Save the Planet of the Apes!!! - PIX ADDED!!

[kfog41]

Hi All! Hey Angel, those Orangutan and Armondo painted sculpts look great.
Also, has anyone else received email from Ada regarding this:

This Special sale will end in July 23, 2008!
You can choose any unpaint heads in the online store and they are all Buy 6 get 6 Free!. Free Shipping.
http://www.wantedactionfigure.com/shop.asp
Pls add 6 heads to your shopping cart, and state the another 6 free heads you want in the personal information remark in my website when you check out before you pay thru paypal.

or you can send US150 directly into my paypal account: ada748623@yahoo.com.hk and state all 12 heads in the remark.
:confused:

[Jessica]

Check out this very informative thread about the various bodies available. Most of you probably already knew this, but for me, it's news!!

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27176

[Jessica]

Photos for sale on Ebay that I haven't seen before:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/7211_1.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/3c74_1.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2fe8_1.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2345_1.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/ed84_1.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/bd0c_1.jpg

[kfog41]

I would like to make this Sideshow figure a Dodge. What does everybody think of this sculpt and if not Dodge, who? Thankyou, Kent.:confused:

[Hasslein]

Angel - The flesh paint on Armando is perfect. The next one you paint, will you post a picture before you put the eyeliner on? I'm curious to see what he would look like without it.

[Jessica]

I just mounted this newly painted orangutan head on the SideShow body with apoxy. Thanks for the ape head Snickertown. :)

Angel I think you should rework his glyphs with a simple orangutan one, not as fancy as the Minister of Science glyphs...and he will be perfect.

I encountered a cool new tool for the glyphs, and I was able to make nice ones for a Mego-sized Julius with 3D paint. I think that's the way to go for Megos. I used a pin to paint the hieroglyphs. Too bad I didn't take any photos before I sent it on its merry way. I'm eyeing my President of the Assembly Mego-scale. I want to try to get started on his crazy outfit.

As far as Cornelius's jacket, the basic shell is there. I still need to add the collar, and then will add lining (looks more professional with lining, plus it will keep him warmer)...wish me luck. Thanks for the photo references. They were great.

[Ironman1188]

Hey Ironman - I saw your name on a list indicating you were interested in the Bill Murry sculpt from Ada. I hope this sculpt works out for you and the other Ghost Busters fans.

Thanks!! I am always interested in new sculpts, POTA or not. There's always a use for stars and background characters.
Your new apes look great. They really bring some needed variety to Central City. Armando's good too!!

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel I think you should rework his glyphs with a simple orangutan one, not as fancy as the Minister of Science glyphs...and he will be perfect.

I encountered a cool new tool for the glyphs, and I was able to make nice ones for a Mego-sized Julius with 3D paint. I think that's the way to go for Megos. I used a pin to paint the hieroglyphs. Too bad I didn't take any photos before I sent it on its merry way. I'm eyeing my President of the Assembly Mego-scale. I want to try to get started on his crazy outfit.

As far as Cornelius's jacket, the basic shell is there. I still need to add the collar, and then will add lining (looks more professional with lining, plus it will keep him warmer)...wish me luck. Thanks for the photo references. They were great.


Jess- is this new tool you're refering to a "pin"???

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel, Bravo!! The Armando looks great as well as the orangutans! Fantabuloso! Yummilicious!!! You did well!!

Thanks Jess, enaud, KFog and Ironman. I really appreciate the kind words regarding Armando and the new orangutan. :)

[kfog41]

Hmmmmmmm! I guess no answers to my questions about Ada's email and the Sideshow sculpt means a no then!:monkey4

[Ironman1188]

Hmmmmmmm! I guess no answers to my questions about Ada's email and the Sideshow sculpt means a no then!:monkey4

Got the same email from Ada. I'm skeptical until she answers what she is going to do about Sawyer and Milla. I'll deal with the Bishop hair difference, for now at least.
No, I don't see Dodge in that sculpt.

[Jessica]

Kfog--I don't see Dodge (or Landon) in that sculpt either. I was waiting for others to chime in first...since I don't consider myself an expert.

Yes, Angel--the new tool for me is a pin. I used the head of the pin to dot the pattern with 3D paint, as opposed to the sharp end of the pin. Works amazingly well. I'm going to try to re-do a Dr. Zaius minister of science glyphs...and see how it turns out.

[Jessica]

I have given up on Ada. I no longer wish to contact her. She has not sent me anything, pin-headed or not. She must be hurting for cash to offer such a good deal on her sale. But, when you are a grouch and have no customer service, what do you expect?

[Jessica]

Exclusive Lawgiver from 2005 Comic Con for sale on Evilbay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Planet-of-the-Apes-Vision-Lawgiver-2005-Comic-Con_W0QQitemZ120284695975QQihZ002QQcategoryZ153QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Jessica]

Giclee print, I believe for sale in the UK for over $200/print. I wouldn't mind having this one, but it's way over my rootbeer budget. This is such a striking image.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/2544229613_b0dab557df.jpg

[kfog41]

I did not think so either, but it is so hard to find a nice Sideshow figure with beard and Mustache that I would give it a try. Oh well, I will have to sell him then. Thanks to all that responded, Kent.:peace

[kfog41]

Hello Jess! I received the other Burke Vest today and think that it is awsome. I like the poofier material and it looks a little more like the one on the TV show. Burkes Vest almost looks like a terry cloth "type" material and if we could make the custom vests the exact color as the TV version, then you could sell those on ebay. It is allmost like a light creamy yellow color if that makes sense. :D

[Jessica]

Kfog, I wonder why this time it got to you faster? Strange.

[kfog41]

Kfog, I wonder why this time it got to you faster? Strange.

I have no idea!:huh:confused:

The combined outfits got here fast also. It was only that last vest that I sent back that took so long.:confused:

[enaud]

Hmmmmmmm! I guess no answers to my questions about Ada's email and the Sideshow sculpt means a no then!:monkey4

I got that one.She sends me solicitations about every week or so since I bought a head from her off ebay.The offer sounds nice but from what I've read here(& other message boards)about her having more "misses" than "hits"....I'm not about to gamble 2 tanks of gas on the odds that maybe 4 out of the 12 heads will be usable.

[kfog41]

I totally agree! I mean, I am interested in the Brent, Burke, Sawyer, and Morgan Freeman. But, who knows if they are the correct dimensions or not. Ironman is right about there being a difference when it is also the Burke face that is too small. Why can't Ada just listen to the collecting public and create a solid bond of trust that would last a life time and also make Him a lot of money?:confused:

[Jessica]

Enaud, did you see the Burke sculpt, the one I posted? It's from one of my friends in the UK who ordered one from Ada. He painted it himself, it could be better, but no paint could right that wrong.

Looking at it again...just ....ooof...I'm speechless....WTF????

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Planetoftheapespics011.jpg

[Jessica]

Kfog, Ada is a goil.

[kfog41]

Hi Jess! Is that the first or second Burke sculpt offered. I actually like the second one myself. I am so confused as to which is which, I am idle as to what to do!:duh

[kfog41]

Kfog, Ada is a goil.

Ada's a Ghoul? I mean Girl! I see! :peace

[Jessica]

Hi Jess! Is that the first or second Burke sculpt offered. I actually like the second one myself. I am so confused as to which is which, I am idle as to what to do!:duh

This is the first Burke sculpt.
Ironman said there is a second one, and even that is too small but I have not seen it.

[kfog41]

This is the first Burke sculpt.
Ironman said there is a second one, and even that is too small but I have not seen it.

Yea, so She messed it up twice?:duh

[enaud]

Jess-As Gradey Wilson would say-Good gooooddly mooooodly!That looks like a mego head on a sideshow body.Maybe 50 even coats of paint on the face would be enough build up to somewhat bring it up to scale:lol

kfog-brent is the head that I got from her off ebay.I think it looks great.If you want,I could send or post you a pic of it next to another SS head for comparison.

[enaud]

OMG...I had to click back & check that pic out again.Kind of reminds me of Pinhead from the Puppet Master movies.

[Jessica]

Regarding the Burke sculpt--I have heard from the apevine that it's too big for Mego scale, so it would have to fit an FC body...

[Jessica]

Yea, so She messed it up twice?:duh

Let's just say that she hates all apeheads and this is her way of getting back at us... (maybe?)

[kfog41]

Jess-As Gradey Wilson would say-Good gooooddly mooooodly!That looks like a mego head on a sideshow body.Maybe 50 even coats of paint on the face would be enough build up to somewhat bring it up to scale:lol

kfog-brent is the head that I got from her off ebay.I think it looks great.If you want,I could send or post you a pic of it next to another SS head for comparison.


Hi Enaud! A comparison pic here would be great! Thanks, Kent.:D

[kfog41]

Regarding the Burke sculpt--I have heard from the apevine that it's too big for Mego scale, so it would have to fit an FC body...


What's a FC body? Also, Ada should realise that just because you may be an Ape heads, doesn't mean that you don't collect other sculpts in another Genre.:rolleyes:

[Jessica]

Duane/Kfog...Angel posted the Brent sizing comparison here:

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36557&page=9

FC...I can't remember what the heck that is...it's a nine-inch figure.

[kfog41]

Oh Well, I guess these stand in Burke and Virdon figures will have to do for now! Jess, your outfits are outstanding as I have said before. Check em out all! :monkey5

[Jessica]

Kfog, your Burke head looks better than what I bought (which hasn't arrived yet)! Who did you use?

And I think his belt only goes around the shirt, not the vest...

The mocassins on Virdon look so cute!!

[snickertown]

I just mounted this newly painted orangutan head on the SideShow body with apoxy. Thanks for the ape head Snickertown. :)

ANG - You're welcome! All of the heads look great and Armando turned out really well.

KFOG - That Landon head could work. It depends how crazy you want to get with it.

JESS/KFOG - Sorry to hear about the misadventures with Ada. My replacement Burke heads are at the postoffice. I'm not expecting much. We'll see even if the head is little small we can swap bodies.

[enaud]

Duane/Kfog...Angel posted the Brent sizing comparison here:

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36557&page=9

FC...I can't remember what the heck that is...it's a nine-inch figure.
Thanks Jess.It took me a while to go through the bill murrey thread since the link didn't go right to the pic in question that Angel posted there,but it was in there & I did find it.

kfog-It's post #306 if you haven't checked it out yet.

FC=Famous Covers...it was a super hero figure line that toybiz did about 10 years ago that were 9" scale

[snickertown]

My brother, who is always on the look out for Ape pictures for me sent me this picture taken at the Fox Ranch back in early 1976.

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/308/cidpart1000608000107010tc1.jpg

This ship doesn't look, to me at least, to be the same spaceship used in Escape and the TV series. It looks much too big for that.

Any thoughts?

OMG! That is the coolest shot! Can you imagine seeing that thing in person?

ANG - Can you email me some wagon pix if you have them saved on your pc? If not no worries I'll keep using the dvds.

[kfog41]

Kfog, your Burke head looks better than what I bought (which hasn't arrived yet)! Who did you use?

And I think his belt only goes around the shirt, not the vest...

The mocassins on Virdon look so cute!!

Hi Jess! It is a DML (Dragon Company)knight figure, but I can't remember his name. I will do some research and get back with you. Thanks, Kent.:banana

[enaud]

OMG! That is the coolest shot! Can you imagine seeing that thing in person?
I think that I would hve to get inside of it,lock the door & refuse to come out....& make faces at people through the cockpit window:D

[Jessica]

My brother, who is always on the look out for Ape pictures for me sent me this picture taken at the Fox Ranch back in early 1976.

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/308/cidpart1000608000107010tc1.jpg

This ship doesn't look, to me at least, to be the same spaceship used in Escape and the TV series. It looks much too big for that.

Any thoughts?



I bet if you posted this on the apes Yahoo group somebody there would be able to tell you...
I wonder if it still exists...???

[kfog41]

Here is what Ada's response was to me after bring up complaints about the Burke and Sawyer sculpts!

"For the Burke, I have already changed the dimension to the correct size and replace the heads to all the customers who bought it.

No one compaint about Sawyer and it is the corect size. I do not know why you said these."

[snickertown]

I bet if you posted this on the apes Yahoo group somebody there would be able to tell you...
I wonder if it still exists...???

JESS - The final destination of the ship is an unsolved mystery even for the Yahoo group. The last thing I heard was: it was purchased by a restaurant and the restaurant burned down and it's believed the ship was scrapped. Brian P. from apemania might know.

ENAUD - We're thinking the same thing. I can't get over how big it is. I think the reality of a 1:6 ship has crashed into the forbidden zone.

KFOG - Sorry to read Ada's response, but in all fairness, I'm usually sorry to read her responses. :lol

[enaud]

snick-hey man,if there is a will there is a way.Seeing how big it would be to scale,one would easily have to sacrifice some serious square footage in their basement or garage.Besides,in the 1st 2 films you only saw about 1/2 of the ships...you said the key word..."crashed".In Planet,the front 1/2 was sticking up above the water & in Beneath, the rear 1/2 was burned up & mangled.If you want to be all fickle about being movie accurate(as well as cut corners)...you only saw the front 1/2 of the ship.My guess in 1/6 terms(& cheating a little on actual scale)you're maybe looking at the size of a couch(?)....OK,a big couch.


I've seen guys do 1/6 scale Star Wars ships over the years & you want to talk about impressive.It would be awesome for an ape fan to give them a run for their money.

[Jessica]

OK...I guess we are affecting the sales of Ada's casts...so from now on, I am not going to say anything. We are spreading rumours, and it's not fair to her...so from now on, I will just keep my mouth shut. I said I wasn't going to write to her anymore, but apparently I don't listen to my own self and said, one more chance...I guess I like to get kicked in the shins. So, if I said anything to say that her scale was off, my sincere apologies.

From now on, I will let photos do the talking about her sculpts...and let others see for themselves. She is still a great artist, but a little strong-willed and one who can do no wrong.

[jungle jom]

Take a look at this... Kind of cute...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3vb9fyyzxI4&feature=related

[Jessica]

Here is Dan Morgan (my neighbor!!) who gets to dress up as Cornelius, the lucky guy!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=p1ObXdZRUAo

[kfog41]

Take a look at this... Kind of cute...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3vb9fyyzxI4&feature=related

Good one Jungle!

Hey Jess, I sent you an email. Thanks, Kent.:D

[Jessica]

An e-mail or a PM? I don't see either.

[kfog41]

An e-mail or a PM? I don't see either.

Sorry, I meant PM!:naughty

What's up tonight Jess?

[kfog41]

Time for me to hit the sack! Good night Jess! :sleep

[Jessica]

I am just stalling. I need to hustle and finish up some sewing so I can cross this off my list. I have promised 3 ANSA outfits A LONG TIME AGO...and the guy probably is disappointed in me...but thankfully I found the two I started before, so I am doing the last one but it's currently giving me grief. I want to get these done and mailed soon.

[Joker]

Everyone see the Sideshow commercial featuring the apes figures? I'm glad it's winning. It's great.

[snickertown]

snick-hey man,if there is a will there is a way.Seeing how big it would be to scale,one would easily have to sacrifice some serious square footage in their basement or garage.Besides,in the 1st 2 films you only saw about 1/2 of the ships...you said the key word..."crashed".In Planet,the front 1/2 was sticking up above the water & in Beneath, the rear 1/2 was burned up & mangled.If you want to be all fickle about being movie accurate(as well as cut corners)...you only saw the front 1/2 of the ship.My guess in 1/6 terms(& cheating a little on actual scale)you're maybe looking at the size of a couch(?)....OK,a big couch.


I've seen guys do 1/6 scale Star Wars ships over the years & you want to talk about impressive.It would be awesome for an ape fan to give them a run for their money.

ENU - I've never seen the 1:6 scale SW ships. I bet they are awesome. The tv POTA ship would be around 48". I'm not ruling it out making it...just yet.

JESS - The YouTube video is great. I'm dying to see more.

[Jessica]

Enaud, I think you should post pictures of your current works in progress!!

[Jessica]

Good luck, Angel. I only have 2 each of Cornelius and Zira, and I play with them almost everyday. I can't bear to part with them although your Lawgiver heads are quite delicious.

[Jessica]

If I recall - you just have to paint the LG head I already gave you. Right?

I received a really cool green shirt with the Rebel Ape on it! Thanks Jess! You did a great job at silkscreening that. I haven't forgot to send those iron-ons to you... it'll happen soon.

Yes, I have the LG head...floating on my Mego operating table, with the other ones I'm collecting!! Plus, I'm not sure if it will look as great as yours when done, so I haven't tried painting it yet. I still have to paint the chair you sent.

[Jessica]

I have been trying to be a good girl, so don't tempt me!! I need bodies...but it will have to wait. I am focusing on the prize--my Apemania $tuff.

[snickertown]

SNICK - I haven't forgot you. I have to get those for Jessica, you, and me... Give me a few days.

Whoops! I just sent you a pm on the same subject. You can delete it. I thought you missed the post and I don't want to come of as one of those...you know.

The new Burke head isn't working for me. I tried him on the SS Taylor body, a Gi Jane body, a Zaius body and a Hasbro body. I'm going to email Dr. Enlarger to see what he has to say.

[snickertown]

I need additional bodies also Jessica.

I need one for my Armando, a Zira body for the new female chimp head that I just painted, a Cornelius body for a Generic chimp recently painted, and two bodies for Burke & Virdon so I can use the detailed human clothes you sent me!

I'm not allowed to use my paycheck (Denise's orders) and I have to sell these things in order for all this to happen.

ANG - I know the feeling about being short on bodies! I bought enough for Burke, Virdon and Armando but I'm short on Zira.

Sorry to hear about the "paycheck" decree.

[Protozaius]

Well, I'm off to SDCC tomorrow... with the the album in tow. I think it turned out rather well. HOwever, Mat Falls will only be there for the first two days of the Con so I got to act fast.

I hope I can bring home some good news. :D

[Jessica]

PZ, Godspeed and safe journey. Enjoy. There will be some apes there, I hear.

Kfog--I received the extra vest today.

[kfog41]

PZ, Godspeed and safe journey. Enjoy. There will be some apes there, I hear.

Kfog--I received the extra vest today.

Whoa, Only two days to get there!:monkey1

[kfog41]

I just mounted this newly painted orangutan head on the SideShow body with apoxy. Thanks for the ape head Snickertown. :)

Hey Angel! Who is this cool looking Orangutan supposed to be? :rolleyes:

[Ironman1188]

Here is what Ada's response was to me after bring up complaints about the Burke and Sawyer sculpts!

"For the Burke, I have already changed the dimension to the correct size and replace the heads to all the customers who bought it.

No one compaint about Sawyer and it is the corect size. I do not know why you said these."

So I guess I'm officially a nobody now.

Ok, I just sent her another email (the fourth now) regarding Sawyer and I added in the Milla and Bishop problems as well. Here's hoping for the best <crosses fingers & waits>

[Ironman1188]

Where'd everybody go?

[angelofmusic2112]

Hey Angel! Who is this cool looking Orangutan supposed to be? :rolleyes:

I don't know who it's supposed to be. Snick said it was Mandemus - but I think of him as a generic ape.

Good luck PZ!

[snickertown]

I don't know who it's supposed to be. Snick said it was Mandemus - but I think of him as a generic ape.

Good luck PZ!

The sculptor was aiming for Mandemus but generic works too.

[Jessica]

So I guess I'm officially a nobody now.

Ok, I just sent her another email (the fourth now) regarding Sawyer and I added in the Milla and Bishop problems as well. Here's hoping for the best <crosses fingers & waits>

Good luck. She's still mad at me too. She says we keep slandering her good name by spreading rumors about being off scale. Here's her e-mail word for word:

Because you guys keep saying my heads are in worng scale, it also even affect my sales in other of my heads. No sale at all in the Burke head.

I know hot to shrink or enlarge the head, he use Hydrospan or Hydroshrink. It is just you guys keep spreading the rumer that the size of my heads are wrong which affect all the sales of my heads.

I replied back a day or so ago. I told her that we love our apes and take them seriously, and though I do not have her sculpt in hand, I sent her that photo with her pin-headed Burke sculpt. I have not seen her reply. I am waiting to see how she will reply that the head is the correct scale. Whatever she's taking, I want some too...

[snickertown]

Good luck. She's still mad at me too. She says we keep slandering her good name by spreading rumors about being off scale. Here's her e-mail word for word:

Because you guys keep saying my heads are in worng scale, it also even affect my sales in other of my heads. No sale at all in the Burke head.

I know hot to shrink or enlarge the head, he use Hydrospan or Hydroshrink. It is just you guys keep spreading the rumer that the size of my heads are wrong which affect all the sales of my heads.

I replied back a day or so ago. I told her that we love our apes and take them seriously, and though I do not have her sculpt in hand, I sent her that photo with her pin-headed Burke sculpt. I have not seen her reply. I am waiting to see how she will reply that the head is the correct scale. Whatever she's taking, I want some too...

Last night I took pix of Burke alongside Taylor's head and Brent's head. The head with that insane amout of hair makes it appear to be 1:6 but the face is way too small and too thin. The head width didn't change since the 1st sculpt. I forgot my camera or I'd post a photo of it. On the brightside, the neck width is perfect.

Jess- Thx for writing her.

[kfog41]

I think that is our duty as a support for each other to list any concerns that may affect all of us concerning moneys paid or possibly paid for a sculpt that should be correct in scale and detail.
Ironman, I wrote Ada about the Sawyer problem because I am supporting you in getting this corrected. I also want one!:D
Jess, Snick, Angel! Give yourselves credit for just wanting to get a correct sculpt for everybody. This is America, not China! We have the right to express our opinion and the seller should be listened to. Why pay for something that is inferior and not up to standards. :flag
Now, come on Ada! Enlarge Burkes face, so that I can buy a couple. After I get back to work, that is!:rolleyes:

By the way, I really like this forum and thank Ironman again for starting it! Good job dude!:banana

[kfog41]

Last night I took pix of Burke alongside Taylor's head and Brent's head. The head with that insane amout of hair makes it appear to be 1:6 but the face is way too small and too thin. The head width didn't change since the 1st sculpt. I forgot my camera or I'd post a photo of it. On the brightside, the neck width is perfect.

Jess- Thx for writing her.

Hello Snickertown! Can you list the two Burke sculpts and the Brent sculpt next to them. Thanks, Kent.:whip:horse:zzwhip

[kfog41]

Good luck. She's still mad at me too. She says we keep slandering her good name by spreading rumors about being off scale. Here's her e-mail word for word:

Because you guys keep saying my heads are in worng scale, it also even affect my sales in other of my heads. No sale at all in the Burke head.

I know hot to shrink or enlarge the head, he use Hydrospan or Hydroshrink. It is just you guys keep spreading the rumer that the size of my heads are wrong which affect all the sales of my heads.

I replied back a day or so ago. I told her that we love our apes and take them seriously, and though I do not have her sculpt in hand, I sent her that photo with her pin-headed Burke sculpt. I have not seen her reply. I am waiting to see how she will reply that the head is the correct scale. Whatever she's taking, I want some too...

Hello Jess! Keep up the good work on those emails. You are just sticking up for all of us. Thanks, Kent.:clap:blah

[kfog41]

The sculptor was aiming for Mandemus but generic works too.


Generic is great! Gotta love that sculpt.:monkey5

[snickertown]

Hello Snickertown! Can you list the two Burke sculpts and the Brent sculpt next to them. Thanks, Kent.:whip:horse:zzwhip

KFOG -Sure thing. I'll post it tomorrow. It's important for everyone to see that we're not just complaining to complain.

If I had extra resin I'd pour you a generic orangatan head in a heartbeat but I'm running on resin fumes. I'll get more but I don't know when.

[Jessica]

Stick's commercial is still in the lead, but it has slimmed down to 39 votes. It was about 50 votes at its biggest lead... GO STICKS!!

[snickertown]

Tomorrow I'm taking the Burke head to my sculptor. He thinks we can fix it. I'll need to get a wax cast of the head and he'll do the rest. Then it would be a matter of remolding and recasting.

[Shompdog]

Here are some in progress photos of the ship.

That spaceship is very impressive snickertown. You're really quite the builder. :D

[Shompdog]

Here's the photo...her scale was way off. I mean, WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY offffffffffffffffffffffff......


http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Planetoftheapespics011.jpg

:rotfl That mini sized burke head looks so silly on a 1/6 scale body. :rotfl

[Jessica]

:rotfl That mini sized burke head looks so silly on a 1/6 scale body. :rotfl

Well, Ada says that her scale is perfect, that we're to blame for the plummet of her sales, but I beg to differ!! Like I said, whatever she's taking, can I have some, too?

[Shompdog]

Oops! Forgot the pix.:o

Angel, I don't know if it's your new paints, your improving painting skills or a better camera, but the head sculpt you posted look great! Armando, looks like a professional paint job to me. The female chimp and orangutans also came out superb! You should repaint your Virgil sculpt and then show us how it comes out. I’m betting it would look even better than the picture you posted of him last year.

[Shompdog]

I just mounted this newly painted orangutan head on the SideShow body with apoxy. Thanks for the ape head Snickertown. :)

This orangutan looks like something in a wax muesuem!

[Shompdog]

Oh Well, I guess these stand in Burke and Virdon figures will have to do for now! Jess, your outfits are outstanding as I have said before. Check em out all! :monkey5

Those human clothes that KFog received from Jessica look absolutely spot on! Way to hit it out of the park Jessica!:duff

[Shompdog]

Enaud, I think you should post pictures of your current works in progress!!

Cool! I love secrets!:fest

[snickertown]

That spaceship is very impressive snickertown. You're really quite the builder. :D

SHOMP - Thx. I can only take partial credit for the ship. My sculptor does the rest.

JESS - My sculptor said the exact same thing! He wants some of what she's on. He sculpts garden gnomes so I think it would help.

[Shompdog]

Well, I'm off to SDCC tomorrow... with the the album in tow. I think it turned out rather well. HOwever, Mat Falls will only be there for the first two days of the Con so I got to act fast.

I hope I can bring home some good news. :D

Have fun at SDCC Protozaius!

[Dr_Zaius]

Well, Ada says that her scale is perfect, that we're to blame for the plummet of her sales, but I beg to differ!! Like I said, whatever she's taking, can I have some, too?


I love it. The Planet of the Apes line didn't sale to Sideshows expetations so it is on the sideline (hopefully only for a little while) but a few Ape followers are enough to plummet Ada's sales????????? WILD!!!! I agree Jess. I would love some of what she is taking! By the way, I don't have one but I agree from the picture that the Burke head is too small. I won't get one so that will even plummet Ada's sales even more:rotfl!

[snickertown]

The first two photos make Burke look like the proper size but keep in mind that Taylor/Brent are the perfect size. The last photo of Burke in the ANSA suit shows that the head is too thin.

[Ironman1188]

I'm trying to get my camera to work so I can snap a few pix of the Burke's and Sawyer. Wait till you see how small he looks, and he has no puffy hair to build up the size.
She needs to start with a properly sized, generic head first and build from there. She isn't taking the time to realize that hair doesn't count as part of the size of a 1:6, or any sized sculpt. A bald guy or a guy with an afro, the basic face size should be comparable.
Sawyer doesn't even measure up to the size she lists in her pic, and notice there's no ruler there to back her up.
Unfortunately, as she's in the Orient, the likes of a BBB are not going to help so our choices may be few if she does not respond or if she refuses to correct her errors.
More soon,....


PS. Snick, did you ever send that package you had mentioned? No rush, I just hadn't received anything and didn't want someone else playing with my stuff. :D

[angelofmusic2112]

This orangutan looks like something in a wax muesuem!

Thanks Shomp! I like the leathery look of his face. I had a great time in New York. Thanks for taking care of my family!

[angelofmusic2112]

Cool! I love secrets!:fest

What's enaud working on? I'd like to see it also! Is he building Frankenstein? :frank

[Ironman1188]

Who's Sawyer? I keep hearing about him, but I can't relate. Is it Tom? Ironman what's BBB?

Sawyer is a character from the TV series LOST
http://www.lostcastnews.com/images/josh-holloway.jpg
I like the actor and his look will also fit in with other genres, including being lost on the Planet of the Apes.
BBB stands for the Better Business Bureau. Not a route I'd like to take.

[Ironman1188]

Ok, here is a head comparison, using only Ada sculpts:
George Reeves head is the proper 1:6 size. You can clearly see that the faces of the other sculpts are TOO SMALL.

[Ironman1188]

And here are some pix of the heads, all on the same 1:6 body.
Sorry for the blur on some, so much for auto focus:

[snickertown]

And here are some pix of the heads, all on the same 1:6 body.
Sorry for the blur on some, so much for auto focus:

IM - Thx for posting the pix. The head from Lost is WAY undersized! The last figure with Burke doesn't look too bad but knowing from experience once you get the clothes on him it will look horrible.

BTW, I haven't sent out the package yet.

[Jessica]

:rotfl:rotfl:rotflThe new Burke head when it's put on a body...it looks like something from The Mask---as he's changing into different characters!

Dr. Zaius---we are a small community here, but our unity is our power. We do not spread rumours. We are serious fans who expect no less. If it's half ***, then nobody is happy (unless you're on whatever Ada's taking)...

Ironman, you need to locate the macro button on your camera. It should look like a flower or tulip. If you press that, then you can take really clear shots and more close-up too. The photos are really great...both from you and Snick and the camera does not lie, blurry or not. I am going to forward them to Ada if you do not mind. She is a great artist, but she needs to know that fluffing up the hair is not the key to getting the scale appropriate.

[Jessica]

I'm trying to get my camera to work so I can snap a few pix of the Burke's and Sawyer. Wait till you see how small he looks, and he has no puffy hair to build up the size.
She needs to start with a properly sized, generic head first and build from there. She isn't taking the time to realize that hair doesn't count as part of the size of a 1:6, or any sized sculpt. A bald guy or a guy with an afro, the basic face size should be comparable.
Sawyer doesn't even measure up to the size she lists in her pic, and notice there's no ruler there to back her up.
Unfortunately, as she's in the Orient, the likes of a BBB are not going to help so our choices may be few if she does not respond or if she refuses to correct her errors.
More soon,....


PS. Snick, did you ever send that package you had mentioned? No rush, I just hadn't received anything and didn't want someone else playing with my stuff. :D

Ironman, my contact, Mr. Enlarger from the UK can make your Sawyer sculpt more to scale. You should send it to him to get resized appropriately. It doesn't cost that much, you would be surprised. That Sawyer sculpt is beautiful by itself, but would look stupid on a 1:6 figure.

[Jessica]

Seeing the two Burke sculpts, I can see why I prefer the first one. The eyes are too close together on the Burke sculpt #2. I mean--it looks like he was stuck at the birth canal too long. Just look at it!!

[Jessica]

I wrote a long e-mail to Ada again. Let's see what she says. I should remember to keep my shin guards on...and be on the ready for her retort....

[kfog41]

I wrote a long e-mail to Ada again. Let's see what she says. I should remember to keep my shin guards on...and be on the ready for her retort....

Yes, way to go Jessica! I am with you all the way! Ironman sure did provide some great pics to show the incorrect scale of Sawyer and Burke. Way to go IM. By the way, I knew what you meant by BBB and "Lost" is one of my favorite Television shows. I own the first two seasons and expect to get the third after I get back to work. :banana

[kfog41]

And here are some pix of the heads, all on the same 1:6 body.
Sorry for the blur on some, so much for auto focus:


I really like how the sculpts look as far as hair style and neck size, but how in the world can Ada not see that the scale is way off on the face. I mean, is it that She doesn't want to admit her mistake or that She is making so much money that She no longer has to deal with the so called "little" people. Our money spends the same and it is her resposibility to correct what is wrong with the sculpts or it just appears to be not respecting the comments of her customers. We all should be getting what we paid for without deception!:rolleyes:

[kfog41]

One a positive note: The hair of Burke looks really good.

Unfortunately, with the face being that small that make him unusable in my book. This pin headed figure is not worth buying, and is a waste of money if already purchased. Sorry. :(

Hear, Hear! I totally agree!:duff

[kfog41]

The first two photos make Burke look like the proper size but keep in mind that Taylor/Brent are the perfect size. The last photo of Burke in the ANSA suit shows that the head is too thin.


Hi Snickertown! A very nice showing. Between your and IM'S pictures, Ada should get the point. Unless She is still smoking something a little too strong for the system.:rotfl

[snickertown]

Hi Snickertown! A very nice showing. Between your and IM'S pictures, Ada should get the point. Unless She is still smoking something a little too strong for the system.:rotfl

KFOG - Thx! I finally learned how to operate my camera.

JESS - Thx again for writing Ada. BTW, my sculptor said the same thing about Burke's eyes being too close. You must have the eyes of Michalangelo.

[Jessica]

I am thinking that once I have Mr. Enlarger get the Burke#1 sculpt to appropriate 1:6 scale, I can always shave/rasp down the massive quarterback neck. That will be an easy fix.

[angelofmusic2112]

This thread has had Ada and her business problems as the main topic for too long. I for one have grown very bored. :sleep

[Ironman1188]

This thread has had Ada and her business problems as the main topic for too long. I for one have grown very bored. :sleep

Unfortunately, her business problems are the simains of Central City. Where else should we share our problems?

[Jessica]

Unfortunately, her business problems are the simains of Central City. Where else should we share our problems?

Hear hear, Ironman!! We were shown the exit signs while at the Bill Murray Ada Chan sculpt thread to get our hineys back up to Central City...

[Jessica]

OK Enaud....time for some freshness....bring out your project!!

[Dr_Zaius]

Dr. Zaius---we are a small community here, but our unity is our power. We do not spread rumours. We are serious fans who expect no less. If it's half ***, then nobody is happy (unless you're on whatever Ada's taking)...



I think you misunderstand me. WE ARE so few that we cannot convice Sideshow to keep the Ape line going: how can she blame a few people for loss in her business? That is what I was trying to say.

[Jessica]

Oh...I gotcha Dr. Zaius....

Well, I've just received a reply from Ada. She is no longer interested in fixing the Burke sculpt, as she's wasted too much time on it. I am still hopeful that she will hear me out and make it so that her future sculpts are the right size. The Burke sculpt is dead in the water right now.

[Jessica]

One last item before I hit the road...

Angel, what are you working on?

I have 3 more ANSA pants to go (Mego scale)...and then I will start up again on Cornelius's suit.

I also found the paints I thought my mom lost!! So, perhaps a little painting...at least that's what I hope to accomplish this upcoming weekend...

[shaun-o]

Not as cool as the stuff you folks have been working on but I finished my first Munny last week....
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o149/lowmanshaun/potacorn001.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o149/lowmanshaun/potacorn002.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o149/lowmanshaun/potacorn004.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o149/lowmanshaun/potacorn005.jpg

I made a Hellboy one for my daughter as well. She's 6 and loves Hellboy, I wonder where she gets it from?:o

Oh and I got an Ape Soldier last week for my Birthday too!!!!:banana

[enaud]

OK Enaud....time for some freshness....bring out your project!!

Alright Jess.....but just a peek.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/frontwheel003.jpg Ok,it's not Sideshow scale but still shares the ape spirit.:monkey5After being totally inspired by Angel's wonderful creation,Jess & I started chattering about how cool it would be to have one Mego scale.Still have a ways to go yet till completion,but it is starting to take shape.

[enaud]

shauno-thats cool.I never would have guessed anyone would have thought to paint one of those up as an POTA character

[shaun-o]

shauno-thats cool.I never would have guessed anyone would have thought to paint one of those up as an POTA character
Thanks enaud, and your wagon looks sweet!

[kfog41]

And here are some pix of the heads, all on the same 1:6 body.
Sorry for the blur on some, so much for auto focus:


Hi IM! Do the necks match on the Dragon bodies? They appear to! Thanks, Kent.:confused:

[toyadventurer]

Ironman1188, I think she just released a Ron Harper Alan Virdon head you might want to grab up.

[kfog41]

I am thinking that once I have Mr. Enlarger get the Burke#1 sculpt to appropriate 1:6 scale, I can always shave/rasp down the massive quarterback neck. That will be an easy fix.

Hi Jessica! Will I be able to buy one once he resizes Burke to proper scale? Thanks, Kent.:rolleyes:

[enaud]

Ironman1188, I think she just released a Ron Harper Alan Virdon head you might want to grab up.

:rotflI was thinking of that guy when I 1st saw a pic of the burke head on a 1/6 body

[Jessica]

Shaun-o, anything Planet of the Apes related is very cool :banana...(except for the abomination...er...reimagination...shhh..I didn't want to say that so loud!)

Enaud--the wagon looks supercool!!!! :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

[rentu]

I just lurk her occasionally but some of you somewhat know me, figure my ape friends should benefit :) CC8-CCON8-M4FH4PKH $50 giftcard from the con, already used one myself so first to use it enjoy!!

[Jessica]

Hi Jessica! Will I be able to buy one once he resizes Burke to proper scale? Thanks, Kent.:rolleyes:

I'm not sure yet who you would buy it from...from Mr. Enlarger or me or Snick...I don't know. Whatever is the path of least resistance...

[rentu]

Finally got a mutant leader to use at the con today for $20 so the caspey head I picked up a few months back that was offered in the thread will finally get some use, will post some pics later if I get him up and going tonight, but let me tell ya 6hrs of sleep+4hours of work+9 hrs of con=one sleepy ape!

[Jessica]

Rentu, you one lucky monkey...I think PZ is down there, so keep an eye out for him and enjoy the con. Are there any apes there in full regalia? I heard there are going to be apes in full regalia Friday and some on Saturday...!!

[kfog41]

I'm not sure yet who you would buy it from...from Mr. Enlarger or me or Snick...I don't know. Whatever is the path of least resistance...

Hi Jess! I can wait of course! Patience is a virtue! Let me know either way. Thanks, Kent.:whip:stick:zzwhip

[Dr_Zaius]

Hey Jess, weren't you talking one time about making the Prisoner Taylor clothes for one of your Taylors? If not, ever thought about giving it a try? I have a Slave Taylor I would like to customize into a Prisoner Taylor but I don't have the sewing skills and I am not too happy with the tight fit the Sideshow Prisoner Taylor has. I was thinking about seeing if you would be interested in making my Taylor the prisoner outfit. Let me know what you think.

[Jessica]

Dr. Zaius, I only have one human (Robert Patrick). Someday he will be Burke (maybe)...or Armando...not sure yet. I definitely have the appropriate male body size to make you a Taylor prisoner outfit. Do you have the Taylor prisoner outfit? If you send it to me, I can reverse engineer and make an outfit that will fit your Taylor. PM me for details.

[snickertown]

Dr. Zaius, I only have one human (Robert Patrick). Someday he will be Burke (maybe)...or Armando...not sure yet. I definitely have the appropriate male body size to make you a Taylor prisoner outfit. Do you have the Taylor prisoner outfit? If you send it to me, I can reverse engineer and make an outfit that will fit your Taylor. PM me for details.

Jess - Count me in on this project too if you're looking for some extra cash. Do you need an extra participant with the Cornelius outfit? I could get in on that.

[snickertown]

I'm not sure yet who you would buy it from...from Mr. Enlarger or me or Snick...I don't know. Whatever is the path of least resistance...

I'm with you Jess. Getting it fixed is our only priority.

ENUAD - Wha? How? Who? Where did that come from? The wagon is amazing! Great job. Do the ship next!

[shaun-o]

I just lurk her occasionally but some of you somewhat know me, figure my ape friends should benefit :) CC8-CCON8-M4FH4PKH $50 giftcard from the con, already used one myself so first to use it enjoy!!


Thanks rentu...that was totally cool of you!!!!

[Ironman1188]

Thanks rentu...that was totally cool of you!!!!

Yes it was rentu!!. What did you get Shaun-o?
Anyone who needs, there's $12.01 left on that card.

[shaun-o]

Yes it was rentu!!. What did you get Shaun-o?
Anyone who needs, there's $12.01 left on that card.
I've been eyeing the Western Mickey so I got it. There were no PotA items.:monkey2

[Ironman1188]

Hi IM! Do the necks match on the Dragon bodies? They appear to! Thanks, Kent.:confused:

Each of Ada's heads comes with a rubber "washer" for lack of a better way to describe it. That "washer" fits over the top of the neck stud and then the head slides on over that. It eliminates having to glue the heads on. I haven't been able to use it on any Sideshow bodies as of yet because the neck stud on those sits doen into the shoulders and could cause rubbing against the paint on the sculpt. But, for DML bodies they are great.

[Jessica]

Go Sticks GO!!! You are in the lead by 66 votes, the biggest lead I have seen you pull ahead!!! :banana:banana:banana

[kfog41]

Each of Ada's heads comes with a rubber "washer" for lack of a better way to describe it. That "washer" fits over the top of the neck stud and then the head slides on over that. It eliminates having to glue the heads on. I haven't been able to use it on any Sideshow bodies as of yet because the neck stud on those sits doen into the shoulders and could cause rubbing against the paint on the sculpt. But, for DML bodies they are great.


Very interesting! Thanks for the follow up IM, Kent.

[Mastermind]

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the boards and have been customizing for years. Planet of the Apes is a HUGE passion of mine and I am always looking for new heads to use. I was wondering if anyone has cast 1/6 heads of gorilla soldiers other than the Sideshow version. I remember Ape Joe had some years ago but I was never fortunate enough to have purchased any.
Anyhow, just thought I would put the word out:)
Cheers!

[Jessica]

:welcome to Central City, Mastermind!!:fireworks

I am holding the fort down...it seems all the big wigs of ape council are busy with their lives or are SDCC.

I :love Planet of the Apes and I admit that I still haven't outgrown my crush for Cornelius. I get all my ape goodness here, since it is lacking in many of the other forums. Lately, hanging out with everyone here, my obsession has gone up a notch. Glad to see you are here.

AngelofMusic2112 and Snickertown are two members that I know off the bat who have Gorilla head sculpts for 1:6 scale.

I am waiting for LittleSoldierBoy to come back and show me some of his Julius headsculpt goodness, to see how much he has done when he first came on board.

[angelofmusic2112]

Alright Jess.....but just a peek.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/nazgulenaud/frontwheel003.jpg Ok,it's not Sideshow scale but still shares the ape spirit.:monkey5After being totally inspired by Angel's wonderful creation,Jess & I started chattering about how cool it would be to have one Mego scale.Still have a ways to go yet till completion,but it is starting to take shape.

That little ape wagon rocks! :rock

[angelofmusic2112]

Hi everyone, I'm new to the boards and have been customizing for years.


Welcome to you Mastermind! I'm looking forward to hearing more from you and seeing the customs you’ve created over the years!

[Ironman1188]

Welcome Mastermind.
I have a few of the ApeJoe figures. They pale in comparison to what is available today, but, at the time, were the only apes in town.
On the Ada front, I just received this email response:
I will fix Sawyer, but there is no problem with the Milla head, I will not fix it.

So, I sent her these pix in an email:

[Ironman1188]

Ironman - That response from her can't make you feel to good. Ask her if you can return it for a complete refund.

By the way, on an unrelated topic, did you ever finish making Kyle Reese (Terminator) in his long jacket and sneakers? I'd love to see that finished. Just watched the movie and he was an awesome character!

By the way, what's an apejoe figure?

No, its not exactly what I wanted to hear but I'll take getting Sawyer right as a start.

Alas, Reese still awaits his finished head to return from the painter.

ApeJoe figures were custom POTA figures made on a 1960's GI Joe base body sold by a guy named Polo Moreno out of Mexico.
Bet you can spot them in this pic:

[Ironman1188]

And the Ursus next to Zira.

[enaud]

I remember ApeJoe.He use to run ads in Toy Shop way back when.I'm thinking that I saw a website of his stuff(?) a long time ago when I 1st got online.

[enaud]

I'm even kicking around the idea of making a mold of Prisoner Taylors feet so all the barefooted humans will have cool looking feet!):D
Thats a killer idea.Can SS figures' feet come off as easilly as their hands?....I never thought to try.
That little ape wagon rocks! :rock
Coming from someone who has dished out some pretty incredible customs,that's really incouraging for me.Thanks Mark.

[rentu]

glad the card got some use :monkey5 better go and vote again as Sticks has been bumped into second place today!

[kfog41]

I remember ApeJoe.He use to run ads in Toy Shop way back when.I'm thinking that I saw a website of his stuff(?) a long time ago when I 1st got online.


That's right, Polo used to sell through Toy Shop magazine. I am pretty sure that He lived in the Bay area, because I used to buy custom 1/6th Military items from Him. He just took too long to complete an order. He also used to have a website, but I have not seen that for years.

[Jessica]

I've been off the computer all day. What happened? I don't get it...why 2nd place? That sucks. Contact everyone you know and have them vote...PLEASE!!!

[Jessica]

Less than 10 minutes to vote for Stickman's video #15...we are under by one vote. This is SOOOOOOO stressful......

Holy smacks...less than 5 minutes left. I can't take it!!

[Jessica]

gaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

[Mastermind]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!!
I'll get some pics up here asap. I just completed a General Urko custom and have been working on a concept of a female gorilla bounty hunter.
I remember Ape Joe being advertised for a long time and then....nothing. It's hard to even track down pictures of his work.

[Jessica]

I don't know what the outcome is. The vote tally was still going up after midnight...

[Jessica]

Mastermind, I can't wait to see your work!!

[Jessica]

For Stickman's Video #15...does this mean that any and all votes received before 11:59 PST on July 26 counts...anything beyond that does not count for the contest? At midnight, Stickman's video was up by five votes...now it is down by more than 22, ten minutes beyond midnight...???

[Ironman1188]

Not be a conspiracy theorist or anything, but..... does anyone think it odd that in such a short time there was a 110 vote swing? Were folks able to vote more than once? :confused:

[stickman]

That little ape wagon rocks! :rock

Wow, Angel! That wagon sure looks amazing.

[stickman]

For Stickman's Video #15...does this mean that any and all votes received before 11:59 PST on July 26 counts...anything beyond that does not count for the contest? At midnight, Stickman's video was up by five votes...now it is down by more than 22, ten minutes beyond midnight...???

I just saw the results. I can't say how sad I am. I didn't watch last night. I wanted to be far away from the computer, but low and behold, a new video arised to the top with three hundred votes in two days. This really hurts. :monkey4

[angelofmusic2112]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!!
I'll get some pics up here asap. I just completed a General Urko custom and have been working on a concept of a female gorilla bounty hunter.
I remember Ape Joe being advertised for a long time and then....nothing. It's hard to even track down pictures of his work.

A female gorilla bounty hunter? Sounds interesting Mastermind. I'd like to see her. :)

[angelofmusic2112]

Wow, Angel! That wagon sure looks amazing.

It sure does look GREAT! Enaud is doing a wonderful job building it. :banana

[stickman]

Not be a conspiracy theorist or anything, but..... does anyone think it odd that in such a short time there was a 110 vote swing? Were folks able to vote more than once? :confused:

I am so disgusted with the total abuse of this whole voting thing! Why doesn't SideShow check the ISP address and cancel out all the repeated addresses? I feel so let down and cheated by this shallow and greedy little person. I'm sorry guys, I love you all, and thank you emmensly for trying to help me. I wish that I knew that this contest was really going to be about who can spam the most emails, I would have never of wasted my time and heart. This really hurts!

[stickman]

It sure does look GREAT! Enaud is doing a wonderful job building it. :banana

Hey Angel, would you mind PMing me your number when you got a chance. I'd love to be able to call you and talk to you in person again. All info I have is on my computer in Seattle.

[stickman]

STICKS - Reminds me of those eBay snipers that come in at the last minute.

Yeah but there is no way that this voting process was legit. I'm not a poor sport but I do speak against abuse, and deception.

[Ironman1188]

I know it doesn't compensate for the loss, but you're always #1 here in Central City Sticks!!
The sudden surge of votes out of nowhere for a less than lackluster entry shows the inadequacies of the sideshow run contest. You should redub the dialog and put the video on youtube.

[stickman]

I know it doesn't compensate for the loss, but you're always #1 here in Central City Sticks!!
The sudden surge of votes out of nowhere for a less than lackluster entry shows the inadequacies of the sideshow run contest. You should redub the dialog and put the video on youtube.

Thanks a million Steve!

[stickman]

My ranting is done, I feel much better now thanks. I will accept all that happens, with a smile and a friendly appluad! I really did enjoy the Dracula peice, the Clue segment, Princess Leia, and the Indy piece. Great job all around on those.

Have a great day everyone!

[jungle jom]

Sticks... You was robbed.

I really think you should e-mail sideshow. That video was horrible and it was obvious that someone or some people stuffed the ballot box at the last moment.

It's not how voting works in America...

Or is it?

[enaud]

enaud - I'm not aware of the Sideshow feet coming off as easily as the hands. I really don't think they do buddy, but I never tried that.

Yesterday, I made a casting of Prisoner Taylor’s big 'ol feet. Once the new mold had hardened, I removed the Prisoner Taylors figures feet fromthe mold. Now that I had a mold, I filled it with resin and very quickly inserted my Bridgekeepers little feet into the liquid resin.

After the resin had completely hardened, I pulled on the Bridgekeepers legs to remove his feet from the mold. As the feet came out of the mold, his “new resin feet” had completely engulfed his old feet.

I'll borrow my daughter’s camera today and snap off a couple pictures.

Ah,gotcha.....Very clever idea.

[Ironman1188]

I can understand, I can't stomach it, but I can understand the fan vote as the ballots were obviously stuffed, but how did Sideshow overlook the video completely? Is their POTA snubbing that complete?
<sigh>

[stickman]

Sticks... You was robbed.

I really think you should e-mail sideshow. That video was horrible and it was obvious that someone or some people stuffed the ballot box at the last moment.

It's not how voting works in America...

Or is it?

Thanks a bunch Jim

[stickman]

Did anyone find anything from the SDCC this year? The SW line looks pretty cool, but those prices are really starting to hinder my collection, so I think I will have to hold off from buying this year. I do Like the rebel Trooper though, simple yet cool.

[Jessica]

Last night I watched the voting to the last minute and a little after as well. There was a point where it said that the contest was closed, but the vote tally kept going up. Definitely somebody was stuffing the ballot, but a few minutes after midnight, Sticks was up by five points.

In my book and the whole of Central City, Stick's was definitely the clear winner by a mile.

Angel--that's such a great idea about the feet! I was wondering how you were going to accomplish that. It makes total sense!! I hate the Barney Rubble feet on my figures.

[Jessica]

Not be a conspiracy theorist or anything, but..... does anyone think it odd that in such a short time there was a 110 vote swing? Were folks able to vote more than once? :confused:

You should not have been able to, as you had to submit your name, last name, country and e-mail address. I wanted to definitely vote more than once, but I also did not want to spoil Stick's chances by having him disqualified because of that....so I never tried to vote more than once.

[Jessica]

Today I was hoping to do a little bit of crafting, but we are going to a party this afternoon, so no such fun for me. I wonder how Enaud did with his project? That ape wagon was looking so well made...

[stickman]

WOW!


Calling All Ape Fans!!!


WE WON!!! WE WON!!!!

:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana

Thank you all So much, and thank you SideShow!!!!!

[Jessica]

:family:bananaSticks, I did some last-minute scrambling and called on my cousins and their friends, even my niece and her friends etc...my mom even voted on your behalf late last night before the poll ended...but we only voted ONCE per person...can you tell by how many votes you won by? And where can I find out? Is this really true? And if it is, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

:fireworks


:fireworks



:fireworks

[Jessica]

I just saw the Sideshowtoy website---to double-check on the good news, CONGRATULATIONS!!

Enaud, I think that Sideshow and their reps had already selected the first place winner, so the fan favorite video contest was a subcontest, from what I read late last night. But in any case, Sticks won fair and square, as he should have! I am so relieved and so proud of him!!

[angelofmusic2112]

So what did Stickman actually win?

I see he won "fan favorite" and that he gets a $25 Sideshow Collectibles Gift Card for participating. [As do all the entries.] Is that all he gets for his hard work? :confused:

All the cool prizes went to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries... I think.

[kfog41]

WOW!


Calling All Ape Fans!!!


WE WON!!! WE WON!!!!


Thank you all So much, and thank you SideShow!!!!!

Adam, that is so cool! Congratulations and I hope you won many prizes. Well deserved for all that hard work. It is time to celebrate your much deserved win!:banana:banana:banana:winner:winner:winner :ccheerlea:ccheerlea:ccheerlea

[snickertown]

Welcome Mastermind.
I have a few of the ApeJoe figures. They pale in comparison to what is available today, but, at the time, were the only apes in town.
On the Ada front, I just received this email response:
I will fix Sawyer, but there is no problem with the Milla head, I will not fix it.

So, I sent her these pix in an email:

IM - Will the Milla head fit on a "Gi Jane" figure? Good luck with Ada fixing your Sawyer sculpt. You might want to send her a head of for sizing purposes.

JESS - Dr. Enlarger has sent me his address and I'll mail out Burke's head to be fixed today. He's getting the small Burke head. The revised Burke head is going to be cut in half and resculpted by my sculptor. At very least we'll have a choice. Then we sell them on ebay. :lol

[Jessica]

Angel, here is Cornelius's Escape jacket--it's a start and a very early stage. Just wanted to let you know I'm plugging along with it, no matter how slow. Also, note that I made the checks match (kind of hard with the sleeves, but I did it!)

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/CorneliusEscape002.jpg

[angelofmusic2112]

That's the cat's meow Jessica! It already looks yummy!:monkey5

[kfog41]

Hey, I just received an email from Ada saying that She corrected the Sawyer Head sculpt size to Match the Locke figure. :confused:

[Jessica]

Calling PZ! Please report to Central City!

Give us the lowdown on SDCC!!! :monkey1:monkey1

[Jessica]

Hey, I just received an email from Ada saying that She corrected the Sawyer Head sculpt size to Match the Locke figure. :confused:

Can you tell if she resculpted it?

[stickman]

Last night I watched the voting to the last minute and a little after as well. There was a point where it said that the contest was closed, but the vote tally kept going up. Definitely somebody was stuffing the ballot, but a few minutes after midnight, Sticks was up by five points.

In my book and the whole of Central City, Stick's was definitely the clear winner by a mile.

Angel--that's such a great idea about the feet! I was wondering how you were going to accomplish that. It makes total sense!! I hate the Barney Rubble feet on my figures.

Thank you again Jessica. I've been telling everyone how powerful the Ape fans really are! You rock! :whip

[stickman]

So what did Stickman actually win?

I see he won "fan favorite" and that he gets a $25 Sideshow Collectibles Gift Card for participating. [As do all the entries.] Is that all he gets for his hard work? :confused:

All the cool prizes went to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries... I think.

Hey Angel, I'm not sure but I think I get a $200. gift card. :banana

[stickman]

Adam, that is so cool! Congratulations and I hope you won many prizes. Well deserved for all that hard work. It is time to celebrate your much deserved win!:banana:banana:banana:winner:winner:winner :ccheerlea:ccheerlea:ccheerlea

Thanks a bunch Kent!!!

[stickman]

Angel, here is Cornelius's Escape jacket--it's a start and a very early stage. Just wanted to let you know I'm plugging along with it, no matter how slow. Also, note that I made the checks match (kind of hard with the sleeves, but I did it!)

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/CorneliusEscape002.jpg

This outfit looks great Jessica!

[stickman]

Calling PZ! Please report to Central City!

Give us the lowdown on SDCC!!! :monkey1:monkey1

We all would love to here about SDCC, I wonder what really cool things we are in store for. I just read the FREAK front page and saw that SS had some very expensive items stolen at the convention. That is horrible! So uncool!:horror

[kfog41]

Can you tell if she resculpted it?

What's up Jessica? Naw, I can't tell at all!:monkey4

[kfog41]

Thanks a bunch Kent!!!

No Problemo Adam! I hope you enjoy and take advantage of everything Sideshow has to offer! You have awakened them to the fact that the Apes line continues to be very popular. I can forsee some future Planet of the Apes figures being produced by Sideshow and this would be one great reason why. Great going Dude! Kent.:banana:banana:banana

[Jessica]

Stick's video winning the fan favorite is a great victory for Central City and for all apes fans!! What more can I say about something that totally blew all competition out of the water? There was a moment when I feared all was lost...as I watched the vote tally tick in favor of the other commercial. I was on pins and needles and any ape fan awake at that time probably heard my wail of lament...and answered to secure your win.

Chalk up another victory for Central City.

Bugler---sound the advance...

[kfog41]

Hey, where is everyone? Am I the only one that is unemployed and at home today?:rotfl

[Jessica]

Kfog, I'm at the saltmines...slogging away...

[kfog41]

Good Girl! Nothing wrong with slogging as long as you are paid well (Har, Har).:lol

[Jessica]

Paid well? I am a trained monkey earning peanuts...but I do get paid and I can hardly wait until payday because there is a raw Zira appliance/prosthetic that I want.

[kfog41]

Paid well? I am a trained monkey earning peanuts...but I do get paid and I can hardly wait until payday because there is a raw Zira appliance/prosthetic that I want.

"Raw Zira" Huh!:naughty:naughty:naughty

[snickertown]

Hey, where is everyone? Am I the only one that is unemployed and at home today?:rotfl

I just got back from the Post Office. Mini-Burke is on his way to being enlarged. Now for step 2: sawing Revised Burke in half. If only I had this type of enthusiasm for something productive. Sadly, I don't.

[shaun-o]

Congrats stickman. I've watched your video a few times now and I'm amazed at it every time. Great job. I just found this article:http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1566
This sounds awesome.

[enaud]

Congrats stickman. I've watched your video a few times now and I'm amazed at it every time. Great job. I just found this article:http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1566
This sounds awesome.
I don't have a blu-ray player or let alone forsee me getting one anytime in the near future...I would love to see what kind of special/bonus features they might have.

[enaud]

Haha!The Yahoo homepage had a little write up & pics of people dressed up at the SDCC.Among the pic was of 2 guys dressed as Ape soldiers

http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/collections/gallery/916/2008-comiccon-exhibit-hall-costumes#photo21

[Jessica]

Yay! I've been scouting for pictures of any apes there.

[enaud]

Hey, I just received an email from Ada saying that She corrected the Sawyer Head sculpt size to Match the Locke figure. :confused:
If it is one of her mass solicitaion emails,I got the same thing.My 1st reaction was like-WTF!....I guess she didn't realize it was not the same size to begin with until people b*tched about it?She must not keep all of her sculpts together in the same room.:lol

[enaud]

Yay! I've been scouting for pictures of any apes there.yeah, as cool as they are,I can't help going back to the(1st pic)of the mom from the incredibles:naughty

[enaud]

Jess-the escape Cornelius jacket is coming along nicely!

[Jessica]

Look what I snagged from the Mego Marketplace...Sure, the face is a little grey, but nothing a little paint cannot fix...and the hair looks pretty awesome. This is the best looking gorilla I have seen for $65.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/POTASoldierApeCostueme003.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/POTASoldierApeCostueme005.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/POTASoldierApeCostueme006.jpg

[Jessica]

Guess the outfit looks to be more Mego than the actual movie, but I can easily fix that. I don't know why I bought it...I will never wear it...but perhaps my four-year old will someday grow into it.

[enaud]

LOL...I was just looking at that a few minutes ago Jess.:DI remember when those came out.I have that same mask.

[Jessica]

I guess everybody else at the MM knows I'm pretty much obsessed with Planet of the Apes...

I was very impressed with the hair on the mask, even if it's fake fur. Maybe I will wear it...but I'd prefer to be a girl for Halloween.

Oh...talk about Halloween...I am slowly putting my costume together. I just bought a metallic silver dress which I will cut up and re-sew. I'm going to be a Moonbase Babe from UFO.

[enaud]

:monkey5yeah...just a little:monkey5

[Jessica]

I can't believe that some losers stole some items from Sideshow. So pathetic!!

[enaud]

...I will never wear it...
You lie......:monkey5 You know that you're going to put it on at some point:D

[Ironman1188]

I guess everybody else at the MM knows I'm pretty much obsessed with Planet of the Apes...

I was very impressed with the hair on the mask, even if it's fake fur. Maybe I will wear it...but I'd prefer to be a girl for Halloween.

Oh...talk about Halloween...I am slowly putting my costume together. I just bought a metallic silver dress which I will cut up and re-sew. I'm going to be a Moonbase Babe from UFO.

I love UFO. I've been watching the series on DVD!! You have to post pix of you as Lt. Gay Ellis.
Is that mask able to be touched up to make it more realistic? One day I hope to have a full gorilla makeup/gear setup.

[Jessica]

I believe that mask can be touched up to make it more realistic. If you use 3.3 elmer's glue or pros-aide, 3.3 acrylic paint, and 3.3 water, you can make a flexible paint perfect for masks. I will apply the paint with makeup sponge. I haven't tried it yet, but that's the formula I was given by a chemist friend who likes to paint Apemania masks!!

I really like that UFO series. I have the whole collection on DVD and have only seen one episode, but it's pretty good. I only bought it for "research" for my costume, but I like it as well. I already have my purple wig, I just have to trim the bangs...it'll be fun!! If the pictures don't look goofy I'll post them.

Here's what I'm hoping to aim for:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/moonbabe.jpg

[Protozaius]

We all would love to here about SDCC, I wonder what really cool things we are in store for. I just read the FREAK front page and saw that SS had some very expensive items stolen at the convention. That is horrible! So uncool!:horror

I just wanted to let you know Adam that Sideshow had your Contest entry running on their monitors throughout the convention... every time it played there were always people stopping and looking at it in amazement. Sideshow Ape sculptor Mat Falls said that everybody at Sideshow was blown away by it... it was everybody's favorite to win and I'm glad it did.

Mat was also totally taken aback by all of the custom work you guys (and gals, Jess :D) had done that was compiled for the photo album. He seemed truly touched by the gesture. He really seemed to like Snick's re-working of the classic Dr. Zaius with added hair and gummi glyphs as well as the hunt leader. Angel's ape wagon left him speechless. He was VERY impressed with Angel's process of opening Ape mouths. At first he thought those shots were "photo-shopped". Finally, although he said that he wasn't a big fan of the later films, he was REALLY impressed with the detail of Jess's Escape costume. I told him that a matching Cornelius suits was forthcoming.

All during the time I was showing him the album, he talked about finding some way to post these pictures up at the Sideshow website. Wouldnt that be cool if this happened? :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

Although he doesn't like to post here at the Sideshow Freak Board (I don't think he is even listed as a member) I did extend the invite to look and read the great POTA Mega thread that has been created from his efforts. Hopefully he will chime in sometime in the future. :D

[kfog41]

Hey Proto, Did Matt mention anything about future Apes for Sideshow? Thanks, Kent.:monkey5

[Jessica]

OMG OMG OMG!! I just spoke to Dan Morgan...my neighbor!! We're going to have coffee this Saturday...not only am I bouncing off the walls because I just had five espresso-laced cookies, but I'm so darn EXCITED!!!!!! I will let you know what the deal is with my future makeup plans...he and his friend Tom will be able to make something custom-made for me....OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

[snickertown]

Although he doesn't like to post here at the Sideshow Freak Board (I don't think he is even listed as a member) I did extend the invite to look and read the great POTA Mega thread that has been created from his efforts. Hopefully he will chime in sometime in the future. :D

PZ - That is so cool! Thx! for the update.

[Protozaius]

Hey Proto, Did Matt mention anything about future Apes for Sideshow? Thanks, Kent.:monkey5

He did say that there is something in the works... but it is at the early stages it this moment.

Any details he gave me I felt they were given in confidence. :rolleyes:

[Jessica]

Very cool PZ...I am glad to hear that something is in the works. Adam's video should be a testament to all the ape love that exists...

[kfog41]

He did say that there is something in the works... but it is at the early stages it this moment.

Any details he gave me I felt they were given in confidence. :rolleyes:

Oh, Why of course!:rolleyes:

[kfog41]

Hey Ironman, I received a random email from Ada stating that She will replace all Sawyer Heads that were bought from Her for the corrected version! Are you aware of this? Later, Kent.:D

[jungle jom]

This is truly great news Proto!

The news about Sticks' Film, to me, was the most heartening. I'm glad to see that quality is still noticed and appreciated.

Glad to hear that Angels Wagon, Snick's gummy glyphs and Jess' Escape outfit along with Sticks' ape city were so well received.

And something in the works... At least they are thinking about it... I hope that, whatever the project, it goes forward to production pieces,

[Ironman1188]

Hey Ironman, I received a random email from Ada stating that She will replace all Sawyer Heads that were bought from Her for the corrected version! Are you aware of this? Later, Kent.:D

Thanks Kfog!! I was just catching up on my emails and had read that. Hopefully the photo I sent her of Milla will change her mind about fixin that one next.

[Jessica]

Ironman, I thought you said Ada told you she wasn't fixing Milla...did you send her another e-mail? Are you still on her ignore list? I'm on her ignore list again...but whatever.

In the Ghostbusters Ada Chan thread, WST had mentioned that Ada will fix the Milla head. Check it out if you haven't already!!

[Ironman1188]

Ironman, I thought you said Ada told you she wasn't fixing Milla...did you send her another e-mail? Are you still on her ignore list? I'm on her ignore list again...but whatever.

In the Ghostbusters Ada Chan thread, WST had mentioned that Ada will fix the Milla head. Check it out if you haven't already!!

I hadn't seen Milla mentioned as a fix in the GB thread. Last she told me it was fine, there was nothing wrong with the size of it. I sent her an email with the pix showing how off the size actually was and asking her to fix it as I've spent enough money and her not standing by her work and fixing Burke was enough of a loss for any customer.

[angelofmusic2112]

I truly like the enthusiasm and the eagerness currently happening over at the GhostBusters thread. They all seem to be pulling together for some common goals. They all seem to be talking about current (and future) projects.

I wish we were more like that over here as a whole. It feels like we're all lacking “group goals” over here lately. Am I the only one who feels like this? This thread feels a little bit stale latley to me. Maybe I just need a break. It's probably just me.

[Jessica]

Angel, please post what you are currently working on. I need some nice ape eye candy.

I am almost done with the ANSA outfits for the Megos.

I have to re-do the sleeves for Cornelius's suit. I didn't realize that there is a vented sleeve since the coat I based it on did not have that. I need to check out my husband's suits and see how they are made.

[Jessica]

I guess we are lacking a common group goal. Everyone is working on their own ape customs and not working towards the same figure, as they are on the Ghostbusters thread.

[Protozaius]

Yay! I've been scouting for pictures of any apes there.

I didn't see any Apes at SDCC... lots of Slave Leias though. :D

[Jessica]

PZ, I found some apes photos and posted them at the Apes Yahoo website in an album that Jeff B. created. Wow. I can't believe that you didn't encounter any apes while over there!!

[Protozaius]

And I wore a POTA T-shirt practically every day I was there... hoping to talk with other Ape fans. No bananas. :rolleyes

But with an attendance of around 125,000 people, it's easy to miss a few apes. :D

[snickertown]

I guess we are lacking a common group goal. Everyone is working on their own ape customs and not working towards the same figure, as they are on the Ghostbusters thread.

ANG - We are in the process of getting Burke's head fixed. That's a common goal for a handful of us.

I've been busy with painting the wagon. The first set of wheels are finished and the first group of bars. Last night I started the rear wheels.

Jess - If you want to make another Cornelius suit I'll go in on that.

[Malice]

these figures suck, monkeys in suits? yeah what ever! :monkey3

[jungle jom]

Go back to the sandbox, Malice...

[Hasslein]

I'm still looking forward to the caesar statue. How close is it? How much will it set us back?

[Hasslein]

The Yahoo group today has posted a significant amount of information about the Blu-Ray APES set if interested.

[Malice]

Go back to the sandbox, Malice...

my bad!:monkey3 i'll leave now:monkey2

[Ironman1188]

I truly like the enthusiasm and the eagerness currently happening over at the GhostBusters thread. They all seem to be pulling together for some common goals. They all seem to be talking about current (and future) projects.

I wish we were more like that over here as a whole. It feels like we're all lacking “group goals” over here lately. Am I the only one who feels like this? This thread feels a little bit stale latley to me. Maybe I just need a break. It's probably just me.

As stated, there seems to be more of "each to his own project" vibe here. Hey! Its not like we haven't tried. I put together the Urko head project. It got less buyers than votes. You, yourself were frustrated by different dealings with certain headsculpts.
The GB guys are doing, God I hate to use a Sideshow line, the core group of 'busters. We have our own Virdon's and those interested are getting Burke fixed. That leaves Galen, which you have I believe, and TV version Zaius from the series. From film there are definitely many more characters but getting our small group, (what's there like 10 constant members?) to agree on anything and getting enough funds for a sculpt to be financially worth the investment.....
I don't know about you, but I took a bath on Urko. Yes, it was a sculpt I really wanted to add to my collection, but the cost of getting him made in ratio to what got sold? Not even close to evening out.
Maybe I'll talk to WST and see how he's been able to get thru 7 sculpts and still be going strong.
Your wagon was a work of art, but for me and the year I've been having, extremely cost prohibitive. I'm not saying its not worth the $ and that you shouldn't get compensated for your hard work, just that big projects take big money and not everyone has big money all the time. It would have been fantastic had all of us been able to get at least one of them. Of course you may have been left pulling your hair out. LOL
Anyway, should we all try to put together a simian oriented group project? If so, what shall it be? I'll be in and out today and tomorrow morning, then off for the annual fishing trip with my F-i-L and B-i-L and this year is my son's first go at it. I'll be back late Sunday/early Monday and see where we've gotten.
Sound ok?

[Jessica]

I can't wait for the reveal of Caesar! :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

Angel how far along are those other two wagons you are doing?

[Jessica]

The Ada-bashing was not for naught! The outcome is that she will rescale the Milla head...and per Shat's Toupee, if there is anything off-scale, Ada will correct the problem as soon as possible. :peace I doubt she will fix the Burke at this point, as that is a sore point with her, but that is a pet project here for Snick and I. :monkey4

[Jessica]

I watched Battle last night with my kids. My son noticed that there are a lot of orangutans in that movie. If you have a chance, you should check out the orangutan faces of that movie. They are all very very different!!

[Ironman1188]

The Ada-bashing was not for naught! The outcome is that she will rescale the Milla head...and per Shat's Toupee, if there is anything off-scale, Ada will correct the problem as soon as possible. :peace I doubt she will fix the Burke at this point, as that is a sore point with her, but that is a pet project here for Snick and I. :monkey4

We weren't, I didn't think, bashing Ada but trying to show a seller that her product was not as she claimed and get it fixed to the proper specs.

[Jessica]

You're right, Ironman. Artists are a finicky lot, and most suggestions to their work are interpreted by them as personnal attacks.

[Jessica]

Also, forgot to mention that Ada is going to replace wrong-scaled Sawyer heads with a correctly scaled one...so it's all good. I'm still pissy though that she made Angel pay extra out of his own pocket to rescale the Armando sculpt when it was her fault. That's so wrong.

[snickertown]

Snick - Is there any chance that you might have a extra chimp glyph laying around for the Caesar statue? Denise moved all of my projects when I went to Baltimore and one glyph was lost. :(

Abso-tively. Can I trade you a wheel rivet for one? One of the rivets fell off the wagon wheel when I was moving it around and I'm not sure what happened to it. It's those little nail head things that are on the tire part of the wheel.

[angelofmusic2112]

You're right, Ironman. Artists are a finicky lot, and most suggestions to their work are interpreted by them as personnal attacks.

Maybe that's why I'm not ready to show Caesar just yet! :lol

[Jessica]

Angel, can you post photos of Galen? I know you said you've posted it before, but I can't find it in this mega-thread!! Is your Galen the Rebel Chimp without the beret?

[Joker]

Blu-Ray set looks fantastic.

http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covershd/planetoftheapes40yrsetbrd.jpg

http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/planetoftheapes40yrsetopenbrd.jpg