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First and foremost, we’ll be at Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando, FL from August 22-26. Come by Booth 521 and say hi!

Second (and more importantly), here’s what’s arriving in the next 90 days!

At San Diego Comic Con 2012, Gentle Giant had a deluxe edition of Blade II on Blu-Ray for sale at our booth. Included in the package was an exclusive Blade II Reaper mini bust. This piece was developed by an incredibly talented sculptor, Simon Lee (better known as Spider Zero) to his fans. Mr. Lee also collaborated directly with Blade II director Guillermo Del Toro to create and develop the feared Reapers for the film. Recently, we corresponded with Mr. Lee and asked him a couple of questions about his art.

What got you in to sculpting?
Sculpting has been a hobby for me since I was a kid, but I only decided to pursue it as a career three years ago.

Do you have anyone that you can cite as a major influence in your style?
With sculptors I would have to say Bernini and Rodin – I love the dynamic energy that they were able to instill in their work.

What other pieces have you done that collectors might recognize?
As far as collectibles go, I have released quite a few resin kits under my own brand, but these days I work primarily as a concept artist for films – you will be able to see some of my creature design work in the upcoming Guillermo del Toro giant-monsters-vs-giant-robots epic “Pacific Rim,” in the summer of 2013.

How did you approach your design for the Blade Reaper Mini Bust?
I worked closely with Guillermo del Toro and he gave me a lot of pointers on that one – it always helps to have the original designer to art direct you.

Out of all of your work, do you have a favorite piece you’ve done? If so, why is it your favorite?
I have this one piece called “At the Gates of Hell,” which is composed of 51 individually sculpted characters. As far as design composition goes, that one is the most complex I’ve done to date.

Is there any particular subject you’d love to sculpt in the future?
No preference. I enjoy sculpting monsters just as much as I enjoy sculpting beautiful characters.

Thank you, Simon!

Here’s the official video tour of our booth at SDCC!

Now, we did add a couple of things to the display after this was shot, specifically the Sheriff Grimes Mini Bust for our Walking Dead line and our Holiday Jar Jar Mini Bust. You can google those for images.

July 11 – Preview Night

• 6pm (open) – 9pm (close) – Free Gentle Giant Bust-up Collectible micro models giveaways, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

July 12– Thu

• 10am-11am – Nalini Krishan Signing – Actress Nalini Krishan, better known to Star Wars fans as Jedi Knight Bariss Offee, will be signing at the Gentle Giant booth.
• 12:00pm -12:30pm – “Beat The Giant” Game Show – Three brave Attendees match witch against each other in a no-holds-barred geek trivia contest. The best of the bunch will take on The Giant himself in a lighting round for prizes!  Can you “Beat The Giant”?
• 2pm -4pm – Stephen Costantino Signing – Actor and Musician Stephen Costantino, best known as Jabba’s Gammorean Guard in 1983’s Return of the Jedi, will be signing at the Gentle Giant Booth.
• 2pm-4pm – Yaya Han- Honey Trap character photo op.
• 4:30pm-6pm – Richard LeParmentier Signing –  “I find your lack of faith disturbing.” Actor Richard LeParmentier, best known for his portrayal as Admiral Motti in the original Star Wars will be at the Gentle Giant booth signing his convention-exclusive mini bust.
• All Day – Free Gentle Giant Bust-up Collectible micro models giveaways, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

July 13 – Fri

• 10am-11am – Nalini Krishan Signing – Actress Nalini Krishan, better known to Star Wars fans as Jedi Knight Bariss Offee, will be signing at the Gentle Giant booth.
• 11am-1pm – Doug Jones Signing – Actor Doug Jones (Fantastic Four: Rise of the The Silver Surfer, Hellboy) will be signing at the Gentle Giant Booth.
• 1pm-2:30pm – Guillermo Del Toro Signing – Director Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, Blade II) will be signing exclusive Blade II Blu-Ray Packs.  Pick yours up at the Gentle Giant booth and join us!
• 3:30pm-4:30pm – Dane Boedigheimer Signing – Meet the creator of The Annoying Orange! He’ll be signing the SDCC Exclusive Annoying Orange available at the Gentle Giant Booth, #3513!
• 4:30pm-6pm – Richard LeParmentier Signing –  “I find your lack of faith disturbing.” Actor Richard LeParmentier, best known for his portrayal as Admiral Motti in the original Star Wars will be at the Gentle Giant booth signing his convention-exclusive mini bust.
• 6:30pm -7:00pm – “Beat The Giant” Game Show – Three brave Attendees match witch against each other in a no-holds-barred geek trivia contest. The best of the bunch will take on The Giant himself in a lighting round for prizes!  Can you “Beat The Giant”?
• All Day – Free Gentle Giant Bust-up Collectible micro models giveaways, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

July 14 – Sat

• 11am-1pm – Doug Jones Signing – Actor Doug Jones (Fantastic Four: Rise of the The Silver Surfer, Hellboy) will be signing at the Gentle Giant Booth.
• 2:00pm-2:30pm – “Beat The Giant” Game Show – Three brave Attendees match witch against each other in a no-holds-barred geek trivia contest. The best of the bunch will take on The Giant himself in a lighting round for prizes!  Can you “Beat The Giant”?
• 2:30pm-4:30pm – Stephen Costantino Signing – Actor and Musician Stephen Costantino, best known as Jabba’s Gammorean Guard in 1983’s Return of the Jedi, will be signing at the Gentle Giant Booth.
• 2:30pm-4:30pm – Yaya Han- Honey Trap character photo op
• 4:30pm-6pm – Richard LeParmentier Signing –  “I find your lack of faith disturbing.” Actor Richard LeParmentier, best known for his portrayal as Admiral Motti in the original Star Wars will be at the Gentle Giant booth signing his convention-exclusive mini bust.
• All Day – Free Gentle Giant Bust-up Collectible micro models giveaways, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

July 15 – Sun

• 10am-11am – Nalini Krishan Signing – Actress Nalini Krishan, better known to Star Wars fans as Jedi Knight Bariss Offee, will be signing at the Gentle Giant booth.
• 11am -Noon – Stephen Costantino Signing – Actor and Musician Stephen Costantino, best known as Jabba’s Gammorean Guard in 1983’s Return of the Jedi, will be signing at the Gentle Giant Booth.
• All Day – Free Gentle Giant Bust-up Collectible micro models giveaways, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

Topps is pleased to announce a set of promotional MARS ATTACKS trading cards for distribution exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con in July.  This set of 9 free cards, featuring all-new art by Eisner award-winning artist John McCrea, is timed to coincide with the release of Mars Attacks Heritage, a deluxe re-issue of the original trading card series.

The giveaway will be the centerpiece of several events planned for San Diego Comic-Con, including a MARS ATTACKS 50th Anniversary panel on Saturday. To find the cards, fans must visit nine different booths throughout the convention.  When all of the cards are collected they will form larger image which showcases characters from IDW’s upcoming MARS ATTACKS ongoing comic book series by John Layman and McCrea.

“We couldn’t think of a better place to celebrate MARS ATTACKS’ 50th birthday than at San Diego Comic-Con,” said Adam Levine, Topps’ Licensing Manager. “This free scavenger hunt is our way of bringing the fun of MARS ATTACKS directly to the fans.”

The exclusive cards will be available throughout the weekend at the booths of Abrams Books, Diamond Comic Distributors, Funko, Gentle Giant Ltd, IDW Publishing, Mezco Toyz, Nerdist News via Legendary Pictures, Russ Walks & Wild Tempest and Toynk Toys.   Supplies will be strictly limited, and are expected to go fast.

“We’ve got big things planned for MARS ATTACKS this year, next year and beyond, and we hope fans will join us in San Diego to celebrate not just the 50th birthday, but a whole new beginning for MARS ATTACKS,” said Levine.

For more information on MARS ATTACKS, including further details on this and other events at San Diego Comic-Con, join the Official Mars Attacks Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MarsAttacks

Also follow on twitter @realmarsattacks

Blue Snaggletooth 12” Jumbo Vintage Kenner Figure $80
License: Star Wars
Edition Size: 2,000 Pieces
Item Number: 80227

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Blue Snaggletooth is the informal name of a rare Kenner action figure from 1978. Released as part of the Sears “Star Wars Cantina Adventure Set”, the Snaggletooth figure was intended to represent the character who would later be known as Zutton. However, the only reference used for the figure was a partial black and white photograph of the alien’s head. The body was unknown, so the sculptors and artists improvised, creating a tall alien with a tight blue spacesuit and silver boots. From 1979 onward, including later Sears releases of the cantina set, all versions of Snaggletooth were changed to a red color,  with bare feet and hands and shorter legs.

PGMs! Pre-Order Your Convention Exclusive Blue Snaggletooth Kenner Figure Here!

Blade Reaper Blu-Ray $99
License: Blade II
Edition Size: 500

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Blade II, directed by Guillermo Del Toro is on Blu-Ray at last! This convention-exclusive edition includes the blu-ray disc and a hand-crafted, limited edition Reaper mini bust created by the master artisans at Gentle Giant Ltd.!

Premier Guild Members, Click here to pre-order your copy of Blade II on Blue Ray with the exclusive Reaper Mini Bust today!

Thanos Mini Bust $75
License:  Marvel
Edition Size: 500 Pieces
Item Number: 80224

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Thanos. The Mad Titan. Deviant Eternal. Wielder of the Infinity Gauntlet. One of the oldest villains in the Marvel Universe, Thanos was introduced during the Bronze Age of comic books. Since then, he’s wreaked havoc across multiple titles (including his own), all in the name of courting the object of his desire, Mistress Death.

Hand-crafted by the master artisans at Gentle Giant, this high-quality polystone mini bust depicts the modern comic book-style Thanos and his ultimate weapon, the Infinity Gauntlet. From the crags on his chin to each individual embedded gem in the Gauntlet, no detail has been overlooked. Hand-painted and individually numbered, this convention exclusive is a must-have for all True Believers. Make Mine Marvel!

PGMs! Pre-order your SDCC Exclusive Thanos Mini Bust Here!

McQuarrie Stormtrooper Deluxe Mini Bust $85
License: Star Wars
Edition Size:  1,800
Item Number: 80228

Ralph McQuarrie’s early designs of the Imperial Stormtrooper are uniquely different from that of the final screen version. Based on original pre-production illustrations from Star Wars: A New Hope, this mini bust displays a fascinating look at McQuarrie’s conceptual development of the Imperial Stormtrooper.   This highly-detailed mini bust, based on the original Lucasfilm costumes and props, was sculpted and painted by Gentle Giant Ltd and includes several interchangeable pieces.  We hope you enjoy it.

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PGMs! Pre-order the McQuarrie Stormtrooper Deluxe MB Here!