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Old 04-07-2018, 03:45 PM   #2071
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^I'm thinking the same. Collector's gallery is going pretty strong, which is probably taking over for their 1/4 lines, but there definitely seems to be a shift toward more affordable collectibles. I think we'll see busts for a while, but only here and there.
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Old 04-07-2018, 04:56 PM   #2072
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I wouldn’t be surprised to see GG drop out of the statue/bust market altogether at some point in the near future. Writing has been on the wall for some time with their increased focus on Jumbo Figures and now they’re officially branching out into the toy/novelty market.

As far as I know they aren’t producing any 1:4 scale material anymore so IF Fireball sees the light of day I’d say it’ll be a minor miracle at this point.

Their Mini Busts used to be the company’s bread and butter, now they’re few and far between. As a long time collector of their Star Wars MBs I find it rather sad that the franchise is stronger than ever and they aren’t capatilizing on it.
3D scanning was company’s primary focus and the collectibles division always seemed a bit like a hobby. Even when they were big on minibusts, they never released a whole lot of products a year. And since 3D Systems bought Gentle Giant, the collectibles divisions keeps shifting their focus. Remember when they sold digital 3D models on their site?

3D Systems stock is in the crapper and they really don’t seem to know what to do with their 3D printing business much less the collectibles. Very sad. My 1/4 scale gentle giant statues and some old minibusts are some my favorite collectibles I own.
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Old 04-07-2018, 10:03 PM   #2073
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Amazon has Kat-Ya for $166.18 (+tax) shipped.

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Trap-Ka...le+giant+katya

If that isn't a sign that this line is dead....

I also noticed in an email from GG that they are getting more focused on toys.
So, I can't see Fireball happening.
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Old 04-09-2018, 01:42 PM   #2074
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Just hang on until SDCC...
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Old 04-09-2018, 08:52 PM   #2075
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Old 04-09-2018, 09:38 PM   #2076
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Old 04-10-2018, 05:02 AM   #2077
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I'm assuming Fireball will be there, and the pre_order will happen.
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Old 04-10-2018, 10:14 PM   #2078
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I hope Fireball gets made.
I just got Kat-Ya and love her.
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Old 04-29-2018, 03:48 PM   #2079
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I hope Fireball gets made.
I just got Kat-Ya and love her.
I think it's safe to assume Fireball will happen at some point.
My biggest worry is, will the quality match Derby, Kat-Ya?
..as Lucky while being good, didn't seem quite as well made.
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Old 05-12-2018, 03:39 PM   #2080
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Gently Giant sent me the missing Dog Tags for my LUCK Statue of the Honey Trap line for free to Germany!!
SUPERB CUSTOMER SERVICE !!!

THANK YOU GENTLY GIANT!!







Fitting to my other Honey Trap girl

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