Premier Guild gift announcements are here at last!  Yesterday we announced the first four of our six Premier Guild 2017 gift offerings.  If you missed any of those previous announcement check out our official blog for further details.  Today we are announcing the final two of our 2017 PG gifts, one this morning (this) and this one in the afternoon.  

The wait is almost over!

Premier Guild 2017 sign-up starts tomorrow!

TOMORROW, Friday 3/31 at 10am PST you will be able to start ordering your membership tier of choice for the newly revamped Gentle Giant Ltd. 2017 Premier Guild on our website www.GentleGiantLtd.com

This morning’s reveal is for the new Collector’s Gallery statue and it is VERY early.  It so early that we don’t even have a digital render to show you, just one of our pieces concept art for the character.   We will have an updated look at the statue in a few weeks at Star Wars Celebration, but for now think of this announcement more like a character announcement rather than a concept/pose announcement.  This statue will change and we will share the progress updates with you as we get further along. 

Darth Revan of Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector’s Gallery Statue

Sometimes Jedi, sometimes Sith, sometimes prodigal knight, the man knows as Revan played a pivotal role in both the Mandalorian Wars and the Jedi Civil War in the time of The Old Republic.  While fighting in the Mandalorian Wars, young Revan donned the mask of a fallen Mandalorian warrior and became Revan.  He then joined the Republic army and was soon appointed to be the Supreme Commander of their forces and was a military commander to be reckoned with.   Shortly thereafter he and his friend Malik discovered a reformed Sith Empire and was turned to the dark side of the force by the new Sith Emperor, thereby becoming Darth Revan.

Each limited edition, hand-painted piece is cast in high quality polyresin with crisp details in his mask, armor and duel lightsabers. This statue also comes individually numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity. This Star Wars: Darth Revan Collectors Gallery statue is part of our new series of 1:8 scaled statues, celebrating the last 40 years of the Star Wars universe.



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Wednesday 29 March 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Gift Announcement #4

The Premier Guild gift announcements are here at last!  Yesterday we announced the first two of our six Premier Guild 2017 gift offerings.  If you missed either announcement check out our official blog for further details.  Today we are announcing two more of our 2017 PG gifts, one earlier this morning and this one in the afternoon.  We will announce the final two gifts tomorrow.

On Friday 3/31 you will be able to start ordering your membership tier of choice for the newly revamped Gentle Giant Ltd. 2017 Premier Guild!

But enough reading!  Let’s get to the next gift announcement!!

 

FN-2199 Trooper Star Wars Mini-Bust

The First Order Stormtrooper FN-2199 has several nicknames.   Fans nicknamed him TR-8R after his famous first line in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.   In the Star Wars comic books, he was called “Nines.”  No matter what you call him the one thing we know about FN-2199 is that he hates defectors!

Armed with his blaster, shield and his Z6 riot control baton FN-2199 is ready to take on any unruly crowds or former friends now wielding lightsabers.

The story that began a long time ago returns, giving us the next chapter in the saga from a galaxy far, far away. Gentle Giant Ltd. is honored in bringing collectors all-new characters from Star Wars: Episode 7, The Force Awakens. Gentle Giant Ltd. announces the next of our mini busts from Star Wars: Episode 7, The Force Awakens with the First Order Stormtrooper FN-2199 as an exclusive for the 2017 Premier Guild! Designed, modeled and prototyped using top of the line 3D technology using actual scans of the costume and weapons, this 1:6th scale mini bust fits right into our collection from the ongoing Star Wars saga. Each mini bust is hand cast, hand painted and hand numbered with a limited edition certificate of authenticity.



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Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Gift Announcement #3

Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Gift Announcement #3

The Premier Guild gift announcements are here at last!  Yesterday we announced the first two of our six Premier Guild 2017 gift offerings.  If you missed either announcement check out our official blog for further details.  Today we will announce two more of our 2017 PG gifts, one in the morning (here) and one in the afternoon.  We will announce the final two gifts tomorrow.

On Friday 3/31 you will be able to start ordering your membership tier of choice for the newly revamped Gentle Giant Ltd. 2017 Premier Guild!

But enough reading!  Let’s get to the next gift announcement!!

Star Wars The Emperor Jumbo Action Figure: Power of the Force Edition

It was 37 years ago in The Empire Strikes Back that the feared Sith Lord Emperor Palpatine first felt a great disturbance in the force. Fearing the possibility of Luke Skywalker becoming a powerful young Jedi, he commands Darth Vader to hunt him down and destroy him… or turn him to the dark side.
Palpatine will prey on Luke’s anger, fear, and desire for vengeance to realize his sinister goal. The path to the dark side is one travelled well by Palpatine, for he has led another powerful young Jedi down it before. So unfolds the Emperors plan in Return of the Jedi to lure Luke into confrontation with Vader and, ultimately, learn his true destiny.

Inspired by the vintage Star Wars figures of your childhood, Gentle Giant is proud to bring you the Emperor in jumbo size!  Digitally scanned from mint 3 ¾” vintage originals and reproduced in 12” scale, no detail has been overlooked. Roto and injection molded and made of durable plastics, this fully-articulated jumbo figure includes a faithfully re-produced cane accessory and POTF coin. To further capture the vintage feel, Gentle Giant has packaged this figure with a Power of the Force-inspired backer card featuring original photos and artwork. Designed with the collector in mind, the figure comes in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this limited edition figure.



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Tuesday 28 March 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Gift Announcement #2

The Premier Guild gift announcements are here at last!  Starting today we are announcing two of the Premier Guild 2017 gift offerings each day, one in the morning (did you see it?) and one in the afternoon (this one) for the next three days.

On Friday 3/31 you will be able to start ordering your membership tier of choice for the newly revamped Gentle Giant Ltd. 2017 Premier Guild!

But enough reading!  Let’s get to the next gift announcement!!

Old Man Logan Marvel Mini-Bust

Wandering through an alternate future universe designated as Earth-807128, where super villains overthrew the super heroes, old man Logan and the young Hulkling known as Bruce Banner Jr. have both known heartbreak their whole lives.  This new, Premier Guild Exclusive Marvel mini bust depicts the last moments of their most recent story as they pick up the broken pieces of their lives and head off into the sunset to start a new team in this new world.

Digitally sculpted by the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd., the Marvel Old Man Logan bust features Logan in his duster with claws extended and the young Hulkling on his back. Crafted using only the highest quality polystone, each limited-edition hand-painted mini bust comes individually numbered and is packed with a matching certificate of authenticity.



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Gentle Giant Ltd Premier Guild 2017 Q&A Videos

Here are both parts to our 2017 Premier Guild Q&A Videos.

Daniel and Ashly sit down to answer your questions about the newly announced 2017 Premier Guild-

Part 1:

Part2:



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Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Gift Announcement #1

The Premier Guild gift announcements are here at last!  Starting right now we are going to announce two of the Premier Guild 2017 gift offerings each day, one in the morning (this one) and one in the afternoon for the next three days.

On Friday 3/31 you will be able to start ordering your membership tier of choice for the newly revamped Gentle Giant Ltd. 2017 Premier Guild!

But enough reading!  Let’s get to the first gift announcement!!

 

First up we have our Star Wars: A New Hope  Obi-Wan Kenobi Death Star Duel Mini-Bust

For those watching Star Wars: A New Hope back in 1977, “Ben” Obi-Wan Kenobi was the original “Last Jedi.”  For our 2017 Premier Guild exclusive 1:6 scale mini-bust we see Obi-Wan Kenobi, desert recluse and mentor, locked in the fateful duel from the original Star Wars film as he faces down his former padawan on the Death Star. With his hood up, lightsaber ignited and a steely determination in his eyes, Obi-Wan stands his ground against his former pupil and makes the ultimate sacrifice to help save the galaxy.

It has been 10 years since Gentle Giant Ltd. has released an Episode IV Obi-Wan bust and now the Premier Guild is proud to bring you the exclusive Obi-Wan Kenobi Death Star Duel Mini Bust! Digitally sculpted by our master artisans, using actual archival footage and designs, each Obi-Wan Kenobi Death Star Duel Mini Bust is rendered using the highest quality polystone, hand painted and includes a light feature imbedded in the bust to illuminate the blade of his lightsaber.

Each piece comes individually numbered and is paired with a matching certificate of authenticity.

 



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Thursday 23 March 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Silver Membership Tier Details

Here are the additional details describing the new SILVER tier for the Gentle Giant ltd. Premier Guild.  Tomorrow we will give additional details on the Silver tier and you can look back at our videos on the Platinum tier,the Gold tier and the over all announcement.

REMEMBER – Our current PG Membership year runs March 31st, 2016-March 31, 2017 with gifts shipping in March of the following year.  The NEW Tiered PG program for 2017 will launch on March 31st.



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Wednesday 22 March 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Gold Membership Tier Details

Here are the additional details describing the new Gold tier for the Gentle Giant ltd. Premier Guild.  Tomorrow we will give additional details on the Silver tier and you can look back at our videos on the Platinum tier and the over all announcement.

REMEMBER – Our current PG Membership year runs March 31st, 2016-March 31, 2017 with gifts shipping in March of the following year.  The NEW Tiered PG program for 2017 will launch on March 31st.



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Tuesday 21 March 2017

New Collectibles for March 2017 Processing and Shipping

The following items are in our warehouse and processing and shipping out now:

  • Super Powers Joker Jumbo Figure
  • Shoretrooper Classic Mini Bust
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA – CIVIL WAR CLASSIC MINI BUST
  • MARVEL LOGO BOOKENDS

 



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Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Platinum Membership Tier Details

 

Here are the additional details describing the new Platinum tier for the Gentle Giant ltd. Premier Guild.  Tomorrow we will give additional details on the Gold tier and Wednesday we will post about the Silver tier.

REMEMBER – Our current PG Membership year runs March 31st, 2016-March31, 2017.  The NEW Tiered PG program will launch on March 31st.

You can sign up for the 2017 Premier Guild starting March 31st on www.gentlegiant.com .   Check out our previous blog for more details of the over all 2017 program.



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Monday 20 March 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Premier Guild 2017 Announcement!

Everything you thought you knew about the Gentle Giant Premier Guild is about to change.

Collect How YOU Want to Collect!

 

Welcome to the Gentle Giant 2017 Premier Guild!   We do hope that you will join us for a year of fun and awesome collectibles!

What is the Gentle Giant Premiere Guild?

It’s way more than a “fan club.”  It’s a place to let your voice be heard.  It’s a place to get exclusive products.  It’s things you get to see that no one else gets to see. It lets you get a first crack at many new items. Plus, it’s discounts, coupons, double rewards points, raffles, some surprises mailed to you AND a gift!

 

What is new this year?

A LOT!  This year we have overhauled the Premier Guild and we are trying something new with tiered membership! We are adding new levels of membership to accommodate the different types of collectors out there.   If you are a Premier Guild member just to get the con exclusives, we have a level for you, if you want everything to stay the same as you have done for the past membership years we have a level for you, if you are a hardcore Gentle Giant Ltd fan and want some super rare items we have a membership level ready for you!

We also want to make the Premier Guild more personal this year with more sneak peeks, more behind the scenes, some Q&As and even a chance for the two 2 tiers to vote on and pick a bust that we will then make!

 

What do I get if I join?

YOU get to decide that! Depending on what level you choose it’s a LOT!  ANY level you choose you will get the cost of membership back in the form of something amazing!!  You can compare the three levels of membership and their benefits from the chart below and decide what level is right for you.

 

Why are you changing things this year?

We know not every person collects the same way or the same things, so we wanted to give everyone options this year to collect how YOU want to collect!  And we think we have come up with some pretty sweet incentives for each of the levels.  But if you like things just the way they were we have a tier that keeps things the same as years past with a few added bonuses.

 

Do we still get discounts?

YES!  And the higher the tier the better the discounts you get.  Each tier of membership will receive some percentage off all their orders of non-exclusive/regular release products placed directly through the Gentle Giant Website.

 

Are there still going to be Premier Guild Exclusives?

Oh yes! Premier Guild members have the firsthand opportunity to purchase any exclusive that we create. This includes all distributor, international, and convention exclusives. Members also have the opportunity to pre-order and post-order San Diego Comic Con Exclusives before anyone else. While supplies last.  Each tier will have an exclusive window to order the exclusives starting with platinum first, then gold then silver.

 

What are the tiers for the 2017 Premier Guild?

How do I join?

Sign up will begin on March 31st on www.gentlegiantltd.com!



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Wednesday 15 March 2017

Gentle Giant Ltd. Jumbo Han Solo in Carbonite Action Figure Unboxing

Here’s an early look at our Jumbo 12″ Han Solo in Carbonite action figure. This figure was an exclusive for people that joined our 2016 Premier Guild. This figure should be shipping out to the PG members that ordered him in a few weeks.

 



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Wednesday 8 March 2017

Happy International Women’s Day from Gentle Giant LTD.

At Gentle Giant LTD.  we not only have a legacy of making statues, action figures, busts, displays and collectibles of strong women, we also employ many strong, smart and incredibly talented women that make every single one of our products and projects better.

To all our female co-workers and fans we salute you! #internationalwomensday



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Warcraft Gul’Dan Statue Behind The Scenes

Indebted to a demonic lord and pitted against the mentor he betrayed, Gul’dan is one of a handful of fel orcs on Draenor, his visage and shamanic power twisted balefully by demonic communion. The outcasts he leads, the Stormreaver clan, now fight to wrest their “rightful” place in the Iron Horde from Gul’dan’s former master Ner’zhul . . . and to tempt a great army of orcs into infernal corruption.

– Blizzard description

From Gentle Giant LTD/3D Systems comes the warlock of the Stormreaver Clan and founder of the Orcish Horde, GUL’DAN! In order for this incredible statue to be as screen accurate as possible it was created using digital files provided by Legendary Pictures.

Gul’dan is a large, incredibly complex statue standing at 18″ high and 15″ wide with a variety of materials used to capture his costume and appearance accurately.    Our Gul’dan statue features the character in his shaman robes holding his staff, with every bone, horn and skull represented.

Gul’dan was cast as almost 100 separate pieces before being hand assembled and hand-painted.   Here are some behind the scenes shots of the digital sculpt of this striking new statue from Gentle Giant LTD.

 

And here is the finished product!

 

You can place an order for the Gul’dan Warcraft statue here and look here for the rest of our great Warcraft collectibles!



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