Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Grand Jester Studios 2013 Fall Releases

Wow!

Grand Jester Studios has done it again! I thought the last batch of releases were great. They've outdone themselves again. I'll always be loyal to the Walt Disney Classics Collection, but since their fate is in limbo, GJS helps fill the need to collect. It probably helps that many of the same WDCC sculptors sculpt for GJS. Below are the prototypes and details on each. (The only new release not pictured is Kermit, because while I like him, I have to draw that collectible line somewhere!)

First up is Cinderella. I really love the added touches of Jaq and Gus on the base.

The Details:
Bippity-Boppity-Boo! With a wave of her magic wand, Cinderella's Fairy Godmother has transformed the broken-hearted maiden into a vision of breath-taking grace and loveliness.  Amazed and delighted by this unexpected turn, Cinderella realizes that her dreams of ballroom splendor and romance are once more within reach.  But the clock is ticking, and midnight is looming.  The base features Jaq, Gus, and the magical pumpkin.  This character-authentic polystone mini-bust is designed by Patrick Romandy-Simmons and sculpted by Jacqueline Perrault Gonzales and stands 7" tall. 
Numbered, Limited Edition of 3,000
$70.00

Then we have a piece I knew was coming, only because Princess Minnie was released last time.

                                                                                   The Details:

"Seven with one blow!"  The little tailor known as Mickey trumpets his successful slaying of seven flies for all to hear, but the townsfolk misunderstand his triumphant cry and presume he's killed seven giants, instead.  now the unassuming Mickey, by royal decree, has to confront--and slay--an actual giant.  If successful, he wins the hand of the beautiful Princess Minnie.  But if he should fail, the legend of the Brave Little Tailor will be over before it begins.  This character-authentic polystone mini-bust is designed by Patrick Romandy-Simmons and sculpted by Bruce Lau and stands 8 1/2" tall. 
Numbered, Limited Edition of 3,000
$60.00























Here is my favorite out of the new releases, Briar Rose. Absolutely stunning!


The Details:
Deep in the forest, far from malevolent eyes, lives a fair damsel of unsurpassed beauty.  Raised by three wise women who fiercely guard her true identity, the young maiden spends her days communing with her only friends, the small, woodland creatures whom she adores.  Her name (so far as she knows) is simply Briar Rose.  But unbeknownst to her, she is actually the long-lost Princess Aurora.  And when her secluded sanctuary is discovered by a questing prince, events conspire to bestow upon her an even more famous title:  Sleeping Beauty.  This character-authentic polystone mini-bust is designed and sculpted by Patrick Romandy-Simmons and stands 7" tall. 
Numbered, Limited Edition of 3,000
$70.00



Finally, this piece makes a great accompanying piece for the above: Maleficent as the Dragon.



The Details:


Consumed by rage and poisonous spite, the black-robed sorceress transforms herself into a creature out of darkest nightmare to do battle with the noble Prince Phillip.  With beating wings and snapping jaw, the serpentine dragon rears up and bellows a fiery challenge.  Evil is on the rise, and her name is Maleficent!  Ringed by thorns and emerald-hued flames, this character-authentic polystone min-bust is designed and sculpted by Patrick Romandy-Simmons and stands 8 1/2" tall.




Numbered, Limited Edition of 3,000
$95.00

All edition sizes are less one, because I've already reserved mine. They are scheduled to be released in October. 

If you want to reserve yours, please contact one of the following dealers who can help you out!

Kenneth at Enchanted Gardens Florist and Gifts

Febra at The Gift House


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