No Gnews is Good Gnews — except for this new Gnu!
The cult-classic puppet series The Great Space Coaster holds a special place in many ‘80s kids’ hearts. Forty years later, the series is finally getting the flowers it deserves.
Plastic Meatball is releasing a new retro-style action figure of the series’ resident Gnewscaster Gary Gnu. In collaboration with the series co-creator, this collectible marks the first-ever officially licensed action figure from the series. By combining the nostalgic character with the toy technology of the modern age, this figure ensures The Great Space Coaster will never become old gnews.
Plastic Meatball even caught a video of Gary Gnu opening his first-ever action figure, the character’s first on-air appearance since the series ended in 1986.
Plastic Meatball worked closely with Gary Gnu’s creator and original puppeteer, Jim Martin, to craft a figure that lives up to the series’ legacy. The 3 ¾”-scale figure includes many of the character’s classic features Gen X knows and loves, like his purple suit, “No Gnews” hat, and iconic goatee. The figure has five points of articulation and even includes retro accessories like Gary Gnu’s hat, microphone, and news copy.
The action figure captures every detail, down to his lapel mic. | Source: Plastic Meatball / The Toy Book
The set includes accessories like Gnu's hat, news copy, and microphone. | Source: Plastic Meatball / The Toy Book
The packaging is like Gary Gnu wrote it himself. | Source: Plastic Meatball / The Toy Book
The set also contains hidden details audiences never got to see! Before, viewers couldn’t read what Gary had in his paperwork or see his red sneakers hiding under the news desk. However, with the expertise of the series’ co-creator, fans can now get up close and personal with their favorite character like never before.
The Gary Gnu Action Figure from Plastic Meatball is available now at the links below, so what are you waiting for? Get onboard and step inside!
