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.

Cinar Pt. 2

Handkerchief

Poster

A company from Taiwan produced some lovely collectibles last year.

Originally intended for Asian distribution the company has granted eBay seller Totosbuys exclusivity to sell a small quantity in the United States. Be sure to check out this beautiful collection. Very limited supply. Once they are gone, they're gone!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cinar-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz-4-Blessings-Import-rare_W0QQitemZ350081510570QQihZ022QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cinar-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz-12-Pin-back-buttons-rare_W0QQitemZ350081508789QQihZ022QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dorothy-Cinar-Double-Rotating-Music-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz_W0QQitemZ250273202427QQihZ015QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dorothy-Globe-jewelry-box-Cinar-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz-LE_W0QQitemZ350081517766QQihZ022QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dorothy-Trinket-Box-Cinar-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz-RARE-LE_W0QQitemZ350081516185QQihZ022QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Scarf-Blue-20-Cinar-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz-rare_W0QQitemZ350081510139QQihZ022QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Scarf-Pink-20-Cinar-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz-rare_W0QQitemZ250273192921QQihZ015QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tray-Puzzle-Cinar-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz-rare-Oz-Munchkins_W0QQitemZ250273192078QQihZ015QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tray-Puzzle-Cinar-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz-rare-Oz-w-Robot_W0QQitemZ350081508964QQihZ022QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tray-Puzzle-Cinar-Japan-Wizard-of-Oz-rare-Oz-w-toto_W0QQitemZ250273193556QQihZ015QQcategoryZ197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Tonner Dolls Fall Releases

http://www.tonnerdoll.com/wizofoz.htm#2008fh

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

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!