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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