DST and Gentle Giant LTD wanted us to pass along some helpful info if you're at SDCC:
It’s almost Comic-Con International time again, and Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD are packed up and ready to go! Setting up shop at booth 2607 from July 19-23, there will be a variety of new and exclusive collectible products for sale, as well as a wide range of new toy prototypes on display, most for the first time ever!
Come to a panel on Thursday, at 4:00 in room 32ab, to hear from DST & GG LTD president Chuck Terceira, Dev Gilmore (product manager), Joe Menna (sculptor), Gabe Garcia (production manager) and Joe Allard (designer) as they discuss the behind-the-scenes stories of making toys and statues. Marketing supervisor Zach Oat will moderate a Q&A session and present a slideshow of upcoming products and reveals.
At the booth, winning “Gem” certificates have been hidden inside products, and if you find one when you get your purchase home, follow the instructions to find out how to redeem your prize! Plus, there will be entry forms to win a graded Star Wars collectible, as well as coupons for the DST and GG LTD websites!
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Rebelscum! It’s almost Comic-Con International time again, and Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD are packed up and ready to go! Setting up shop at booth 2607 from July 19-23, there will be a variety of new and exclusive collectible products for sale, as well as a wide range of new toy prototypes on display, most for the first time ever!
Come to a panel on Thursday, at 4:00 in room 32ab, to hear from DST & GG LTD president Chuck Terceira, Dev Gilmore (product manager), Joe Menna (sculptor), Gabe Garcia (production manager) and Joe Allard (designer) as they discuss the behind-the-scenes stories of making toys and statues. Marketing supervisor Zach Oat will moderate a Q&A session and present a slideshow of upcoming products and reveals.
At the booth, winning “Gem” certificates have been hidden inside products, and if you find one when you get your purchase home, follow the instructions to find out how to redeem your prize! Plus, there will be entry forms to win a graded Star Wars collectible, as well as coupons for the DST and GG LTD websites!
Check out some of the exclusive products available at the show, some items have changed:
Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones (Sepia) 1/6 Scale Mini-Bust
SRP: $130.00A Gentle Giant LTD release! Adventure has a name, and it's Indiana Jones! Now, the legendary archaeologist swings into the Gentle Giant LTD world with a realistic 1/6 Scale Mini-Bust! Measuring approximately 6 inches tall, torch and whip in hand, this San Diego-exclusive, sepia-tinted bust is limited to only 1,000 pieces and comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Plus, get a free enamel pin of an Indiana Jones Jumbo figure when you buy at the show!
Star Wars Clone Wars Pre Vizsla 1/6 Scale Mini-Bust
SRP: $130.00A Gentle Giant LTD release! The leader of the Death Watch has arrived! Pre Vizsla, governor of the moon Concordia and secret leader of the famous Mandalorian commando group, is now the latest 1/6 scale mini-bust from Gentle Giant LTD! Raising the darksaber and measuring approximately 7 inches tall, this exclusive mini-bust features interchangeable helmeted and unhelmeted heads. Limited to only 750 pieces, it comes packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Star Wars R2-D2 Droid Factory Jumbo Figure
SRP: $80.00
It's R2-D2 as you remember him! For the first time, Gentle Giant LTD is releasing R2-D2 as you saw him in the 1979 Droid Factory set. Measuring approximately 7 inches tall, R2 comes with a removable third leg, so he can cruise around Mos Eisley like he owns the place! This exclusive figure comes packaged in a full-color box. Playset not included. Limited to only 500 pieces. Plus, get a free enamel pin of an Ahsoka Tano Jumbo figure when you buy at the show!
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