Is it just me or...

The Big Man · 05-20-2008, 03:46 PM

is it real quiet lately?? Gentle Giant have hardly announced anything recently. The odd thing they have revealed has been anything but exciting at least on the Star Wars front. Where/what are the next full size statues?? Where/what are the next dioramas, maquettes, busts???

It just seems to me that there hasn't been any real buzz around these boards in some time. If you switched the clock back two years it was a world of difference.

I don't know maybe it's just me losing my interest slightly but I can't help think GG are dragging their heels??

What do the rest of you guys think??

Sledge Hammer! · 05-20-2008, 04:30 PM

I dunno, it has been awfully quiet of late. Maybe they're saving things up for San Diego Comic Con?

AndyT2 · 05-20-2008, 04:53 PM

My first posting, i feel Gentle Giant generally begrudge feeding its customers information. Almost as if we are a hindrance and only give info on their website as an afterthought. I love the products but find their customer relations very poor.
I would imagine before and during San diego comic con the blog will become active again. And exclusives and future editions will start flowing again.

Igo · 05-21-2008, 02:59 AM

Im sure they're gearing up for SDCC... not too far away.

statuemonger · 05-21-2008, 03:46 AM

I have requested info from their website on four occasions with no response. They say 3-5 business days and it has been 2 weeks since my last request!!! I was asking about the Jason maquette and the Count and Ventress statue. What a crappy way to treat a paying customer!!

They Stink, lots!!!!

abarron · 05-21-2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by statuemonger

They Stink, lots!!!!

And you have just realised this??

I bet they are gonna hold of till SDCC and have a load of exclusives too

armitage · 05-21-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by The Big Man

I don't know maybe it's just me losing my interest slightly but I can't help think GG are dragging their heels??

It's not just you.
They are dragging their feet.

Brru · 05-21-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Igo

Im sure they're gearing up for SDCC... not too far away.

yeah imagine how much coordination that must take. SDCC is the biggest time of year for them and I remember things got quiet last year to. You couldnt hear it cause we were all complaining about something else at that time.

Phart007 · 05-21-2008, 03:48 PM

They seem to be taking forever to release things also, the Darth Maul & Bloodfin statue was due in January and it's only just been released.

What about the R2D2 statue ? It must be a year now since that was first announced.

Hellboy · 05-21-2008, 05:10 PM

GG has always been tardy with their releases but there does seem to be an overall lack of product lately. I've been continuing to buy the small amount of MBs I like but am loosing interest in the animated maquettes. I'm not impressed with the new Obi-Wan and think Maul looks ridiculous. I'm at a point now where I'm asking myself if I want to continue collecting the line. Add to that the frustration of years past with the exclusive nightmares and the amount of great product being released by Sideshow means GG is going to need to fight harder to earn my hard earned dollar.