Preview: Gentle Giant's Jumbo Vintage Star Wars Action Figures and Ewok Mini-Bust
All you Star Wars fans better start saving your pennies, because when July hits you’re gonna be dyin’ to buy what Gentle Giant Ltd. is gonna be sellin’! We here at MTV Geek are about to show you Force-lovin’ readers 3 new releases scheduled to hit the market next summer-- which will work out for two of them, since they’re already accustomed to the dry heat of Tattooine.
Here’s all the info straight from Gentle Giant themselves:
Luke Skywalker -12” Jumbo Vintage Kenner Figure
Release Date: July 2011
Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant continues on with their new line of vintage Star Wars Action figure reproductions with the release of this classic Luke Skywalker!
Digitally scanned from mint 3 ¾” Kenner originals and reproduced to a substantial 12” tall. Nothing has been overlooked. Roto and Injection molded and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure is fully articulated and includes a faithfully reproduced yellow Light Saber that extends just like the original.
That’s not all, this classic Kenner creation comes packaged on a 1977, Star Wars inspired blister card, featuring original front and “12 back” artwork, in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display!
Tusken Raider (Sand People) -12” Jumbo Vintage Kenner Figure
Release Date: July 2011
Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant continues on with their new line of vintage Star Wars Action figure reproductions with the release of the classic and imposing Sand People (better known as the Tusken Raiders).
Digitally scanned from mint 3 ¾” Kenner originals and reproduced to a substantial 12” tall. Nothing has been overlooked. Roto and injection molded and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced Gaffi Stick Weapon and authentic vinyl cape, Plus it’s is fully articulated!
That’s not all, this classic Kenner creation comes packaged on a 1977, Star Wars inspired blister card, featuring original front and “12 back” artwork, in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display!
Wicket mini-bust
Release Date: July 2011
Wicket W. Warrick, the valiant scout and fearless warrior led an adventurous life, befriending Princess Leia and R2-D2 as well as helping the Rebel Alliance fight off the invading Galactic Empire during the battle of Endor.
At just under 5 ½” tall, this brave little Ewok proves that big heroics can come in small packages.
Cast in high quality poly-stone, then hand painted. Wicket is a numbered limited edition that comes packaged in a window box complete with Certificate of Authenticity.
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