12-Inch Jumbo Series Prototype. See Photo 4 for details under feet.

Molded copyright markings on feet 2012. QA markings on bottom of left foot "PPS OK 28/1/2013". With cane, no other accessories. Both versions were released at the same time in late Apr 13. Brown snake version was the Premier Guild exclusive.

Encapsulated by CAS (80+), #20233698

Gentle Giant Ltd. is renowned for its high-end collectible figures and statues, known for translating beloved pop culture characters into meticulously detailed large-scale formats. The company’s “Jumbo” action figure line reimagines classic toy designs — most famously Kenner’s vintage Star Wars and Marvel figures — enlarged to impressive display sizes while retaining the nostalgic sculpting and packaging aesthetics that defined the originals.

A “First Shot” prototype represents one of the earliest test-stage pieces in the manufacturing process, typically molded in non-final colors and used to evaluate tooling, fit, and articulation before mass production. These early production samples were never intended for retail release and often exhibit subtle variations in plastic coloration, material density, or factory markings — making each one a unique artifact of the development cycle.

Gentle Giant First Shots are highly sought after among prototype and pre-production collectors, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of modern collectibles inspired by vintage toy heritage.