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

[Jessica]

Look what's for sale on Etsy! I love it! Cheesy. So very cheesy.

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.197620262.jpg

Here's another:
http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.169476393.jpg

[Ironman1188]

Love 'em!!!

[kfog41]

Yay to Angel and Jessica! Hi Angel, I received the President of the assembly and Julius sculpts yesterday and was amazed by fantastic paint on both! Meaning you are perfecting your painting skills! I can definately tell you were very meticulous and took your time and I really appreciate it. I love how the Julius sculpt looks fierce and the President looks like the real deal. Jess, your skills in sculpting is really amazing (I love em!). The definition is superior! An early Christmas present to me and a very merry thankyou to you both! Thanks very much, Kent.:clap

[kfog41]

More pics! The middle pic above is one of Angels!:yess:

[Jessica]

OMG! Guys those look really fabulous! Kent hurry up and put Honorious on a Sideshow body and take more photos. I really love them. I need to get back to sculpting more apes.

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/3563/pota20president20of20th.jpg

[kfog41]

Hi Jess! I will do that! Didn't Angel do great on the paint layers and colors? Thx.:hi5:

[Jessica]

Love the hair and the colors in there! Most awesome.

[monkeybat]

Jess you still got heads for sale ?

[Ironman1188]

Hey Angel, what colors do you use for the orangutan faces?

[Jessica]

Monkeybat--yes, I have the molds so whenever you are ready, I can pour some for you. I've got the three tribunal orangutans, Dr. Milo, Julius...and Djas Puhr.

Angel what colors did you use for the hair?

[angelofmusic2112]

Hey Angel, what colors do you use for the orangutan faces?

Angel what colors did you use for the hair?

Kfog wanted to know as well guys. I'll dig my paints out of the garage and let you know really soon. I'm getting ready to go out now and buy new eyeglasses. Mine snapped in half last night and I can't see to good without them. Everything is very blurry.

I might be selling a few more figures after all... another unexpected expense.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

:clap
Fantastic work! Thanks for posting.

[angelofmusic2112]

Here are a few more Planet of the Apes items that I'm selling from my collection. If interested, please let me know.

I'm hoping to get at least $50 for the custom made gorilla wearing the backpack. (1 available)

I'm hoping to get at least $50 for the Julius head sculpt. (1 available) Custom made head sculpted by Jessica.

I'm hoping to get at least $50 for the Dr. Maximus head sculpt. (1 available) Custom made head sculpted by Jessica.

If interested in any of the other items shown, just make me a reasonable offer. Also please keep in mind that you will be paying for the cost of shipping for any of the items that you want. Please remember to factor that in. Write me at angelofmusic2112@yahoo.com if interested.

Thanks,

~Mark~

[angelofmusic2112]

Here's another custom made head by Jessica that I painted. I'll sent you the gorilla glyph pictured as well so you can put that on his chest.

[angelofmusic2112]

Here's a custom gorilla that I'm selling. Included is the Planet of the Apes stand for this figure.

[angelofmusic2112]

Here are some misc items you may want for your collection. Please make me an offer if interested. [I actually have three (3) pairs of the green chimp shoes available if that matters.]

The words "EBAY" are not actually on these photos. Thought you should know that.

[angelofmusic2112]

Ironman, Jessica and KFog - I haven't forgotten about your requests for the paints used on the Dr. Maximus and Julius. I still have to dig that out of storage. Hang in there gang, it's coming.

[kfog41]

Ironman, Jessica and KFog - I haven't forgotten about your requests for the paints used on the Dr. Maximus and Julius. I still have to dig that out of storage. Hang in there gang, it's coming.

No problem all Mark! Thanks, Kent.:santa:whip:moon:archer

[Jessica]

Hot damn Angel...Julius just looks so freaking fabulous to me!~

[Ironman1188]

What a week.
Forgive me if I'm slow getting back to anyone.
My computer is down, and so is my son's [whose I was using] so I'm down to only my wife's , when its working.
To make it worse, doc says I tore some muscle in my lower back and movement is minimal for me right now. Of course, that means no work = no pay. :gah:

[wax murderer]

If you don't mind my saying so, it sounds like the Ironman is a bit rusty;seriously, take it easy and mend...PS

[angelofmusic2112]

Just got home from work.

Dr. Maximus and the 4 pairs of Sideshow shoes have been SOLD. Sorry to those who asked to late. First come first served, I really appreciate the interest.

Also SOLD is the painted head sculpt of Julius with his glyph.

The remaining items will be going on eBay tomorrow if not sold between now and then.

Here are the remaining items that still need a home... please let me know if interested.

[Protozaius]

Wednesday at 10 pm on Syfy - Hollywood Treasures shows a POTA Lawgiver statue that was found being auctioned off.

Finally saw that Hollywood Treasures episode. Wow, what a collection that Ed Boggin has!

He owns one of the original LAWGIVER statues... the one that actually belonged to Arthur P. Jacobs himself!!! :thud::thud::thud:

[Ironman1188]

AND a complete gorilla outfit!

[Protozaius]

Looked like he had a complete outfit of all three different ape variations: Orangutan, Chimpanzee and Gorilla. VERY impressive. :thud: :thud: :thud:

Now all he needs to do is have those costumes mounted on a fully haired up Apemania mannequin! :exactly: :exactly: :exactly:

[Jessica]

Ironman--thank you for those resin and vinyl heads, got them in the mail today. Where did you get the resin heads, in particular the BB samurai? did someone doctor it?

i have got to get back to my beloved apes. i'm sculpting the joker right now and i'm hating him...hating the project. my heart is just so not in it, but i need to finish him and just get him off my plate.

[Ironman1188]

You are most welcome Jess.
I've had those Samurai heads for a long while. Paid for them and just never got into the whole mood to move forward with them. I look forward to seeing what you can turn them into.
I anxiously await your return to simian sculpting. I am really hoping you'll try your hand at 1:6 versions of Urko and Zako as well as so many others.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

I also look forward to more resin Ape heads.

Here is one of my crazy ideas I wanted to try out...

[Jessica]

OMG you bought that guy???? I think the sizing is perfect!

[Jessica]

Why can't life be easy? sigh. I am carrying such a burden. Why can't I just play with my toys?

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2053/urko006.jpg

[The_Darkness_Predator]

OMG you bought that guy???? I think the sizing is perfect!


Yes, I did…:) … but talk about buyer’s remorse…:gah:

I hoped it would be in scale to my other apes and it is fairly close (larger), but I like it. I thought a resin copy of the head would add diversity to my POTA figures.

Thanks.

[Jessica]

I like it, and thank goodness it went to a good home! Congratulations!!

Guys, if anybody's looking for me, I'm in stealth mode, knitting. I'll be laying quiet for the next couple of days. I need to ponder and come up with a peaceful solution to a waylaid monkey wrench that just shattered my machinery.

[Ironman1188]

DP, I like that ape. I think it would be a great addition to any POTA collection and would certainly add the depth of diversity you seek.

Jess, I hope everything works out for you. If you need an ear, I'm here.

[Jessica]

IM, I sent you an e-mail.

[kfog41]

Why can't life be easy? sigh. I am carrying such a burden. Why can't I just play with my toys?

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2053/urko006.jpg

What's wrong Jess? I am listening to you also!:wave

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Hey Jess... Marsha and I wish you the best. I wish I could think of something poetic to say, but I got nothing.

maybe this is worth a small smile... Marsha took me to a craft store sale Thanksgiving day and it was wall to wall people. As she was waiting in the long check out line, I handed my iphone to her as it started playing a classic movie scene very loudly. It was "Taylor" yelling: "Its a mad house...A MAD HOUSE" :(

[Jessica]

Kfog, TDP...thanks for being there to listen, too. I'm just waiting for the dust to settle to see what needs to be done.

[angelofmusic2112]

I also look forward to more resin Ape heads.

Here is one of my crazy ideas I wanted to try out...

This sculpt reminds me of the fake pullover masks for the chimps in the movies background.

I like it. :)

[stickman]

Long time since venturing into the city. It's a jungle out there.


Hey there Jessica, I hope you are better and are well. It sounds like you may need a little R&R at a chimp spa. You have many friends here. That's what makes this group special. :1-1:

[angelofmusic2112]

Yes - we are all special. :lol

[Jessica]

Thanks guys. Only you can understand me. You are my friends and family and sometimes when I need something, just typing it out makes me feel better cause I know you're there listening!
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/6499/planetoftheapesv.jpg

[Jessica]

Egads, this male chimp has really bad makeup: :slap I hate her inner sleeves.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6762/pho10mar17212293.jpg

[stickman]

Yes - we are all special. :lol

You are extra special Angel, never forget it. :monkey3



Jess, where'd you get that photo from?

[The_Darkness_Predator]

This sculpt reminds me of the fake pullover masks for the chimps in the movies background.

I like it. :)

Ha! That is EXACTLY what I was thinking too. the pullover masks to fill in the crowd. :hi5:

[Jessica]

Sticks I got the photo from google images.

TDP---someone on the apes yahoo group had said that I should sculpt a gorilla pullover in 1:6 scale. I will, one day.

[stickman]

Thank you Jess. How would you make the mask so that it wouldn't tear when you removed it from the head? I would imagine at that scale everything would be rather thin.

[Jessica]

I was going to sculpt it and make resin casts...but hey...I also like your idea!

Oh...if you have time, check out T Hoffarth's photostream on Flickr. Nice stuff on apes.

[stickman]

Jess, do you have a link?

Well I went to my garage and pulled out my apes. I'm hoping to take some pictures tonight. Setting up is the hard part. What to film. Jess I wiah I had your market scene right now. That would be fun.

[Protozaius]

Egads, this male chimp has really bad makeup: :slap
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6762/pho10mar17212293.jpg

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3012/apesinacorner.jpg[/IMG]

Those costumes would be great to have but this is what I would get if I had the money....

The special Lawgiver prop head that [B]BLEEDS!!!

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9088/screenusedape.jpg

[Jessica]

I have been looking at the market scene, its present state, and thinking about chucking it. I don't know if I'll ever get to it, and it's taking up space.

Can you see the apes images here on this link? http://www.flickr.com/photos/hoffarth/5193803838/

[Jessica]

Looks like Profiles in History is getting ready for another auction!

And it looks like they are selling a orangutan outfit and a partial ANSA outfit too:

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3012/apesinacorner.jpg

Those costumes would be great to have but this is what I would get if I had the money....

The special Lawgiver prop head that BLEEDS!!!

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9088/screenusedape.jpg

I missed that show. :gah: I think they are re-showing it tomorrow. Hope I remember. And this reminds me of yet ANOTHER unfinished project...my Mego scale Lawgiver! I'm going to have to try to revisit that project.

[stickman]

I have been looking at the market scene, its present state, and thinking about chucking it. I don't know if I'll ever get to it, and it's taking up space.

Can you see the apes images here on this link? http://www.flickr.com/photos/hoffarth/5193803838/

Thanks Jess, I saw one on Youtube that was very similar.

Hey don't throw away your market. I need more props.:panic:

[kfog41]

Kfog, TDP...thanks for being there to listen, too. I'm just waiting for the dust to settle to see what needs to be done.

How about clear your head totaly and relaaaaax!:chug

[Jessica]

guys--the wig they put on that female chimpanzee is weird. i hate the way there's a split down the middle.

the time of stress is over. thank goodness. i hate being caught between a rock and a hard place.

[stickman]

guys--the wig they put on that female chimpanzee is weird. i hate the way there's a split down the middle.

the time of stress is over. thank goodness. i hate being caught between a rock and a hard place.

Haha, I knew it was just a matter of time before you'd be all over that.

PZ, You're right, wow the Bleeding Law Giver bust for sure!!! :thud:


AS promised here are a few stills I just popped off. Have a good night.
Angel, that's your old Bridge Keeper. :)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1085.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1065.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1080.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1101.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1109.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1113.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1111.jpg

[Ironman1188]

TDP---someone on the apes yahoo group had said that I should sculpt a gorilla pullover in 1:6 scale. I will, one day.
There is a pullover ape mask that shows up on ebay [search 1:6 heads] from time to time. I have one from a few years back, when they were cheaper, and wish I'd gotten more.
I think you'd be wasting your talent on a "pullover" mask, when you have such an eye for detail.


Hey don't throw away your market. I need more props.:panic:

Me TOO!!! If you're getting rid of stuff PLMK!!

[Jessica]

Sticks--those are really fun photos! I like the new wall/cage...and the Hot Toys gorillas look excellent. I want to get rid of the market scene huts--but they need to be broken down and they are Mego scale...

IM--I need to sew a couple of outfits, bang those out this week. I really need to get back to sculpting apes. Maybe I'll try Dr. Galen...or finish up Lucius. Still have to finish that damned joker.

Guys I think I will have an ape meet me at Wondercon and I am so stoked! We'll have to do something fun together in costume--like take photos on a cable car. I'll have to see..and hopefully I won't have to bring my little gorillas so all I would have to worry about is me. Wow I just may color up my Zira foam latex appliance today!

[jungle jom]

Wow, Sticks great pics. I really miss seeing your work here!

That shot of Nova reminds me so much of when the gorillas put her in a cage separate from Taylor.

[Protozaius]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1085.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1065.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1080.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1101.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1109.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1113.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1111.jpg

Good to see you posting some of your amazing photos, Sticks. They have been sorely missed. They never cease to ignite my imagination. :exactly::exactly::exactly:

[wax murderer]

Just thought I should mention that the resin head that _Darkness _Predator bought isn't from Apes. It's the Schlockthropus from John Landis' first project "SCHLOCK". Rick Baker created the costume, which Landis himself wore. Haven't seen the film, but I hear it's rather amusing...PS

[stickman]

Thank you all so much. It truly feels great to be filming again. I've had two filming gigs this week, and that has really lifted my spirits.

I'm working on a commercial for the Tacoma Cobras football team, part of the PDFL league, and today I filmed an Italian opera at Seattle's Central Library. Having my equipment out and about helps encourage grabbing one of my gorillas and to start filming. Hopefully many more pictures will come. Thanks again everyone. :)

[Protozaius]

Just thought I should mention that the resin head that _Darkness _Predator bought isn't from Apes. It's the Schlockthropus from John Landis' first project "SCHLOCK". Rick Baker created the costume, which Landis himself wore. Haven't seen the film, but I hear it's rather amusing...PS

Yeah... the origin of the piece was already discussed back in August on this thread starting with post 17198. We just didn't know who bought the piece. Until now.

I also started a separate thread for the piece when it first went up for auction. The link is here:

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81459

We know our apes around here. :monkey3:monkey3:monkey3

[Ironman1188]

Well, I'd still go for a copy of the head and, BTW, is that film available on DVD anywhere?

[Ironman1188]

And, speaking of heads.....
Would anyone here be interested in copies of enlarged to 1:6 heads from the Mego Planet of the Apes series? Or any of the other Mego heads for that matter?

[Jessica]

We know our apes around here. :monkey3:monkey3:monkey3

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oTjPRtArXbw/TEXbQbBHPFI/AAAAAAAAC2I/TisJdwiOnLw/s320/pirate_monkey_yar.jpg

[stickman]

Yeah... the origin of the piece was already discussed back in August on this thread starting with post 17198. We just didn't know who bought the piece. Until now.

I also started a separate thread for the piece when it first went up for auction. The link is here:

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81459

We know our apes around here. :monkey3:monkey3:monkey3

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oTjPRtArXbw/TEXbQbBHPFI/AAAAAAAAC2I/TisJdwiOnLw/s320/pirate_monkey_yar.jpg

:lol That's why PZ is our scribe. :lecture

[stickman]

And, speaking of heads.....
Would anyone here be interested in copies of enlarged to 1:6 heads from the Mego Planet of the Apes series? Or any of the other Mego heads for that matter?

Hmm... Mego to 1:6? :monkey4

1:6 to Mego maybe but that's just me. Thanks IM

[stickman]

Jom, I wrote two replies now regarding what you said about Nova but I guess neither one made it. Darn computer freeze. In short I was toying with the idea that Nova was with child and she was now showing signs of detachment from her clan. Something these apes found troublesome. :wink1:

Some Deleted scenes:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1048.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1051.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1054.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1070.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1066.jpg

[Ironman1188]

Hmm... Mego to 1:6? :monkey4

1:6 to Mego maybe but that's just me. Thanks IM

I've found someone willing to enlarge heads but I need at least 5 to make it worth the work.
I was hoping to get Burke & Virdon, A few apes [maybe with added detail to fit in with the 1:6 better], some Space:1999 heads, Starsky & Hutch....

[Ironman1188]

Here's an interesting set:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390268465549&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[Jessica]

Did you guys see this one on Feebay? Isn't he so cute?



http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9591/bizdqewkkgrhqjleeyjcjdb.jpg

[Protozaius]

Did you guys see this one on Feebay? Isn't he so cute?



http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9591/bizdqewkkgrhqjleeyjcjdb.jpg

I actually owned this one for awhile several years back... but my new born daughter at that time needed clothes and diapers so I sold it. She's now 14.

It's a fun piece. I've always wanted to buy it back but there is always something else I'm saving up for.

[Jessica]

I've been asked to write another article for the Forbidden Zine. I hope I do a good job. Don't know what to write about yet.

[stickman]

Here's an interesting set:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390268465549&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

LOL wow Peace Loving Apes! :peace Groovy

[stickman]

I've always wanted to buy it back but there is always something else I'm saving up for.

Bleeding Law Giver Bust. :monkey3

[Jessica]

Bleeding Law Giver Bust. :monkey3

zing! :lol

Sticks, can you burn me a dvd of your Sideshow apes commercial?

[Protozaius]

Bleeding Law Giver Bust. :monkey3

Don't I wish. I can't even afford Apemania's re-productions of any of their Lawgiver pieces... LET ALONE THE REAL THING!!! :gah: :gah: :gah:

Right now, I'm just trying to make it through Christmas. :pray: :pray: :pray:

[Ironman1188]

Sticks, can you burn me a dvd of your Sideshow apes commercial?

:monkey3 me too :pray:

[kfog41]

:monkey3 me too :pray:

Ditto!:pray:

[stickman]

Haha, what ever happened to all those copies? :horror:monkey2


Of course I will. Hopefully by Christmas. Can you all send me a PM with your address again and I will get on it? Also, would you want me to include any other shorts, or just the apes?

[kfog41]

Haha, what ever happened to all those copies? :horror:monkey2


Of course I will. Hopefully by Christmas. Can you all send me a PM with your address again and I will get on it? Also, would you want me to include any other shorts, or just the apes?

Hey sticks! If this is the one with the apes, star Trek, and Romans, I already have it. Is there another? Thanks, Kent.:dunno

[stickman]

Well I could always add the Brotherhood of Arms commercial. Do you still want another copy of the Ape commercial?

I'll try to get them out sometime next week if that works for everyone.

[kfog41]

Well I could always add the Brotherhood of Arms commercial. Do you still want another copy of the Ape commercial?

I'll try to get them out sometime next week if that works for everyone.

Need you ask the question brother! :exactly:

Thanks, Adam!:panic:

[Jessica]

Guys this is the joker I was working on, Mego scale. I am giving up on it, as my heart is not in it. It is sizing too big now, so eff it. I want to work on apes and samurai.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5043/dsc05793j.jpg

[The_Darkness_Predator]

... I’m trying to get caught up on the cool stuff here. (I’m looking forward to more of Jessica’s ape heads.)

Just thought I should mention that the resin head that _Darkness _Predator bought isn't from Apes. It's the Schlockthropus from John Landis' first project "SCHLOCK". Rick Baker created the costume, which Landis himself wore. Haven't seen the film, but I hear it's rather amusing...PS

Thanks for the info just in case. I also think the artist truly captured the pose of the referenced Schlock character perfectly. (I liked all the replies.)

The individuals that post often here are great and are very tolerant when I share my crazy ideas. It is good to visit this area full of POTA fans I can identify with. The Planet of the Apes movies boxed set was the first DVD or this case DVD set, I ever purchased.

BTW
Here are photos of the experimental results using those little brown wigs on eBay. It would have been better to find the raw materials, because I had to cut it up anyway. I don’t think it turned out good enough to try an orangutan head. This one will be another ape in the crowd that I will someday assemble. (I’m finally purchasing 7.5 acres and will start on my dream home with my own museum with a special simians section.)

I've included a picture of my effort to make a custom predator that enjoys hunting simians.

I really like the recent diorama photos. The diorama (and the photographer) actually tells a little story... well not too “little” considering the size and scale. ;) I'm looking forward to more stuff.

[Jessica]

WOW. Hairing up the chimp looks awesome! I wonder if that's how the hot toys ape will look. You did a great job with the hairline!

[jungle jom]

I am shocked at how well that chimp looks with hair. I think it looks better than the way Hot Toys haired up their gorillas!

[Jessica]

I am shocked at how well that chimp looks with hair. I think it looks better than the way Hot Toys haired up their gorillas!

hear hear!! :hi5:

Anyway, it comes as no surprise. We love our apes and we do them right. :rock:rock:rock

[angelofmusic2112]

The hairline looks awesome. You did a wonderful job with this chimp. I too like it so much more than those Hot Toys gorillas. :clap

[Ironman1188]

I love it as much as the HT's and hope that they offer us something similar to these.
DP, can you tell us how you pulled that off so magnificently?

[angelofmusic2112]

Ironman, Jessica and KFog - I haven't forgotten about your requests for the paints used on the Dr. Maximus and Julius. I still have to dig that out of storage. Hang in there gang, it's coming.

I finally went out into my messy garage and dug out all the paints I used for Dr. Maximus and Julius. I hope this helps you guys, again I’m sorry for the wait.

For Julius I pretty much paint the whole head flat black with Testors acrylic paint. Once dried, I normally paint the eyes. I don't use straight white on the eyes. I mix a little drop of red acrylic paint (any brand) with Citadel skull white. Should look like a light pink. Apes normally have brown eyes so I use either Citadel snakebite leather or Modelmasters acrylic sierra brown. For the gorillas brown skin I always use Modelmasters acrylic sierra brown applying it with a drybrush technique so that the black underneath bleeds through.

For painting chimp skin I normally use Citadel tallern flesh. Sometimes I will use Tamiya XF-15 flat flesh. Whatever I actually use, I normally apply a second coat once it dries this time with a mixture of the same flesh paint with a little white paint for some highlights. After that, I also use a Citadel wash called gryphonne sepia and a little Citadel devlan mud around sockets of the eyes. I might go to back a hit the highlights with a drybrush using the flesh/white mixture. Lastly, I add a bit of color using a drybrush technique again to the chimp skin using Citadel Terracotta. Beyond that, I put some clear gloss (acrylic) over the eyeballs.

Hope this helps and makes sense, ~Mark~

P.S. I seem to use different colors every time I paint orangutan hair. Again, I use everything from Citadel. Be it Desert yellow, Bubonic Brown, Iyanden darksun and Tausept ochre. I would mix any of the above colors with a white to lighten them. After that I would use some Citadel gryphonne sepia on the hair and get it thoroughly into the crevices and wipe off the peaks of the sculpt. I would probably drybrush more highlights on the peaks again after mixing with even more white. Lastly, I add a drop of Citadel baal red wash. I won't even use the whole drop. I lightly dry brush some on the hair for a hint of red. Did I just put everone to sleep? I know this is boring but you guys asked. :sleep

[Jessica]

angel i love the names of those colors. going to have to wait awhile before i can buy those colors. ideally, ordering them from the same supplier would be easier. i have never seen those types of paints around here so i would have to order online.

[angelofmusic2112]

Before ordering on line, you may want to go to the Citadel website and look for dealers/suppliers in your area. I buy mine from a comic book store that's about an hour away from me. I hate paying for shipping and the paints are less expensive at the comic book store.

[Ironman1188]

Thanks for the painting help! Which do you use on the orangutan faces?

[stickman]

Wow, great job DP!

Also, may I ask how long that takes you? Again, great job!

I'm hoping to get the DVD's out by tomorrow. Unfortunately I will not be able to put an image on the cover as I am currently out of printer ink. I hope this isn't too bad for everyone that wants another copy.

[stickman]

I only have two of the three addresses asked for. IM I'll need your address again if you want another copy. Unfortunately it won't be as pretty as the first one, but it will include scenes of Apes that you have never seen. :)

[angelofmusic2112]

Thanks for the painting help! Which do you use on the orangutan faces?

I guess I should have clarified that but, I do the chimps and orangutans the same. When are you going to mount Dr. Maximus on an actual body Ironman?

[Ironman1188]

I guess I should have clarified that but, I do the chimps and orangutans the same. When are you going to mount Dr. Maximus on an actual body Ironman?

Thanks for clarifying.

The Doctor will be mounted soon, I just have to get his outfit together before any pix.

[Jessica]

Guys I bought a stuffed horsie from the bookstore so I can scalp him and use the fur on an orangutan. The one I got from Feebay was actually too small, so I gave that one to Ethan. I promised Ethan that once I cut off the blond hair of this horsie, I can replace it with black fur and he was cool with that.

[Ironman1188]

A Hot Toys POTA Christmas announcement would really make my year!! :pray:

[Jessica]

Guys I'm spending too much time online and not getting anything accomplished. I'm going to be MIA until probably the year rolls over. I'm going cold turkey, so it's going to be really tough. I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas! Keep the flags of Central City flying high...and keep out the riff raff. tah!

[Ironman1188]

We will miss you but I understand. I hope you enjoy the Holidays and get all that you wish for.

[stickman]

The DVD's will be going out hopefully later today when I get my last check.

For those of you that don't know I was severely injured on the job back in 2003. Earlier this year the judge passed his ruling that I am totally and permanently disabled and that I should be pensioned. Well my pension goes into effect January 15th and unfortunately I have to live on this one check for the next month. This last check is for one week, so as you can imagine, it's gotta get stretched beyond the imagination. In a world where a loaf of bread, peanut butter, and a gallon of milk costs nearly $15.00 my outlook is bleak. Jessica, I hope you get this before your absence, I don't think I can swing sending $5.00 to Hunter with the DVD, as I already need to pay for the boxes, and postage, and DVD's. Please inform him of my tight situation. Hopefully he'll enjoy the work and it all works out.


Merry Christmas All -

Into the New Year we all go. It's great we're all still around. You're all great people, I'm glad I know you.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thanks so much for the nice comments for the furry chimp head I made.

After I read some positive comments in the group about my idea for using the brown wigs, I bought two 1/6 scale wigs I found on eBay. (I agree sculpted hair / fur looks better, but I thought I would give it a try.) It took a few weeks to get them. I used my wife’ seam ripper thingy to remove the stitches and flatten the fur / wig. It would be better if we could find a sheet of it that I think Jessica mentioned one time (or shear a stuffed animal). If someone finds a sheet of fur on eBay again, please share it. I may try to make another one. I’ve seen something called hobby fur but it was too thick and ridge to use for a 1/6 scale head.

Using Magic Sculpt, I roughed out a chimp head shape on a Hot Toys (narrowed shoulders version) figure’s neck post. I made the face impression on the putty. Starting with the forehead, I stretched the “wig” material and started super-gluing sections around (but underneath) the face. I then finished with the rest of the head. I was afraid to try to add chimp ears because I kept accidently getting superglue on the hair.

I added another layer of fur around the cheeks and chin. I trimmed the fur, but I think I trimmed too much.

If you try this, be extra careful to use as little super glue as possible. I got it too thick in some places and when I was pressing down, it soaked to the top of the fur. Using less glue and accelerator on the back side of the fur might work better.

Sorry - I can't remember how long it took me. I worked on it a little at a time over several weeks. It seems like it takes me forever to do my projects.

I thought about taking pictures as I went but I thought that was silly and no one would be interested in that. :)

Thanks again for always making me feel so welcome here.

BTW
Read this the next time you have trouble sleeping. ;)

[stickman]

:lol Oh you're not that dry DP.
Great walkthrough. Yes, please take pictures next time. It's always fun to be able to look back and see things in stages. After I get back from the USPS I will try to take more pictures tonight of my Apes. I don't have a Taylor or Brent figure because they have been drafted to fight in my American Civil War collection oh what to do?

[stickman]

Wow, just got back from the post office and it was a Mad house, a MAD HOUSE!

The line was out the door. The holiday rush is on. I will attempt to re-send these tomorrow in the afternoon when it should be quieter. Good night all. :wave

[kfog41]

I finally went out into my messy garage and dug out all the paints I used for Dr. Maximus and Julius. I hope this helps you guys, again I’m sorry for the wait.

For Julius I pretty much paint the whole head flat black with Testors acrylic paint. Once dried, I normally paint the eyes. I don't use straight white on the eyes. I mix a little drop of red acrylic paint (any brand) with Citadel skull white. Should look like a light pink. Apes normally have brown eyes so I use either Citadel snakebite leather or Modelmasters acrylic sierra brown. For the gorillas brown skin I always use Modelmasters acrylic sierra brown applying it with a drybrush technique so that the black underneath bleeds through.

For painting chimp skin I normally use Citadel tallern flesh. Sometimes I will use Tamiya XF-15 flat flesh. Whatever I actually use, I normally apply a second coat once it dries this time with a mixture of the same flesh paint with a little white paint for some highlights. After that, I also use a Citadel wash called gryphonne sepia and a little Citadel devlan mud around sockets of the eyes. I might go to back a hit the highlights with a drybrush using the flesh/white mixture. Lastly, I add a bit of color using a drybrush technique again to the chimp skin using Citadel Terracotta. Beyond that, I put some clear gloss (acrylic) over the eyeballs.

Hope this helps and makes sense, ~Mark~

P.S. I seem to use different colors every time I paint orangutan hair. Again, I use everything from Citadel. Be it Desert yellow, Bubonic Brown, Iyanden darksun and Tausept ochre. I would mix any of the above colors with a white to lighten them. After that I would use some Citadel gryphonne sepia on the hair and get it thoroughly into the crevices and wipe off the peaks of the sculpt. I would probably drybrush more highlights on the peaks again after mixing with even more white. Lastly, I add a drop of Citadel baal red wash. I won't even use the whole drop. I lightly dry brush some on the hair for a hint of red. Did I just put everone to sleep? I know this is boring but you guys asked. :sleep

Hi Angel! This is great stuff that I can use! real cool! Thanks alot for taking the time to post this, Kent.:rock

[kfog41]

The DVD's will be going out hopefully later today when I get my last check.

For those of you that don't know I was severely injured on the job back in 2003. Earlier this year the judge passed his ruling that I am totally and permanently disabled and that I should be pensioned. Well my pension goes into effect January 15th and unfortunately I have to live on this one check for the next month. This last check is for one week, so as you can imagine, it's gotta get stretched beyond the imagination. In a world where a loaf of bread, peanut butter, and a gallon of milk costs nearly $15.00 my outlook is bleak. Jessica, I hope you get this before your absence, I don't think I can swing sending $5.00 to Hunter with the DVD, as I already need to pay for the boxes, and postage, and DVD's. Please inform him of my tight situation. Hopefully he'll enjoy the work and it all works out.


Merry Christmas All -

Into the New Year we all go. It's great we're all still around. You're all great people, I'm glad I know you.

Hi Adam! That has got to be rough! I too have been battling an illness! I cannot seem to get my blood sugar lower and my feet kill me every day and night(Neropothy). Anyone with a secret to bring down blood sugar, please let me know. I have seen 4 doctors this year without good results and it looks like I may have to resort to insulin. Anyway, knowing and talking to all you here really makes me feel alot better because we have so much in common. Merry Christmas to all and a very Happy new year!:santa

[kfog41]

Guys I'm spending too much time online and not getting anything accomplished. I'm going to be MIA until probably the year rolls over. I'm going cold turkey, so it's going to be really tough. I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas! Keep the flags of Central City flying high...and keep out the riff raff. tah!

Have a very Happy holidays to you and yours Jess! :hi5:

[kfog41]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all!:santa:elf:elf:elf:elf:elf:archer:naughty

[stickman]

Merry Christmas Ape Freaks
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/MerryApesMasStickman.jpg
May Santa bring you everything you ask for.

[jungle jom]

That looks so cool... Sticks!

[kfog41]

Yea Sticks, that's awsome! Thanks for posting such a cool picture.:hi5:

[Ironman1188]

Awesome!!
Great work!

[stickman]

:wave Thank you all so much.

I was wondering if anyone has any High Def pics of Ape City? I looked for the ones Angel posted YEARS ago but it appears that he has removed them all. :monkey2

Angel, when your army returns from the mutant mines could you let me know? I was wondering if his lordship still held detail shots of the former Ape City brought to us by 20th Century Fox?

[Ironman1188]

WTF!!!????
I bit the bullet a few weeks ago and ordered BLAM's special package that Jess [i believe it was her] had said was extended. Three Conspiracy posters, all the original cards and landon's dogtags for $50 + $10 shipping.
Just got home and find two pieces of cardboard taped together, shabbily, on my doorstep. Inside are the three posters but NO cards and NO dogtags. No note inside or anything. AND.... it was shipped to me with $5 postage.
What gives? Anyone else have anything like this happen? Anyone know any contact at BLAM?
They never answer any emails I've sent but certainly took my money quickly.

[Ironman1188]

Just in the interest of being fair:
I received an email from Andrew Gaska from BLAM regarding my order. He was quick to apologize and stated that a new employee sent the order out and it definitely should NOT have shipped that way. So, if what he said is shipping out actually is then I will be most happy once I receive it.

[angelofmusic2112]

Merry Christmas Ape Freaks
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/MerryApesMasStickman.jpg
May Santa bring you everything you ask for.

OMG Sticks! This new photo is most awesome. Love the sled and the Santa outfit. Very cool picture.

[stickman]

Thank you my friend.

The General tries out his new gift "RoseBud" from Santa Ape.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/StickmansUrsusgoesSledding.jpg

[Aneses]

Great pics Stickman!!! :clap
Merry Christmast POTA fans!!!

[kfog41]

Thank you my friend.

The General tries out his new gift "RoseBud" from Santa Ape.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/StickmansUrsusgoesSledding.jpg

That snow scene has all kinds of potential! Where is the sleigh and reindeer? How about an elf hat on another Ape? Great job Sticks!:exactly:

[stickman]

Always leave the audience wanting more.

Here are my Apes and friends on top of the world.

Can you imagine James Cagney as an Ape? :monkey4

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/POTAOnTopoftheWorldApeMas2010.jpg

I need shots of Ape City....

[The_Darkness_Predator]

:clap Bravo! :clap
"COOL" pics!

[Jessica]

Guys! I had to check my PM to make sure that Charles Hughey knows I didn't bail out. Sticks, I LOVE your photos!! Brilliant!! I also got your PM so no worries. Do what you can when you can and I can take care of things on my end.

I'm just bummed out I didn't get my act together to have my ape nativity scene together. The good news is, I've got three wise orangutans. I just need to get them painted up...so maybe next year, in time for Christmas, I can set it up. Everything takes up way too much time.

Ironman--glad that Drew is taking care of you. What number poster did you get?

Anyway, I encountered this very awesome photograph. Paco says I can share with my friends, so here it is! It's so....AWESOME!!! It would be cool to see some apes set up in this photo as well. It's really hard to stay off the internet but the longer I stay away, the easier it is for me. In fact, I was able to knit two pairs of socks!

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/4316/47645169493646422477100.jpg

[wax murderer]

There is a vid on YouTube that has a very similar theme(several, in fact). The funniest has an Alien and a Pred as room-mates trying to get their morning bath rituals done at the same time. The Alien is in the shower when the Pred walks in-evidently having waited a while.The results are predictable, but hilarious...PS

[angelofmusic2112]

There is a vid on YouTube that has a very similar theme(several, in fact). The funniest has an Alien and a Pred as room-mates trying to get their morning bath rituals done at the same time. The Alien is in the shower when the Pred walks in-evidently having waited a while.The results are predictable, but hilarious...PS

Wax Murderer - I'd love to see that YouTube vid. You should post a link to it!

Sticks - I'm amazed, those are beautiful and highly imaginative pictures.

If anyone wants a GREAT "below cost" deal from me on that BLAM's poster set of 3 different posters, with all 6 cards, and the POTA dog tags please let me know. These items are all BRAND NEW as they just arrived last week. It even includes the special edition card of Cornelius. I just don't have room for all of this. I bought them as I was tempted by the great deal and now I'm offering a even better deal to someone just so I can unload it. If interested, PLMK. :thud:

I'm looking for the link that shows ALL of these items. Here is the special edition card that came with the package.

[angelofmusic2112]

I just found the website that I bought these from:

http://www.blamventures.com/store/

I'd be willing to sent this complete package to you for $50.00, FREE shipping. That's a another savings of $10.00 for you!

I am even willing to accept offers.

[Ironman1188]

I need shots of Ape City....
I didn't forget you Sticks! I'm still sorting thru files!!

Ironman--glad that Drew is taking care of you. What number poster did you get?

I got 228the Jusko, 228 on the Sanjulian and 22 on the Bridge poste
I just found the website that I bought these from:

http://www.blamventures.com/store/

I'd be willing to sent this complete package to you for $50.00, FREE shipping. That's a another savings of $10.00 for you!

I am even willing to accept offers.

If anyone hasn't grabbed these yet, that is a GREAT deal! And i'm sure Angel will ship them better then the guy who sent mine.
Anyone know if you can iron cardstock?

[stickman]

Good morning All, thank you all for the great feedback. I have a few things to do today but hopefully I can film some more Apes soon. Have a great day Everyone.

[Craig Beam]

I wonder if we'll ever see a Planet of the Apes Christmas Special on TV....?

[angelofmusic2112]

always leave the audience wanting more.

Here are my apes and friends on top of the world.

Can you imagine james cagney as an ape? :monkey4

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/POTAOnTopoftheWorldApeMas2010.jpg

i need shots of ape city....

This would make a great Christmas card!

[Ironman1188]

I wonder if we'll ever see a Planet of the Apes Christmas Special on TV....?

Not unless Sticks makes it!

[jungle jom]

If you want a real good laugh click this link:


http://comedians.jokes.com/gilbert-gottfried/videos/gilbert-gottfried---planet-of-the-apes

Go about 1:25 into the clip. It's just great for any ape fan!

[stickman]

:lol:mwaha

I've learned to really appreciate Gilbert. Funny stuff, that was great. Thanks Jom.


Let me know IM.


Thank you Angel, that was my intention with those, a little late but it was fun.

[Ironman1188]

CONQUEST on AMC now!!

[Ironman1188]

Ok, its kind of a stretch but is somewhat Planet of the Apes related.
One of my guilty pleasures is a low budget, early Rick Baker film called Octaman. I just stumbled across it being available through Netflix streaming video.
The POTA tie in? It features an actor named Buck Kartalian.

[Ironman1188]

Soooo, this Christmas has all the makings of taking it right up the ol' ****shoot. Nothing going right, back still NO better [now waiting for insurance to approve MRI], we spent the other night in the ER with my 9 year old having chest pain, it doesn't look like the Sideshow Mistress giveaway will be shining any cheer my way, and I'm really starting to understand Ebenezer a lot better.
How 'bout you fellow simians? Holidays looking to be kind towards you and yours?
I hope so. Hopefully thats why its so quiet here. All of you are making sure to get on Santa's good simian list.
Ya got my vote!

[Getoninja]

Merry Christmas Ape Freaks
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/MerryApesMasStickman.jpg
May Santa bring you everything you ask for.

awesome picture. Anyway you have this pic in larger resolution? I would love to make this my desktop pictures.

and here is a quick bash I did The Flying Avaitor Ape.
Planet of the Apes head by Hasbro. Head resculpted and repainted with added fur hair.
Aviator outfit gear by BBI
body by Dragon models

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/getoninja/5284477099/" title="The flying Aviator Ape by Getoninja, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5284477099_dbf3c5f36e_z.jpg" width="425" height="640" alt="The flying Aviator Ape" /></a>

[stickman]

I'm glad you like the photo getoninja, thank you.

Unfortunately it's the background picture that prohibits this picture getting any larger. I have a 27" monitor and it is a little pixelated. I asked for some better photos but no-one's responded.


I like how that Hasbro face looks in your picture. Very serious. Nice job.

[Pompiato]

Hi!
I'm a Planet of the Apes fan and would like to buy a Ursus or Urko 12" figure? which one is the best released?

[wax murderer]

The HT Ursus is unquestionably the best available. The SST Ursus is not bad, though it needs a few tweaks. Don't know if anyone has released an Urko...PS

[steyfrosty]

I'm also interested in buying the HT PotA
but in some pics that I've seen it seems their
hair is too poofy and in some pics it just looks
out of control.

Is this so? Can someone who owns them share
What they think about them?

[Ironman1188]

I'm glad you like the photo getoninja, thank you.

Unfortunately it's the background picture that prohibits this picture getting any larger. I have a 27" monitor and it is a little pixelated. I asked for some better photos but no-one's responded.


I like how that Hasbro face looks in your picture. Very serious. Nice job.
My sincerest apologies Sticks! i have over 35,000 files on my computer and I never organized them too well. The shots I've found thus far are more distant shots and not always simian free.
Hi!
I'm a Planet of the Apes fan and would like to buy a Ursus or Urko 12" figure? which one is the best released?
Urko never got made in 1:6 except for customs [I commissioned an Urko sculpt a few years ago]. At this point it is generally agreed that Hot Toys Ursus is the best POTA figure released in terms of overall quality and accuracy.
I'm also interested in buying the HT PotA
but in some pics that I've seen it seems their
hair is too poofy and in some pics it just looks
out of control.

Is this so? Can someone who owns them share
What they think about them?

The hair does have a tendency to "poof" as you put it. A bit of combing or [very] slight spritz can easily make it manageable.

[Ironman1188]

I sent this out to some in an email, but as I don't have all the POTA fans hereins emails I thought it only proper to share it in this thread as well:
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/ART/POTA-art20.jpg

[Pompiato]

Ok...thanks for all your advices!!...HT Ursus is really great!!!...I grew up watching this TV series and each time I found the movies on TV I watched all over again and again...I had the original toy series from POTA and having some of these characters from HT will be really special for me...

[Pompiato]

I sent this out to some in an email, but as I don't have all the POTA fans hereins emails I thought it only proper to share it in this thread as well:
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/ART/POTA-art20.jpg

Thanks man!...a great Christmas Card!!...now my quest for Ursus has begun...will be also looking for a Cornelius and Sira!!

[steyfrosty]

To Ironman:

Thanks for the info., I'll see if I can snatch a couple of them!

[Pompiato]

So Ironman, let's recap:

Hot Toys has only released three 12" figures? Gorilla Soldier, Gorilla Captain and Ursus?

The rest are released by Sideshow, ok?...are these versions good enough to mix with the HT figures?

[Pompiato]

awesome picture. Anyway you have this pic in larger resolution? I would love to make this my desktop pictures.

and here is a quick bash I did The Flying Avaitor Ape.
Planet of the Apes head by Hasbro. Head resculpted and repainted with added fur hair.
Aviator outfit gear by BBI
body by Dragon models

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/getoninja/5284477099/" title="The flying Aviator Ape by Getoninja, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5284477099_dbf3c5f36e_z.jpg" width="425" height="640" alt="The flying Aviator Ape" /></a>

This ape pilot is great!!

[Kuat of Kuat]

Hot Toys has only released three 12" figures? Gorilla Soldier, Gorilla Captain and Ursus?

The rest are released by Sideshow, ok?...are these versions good enough to mix with the HT figures?

I have the three Hot Toys apes and love them. I also have Sideshow's Gorilla and Cornelius. Personally I don't think the SS Gorilla has any place alongside his HT counterparts. Cornelius, on the other hand, looks fine with them. I would think that Zira would also be good, but not Zaius.

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/GreenGang/Indiana%20Jones/DSCN3817.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/GreenGang/Indiana%20Jones/DSCN3819.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/GreenGang/Indiana%20Jones/DSCN3818.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/GreenGang/Indiana%20Jones/DSCN3820.jpg

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/GreenGang/Indiana%20Jones/DSCN3821.jpg

[Pompiato]

I have the three Hot Toys apes and love them. I also have Sideshow's Gorilla and Cornelius. Personally I don't think the SS Gorilla has any place alongside his HT counterparts. Cornelius, on the other hand, looks fine with them. I would think that Zira would also be good, but not Zaius.

Exactly Kuat...I am thinking about getting HT Ursus and SS Cornelius and Zira...maybe later on the Captain Gorilla...don´t know but those gorillas bring me back to my childhood when I got so scared by seen them rising their rifles upon the sunset...it's a fear that I love it... so strange!!

[Ironman1188]

So Ironman, let's recap:

Hot Toys has only released three 12" figures? Gorilla Soldier, Gorilla Captain and Ursus?

The rest are released by Sideshow, ok?...are these versions good enough to mix with the HT figures?

That, again, is a matter of personal choice.

The Hot Toys' offerings are the most accurate in terms of uniform color, accessories, etc....

Sideshow's are great for what they were - the only versions available at the time. While I find the color of the gorilla uniforms "off" I also temd to view them as a fine version for military/law type gorillas. Sideshow also offers the only available 1:6 chimps and orangutans. I have seen customs where the Sideshow versions were "haired" and they have comeout very well done. See DP's version a few posts earlier. I am working on fine tuning a way to hair them up en masse.

All that being said, it is in the end up to YOU whether you mind having molded hair and real hair apes in your collection.
For me? I can't get enough. I have Hot Toys, Sideshow, Hasbro, ApeJoe, customs....

[Pompiato]

That, again, is a matter of personal choice.

The Hot Toys' offerings are the most accurate in terms of uniform color, accessories, etc....

Sideshow's are great for what they were - the only versions available at the time. While I find the color of the gorilla uniforms "off" I also temd to view them as a fine version for military/law type gorillas. Sideshow also offers the only available 1:6 chimps and orangutans. I have seen customs where the Sideshow versions were "haired" and they have comeout very well done. See DP's version a few posts earlier. I am working on fine tuning a way to hair them up en masse.

All that being said, it is in the end up to YOU whether you mind having molded hair and real hair apes in your collection.
For me? I can't get enough. I have Hot Toys, Sideshow, Hasbro, ApeJoe, customs....

Thanks a lot man!!...you're the man about POTA...first of all will try to buy Ursus and then Cornelius and Zira...thanks a lot!!

[Kuat of Kuat]

Exactly Kuat...I am thinking about getting HT Ursus and SS Cornelius and Zira...maybe later on the Captain Gorilla...don´t know but those gorillas bring me back to my childhood when I got so scared by seen them rising their rifles upon the sunset...it's a fear that I love it... so strange!!

There is definitely something indescribably cool about those original gorillas. Something that Tim Burton just couldn't better.

That, again, is a matter of personal choice.

The Hot Toys' offerings are the most accurate in terms of uniform color, accessories, etc....

Sideshow's are great for what they were - the only versions available at the time. While I find the color of the gorilla uniforms "off" I also temd to view them as a fine version for military/law type gorillas. Sideshow also offers the only available 1:6 chimps and orangutans. I have seen customs where the Sideshow versions were "haired" and they have comeout very well done. See DP's version a few posts earlier. I am working on fine tuning a way to hair them up en masse.

All that being said, it is in the end up to YOU whether you mind having molded hair and real hair apes in your collection.
For me? I can't get enough. I have Hot Toys, Sideshow, Hasbro, ApeJoe, customs....

You're right, Ironman, it's all in the eye of the beholder.

The Sideshow Gorilla was the first figure that I bought. Then I convinced myself to get all the HTs for nostalgia sake, and they relegate the SS. Cornelius is a much better sculpt than the SS Gorilla, with more discernible detail, which is helped by his lighter skin tone. A full-on furred-up HT Cornelius would certainly be more than welcome, though!

[Pompiato]

Now I wonder...are there POTA horses released by Sideshow or which one do you use?

[Kuat of Kuat]

Now I wonder...are there POTA horses released by Sideshow or which one do you use?

Dragon made Blitz. He's hard plastic with 'real' mane and tail.

http://www.modellersloft.co.uk/images/items15669.jpg

Dragon in Dreams make 'fuzzy' horses, but they don't look right to me:

http://www.modellersloft.co.uk/images/items24618.jpg

http://www.modellersloft.co.uk/images/items24619.jpg

http://www.modellersloft.co.uk/images/items24639.jpg

http://www.modellersloft.co.uk/images/items24640.jpg

[Ironman1188]

Now I wonder...are there POTA horses released by Sideshow or which one do you use?

No POTA horses released by Sideshow.

However, there are plenty of choices.

Ebay is a great stomping ground [as is ioffer I've found] for some sough after grails.
Marx Best of the West
M & C Power Team
Dragon [DML]
Soldiers of the World
these have all released horses for 12" figures. Some are larger than others and some people feel that one might be better suited than others. Again, personal choice. they vary in color and in price. Shop around and you just might surpise yourself as to what you can find.

[Ironman1188]

The DiD one is nice, but one of the most expensive I've seen, usually around $90. And I don't believe that its even poseable.

[stickman]

Merry Christmas Eve



IM- Thank you for still working on that for me. I know you won't let me down. I leave for Pasadena on Wednesday morning and don't return till Jan. 2nd. Maybe something by then?

Yes, the HT gorillas are by far the best gorillas on the market. We still have a few loyal SSC fans here but they don't have an HT gorilla in their paws to help turn their loyalty. Maybe someday. Good luck on your purchases. I hope you score a few HT gorillas. They're very cool. My one minor gripe is regarding HT hands, they seem to come off very easily when trying to pose the wrist a certain way. Unless you like to routinely re-pose your figures like I do this probably wont be a factor.

Just looking at those DiD horses reminds me of when Jom compared them looking like rats. Wow they do look ugly. I think it's the eyes.

Have a great Holiday!!

[jungle jom]

Merry Christmas Eve



IM- Thank you for still working on that for me. I know you won't let me down. I leave for Pasadena on Wednesday morning and don't return till Jan. 2nd. Maybe something by then?

Yes, the HT gorillas are by far the best gorillas on the market. We still have a few loyal SSC fans here but they don't have an HT gorilla in their paws to help turn their loyalty. Maybe someday. Good luck on your purchases. I hope you score a few HT gorillas. They're very cool. My one minor gripe is regarding HT hands, they seem to come off very easily when trying to pose the wrist a certain way. Unless you like to routinely re-pose your figures like I do this probably wont be a factor.

Just looking at those DiD horses reminds me of when Jom compared them looking like rats. Wow they do look ugly. I think it's the eyes.

Have a great Holiday!!

Sticks... They still look like rats!

[Pompiato]

Thanks a lot men!!...just about to leave my office...so just wish you the best for you and your families!!!....lots of surprises (good ones) for 2011!!

[stickman]

Good luck Pompiato,

Please post pictures when your gorilla garrison comes in.



Jom, how many SS POTA figures do you own?

[jungle jom]

Good luck Pompiato,

Please post pictures when your gorilla garrison comes in.



Jom, how many SS POTA figures do you own?

Sticks, my collection is modest compared to most here. It consists of:

Astro Taylor
Slave Taylor
Slave Nova
Astro Brent
Zira
Cornelius
Regular Zaius
Ursus
2 Gorilla Soldiers
Mutant Leader
Mutant Jailor

I also have some Hasbro 12" and most of the Medi smaller scale set.

[Ironman1188]

and most of the Medi smaller scale set.

Any chance you could take some good closeup shots of the headsculpts on those? I'm wondering if they would tranlate well into 1:6 versions if enlarged.

[stickman]

Sticks, my collection is modest compared to most here. It consists of:

Astro Taylor
Slave Taylor
Slave Nova
Astro Brent
Zira
Cornelius
Regular Zaius
Ursus
2 Gorilla Soldiers
Mutant Leader
Mutant Jailor

I also have some Hasbro 12" and most of the Medi smaller scale set.


Thanks Jom, it seems that you are only missing the Beneath Taylor, Ex. Dr. Z, and Slave Brent.

Ironically, I don't have any sealed Astronauts. I used all my humans for my American Civil War collection.

[jungle jom]

Any chance you could take some good closeup shots of the headsculpts on those? I'm wondering if they would tranlate well into 1:6 versions if enlarged.

I'll take those shots for you I-man... but it will be a couple of weeks. My better half is in LA for the holidays and has the camera. The medi ones are rather small and I don't think they will translate well blown up to 1/6th scale.

[Ironman1188]

I'll take those shots for you I-man... but it will be a couple of weeks. My better half is in LA for the holidays and has the camera. The medi ones are rather small and I don't think they will translate well blown up to 1/6th scale.

I know someone who may be willing to try hydrospanning them. Supposedly that process has no detail loss.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thanks again for sharing all the very creative pics.

I liked that "The Flying Aviator Ape", too

I'm looking forward to hearing more about Ironman's ape hairing / fur project. I am thinking about making one more furry ape if I can find a sheet of the right kind of fur (I've written the eBay seller.)

Every time I do a custom project, I learn a little more. I hope I can get really good at this one day.

Here are some in progress shots of one of my latest customs:

[The_Darkness_Predator]

I think I am finished with this one. I'll try a few things different next time, hopefully learning from my mistakes.

[Pompiato]

I wonder if any of you have tried to customize the hair from the HT gorillas to make them more accurate to films...have you?...any pics?

[Jessica]

I wonder if any of you have tried to customize the hair from the HT gorillas to make them more accurate to films...have you?...any pics?

Only Julius for now. Welcome to Central City!!

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/14/dsc05090l.jpg http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7010/dsc05130v.jpg

Oops--sorry. Mis-read your question. Here is my HT gorilla after some much-needed hair maintenance:
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/228/dsc05073r.jpg http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7581/dsc05079m.jpg

You must comb out the hair and trim the ends carefully:
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8459/dsc05072z.jpg

[Jessica]

So much excitement in Central City with TDP's projects! I've missed you guys!

[Ironman1188]

Missed you too Jess! Hope you had a great Holiday!
Thanks again for sharing all the very creative pics.

I liked that "The Flying Aviator Ape", too

I'm looking forward to hearing more about Ironman's ape hairing / fur project. I am thinking about making one more furry ape if I can find a sheet of the right kind of fur (I've written the eBay seller.)

Every time I do a custom project, I learn a little more. I hope I can get really good at this one day.

Here are some in progress shots of one of my latest customs:

DP, if you've cast hat head I'd love to get my hands on a copy.
I'm thinking he might be more geared to being a gorilla, but then they're my faves!
My hairing process I saw posted over in the OSW and it is basicly making a guaze head piece, molded to the shape of the head you want to hair. It can then be removed, have hair applied and then replaced on the sculpt.

[kfog41]

Missed you too Jess! Hope you had a great Holiday!


DP, if you've cast hat head I'd love to get my hands on a copy.
I'm thinking he might be more geared to being a gorilla, but then they're my faves!
My hairing process I saw posted over in the OSW and it is basicly making a guaze head piece, molded to the shape of the head you want to hair. It can then be removed, have hair applied and then replaced on the sculpt.

Hey IM! Can you post that link here? Thanks, Kent.

[Ironman1188]

Hey IM! Can you post that link here? Thanks, Kent.

hmmmmmm ........ :rolleyes2

SURE!!!

There are actually a couple of ways I am contemplating:

http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/applying-real-hair/35980-real-hair-tutorial.html

http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/applying-real-hair/48239-wig-making-tutorial.html

[Pompiato]

Only Julius for now. Welcome to Central City!!

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/14/dsc05090l.jpg http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7010/dsc05130v.jpg

Oops--sorry. Mis-read your question. Here is my HT gorilla after some much-needed hair maintenance:
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/228/dsc05073r.jpg http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7581/dsc05079m.jpg

You must comb out the hair and trim the ends carefully:
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8459/dsc05072z.jpg

Very interesting pix!!...I'm so desperate about buying my first HT gorilla figure!!...but I'm short of money (just bought T-800 Arnold HT figure) and I guess will need to choose between Gorilla Soldier, Captain and Ursus...which one do you recomend me to buy first!??

[Ironman1188]

URSUS - without a doubt

[Pompiato]

Thanks Iron...Ursus have always been my priority...but now looking at the details on the soldiers they also are great...lots of accesories!!...but I guess Ursus is the one to have first...!

[Ironman1188]

Well, actually its a personal choice. Ursus is a fave for me because he's from my favorite movie, got a great look and is a great speech giver.
However, if your more of an accessory guy the soldier is not a bad choice, nor is the sargeant if you are a TV series fan.
Hell, can ya tell i like the HT apes?

[Pompiato]

I know those are amazing!!...I either love the movies (my favorite is the first one -maybe because is the one I watched the most-) and I do also love the TV Series...I'm also buying them on DVD soon!!...I remember the great spanish dubbed version and is sad to know those DVDs are not dubbed in spanish!...

[Pompiato]

And now the only place to buy these gorillaz is Ebay...do you know any other site that could, possibly have them available???

[kfog41]

Hello Pompiato! I wish that they would come out with hot toys uniform and accessorie packs!

¡Hola Pompiato! ¡Deseo que salieran con los paquetes calientes del uniforme y del accessorie de los juguetes!

[Jessica]

If I could buy only one HT ape, it would probably be Ursus. He just rocks my world. Plus, I am not fond of the HT gorilla sculpt, with their hee haw teeth. The clothing, accessories, superb...but the sculpt I am not in love with.

[kfog41]

If I could buy only one HT ape, it would probably be Ursus. He just rocks my world.

Hi Jess! I like the Hot Toys Ursus too! He is very well done!

[The_Darkness_Predator]

DP, if you've cast that head I'd love to get my hands on a copy.
I'm thinking he might be more geared to being a gorilla, but then they're my faves!


Thanks so much. I know exactly what you mean. I kept looking at the ears and was thinking chimp paint scheme. Then I look at the nose and think that needs a gorilla paint scheme.

I have started a couple more simians using a modified casting of that head and I think I'll try to modify one into a gorilla.

I wouldn’t mind selling a few of the castings like the one below. (That dang RTV is expensive.) That is assuming I’m not breaking any rules. (I didn’t sculpt it as you know.)I can also cast just the head. However, it definitely takes some modifications to fit the figure neck / body. I used the slow cure resin, but there are still little air bubbles and areas to fix.

Thanks again.

[Gates70]

Just bought Ursus from Toys2, so I'm hoping he's everything he's hyped up to be. Stupid question...what colour was his horse in the movie ? Haven't seen it in ages.

[Gates70]

I know those are amazing!!...I either love the movies (my favorite is the first one -maybe because is the one I watched the most-) and I do also love the TV Series...I'm also buying them on DVD soon!!...I remember the great spanish dubbed version and is sad to know those DVDs are not dubbed in spanish!...

I don't know if you have a Blu-Ray player but the Blu version of the whole POTA movie series (5 movies) is just $30,99 CDN at amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Planet-Apes-40th-Anniversary-Blu-ray/dp/B001GLX6RQ/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1

[Jessica]

I don't know if you have a Blu-Ray player but the Blu version of the whole POTA movie series (5 movies) is just $30,99 CDN at amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Planet-Apes-40th-Anniversary-Blu-ray/dp/B001GLX6RQ/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1

Darn that's stupid cheap. I think I got mine for $60 something. :slap ANd I don't even have a Blu-Ray player.

On the Planet of the Apes and Beneath, I have never seen another horse with any color other than the dark chestnut brown. The lighter colored horses are found on the TV series--I believe Urko has a white one.

[Gates70]

Darn that's stupid cheap. I think I got mine for $60 something. :slap ANd I don't even have a Blu-Ray player.

On the Planet of the Apes and Beneath, I have never seen another horse with any color other than the dark chestnut brown. The lighter colored horses are found on the TV series--I believe Urko has a white one.

Well that's still not a bad price I guess since it was going near the $100 when it came out...well here in Canada anyways.

Thanks for the info. I was looking at this one and that's why I asked about the colour http://www.caltekonline.com/60028.asp

[stickman]

I concur, Ursus is the best of the lot when comparing HT gorillas. He at least has a helmet that is able to subdue the wild mane that tends to get out of control every once in a while, but please don't get me wrong, the soldier apes still rock. POMPIATO go with Ursus, you won't be disappointed.

Gates70I believe Ursus' horse was Dark Brown or Black. If I'm wrong the good clan here will set you straight.


Where is our city Scroll, PZ?

Dr. Z, do you still visit these parts?

Angel, what are you working on?


Jom, how is work going?


Welcome back Jessica. :)


Has anyone received their disk yet?

[Gates70]

I concur, Ursus is the best of the lot when comparing HT gorillas. He at least has a helmet that is able to subdue the wild mane that tends to get out of control every once in a while, but please don't get me wrong, the soldier apes still rock. POMPIATO go with Ursus, you won't be disappointed.

Gates:I believe Ursus' horse was Dark Brown or Black. If I'm wrong the good clan here will set you straight.


Where is our city Scroll PZ?

Dr. Z, do you still visit these parts?

Angel, what are you working on?


Jom, how is work going?


Welcome back Jessica. :)


Has anyone received their disk yet?

Thanks Stickman !

[Pompiato]

So this thread has loyal board members!!?? great!! long live the apes!!

[stickman]

You guys are more than welcome. We have a great committed group here that is always more than happy to help fellow fans.

"Welcome to Ape City, we hope you'll enjoy your stay. "

Please don't hesitate to ask questions.

Till then, good night all.

[Pompiato]

Thanks to all!! How about the astronauts figures? Taylor is just not so good, have you done some customs?

[Jessica]

I have seen the astronauts that Angel has posted. Can't remember if anybody else did them. I know that Snick had an Ada Chan sculpt of Brent. I know that Jungle Jom has a really fabulous Bright Eyes figure he has done.

[wax murderer]

Just did a quick Google search, found 1 shot showing Ursus' horse. Said equine appears to be either black or a dark bay(that's a very dk.brown for all us non-horsey types). Urko did indeed have a white horse;apparently, the only such animal in the entire Apes mythos...PS

[angelofmusic2112]

I think I am finished with this one. I'll try a few things different next time, hopefully learning from my mistakes.

Darkness Predator - I really like this chimp/gorilla sculpt of yours. The face is very well done and really leans to a generic gorilla mask IMO. I look forward to seeing your transformation of him into such. Please remember to post some pictures when you're done. I like that paint job on that chimp of yours. :exactly:

I just sold those 6 POTA (BLAM) cards, 3 posters and dogtags on eBay. :clap

Pompiato - Welcome to the tread. It's always great to hear from new people with such an enthusiam.

Sticks - Thanks for asking, but I haven't been working on any projects except for the ones I recently did for KFog. I've been selling off parts of my collection over the last few months in an effort to slim down my collection.

I've been away for quite a while. Hello to KFog, Jessica, Ironman and Proto. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. :)

[Ironman1188]

Sticks, thanks for the disc!!

Pompiato, there have been a few astronauts through here over the years. I'll see if I still have mine in photobucket and post them if I do. I had the usual Taylor and Brent and added Dodge, Landon, Skipper, Burke, Virdon, Jonesy and a few extras to suit my own tastes.

[Jessica]

Congrats Angel on selling those BLAM posters/cards. I still wear my dogtags cause I love military gear. Actually, someone in Ethan's class asked me if I was an army person when I went to pick him up from school because I am always in military clothing. Kinda embarassing but hey, that's my taste.

Yesterday I almost bought a pair of the most delicious boots ever, but my sister talked me out of them. They went almost thigh high and would have been perfect for my Romulan costume. Guess I'll just have to sew those boots when I cross that road...

I am almost done with my latest commissioned sculpt, so I'm going to start up on my two sewing projects that I owe. It's just hard now because we have company until January 3--I guess I'll just put that in my head and get the gears going so that I am mentally ready to get it done. I'll be busy the first two weeks of January getting an Urko pullover mask done, the life-sized jacket I have promised someone, and a pair of 1:6 boots and a 1:6 outfit for a blue lady that wears white. I'm bad with names...

[stickman]

Well my trip to Pasadena this morning was cancelled because my friend that was flying out of CT had his flight cancelled. :monkey2

I was up all night packing and getting ready, Im pretty tired.


Angel, I'm about to do the same. I'm in dire needs of funds and I have all the old SS civil war uniforms I'd like to start selling. Also, do you have any Ape City pictures that don't have anybody in the shot?

IM - You're welcome. You didn't watch the video did you? :slap
Please let me know when you do. There are two deleted gorilla scenes added. :wink1: Although rather quick, they have not been seen by anyone here and was hoping for some feedback from Jessica, KFog, and you. I'd like to do another Ape film but can't do it alone. Minimal dialogue and a lot of action.


Hi Jessica, :wave

[Ironman1188]

I haven't had the chance yet but will make time now that I know theres gorillas!!
I fell way behind on so much this year, but will try to get that story we were working on back on track.

[Pompiato]

Well apes...I mean guys I did it!! I bought my General Ursus figure!!...now just waiting for its arrival...and will also be looking for a soldier to display with him...!!

[Gates70]

Well apes...I mean guys I did it!! I bought my General Ursus figure!!...now just waiting for its arrival...and will also be looking for a soldier to display with him...!!

Cool ! Mine just shipped as well from Toys2. Best part is that it was only $129

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

Cool ! Mine just shipped as well from Toys2. Best part is that it was only $129

Ive read a few people saying theyre using toys2 but theyre out of stock everytime i look there :dunno
:monkey2

[Gates70]

Ive read a few people saying theyre using toys2 but theyre out of stock everytime i look there :dunno
:monkey2

Ya I just got lucky I guess. I check their stock all the time and it was always sold out.

[stickman]

IM - Sounds good.


Pompiato and Gates 70 Congratulations. He's an awesome score. That's also a great price considering you can still find him. These guys are getting hard to find.

I know that HT figures sell for more but I just can't fathom spending over $100. for a figure now a days, but I'm also not working so that doesn't help.:monkey4
But like you, I made an exception for these gorillas. I hope more are coming.

Would you guys mind taking pictures when your Generals arrive? We all love seeing pictures here. Again, Congrats!

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

IM - Sounds good.


Pompiato and Gates 70 Congratulations. He's an awesome score. That's also a great price considering you can still find him. These guys are getting hard to find.

I know that HT figures sell for more but I just can't fathom spending over $100. for a figure now a days, but I'm also not working so that doesn't help.:monkey4
But like you, I made an exception for these gorillas. I hope more are coming.

Would you guys mind taking pictures when your Generals arrive? We all love seeing pictures here. Again, Congrats!

Just ordered Ursus and the gorilla soldier! I'll be sure to post some(crappy quality) pictures as soon as they arrive.
These will be my 1st apes! :yess:

[Gates70]

IM - Sounds good.


Pompiato and Gates 70 Congratulations. He's an awesome score. That's also a great price considering you can still find him. These guys are getting hard to find.

I know that HT figures sell for more but I just can't fathom spending over $100. for a figure now a days, but I'm also not working so that doesn't help.:monkey4
But like you, I made an exception for these gorillas. I hope more are coming.

Would you guys mind taking pictures when your Generals arrive? We all love seeing pictures here. Again, Congrats!

Thanks Stickman ! I will make sure to post some. Would this horse be about the right colour for him ? http://onlinedid.com/products/horse/60028/

[jungle jom]

Thanks Stickman ! I will make sure to post some. Would this horse be about the right colour for him ? http://onlinedid.com/products/horse/60028/

Hey Gates...

I would advise a different horse. These horses just don't look right. I'm sure you could find one a lot better. Some I have seen even have articulation. I have even seen the one you linked in person and it will surely disappoint you.

Search on!

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

Hey Gates...

I would advise a different horse. These horses just don't look right. I'm sure you could find one a lot better. Some I have seen even have articulation. I have even seen the one you linked in person and it will surely disappoint you.

Search on!

Could you advise us of a better horse and show pics of yours/them please.
I was going to get the same horse as in Gates's link but ive heard from quite a few people that they dont look right.
They look fine to me but im no expert here.

[Jessica]

This is my collection of Marx Thunderbolt horses. <a href="http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view&amp;current=Cavalier008.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Cavalier008.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

I have two more not photographed, and those I can't remember the manufacturer, but supposedly it is 1:6 scale and it's a model of a horse with the inside and guts and skeleton--those are still boxed up and need to be glued together.

I am trying to find a photograph of Zira and Cornelius with one of my horsies but I can't find it at the moment. :gah:

I agree with Jungle--don't buy those furry rat-faced horses. You will be really disappointed.

Here's a photo of gorillas on horseback:
<a href="http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view&amp;current=apes7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/apes7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Aha! FOUND them! Sideshow apes run smaller than your typical human, so the Marx horses I think are perfect in scale. They could be a tad larger, but I don't have the ability to sculpt them from scratch...and besides, these horses are not "my little pony" horses.
<a href="http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view&amp;current=IMG_4227-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_4227-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view&amp;current=IMG_4229-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_4229-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[jungle jom]

Here is a link:

http://www.firebirdarts.com/catalog/dragon-horst-blitz-p-3962.html?osCsid=e4e03606

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

This is my collection of Marx Thunderbolt horses. <a href="http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view&amp;current=Cavalier008.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Cavalier008.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

I have two more not photographed, and those I can't remember the manufacturer, but supposedly it is 1:6 scale and it's a model of a horse with the inside and guts and skeleton--those are still boxed up and need to be glued together.

I am trying to find a photograph of Zira and Cornelius with one of my horsies but I can't find it at the moment. :gah:

I agree with Jungle--don't buy those furry rat-faced horses. You will be really disappointed.

Thanks.
So is it the fur or the face that you guys dont like about those horses?
Or both?

[jungle jom]

The rat face is a big problem plus... in hand, the bodies are super wide.


If you like my little pony go ahead and purchase.

[Jessica]

I have never seen those horses in person--only in photos, but there's something not right with them anatomically. There was a brave soul on the OSW that skinned that horse up and modified it to have the proper musculature. It looked wayyyyy better after his work on it.

There's also a guy from Mexico that sells 1:6 scale horses, but the specific breed (is that the right word?) is not appropriate to the type of horses on Planet of the Apes. I will have to try to find that link for you...the horses are more than $100 but they are really beautiful.

Here is a discussion on OSW with photos of various horse types available:
http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/sixth-scale-action-figure-news-reviews-discussion/238143-best-horses.html

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

Ok, thanks guys.
I can definitely see the "furry" horses have anatomical issues now that ive had a proper look of them comparred to the horses you have both suggested.
I came across this custom horse while doing some research.
I think it looks great...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g53/TonyBarton/more%20dollies/Obadiah-up-on-Belial.jpg

I think I might go this route.

[jungle jom]

Yeah... Thats much more like it.

Nice Choice!

[Jessica]

Ok, thanks guys.
I can definitely see the "furry" horses have anatomical issues now that ive had a proper look of them comparred to the horses you have both suggested.
I came across this custom horse while doing some research.
I think it looks great...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g53/TonyBarton/more%20dollies/Obadiah-up-on-Belial.jpg

I think I might go this route.

You found it! :hi5: That's the Tony Barton rework of the rat-faced horse. If you are a member of OSW, you can see his horse build-up here:
http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/sixth-scale-action-figure-news-reviews-discussion/85136-rebuilding-did-horse.html

Here is a photo of that horse after it was skinned, before he worked his magic on it...
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g53/TonyBarton/more%20dollies/DiD-flayed-horse-1.jpg

And that photo you posted above is the finished product. One of these days, if I ever find the time, I will try to make the Thunderbolt horse a little bigger by elongating the legs and parts of the body and resculpting. I think it would be a good learning experience. Someday...just don't have time now.

Hi STicks!!

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

You found it! :hi5: That's the Tony Barton rework of the rat-faced horse. If you are a member of OSW, you can see his horse build-up here:
http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/sixth-scale-action-figure-news-reviews-discussion/85136-rebuilding-did-horse.html

Here is a photo of that horse after it was skinned:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g53/TonyBarton/more%20dollies/DiD-flayed-horse-1.jpg

Haha, yeah, Im not a member of OSW but thats where I got that pic from. Ive just finished reading all the posts on that thread.
Im most likely going this route now.
I really dont like the "furry" rat faced horse now lol
It just HAS to be modified!
I'll probably get those Marx Thunderbolt horses too as another source of reference and as a "back up" incase something goes wrong with the rat-face horse mod.

[Jessica]

Do you know how much those furry horses are going for now? It would be a real fun project, but I think it's still an expensive armature. Plus--it's really creeping me out, seeing the horse flayed like that. I don't know if I would have enough nerves to cover it up with clay after peeling it up...it's just too disgusting to look at and I don't trust myself to not feel grossed out and toss the project. I am already feeling queasy trying to imagine touching that thing.

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

Do you know how much those furry horses are going for now? It would be a real fun project, but I think it's still an expensive armature. Plus--it's really creeping me out, seeing the horse flayed like that. I don't know if I would have enough nerves to cover it up with clay after peeling it up...it's just too disgusting to look at and I don't trust myself to not feel grossed out and toss the project. I am already feeling queasy trying to imagine touching that thing.

Yeah, it does look very...weird when it has no fur LOL
But I like to think ahead and imagine how much better its going to look when finished.
And youre completely right, this is going to be an expensive project...but then it always seems that way for me as I always seem to arrive late to the party...when everything costs a LOT more :monkey2

I love your POTA projects by the way, awesome work!

[Jessica]

Welcome to Central City! Thanks re: my projects. I can't wait to see yours. All of these projects take up a lot of time and energy but it's time well spent as it keeps me out of trouble. At least my family knows where to find me, right?

Glad I was finally able to view all of my Photobucket photos. For a loooong time, I could only access the latest 125 photos. I was really frustrated. Today I was able to see all of my old photos still there. Whew!

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

Welcome to Central City! Thanks re: my projects. I can't wait to see yours. All of these projects take up a lot of time and energy but it's time well spent as it keeps me out of trouble. At least my family knows where to find me, right?

Glad I was finally able to view all of my Photobucket photos. For a loooong time, I could only access the latest 125 photos. I was really frustrated. Today I was able to see all of my old photos still there. Whew!

Thanks! And yeah, im quite new to customising(and even collecting in general)
but I agree, these projects do take up a lot of time and energy...more than most people would imagine.
But its REALLY enjoyable in most cases...and as you said, keeps us out of trouble!

[Gates70]

Hey Gates...

I would advise a different horse. These horses just don't look right. I'm sure you could find one a lot better. Some I have seen even have articulation. I have even seen the one you linked in person and it will surely disappoint you.

Search on!

Good to know, thank you good sir !

[Gates70]

Do you know how much those furry horses are going for now? It would be a real fun project, but I think it's still an expensive armature. Plus--it's really creeping me out, seeing the horse flayed like that. I don't know if I would have enough nerves to cover it up with clay after peeling it up...it's just too disgusting to look at and I don't trust myself to not feel grossed out and toss the project. I am already feeling queasy trying to imagine touching that thing.

There's one at Toys2 for $120...thanks for all your help Jessica and the rest of the crew :)

[Jessica]

There's one at Toys2 for $120...thanks for all your help Jessica and the rest of the crew :)

Oh yikes! :thud:

For that much I would rather get a Hot Toys gorilla soldier. :slap

Good luck guys on your quest for horses. :hi5:

[stickman]

Just ordered Ursus and the gorilla soldier! I'll be sure to post some(crappy quality) pictures as soon as they arrive.
These will be my 1st apes! :yess:

Wow, both of them huh? Nice! :yess:
Congrats.

[stickman]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g53/TonyBarton/more%20dollies/DiD-flayed-horse-1.jpg

Hi STicks!! :hi5:


I still think it's the head that really throws it off. It seems too narrow and too small.

Anyways, Here's Dragon DML's Horse named Blitz.

SS Gorillas are only 11.5 inches tall and seem a little small on him, but the HT gorillas look at lot better on him, IMO.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1355.jpg

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

Wow, both of them huh? Nice! :yess:
Congrats.

Thanks, my friend! :hi5:
Great pic by the way!

[Gates70]

Do you know how much those furry horses are going for now? It would be a real fun project, but I think it's still an expensive armature. Plus--it's really creeping me out, seeing the horse flayed like that. I don't know if I would have enough nerves to cover it up with clay after peeling it up...it's just too disgusting to look at and I don't trust myself to not feel grossed out and toss the project. I am already feeling queasy trying to imagine touching that thing.

Oh yikes! :thud:

For that much I would rather get a Hot Toys gorilla soldier. :slap

Good luck guys on your quest for horses. :hi5:

Thanks Jessica...I might just do that (search for a soldier instead). That Blu-Ray box set I was talking about the other day should arrive tomorrow as well :yess:

[Jessica]

:hi5:


I still think it's the head that really throws it off. It seems too narrow and too small.

Anyways, Here's Dragon DML's Horse named Blitz.

SS Gorillas are only 11.5 inches tall and seem a little small on him, but the HT gorillas look at lot better on him, IMO.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_1355.jpg

Sticks the proportions of this ape on the horse is really fabulous!! I don't think I have seen this photo of yours before. Oh yes--forgot to mention that I did receive the DVDs and I will review it tomorrow. Thank you so much for doing that for me. Do you mind if I copy the DVD and send it to one of my ape friends that can't see it on facebook?

Thanks Jessica...I might just do that (search for a soldier instead). That Blu-Ray box set I was talking about the other day should arrive tomorrow as well :yess:

Yay! That's exciting. Did it come with the book? I bought the BluRay disks just to have that book.

[stickman]

Sticks the proportions of this ape on the horse is really fabulous!! I don't think I have seen this photo of yours before. Oh yes--forgot to mention that I did receive the DVDs and I will review it tomorrow. Thank you so much for doing that for me. Do you mind if I copy the DVD and send it to one of my ape friends that can't see it on facebook?



Yay! That's exciting. Did it come with the book? I bought the BluRay disks just to have that book.

My sleep pattern is all screwed up again and I won't be sleeping for a couple of hours.

Terminator_Fan_Game: You got it.

Jessica: No I don't mind, I wish I knew that earlier as I would have made some credits. Sometimes it's nice knowing where the work came from. :lecture

I took that picture tonight Jessica when everyone was discussing horses. Nothing fancy, :monkey2 as I'd rather have a set made up and take a better picture but I didn't have the time nor energy to pull out the lights. :monkey4

[Jessica]

Do you want me to hold off copying it and to wait for you to make a new set? Or do you want my husband to add credits to it before I burn a copy? I am not sure how to do that but I am sure he can do that--he edits the daycare performance tapes.

PZ--if you are venturing here and happen to see this, is it too late to ask for a Tangled movie poster? I saw the movie and totally love it. I didn't think I could love a new movie as much as I loved seeing Kung Fu Panda. I can pay for s/h.

Sticks--my sleeping patterns are also shot...since my sister's family is here from Chicago. We have to wait until the kids are in bed before I can turn on my samurai movies. I just saw Zatoichi the Outlaw. Soooo good.

If I had a hundred in chimpchange I would so buy that horse!! But...since I don't, I will just admire it from afar.

[stickman]

I just got back from strolling the neighborhood. I had to go for a walk.

Jessica that would be great. I just want people to know who created it. Maybe I can get a job from it someday. :pray:

Yes, where is PZ?

Hopefully on a Holiday vacation.

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

My sleep pattern is all screwed up again and I won't be sleeping for a couple of hours.

Terminator_Fan_Game: You got it.

Jessica: No I don't mind, I wish I knew that earlier as I would have made some credits. Sometimes it's nice knowing where the work came from. :lecture

I took that picture tonight Jessica when everyone was discussing horses. Nothing fancy, :monkey2 as I'd rather have a set made up and take a better picture but I didn't have the time nor energy to pull out the lights. :monkey4

:1-1: My sleep pattern is constantly screwed up :monkey2
Very frustrating to say the least.

[Ironman1188]

Well apes...I mean guys I did it!! I bought my General Ursus figure!!...now just waiting for its arrival...and will also be looking for a soldier to display with him...!!

Cool ! Mine just shipped as well from Toys2. Best part is that it was only $129
Just ordered Ursus and the gorilla soldier! I'll be sure to post some(crappy quality) pictures as soon as they arrive.
These will be my 1st apes! :yess:
You guys will be pleased once they arrive. Of course, waiting after the ship notice was always the hardest part for me.

Aha! FOUND them! Sideshow apes run smaller than your typical human, so the Marx horses I think are perfect in scale. They could be a tad larger, but I don't have the ability to sculpt them from scratch...and besides, these horses are not "my little pony" horses.

I never had a problem with other [Dragon, Power Team, etc..] horses. Apes are smaller than men but horses don't change.

[Gates70]

Yay! That's exciting. Did it come with the book? I bought the BluRay disks just to have that book.

Yes it does. A big enough book full of pics and stuff. It arrived this morning and I can't beleive that this set was only $30 ! http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.thehdroom.com/images/news/3214a.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.thehdroom.com/news/Planet_of_the_Apes_40-Year_Evolution_Blu-ray_Set_Details/3214&usg=__zM3wIXQM14jmBmC6HNohoHBfrGQ=&h=679&w=1050&sz=148&hl=en&start=0&sig2=7_r___K9bTF9zds7mYo4Zg&zoom=1&tbnid=arzUTJ6wJaoE6M:&tbnh=108&tbnw=167&ei=R9McTcuaI8WAlAev68m6Cw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dplanet%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bapes%2Bblu%2Bray% 2Bbox%2Bset%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1T 4GGLL_enCA373CA373%26biw%3D1896%26bih%3D912%26tbs% 3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=141&oei=R9McTcuaI8WAlAev68m6Cw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=71&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=79&ty=52

[SpaceCrawler]

Yes it does. A big enough book full of pics and stuff. It arrived this morning and I can't beleive that this set was only $30 ! http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.thehdroom.com/images/news/3214a.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.thehdroom.com/news/Planet_of_the_Apes_40-Year_Evolution_Blu-ray_Set_Details/3214&usg=__zM3wIXQM14jmBmC6HNohoHBfrGQ=&h=679&w=1050&sz=148&hl=en&start=0&sig2=7_r___K9bTF9zds7mYo4Zg&zoom=1&tbnid=arzUTJ6wJaoE6M:&tbnh=108&tbnw=167&ei=R9McTcuaI8WAlAev68m6Cw&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dplanet%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bapes%2Bblu%2Bray% 2Bbox%2Bset%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1T 4GGLL_enCA373CA373%26biw%3D1896%26bih%3D912%26tbs% 3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=141&oei=R9McTcuaI8WAlAev68m6Cw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=71&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=79&ty=52

Where did you find it for $30?

Sean

[Gates70]

Where did you find it for $30?

Sean

Here you go sir http://www.amazon.ca/Planet-Apes-40th-Anniversary-Blu-ray/dp/B001GLX6RQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1293736603&sr=1-1

[kfog41]

"Hoping for some feedback from Jessica, KFog, and you. I'd like to do another Ape film but can't do it alone. Minimal dialogue and a lot of action."


Hi Jessica, :wave

Hi Adam! I received your cd yesterday and think that is was very well done and entertaining! I love the Apes and Civil war of course! I appreciate the time that you took in making this and feel privileged to own a copy. By the way, I owe you some postage! Thanks again, Kent.

:hi5:

[stickman]

Hi Adam! I received your cd yesterday and think that is was very well done and entertaining! I love the Apes and Civil war of course! I appreciate the time that you took in making this and feel privileged to own a copy. By the way, I owe you some postage! Thanks again, Kent.

:hi5:

Thanks Kfog. That's great to hear. i know they're really short but I have ides behind them. I'm glad you got back to me. Happy New Year.

[Pompiato]

My fellow anthropoids...this is what I think my last post...yes...my last post from this year!!!...I really wish you nothing but the best in this coming 2011...you all seem very kind people so share this feeling with your families and friends!!!...take care and enjoy these holidays!!!...see you in 2011!!!

[Ironman1188]

Happy New Year to you as well. See you next year!

[Gates70]

My fellow anthropoids...this is what I think my last post...yes...my last post from this year!!!...I really wish you nothing but the best in this coming 2011...you all seem very kind people so share this feeling with your families and friends!!!...take care and enjoy these holidays!!!...see you in 2011!!!

Happy New Year to you as well and to all freaks here !

[Ironman1188]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!I am so F'n p!$$@d off!! BLAM still hasn't corrected their error. The CEO emailed me and told me he'd take care of it personally the following Monday. That was the Monday before Christmas!! I still haven't gotten anything and now he's not returning emails. At first glance the customer service really impressed me. I'm no longer impressed. The "deal" they offered on these items pales when considering the 3 posters were damaged and the rest not even included. :monkey4

[Jessica]

Sorry to hear that, IM!! :1-1:

Hey--happy new year to all of my ape friends. Let's toast the new year 2011 with a lot of grape juice plus!!

:fireworks:fireworks:fireworks

[Jessica]

Sticks--I just saw your 1:6 work. Incredible stuff. I really loved seeing the gorillas by the campfire. So freaking awesome. I want to see more!

There were credits on the Figure It Out contest.

[wax murderer]

A good new year to all, though I shall have to toast with plain grape juice; the "plus" gives me a migraine...PS

[sixxvanrose]

Hello Everyone,

Since I was alittle boy, I've loved "my" apes. Being a child of the 70's I wore the costumes on Halloween & played with all the toys. Up until 10 Years ago, I had a very large collection of megos, sets, posters, etc. Some really hard to find items.

Unfortunately, I lost everything in a house fire. It took me almost 10 years to get over the dreams, and sentimental value that my collection had.

I came here, cause I saw what a tight ape loving family there is here!

At this stage in the game I am a newbie, but I do know what I like. If any of you can lead me in the correct path it would be great.

I would like to get some custom Sideshow soilders. Around 3. So if anyone has extra, please advise. I would also like a General Ursus as well. One of you guys had a cigar smoking ape, I must have that!. That is by far my favorite right now. I love General Ursus & Caesar.

I saw one of you guys had a backback solider for sale. Hit me up with your extras.

For now the hot toys are out of my budget. I see that they are like $200 apiece? So I have to stick with Sideshow & Hasbro.

Any good sources for "un" customized apes?

Also, the heads that I see being made, can the old heads pop off, and the new one can go right on?

Sorry for all the questions. Happy New Year!

[sixxvanrose]

Ahhh, you guys don't remember anything. :)
I posted about the Frontline head when it first came out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/Planet%20of%20the%20Apes/mycustom-POTAgorilla01.bmp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/Planet%20of%20the%20Apes/Phantom11-Gorillahead002.bmp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/Planet%20of%20the%20Apes/POTA-mygroup06.jpg

Frontline Hero Heads is a great custom head site, but go directly to the order page as its updated much more often than the general site.
http://www.h2creative.com/HHOF.pdf

Stickman, I will let everyone know the particulars on Urko by the end of the week if things work out.

The frontline head, I see it on there price sheet. Does that fit on the Sideshow Body or Hasbro body. Also it says comes ready for dragon neck post or can be Modified to a Sideshow neck is easy and can be done upon request. So If I want this for a sideshow, I have to tell them?