Star Wars Gentle Giant 12"

[Delusional B]

There's really not much of a "loose" market for these, eh?

Must be because of a combo of very limited runs and very practical collector
packaging that doesn't get thrown away.

I had been banking on lower secondary "loose figure" price points on ebay.

With these, the vintage-looking packaging is almost as much a part of the toy as the toy, itself. They just look too cool... that giant figure in a giant vintage package. I'd be surprised if many people buying these would be throwing the packages away. If these were cheaper (around $30 or so), I would imagine more people would just throw the packs away and have fun with them. However, after paying around $75-$80 on each one, I know most people view both the figure and the packaging as partial justification for having spent so much on what, basically, is a cheap blow-molded figure. We're definitely paying for "perceived value" in the case of the Star Wars GG 12" figures.

[zeedox]

I avoided this line for awhile but I bought a Jawa the other day....now today I picked up Chewbacca. Doesn't look good as far as avoiding the original 12 at least....

[TCM Hitchhiker]

Just picked up the SDCC exclusive Blue Snaggletooth and he rocks! You can currently order them from Gentle Giant's site and avoid eBay prices!

[Gorn Captain]

Blue Snaggletooth looks as if he's had one too many in the cantina bar...

[TCM Hitchhiker]

It's the DUI variant.

[cjefferys]

I have to admit I find myself really wanting to collect these, especially after seeing a bunch of them at a toy show last week, they look really cool. But the prices and space issues are keeping me away, so far.

[SeattleEd]

Just picked up the SDCC exclusive Blue Snaggletooth and he rocks! You can currently order them from Gentle Giant's site and avoid eBay prices!

I ordered one recently from GG and looking forward to it. I also pre-ordered Greedo and Yoda with Orange snake. Greedo and R5D4 are shipping in a couple of months. The Exclusive for Celebration VI is Lando. Also regular Snaggletooth is up for pre-order as well.

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[SeattleEd]

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[TCM Hitchhiker]

The cost does make it rough. I had every intention of collecting this whole line, but gave that up. Now I just pick one up here and there. I only have a few, Stormtrooper, Boba Fett, Death Squad Commander and Blue Snaggletooth. DSC was a gift, and I bought Stormtrooper and Fett when they first came out. I really need to pick up a Vader, and a Jawa and Tusken Raider are high wants. ALL of the cantina aliens will be mine, except maybe red Snaggletooth. I just like the idea of having the original four all displayed together. Can't wait for Greedo and Hammerhead.

[MegoMark71]

Wow you guys make it tough. I have fought off the urge to collect these because of the cost and where the heck would i display them. I want to rebuild my mego collection first but by the time i finish the mego's the SW figs will be beyond expensive. I know if i pick up one it will be on then. I must resist the darkside for now. But wow they look so dang cool.