Gentle Giant Star Wars 3=pack

[samurainoir]

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GE80549&id=ME-002202116

[huedell]

This is the item that drew me into this line. Way overpriced toys... but SO desirable... with the release of this item, a lot will change, at the very least the more affordable price/secondary-market price of three very pricey secondary-market items... actually, it's already started affecting the secondary-market prices for those three in particular.

[Gorn Captain]

These pieces are just plain fun. It's a silly idea, but it appeals to the kid in us.
As a child, I would have gone crazy over all of these jumbo figures.

[drquest]

I sort of want all of these in this line, sadly no room for them and the price keeps me from doing impulse buys on them. Although I do have one....

[huedell]

These pieces are just plain fun. It's a silly idea, but it appeals to the kid in us.
As a child, I would have gone crazy over all of these jumbo figures.

Frankly, as a child, I would've thought ANYTHING "Star Wars" was cool---but, as an adult, the only thing appealing about these is the nostalgia of loving the regular size ones of these that I had and played with as a kid... otherwise, the price is OUTRAGEOUS... might as well buy the modern jumbo SW ones in TOYS R US if you're just into the "fun" "play" aspect of 'em---what are they---like, $15 or something

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE these figures---and, that's why I'll pay the price, but, even I, one of their biggest fans, has to say they are way overpriced, if it weren't for the nostalgia.

[samurainoir]

I'm going to assume that the packaging (not shown) will be similar to this? Have they announced/shown what the box will look like for these three?

[samurainoir]

I have to admit, I am a bit astonished that the line has reached Return of the Jedi, particularly EWOKS.

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GE80309&id=ME-002202116

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GE80306&id=ME-002202116

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GE80307&id=ME-002202116

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GE80435&id=ME-002202116

[huedell]

I have to admit, I am a bit astonished that the line has reached Return of the Jedi, particularly EWOKS.

I was astonished as well. I thought the line would die out early at those prices. If the line would've died, I would've had a totally different outlook on picking these up.

But, in the same vein as my feelings about if ArtFX Aquaman isn't released, when I saw the big selection of GG SW characters, I was ready to buckle---and then when I saw that the GG SW 3-pack in this thread was announced, I had a breath of hope that I'd save a decent amount of bucks getting three figures that I'd put ALL of up at the top of my GG SW "want list". So, I got into the line.

An, yes, I think it'll look similar to that vintage packaging samurai---take a look at the droids 3-pack that they've already done---that will also clue you in on what this villains 3-pack of jumbos will likely look like.

[alex]

They really screwed up on the proportions on the Wampa, which was seriously pricey. Scary getting into these, but Im seriously tempted by the new "droid" line.

[huedell]

They really screwed up on the proportions on the Wampa, which was seriously pricey. Scary getting into these, but Im seriously tempted by the new "droid" line.

I like the Wampa character enough---but NOT enough to buy GG's. And, frankly, proportions don't have all that much to do with it.

Here's some pontification on this:
Not that I'd buy it for sure, but I'd certainly buy an out-of-proportion jumbo Kenner Jabba at four-hundred bucks before I touched that Wampa for even $170.

I know it'll sound cliché, but I'll say it anyway: After all these years buying toys, I've learned that "what you like" is THE biggest factor in "wasting"/"investing" money in toys.

I just don't have ENOUGH love for the SW GG line, and, more vitally I think, I don't have enough of that love or nostalgia for the original Kenner Wampa

[alex]

Apparently they are doing a Jabba now as well, that thing will be huge !!!!!

[huedell]

Apparently they are doing a Jabba now as well, that thing will be huge !!!!!

Big question at this point (AFAIC) is what they're going to charge!!!

[drquest]

I'm waiting for the Jumbo X-Wing and Tie Fighter!

[Hedji]

Anybody got an R2-D2 or Tusken Raider? I need those two to complete my collection.

[Gorn Captain]

Apparently they are doing a Jabba now as well, that thing will be huge !!!!!

That thing is going to need its own parking space.