Gentle Giant: May 2012 Solicitations

By Mike — Friday, May 11, 2012

Gentle Giant releases their solicititations for Star Wars items slated in the 4th Quarter. Yoda joins the Jumbo Vintage line-up and looks fantastic with Gentle Giant closely replicating the soft goods material of the original Kenner figure. An orange snake version is planned for general release while a brown snake variant is scheduled to be a Premier Guild exclusive.

A Ree-Yees minibust and Deluxe Clone Trooper statue with interchangeable head and limbs are also announced.

 

 

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Yoda with Orange Snake Kenner Jumbo Figure $75

License: Star Wars

Item Number: 80127

UPC: 8-71810-00939-8

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Release Date: Q4 2012

 

Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant is proud to bring you their new line of vintage Kenner inspired Star Wars Action Figure reproductions with the release of the classic Yoda figure. Digitally scanned from mint Kenner originals and reproduced to a substantial 6” tall, no detail has been overlooked. Injection molded and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced orange snake accessory and comes fully articulated!

 

With a commitment to keep in line with the vintage Kenner theme, Yoda comes packaged on a 1980 Empire Strikes Back-inspired blister card featuring original photos and art work, including a resealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this limited edition collectible.

 

 

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Yoda with Brown Snake Premier Guild Exclusive Kenner Jumbo Figure $75

License: Star Wars

Item Number: 80288

UPC: 8-71810-00940-4

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Release Date: Q4 2012

 

Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant is proud to bring you their new line of vintage Kenner inspired Star Wars Action Figure reproductions with this Premier Guild Exclusive release of the variant “brown snake” Yoda figure. Digitally scanned from mint Kenner originals and reproduced to a substantial 6” tall, no detail has been overlooked. Injection molded and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced brown snake accessory and comes fully articulated!

 

With a commitment to keep in line with the vintage Kenner theme, Yoda comes packaged on a 1980 Empire Strikes Back-inspired blister card featuring original photos and art work, including a resealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this limited edition collectible.

 

 

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Ree Yees Deluxe Mini Bust $75

License: Star Wars

Item Number: 80269

UPC: 8-71810-00941-1

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Release Date: Q4 2012

 

The three-eyed Gran known as Ree-Yees is one of the many denizens of Jabba the Hutt’s palace. Tasked with taking care of Jabba’s frog-dog pet, Bubo, Ree-Yees used his access to Jabba to plot his death. That is, of course, until Princess Leia killed the Hutt gangster first.

 

Cold cast in high quality polystone, this deluxe mini bust features an interchangeable right arm that wields a rebel blaster. Perfect for creating your own unique wretched hive of scum and villainy, each hand-painted mini bust is individually numbered and comes with a matching certificate of authenticity.

 

 

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White Clone Trooper Deluxe Statue $265

License: Star Wars

Item Number: 80289

UPC: 8-71810-00942-8

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Release Date: Q4 2012

 

Foot soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic, and later the Galactic Empire, Clone Troopers have a long, bloody history in the Star Wars Universe. Although they are identical and fiercely loyal to Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, each has their own unique personality. Now, Gentle Giant Ltd. is proud to bring you a piece that will allow you to display your Clone Trooper in your own unique fashion.

 

Featuring multiple interchangeable limbs and heads, all cold cast in high quality polystone resin, the White Clone Trooper Statue redefines the meaning of the word “Deluxe.” No matter how you choose to display it, the Clone Trooper Statue is a guaranteed centerpiece for any true collector’s display. Highly detailed, each individually numbered piece is hand-painted and comes with a matching certificate of authenticity.