In Stores Now From DST: Sam the Eagle, Rizzo the Rat and Darth the Vader

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s New Toy Day! That’s right, new toys are arriving at comic shops and specialty stores across North America, and two of the coolest are from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD! The newest Muppets action figure two-pack is available now, as is the newest Star Wars 12-inch Jumbo figure! Read on for details, then find a store at comicshoplocator.com, or order online at diamondselecttoys.com and gentlegiantltd.com!

The Muppets Sam the Eagle and Rizzo the Rat Deluxe Action Figure Set

A Diamond Select Toys release! It's the American Way! The next Muppets action figure has arrived, and it's Sam the (American) Eagle! Plus, as a bonus you get Rizzo the Rat! These 7-inch scale action figures measure 5 inches and 3 inches, respectively, and each includes multiple points of articulation. Accessories include a podium. Together they come packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios. (Item #AUG212424, SRP: $29.99)

Star Wars Concept Darth Vader 12” Jumbo Figure

A Gentle Giant Ltd. release! The newest Jumbo Star Wars action figure goes back, way back, to the beginnings of Star Wars! Based on the concept art for Darth Vader, this new 12-inch figure features an all-new concept-inspired head sculpt, a new blue-and-black paint scheme, a vinyl cape and a retractable lightsaber! It comes packaged on a resealable, retro-style blister card, so you can hang him on your wall or take him out and play with him! Designed by Eamon O'Donoghue and sculpted by Gentle Giant Ltd.! (Item #MAY212116, SRP: $80.00)

Return of the Jedi Boba Fett Jumbo Figure SDCC 2018 Exclusive

The first SDCC 2018 exclusive from Gentle Giant Ltd is Star Wars Return of the Jedi Boba Fett Jumbo Figure. This figure will cost $80. If you're a Gentle Giant Ltd.’s Premier Guild Collectors club  member, you can pre-order this starting June 4-6. Good Luck!

Gentle Giant Ltd Announced Two More SDCC Exclusives

Gentle Giant Ltd announced 2 more SDCC exclusives today. The first one is Skottie Young's I Hate Fairland Gertrude Statue. This limited edition statue will come hand numbered with a certificate of authenticity.If you are a Premier Guild member, you can pre-order this now. 

Gentle Giant Ltd Reveals DC Superman & Batman First Shot Prototype Super Powers SDCC 2016 Jumbo Figures

Gentle Giant Ltd., announced their next SDCC 2016 Exclusives which is Superman & Batman First Shot Prototype Super Powers Jumbo Figures. Both are Limited to 250 pieces and will cost $80 each. You can pre-order this right now if you are a Premier Guild Member.

Gentle Giant Ltd's Star Wars "Farm Boy" Luke Skywalker Jumbo Figures SDCC 2016 Exclusive

Gentle Giant announced their first SDCC 2016 Exclusive which is Star Wars ROTJ Luke Skywalker (Farm Boy) with Yellow and Brown hair. Limited to 250 pieces each. You can purchase now if you are a Premier Guild Member.

New Pre-Orders This Month from Gentle Giant Ltd.

New Pre-orders are up this month from Gentle Giant Ltd of Kylo Ren, Deadpool and Joker. More details below:

New Pre-orders This Month from Gentle Giant Ltd.

Gentle Giant has 3 new collectibles up for pre-order this month. Check them out!

PRODUCT: Batman The Animated Series Batman Jumbo Figure
Price: $90.00
License: DC
Item Number: 80561
UPC: 814176020881
Dimensions: 12.5” x 6.5” x 3”
Release Date: Q1 2017

New Products this Month from Gentle Giant Ltd.

PRODUCT: Super Powers Batman Jumbo Figure

Price: $90
License: DC
Item Number: 80518
UPC:  8-14176-02043-0
Dimensions:  H 12.5” x W 5” x D 3”
Release Date:  Q4 2016


In 1984, Kenner began the release of their next line of extremely popular action figures: The Super Powers Collection! This line included heroes and villains such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker and many more.

Gentle Giant Ltd. Announces 2 G.I. JOE SDCC 2015 Exclusives

Gentle Giant Ltd. announced 2 G.I. JOE SDCC 2015 Exclusives. The first one GRUNT Jumbo Figure with Deluxe Wooden Footlocker. The 2nd exclusive is a G.I. JOE Micro-Figure 2 Pack featuring Snake Eyes and Rock 'N Roll. If you are a PG Member, you can pre-order these now.

Gentle Giant's Star Wars Celebration Exclusives

Gentle Giant Announced their Star Wars Celebration Exclusives which is C-3PO Droids Jumbo Figure and General McQuarrie Mini Bust. If you are a Premier Guild Member you have the chance to pre-order right now unless they are sold out. C-3PO will cost $100 and General McQuarrie is $120.

Super Shogun Boba Fett and Shadow Trooper Coming Soon!!!

Super7 has once again teamed up with Funko and this time it's for their Super Shogun Jumbo figures. Funko had the Super Shogun Boba Fett and Shadow Trooper on display at Toy Fair that is going on this weekend in New York.

Finally, the highly anticipated release of the Super Shogun Boba Fett that was shown to many fans a few years ago at SDCC will be in your hands soon. This is the first time that we have seen the Shadowtrooper. The Shadowtrooper will be released at the Star Wars Celebration which will take place in Anaheim this April. Boba Fett will be released at SDCC in July this year.

Gentle Giant's Alien Glow In The Dark Vintage Jumbo Figure SDCC 2014 Exclusive

Gentle Giant announced another SDCC 2014 exclusive that will have Alien fans hoping to score one of these. This is the Alien Glow in the Dark Vintage Jumbo Figure and will cost you $499. This is limited to 250 pieces. If you are Premier Guild Member, you can pre-order now HERE and it will be shipped after the show.

Edit - Looks like they opened Pre-order for the General Public as well. Here's the link.

Gentle Giant's Star Wars AT-AT Driver Vintage Jumbo Figure SDCC 2014 Exclusive

Gentle Giant announced their first SDCC 2014 Exclusive which is Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back AT-AT Driver Jumbo Figure. If you are Premier Guild Member, you can pre-order this right now for $80 HERE and these will be shipped after SDCC.

What's New This Month From Gentle Giant?

Gentle Giant announced 5 new pre-orders this month. The first one is Star Wars Return of the Jedi Biker Scout Jumbo Figure for $80.

Just like they were when you were a kid, only BIGGER! Gentle Giant is proud to bring you the latest addition to our exciting line of vintage Kenner-inspired Star Wars Action Figure reproductions with the release of the classic Biker Scout Jumbo Figure.

Digitally scanned from mint 3 ¾” Kenner originals and reproduced at a Jumbo size, no detail has been overlooked. Roto cast and made of durable plastics, this jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced Scout Blaster accessory! It even comes fully articulated!

With a commitment to keep in line with the vintage Kenner experience, Gentle Giant has packaged this  figure with a Return of the Jedi-inspired backer card featuring original photos and artwork. Designed with the collector in mind, the figure comes in a resealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display this limited edition figure.

New January Pre-Orders from Gentle Giant

For the month of January, Gentle Giant has up for pre-order the following new items:

Above is Captain America Stealth Statue for $399. Pre-Order it here.

"Straight off the screen from 2014’s The Winter Soldier, it’s Captain America! Boldly depicted in the specialized S.H.I.E.L.D.-issue stealth featured in the film , The Captain America Winter Soldier Statue is based on the actual digital scan data of actor Chris Evans, his costumes and props, making it the most authentic and screen-accurate collectable available. Each limited edition hand-painted piece is rendered in high-quality polystone and comes individually numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity. A perfect companion piece to our Black Widow Statue, the 18" Scale Captain America Winter Soldier Statue is a must-have for fans and collectors alike!"

Gentle Giant Ltd's Life-Size Stormtrooper & Hoth Rebel Soldier Jumbo Figure

Gentle Giant Ltd announced 2 new releases for September 2013 which includes the much talked about Stormtrooper Life-Size Vintage Monument for $2300 that was shown at SDCC in July. Release date is Q3 of 2014. Dimensions are H 6' D 26" W 14". This is a must for the hard core Star Wars fan & collector. You can pre-order it now HERE.

"Gentle Giant is proud to bring you the latest addition to their line of popular life-sized monuments with the life-sized Kenner-inspired Stormtrooper Monument! Digitally scanned from an authentic mint-condition 3 ¾” action figure and reproduced to a staggering SIX FEET tall, this articulated monument also includes an authentic re-scaled replica blaster accessory! A stunning centerpiece for any true collector’s display, this limited edition hand-painted monument includes a matching certificate of authenticity."

The second release announced is the Rebel Soldier (Hoth Battle Gear) Kenner-Inspired Jumbo Figure for $85. These figures are 12" tall are scheduled to be released Q3 of 2014. You can pre-order this today HERE.

"Digitally scanned from mint 3 3/4” Kenner originals and reproduced in scale to the rest of the jumbo Kenner-inspired line. Nothing has been overlooked. Roto and injection molded and made of durable plastics, this fully-articulated jumbo figure includes a faithfully reproduced Bespin Blaster.

That’s not all, this Kenner-inspired creation comes packaged on a 1980 The Empire Strikes Back blister card, featuring original front artwork in a re-sealable plastic outer clam shell to help protect and display!"

More Gentle Giant Ltd's Exclusives Announced

Gentle Giant Ltd announced 2 more SDCC 2013 exclusives in addition to a whole bunch of exclusives already announced which you can see in our previous post HERE.

Premier Guild Members can pre-order now and these will ship after SDCC.

• Star Wars C-3PO (McQuarrie Concept) Mini Bust
• Star Wars Yak Face POTF Jumbo Kenner Figure

Gentle Giant's 2013 Premier Guild Membership Exclusives

Gentle Giant just re-opened membership for the 2013 Premier Guild. It costs $80 and you get to choose between 4 exclusives. They are "First Shot" Boba Fett Kenner Jumbo Figure (seen above), War Machine Deluxe Mini Bust, Holographic Darth Vader Mini Bust & Mace Windu Mini Bust. (These 3 will be shown after the jump.)

In addition to these exclusives, you will also get the following with your membership:

• 10% off all orders of non-exclusive/regular release products placed directly from Gentle Giant Ltd's website.
• A One Time Use $30 coupon code for use on in-stock merchandise at Gentle Giant.
• A $10 coupon code to apply to any pre-order.
• First hand opportunity to purchase any exclusives they make. Includes distributor, international & convention exclusives while supplies last.
• Opportunity to pre-order & post-order San Diego Comic Con exclusives before anyone else while supplies last and limit of 1 per member unless otherwise noted.
• Also offering exclusive variants & bonus accessories for some of the 2013 releases just for Premier Guild Members.
• Option to purchase the exclusive annual Holiday Mini Bust.
• Receive inside scoop with sneak peeks of upcoming products & interviews from behind the scenes. This will include more information than their normal newsletter & website updates.

Memberships are non-refundable. Join before June 2013 to guarantee your gift/exclusive of your choice with the option to purchase the other 3. Membership expires January 1st, 2014. Go here to sign up for your membership.