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

[Jessica]

I just bought five square feet of workable goat skin leather hyde from Feebay. Supposedly it's thin enough to handsew or use a regular sewing machine with. It's coming from Italy so I should see it in 10 days. I want to recreate the green jacket and use real leather for the collar. I can't wait to get the leather in hand so I can smell it. I just love the scent of leather. It smells sooooooo goooooood.......almost as good as foam latex....but a little different.

[shaun-o]

Hey-I noticed the Hot Toys Apes are shipping in July. Woo-Whooo!!!!

[Jessica]

Angel I can't wait to see your orangutans fluff up that tribunal table!!! I have been thinking about the hieroglyphs, too. You will have to show me your notes on El Presidente's hieroglyphs...I'll see if I can dig out mine. I'll photograph it and you can review it...and you tell me if I'm off. I don't think that lasercut leather is the way to go for the hieroglyphs because it would be too flat. I need to feel and see the shadows of imprinted leather. I'm going to look for the leather working tool and I'll just hammer mine out.

[Jessica]

I hope I see General Ursus soon. I can't wait for him! Hurry home, General Ursus!!!

[abake]

Yeah, although I don't collect POTA, I'm really looking forward to seeing these figures in hand.

[Jessica]

Yeah, although I don't collect POTA, I'm really looking forward to seeing these figures in hand.

I don't collect POTA either. I make them and I live there.

[Protozaius]

Hey-I noticed the Hot Toys Apes are shipping in July. Woo-Whooo!!!!

GADS!!! :horror:horror:horror

Boy, July is sure going to be a VERY expensive month for me. I have the PF Zaius coming, the 12" Darth Vader, the Hot Toys Apes AND Comic Con to pay for!!!

NOT:banghead ENOUGH:banghead MONEY:banghead

[Protozaius]

Yeah, although I don't collect POTA, I'm really looking forward to seeing these figures in hand.

I wonder if more people will take the plunge and buy these Hot Toys Apes once see them in hand.

Still would like to know how this guys are doing in the overall marketplace. Hopefully it will be enough to warrant a second wave.

Not that I have the money for them, mind you. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[Protozaius]

I just got notice that the Cosbabies are headed to the Sideshow warehouse in 7-10 days. My son is REALLY excited about this news.

Could the 12"ers be close behind? :naughty

[Jessica]

I just got notice that the Cosbabies are headed to the Sideshow warehouse in 7-10 days. My son is REALLY excited about this news.

Could the 12"ers be close behind? :naughty

You mean the ones from Hot Toys? I hope they crank out some chimps!!! If not, I'll make them.

PZ, when you see Matt Falls, tell him I really love his sculpt of Zira. After a repaint, she is so spectacular. She was already beautiful to begin with, but she's really spectacular now.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5788.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5787.jpghttp://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/zira048.jpg

[Jessica]

Thanks, Angel. I took a mold of this head, but I can't find the plastics to make a cast with to see how it came out. I know I have two fresh bottles...but I don't know where my mom put them away.

[Cocoboloboy]

I cancelled Vader and my SS Joe stuff for the apes. I just can't pass them up. I really, REALLY hope that HT continues with the POTA line.

[Jessica]

Jessica - think of all the apes you could make out of these guys!


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_rdc=1&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F250449584069% 3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2773.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3 D250449584069%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_naf%3D1%26_fvi%3D1&item=250449584069&viewitem=&salenotsupported

Holy crapadoodle! That's WONDERFUL!!

[Jessica]

Did you say "the special prayer?"

LOTS of times!!! And I'm also saying it for another item I need to send back to its rightful owner. I swear that we must have some kind of sprites that play tricks on me and hides stuff when I'm not looking.

[Jessica]

I cancelled Vader and my SS Joe stuff for the apes. I just can't pass them up. I really, REALLY hope that HT continues with the POTA line.

Me too. I purchased them on Ebay when they first came out, so I already paid in full. Hot Toys needs to make Dr. Zaius in his Armageddon outfit with all the hieroglyphs in full glory...and they need to make Zira and Cornelius!!!

[Cocoboloboy]

Me too. I purchased them on Ebay when they first came out, so I already paid in full. Hot Toys needs to make Dr. Zaius in his Armageddon outfit with all the hieroglyphs in full glory...and they need to make Zira and Cornelius!!!

I plan on getting mine thru AlterEgo. SS has to at least make Zaius, Cornelius and Zira. Hopefully all goes well with the production fur and they're a big hit.

[Jessica]

I wonder how well the Hot Toys apes are selling? Their General Ursus kicks serious ***.

[Jessica]

Look at Zira's official photograph from Sideshow. Isn't she purty? Notice also that they sewed on her hieroglyph correctly. Does anybody own a Sideshow Zira that has the hieroglyphs reading correctly? Also, she doesn't have that "lipstick" in this photo nor does she look like she has the dreaded doll dots. Next to Sideshow's photo is my old Zira, before the makeover. I love how she is looking directly at the camera. It's 1AM and I'm not sleepy at all. It's going to be a rough night.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/7504_press02-001.jpghttp://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/blousefabric1.jpg

[Ironman1188]

Jess, Great job on that Zira! I am way behind on my head paints. I have too many bodies sitting, waiting for their heads to return and even more waiting on other components. <sigh>
Thats why I started trying to do more on my own, but even that seems to have been met with difficulty as I found myself still depending on other's input before I could finalize them.
I have been working on a non-ape, "V" related project and finding out that Krylon Fusion is not my friend. I will post pix if I can get my son's camera to focus properly.
My human head paints are leaving me more angered than pleased. Maybe I'll take a stride towards Angel's lead and try a few simian repaints. Maybe the colors and textures won't be as hard on me as the humans are. I also still need to finish my mutants and try rehairing the Hasbro apes.
Well, off to a funeral now. I'll try and check back later.
I've been gone too long from this thread that will not die.

[Jessica]

Hey, IM! You should definitely pop in more often. And yes, it could be frustrating to wait and wait for others to get their act together to finish your project that you've been waiting on. I can see that, but you just have to concentrate your restless energy on something else. If one thing is not working and is frustrating, start on another. There's always lots of projects to do.

Today I'm going to see Land of the Lost because my boys really want to see that. We want to watch it at the theater before they move it to DVD.

[Jessica]

I also went to the used clothing store. Could not find the right material for Snickertown, so I ended up taking the boys with me to the fabric store before they closed for the evening. They have a buy one yard get one yard free offer. So i bought a yard for Snickertown's blanket, which was about $4, and got another yard for free. $2 per yard. Can't beat that!

Today's crafting will be about:

Snickertown's Taylor blanket
Mego scale dark blue denim jeans
Painting those Mego scale heads and getting them done!!! (I have four of them)....

While I am crafting I will think about:

getting back to sculpting

Shrinking a Bruce Lee head to Mego Scale. Someone gifted me with one, so I purchased a $7 bottle of acetone. I'm going to give the vinyl head an acetone bath and see how much it shrinks. They said I could do whatever i wanted with the Bruce Lee head.

SDCC 2010

My boys' deluxe pullover masks and baking my own foam latex. This is a mongo project.

[Jessica]

I just came across this quote and thought it was spectacular:

Get caught in the moment, not trapped by it.

[Ironman1188]

Jess, I'm a long time Land of the Lost fan. Take my advice and save some money.
As for the projects? Yeah, moving on works only until that next project has a holdup and the cycle continues until there are a load of half done jobs laying about.
Money and time are the true enemies of a hobbyist.

[Jessica]

OK. Got back from Land of the Lost. I am not a fan of Land of the Lost, but I had a spectacular time. I do remember watching it as a child in the 70s. It was a Saturday-morning kind of thing that I used to look forward to. I guess I did not expect much out of the movie...didn't really want to watch it but I did take the kids and really enjoyed it. So yeah...I'm out $50, but I had a good time. If you go with the mindset of expecting to be disappointed, then most movies (except for the frickin' reimagination!) are ok.

Next week we're going to watch "Up"

[kfog41]

I also went to the used clothing store. Could not find the right material for Snickertown, so I ended up taking the boys with me to the fabric store before they closed for the evening. They have a buy one yard get one yard free offer. So i bought a yard for Snickertown's blanket, which was about $4, and got another yard for free. $2 per yard. Can't beat that!

Today's crafting will be about:

Snickertown's Taylor blanket
Mego scale dark blue denim jeans
Painting those Mego scale heads and getting them done!!! (I have four of them)....

While I am crafting I will think about:

getting back to sculpting

Shrinking a Bruce Lee head to Mego Scale. Someone gifted me with one, so I purchased a $7 bottle of acetone. I'm going to give the vinyl head an acetone bath and see how much it shrinks. They said I could do whatever i wanted with the Bruce Lee head.

SDCC 2010

My boys' deluxe pullover masks and baking my own foam latex. This is a mongo project.

Hello Jess! Can you please put me down for a taylor blanket also? I will pay you what is fair! Thanks, Kent.:cool:

[kfog41]

Yeaaaaa hawwwwww:duh

[Jessica]

Happy b-lated b-day, Kfog!! I can't believe we missed your b-day!! Tell me which specific day it was, ok?

[Jessica]

I went out "shopping" today and basically did nothing.

[Protozaius]

Look at Zira's official photograph from Sideshow. Isn't she purty? http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/7504_press02-001.jpg

The Sideshow website never updated their photos to show off the production line versions... just the one-of-a-kind prototypes. Looks like they got the glyph right for the proto. :rolleyes:

And you are right... I saw that Zira displayed at SDCC in 2004 (along with the rest of the protos) and she was quite "purty".

And the Zaius proto was stunning as well. The following year (at SDCC '05) I got to actually hold the Zaius proto in my very paws... it looked SO much better than the production version I had at home. The thought of making a break for it with the proto in my hand DID cross my mind but I knew I wouldn't get very far. :banghead:banghead:banghead

[Jessica]

The Sideshow website never updated their photos to show off the production line versions... just the one-of-a-kind prototypes. Looks like they got the glyph right for the proto. :rolleyes:

Here's hoping that they get the PF Zaius correct!! Sideshow probably didn't want to spend the money to hire the photographer...and probably most people would complain about the production line versions if Sideshow bothered to photograph them and post them up.

And the Zaius proto was stunning as well. The following year (at SDCC '05) I got to actually hold the Zaius proto in my very paws... it looked SO much better than the production version I had at home. The thought of making a break for it with the proto in my hand DID cross my mind but I knew I wouldn't get very far. :banghead:banghead:banghead


:lol

[Jessica]

We are undergoing some kind of heatwave. About time, I say. Last night the house was 83. I loved it. I guess because I have been cranking up the car to 80 since it's been so cold.

Here's Snick's blanket. For the grunge, I tried black pastels, but they kept rubbing off, and then I remembered the flat brown spray paint I used for my son's plastic rifle. The blanket looks pretty darn grungy now.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/taylorblanket002.jpghttp://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/taylorblanket001.jpg

Here's a photo of the old one I did that I never sent out because the color was too dark:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/elpresidente010.jpg

[Jessica]

Hey Ironman! I was rooting through the internet looking for reference photographs of Professor X for a custom paint job. I found a post of your customs and saw your Professor X. What a small world!!

[kfog41]

Happy b-lated b-day, Kfog!! I can't believe we missed your b-day!! Tell me which specific day it was, ok?

It was last wednesday! Thanks for asking!:D

[Jessica]

Jessica - think of all the apes you could make out of these guys!


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I forgot about this...was too into my painting because I just effed up Bruce Lee...The winner paid about what I was going to shell out. Lucky. Oh well. Have to save money for my impending trip. Angel let me know if something like this turns up again. I'm not good with looking for this kind of thing, and a whole puddle of naked bodies is perfect for me. Wait, that didn't sound right...:monkey4

[Jessica]

Hello Jess! Can you please put me down for a taylor blanket also? I will pay you what is fair! Thanks, Kent.:cool:

Kfog, Snick and I traded. Do you have something you want to trade for the blanket?

[kfog41]

Kfog, Snick and I traded. Do you have something you want to trade for the blanket?

Hmmmmmmmm! Sounds good Jess. I will look around and see what I can find.

[Jessica]

Stickman is still busy.

I have not heard from Enaud in a long time. He said he got into canoeing, and with spring/summer here, I'm sure he's having a great time wherever he is. He hasn't surfaced on the Mego Museum in a long time, too.

I want to spend lots of my $$ and time on those really cheap naked figures because I want to convert them into apes. I want to get back into sculpting again, but I have to finish my repaints first, and also Snick's clothing. So much to do, so little time! Last night was a tough night for me. I was not able to sleep and it was already 2:30 AM. I think it's because I can't stop my mind from thinking about the projects I want to do...and so I toss and turn and have a really hard time getting up.

Congrats on your Mego Cornelius and Gorilla. Aren't they freaking tiny? Imagine trying to repaint that. I'm struggling with Bruce Lee and the other Megos I am painting. Bruce Lee was too pink/light, so I had to put some color on him. He looks like he fell asleep in the sun, because now he's too dark. He's fixable though. I just need to walk away from him and come back to see him with fresh eyes. Even though I've probably spent tons of time on him I just can't send him out not perfect. I also gave him eyelid surgery because his left eye (the one to the right of the photo) is so different from the left eye...you just can't conceal a bad sculpt with paint. I've tried and it's not working. I really want to put together a Mego scale stadium with all of my customized apes there. It's going to take me years to complete, but it's time well spent because practice makes better.

Here's Bruce and my Zira together, so you can see the scale difference:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/brucelee.jpg

And next to this guy:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/futuregorilla010-1.jpg

[Jessica]

Here is a closeup of the Captain Kirk I am repainting. You can't even see this with the naked eye, but I have managed to clean up the green that was bleeding onto his eyewhites.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/painting027.jpg

[Jessica]

Apethoven has been very helpful with piano lessons! I took a photo of him in action yesterday, but I didn't have time to upload. I'll post photos of him tonight. Even though Ashton is quite young (almost 5, not quite), he really wanted to take piano lessons. Ashton loves when I use Apethoven to help him follow the music notes as he plays.

[kfog41]

I think that you all are so positive here, that it will flow into helping me get a job. I thank everyone here for keeping this positive thread going. Thanks Ironman, Angel, Jess, Stickman, Snickertown, ProtoZaius, Msotis, junglejom, Enaud and the rest.:whip

[Jessica]

I was contemplating on submitting something to Sixthscale magazine. It would have been supercool to see something of mine in print. The deadline was today. Time got ahead of me and I have nothing to show for it. So much I want to do, so little time!!

[Jessica]

Here is Apethoven in action:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/futuregorilla017.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/futuregorilla018.jpg

[Jessica]

Here are the Megos I am currently painting:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/futuregorilla016.jpg

[Jessica]

Ever make octo-weenies? Today I made some for the kids.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/futuregorilla023.jpg

[Jessica]

Have any of you guys seen the Warriors movie from ages ago? I have not but I saw a photo, and it looks like KISS makeup.

[Cocoboloboy]

:rotfl Octo-weenies ROCK! :rock

[Jessica]

:rotfl Octo-weenies ROCK! :rock


:lol:lol:lol

[Cocoboloboy]

Jessica, you should post the octo-weenie in the customs section just for kicks.:D

[Jessica]

I'm such a swell cook! Actually, they look pretty disgusting, don't they?


http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/futuregorilla019.jpg

[Jessica]

Wow he looks just like the photo you posted earlier! (And I still haven't seen Omega Man)...

[Hasslein]

Have any of you guys seen the Warriors movie from ages ago? I have not but I saw a photo, and it looks like KISS makeup.

"CAN YOU DIG IT?!?!?!?"

I love The Warriors.

[kfog41]

I dressed up as a Baseball Furry gang character back on October 31st, 1981 and attended The Who, John Cougar mellencamp, and Loverboy concert in Sundevil Stadium in Tempe Arizona. I was 19 at the time. Warriors, come out and playyyyyaaay!

[jungle jom]

Didn't finish the spear last night but I did paint up Brother Zachary from The Omega Man last night. I'll be working on him some more later tonight.

<a href="http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/angelofmusic2112/?action=view&current=BrotherZachary.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/angelofmusic2112/BrotherZachary.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Wow! That Brother Zachary looks fantastic! I love that film soooo much better than the Will Smith remake. I will of course have to put my two cents in...

I think his skin tones could be a little more pale. It may just be your photo so it could look right in real life. The wounds on his face look to be just about spot on. Great job as alway Angel! Just great!

Now you've got to get some torches....

[Cocoboloboy]

Project X, is that the movie with Broderick?

[Cocoboloboy]

It's probably been that long since I saw it.:lol I remember it being a good flick though.

[Cocoboloboy]

That wagon is an absolute piece of art. :rock The detail is amazing.

[jungle jom]

The wagon really is a thing of beauty. It may be a little dark but it doesn't really bother me. I had forgotten the level of detail you gave it. I wish it was part of my collection. It would be the centerpiece of any SS ape collector.

Urko looks great also. You said your not worried about the helmet fitting his head, and he did indeed carry the helmet as much as he wore it.

The question is... How does it look when he is wearing it? Just curious...

[Jessica]

In the meantime, here are my orangutans. They're not done. The President still needs work on his hair color and on his fabulous outfit. Virgil needs to get a bit of an overhaul as well. There's simply not enough detail in his face. I can see that I need to make the eyes of the Lawgiver much smaller too. They are open much to wide. He looks startled.




.


Angel, you are going to make PZ one happy orangutan!!!

[Jessica]

Urko looks fantastic!!! Of course, the wagon is a thing of beauty. I keep coming back to peek at it. I can't believe it exists.

[Jessica]

I'm a big time KISS fan and I don't recall anything about this Warriors flick mentioned. On the flip side, I am an monkey fan and I should be getting Project X in the mail anyday now. Anyone remember that one?

I don't remember that one. I'm going to have to add it to my list to watch.

[Jessica]

I was watching an old western movie. I believe it was the Outlaw Josie Wales. Anyhoo in that movie they had a stone-age looking wagon. I told my husband it looked like something straight out of Planet of the Apes. He thought it looked prehistoric as well and laughed at my comment. He totally agreed.

[Jessica]

I am sooo excited!! Apemania has just been commissioned to bake foam latex appliances for Dylan and Ashton. If they can get me the baked foam latex gorilla prosthetics by Sept. 15, that should give me enough time to recreate deluxe pullover hoods that I will also hair up. Also, I need to sew Dylan's standard issue gorilla outfit, bandoliers, and probably a pair of fake wooden clubs. Probably no rifle, since school will not allow that for Halloween. I may have to take the day off if I decide to go under the goo. That will depend if I have a cold or not...


Wow I'm so frickin' excited about their gorilla outfits. They are going to look fabuloso!!

[Protozaius]

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4121/apes20068.jpg

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[kfog41]

Jungle – You’re right. Brother Zachary needs to be a bit paler. I'll have to work on that some more. I totally agree with you on those 2 movies too. I Am Legend doesn't even come up to The Omega Man. The Omega Man rocks! Jessica you'll have to check this one out. Thanx for the feedback JJ.

In the meantime, here are my orangutans. They're not done. The President still needs work on his hair color and on his fabulous outfit. Virgil needs to get a bit of an overhaul as well. There's simply not enough detail in his face. I can see that I need to make the eyes of the Lawgiver much smaller too. They are open much to wide. He looks startled.




.

What an excellent display of simians! Mark, I would be so proud of these! Drool, drool!:monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

[Protozaius]

I found something a bit interesting. There is a web site that logs all of the possible celebrity likenesses that companies like Dragon, 21st Century and Blue Box Toys have tried to slide past "the license police" in their military lines. Well, here's what I found on page seven:

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/5002/luftwaffeitpt.jpghttp://img518.imageshack.us/img518/4487/luftwaffeitptmcdowall.jpg

The picture on the left is that of the Luftwaffe Squadron Leader from In The Past Toys. It sure bears more than a passing resemblance to the great ape himself Roddy McDowall. Gee... I'm half tempted to try and find this figure.

Here's the web address of the site:

http://www.famousfigures.com/celebs/celeb1.html

[Jessica]

Oops. Thanks to you also Jessica. :slap

:gun:gun:gun

[Jessica]

So I watched Transformers, Revenge of the Fallen today. When we got out of the theater, I was half expecting the cars to transform.

[Jessica]

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4121/apes20068.jpg

:monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

Such a fine orangutan collection!!!! My favorite one is the one in the back standing up, with his hair parted on the right. I just love his pose. He looks so very natural.

[Darth Kustomizer]

For any of you that might be interested I am listing all of my POTA Sideshow figures on E-Bay today. Click on this link and it will take you to the first of the 10 auctions that I am in the process of listing. http://cgi.ebay.com/POTA-GENERAL-URSUS-12-FIGURE-LOOSE-SIDESHOW-EXCLUSIVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66 Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_t rksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4147344120QQitemZ 280367481120QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f0QQsalenotsu pported

[kfog41]

Hello DK! I sent you a PM in regard to your auctions. Thanks, Kent.:confused:

[Darth Kustomizer]

Hello DK! I sent you a PM in regard to your auctions. Thanks, Kent.:confused:

Received it and answered it.

[Ironman1188]

I found something a bit interesting. There is a web site that logs all of the possible celebrity likenesses that companies like Dragon, 21st Century and Blue Box Toys have tried to slide past "the license police" in their military lines. Well, here's what I found on page seven:

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/5002/luftwaffeitpt.jpghttp://img518.imageshack.us/img518/4487/luftwaffeitptmcdowall.jpg

The picture on the left is that of the Luftwaffe Squadron Leader from In The Past Toys. It sure bears more than a passing resemblance to the great ape himself Roddy McDowall. Gee... I'm half tempted to try and find this figure.

Here's the web address of the site:

http://www.famousfigures.com/celebs/celeb1.html

The ITPT bodies are horrible, but they did do a few very nice celebrity headsculpts. The Luftwaffe Leader looks a lot like Roddy. I have him in a turtleneck and pants waiting for a sport jacket so I can have him as he was when he hosted the POTA special. There are recasts to be had of it on the bay but it sometimes can be found in its original form and, IMHO, thats the one to get.

[Jessica]

Angel have you tried painting Dr. Milo yet? I am curious to see how he paints up.

[Jessica]

I forgot to say that I got an A in my class. For next semester, I need to take another class, and will probably take a night course. Not looking forward to it, but I need to do it so that I can move up from being a trained monkey and stop having to juggle other people's *****. That's getting pretty boring.

[kfog41]

Hello Jess! I am sending you a PM for something that I found for you. Later, Kent.:D

[Ironman1188]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/Planet%20of%20the%20Apes/POTA-Zirapinup.jpg

[Jessica]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm22/wonder_lick/funny-pictures-vampire-cat-with-ski.jpg

[Jessica]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/Planet%20of%20the%20Apes/POTA-Zirapinup.jpg

I always get embarrassed when I see this. I don't know why. :rolleyes:

[Protozaius]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/Planet%20of%20the%20Apes/POTA-Zirapinup.jpg

Geez, Ironman! The only monkey that should be seeing this photo is Cornelius! :horror:horror:horror

And perhaps that shifty Dr. Milo. :naughty

[Ironman1188]

Thats the thing, PZ, it was discovered in his bag when they were going thru Milo's belongings.

[Protozaius]

Thats the thing, PZ, it was discovered in his bag when they were going thru Milo's belongings.

:horror:horror:horror

And Cornelius let Zira name their son his name... what a chimp! :duh

If it weren't not for the fact that Caesar is a spitting image of his father, I'd say this would call to question his true parentage.:rolleyes:

[Jessica]

PZ and Ironman...you guys are on a roll today. You've really made me smile.

Guess what guys? I made a fabric run today and bought chimp green in duck cloth. I bought all they had, 4 yards of it, to the tune of $10/yard. Also, I didn't realize the chimp inner sleeves are worth their weight in gold. I bought a yard (it was not on sale...grrr..but I was rushing and didn't see that it was full price, so double grrrr...) and it cost me $45 for one effing yard.

[Jessica]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/269168379_564a1771f2.jpg

[Dr_Zaius]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/269168379_564a1771f2.jpg

Is that you Jess???? :naughty

[Ironman1188]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/269168379_564a1771f2.jpg

I didn't know Zira shaved her legs!!

[SilentSurfer]

I have previously taken no interest in Planet of the Apes, and the one day I do, this is what I find... That is just distrubing. Of course I have saved the pics to my harddrive so that I can ponder them later, but initially, I'm very worried about you people:lol

[Jessica]

I have previously taken no interest in Planet of the Apes, and the one day I do, this is what I find... That is just disturbing. Of course I have saved the pics to my harddrive so that I can ponder them later, but initially, I'm very worried about you people:lol

:lol:lol:lol That's too funny!!

We apes rule!!

See what you are missing out on?

:banana

[Protozaius]

I have previously taken no interest in Planet of the Apes, and the one day I do, this is what I find... That is just distrubing. Of course I have saved the pics to my harddrive so that I can ponder them later, but initially, I'm very worried about you people:lol

You are not actually catching us at our best. :rolleyes:

Jess, I can't believe you found YET ANOTHER picture I've never seen before. Only this time, I wish it could have stayed that way... unseen.

Of course, that's not to say that I didn't save the photos on my hard drive as well. :D

[Protozaius]

I didn't know Zira shaved her legs!!

That is just... freakishly disturbing.

I could have looked at the photo for weeks and would have not noticed the painted toe nails.

[Jessica]

http://board.koffer.ee/files/what_has_been_seen_cannot_be_unseen_695.jpg

:lol:lol:lol

[Ironman1188]

That is just... freakishly disturbing.

I could have looked at the photo for weeks and would have not noticed the painted toe nails.

Funny thing is its the sexiest photo of Kim Hunter I've ever seen. :monkey5

[Jessica]

So now you see why Dr. Milo had the hots for her.

:D

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel have you tried painting Dr. Milo yet? I am curious to see how he paints up.


Jessica - Sure did! I'll photograph him this weekend and send you some pix of Milo.

I just returned from a little journey uptown. I bought the needed paints that I required to paint the Tribunal scene. Hopefully, I'll get that done (in it's entirety), this weekend. I'll send you some pix of that also.:cool:

[Jessica]

Yay! I am so honored, Angel. Looking forward to seeing that. I also sent you an e-mail, which you will probably see when you send me pics of Dr. Milo.

[Ironman1188]

Jessica - Sure did! I'll photograph him this weekend and send you some pix of Milo.

I just returned from a little journey uptown. I bought the needed paints that I required to paint the Tribunal scene. Hopefully, I'll get that done (in it's entirety), this weekend. I'll send you some pix of that also.:cool:

Don't forget to post them here so we can all see them!!

[wax murderer]

I have a theory about the whole "Cornelius-Zira-Milo" dynamic that I believe covers the affection between Zira and Milo,Cornelius' apparent acceptance of it,AND allows him to retain his testicles.We know Zira has siblings;Lucius is incontestable proof. I submit that the Milo is Lucius father,and Zira's brother.Let the mayhem begin...PS

[Protozaius]

First I'm told to believe the Luke and Leia were brother and sister... now this? :rolleyes:

[Protozaius]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/617.jpg
I guess they come from quite an affectionate family. She isn't even fully dressed! :horror:horror:horror

My theory... she was attracted to braniacs. Simply put, Milo able to retrieve and fly Taylor's spacecraft which was BOTH out of power and water logged at the bottom of Lake Powell. Sadly, Cornelius couldn't get it up. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[Jessica]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/617.jpg


Sadly, Cornelius couldn't get it up. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

Literally, or figuratively or both? :lol

Paul---oh, you've got my mind churning now. Don't know if that's good or bad. But it's definitely naughty.

[Protozaius]

Of course, I was talking about the ship. :rolleyes:

[Jessica]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/thekiss001.jpg

Angel was this the photo you were talking about, that you saw me kissing Cornelius?

:rolleyes:

[angelofmusic2112]

Yeah! That's the photo I joked about long ago. You smoochin' Cornelius. :inlove

[Protozaius]

Not a good week for Apes in this week's Sideshow newsletter. No news on any new additions to any of the lines. The Dr. Zaius PF seems to be MIA... there is no info as to when the piece is shipping. And the three Hot Toys Apes release dates are officially moved to late third quarter.

On a positive note... the POTA Cosbabies are shipping!!! :o

[Jessica]

Well, let Zaius PF be MIA until they get his jacket fixed!!! Because having that open flap on the *** is just too stupid.

[Protozaius]

I was hoping to bring the base of the PF to Comic Con and have it signed by the Sideshow staff involving in it's making. Doesn't seem like that is going to happen now. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[Jessica]

Aw...that would have been cool to do, PZ. Maybe they're fixing that jacket. I know I sound like a broken record by now, but they HAVE to fix that jacket. It would just look goofy otherwise.

[angelofmusic2112]

KFog - Did you work out that trade with Jessica? Just curious. It's always fun to get something new added to a collection.

I was studying the colors involved in the Tribunal. It looks like the Tribunal will be using four different colors within the brown and grey families. Looks easy, but getting started is always the hardest part.

It'll be great to put this painting project behind me and finally cross it off my list. :cool:

[Ironman1188]

The Zaius PF is listed as arriving the week of July 13th in the Alter Ego newsletter.
On another note, I had hoped to complete some painting of sculpts as some "free time" seems to be upon me, but I tore the tendon in my hand and its making doing everything 1:6 even more difficult. :banghead

[Cocoboloboy]

Thought I'd stick W.G.'s awesome find over here.

What do you think about that ?
http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_0907/20090710_c9b953a2421c855e05746YmoY70X8Jr9.jpg

http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/viewthread.php?tid=2775&extra=&page=116

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Hot-Toys-12-Gorilla-Captain-figure-Limited-Edition-NEW_W0QQitemZ270423499507QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item3ef67f22f3&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1229%7C 293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[Jessica]

Thought I'd stick W.G.'s awesome find over here.

Wow. He's so gorgeous. Now I don't mind that he's on his way, because I did buy all 3 of these Hot Toys apes. I can't really tell but it looks like Hot Toys added the widow's peak, Thank GOD!!

[Joker]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/269168379_564a1771f2.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o4/50/466350/1/63006131.Nmdh9CZN.IMG_2344copy.jpg

[Jessica]

I tore the tendon in my hand and its making doing everything 1:6 even more difficult. :banghead

That sucks, Ironman!! :monkey4:monkey4:monkey4

[automaton]

the Gorilla looks freaking amazing! bring it!

[jungle jom]

I'm still happy I decided not to order this....

I just don't like the hair and prefer Sideshow's Gorillas more. I can see how the costume blows the Sideshow one out of the water.

[angelofmusic2112]

I'm still happy I decided not to order this....

I just don't like the hair and prefer Sideshow's Gorillas more. I can see how the costume blows the Sideshow one out of the water.

The uniform and flagpole look really wonderful in that picture. Great job Hot Toys! Quality. Quality. Quality. Not $120+ worth of quality though. The hair on that gorilla is very "troll like" to me. I really prefer Sideshow's Gorillas much more.

[Jessica]

Couldn't agree with you more, Angel. I am also not a fan of the hair and myself prefer the Sideshow gorillas which will always hold a special place in my heart. But it looks like Hot Toys did listen to fans and did add the widow's peak, so the gorilla does not have a flat hairline on top.

Can't really tell from the photo though if they improved the teeth...\

I think the hair could use a little trim though. It's a bit long for me.

[Jessica]

Here's a fun read for you guys:

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q166/iagainstcomics/mindblowers/dialoguechange.jpg&imgrefurl=http://whencomicbooksruled.blogspot.com/2009/03/comics-that-destroyed-my-mind-4-planet.html&usg=__j36oqfBaNqDvib1DKVBAWwpl4SQ=&h=365&w=455&sz=265&hl=en&start=39&sig2=TScRK6e1oBLiIrtebDE65A&um=1&tbnid=v1mMZEEWyJS7vM:&tbnh=103&tbnw=128&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dzira%2Bsan%2Bfrancisco%26ndsp%3D21%26 hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rlz%3D1R1GGGL_en___US322%26hs%3DBg3%26sa%3DN%2 6start%3D21%26um%3D1&ei=OrdXSv5QjuawA72HpcgC

[W.G]

Some apes are very hairy and can have different hairline but I think Hot toys can (and certainly will) do something for the hair of the top.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9010/aaazkk.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/i/aaazkk.jpg/)

[Cocoboloboy]

I'm really surprised some of you don't like the hair. I think it looks fantastic. The figure as a whole is incredibly realistic and without the "real" hair I don't think it would have been that way.

The outfit is stunning. Great detail. One of the most perfect figures I've seen. I soooo hope they make Zaius soon.

[jungle jom]

The uniform and flagpole look really wonderful in that picture. Great job Hot Toys! Quality. Quality. Quality. Not $120+ worth of quality though. The hair on that gorilla is very "troll like" to me. I really prefer Sideshow's Gorillas much more.

"Troll Like"... That just about sums it up....

[Jessica]

"Troll Like"... That just about sums it up....

Ooof--that's a gut puncher of a statement...That's one of the things I don't really like about the Hot Toys apes. Everything else is fantastic, but the hair can go.

When I get the gorillas and you see me post them with French braids, and even pig-tails like Dorothy from Wizard of Oz, then you'll admit that Hot Toys shouldn't have given the gorillas real hair that little girls will braid.

[Darth Kustomizer]

For any of you that might be interested I am listing all of my POTA Sideshow figures on E-Bay today. Click on this link and it will take you to the first of the 10 auctions that I am in the process of listing. http://cgi.ebay.com/POTA-GENERAL-URSUS-12-FIGURE-LOOSE-SIDESHOW-EXCLUSIVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66 Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_t rksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4147344120QQitemZ 280367481120QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f0QQsalenotsu pported

For anyone that might be interested...the auctions are all ending in the next 24 hours or so. Also, I ran across an extra POTA GORILLA SOLDIER 12" FIGURE which I just posted.

[angelofmusic2112]

Been lying around the home the last 2 days, I’m sick once again. I plugged in the Planet of the Apes TV series, grabbed a blanket and a pillow and watched “Escape from Tomorrow” and “The Good Seeds”. I never gave it any real thought (until today) but Bobby Porter, also played the part of Remus (the young farm chimp) in “The Good Seeds”. It just clicked today for some reason with me. I knew that he had played the part of young Cornelius in Battle for the Planet of the Apes and the young chimp, Arno in “Escape from Tomorrow.”

Jessica did you ever finish your Anakin Skywalker chimp? :confused:

[Jessica]

No. The Anakin Skywalker chimp has been sculpted and fired, but not painted.

Here he is:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5540.jpg

Not sure if I like him or not. Do you think I should re-do his nose and muzzle? Is his muzzle too big? I think it's too big and needs to be re-done. And I need to fill in those lines of his brows...they are way too deep and it looks horrible when painted. That's what happened with Carsia....I had to really fill in the lines I sculpted on with more clay or Apoxie to smooth her out more. When I sent you Carsia's cast, I filled it in for you.

[kfog41]

I happen to be one of the few that really likes the Hot Toys Apes! With all the talent here, we could allways alter the hair to look more to the movie version Gorillas. I also love the uniforms, accessories, bodies, head sculpts, and the boxes graphics. I do not compare them to Sideshows Gorillas, but do feel that they can compliment each other in a diorama setting. The possibilities are endless! "Do not speak in Absolutes" the good doctor says!:monkey1

[Ironman1188]

I happen to be one of the few that really likes the Hot Toys Apes! With all the talent here, we could allways alter the hair to look more to the movie version Gorillas. I also love the uniforms, accessories, bodies, head sculpts, and the boxes graphics. I do not compare them to Sideshows Gorillas, but do feel that they can compliment each other in a diorama setting. The possibilities are endless! "Do not speak in Absolutes" the good doctor says!:monkey1

I know. We have customizers on this thread that repaint, resculpt and plain out sculpt to fill their Ape longing, but a little real hair throws them into a panic. :confused:

[Ironman1188]

Hmmmmm. That's good to hear. :o I didn't realize so many of us here on this thread were "in a panic". Please forgive all of us for panicking.

Don't get so defensive Angel. Its really strange that you feel ok with getting annoyed with someone that doesn't share your urgency on something or get as much done as you may but when something you don't agree with comes up you get all defensive and coiled.
You were half right in you previous comment. Quality. Quality. Quality. Thats what Hot Toys is known for nowadays. And at $105 these look to be a bargain in today's market.
Sideshow's were great back in the day when they were the only ape in town. These are much more screen accurate. I will admit that I always did like Sideshow's color choice for the soldiers. The black & brown looks, to me, more military.
But, back to the topic. C'mon, you dont think you could tame that hair and make a kickass gorilla?

[angelofmusic2112]

Hmmmmm. Are we all "in a panic" Ironman?

[Ironman1188]

Hmmmmm. Are we all "in a panic" Ironman?

Ouch. Sounds like somebody hit a nerve. :rolleyes:

[Jessica]

The hair can be restyled. I'm not worried about that. I will probably do something with it. The only thing to panic about is the pricing, since you can't really bulk up your army. I totally love the costumes to these Hot Toys apes.

[Ironman1188]

The hair can be restyled. I'm not worried about that. I will probably do something with it. The only thing to panic about is the pricing, since you can't really bulk up your army. I totally love the costumes to these Hot Toys apes.

Granted, you can't get as many of these as the SS. But, these are a POTA fans childhood dream come true!!

[angelofmusic2112]

Don't get so defensive Angel. Its really strange that you feel ok with getting annoyed with someone that doesn't share your urgency on something or get as much done as you may but when something you don't agree with comes up you get all defensive and coiled.
You were half right in you previous comment. Quality. Quality. Quality. Thats what Hot Toys is known for nowadays. And at $105 these look to be a bargain in today's market.
Sideshow's were great back in the day when they were the only ape in town. These are much more screen accurate. I will admit that I always did like Sideshow's color choice for the soldiers. The black & brown looks, to me, more military.
But, back to the topic. C'mon, you dont think you could tame that hair and make a kickass gorilla?

I just don't see Jessica, Jungle Jom or I in a panic as you originally wrote. What possess you to write such things? We all simply stated we don't like the real hair. Forgive me and the others for not liking the real hair. Oh, and thanks for “going off” (again) unnecessarily.

[angelofmusic2112]

The hair can be restyled. I'm not worried about that. I will probably do something with it. The only thing to panic about is the pricing, since you can't really bulk up your army. I totally love the costumes to these Hot Toys apes.

Jessica doesn't seem panicked to me.

[Ironman1188]

Whatever.
From now on let's all just agree with whatever Angel's viewpoint is, ok?

[Dr_Zaius]

I just hope with all that is in me that Sideshow gives us a Burke and Virdon. A great addition would be a Brent that looks like Brent also

[Ironman1188]

I just hope with all that is in me that Sideshow gives us a Burke and Virdon. A great addition would be a Brent that looks like Brent also

Not likely, although I share your dream.
A Franciscus Brent is even less likely, though I would welcome a Burt Reynolds version as he was the first choice for the role.

[Jessica]

I would like to see Hot Toys create new apes that Sideshow has not done yet. Real hair or not...whatever. I can deal with it. But what would be freaking awesome is if they DO MORE APES!!! YES>>>!!! Come on Hot Toys, bring on more apes!!

[angelofmusic2112]

Whatever.
From now on let's all just agree with whatever Angel's viewpoint is, ok?

Huh? :confused:

You're the one who said we were all panicked. I looked and I'm still not seeing it. Now you're just giving up, and admitting your internal defeat? You're so silly.

[angelofmusic2112]

I would like to see Hot Toys create new apes that Sideshow has not done yet. Real hair or not...whatever. I can deal with it. But what would be freaking awesome is if they DO MORE APES!!! YES>>>!!! Come on Hot Toys, bring on more apes!!

I hope that the 1st three apes from Hot Toys do well. That's the only way we stand a chance of seeing any new ape figures from them. Like all of you , I'm curious about future possibilites.

[Jessica]

Save your energy and focus on the real battle...let's bring some more apes onto this planet. Now that Hot Toys is on the verge of mailing out these apes in a few months, we need to rally the troops and get some more churned out. They have not yet breathed their magic on the chimps and the orangutans. When Hot Toys does, I will kowtow to them a thousand times.

[Jessica]

Remember that this is the little thread that could.

[Ironman1188]

Huh? :confused:

You're the one who said we were all panicked. I looked and I'm still not seeing it. Now you're just giving up, and admitting your internal defeat? You're so silly.

Not giving up, nor admitting any type of defeat. You're just not worth arguing with any longer.

[Jessica]

I can't wait to get my paws on these Hot Toys apes. I'm going to take fantastic photographs and take them on wonderful adventures.

[Ironman1188]

Save your energy and focus on the real battle...let's bring some more apes onto this planet. Now that Hot Toys is on the verge of mailing out these apes in a few months, we need to rally the troops and get some more churned out. They have not yet breathed their magic on the chimps and the orangutans. When Hot Toys does, I will kowtow to them a thousand times.

Like Virgil, your wisdom cannot be argued.
I concede.

[angelofmusic2112]

I give up also.:duff

[angelofmusic2112]

Jessica - Does you green chimp fabric on your 1:1 costume match the green material of the SS figures? I was wondering about making a Prefect collar as seen in the TV pilot of POTA. I haven't been able to locate anything close as of yet.

[Jessica]

Seeing these Hot Toys gorillas does once again fuel the fires of passion within. I can't wait to have them. So come on, Hot Toys, bring on the chimps and orangutans.

[Jessica]

Jessica - Does you green chimp fabric on your 1:1 costume match the green material of the SS figures? I was wondering about making a Prefect collar as seen in the TV pilot of POTA. I haven't been able to locate anything close as of yet.

Let me photograph it and post. Hang on.

[angelofmusic2112]

Does Hot Toys typically put real hair on all of it's figures? As I recall, the Alien Marine figures had plastic molded hair.

[angelofmusic2112]

Let me photograph it and post. Hang on.

:cool::cool::cool:

[angelofmusic2112]

Jess - Did you ever sell any copies of that Burke head you were making? I just found this photo of mine.

[Jessica]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/chimpgreen001.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/chimpgreen002.jpg
The dark olive green is the fabric that is an interweave lock. That's the green I used for my chimp jacket. It's more an Escape color than the original Planet color. The lighter olive green underneath everything is the new fabric I found. If you are going to re-do the Prefect, I suggest you re-do his entire outfit including pants. Zira's green jacket is totally not the right color (I'm going to re-do that someday), and I've included that in the photo as well for reference.

[Jessica]

Jess - Did you ever sell any copies of that Burke head you were making? I just found this photo of mine.

No. I still need to give him back to Ironman after I clean up the face. I wasn't planning on selling him.

[Jessica]

Wow, Angel. Your Burke looks just like him! I better hustle and give back Ironman his Burke so he can finish him off. I also have a lot of painting to finish up, but I'm leaving in a half hour to get fitted into a size 8 dress. I always wear a size 4 but size 8 was the smallest one they could find for me. Somebody (not me!) is going to have to re-sew that outfit...

[angelofmusic2112]

I was going to make the Prefect collar myself. I know can handle that. I know that I couldn't do the entire outfit. I think what I might do is cut up an extra Cornelius shirt from Sideshow and make the collar using that. That way the color will match. I'm just wondering if there will be enough material.

[angelofmusic2112]

Wow, Angel. Your Burke looks just like him!
Thanks - I know yours will look much better. After redoing his hair at least 3x, I just gave up and said good enough.
I also have a lot of painting to finish up, but I'm leaving in a half hour to get fitted into a size 8 dress. I always wear a size 4 but size 8 was the smallest one they could find for me. Somebody (not me!) is going to have to re-sew that outfit...

Good luck with the dress- What's the occassion?

[Jessica]

Why don't you just use up some papertowels and see how much fabric you will need...plop that on top of the Cornelius outfit and see if there will be enough. I know Denise can do the entire outfit.

[Jessica]

Good luck with the dress- What's the occassion?

Wedding party. :monkey4:monkey4:monkey4

[angelofmusic2112]

That's a great idea! I'll give it a whirl!

[Jessica]

I am so tempted to give the Burke a nosejob, but I don't want to mess him up.

[angelofmusic2112]

His nose is good enough for me. Does his nose really require the extra time with you? I think I'd rather use the time working on something else.

[Jessica]

Plus what if I mess up? Wouldn't that just be horrible?

OK. I'm off to forage for a snack before I go. I'll talk to you guys later. Until then, peace out, fellow apes.

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

[angelofmusic2112]

:lol:rotfl:peace

[kfog41]

"Mendez to control room, Mendez to control room"! I need to tweek the caps a bit.:monkey3

[Dr_Zaius]

"Mendez to control room, Mendez to control room"! I need to tweek the caps a bit.:monkey3

That is looking pretty good kfog!

[Dr_Zaius]

Not likely, although I share your dream.
A Franciscus Brent is even less likely, though I would welcome a Burt Reynolds version as he was the first choice for the role.

I know it is a long shot but I remeber hearing on a interview or reading somewhere that the TV series was a big hit outside the United States. So hopefully the Ape artist in the HT world is an Apes TV series fan. They did make the TV gorilla.

You know, I don't think Burt would have been a good Brent. I think James Franciscus was an awesome counterpart to Hestons Taylor.

[Jessica]

I'm glad James Franciscus got the part. He's way cuter than Burt Reynolds.

[Jessica]

Kfog, your Mendez looks fabulous!!!! Wow, he looks just like him!

[angelofmusic2112]

"Mendez to control room, Mendez to control room"! I need to tweek the caps a bit.:monkey3

That what I'm talking about! :banana

Great Job! Who's next? Kolp? :naughty

[angelofmusic2112]

I know it is a long shot but I remeber hearing on a interview or reading somewhere that the TV series was a big hit outside the United States. So hopefully the Ape artist in the HT world is an Apes TV series fan. They did make the TV gorilla.

You know, I don't think Burt would have been a good Brent. I think James Franciscus was an awesome counterpart to Hestons Taylor.

Did you guys know that James Franciscus rewrote much of that script? According to the book I have, Franciscus went from changing a few lines of Brent to rewriting the entire part. He spent many a nights rewriting this and upset a number of people. Franciscus said something like the part of Brent was written all wrong. It had originally portrayed Brent as a guy with absolutely no *****. I do remember James Franciscus also saying, it's no wonder the part didn't appeal to Burt Reynolds.

[angelofmusic2112]

Here's a GREAT deal. Keep your eye on this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250457068688

[Ironman1188]

You know, I don't think Burt would have been a good Brent. I think James Franciscus was an awesome counterpart to Hestons Taylor.

I think the interest in Burt was prior to them getting Heston back. Heston only agreed to the sequel if they killed off Taylor and they were probably looking for a "big name" to draw in audiences.
I, for one, would like a good Reynolds sculpt to just see the possibilities.

[Jessica]

Gentlemen, we have a week to get a list going of what we want Hot Toys to make out of the apes line. Please gather your wishlist and repost. Today is Sunday, July 12. If I can get this list from you by Friday July 17. Please list in order of must haves. We don't want to inundate them with too many characters that are off the radar. We want to give Hot Toys the list to make their apes line sell, ok?

[Ironman1188]

Gentlemen, we have a week to get a list going of what we want Hot Toys to make out of the apes line. Please gather your wishlist and repost. Today is Sunday, July 12. If I can get this list from you by Friday July 17. Please list in order of must haves. We don't want to inundate them with too many characters that are off the radar. We want to give Hot Toys the list to make their apes line sell, ok?

I would love to see, in no particular order:
Urko
Galen
Burke
Virdon
TV Zaius
Milo
Virgil
Landon
Dodge
Prefect Barlow

[Jessica]

Thank you, IM.

[Ironman1188]

Anything for you dear lady.

[Ironman1188]

Still wonder if this is just for show:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/Planet%20of%20the%20Apes/HotToys-POTA56a.jpg

[Jessica]

You mean...like Hot Toys is teasing us with C & Z and Zaius?

[Cocoboloboy]

I hope they are. That would be great. Now we just need taylor.

[kfog41]

That is looking pretty good kfog!

Thanks DZ! I am still looking for some worn looking gray pants for him.:banana

[kfog41]

Kfog, your Mendez looks fabulous!!!! Wow, he looks just like him!

Hello Jess! I have an extra one for you! Just say the word and I will ship one to you.:D

[kfog41]

That what I'm talking about! :banana

Great Job! Who's next? Kolp? :naughty

Hi Angel! Who could I use to alter into a Kolp?:confused:

[kfog41]

I would love to see, in no particular order:
Aldo
Lisa
Urko
Galen
Burke
Virdon
TV Zaius
Milo
Virgil
Landon (Regular and Lobotomised)
Dodge (Regular and stuffed)
Prefect Barlow
Lucius
Astronaut Female Stewart in cryo-tube

[Ironman1188]

I would love to see, in no particular order:
Aldo
Lisa
Urko
Galen
Burke
Virdon
TV Zaius
Milo
Virgil
Landon (Regular and Lobotomised)
Dodge (Regular and stuffed)
Prefect Barlow
Lucius
Astronaut Female Stewart in cryo-tube

Forgot about Aldo. YES!! we need him.
Landon and Dodge could come with their "post hunt" heads as extras. Stewart would also rock but even i think she's a bit of a stretch.

Jess, what is your intention with our wishes? Will you consolidate it into the most asked for figures so as not to beseige them with too much?

[Jessica]

An ape has gotten through to a top dog at Hot Toys who is willing to listen. We have a week to get our act together. I am compiling a list, and I'm going to see which of those figures on the list would realistically sell. We'll submit a whole list, but from there select some figures that would be successful marketing-wise for Hot Toys. The only way to secure future apes is to give them what will sell. And I'm all for making more figures for my beloved Planet of the Apes.

[Jessica]

Hello Jess! I have an extra one for you! Just say the word and I will ship one to you.:D

Kfog, that is the ultimate of coolness, but what can I trade that would equate with such a figure? How about if I sew you another pair of grey pants? Show me a screenshot, and I will see if I have that specific grey fabric in the house already.

[Ironman1188]

An ape has gotten through to a top dog at Hot Toys who is willing to listen. We have a week to get our act together. I am compiling a list, and I'm going to see which of those figures on the list would realistically sell. We'll submit a whole list, but from there select some figures that would be successful marketing-wise for Hot Toys. The only way to secure future apes is to give them what will sell. And I'm all for making more figures for my beloved Planet of the Apes.

WooHoo!! That being the case does the "ape agent" have any word on whther HT is prone to redo what Sideshow has already attempted? I'd like to see more variety from them, yet, at the same time, I am curious as to what they could do with Cornelius, Zira and Zaius.

[Jessica]

I will give word for our agent to ask on your behalf, my General.

[Ironman1188]

No sense in smothering them in requests for anything they aren't interested in making. They seem to be receptive, so let's see what they like then ask accordingly.

[Jessica]

We need to give Hot Toys an idea of what will realistically sell. What key figures would keep the apes line going? What will sell in this market? We can't give them just a wishlist of what figures we personally want. That's the dillema.

[Ironman1188]

We need to give Hot Toys an idea of what will realistically sell. What key figures would keep the apes line going? What will sell in this market? We can't give them just a wishlist of what figures we personally want.

Agreed. But that list could drastically change depending on whether they have an interest in revisiting all the figures SS churned out.

[Jessica]

I see your point, General.

[Jessica]

Hey Angel! I just noticed the Feedback score. I didn't know what you were talking about before...but I see it now just under my avatar. I am thinking it has to do with the recent fiasco concerning selling on this forum. I think it is a reassurance to the buyer, to view feedback, just like Feebay, before making a sale.

[stickman]

Hi

IM :wave
Angel :wave
JJ :wave
Kfog :wave
PZ :wave
Jess :wave
DZ :wave
BB :wave
Snick :wave


and everbody else that has kept this thread alive. I'm sorry I haven't been around and don't know how man, or who is still active here. All new recruits welcome!

I know I have been MIA for a very long while, too long actually, but I have a little down time today before I start filming again tonight for the GI JOE Film Festival later this year. I've been asked to create their opener.

I've recently noticed new shots of HT's Ape line and I must say they look incredible! I still have 5 of these on pre-order, and am not sure how I'm going to be able to pay for them, but I'm determined to find away. These figures are going to look incredible with the amazing Ape Wagon Angel made for me and Snick.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_9220.jpg


I truly hope all of you are well and look forward to reacquainting myself with everyone in this thread. I look forward to talking to you all very soon.

-Stickman

[Jessica]

Hiya Sticks. Welcome back from the Forbidden Zone. Check your PM. I'm sending you something that I sent out to the movers and shakers of this thread.

Jess.

[Ironman1188]

Hey Sticks!!
How goes the last film?

[jungle jom]

STICKS!!!!!!

How have you been! I hope all is well with you.

What's the new film about?

I miss your great skills as a photographer. I always loved the way you lit your pics and films.

[Dr_Zaius]

We need to give Hot Toys an idea of what will realistically sell. What key figures would keep the apes line going? What will sell in this market? We can't give them just a wishlist of what figures we personally want. That's the dillema.

I think a Burke and Virdon would sell well on the Apes human action figure level. They seem to have been kitbashed by a few on this forum and have received very good comments.

[Dr_Zaius]

Stickman! Good to see you! How have you been?

[Dr_Zaius]

Thanks DZ! I am still looking for some worn looking gray pants for him.:banana


Keep the pics coming when you take more!

[stickman]

Hello All,


This weather is playing havoc on my equipment so I think I'm striking the set today. Just too much lightning. I'm doing well thank you. I think my SS commercial came out very well, hopefully it'll make 2nd or third this year as I did not see it. A lot of those videos didn't stick to the theme but hey, as long as everyone had fun doing it, I think that's all that matters, Lets see. Hopefully it'll be somewhere in the top three and I'd love to hear some feedback. If it gets shown later this month, I think you'll recognize it right away. :)

Sorry no Apes this year but it is as equally good in my opinion. I'll let you judge.

Jess, that photo is very cool. It looks professional. If you want I can blur your last name a little if that would comfort you so you could post it with no fears.

In the meantime I had Dr. Z beamed aboard my Mego (DidaDisplay) Enterprise. My two year old niece really loves these things and knows everyones name, even the Aliens. Mugato is her favorite figure but all the others are close behind.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_0548.jpg



Hey IM I will send those phasers back soon, Thank you for letting me use them, I just wish I had time to do another ST episode.

[stickman]

Here is my latest Brent and Taylor turned Rebels for my Civil war line.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_0512.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_0538.jpg

I can't wait to see the upcoming HT Apes. This hobby is getting too expensive for me, I just can't stop. :horror

[Jessica]

That Bright Eyes is remarkable!

[kfog41]

Hi Stickman! Long time, no here brother man! We definately share the same passion for collectibles. I love the Civil War figures dressed in Battle gears items. Auggie has come a long way. I forgot, are you in Washington state? My sister is making plans to move to Seattle.:confused:

[Jessica]

Hey Sticks--I still have trouble sleeping at night. I think I go in spurts, where I can't sleep for a couple of nights...and then on the third or fourth night I am able to get decent sleep. It sucks.

[Dr_Zaius]

Hey Sticks--I still have trouble sleeping at night. I think I go in spurts, where I can't sleep for a couple of nights...and then on the third or fourth night I am able to get decent sleep. It sucks.

I have trouble sleeping at nights also Jess. My days and nights are all mixed up.

[Jessica]

I have trouble sleeping at nights also Jess. My days and nights are all mixed up.

I won't feel so alone then. I hate tossing and turning. Sometimes I feel like I should just get up and take advantage of the quiet and do some crafting...but I know that once I get going it's hard to stop and before long it would be daytime and I'd have to go to the slavemines.

[Ironman1188]

Hey IM I will send those phasers back soon, Thank you for letting me use them, I just wish I had time to do another ST episode.

No problem, my friend, glad to help you out.
Let's see now. You've filmed apes, and Trek, what's next....?
"V"!!!!

[Jessica]

Here's a photo of me holding hands with my first love. Most of the movers and shakers of this thread have seen this already. Thank you Dave Ballard for such a wonderful surprise. I will treasure it until the end of my days.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/blue2.jpg

[Jessica]

PZ there is a new apes novel coming out next year, which will have a limited print run. Issues are being given out at SDCC with replicas of Landon's dog tags. Watch out for that when you go, and maybe you can snag one. And if you do, can I borrow the book?

[Jessica]

WooHoo!! That being the case does the "ape agent" have any word on whther HT is prone to redo what Sideshow has already attempted? I'd like to see more variety from them, yet, at the same time, I am curious as to what they could do with Cornelius, Zira and Zaius.

I have been thinking about this, IM. Hot Toys just did General Ursus, something Sideshow has already done. Then they did two gorillas, but one was from the TV series. Can it be that maybe the next batch of characters will have two from the original movie and one character from the TV series? What if they make Galen from TV? That would be so utterly fantastic!!! The mind just reels with possibilities. :monkey4:monkey4:monkey4

[Jessica]

IM I am finally going to send you out the patterns you requested a long time ago!! They are on their way via first class USPS.

[Ironman1188]

PZ there is a new apes novel coming out next year, which will have a limited print run. Issues are being given out at SDCC with replicas of Landon's dog tags. Watch out for that when you go, and maybe you can snag one. And if you do, can I borrow the book?
DAMMIT!! Why are the really cool things always at the conventions I can't get to. :banghead
I have been thinking about this, IM. Hot Toys just did General Ursus, something Sideshow has already done. Then they did two gorillas, but one was from the TV series. Can it be that maybe the next batch of characters will have two from the original movie and one character from the TV series? What if they make Galen from TV? That would be so utterly fantastic!!! The mind just reels with possibilities. :monkey4:monkey4:monkey4
Yes, Hot Toys "redid" Ursus. When you consider it though, it was realy the one that needed redoing. The SS version was completely mucked up. I am very curious as to whether HT will lend their talents towards any of the human characters from POTA?
IM I am finally going to send you out the patterns you requested a long time ago!! They are on their way via first class USPS.
:banana Thank you!!

[Jessica]

Yes, Hot Toys "redid" Ursus. When you consider it though, it was realy the one that needed redoing. The SS version was completely mucked up. I am very curious as to whether HT will lend their talents towards any of the human characters from POTA?



I'm so glad they redid Ursus. Now we need to see Hot Toys magic breathe life into more apes. Come on, Hot Toys...more apes for Jessica's planet.

[Jessica]

Yay! I received my dark brown leather from Italy so that I could upgrade my Zira costume. It's so wonderful. I just love the smell of leather. It's thin enough for sewing on a sewing machine. I'll have to start this project sometime in September.

[Jessica]

Some apes are very hairy and can have different hairline but I think Hot toys can (and certainly will) do something for the hair of the top.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9010/aaazkk.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/i/aaazkk.jpg/)

I know!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/c441_1.jpg

[Protozaius]

PZ there is a new apes novel coming out next year, which will have a limited print run. Issues are being given out at SDCC with replicas of Landon's dog tags. Watch out for that when you go, and maybe you can snag one. And if you do, can I borrow the book?

It there any chance that you can give me some more info on this? That SDCC is MASSIVE and it's easy to miss something offered at one of the booths. DO you know the booth number this is offered at? What vendor is it under? :confused:

[Protozaius]

Hi

IM :wave
Angel :wave
JJ :wave
Kfog :wave
PZ :wave
Jess :wave
DZ :wave




Right back at you Sticks! :wave



http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_9220.jpg
Keep those great pics coming... I've sure missed them.

But Zaius on the bridge... that just plain wrong. :horror

[Protozaius]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/blue2.jpg

That is a great picture, Jess!

Just don't get your mug photoshopped kissing Dr. Milo. :horror:horror:horror

[Jessica]

That is a great picture, Jess!

Just don't get your mug photoshopped kissing Dr. Milo. :horror:horror:horror

I wouldn't mind, PZ. He's also a hottie. :naughty :D

[Protozaius]

I was surfing around iTunes the other day and I found something interesting. I apologize if everybody else knows this but me, but I did a search for Planet of the Apes and found an interesting item under the Podcast section. A theater troupe called Broken Sea does a radio play type show of the first Ape film. It has 14 episodes and runs for hours with tons of extra scenes included in the broadcast. I guess this would be considered POTA expanded universe. It also tries to incorporate elements of the book as well.

I must admit, it's hard to hear other actors play the parts and the script is obviously not as tight as the original but the whole presentation is interesting. It also uses the original score.

And the best things is... it's ALL FREE.

[Jessica]

Hey, PZ. I have heard maybe about 10 minutes of that...but had to stop listening because my husband walked into the room and he said, "WHAT are you listening to?" And I said oh, nothing...and I haven't had a chance to get back to it again.

[kfog41]

Hi Jess! I am still waiting for you to reply to the PM that I sent you!:peace

[stickman]

Hi Stickman! Long time, no here brother man! We definately share the same passion for collectibles. I love the Civil War figures dressed in Battle gears items. Auggie has come a long way. I forgot, are you in Washington state? My sister is making plans to move to Seattle.:confused:

I am KFOG. Right here in Great ol Seattle. The summer here has been very beautiful except for the past two days, but we really needed the rain.


Great to hear from you Dr. Z, hopefully I will have more time to visit one of my favorite threads. How's that Beneath Jail Dio holding up?


JJ- I did SS' commercial contest which took two months and am now working on a GI JOE skit for a friend that is currently working with HASBRO and is in charge of the GI JOE FILM FEST and has asked me to make a quick opener for him which is a little behind schedule but I've been told the Fest has been pushed to October or until Hasbro gets things sorted out. :rolleyes:

I'm a big American Civil War fan and am reaching out to Battle Gear Toys to hopefully do some work for them one day as they make truly remarkable items. I love SS but their prices just don't jive with the quality anymore. I recently canceled my Crimson Cobra Commander and Toht w/Ark just to name a few. SS did a great job with Darth Vader but the prices are getting too steep. I truly still feel that SS makes some of the best headsculpts in the business and admire them for that. The HT Apes look phenomenal and URSUS is beyond words, but outside of the Ape line I think that's it for me. I'm really tired of movie licensed items and would really like to see more unique and original ideas like the SS of old used to pump out.


Yes Jessica, I still have sleepless nights. Just last night I was up at 3AM and luckily had Winston Groom's (Wrote Forrest Gump) book Vicksburg 1863 to help pass the next couple of hours.

KFOG you're right I always enjoyed seeing your CW figures. Too bad you sold your collection. You're right about Auggie, he has some amazing items and they're only getting better. I promised to keep my lips sealed but he has amazing things coming later this year.


PZ, lol sorry that you didn't like that DR. Z was beamed to the bridge. That shot is actually my screen saver. Everyone that sees it laughs and says, "That's a funny shot."

I can't wait to break out my wagon again and take more Ape shots, that will surely happen when the HT apes arrive.

Well I'm getting the Dr.Z PF Ex for $85. due to my gift card from last year. I really wonder how he is going to turn out. I really don't have room for him but he's Ape related so I have to keep him. I almost wish he had a real main like the HT line. Does anyone here own any PF's? I think this will be the one and only PF I own. Just can't get into things that stay static. Well, actually I could really go for an Bloody Lawgiver Ex. PZ are you listening? :)


IM - "V" would be great, and I bet it's already on HT's plate. I think they're going to be hitting a lot of Sci-Fi classics in the next twelve months. Knowing me though I'd have them visit POTA for a real wake up call. Not only would they have to compete with the Mutants, but imagine what those Apes would do if they saw a human pull back it's head to reveal a cold blooded reptilian being. :horror - que Peter Gabriel's - "Shock the Monkey!"


Well the only old timer I haven't caught up with is the Great Angel of Music, I can't wait to see what that clever gorilla has been up to. I sure miss seeing his awesome creations.

Have a good night all!

[Ironman1188]

Could this be a missing test scene of Burt Reynolds as Brent, comforting Nova?
http://images.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=tbn&q=http://images.easyart.com/i/prints/rw/lg/2/4/Celebrity-Image-Burt-Reynolds---Sarah-Miles-in-The-man-who-loved-cat-dancing-243837.jpg&usg=AFQjCNFleyx0l9OfAjae90eoelmqIymqAw

Jess, like your sig photo. Do you have a larger image of it?

Sticks, you KNOW we could bring reptilians and simians together in a grand scale!! Throw in a few gorn and transport Kirk and crew to the arena.....

[Jessica]

Thanks, IM. That sig photo was created by that clever ape, Dave Ballard! I hope he won't mind if I post...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/73326cf4ae210373e02a7beef55dd483030.jpg

Let's see if I could name the gorillas starting left to right:
Dave, Simon, Andy, Karyn in the front, Martin and Steve in the red.

[Jessica]

Sticks/Dr. Z, last night I went to bed at 10 because the night before I stayed up watching TV until 1 AM. Anyway, I woke up at 4 AM this morning. So I got up and handwashed 3 of my wool sweaters. I figured that I may as well take advantage of the hot week we are having. Then I went back to bed...and probably fell asleep and could hardly wake up again.

[kfog41]

Hot huh! We reached a tieing record of 115 Saturday and close to a record of 113 on Sunday. Oh, how I love the Valley of the Sun in the Phoenix area! I remember working as a Mesa Community College DPS officer working out in a record 122 degree heat (a record). That was June of 1990! It had reached 129 degrees up in Lake Havasu that same day.:horror:maul:balrog

[kfog41]

I am KFOG. Right here in Great ol Seattle. The summer here has been very beautiful except for the past two days, but we really needed the rain.

KFOG you're right I always enjoyed seeing your CW figures. Too bad you sold your collection. You're right about Auggie, he has some amazing items and they're only getting better. I promised to keep my lips sealed but he has amazing things coming later this year.

Hello Stickman! My sister has put in for a transfer to a CostCo up there, so I may be visiting sometime. I also have a friend in Arlington.

I also still have many of my Civil War era, Cavalry 1870's and 1880's, some Alamo Santa Anna soldiers (1835-36 period). I will be selling some on ebay soon.:monkey1

[Protozaius]

Yes, Sticks... when that guy finally starts liquidating you'll be the first to know. :cool:

Speaking of Seattle, I'll be visiting your city next month to take in that Jim Henson exhibit at the museum... so of course I'll be visiting the good doctor as well. :rolleyes:

[Protozaius]

I've been up of the last few nights as well. The theater I'm working at has had a couple of midnight shows recently and I've been going to bed around 3 in the morning. Last night I ran a midnight show of Harry Potter for the employees and tonight I are showing it to the customers... and it runs over 2 and a half hours. :horror:horror:horror

[jungle jom]

I-man I believe that is a shot from "The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing"

[Ironman1188]

Yeah, but it just seemed to fit. :)

[jungle jom]

Hey Guys and Girl...

I finally found a shot from the Super-8 POTA film I did back in High school. That's Alan on the left and Pete on the right and in the center... Old Jungle Jom as Galen. Just like Jess, I too know what it is like to go under the Goo....

It's funny to think I kept that 8x10 since 1975. Gosh I'm old......

[Jessica]

Jungle that is fabulous!!!! You should send that to Apemania. They have a junior g section, of apes in their youth. I love that!!!

[Jessica]

Hey PZ, check your PMs.

[jungle jom]

Jungle that is fabulous!!!! You should send that to Apemania. They have a junior g section, of apes in their youth. I love that!!!

Thanks much Jess... I have a few other old photos that I will share with you guys. They reflect a time when I was much more creative than I am at the present time. I wish I could be as creative today. I think when you are young you see no limits.

[jungle jom]

Me getting my chimp on...

[jungle jom]

Here is a one to one sculpture I did in clay. Eventually I made a mold and made a over the head mask of it using expanding foam rubber. Punching the hair into the rubber took many many months.

You'll never guess the one and only time I wore it. If you can guess I will reveal the finished photo.

Who is going to start guessing?

[Protozaius]

Hey PZ, check your PMs.
Thanks Jess.

[Protozaius]

Here is a one to one sculpture I did in clay. Eventually I made a mold and made a over the head mask of it using expanding foam rubber. Punching the hair into the rubber took many many months.

You'll never guess the one and only time I wore it. If you can guess I will reveal the finished photo.

Who is going to start guessing?

How long ago was this? Is it around the same time as your Galen photo? If it was then I'd say the opening of the King Kong remake in 1976. :D

[jungle jom]

How long ago was this? Is it around the same time as your Galen photo? If it was then I'd say the opening of the King Kong remake in 1976. :D

The gorilla mask was made in 1981/1982. I was trying to create a portfolio in order to break into special effects make-up, or anything having to do with film.

I got as far as breaking into television and that is where I remain; semi employed at the present time.

No Proto, Not to the King Kong remake... take another guess where I wore this piece. I'm dying to post the final reveal!

[angelofmusic2112]

Jungle Jom- Your mask looks wonderful! You are very gifted and I truly wish I could see more of your creations!

I can’t even begin to guess where you wore that mask. My guesses are ridiculous, but here goes...

How about the local zoo or perhaps to a job interview? How about the premiere of the movie Project X? How about a produce area at a supermarket?

Sticks - :wave

[angelofmusic2112]

How about big NYC Halloween party?

[Jessica]

OK Jungle. I'm going to guess now. I was going to say Halloween, but I think you must have worn it to an open casting session, where you were applying to work in special effects, or it was a final exam for a special effects class.

[angelofmusic2112]

How about this? You wore it to see the TV taping of Regis and Kelly on Halloween?

[angelofmusic2112]

Were you a ape mascot at a basketball game or another sporting event?

[kfog41]

High school graduation, of course!

[jungle jom]

Wow You both have great imaginations.

Angel and Jess... So far none of your guesses are even close. The occasions you mentioned are all way too high profile.

They were all great guesses. Sooooooo... I'll let this go on a little longer before some clues will be given.

This is turning out to be fun!

And thanks for calling my mask wonderful, Angel. It's great to get a compliment from someone as talented as you! Wait until you see it haired up!

[jungle jom]

High school graduation, of course!

Just saw your post Kfog. You're wrong too, but much more on the right track than Angel and Jess.

However I graduated High School in 1975 and the gorilla mask was made in 1981/1982.

Like I said you're on the right track!