Gentle Giant is an American company that produces high-end collectibles and replicas of film, television, comic book, and video game properties. Its products are highly detailed and primarily made for collectors and enthusiasts.
Founded in 2002 by Karl Meyer, Gentle Giant began as a digital scanning and 3D printing studio, creating digital models for movie studios and toy companies.
In 2003, Gentle Giant transitioned into producing its own line of collectible statues and busts.
In 2015, the company was acquired by 3D Systems, a leader in additive manufacturing.
Today, Gentle Giant continues to produce highly detailed and limited edition collectibles for fans and collectors.
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Gentle Giant produces highly detailed and limited edition statues of popular characters from film, television, comic books, and video games.
Gentle Giant produces highly detailed and limited edition busts of popular characters from film, television, comic books, and video games.
Gentle Giant produces highly detailed and limited edition mini-busts of popular characters from film, television, comic books, and video games.
Gentle Giant produces a highly detailed replica of Rey's lightsaber from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, complete with a display stand.
Gentle Giant produces highly detailed bookends featuring the Deadpool logo, perfect for displaying your collection of comics or graphic novels.
Gentle Giant is known for producing high-end and highly detailed collectibles and replicas of popular film, television, comic book, and video game properties.
Gentle Giant products can be purchased from their online store, as well as from other retailers that specialize in collectibles, such as Sideshow Collectibles or Entertainment Earth.
Gentle Giant products are known for their high quality and attention to detail, which can justify their higher price point, especially for serious collectors or avid fans of a particular franchise.
A statue typically depicts a full-bodied character, while a bust focuses only on a character's head, neck, and shoulders. Both types of collectibles can be highly detailed and collectible-worthy, depending on the company producing them and the character being depicted.
The exact number of pieces produced for Gentle Giant's limited edition products varies by product and is typically indicated in the product description. Some pieces may be more limited than others, with as few as a few hundred produced.