Rebelscum has photos of a Clone Wars Mace Windu maquette in what may be the last breath for this line.  Talk is that this will be an exclusive item (although I don't know what the source will be).

I received two Ikea Detlof glass display cabinets for X-mas and am planning on showcasing my animated maquette collection in them.  They were a pain to put together, but the aesthetic effect is very nice and the quality cannot be beat for twice the price.  The Detloff glass shelving does seem sturdy, but I guess I'm concerned that one of the top shelves will break leading to financial and emotional destruction below.  Ikea web-site says these will hold up to 13 pounds, and that seems a tad wimpy for two to three maquettes per shelf.  Does anyone have any experience with these?  I am considering reinforcing the glass shelving although usure how to accomplish that.

It's hard to say exactly what the Clone Wars Yoda Monument was constructed from.  If I had to make an educated guess, I would say some type of plastic, perhaps PVC, or even fiberglass.  What I can say for sure is that the statue must weight some 40 pounds and that the crack was a clean one.  I've read elsewhere that many of these have been delivered in damaged condition, and I would highly recommend opening for inspection.  The packaging on this item was simply not up to the task of protecting such massive yet fragile contents.  I wrote GG directly about this oversight, and they admitted that fact.  They also said they were 'currently working with dealers and distributors to replace the damaged and defective pieces.'  I, unfortunately, purchased the item from a secondary seller (eBay), and GG's website clearly states that they are not responsible for damaged/defective items purchased in this manner.  As for the fate of my beloved collection cornerstone, that is a big unknown.  The item was insured for the purchase price, and the seller contacted UPS in regards to the damage.  UPS promptly arrived the next day to take my Yoda and his cardboard coffin away into limbo.  I was confused at their gesture (I thought they would just inspect the damage and give me the insured value), and in my discombobulated state, let the delivery guy cart him off into NeverNeverLand.  I have not heard from them or the seller since.  My only hope is that, some day in the distant future, I'll finally see a pristine giant package arrive on my doorstep and open it to find what can only be described as the ultimate Yoda collectible.  Wish me luck (I'll need it).

Does anyone have any information on when/where/how the black & white maquettes are going to be released here in the U.S.?

I'm checking through the boards and realize that there is no thread for Gentle Giant Clone Wars or Animated Maquettes!  Can that be for real???  I figured I was obligated to start one as their absence should just be illegal.  I started collecting these about one year ago, and can say that I have been fortunate enough to get my hands on each of the original Clone Wars maquettes, including the coveted 'Snow Bunny' Padme.  I have since turned my attention to trying to acquire PROMO versions, but this is really taking a toll on my pocketbook.  I can't say enough about the shear sweetness of these bad boys.  What do y'all think?

Thanks for the link to Oscar's Cases.  Speaking of cases, does anyone know how to get a hold of those small acrylic cases for loose Kubricks I've seen on eBay?