Comic-Con is only two short months away, and Gentle Giant, Ltd. is already whipping out some statuesque deliciousness for your collections.

Continuing with their Girls of “Star Wars” theme is an Oola mini-bust, plus Luke Skywalker and Ewok statues.

There also are some “Friday the 13th” goodies, which Gentle Giant said would be ready for shipping in time for Halloween ’09.

Comic-Con attendees can be sure to get a first look at some of Gentle Giant’s newest and coolest collectibles this July, and Blast will be there viewing with you.

Here is more information on their newest items:

Oola Mini-Bust at $59.99
License: “Star Wars”
Item Number: 12145
UPC: 8-71810-00757-8
Height: 6″
Release Date: Summer 2009

Oola Mini Bust

Oola Mini Bust

Oola the Twi’lek dancer and unfortunate slave to Jabba the Hutt. Dressed in fish net and leather, Oola was the star attraction in Jabba’s court. In the end, Oola refused to submit to Jabba’s will and met with a grizzly death at the hands of the monstrous Rancor.

Accurately detailed, hand painted to perfection and features real fabric fish net body suit. This 1:6th scale mini-bust is a limited edition that comes with a matching, numbered certificate of authenticity.

Luke Skywalker in Bespin Fatigues Statue at $145.00
License: “Star Wars”
Item Number: 9074
UPC: 8-71810-00155-2
Height: 12″
Release Date: Summer 2009

Luke Skywalker in Bespin Fatigues Statue

Luke Skywalker in Bespin Fatigues Statue

Luke Skywalker dressed in his Bespin fatigues and straight out of 1980’s “Empire Strikes Back.” With Light saber drawn, Luke will meet with the most difficult dilemma of his life when he learns the dark overlord, Darth Vader, is his true father.

This finely sculpted, film-accurate depiction of Luke Skywalker is cast in high quality poly-stone and features an injection-molded light saber. Strictly limited and hand-numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity. Comes fully painted and ready to display.

Wicket W. Warrick Animated Maquette at $59.99
License: “Star Wars”
Item Number: 11796
UPC: 8-71810-00758-5
Height: 4.5″
Release Date: Summer 2009

Wicket W. Warrick animated maquette

Wicket W. Warrick animated maquette

Wicket the Ewok gets the animated treatment in this stylized poly-stone statue. First seen in episode VI, “Return of the Jedi,” Wicket befriends Princess Leia Organa and helps the rebel alliance defend the forest moon of Endor from the attacking imperial forces.

Strictly limited, painted and ready to display, Wicket stands 4.5″ tall and is in scale with all of Gentle Giant’s animated “Star Wars” maquettes. Hand-numbered with matching certificate of authenticity.

“Friday the 13th” Jason Hockey Mask Ring at $15.99
License: “Friday the 13th”
Size 10 Item No: 11801
UPC: 8-71810-00748-6
Size 12 Item No: 80011
UPC: 8-71810-00753-0
Release Date:Fall 2009

Friday the 13th Jason Hockey Mask Ring

"Friday the 13th" Jason Hockey Mask Ring

The iconic “Friday the 13th” Jason Voorhees hockey mask! Since 1980 Jason Voorhees and the “Friday the 13th” franchise have been slaying audiences worldwide.

This silver replica hockey mask ring comes in common men’s sizes 10 and 12. Made of a durable base alloy metal and finished with a high polish and custom antiqued accents.

Minimum quantity: 5 per stock-keeping unit.

Jason Statue at $145
License: “Friday the 13th”
Item Number: 10700
UPC: 8-71810-00495-9
Height: 7″ scale
Release Date: Fall 2009

Jason Voorhees statue

Jason Voorhees statue

Jason Voorhees! With over 300 kills to his credit, it’s no wonder that the guy needs to sit down and take a break for a minute. Seen here in an outtake from the “Freddy vs. Jason” feature film; Jason sits atop his old childhood bed and reflects on”¦well simpler days. Note the sinister Freddy Krueger glove and trademark Fedora in the piece! A fantastic companion to Gentle Giant’s previous “Nightmare on Elm St.” statue.

This piece is hand painted and cast in a durable poly-stone material. Another strictly limited edition just in time for Halloween. Includes matching hand-numbered certificate of authenticity.

“Friday the 13th,” Jason’s Machete Pendant at $ 12.99
License: “Friday the 13th”
Item Number: 10705
UPC: 8-71810-00499-7
Height: 2″
Release Date: Fall 2009

Make a statement with the “Friday the 13th” machete pendant. Just in time for Halloween, this 2″ pendant is the perfect accessory for any horror fan. Based off the favorite weapon of slasher horror superstar Jason Voorhees. Made of base metal Alloy with inscribed “Friday the 13th” logo on one side.

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Terri Schwartz was a Blast Contributing Editor from 2008-2009.

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