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Title: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Jeff on March 3, 2005, 04:15 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2-05/repcommmaq2.jpg)

NOTE: Image shown is a 3-D rendered model of the maquette. The final product is subject to change.



Now available for pre-order at StarWarsShop.com (http://shop.starwars.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=1836&ReferrerID=CJADBN-00001) is an exclusive Republic Commando Maquette!  Previously planned as an exclusive to LucasArts employees, this limited maquette by Gentle Giant features a detailed sculpt based on the new Republic Commando video game and will be limited to 400 pieces worldwide. 

Head on over to StarWarsShop.com (http://shop.starwars.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=1836&ReferrerID=CJADBN-00001) to grab yours before they are gone!
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Famine on March 3, 2005, 04:25 PM
They do plan to paint these before they release them, right? :-\

Kevin
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Jeff on March 3, 2005, 04:38 PM
They do plan to paint these before they release them, right? :-\

Kevin

From the site:

"NOTE: Images shown are 3-D rendered models of the maquette. The final product is subject to change."

Doesn't sound like it will be painted, but rather it will be finished with a weathered "bronze" look.

Jeff
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Famine on March 3, 2005, 04:53 PM
They do plan to paint these before they release them, right? :-\

Kevin

From the site:

"NOTE: Images shown are 3-D rendered models of the maquette. The final product is subject to change."

Doesn't sound like it will be painted, but rather it will be finished with a weathered "bronze" look.

Jeff


Count me out then. Bronze...icky.

Kevin
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Jeff on March 11, 2005, 10:21 AM
Doesn't sound like it will be painted, but rather it will be finished with a weathered "bronze" look.

Here's an updated picture...

(http://starwars.com/collecting/shop/shopnews/img/20050303_commando_bg.jpg)

Anyone actually bite the bullet and order this one?

Jeff
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Morgbug on March 11, 2005, 12:34 PM
I had it in my cart for a while.  Then I shook my head and came to my senses.  I was only going to buy it to drop it on ebay down the road.  I decided to forget about that idea. 
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Darthshader on March 11, 2005, 07:30 PM
I ordered it. ;D

Still have lots of time to change my mind,  I would prefer a painted version. This one is nice, the sculpting is great.

Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 11, 2005, 09:10 PM
Gee, that bronzed version is actually pretty nice.  I just went to SWS.com and they're all gone.  No surprise I suppose. 

Sharon, how big is it and what did it actually retail for?  If you do change your mind, do you want to let me know?  I'm not quite sure yet if I want it either, but just keep me in mind.   :)

One of my pet peeves about SWS.com is that as soon as they're sold out, they take the entire "ad" off the site.  So I can't even look at the pictures or information anymore.   :(
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Morgbug on March 12, 2005, 01:31 PM
$240-ish USD, somewhere around there.  And you aren't missing much from what was up there versus what is here.  Size-wise I don't recall, not huge anyway. 
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Rod on March 19, 2005, 02:46 PM
I bit the bullet but like others not sure if I will keep my order.  A whole lot of money but I love the Republic Commando design.

If they never make a colored one I might keep this one.   If they do then I might not need this one.
Title: Republic Commando's have hit the drop zone!
Post by: DualSaberMaster on July 30, 2005, 11:13 PM
I got a visit from the Fed-Ex guy today:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette001.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette003.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette004.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette007.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette008.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette009.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette010.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette011.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/RepublicCommandoMaquette012.jpg)


These guys look amazing in person, much better than my crappy pics would suggest.  I only wish GG woud have done them in color, man that would have been SWEEEEEEEET, oh well this will do. :)  Locked, cocked, and ready to rock! ;D


Title: Re: Republic Commando's have hit the drop zone!
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on July 30, 2005, 11:55 PM
That's awesome. A great tribute to a great game.
Title: Re: Republic Commando's have hit the drop zone!
Post by: Morgbug on July 31, 2005, 12:00 AM
I was wondering if anyone ordered this.  I had them in my cart, but backed out.  Too bad it would seem.  Nice work and the pics are good.  Congrats.
Title: Re: Republic Commando's have hit the drop zone!
Post by: MetalJedi on July 31, 2005, 06:58 AM
I would of totally ordered them if they were in color. Oh well glad you like them.
Title: Re: Republic Commando's have hit the drop zone!
Post by: yujun on July 31, 2005, 01:00 PM
although i'm not a big fan of the game, it looks awesome!  ;)

Title: Re: Republic Commando's have hit the drop zone!
Post by: SpudTrooper on July 31, 2005, 01:05 PM
WOWWW! that looks amazing!  :o
Title: Re: Republic Commando's have hit the drop zone!
Post by: Darthshader on August 1, 2005, 08:14 AM
Thanks for sharing the pics, I have one on the way.  ;D  Am not a fan of the game, but like Gentle Giant's collectibles. Uncertain if I will keep this one, though. Would have liked a painted version.
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: Nicklab on August 1, 2005, 02:14 PM
Congrats on the acquisition!  I know from chatting with some fellow GG collectors that this piece was a little difficult to get a hold of.

This was one piece that I was really on the fence about.  First of all, I think the price was kind of prohibitive.  Hopefully Gentle Giant won't venture into this price range too often.  as much as I like their products, the price on this was the main factor in keeping me away from this maquette.  I don't know if it was the scale, the paint apps or the clustering of four characters together as they are, but I don't get the same charge out of this piece as I do from the mini-bust line.  Weird.

Still, this is a sharp piece and very unique to the Gentle Giant line.  Ignore my postulation and enjoy your maquette!
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: gsrjedi on August 4, 2005, 03:32 AM
hello, I'm a newbie here, but I ordered one of these as well and it came this morning.  I love it also.

click here for my review and some more pictures. (http://www.knowingisha-lfthebattle.com/republiccommandomaquette.htm)
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 5, 2005, 06:58 PM
You know, I had this in my "cart" when it was being sold at SWS.com, but I decided to pass.

Those are some great pictures gsrjedi and DSM, but I don't think I regret passing on this.  The sculpting looks amazing, but the bronzed look just doesn't quite do it for me.  Like others have said, if it was painted, I think my opinion would be quite different.
Title: republic commando maquette
Post by: Talon_Karrde on February 5, 2007, 07:57 AM
Is anyone getting the colored version offered by starwarsshop.com?  I ordered one last week and I just wondering if any of you would dish out that much cash for a limited SW item??


Title: Re: republic commando maquette
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on February 5, 2007, 09:42 AM
I did. I got mine two weeks ago. It's nice. Like four Maquettes in one.So the price even's out a bit.

I got number 109 of 513 (?).

They are all crouched up like on the art from the game, so they tend to look smaller than expected. BUt a nice piece regardles..
Title: Re: Exclusive Republic Commando Maquette
Post by: commander apoc on February 5, 2007, 10:59 AM
I just have to get one............... >:(
Title: Coloured Republic Commando Maquette ARRIVES
Post by: Talon_Karrde on February 7, 2007, 09:53 PM
Alot of gsrjedi's review  (http://www.knowingisha-lfthebattle.com/republiccommandomaquette.htm) of the broonze versian does hold true in many ways in this one; ......for me, in short; its a "like/dislike" emotion.,,,,,,,,. very similair to grsjedi's review and tale of the maquette.

One thing i definetly didnt like was the fact that Scorches rightgunhand is inserted with a "threaded" bit.  I do the "normal" fanboy examination.............. u kno: assemble item as if I were diaphering a child.  then the sturdy check; which u ALL kno what i mean; test jouints, head, weapons...a slight turn or twist here and there...etc.   I saw the diff in scorches gunhand right off;  but my hand used the "force" to test it anyway.  IT did TURN  and some paint DID flake off. further examination resulted in the hand-insert to give some.
just a milly or 4 and u could see the post to the hand. I've matched paint to the yellow and am thinkin of repairing it myself.

Both inner and outter boxes retained entegreaty..... so carrier's are not at fault.

...............Should i even TRY to get an exchange? would it be worth the hassel?  I've never had to return a SW item myself; and this is way diff then the avg 6.99 AF

A Padawan in plight.   :o  LOL

Is anyone getting the colored version offered by starwarsshop.com?  I ordered one last week and I just wondering if any of you would dish out that much cash for a limited SW item??