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New Hasbro Q&A Session!
Check out our next round of questions below and if you have any burning Indy questions for the fine folks at Hasbro, be sure to post in our forums or e-mail us and let us know!
IndianaJonesCollectors: With The Last Crusade hitting shelves now and the Temple of Doom wave hitting in September, what else can we expect from the 3 3/4" Indiana Jones line in 2008? We've seen pictures of two new deluxe sets (Mutt w/ Bike & Cairo Thugs) and the Akator Playset, anything else to look forward to in 2008?
Hasbro: We have indeed been front-loaded this year, as expected for a movie year. The next news for 3-3/4" will be in Spring 2009, and we should have pics to preview at Comic Con.
IJC: Do you have any plans to release Temple of Doom deluxe sets? I think items such as the sacrifice cage or the mine car would go great with any collection!
H: We agree, and there is a good chance at least one of those items will make it out in 2009.
IJC: How soon do you plan on releasing the second wave of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull basic figures? Are any of the following characters on your radar: Mac, Oxley, Army disguised Russians or the Alien? I would think all would be logical choices!
H: There will be a few more KOTCS figures later in 2009. A couple of your figures are in the works.
Thanks Hasbro! Be sure to post in our forums or e-mail us questions for the next session! Also check out the message below from the Hasbro Star Wars Team:
We have created two files to help folks at home anticipate and plan for our big Star Wars 7/26 launch. These files will be available for download at starwars.hasbro.com next Wednesday 7/16.
They are: 1. The "Hasbro Clone Wars Handbook" details almost everything that will be available 7/26 and over the course of the Fall for Clone Wars, with images of all basic figures, vehicles, exclusives, and more. 2. As the Handbook focuses on Clone Wars, and does not have actual anticipated on-shelf dates breakdowns of figures by wave, we have crafted a second companion spreasheet titled the "Hasbro Star Wars Fall 2008 Release Guide". This Excel spreadsheet details Clone War and Legacy Collection information, along with availability dates and wave breakdowns, so all collectors will know what to focus on when. Available 7/16 for download at starwars.hasbro.com!
IJC Review: Mickey Mouse “Indiana Jones”
Star Tours has been a major longtime component of the Magic Kingdom’s affiliation with Star Wars, so it was only a matter of time before Indiana Jones was brought into the mix. However, rather than creating a whole new action figure line like Star Tours, Disney chose to commemorate Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by releasing a PVC figurine of Mickey Mouse dressed in the costume of Indiana Jones. While a quick first glance may suggest nothing more than a simple trinket meant to cash in on the timely popularity of the Indy franchise, there are several surprises lurking inside the blister card. Click here or the images below to read the review!
Indy-Cast 33 is Live! Source: TheRaider.net
In Club Obi Wan this week, we speak with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull sketch card artist Noah Albrecht, find out if Indy has cracked the $300 million mark, discover if Frank Marshall has any plans for Indy 5, take a look at the new wave of Temple of Doom figures, review Indy's latest comic adventure and of course have a tonne of your emails and Indy Tales! So sit back and enjoy the last show before we take a break for 2 weeks - but don't worry, we'll be back with more Indy news, reviews and interviews in a fortnight!
Listen Now! Click here to listen online or right click "save as" to download the show directly to your PC.
IJC Giveaway Reminder! This month's giveaway is sponsored by Adammcdaniel.com (http://www.adammcdaniel.com/) The winner of the giveaway will take home a a signed print of Adam's Indiana Jones mock artwork of the RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK movie poster, based on the much-loved Drew Struzan/Charles White III "circus style" design used for their STAR WARS poster. The painting was done in oils on a 24 x 36" canvas. The titles were added digitally. You can find a step-by-step description of the painting's creation at right here! The poster is printed at a whopping 33" x 48"!
To be entered in the giveaway all you need to do is post at least 20 times in our forums between now and July 13th at Midnight EST. The winner will be picked at random from all eligible members. The prize will be shipped WorldWide for free, courtesy of Adammcdaniel.com
Hasbro Temple of Doom High Res Images!
We are happy to bring you the first look at the Hasbro Indiana Jones figure from the Temple of Doom Wave as well as the High Resolution Images of the rest of the new figures including Short Round, Temple Thug, Willie Scott, Temple Guard, and Mola Ram.
Click any of the images below for the High Resolution Shots!
IJC Exclusive Deal at Razor's Edge!
Any Indiana Jones Collectors.com reader who places an in stock order of $100.00 or more on Indy products, will receive a FREE character key (valued at $35.00). You can view the Indy Items at Razor's by clicking here. Some of the items in stock are:
Hasbro Indiana Jones 3.75" Wave 2 Revision 2 Factory Sealed Case Hasbro Indiana Jones 3.75" Wave 2 Revision 3 Factory Sealed Case Hasbro Indiana Jones Adventure Heroes Wave 1 Set of 6
All you have to do to get the free key is put the works IJC Key Promo in the message box at checkout and it will automatically be added to your order! Most in stock orders placed before 1pm EST will ship same day! This promotion will expire 9pm EST on 6/30/2008.
Randy Martinez Update!
Randy has two very special cards in his possession that are now up for auction on Ebay.They are full color sketch cards he did for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
As part of his deal with Topps, they return only 6 cards to each artist of the artists choice. For his six he did full color illustrations to make them extra special and rare. He only did full out art his "return" 6. Out of these six he has two left and that's it. Check them out below and click in each one for more info and to bid!
Also, Randy has a rare set of originals that were used for the Acme Exclusive Giclee for Sale. These are the REAL deal, 1 of 1's! These are hand painted in acrylic on illustration board. Each piece is approx 30 X 14. If interested contact Randy directly at randy@randymartinez.net for further information!
Hasbro Temple of Doom Images!
IJC Sponsor Urban-Collector.com has posted a picture from Hasbro's Wave 4 Indy Assortment, which is Temple of Doom themed, check it out below:
Hasbro Cashing Checks!
IJC reader SassyComb writes in to let us know that their 12'' Ark Redemption check was cashed on Friday! The Ark might be shipping soon! Thanks so much for the report!
IJC Joins the Hasbro Q&A Sessions!
IJC now joins the Bi-Monthly Hasbro Question and Answer Sessions, check out our first three questions below and if you have any burning Indy questions for the fine folks at Hasbro, be sure to post in our forums or e-mail us and let us know!
IndianaJonesCollectors: I know they originally said that the Last Crusade figures were due out in July, but now everywhere I look, it sounds like they'll be out sometime in June? When should we start to look for these on the pegs?
Hasbro: The exact date a wave arrives at retail is always tricky to pin down since when we forecast dates we allow time for shipment and dissemination from retail distribution centers in sizeable quantities. It's always possible that some retailers can get a small quantity out faster, and figures could start showing up by the end of the months. Based on our latest schedules they are on the water and due to land any day now in the States, and will find their way to retail in the next few weeks.
IJC: Well now that I have all of the 12" figures that are out, I'm anxiously awaiting the new batch!!! I know that Dovchenko will be released from KOTCS, but can you fill us in on what is next in the 12" line? I would love to see:
RAIDERS: Sallah, Belloq, Katanga, German mechanic TEMPLE: Mola Ram, Chether Lal, Indy in tux, Thugee, Lao Che CRUSADE: Henry Jones, Sr., Indy, Walter Donovan, Grail Knight KOTCS: Irina Spalko, Mac, Ugha Warrior, Crystal Skeleton
Any scoop? Preview Pics? Updates?
H: More goodness awaits for those who are patient! At least four of those are planned by ealy 2009, so hang in there. More details will be revealed at Comic-Con International.
IJC: We've heard talks of Indiana Jones Battle Packs. Which movies and or scenes will be represented in the battle packs? Will they be just standard figure battle packs, or can we expect other accessories like we see with some of the Star Wars Battle Packs. Opening of the Ark Battle Pack with Ark ghosts would be way cool!
H: Details on the initial Battle Packs, which will be retailer exclusives, will be revealed at Comic-Con International. Like our first Star Wars Battle Packs, the IJ Battle Packs will start out with primarily existing character decos, delivered in a combination that makes a complete play pattern for kids and kids alike.
Thanks Hasbro! Be sure to post in our forums or e-mail us questions for the next session!
Wave 3 Case Cracked!
Next IJC Giveaway Kicks off Today! Our June Giveaway kicks off today and runs for 30 days! This month's giveaway is sponsored by Adammcdaniel.com (http://www.adammcdaniel.com/) The winner of the giveaway will take home a a signed print of Adam's Indiana Jones mock artwork of the RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK movie poster, based on the much-loved Drew Struzan/Charles White III "circus style" design used for their STAR WARS poster. The painting was done in oils on a 24 x 36" canvas. The titles were added digitally. You can find a step-by-step description of the painting's creation at right here! The poster is printed at a whopping 33" x 48"!
To be entered in the giveaway all you need to do is post at least 20 times in our forums between now and July 13th at Midnight EST. The winner will be picked at random from all eligible members. The prize will be shipped WorldWide for free, courtesy of Adammcdaniel.com
San Diego Comic Con LEGO Indy Exclusive!
Posted at FBTB.com:
Just got this in an email; this year's San Diego Comic Con exclusive is not going to be Star Wars as I had hoped, but will be Indiana Jones-themed instead. Here's a teaser image:
Indiana Jones Collectors Review: Rene Belloq (Ark Ceremony) The best villains are those who are the dark reflection of the hero. These villains have moral codes and motivations that perfectly clash with those of the hero. These are the villains that make for great storytelling, and the pantheon of cinema is filled with them. Sherlock Holmes had Professor Moriarity. Batman had the Joker. Indiana Jones had Rene Belloq. Indy’s equal in many ways, Belloq was the dark reflection of Dr. Henry Jones Jr. Where Indiana sought knowledge, Belloq sought fortune. Where Indiana valued truth and fairness, Belloq dealt in lies and deceit. Where Indiana placed faith in science and empirical data, Belloq placed faith in the spiritual and supernatural. It is that faith which drove Belloq to find the lost Ark of the Covenant. Dressed in ceremonial garb, he opened the Ark and found a power beyond his expectations—and his control. For their first rendition of Rene Belloq, Hasbro chose the final appearance of the mercenary archaeologist, and like the Ark, it turns out to be much more than expected. Click here or the images below to read the review!
Doesn't melt away from your brain!
M&M's Mint crisp ads featuring Indiana Jones themes topped the mosted liked new ads list - proving all that Indy touches can become a gold idol. Read more about it here!
Indy bikes to be displayed in Milwaukee!
Two of the Soft Tail Harleys that were used during filming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will get museum treatment. They will be showcased at the Harley Davidson Museum which is opening July 12th of this year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Lego Indy Review!
SFGate tries their hand at Lego Indy game and gives it a gamer's thumb up. Read more here!
New Pre-Orders at Sideshow
Pre-Order the new Indiana Jones and Mutt Williams RAH (Real Action Heroes) from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, click the image below:
Also IN STOCK is the Indiana Jones Character Key - Framed or the Indiana Jones 2-Deck Collector Tin or maybe you just need the Indiana Jones Fedora - Collectors Edition - 100% Beaver to get in character. Of course if you don't need 100% authentic then Sideshow accommodates any budget with the Indiana Jones Fedora - Crushable Wool or the Indiana Jones Fedora - Fur Felt
Next IJC Giveaway, Last 2 Days!! Our May Giveaway is almost over. This month's contest is sponsored by RazorsEdgeCollectibles.com. The winner of the giveaway will take home a ACME Indiana Jones Character Key!
To be entered in the giveaway all you need to do is post at least 20 times in our forums between now and May 31st at Midnight EST. The winner will be picked at random from all eligible members. The prize will be shipped WorldWide for free, courtesy of .RazorsEdgeCollectibles.com!
Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull Takes in $311 million Worldwide in 5 Days!
According to CNN.com, Indy took in $151.1 million in the U.S. and Canada from Thursday to the holiday Monday and $160 million overseas, though not including Monday. It marked the second biggest Memorial Day weekend opening ever!
Image Guide Update: Gentle Giant Artifact Crate (Collection 1) (Click the below Image for Full Size View)
Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull Takes in $126,000,000 in 4 days!
According to BoxOfficeMojo.com as of May. 25th 2008 the latest Indy Movie took in an estimated $126,000,000 thus far.
Indiana Jones Collectors Toy Guide # 3 Burger King Tomb Reveal (Click the below Image for Full Size View)
Image Guide Update: BlockBuster Poster Art Tumblers (Click the below Image for Full Size View)
Indiana Jones Collectors Review: Indiana Jones with the Crystal Skull Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull brings us an Indy that is as sly and daring as before. Age hasn’t slowed him down, and the forces of evil are just as strong even if the faces have changed. Leaving behind an era of Christian relics, Indiana now finds himself in search of a very alien-esque artifact that can harness the psychic powers of the mind. Of course, he must find it before the Soviets do. With such a compelling story, it would be foolish to exclude a figure of Indy carrying this particular prize. Fortunately, Hasbro gave us such a figure in its inaugural Crystal Skull wave. With the Crystal Skull of Akator in hand, this figure shows us just how much and how little the years have changed Indiana Jones. Click here or the images below to read the review!
Image Guide Update: Gentle Giant Artifact Crate (Collection 3) (Click the below Image for Full Size View)
Toys R Us Buy 2 Get 1 Free Starts Sunday!
Indiana Jones Collectors Toy Guide # 2 Burger King Motor Wheels Mutt (Click the below Image for Full Size View)
Indiana Jones Collectors Image Guide Update: Gentle Giant Artifact Crate (Click the below Image for Full Size View)
Indiana Jones Collectors Image Guide # 1 Burger King Toys (Click the below Image for Full Size View)
Indiana Jones Collectors Review: Irina Spalko (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) Nearly as memorable as Indiana Jones and his adventures are the formidable villains he has confronted during his cinematic quests. First, there was Indy’s professional rival and greatest adversary, the amoral curator-turned-mercenary Rene Belloq. Then came the sadistic Thuggee priest Mola Ram. Finally, there was the power-hungry Nazi sympathizer Walter Donovan. All were unique and presented Indy with different physical and psychological challenges. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is no different. In addition to bringing Indy out of the pre-war years and into the early years of the Cold War, this adventure pits our hero against Soviet agent Irina Spalko, a villainess with her own brand of evil and a fixation on the potential for psychic powers as a Soviet weapon. By all accounts, Spalko is poised to be one of Indy’s greatest challenges yet. Click here or the images below to read the review!
We have some great new images of the New Titanium Series Vehicles Coming Soon from Hasbro:
Our May Giveaway kicks off today. This month's contest is sponsored by RazorsEdgeCollectibles.com. The winner of the giveaway will take home a ACME Indiana Jones Character Key!
To be entered in the giveaway all you need to do is post at least 20 times in our forums between now and May 31st at Midnight EST. The winner will be picked at random from all eligible members. The prize will be shipped WorldWide for free, courtesy of .RazorsEdgeCollectibles.com! If you are looking for great Indy Collectibles, be sure to check out .RazorsEdgeCollectibles.com where you can now order: Hasbro Indiana Jones Adventure Heroes Wave 1 Set of 6 Topps Indiana Jones & Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Hobby Box Acme Archives Indiana Jones Character Key Free US Shipping And Pre-Order: Preorder Cinemaquette Indiana Jones Statue Preorder Gentle Giant Indiana Jones Mini Bust Preorder Gentle Giant Indiana Jones on Horse Statue Preorder Kotobukiya Raiders of the Lost Ark Vinyl Statue Preorder Sideshow Medicom Henry Jones RAH 12" Figure Preorder Sideshow Medicom Indiana Jones RAH 12" Figure
Raiders of the Toy Box - Indiana Jones action figure movie! (Source: YouTube.com)
The classic truck chase from Raiders, as performed with action
figures. I bought these toys last Thursday May 1st, and made this
movie in 3 days all by myself.
Indiana Jones Collectors Review: Indiana Jones with Temple Idol (Raiders of the Lost Ark) In addition to the theatrical and television debuts of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the massive multimedia event Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, this Memorial Day will see the long-awaited return of cinema’s most iconic adventurer. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull brings Junior into the Cold War years, older but still as daring as ever. Of course, as with any fantasy summer blockbuster, the merchandising machine always thunders full speed ahead in the weeks leading up to the film’s release, setting the stage for record-breaking profits. For Indiana Jones, the largest and most anticipated element of the Lucasfilm marketing goliath is the premiere of Hasbro’s saga-encompassing toy line. Already dominating the Star Wars toy universe, the natural expectation is that Hasbro will harness that experience and bring all of their strengths (and few of their weaknesses) to this new realm. The question is, though, can they do it? Preview Night aside, this review will be the first of many to analyze Hasbro’s offerings. Like our hero, we will embark on our own quest to discover the answer to that question. Click here or the images below to read the review!
Indiana Jones Collectors Review: “Taters of the Lost Ark” (Mr. Potato Head) On May 1, 2008, the Indiana Jones marketing machine kicks into high gear, and the merchandising bonanza will begin. Naturally, Indiana Jones Collectors will be here to bring you a variety of in-depth reviews. Those of you who are also regular visitors to our companion site Yodasnews.com already know what to expect. In honor of the official release of all things Indiana Jones, we are pleased to bring you a special “Preview Night” product review—the Indiana Jones Mr. Potato Head, affectionately dubbed “Taters of the Lost Ark”!! Click here or the image below to read the review!
Gentle
Giant Post NYCC Indy Exclusive Information!
From Gentle Giant Ltd
We know that you have been patiently awaiting the web
sales of the Gentle Giant Convention Exclusives recently available at the 2008
New York Comic Con. Tentatively; we are looking to put the following items up
on the web, this Friday, May 2nd.
Indian Jones Artifact Crate Paperweight (3 collections) $35 each Each crate features a detachable magnetic whip and fedora, a removable crate lid and rubber snakes. Collections are randomly packed; therefore we cannot guarantee the contents of each crate ordered. Every crate is specific to one of three artifact collections. Collection 1 includes: the Golden Idol and Well of Souls hieroglyphics Tablet. Collection 2 includes: the Sankara Stones and Holy Grail Cup. Collection 3 includes the Crystal Skull. These items will be limited to One per Premier Guild Member. ALL duplicate orders will be cancelled. Items will be available on a first come first serve basis.
Shia Hosts LEGO Indy Mini-Movie May 10th! (Source: TheRaider.net by Mitchell Hallock)
The folks at LEGO are sending LEGO Indy off on the high road to adventure in style with a premiere of a full-length CGI "mini-movie" featuring LEGO Indy, and hosted by Kingdom of the Crystal Skull star, Shia LaBeouf. Similar to the Star Wars LEGO mini-movie Revenge of the Brick this will be a great way to get fans ready for the new LEGO game that will be coming out on all systems in June.
While fans have seen clips of the action in the game so far from the game trailer that recreates the famous opening of Indiana Jones trekking through the Peruvian jungle in 1936 looking for the danger -filled temple that holds the golden fertility idol, this will be much longer and in four parts.
Raiders of the Lost Brick, is slated to premiere as a commercial event within the Cartoon Network Toonami(TM) programming block Saturday, May 10 at 9 p.m. The event, running over four minutes in length, will be hosted by Shia LaBeouf, star of the much-anticipated feature film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Leading up to the mini-movie premiere, Cartoon Network will promote the event through custom on-air spots and online elements at CartoonNetwork.com. Visitors to the Website will get a sneak peek of the on-air event by checking out part one of the mini movie, debuting on the site the week of April 28.
The following week, part two will be posted to view, with the full-length mini movie available online following the on-air premiere. In addition, Cartoon Network.com will feature a custom gaming opportunity that features three levels of a LEGO Indiana Jones online game building in difficulty, one level per week, starting April 28.
For more information, or to view the first two blocks of the film before the full-length premiere, visit CartoonNetwork.com/LEGOIndianaJones starting April 28. To see LEGO Indiana Jones products, including the four new sets available starting May 1, get fun downloads like wallpaper and screen savers or play a game, visit www.indianajones.LEGO.com.
INDIANA JONES MR POTATO HEAD!
New Crystal Skull Pix Coming for Sale! (Source: TheRaider.net by Mitchell Hallock)
Official Pix is announcing that they will soon be stocking new images for sale from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! On their site they have announced:
New Indiana Jones IV Photos At Blockbuster Our good friends at Blockbuster have secured four new EXCLUSIVE Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull images from Official pix. These very cool IJ4 images have been packaged in a special debossed IJ logo 11x14 inch mat and will be available in some 4500 stores nationwide in limited quantities. If you are a IJ collector, don't miss them when they hit the shelves May 1st!
New Indiana Jones IV Photos Coming We are happy to announce that on May 1st Official Pix will introduce 25 new 8x10 inch licensed Indiana Jones IV images for sale online. Customers who do not want to see spoilers before the film should definitely stay away as many of the images are very revealing!
Indiana Jones Premium Format - Order Now!
The time for preorder is finally upon us, the exclusive is sold out but you still have time to secure the standard edition, which is sure to sell out soon as well, click below to order!
New Hasbro Toys Debut at HasbroToyShop.com!
HasbroToyShop gets the first glimpse of the figures from the third wave of Indy figures! Wave 3 is based on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and includes Grail Knight, Young Indy, Dr. Elsa, Colonel Vogel and Dr. Henry Jones!
New IndyShop Exclusives Launch Today! (Posted at StarWars.com)
IndianaJonesShop launches
three new exclusive items today,
including an all-new
Indiana Jones
Short Round Character Key, a set of vintage Temple of Doom
lobby cards, and a very rare '80s THX Indiana Jones poster! See the
item descriptions below for details --
An IndianaJonesShop exclusive, the Short Round Character Key is limited to just 750 pieces worldwide, making it more rare than many editions released in the popular Star Wars series of Character Keys (even the debut Indy key had an edition size of 1,000!). Short Round has been reproduced on a clear acetate cel which "floats" above the illustrated backing board displaying the character's unique color set, stats, and various sketches. The matte measures 6" x 8" and the artwork is approximately 4" x 6". The edition number is printed on a chrome metal plaque and an IndianaJonesShop-branded certificate of authenticity is included.
Recently discovered among a stash of other vintage advertising materials housed in Lucasfilm's archives, this set of eight 11x14 inch lobby cards from the second Indy adventure depict several great scenes from the movie, and are still housed in the original plastic sleeves issued from the printer. Complete lobby card sets are traditionally much harder to find than the original release poster accompanying a movie's release, so don't miss this great opportunity to pick up a rare and limited collectible!
Back when it was still called "Lucasfilm Ltd. THX Sound System" in the mid-'80s, select theaters which housed the state-of-the-art THX hardware got to display this rare one-sheet in their lobbies, touting the many advantages of the THX theatrical experience. What makes this particular one-sheet extra special, though, is the inclusion of 1984's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in the poster's artwork -- that's Indy and Willie Scott making their getaway in the film's Shanghai sequence on screen, which is repeated in the film frames reproduced at upper right (we're guessing this poster either accompanied the theatrical run of Temple of Doom in 1984 or was released shortly thereafter). This rare theatrical one-sheet, which measures 27x39.5 inches and comes rolled, represents a piece of cinematic history which would look fantastic framed up in your home theater. And the Indiana Jones content makes this specific THX poster particularly desirable. These are available in EXTREMELY limited quantities and aren't expected to last long, so make sure to pick up yours today! Head on over the all-new IndianaJonesShop for these and more great Indiana Jones collectibles!
March Giveaway Winner! Last Month's contest (sponsored by RazorsEdgeCollectibles.com.) was for a Sideshow Raiders of Lost Ark Indiana Jones 12" Figure . To be entered to win, readers had to locate five keywords and send them in to gain entry. The five keywords were Ark, Skull, Jungle Cruiser, Father and Harrison and the winner is Neil P. from Brigantine NJ. Thanks to all who entered and Razor's Edge for the prize! Look for a new giveaway in the next few days!
Indy Bust Update: Aussie Gen Con
Exclusive!!
We just got word from Gentle Giant that there will
be a Exclusive Variant of the Indy Bust for Gen Con Australia. First posted at
Mousedroid.com and on GentleGiantCollectors.com later that day was this Mini
Bust:
 This version, with the Idol in the hand of Indy, will be exclusive to the Con. The general release version will not include the idol, but will sport the new look of this bust (still pending final approval). A portion will be held back for members of the Gentle Giant PGM Club for purchase after the show. GG also said they intend to make as many as possible, if not all show exclusives available to the PGM, so good news on all fronts! A big thanks to GG for the info!
Indiana Jones Premium Format Update!
What will you be doing on April 18th? If you
are a collector then you surely will be hitting your refresh button
over and over again at 9:58 a.m. PDT just waiting for the streamline
ordering from Sideshow Collectibles for the Premium Format Indiana
Jones. And if you haven't seen the new Toyfare then
click here and check out our forums for an inside look
here
Indy Gets a New Look!
You can toss the old pictures of the Indy Mini Bust out
the window! Our friends at
Mousedroid.com posted the below picture as
part of the Australian Toy Fair where Indy sports a new sculpt and idol in
hand! With plenty of buzz on the boards, we went direct to Gentle Giant Ltd to
ask what was going on. Was it a variant or show exclusive or was this the new
updated Indy?
GG has confirmed to
GentleGiantCollectors.com that this is the most recent version, but
not the final version. They are still in the approval stage with Lucas but I
think everyone will agree this is a great improvement from what was seen in
New York and a welcome improvement. Nice Job GG!
Indiana Jones Premium Format!
Don't look now (okay so definitely look) but
Indy just got super-sized over at Sideshow Collectibles. Up next for
your collecting enjoyment will be the Premium Format Indiana Jones!
Click the image below for more info as it comes in!
Indyfans World Premiere! (Source: TheRaider.net by Mitchell Hallock)
You don't have to wait until May 22nd to see Indiana Jones on the big screen, in fact you can see a lot of Indys on April 27th! The long awaited premiere of the fan made documentary; Indyfans and the Quest for Fortune and Glory by Red Dot Film Studios will make its public debut at the 9th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival in California on April 27th.
Click here for the full article!
And check out the Director's Message below:
New ACME Character Keys! (Source: IndianaJonesShop.com) Fans of Acme Archives' popular Character Key series will be thrilled to discover a new line based on the Indiana Jones saga is launching, with Indy leading the charge! With an edition size of just 1,000, this Indiana Jones Character Key depicts the adventurer in an animated pose, complete with signature fedora, leather jacket, and whip. Indy's been reproduced on a clear acetate cel which "floats" above the illustrated backing board displaying the character's unique color set, stats, and sketches of his Smith & Wesson revolver, the Headpiece to the Staff of Ra, and the Golden Fertility Idol from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Don't wait to take advantage of this exclusive offering which is the first in a brand new series! Matte measures 6" x 8" and the artwork is approximately 4" x 6". The edition number is printed on a chrome metal plaque and a certificate of authenticity is included.
Also, coming soon
IndianaJonesShop.com Grand Opening Discount and Free Gift!
Indiana Jones Snacks! (Source: TheRaider.net)
Be sure to stop by TheRaider.net and check out a great report on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull tie-ins on everything from cereals, to crackers, cookies and much more. Click here to read the story and see the images!
Gentle
Giant NYCC Information!
From Gentle Giant Ltd
Mark your calendars for the upcoming New York Comic Con to be held at the Javits Center in New York City, beginning on Friday, April 18th and continuing through Sunday, April 20th. Come out and visit Gentle Giant Ltd at booth 923! Convention Exclusives Indian Jones Artifact Crate Paperweight (3 collections) $35 each |
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