Thursday, July 31, 2008

Gentle Giant Bust Update

News from San Diego Comic Con:

The Wizard of Oz mini busts made their debut. They have been slated for a Fall '08 release. Fall is quickly approaching so more definite details should be announced soon. I imagine they will be 1/6 scale like the Harry Potter and Star Wars busts, standing approximately 6 1/2" to 6 3/4". Suggested retail price is $55.00. Definately affordable for the average Oz collector.

http://sdcc08.figures.com/showphoto.php?photo=3816&size=big&cat=

A poster on the Gentle Giant forum has said the larger busts that have been on display throughout the year were mock ups to portray how the final product should appear. Gentle Giant is considering releasing the larger versios if the sales are brisk enough for the smaller ones. Gentle Giant has wonderful artisans and I expect the Oz busts will be popular in any size. No updates to report on the Flying Monkey sculpture yet.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Cinar Pt. 2

Handkerchief



Poster









A company from Taiwan produced some lovely collectibles last year.























Friday, July 11, 2008

April Tin Man Entry Figurines Pt. 1

1.) Kurt Adler 7" fabric mache 1999

2.) Lenox 9 1/2" china with 24K accents 2004

3.) Kurt Adler 6" resin 2004




All of these pieces are from Westland Giftware and are resin unless otherwise noted.
4.) 7" 2004

5.) 3 3/4" 2006

6.) Pewter 3 3/4" 2006

7.) Pewter 31/2" 2007

8.) 3 3/4" 2003

9.) 7 1/4" 2006



10.) Wade 3 1/2" porcelain edition of 500 2004

11.) Shelia's 1 3/4" wood 2001

12.) Franklin Mint 4" Tesori porcelain 1989

13.) Westland Giftware 3 1/2" resin Tin Cow 2002

14. Dave Grossman 7 1/4" cold cast marble sculpted by Michael Roche 1989

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

New Cloth Dolls from Madame Alexander

These dolls are really cute! They measure 18 inches doll and should retail around $60. Projected release is for November. Just in time for Christmas!