Author Topic: Gentle Giant Q&A Thread (Read 3968 times)

sithmasterc · « **Reply #60 on:** September 17, 2012, 09:32:35 AM »

This is going to be a tough question.is there going to be 2 different versions of the gamorrean Guard?I was looking at some reviews on GG's site and they were not kind.The POTF is the PMG exclusive but will there be a ROTJ version as well?just curious

rogue01 · « **Reply #61 on:** September 17, 2012, 11:04:47 AM »

Quote from: sithmasterc on September 17, 2012, 09:32:35 AM

This is going to be a tough question.is there going to be 2 different versions of the gamorrean Guard?I was looking at some reviews on GG's site and they were not kind.The POTF is the PMG exclusive but will there be a ROTJ version as well?just curious

Yep! As we mentioned before, we'll be soliciting a ROTJ version of the Gamorrean Guard tomorrow. PGMs now get the POTF version.

As for reviews... ::shrug:: you're not going to please everyone. Doesn't stop us from trying, but nothing is 100% perfect.

sithmasterc · « **Reply #62 on:** September 17, 2012, 12:53:22 PM »

True that.

Lt. Starfox · « **Reply #63 on:** September 17, 2012, 01:05:31 PM »

I know you use a separate company for your shipping, but my question is this: Why, when we get an email stating that an order has shipped with a link for tracking, I click on the link, but there is no tracking info or tracking number?

rogue01 · « **Reply #64 on:** September 17, 2012, 01:09:16 PM »

Quote from: Lt. Starfox on September 17, 2012, 01:05:31 PM

I know you use a separate company for your shipping, but my question is this: Why, when we get an email stating that an order has shipped with a link for tracking, I click on the link, but there is no tracking info or tracking number?

Excellent question. Usually when you get those e-mails, they're sent out right when the tracking number is generated. However, most tracking numbers don't go fully active until the package has been picked up and they've been scanned, creating a few hours lag time.

Lt. Starfox · « **Reply #65 on:** September 17, 2012, 01:57:57 PM »

Quote from: rogue01 on September 17, 2012, 01:09:16 PM

Quote from: Lt. Starfox on September 17, 2012, 01:05:31 PM
I know you use a separate company for your shipping, but my question is this: Why, when we get an email stating that an order has shipped with a link for tracking, I click on the link, but there is no tracking info or tracking number?

Excellent question. Usually when you get those e-mails, they're sent out right when the tracking number is generated. However, most tracking numbers don't go fully active until the package has been picked up and they've been scanned, creating a few hours lag time.

thanks for the info...

rogue01 · « **Reply #66 on:** September 18, 2012, 06:38:12 PM »

Just in case y'all missed the announcement earlier - http://blog.gentlegiantltd.com/?p=937

grievous66 · « **Reply #67 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:44:14 PM »

i just whated to thank you for makeing the boba fett a lot easer to get this time around i order mine 1minte after it went up. i just got watto today all i can say is wow. you guys make some great stuff i will allways be a gentle giant collecter i wish you guys world do amanaman tho bust and a sture

jason thanks and keep up the great work

rogue01 · « **Reply #68 on:** September 19, 2012, 11:16:49 AM »

Thanks Jason! =D

Darth Spice · « **Reply #69 on:** September 19, 2012, 12:41:05 PM »

I really do think you guys have turned it up a notch this year. The mini busts choices are solid, the PGM has paid the dividends for collectors and I can't wait for the Maul statue! It's also really cool how the 12-inch vintage line has held the appeal with collectors. Thumbs up all over the place for you guys, and keep up the great work.

sithmasterc · « **Reply #70 on:** September 19, 2012, 03:28:53 PM »

Indeed Spice.I just pre ordered the missile firing Fett.

colwildcat · « **Reply #71 on:** September 19, 2012, 08:47:39 PM »

Can someone explain the PGM membership a little? As I understand, you pay $70 for the right to get 10% off of purchases for the year, but you also get one of the welcome gifts, like the Gamorrean Guard? Am I missing something?

I'm just trying to understand if joining in September for 2012 is worth it.

Also, when you preorder at GG, do they charge your cc now or when the item ships?

Lt. Starfox · « **Reply #72 on:** September 20, 2012, 07:37:01 AM »

You are correct on all acounts.....plus some items are only available thru the PGM, and some show exclusives are sold to PGM members also that can't make the conventions. Generally, the PGM is worth the money, since you get a nice bust or other item that generally costs around the $70....also this year, they are giving a $30 coupon off 1 in stock item, so that is pretty handy as well

sithmasterc · « **Reply #73 on:** September 20, 2012, 11:51:32 AM »

Yep that's how I got my R5-D4.

rogue01 · « **Reply #74 on:** September 21, 2012, 10:35:57 AM »

Quote from: Lt. Starfox on September 20, 2012, 07:37:01 AM

You are correct on all acounts.....plus some items are only available thru the PGM, and some show exclusives are sold to PGM members also that can't make the conventions. Generally, the PGM is worth the money, since you get a nice bust or other item that generally costs around the $70....also this year, they are giving a $30 coupon off 1 in stock item, so that is pretty handy as well

Ha! Seems like y'all don't need me 'round here. ;-) You've got things well in hand.

Lt. Starfox · « **Reply #75 on:** September 21, 2012, 02:59:33 PM »

Quote from: rogue01 on September 21, 2012, 10:35:57 AM

Quote from: Lt. Starfox on September 20, 2012, 07:37:01 AM
You are correct on all acounts.....plus some items are only available thru the PGM, and some show exclusives are sold to PGM members also that can't make the conventions. Generally, the PGM is worth the money, since you get a nice bust or other item that generally costs around the $70....also this year, they are giving a $30 coupon off 1 in stock item, so that is pretty handy as well

Ha! Seems like y'all don't need me 'round here. ;-) You've got things well in hand.

thanks, but we still need you !

sithmasterc · « **Reply #76 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:29:19 AM »

One quick question.I saw somewhere that the coin with the Gamorrean guard is going to be 3 inches.is the the diameter or the radius?

Lord-Penter · « **Reply #77 on:** September 24, 2012, 04:16:48 AM »

I LOVE the new Palpy bust & was surprised in how fast he sold out?
Is it a good sign we might see a bigger full statue in Throne?

rogue01 · « **Reply #78 on:** September 24, 2012, 11:47:35 AM »

Quote from: sithmasterc on September 23, 2012, 05:29:19 AM

One quick question.I saw somewhere that the coin with the Gamorrean guard is going to be 3 inches.is the the diameter or the radius?

Diameter, I believe.

Quote from: Lord-Penter on September 24, 2012, 04:16:48 AM

I LOVE the new Palpy bust & was surprised in how fast he sold out?
Is it a good sign we might see a bigger full statue in Throne?

We're still assessing how it all went, but suffice to say, you may see more items just pop up like Palpy did in the future.

rogue01 · « **Reply #79 on:** September 26, 2012, 01:14:33 PM »

Hey guys,

So, I'm being promoted. (Yay!)

Starting Monday, I'm moving over to the Sales team for Gentle Giant. (Yay!)

This means I won't be on the forums or running social media anymore. (Boo!)

But don't fret! (Eh?)

We've got someone new to step up and take over for me - Chris (AKA - Dreamwalker)!

As you may or may not know, Chris is our newest Customer Service Guy^TM. He'll be taking over the day to day Q&A responsibilities, as well as blogging, tweeting, status-updating and video uploading. He's a great guy that's just as big a geek as the rest of us (I mean that in the very best sense) and he's got a solid grasp on our products.

So, with that, I leave you in his tender care.

Say hi, Chris!

Lt. Starfox · « **Reply #80 on:** September 26, 2012, 01:36:19 PM »

doggone, hate to see you leave us, but it's bigger things for you, congrats ! looking forward to working with Chris in the future

Dreamwalker · « **Reply #81 on:** September 26, 2012, 03:47:10 PM »

Hey guys, My name is Chris I am the Customer Service Coordinator at Gentle Giant LTD.
I’m going to be taking over the Thread for Greg and I will be the new GGS presence on the site.

Lord-Penter · « **Reply #82 on:** September 26, 2012, 05:41:07 PM »

Welcome to the fray?

Dreamwalker · « **Reply #83 on:** September 27, 2012, 11:59:29 AM »

Hey thanks for the welcome guys.

It might take me a couple days to assimilate into the forums and to also read past post so i know whats going on.But i gotta hit the ground running to keep up with you guys . So bare with me while i catch up

Thanks again for having me.

Lord-Penter · « **Reply #84 on:** September 28, 2012, 04:45:35 AM »

Quote from: Dreamwalker on September 27, 2012, 11:59:29 AM

Hey thanks for the welcome guys.

It might take me a couple days to assimilate into the forums and to also read past post so i know whats going on.But i gotta hit the ground running to keep up with you guys . So bare with me while i catch up

Thanks again for having me.

"Catching up?!" GG has done great work. Where I can't speak for everyone? but Hasbro has made it impossible with their business models?

Darth Spice · « **Reply #85 on:** October 01, 2012, 12:06:12 PM »

I'd say your number one goal is to keep your company away from stuff like this...

http://www.sandtroopers.com/smf/index.php?topic=15157.msg280366#msg280366

Even though I wouldn't mind Burbank, CA any time of year!

David D. · « **Reply #86 on:** October 20, 2012, 09:21:22 PM »

I'll throw another question out there. Will we be seeing an Ahsoka mini-bust at some point?

Dreamwalker · « **Reply #87 on:** November 14, 2012, 02:08:18 PM »

Quote from: David D. on October 20, 2012, 09:21:22 PM

I'll throw another question out there. Will we be seeing an Ahsoka mini-bust at some point?

Anything is possible right now. But i think the Development team as other projects in the works currently.

Oh yeah.... So we just went live with this Item, Thought you guys should know

http://www.gentlegiantltd.com/product_p/80193.htm

David D. · « **Reply #88 on:** November 14, 2012, 02:57:22 PM »

Quote from: Dreamwalker on November 14, 2012, 02:08:18 PM

Quote from: David D. on October 20, 2012, 09:21:22 PM
I'll throw another question out there. Will we be seeing an Ahsoka mini-bust at some point?

Anything is possible right now. But i think the Development team as other projects in the works currently.

Oh yeah.... So we just went live with this Item, Thought you guys should know http://www.gentlegiantltd.com/product_p/80193.htm

Anything?! How bout an Ackmena mini-bust for Life Day this weekend?

JK! Don't want to give you any ideas....

Thanks for letting us know about the super cool (and kinda cute!) Dewback maquette! We just front paged it along with today's other new Star Wars pre-orders.

Dreamwalker · « **Reply #89 on:** November 14, 2012, 04:40:55 PM »

Quote from: David D. on November 14, 2012, 02:57:22 PM

Quote from: Dreamwalker on November 14, 2012, 02:08:18 PM
Quote from: David D. on October 20, 2012, 09:21:22 PM
I'll throw another question out there. Will we be seeing an Ahsoka mini-bust at some point?

Anything is possible right now. But i think the Development team as other projects in the works currently.

Oh yeah.... So we just went live with this Item, Thought you guys should know http://www.gentlegiantltd.com/product_p/80193.htm

Anything?! How bout an Ackmena mini-bust for Life Day this weekend? JK! Don't want to give you any ideas....

Thanks for letting us know about the super cool (and kinda cute!) Dewback maquette! We just front paged it along with today's other new Star Wars pre-orders.

Oh Awesome! thanks for the front page post!