Jumbo Vintage Boba Fett review

[IrishJedi]

I noticed that someone criticized the GG Jumbo Fett for the tool below his right kneecap not being painted orange (like the 21 Back Fett.) But now I see that at least the Trilogo Fett didn't have it painted either. So the GG Fett does match the paint on some vintage figures after all.

Eh. I think they just plain missed it, or made a creative decision to not paint it in production (though the latter would kinda fly in the face of the purpose of these things).

 

[Shropt]

Eh. I think they just plain missed it, or made a creative decision to not paint it in production (though the latter would kinda fly in the face of the purpose of these things).

And this is what I mean. They spend all of that time renewing the mold lines then screw up the paint apps. That right there is the definition of Gentle Giant as a company.

 

[IrishJedi]

Yeah, I hear that. So far, though, nothing has been a deal-breaker for me. Not even the exorbitant prices for the exclusives or the over-sized packaging. But since it's GG, there's bound to be something that rankles between now and 18+ more of these things. Of course, I never really collected any of their lines before... just an item here and there. So I haven't been burned like many have.

 

[thenammagazine]

Yeah, I hear that. So far, though, nothing has been a deal-breaker for me. Not even the exorbitant prices for the exclusives or the over-sized packaging. But since it's GG, there's bound to be something that rankles between now and 18+ more of these things. Of course, I never really collected any of their lines before... just an item here and there. So I haven't been burned like many have.

Wait until they begin the International Exclusive releases for this line.

 

[Mortar Conn]

Love the nostalgia of these for fans that grew up with the Kenner originals, but the ridiculous price tag is a deal killer.

 

[galactiboy]

I'm kind of hoping the regular releases will be tough sells and I can score some on the cheap after a year or so.

 

[IrishJedi]

It's going to depend on the Edition Sizes.

 

[Darth Waller]

I'm kind of hoping the regular releases will be tough sells and I can score some on the cheap after a year or so.

Nope, because I'll be buying them when they come out and I don't want to take that kind of hit on SW figures.

 

[galactiboy]

Nope, because I'll be buying them when they come out and I don't want to take that kind of hit on SW figures.

I'm counting on you overspending and having to sell them to me for $20 a pop so you can keep your house

 

[GreatFire]

If Gentle Giant plays this right and keeps a tight, staggered release schedule and appropriate individual edition sizes, I think these will make for a treasured set for those who are into the line.

 

[IrishJedi]

I'm counting on you overspending and having to sell them to me for $20 a pop so you can keep your house

That is indeed the cycle of many collectors these days.

 

[Darth Waller]

I'm counting on you overspending and having to sell them to me for $20 a pop so you can keep your house

Eh, at least I can live in my Sideshow boxes if that happens.

 

[thenammagazine]

I'm counting on you overspending and having to sell them to me for $20 a pop so you can keep your house

I do see these winding up being threadwarmers in the WTS boards when everyone expects to get what they paid for them.

 

[galactiboy]

Eh, at least I can live in my Sideshow boxes if that happens.

I think we all have that as our eventual "back up" plan

"Come see my collection and home; they are one and the same"

I've already got the building material in my garage

 

[Darth Waller]

I just got the Vader bust last week, so I just added a new wing on my house.

 

[galactiboy]

Yes, with him you get 4 boxes... so at the very least guest quarters are secured. And that Styrofoam makes for great insulation

 

[Darth Waller]

I only got 2 boxes since it's the regular, but I did pick up the exclusive stand off eBay. Did they use 2 boxes for the stand or did they come up with a different configuration for the regular busts?

 

[IrishJedi]

I see the awesome 1:6 Hasbro Ark box in there.

 

[galactiboy]

I was thinking there was an outer shipping box and an cardboard (not shiny) artbox for both?

I think the stand was just included in the box with the Anakin portrait and dome pieces. But honestly, unboxing that thing was such a pain I've blocked much of the experience out

 

[galactiboy]

I see the awesome 1:6 Hasbro Ark box in there.

Not there anymore though... I sold it off in anticipation of the Sideshow 1/6 Then got bored with the idea of owning a 1/6 Arc