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Collectibles => Gentle Giant => Topic started by: Brian on July 17, 2013, 09:06 PM
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Saw this over at Yakface (at SDCC):
http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2013/07/17/jumbo-kenner-wampa-revealed/ (http://yakfaceforums.com/main/2013/07/17/jumbo-kenner-wampa-revealed/)
I haven't been able to pick up many of these, but for some reason this just seems cool to me. If we get a Taun Taun along with this recent Hoth frenzy they've been on, it would be tough to resist.
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This was awesome to see... Rancor gonna happen? Hmmm... This almost seems to make Jabba and the Rebo Band a lock... Maybe even Taun Tauns, Dewbacks... Wow for GG!
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A month or so ago I tweeted a "what if" about a Jumbo Tauntaun after the Hoth Han was revealed. GG was quick to response with a favorite. I guess I was sniffing around the right area and I full well expect a Tauntaun announcement by Christmas.
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I don't collect them, but I think the Jumbo Kenner stuff is their best work and trumps the bust market which, after seeing that Ackbar, is pretty well shot in the face at this point I think.
Jumbo Kenner is the real money maker... Hell, a lifesize Vader Jumbo Jumbo? I'm even thinking how cool that would be in a storage locker near me my collection room.
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I love the look of the wampa, and a vinty jumbo dewback would absolutely find a home in my collection.
The jumbo line looks great, but space and costs have been a non-starter for me. Back in 1995, before 18 years of hoarding, I might have been on from the get-go.
It's been a great concept, they remind me of the 400% kubricks. the wampa, tauntaun, and dewback were some of my favorite kenner items, right after the at-at.
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Wihtout a doubt, if I hadn't jumped into original Vintage, years back, these would be a priority to me right now.
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Now i m so screwed. I bought Yakface at the show, want the Wampa without doubt, and feel the need to track down a Yoda and a Jawa. Maybe i can sell my Stormtrooper if it is going for anything and try to get one of the 2 i want.
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I just realized that Hasbro may have blown it with the 6 inch series. If they had done the kenner retro 6 inch line with cards like the gentle giant ones, I think many of us would have been way tempted. Especially if they essentially promised a full series of the entire vintage line. Then you throw in some droids figures and others as convention/retailer exclusives... I think it could have been gold.
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I just realized that Hasbro may have blown it with the 6 inch series. If they had done the kenner retro 6 inch line with cards like the gentle giant ones, I think many of us would have been way tempted. Especially if they essentially promised a full series of the entire vintage line. Then you throw in some droids figures and others as convention/retailer exclusives... I think it could have been gold.
Keep it down Dan. IF they did that divorce would be in line for me and my wife.
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I have all of these to date now, but not sure I can sign up for Wampa or other larger packages. They are awesome, but just 30 of the figures takes up a ton of space. I can't imagine where I find space for even bigger items like this.
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Wampa is up for pre-order (http://www.gentlegiantltd.com/product_p/80366WL.htm?Click=16699) $399.00 :o :o :o :o - order by Oct 14 for a FREE Hoth Luke!
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oofah on that price!
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That's much higher than I was expecting. Really want this one but was expecting more if a 250.00 range. No interest in Luke, and doubt selling him would make up the difference.
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Rancor will be insane... if it were to happen and all.
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Im betting on a Tauntaun with Hoth Han promo
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Wow. At $200 to $250 I was going to consider buying this one (not collecting the jumbo line) - at $399 forget it.
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That's crazy. Any word on purchasing the Hoth Luke Independently?
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Wow. At $200 to $250 I was going to consider buying this one (not collecting the jumbo line) - at $399 forget it.
ditto. >:(
That's crazy. Any word on purchasing the Hoth Luke Independently?
I could sell you one for $150... >:D
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Such a deal. ;)
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Well put even more thought into it and am no way paying 400.00. I would rather spend it towards the Hot Toys Iron Monger or something of that quality.