Indiana Jones and The Curse of Gentle Giant

[IrishJedi]

Well, they'll either curse your sanity, your wallet or both...

http://www.ihatesnakes.com/graphics/raidersimages/ggiantLG.jpghttp://www.ihatesnakes.com/graphics/raidersimages/ggiant2LG.jpg

[BadMoon]

Well, they'll either curse your sanity, your wallet or both...

http://www.ihatesnakes.com/graphics/raidersimages/ggiantLG.jpghttp://www.ihatesnakes.com/graphics/raidersimages/ggiant2LG.jpg

I totally will buy the desk stuff. :o

[Adoptedscot]

Do I sense that someone is starting lots of Indy threads to see if its annoying for people, in other words to get a section of its own??

HHhmmmm.
x:monkey3:cool:

[IrishJedi]

Honestly, some of us want to discuss ALL of this stuff and there is no reason it should all be in one stupid long thread. So if people want all of the INDY discussion to be releated to this General forum, live with it.

Be careful what you wish for...

[IrishJedi]

BTW, here's the first mini bust:

http://www.throwmetheidol.com/products/gentlegiant/gg_indybust.jpg

[Bannister]

Honestly, some of us want to discuss ALL of this stuff and there is no reason it should all be in one stupid long thread. So if people want all of the INDY discussion to be releated to this General forum, live with it.

Be careful what you wish for...

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[Shai Hulud]

Thread Rated...:monkey4

[Bannister]

I just can't wait until Gentle Giant inevitably comes out with Indy exclusives and irish gets pissed at them for ****ing him over.:lol

[IrishJedi]

Oh, the only Gentle Giant Indy products I'm planning to get so far are the desk accessories. Not a fan of mini busts or bust-ups and that horse statue looks craptastic. We'll see how the Indy and father motorcycle statue that was shown at SDCC turns out. I'm sure they'll do a "normal" Indy statue as well.

[Bannister]

Oh, the only Gentle Giant Indy products I'm planning to get so far are the desk accessories. Not a fan of mini busts or bust-ups and that horse statue looks craptastic. We'll see how the Indy and father motorcycle statue that was shown at SDCC turns out. I'm sure they'll do a "normal" Indy statue as well.

To be honest, I think those desk accessories are the nicest looking things as well.

[Adoptedscot]

Honestly, some of us want to discuss ALL of this stuff and there is no reason it should all be in one stupid long thread. So if people want all of the INDY discussion to be releated to this General forum, live with it.

Be careful what you wish for...

:lol :lol

:D

[occulum]

:lol then why create threads for products you dont even like..... :monkey1

[IrishJedi]

:lol then why create threads for products you dont even like..... :monkey1

First of all, there are lots of GG collectors on here. Secondly, I do think the desk accessories are an awesome idea and look great. I'll definitely be getting those. :rock

[The Josh]

BTW, here's the first mini bust:

http://www.throwmetheidol.com/products/gentlegiant/gg_indybust.jpg

I've got this on order. Its hard to tell just how good/bad it really is by the early pics. I'll get it unless it just is horrible like the Obi-Wan statue. I might also consider getting a couple of the desk items once we see a price for those.

[Collector Freak]

It looks like he's bald.

[IrishJedi]

I'm interested in what the price point of the Desk Accessories will be, and whether they'll be for sale individually, as a set, or both.

Also, I wonder what the crate with the hat is supposed to be... a paper weight?

[Bannister]

I've got this on order. Its hard to tell just how good/bad it really is by the early pics. I'll get it unless it just is horrible like the Obi-Wan statue. I might also consider getting a couple of the desk items once we see a price for those.

From that angle, his face looks like the jigsaw doll.

[The Josh]

I'm interested in what the price point of the Desk Accessories will be, and whether they'll be for sale individually, as a set, or both.

Also, I wonder what the crate with the hat is supposed to be... a paper weight?

I would guess all three. I hope you can get them individually because I think the crate is the one I would get for sure and maybe the Arc.

[IrishJedi]

From that angle, his face looks like the jigsaw doll.

:lol :lol

You know what, it kinda does!

:lol :lol

[The Josh]

I don't know about that but he does look bald or at least a shaved head.

[Atom Hues]

BTW, here's the first mini bust:

http://www.throwmetheidol.com/products/gentlegiant/gg_indybust.jpg

Great pose, and the arc that the whip scribes is just gorgeous. Wish we could see the face better, though! It's hard to tell if it's a good likeness or not....

As for the desk accessories.... if the Ark of the Covenant is 1/6 scale (like the minibusts), then THAT would a fabulous bit of 'yay!", wouldn't it?

[IrishJedi]

As for the desk accessories.... if the Ark of the Covenant is 1/6 scale (like the minibusts), then THAT would a fabulous bit of 'yay!", wouldn't it?
Indeed! :rock

And Adam, I'm about to create another INDY thread that I know you'll want to participate in as well. ;)

[Darklord Dave]

I'm hoping the ark is 1/6 too. The whole idea of the desk set is a bit cheesy though...

[IrishJedi]

The whole idea of the desk set is a bit cheesy though...

Of course it is! Which is part of the appeal. :monkey5

[Atom Hues]

As for the minibust looking like he's bald, I lightened up the shadow under the brim, and knocked the saturation down. You can see more clearly:

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/3599/ggindybustqg3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is what we in the visual graphics industry call BAD TANGENTS. An image is presented in a way that it awkwardly sends the wrong message.

Because of the angle, it looks like he's bald, or has a buzz cut.

Look at the red arrow.... that dark line around his ear is the back of his head, covered in hair. If the minibust was turned a few degrees to its right, this wouldn't look as strange.

Also, look at the blue arrow I made. Because of the awkward positioning of the minibust, ya can't tell if that curve is his cheek or the edge of his nose.

The basic rule of thumb is: don't have obects in your images appear to butt up against each other. One object should actually be visually stepping across the other, or be a few steps back away from it, so that their is negative space in between.

This could be really cool once we see some more pics!

[The Josh]

Of course it is! Which is part of the appeal. :monkey5

Yeah, that is part of the appeal.
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Thnx for the changing of the pic Adam. That does look a lot better. I love the pose and the likeness does look pretty good. I'm getting this and will get most of the Indy Busts (Indy himself that is) that GG puts out.

[Captain Faramir]

Next thing you know, The Too Cool For School Gang on here will start harping on the fact that some of us sometimes post "big words" that force them to use Google or Online Dictionaries.

:rolleyes:

Eh, they've been saying that about me my whole life. It's cool though, I never get upset by it. But then, I never really get upset at anything I guess. :lol

[The Josh]

They're gonna do whatever no matter what.
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I'm curious to see how many Indy busts they put out right away? The only bust we've seen so far is this one but surely there will be more coming when the film comes out. Plus I wonder if there will be some kind of Indy item as an Ex @ SDCC?

[Atom Hues]

They're gonna do whatever no matter what.
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I'm curious to see how many Indy busts they put out right away? The only bust we've seen so far is this one but surely there will be more coming when the film comes out. Plus I wonder if there will be some kind of Indy item as an Ex @ SDCC?

It's interesting to note that there hasn't been any KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL collectibles listed. Mostly RAIDERS and the odd LAST CRUSADE piece.

[IrishJedi]

It's interesting to note that there hasn't been any KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL collectibles listed. Mostly RAIDERS and the odd LAST CRUSADE piece.

Apparently Lucasfilm was pretty clear on indicating to all of the licensees (including Sideshow) that they should focus on the original films FIRST with the new products, particularly "Raiders". The "Crystal Skull" stuff (especially from the high-end licensees) won't start hitting until later. Obviously, LEGO and Hasbro will have stuff from the new flick sooner than most though.

[Atom Hues]

Apparently Lucasfilm was pretty clear on indicating to all of the licensees (including Sideshow) that they should focus on the original films FIRST with the new products, particularly "Raiders". The "Crystal Skull" stuff (especially from the high-end licensees) won't start hitting until later. Obviously, LEGO and Hasbro will have stuff from the new flick sooner than most though.

Do you think they are waiting to see how CRYSTAL SKULL is received first? Since there's been a dearth of INDY memorabilia, do you think they are tapping the hunger for that FIRST, using the advent of a new film as a spring-board, and then proceed with slightly riskier products once they see how the feedback is?

[The Josh]

It's interesting to note that there hasn't been any KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL collectibles listed. Mostly RAIDERS and the odd LAST CRUSADE piece.

I had noticed that myself. Found it odd but then I remembered Irish saying what he mentioned in his post earlier. Which is fine with me as it allows me to focus on the older films first and decided what I like from the new one.

[IrishJedi]

Do you think they are waiting to see how CRYSTAL SKULL is received first? Since there's been a dearth of INDY memorabilia, do you think they are tapping the hunger for that FIRST, using the advent of a new film as a spring-board, and then proceed with slightly riskier products once they see how the feedback is?

It could very well be. Another likely reason is that Spielberg was so steadfast on being as secretive as possible about certain elements from the new film that the licensees were not allowed nearly as much access and info early on as they were used to with the SW prequels (when Lucas gave them pretty much anything they wanted a year or two in advance) and thus they only had time to produce a mountain of stuff based on the ORIGINAL movies by this Spring.

[The Josh]

Do you think they are waiting to see how CRYSTAL SKULL is received first? Since there's been a dearth of INDY memorabilia, do you think they are tapping the hunger for that FIRST, using the advent of a new film as a spring-board, and then proceed with slightly riskier products once they see how the feedback is?

Wouldn't put it past Lucasfilm myself.

[Kabukiman]

The GG stuff is an easy pass for me. I really liked the horse dio, but the closeup pic of Indy's head doesn't look right.

[Bonehead15]

It could very well be. Another likely reason is that Spielberg was so steadfast on being as secretive as possible about certain elements from the new film that the licensees were not allowed nearly as much access and info early on as they were used to with the SW prequels (when Lucas gave them pretty much anything they wanted a year or two in advance) and thus they only had time to produce a mountain of stuff based on the ORIGINAL movies by this Spring.

I know for a fact that is the case with the LEGO sets. I know someone who works for LEGO and they were told that they couldn't release any sets on Crystal Skull until after the movie was released. All the LEGO employees that worked on the Crystal Skull sets, rumor has it it was less than 10, had to sign paperwork with Lucasfilm so that they wouldn't release any details about the film to anyone including other LEGO employees. LEGO does have sets for Crystal Skull that are scheduled for release in the fall when LEGO usually releases their new products. The sets though aren't scheduled to go into production until after the film premires so that no info about the film can be leaked.

[IrishJedi]

I know for a fact that is the case with the LEGO sets. I know someone who works for LEGO and they were told that they couldn't release any sets on Crystal Skull until after the movie was released. All the LEGO employees that worked on the Crystal Skull sets, rumor has it it was less than 10, had to sign paperwork with Lucasfilm so that they wouldn't release any details about the film to anyone including other LEGO employees. LEGO does have sets for Crystal Skull that are scheduled for release in the fall when LEGO usually releases their new products. The sets though aren't scheduled to go into production until after the film premires so that no info about the film can be leaked.

Oops... :monkey3 :

















POSSIBLE SPOILERS!


















LEGO INDIANA JONES River Chase
On their adventurous getaway from their opponents, Indy and Marion abscond in an amphibious vehicle.
http://www.speelgoedreus.nl/uploads/webwinkel/groot_site/942279305.jpg




LEGO INDIANA JONES Jungle Cutter
Indiana Jones and Mutt are stuck in their needy hideout. They're hiding from the soldiers' jungle cutter wich cuts its way uncompromisingly. Fortunately Indy has his Bazooka!
http://www.speelgoedreus.nl/uploads/webwinkel/groot_site/754938531.jpg




LEGO INDIANA JONES Temple of The Crystal Skull
Indiana Jones and Mutt are on the climax of their adventure. They have to solve the secret of the lost Temple of Akator (The Crystal Skull) before it falls into the hands of the dangerous Irina Spalko. But at first they have to resolve the countless perfidies of the ancient temple.
http://www.speelgoedreus.nl/uploads/webwinkel/groot_site/245408015.jpg

Skeleton warriors! :google

...And thus you see why Spielberg probably doesn't like the toymakers involved so early.

[The Josh]

That doesn't surprise me. I like it honestly as it does make you have to use your imagination and wonder what will happen.

[Bonehead15]

Oops... :monkey3 :




...And thus you see why Spielberg probably doesn't like the toymakers involved so early.

Well I guess those contracts don't mean anything now. :rolleyes:

I agree that toymakers DO spoil movies.

I know Phantom Menance was ruined for me by all those Hasbro Toys that came out a month before the movie. :monkey2

One thing that's missing from that list is the TRU exclusive set that's got a MSRP of $130!! :google It hasn't been announced yet only the set number was leaked a few months ago on the LEGO website Lugnut.

[Bardoon]

Well usually what happens is sometimes these filmmakers' studios have clauses in the contract that prevent toymakers from showing their items early....

I guess Lego didn't get the memo or they just don't have one.

[Agent0028]

I know Phantom Menance was ruined for me by all those Hasbro Toys that came out a month before the movie. :monkey2

TPM was ruined for me when my mom got me the sound track before the movie came out. I was going to put it away and not look at it nor listen to it until I had seen the movie, but I dropped it, as I bent to pick it up the words "Qui-Gon's Noble End" practically jumped off the track list at me. That sucked.

As for the topic at hand, I don't think I'll be getting any of this stuff, although the horse statue does appeal to me and the Joneses in the motorcycle sounds cool too.

And on the subject of the legos...I don't think those really give much away at all. Pretty much Indy and his leading lady escape from bad guys, Indy blows up a vehicle, and Indy goes in a temple to solve puzzles. Sounds like it could fit any of the movies.

[galactiboy]

I like the Idol pen holder... right now I've got a brass monkey head, he might be getting replaced :monkey2

And I'm glad to be seeing some Raiders love first, definitely my favorite (and I'm sure it is for a lot of others) and if I can only have 1 kickass 1/6 figure that'd be the one :rock

[IrishJedi]

And I'm glad to be seeing some Raiders love first, definitely my favorite (and I'm sure it is for a lot of others) and if I can only have 1 kickass 1/6 figure that'd be the one :rock

Thankfully, RAIDERS will be the first 1/6 and PF from Sideshow. :rock

[The Josh]

Thankfully, RAIDERS will be the first 1/6 and PF from Sideshow. :rock

:rock indeed.

[galactiboy]

Verily :rock

[Atom Hues]

My all-time favorite bit of movie spoilage by a merchandiser....

Back in 1984, Burger King was doing STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK collectible drinking glasses, the kind with art on the outside depicting scenes from the movie.

They were doing 4 different glasses, one every week, with the last glass hitting the BK lounge the week the film was released.

I remember this commercial on TV, about 2 weeks before the film came out:

"Get your Burger King ST III: Search For Spock glasses now! This week: Enterprise Destroyed! Next week: Spock Lives!"

I kid you not.

[choopie]

I can't say that I'm thrilled with what GG is doing with the Indy license so far. Desk accessories? That's something I certainly don't need.

And I'm not happy with the way the first statue and bust are turning out. The bust looks like Indy doesn't have any teeth. What I really want out of what GG showed at SDCC is that bronze bust, which with my luck will turn out to be a PGM exclusive, and probably look like Nicholas Cage from National Treasure. :rolleyes:

[IrishJedi]

My all-time favorite bit of movie spoilage by a merchandiser....

Back in 1984, Burger King was doing STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK collectible drinking glasses, the kind with art on the outside depicting scenes from the movie.

They were doing 4 different glasses, one every week, with the last glass hitting the BK lounge the week the film was released.

I remember this commercial on TV, about 2 weeks before the film came out:

"Get your Burger King ST III: Search For Spock glasses now! This week: Enterprise Destroyed! Next week: Spock Lives!"

I kid you not.

Yeah, but that was just STAR TREK. :monkey5 :monkey3

[Collector Freak]

My all-time favorite bit of movie spoilage by a merchandiser....

Back in 1984, Burger King was doing STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK collectible drinking glasses, the kind with art on the outside depicting scenes from the movie.

They were doing 4 different glasses, one every week, with the last glass hitting the BK lounge the week the film was released.

I remember this commercial on TV, about 2 weeks before the film came out:

"Get your Burger King ST III: Search For Spock glasses now! This week: Enterprise Destroyed! Next week: Spock Lives!"

I kid you not.



How is that a spoiler? Who didn't know Spock was going to be back?

[Coorectghosting]

the Desktop accessories look cool but why did they sculpt him smiling in the mini bust? He looks like a doofus

[IrishJedi]

the Desktop accessories look cool but why did they sculpt him smiling in the mini bust? He looks like a doofus

I think it's an attempt at the "Indy smirk" and that they're clearly trying to recreate the pose from this poster:

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/CUP/G-164-150~Raiders-Of-The-Lost-Ark-Posters.jpg

[The Josh]

They might not have quite pulled it off but I do like they tried to get it in there. The smirk is just pure Indy.

[IrishJedi]

Yeah, it was a great choice for bust or statue pose. We'll see if they pulled it off once better pictures hit. But it looks iffy at the moment.

[The Josh]

It does look somewhat iffy. Will be keeping my fingers crossed cause I really want to keep my order.

[Seretur]

Does ANYONE know what they mean by "Desktop accessories"?

Sorry, just found this thread after the creation of the Indy subforum.

[tomandshell]

Does ANYONE know what they mean by "Desktop accessories"?

Sorry, just found this thread after the creation of the Indy subforum.

As seen in this picture, the desk accessories include the golden Hovito idol to hold your pens, the Ark of the Covenant to hold your ten favorite business cards, and the Holy Grail to display your paper clip collection.

http://www.ihatesnakes.com/graphics/raidersimages/ggiantLG.jpg

[galactiboy]

Any word on the cost of the Idol pen holder... that thing would be hilarious on a desk at work :rock

[Seretur]

Dude, I so have to get these!!!! :rock

Also, I need a thermal heater in the shape of a Sankara Stone. :)

[The Josh]

Got the bust on order and will pick up a desk thing for my desk at work.

[Agent0028]

I would like to see the look on some people's faces when they see a miniature Ark of the Covenant as a business card holder.

[tomandshell]

I would like to see the look on some people's faces when they see a miniature Ark of the Covenant as a business card holder.

I will be getting one for all of my Jewish friends.

[Batty]

The Holy Grail paper clip holder? :lol I really don't care for any of this knickknack type stuff.

[tomandshell]

I'm assuming that it will also hold vodka.

[Batty]

I'm assuming that it will also hold vodka.

Mmm... Vodka and paper clips.

[Seretur]

Mmm... Vodka and paper clips.

Reminds me of the Yugoslav Army. :monkey3

[tomandshell]

GG announced they will also be producing a line of Indiana Jones animated maquettes. If you didn't like the Star Wars, LOTR or POTC ones, you won't like these either.

[Batty]

GG announced they will also be producing a line of Indiana Jones animated maquettes. If you didn't like the Star Wars, LOTR or POTC ones, you won't like these either.

The only animated maquette I ended up keeping was Boba Fett. Depending on how these look, I might get Indy. And hopefully they'll do a melty-face Toht... An animated verson would look great.

[Sachiel]

It will be a lottery exclusive to 200.

[Batty]

It will be a lottery exclusive to 200.

You're probably right! :lol

[IrishJedi]

GG announced they will also be producing a line of Indiana Jones animated maquettes. If you didn't like the Star Wars, LOTR or POTC ones, you won't like these either.

They will never stop whoring that animated stuff.

:rolleyes:

[galactiboy]

I don't get the animated stuff, Clone Wars makes sense since that actually happened. But past that I give it a thumbs down.

[Seretur]

Yes, Clone Wars actually happened, and everyone morphed into their animated selves for the duration!

...but seriously, this animaquette business is worrying. Way to make a polystone statue look like a piece of cheap plastic, for one thing.

[Mesa]

I was just thinking about ordering a second 12" Indy non-Ex from darkshadow and saw the GG stuff. Me, I still like the HP and LOTR GG stuff, even though it isn't even holding its retail value (except for the early HP stuff, why is that???).

Anyway, I was considering getting a GG Indy bust, but this will probably be available for half after a couple of months, you think?

[Collector Freak]

Why didn't they show anything at TF? The product for IJ has been so disappointing from every company so far. Most of it is crap and the rest is "this close" to being good.

[galactiboy]

Looks like they only showed the Indy on Horse (which actually looked a lot better) and the crate set w/idol, stones and grail. I think that was it though.

[TCM Hitchhiker]

I don't really have much interest in statues and busts. Every once in a while I may pick something up, but not often. Thing with Indy is, Sideshow's amazing 12" figure pretty much ruins any other upcoming Indy collectibles. So far nothing I have seen lives up to it, and I have lost all desire for the other upcoming Indy releases.

That being said, I can see myself buying a Hasbro 3 3/4" figure or two when I come across them, but that is about as far as I will venture.

[choopie]

I guess you could say the curse continues. The latest image of the Indy bust. Pretty poor product, IMO.

http://www.cooltoyreview.com/toys2008/Indy-bust.jpg

[thedarkknight]

That doesn't look very good.

[Batty]

The overall paint apps look awful.

[carbo-fation]

Didn't Indy have chest hair?:confused:

[Collector Freak]

I guess you could say the curse continues. The latest image of the Indy bust. Pretty poor product, IMO.

http://www.cooltoyreview.com/toys2008/Indy-bust.jpg

Hideous. GG sucks now.

[tomandshell]

Looks like their scanner was broken that day.

[TheObsoleteMan]

That's quite a Malden-esque schonzola they gave him.

[galactiboy]

He looks like a pinhead in that shot... just poor :lol

[The Josh]

The nose is whats messing it up and they need to add chest hair.

[galactiboy]

Isn't his had undersized as well... it just looks really off.

[DarthNeil]

I think I saw a nipple.

WARDROBE MALFUNCTION

WARDROBE MALFUNCTION

[The Ringer]

The nose is whats messing it up and they need to add chest hair.

GG likes ther men shaved clean.:monkey5

[The Josh]

GG likes ther men shaved clean.:monkey5

Guess so :lol

[IrishJedi]

I guess you could say the curse continues. The latest image of the Indy bust. Pretty poor product, IMO.

http://www.cooltoyreview.com/toys2008/Indy-bust.jpg

:lol :lol :lol :lol

That is beyond awful. :monkey4

The only GG items I am remotely interested in are the Desk Accessories anyway. The bust and statues (so far) look like overpriced puke.

[Mesa]

:lol :lol :lol :lol

That is beyond awful. :monkey4

The only GG items I am remotely interested in are the Desk Accessories anyway. The bust and statues (so far) look like overpriced puke.

speaking of puke, whats that supposed to be on the stone base? They could have at least sculpted some moss on it, rather than paint it to look like someone retched on it.

[DarthNeil]

Hideous. GG sucks now.

For once we agree... I fear the end is nigh.

[The Josh]

For once we agree... I fear the end is nigh.

Don't do that Neil. You are only feeding the troll. :lol

[FQRizzo]

I guess you could say the curse continues. The latest image of the Indy bust. Pretty poor product, IMO.

http://www.cooltoyreview.com/toys2008/Indy-bust.jpg

I'm picking up a distinct Inspector Gadget vibe here...

[kuzeh]

Oh man! That thing is awful!! I hate GG...

[choopie]

The one thing I do want from GG is the bronze bust of Indy they displayed at SDCC, but haven't heard a peep out of since. Kind of makes me wonder if it's going to be some ultra limited run or an exclusive.

[IrishJedi]

I remember seeing that as well as a statue of Indy and Henry Sr. on the motorcycle with sidecar.

[The Josh]

Yeah, not much out of them on either. I'm figuring the bust was just something they wanted to show off.

[Bizzleburp]

any word on when the desk stuff will be released?

[tomandshell]

any word on when the desk stuff will be released?

SDCC exclusive, I thought.

[tomandshell]

SDCC and NYCC exclusive:

"Indian" Jones Artifact Crate Paperweight (3 collections) $35 each
Each crate features a detachable magnetic whip and fedora, a removable crate lid and rubber snakes.
Collections are randomly packed. Every crate will contain one of three artifact collections. Collection 1 includes: the Golden Idol and Temple Tablet. Collection 2 includes: the Sankara Stones and Holy Grail Cup. Collection 3 includes the Krystal Skull.

So a real bummer--you don't get the full set, just one of three at random.

[The Josh]

Am I reading that right that you PGM members will be able to buy this post NYCC even if they're or not going to SDCC?

[Agent0028]

Tom, I think you posted information for the wrong product...that's for Indian Jones, we're interested in Indiana Jones...

[The Mike]

I want the set with the Idol, I don't care about the others really but it'd be neat to have the full set.

[customfig]

Well, they'll either curse your sanity, your wallet or both...

http://www.ihatesnakes.com/graphics/raidersimages/ggiantLG.jpghttp://www.ihatesnakes.com/graphics/raidersimages/ggiant2LG.jpg

:chew:chew:chew

[doesitmatter]

SDCC and NYCC exclusive:



So a real bummer--you don't get the full set, just one of three at random.

$35 is cheaper than I imagined. I'll be at NYCC so maybe I'll get 2 and take my chances.

[tomandshell]

Am I reading that right that you PGM members will be able to buy this post NYCC even if they're or not going to SDCC?

That's usually the way they do it, but I'm only a PG member for two more days...

Tom, I think you posted information for the wrong product...that's for Indian Jones, we're interested in Indiana Jones...

Did somebody say "Indian"?

http://triviana.com/film/ifilm/indy2p.jpg

[The Josh]

That's usually the way they do it, but I'm only a PG member for two more days...


Right but in the past it was the raffle. The way I read it you can straight up order. Which if thats the case I'll order mine ASAP and then be worry free come July.

[tomandshell]

Actually, it's true--the last convention exclusive they sold to PG members (holo Maul) wasn't a raffle, but a first come/first served regular order. I hope they continue with that, for the sake of those who will be renewing their memberships. The raffles were just no fun for the most part.

I am going to continue with the Potter bust line and the Star Wars animated maquettes, but I am boxing up most of my GG stuff this weekend and it will all be on eBay soon.

[The Josh]

Yeah, the Holo Maul was a straight up order. Which I prefer over the stupid ass raffles. Like I said this will make July worry free on the Indy and LOTR pieces anyways but Anakin I'll still have to fight for.

[GGC]

Just posted this at GGC and wanted to share:

Indy Gets a New Look!

You can toss the old pictures of the Indy Mini Bust out the window! Our friends at Mousedroid.com posted the below picture as part of the Australian Toy Fair where Indy sports a new sculpt and idol in hand! With plenty of buzz on the boards, we went direct to Gentle Giant Ltd to ask what was going on. Was it a variant or show exclusive or was this the new updated Indy?

GG has confirmed to GGC that this is the most recent version, but not the final version. They are still in the approval stage with Lucas but I think everyone will agree this is a great improvement from what was seen in New York and a welcome improvement. Nice Job GG!

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/3219/ssssssky0.jpg

[FQRizzo]

With that lighting, it is nigh-impossible to tell what the sculpt looks like...

[choopie]

Much better job than the previous attempt.

[Entropy Chicken]

Better, but the hat looks odd.

[The Josh]

Better likeness for sure but I did notice the hat as well EC.

[Shropt]

Better, but the hat looks odd.

To me it looks like the hat may be removal. I don't understand why that would be though. :confused:

[IrishJedi]

Still looks like crap.

[choopie]

Still looks like crap.

And with Sideshow's PF, who needs the bust? :cool:

[The Mike]

With Sideshow's PF I'm even reconsidering my 1/6 Indy since it'll be the definitive piece to own....

[IrishJedi]

With Sideshow's PF I'm even reconsidering my 1/6 Indy since it'll be the definitive piece to own....

... until the 1:1 bust. :horror

[GGC]

Better, but the hat looks odd.


It does look odd, like it's not sitting right with the space on the side. My guess is it's a proto and not attached.

[Darth Loki]

I'd be very nervous about that whip breaking in shipping :monkey4

[BadMoon]

I'd be very nervous about that whip breaking in shipping :monkey4

That will only happen if the factory that shipped SIM ships it. :lol :monkey3

[GGC]

I'd be very nervous about that whip breaking in shipping :monkey4

That was the exact question I asked at Toy Fair and they said it will be removable. I asked if it would be the whip alone or whip and hand and they were not 100% but assumed it would be the hand and whip with a metal peg on the inside of the hand.

[blue_rogue]

And with Sideshow's PF, who needs the bust? :cool:

Exactly! :lecture

[Seretur]

And with monster trucks, who needs scooters?

:monkey3

To each their own. GG have done Indy justice with this bust, and I'm sure they'll handle the whip properly. I've been quite happy with their production pieces recently, provided they keep the original likeness, of course.

And that hat looks totally removable -- some poor soul probably just wasn't pedantic enough while placing it for that show.

The head sculpt is excellent. Although Indy's stubble should be more apparent -- this goes for the Sideshow PF too.

[Entropy Chicken]

It's not even that the hat is put on improperly, it's that it's sculpt is off and it's too small.

[The Josh]

I'd prefer the hat be sculpted on but if its not no biggie.

[Agent0028]

Man, gotta feel bad for Gentle Giant when people go from Sideshow's booth to theirs at SDCC.

[The Josh]

Man, gotta feel bad for Gentle Giant when people go from Sideshow's booth to theirs at SDCC.

Yeah, that would suck.

[The Mike]

... until the 1:1 bust. :horror

Shhh....The truth is I'll need them all....:lol:lol

[IrishJedi]

Man, gotta feel bad for Gentle Giant when people go from Sideshow's booth to theirs at SDCC.

Word has it there won't be quite as many people manning the GG booth this year, incidentally. They're apparently hurtin' money-wise and scaling back in resources. Awwwwww.

[The Josh]

Its cause people are starting to be fed up and quit buying their stuff. Serves them right really.

[IrishJedi]

Yeah, things may be coming home to roost for them. What's sad, though, is that the a-holes up at the top who are responsible for making all of these horrible decisions don't tend to be the first people kicked out the door. :(

[BadMoon]

Its cause people are starting to be fed up and quit buying their stuff. Serves them right really.

Hell yeah! I stopped buying their stuff just because of their business practices. Even from a good friend that makes his money selling stuff. I hate them that bad. Rude jerks. I will never forgive what they did to people at the Baltimore Con. Serves them right and they get what they get. :emperor

[The Josh]

Yeah, things may be coming home to roost for them. What's sad, though, is that the a-holes up at the top who are responsible for making all of these horrible decisions don't tend to be the first people kicked out the door. :(

That is the sad thing. People that shouldn't be losing their jobs but the jerks up top who have shown little care for the small guys at their company as well as the customers.

Hell yeah! I stopped buying their stuff just because of their business practices. Even from a good friend that makes his money selling stuff. I hate them that bad. Rude jerks. I will never forgive what they did to people at the Baltimore Con. Serves them right and they get what they get. :emperor

I should really. They just make such nice stuff that I hate not buying the pieces I want. Though they really are pushing me to the point and if I cut things back like I'm really leaning towards they will be the first to go.

[IrishJedi]

I'm buying the Indiana Jones Desk Accessories and THAT'S IT. I will be done with them forever. I won't be getting any of their INDY busts or statues.

I haven't purchased a single Gentle Giant statue in over a year and the only busts I got were the Clone Commander exclusives, which I have since sold.

[The Josh]

I'll get the crate (may try to get it right after NYCC) and I'll get the Ark along with the mini-bust but that's it for Indy items. LOTR and SW I take with an item by item thing.

[Entropy Chicken]

I'm going to get the crate as well. Any of you guys going to try and get all three versions?

[IrishJedi]

I'm going to get the crate as well. Any of you guys going to try and get all three versions?

Sadly, I am. :monkey4

However, I have a feeling Gentle Giant will go one further and do something like make the Crystal Skull variation extremely limited. :banghead If they do that, then screw it... I won't be playing along.

I do want the Idol, Tablet, Sankara Stones, and Grail for sure though.

[tomandshell]

Sadly, I am. :monkey4

However, I have a feeling Gentle Giant will go one further and do something like make the Crystal Skull variation extremely limited. :banghead If they do that, then screw it... I won't be playing along.

I do want the Idol, Tablet, Sankara Stones, and Grail for sure though.

Nothing Gentle Giant has ever done makes me think that the three variations of the crates will be split evenly. They just don't tend to operate that way. With a total edition size of 3000 pieces, I will guess that there will be a 1500, 1000, 500 split on these just so they can make things more "fun" for their collectors.

:sick

That's why all of my Star Wars busts went up on eBay this weekend. I'm tired of having to jump through all their hoops. (My running total of unanswered e-mails to their customer service department also went up by one more last month.)

[IrishJedi]

They truly are pretty terrible. :emperor

[LOTRFan]

He looks very bored in that pic, kinda like my reaction to everything GG releases .... yawn. :sleep:sleep:sleep

[choopie]

Word has it there won't be quite as many people manning the GG booth this year, incidentally. They're apparently hurtin' money-wise and scaling back in resources. Awwwwww.

No kidding. Well, IMO, it's showing in the products they are producing. I've been buying from GG since CIV and over the past year or two I've perceived a change in the company, not only from their business practices but also in the quality of their products.

When you consider the potential in the Indiana Jones license (and my personal preference), I expect more from the products that are being marketed. And GG is falling short, IMO.

[IrishJedi]

Even Kotobukiya is beating GG like a red-headed stepchild when it comes to the INDY license.

Heck, were it not for the Desk Accessories (which I admit, are quite cool and clever) Gentle Giant would be a complete non-factor in the whole INDY thing. The busts and statues are totally forgettable so far.

[The Josh]

Yeah, GG is not a big player right now with Indy which surprises me. They may be waiting till closer to the Movie to announece more (but we're only a month out now) or wait till SDCC to really drop the stuff.

[Indiana Fett]

Yeah, GG is not a big player right now with Indy which surprises me. They may be waiting till closer to the Movie to announece more (but we're only a month out now) or wait till SDCC to really drop the stuff.

I'm guessing we'll see more at next weekend's NYCC. Perhaps an animated Indy maquette to go with the upcoming character key? :chew

[choopie]

If I buy any GG Indy products it will be the maquettes. Seems to be the only GG items I'm addicted to. And the maquettes will display well with the keys and the Mighty Muggs.

[BadMoon]

I hope GG is listening in this and many other forums. :tap

[tomandshell]

I hope GG is listening...

That earned a laugh from Jesus, Elvis and a Smurf:

http://blog.mrfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/laughing-jesus.jpg http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/EAW/BORS170~Elvis-Presley-Laughing-Posters.jpg http://bluebuddies.com/gallery/Color_Smurfs_Pictures/jpg/Smurfs_Color_Pictures_Laughing_Smurf.jpg

[Indiana Fett]

If I buy any GG Indy products it will be the maquettes. Seems to be the only GG items I'm addicted to. And the maquettes will display well with the keys and the Mighty Muggs.

The maquettes are the ONLY things I pick up from GG...because they do display so well with the character keys...I haven't been too impressed with any other GG offerings so far.

[The Josh]

I'm guessing we'll see more at next weekend's NYCC. Perhaps an animated Indy maquette to go with the upcoming character key? :chew

I'd be tempted by that for sure.

I hope GG is listening in this and many other forums. :tap

Are you sure we're talking about the same compnay?

That earned a laugh from Jesus, Elvis and a Smurf:

http://blog.mrfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/laughing-jesus.jpg http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/EAW/BORS170~Elvis-Presley-Laughing-Posters.jpg http://bluebuddies.com/gallery/Color_Smurfs_Pictures/jpg/Smurfs_Color_Pictures_Laughing_Smurf.jpg


:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

[Shropt]

Bronze Plated Indiana Jones on Horse Statue

This is, hands down, the Indy piece to own. When the sculpt for this magnificent statue was unveiled last year, fans and collectors knew it was something special. Gentle Giant has now taken the artistry one step further with a shared exclusive bronze-plated edition -- that's bronze-plated, not bronze-finished -- elevating this collectible to a whole new level of desirability. By being plated in real bronze, each piece can take on an individual patina, which will only grow more beautiful with age. Stands 11 inches tall.

This bronze-plated edition will be limited to 500 pieces, so make sure you grab yours early. Prototype pictured and subject to change. Limit of 3 per customer.

http://store.lucasarts.com/catalog/product.xml?product_sku=IJGGSIHB&rid=CJADPL00001

[Shropt]

Pics of the Temple of Doom Indy bust from GG:

http://threads.rebelscum.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=3184517&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&vc=1

[choopie]

Pics of the Temple of Doom Indy bust from GG:

http://threads.rebelscum.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=3184517&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&vc=1

A bit blurry, but I like it better than the original Indy bust. That's how I want to see the TOD PF: with the machete over his shoulder.

[The Josh]

Looks very good. Count me in.

[aussieinnyc]

Anyone pick up one of the crates from NYCC today?

[doesitmatter]

I got one with a Crystal Skull. It's really cool but since it's so limited I don't know if I can get another this weekend. I would have rather payed another $10-$20 for all the artifacts in it.

[Darth Waller]

What did these things retail for? The flippers are listing them for $125-$150 each.

[The Josh]

What did these things retail for? The flippers are listing them for $125-$150 each.

$35 for the crate.

[galactiboy]

Fertility Idol looks cool and is only $35... but seriously why can the tiny one that comes with the crate be super shiny, but this larger one is dull looking?

http://nycc08.figures.com/data/566/medium/DSCN6710.JPG

[Agent0028]

Is that fertility idol about the size of the prop in the movie? That would make it pretty cool to have, don't know what I would do with one though.

[galactiboy]

Its a desk accessory... which I imagine would mean there's an opening in the back for pens.

[Agent0028]

Ohh, yeah I forgot about the desk accessory set.

[The Josh]

Looks coo but I'll pass on that.

[IrishJedi]

The desk accessories are the only reason I'm not angry that GG has an INDY license.

[The Josh]

oh I'll get the Ark but that will most likely be it as far as desk items go.

[IrishJedi]

I have one of the Crate Paperweights on the way, thanks to my friend Sarah.

:rock

[The Josh]

Just waiting for GG to put these up

[IrishJedi]

Will we be able to buy the desk accessories direct through GG?

May be cheaper through someone like BBTS, though.

[The Josh]

I don't know. I would assume so if I go through someone else I'll check Bob, Mike, or Adam first.

I actually meant the NYCC/SDCC stuff should be going up today.

[tomandshell]

Just waiting for GG to put these up

Sounds like they won't be putting them up today. There's supposed to be an update tomorrow telling us when, but it will probably be Friday or next Monday before they go on sale.

I wasn't going to renew, but I want to maintain my complete set of Potter busts, and I don't want to miss out on the Weasley two pack or the werewolf Lupin exclusive, so I went ahead and renewed.

I would like to get all three paperweights and it would be nice if they offered a complete boxed set like they did with the Clone Commanders.

[IrishJedi]

You don't have to be a member of their silly PG to pre-order the SDCC exclusives, right?

[The Josh]

Could be as I would expect them to be up by now but GG said they would be up today so I'll keep paying attention.

[tomandshell]

Could be as I would expect them to be up by now but GG said they would be up today so I'll keep paying attention.

A member at GGC.com called and was told that they will be going up Friday or Monday. (But I will also be keeping an eye on my inbox just in case.)

[IrishJedi]

Just to confirm... this is for SDCC Exclusive pre-orders, correct? And we only have to have an account and not a Screw Me for $60 Membership, right??

[The Josh]

A member at GGC.com called and was told that they will be going up Friday or Monday. (But I will also be keeping an eye on my inbox just in case.)

Ok. I will be watching it off and on then but at least we know it won't be till the end of the week most likely. Friday would be great as I don't have school.

Just to confirm... this is for SDCC Exclusive pre-orders, correct? And we only have to have an account and not a Screw Me for $60 Membership, right??

No, the NYCC items are going to be put up for order to those who renewed their PGM stuff.