Hot Toys gets POTA!!!!!!!

[William Shatners Toupee]

Teased in the newest newsletter. Wow, I never saw THAT coming! Cool! I hope they make a few versions of Taylor since SS totally overlooked him!:rotfl

Very cool move, HT!!!!!!!!

[automaton]

screw Taylor... bring on Urses!

[The Ringer]

Didn't see this one coming.

I know a bunch of POTA fans will be very pleased with this announcement. Hot Toys will do this line some justcice.

[IrishJedi]

I just received the Hot Toys newsletter and saw this as well! :rock

[aussieinnyc]

So, HT seems to be picking up Sideshow's old 12" lines...first Hellboy, now Planet of the Apes. How long do you think it will take the LOTR crowd to seize on this as proof positive that HT will come to their rescue and complete the Fellowship? :D (and how quickly will people be able to point out that the new HT apes are versions of characters SSC has already produced, so their chances of getting Gimli et al are still negligible?)

I just hope Sideshow abandons the Indy line as soon as possible so that HT can give me a well-painted Indy on a body with decent scaled shoulders and without looseness issues!

[The Tuggernaut]

I hope HT get the Bond license. :monkey3

[IrishJedi]

Or SW, so we'll have the possibility of seeing some good 1:6 Chewbacca and droids in the near future.

[Reinhardt]

it's funny, i JUST got into the sideshow line of POTA - glad i didn't go nuts on getting everything - hot toys, here we come!

[Cocoboloboy]

This is great news for sure. I won't get much but I will definitely get Taylor, Cornelius.

[Morbo]

of all the licences to get, HT are gonna make a bunch a damn dirty apes?!?!

[kain4521]

With Hot Toys picking up the POTA line I hope that they also can get the Universal Monster 12" line. I would love to see what they would do with the Wolf Man and Frankensteins Monster.

[Ironman1188]

Perhaps it's time to move the Save The Planet of the Apes thread over to the Hot Toys forum, where, apparently, THEY'VE been listening!!
Thank you Hot Toys. Now, I only hope I can afford your offerings.

[Doomhammer]

Not my favourite franchise but a very very cool move for all the fans, 3 cheers for HT!
And yes, I will be picking up the Heston headsculpt!

[screamingmetal]

I just can't imagine what improvements Hot Toys will bring to the Apes because I felt that most of Sideshow's apes were solid. I look forward to seeing them, but I doubt I'll buy them, The Sideshow Apes suit me just fine.

[Reinhardt]

I just can't imagine what improvements Hot Toys will bring to the Apes because I felt that most of Sideshow's apes were solid. I look forward to seeing them, but I doubt I'll buy them, The Sideshow Apes suit me just fine.

i feel the same way. I have no doubt that Taylor will look superb, but i'm very curious to see what they can do with the Apes. Knowing Hot Toys though, they will all look outstanding. There have been so many advancements since the original Apes were released.

[Ironman1188]

Does Hot Toys have a forum to join? Where do I sign up for this newsletter?

[galactiboy]

My feeling as well... aside from really loose feet on Zira I really like what Sideshow produced. But, Taylor was kind of the weak link so I would love to see an updated version of him.

[galactiboy]

Does Hot Toys have a forum to join? Where do I sign up for this newsletter?

Just go to their website and get signed up Hot Toys (http://www.hottoys.com.hk/)

[Ironman1188]

Just go to their website and get signed up Hot Toys (http://www.hottoys.com.hk/)

:duh Thanks GB!!

[shaun-o]

Does Hot Toys have a forum to join? Where do I sign up for this newsletter?

There's this one:
http://dailyholocron.proboards77.com/index.cgi?

[EVILFACE]

Nice grab for HT.

$50 sideshow versions didn't sell well. So we'll see how $150 versions sell.

[Ironman1188]

Nice grab for HT.

$50 sideshow versions didn't sell well. So we'll see how $150 versions sell.

I doubt HT would be interested in getting it if they didn't plan to do it right. I doubt their first 9 releases will all be in the same year with multible versions of the same human character.

[Ironman1188]

There's this one:
http://dailyholocron.proboards77.com/index.cgi?

Thanks!! I had joined that a while ago, but lost the link when I updated my computer. There doesn't seem to be much action there, huh?

[screamingmetal]

Here's the official announcement from the newsletter:
We've granted the license of Planet of the Apes! - Although we come to the end of 2008 now, we haven’t forgot this year is the 40th Anniversary of the original Planet of the Apes movie! Hot Toys is proud to announce that we’ve added another classic movie license into our MMS series – Planet of the Apes. You should have the Planet of the Apes 40th Anniversary collection DVD at home, Haven't you? And Hot Toys' Planet Of Apes MMS must be the next collection in your display case. Who is the first one to be our next MMS 12" figure? Make your wish today and get the result by keep checking on our future newsletters!

[King Darkness]

:clap

Kongrats Apes!!!!!

You lucky mother^^^^ers!!!!

[King Darkness]

So, HT seems to be picking up Sideshow's old 12" lines...first Hellboy, now Planet of the Apes. How long do you think it will take the LOTR crowd to seize on this as proof positive that HT will come to their rescue and complete the Fellowship? :D (and how quickly will people be able to point out that the new HT apes are versions of characters SSC has already produced, so their chances of getting Gimli et al are still negligible?)

I just hope Sideshow abandons the Indy line as soon as possible so that HT can give me a well-painted Indy on a body with decent scaled shoulders and without looseness issues!


Old Sideshow lines?

*cough* HIGHLANDER *cough cough*

:D

[Ironman1188]

:clap

Kongrats Apes!!!!!

You lucky mother^^^^ers!!!!

Fret not, King Darkness. Once we get the POTA line underway we will lay seige into them for a long overdue Kurgan!!

[King Darkness]

Fret not, King Darkness. Once we get the POTA line underway we will lay seige into them for a long overdue Kurgan!!

:rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

An alliance of Ape and Kurgan!

Unstoppable indeed!

[sladesuperagent]

Wait--there's a Hot Toys Forum? Where have I been?

[King Darkness]

Wait--there's a Hot Toys Forum?

Yeah, its called Sideshow Freaks :D

[Ultimate Weapon]

Didn't see this coming at all so I was surprised when I read it in the newsletter this morning. Awesome news for the Apes fans!

I've always been a fan of the films, POTA is one of my favorite flicks, but I never picked up any toys relating to it, Sideshow or otherwise. With this news though I can see an ape making its way into my home.

So, just how many other Sideshow lines can we expect to see HT pick up?

[Reinhardt]

$150 for an Apes figure sounds really steep considering what their outfits are... let's see what kind of accessories they come with, even though i care less about too many accessories - i'd much rather pay less for a figure without accessories than more with - most of them end up staying in the box anyway.

[King Darkness]

I see Hot Toys doing these.
http://www.movieprop.com/tvandmovie/PlanetoftheApes/apes.jpg

[The Mike]

I hope HT get the Bond license. :monkey3

Only if Craig plays ball, if not personally I'm happy with what we've got.

How long do you think it will take the LOTR crowd to seize on this as proof positive that HT will come to their rescue and complete the Fellowship?

If this happens I wonder if they'd redo Frodo and Sam since those were HT collaborations already.....or if they'd just reissue them...

[EVILFACE]

So, just how many other Sideshow lines can we expect to see HT pick up?

star wars, indiana jones, gijoe, univeral monsters, newline horror. . .

[King Darkness]

star wars, indiana jones, gijoe, univeral monsters, newline horror. . .

.....Highlander :monkey3

[IrishJedi]

star wars, indiana jones, gijoe, univeral monsters, newline horror. . .

Yes, please. :drool

[galactiboy]

I see Hot Toys doing these.
http://www.movieprop.com/tvandmovie/PlanetoftheApes/apes.jpg

Now that would get me to part with some $$$. For just the basic Apes I'm good, but an updated Taylor and Ape-O-Nauts would be awesome :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

[King Darkness]

Now that would get me to part with some $$$. For just the basic Apes I'm good, but an updated Taylor and Ape-O-Nauts would be awesome :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5


I see it happening. Hot Toys is NOT known for going for basic figures, I see them tackling these based on the complexity of the figures.

[Shai]

Congrats to Iron Man and his Ape Army....:rock

[King Darkness]

Congrats to Iron Man and his Ape Army....:rock

:rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

[Shai]

I'd be down for some new line horror too...:rock...

[Ultimate Weapon]

star wars, indiana jones, gijoe, univeral monsters, newline horror. . .

.....Highlander :monkey3

How close do you guys really think we are to having Hot Toys completely take over 1:6 licensing from Sideshow? I know POTA has been down and out for a few years, but some of the other lines are still kicking, like Star Wars which seems to do pretty well for Sideshow (probably the most profitable 1:6), would they really be willing to give that up?

I'm fine with it if they do. I've enjoyed Sideshow's work on these lines as much as anyone, but Hot Toys - that's a whole different league of 1:6 awesomeness - and if I have the chance to have a Hot Toys Chewbacca I could retire from 1:6 collecting completely satisfied (not that I would).

I know from reading the boards that Sideshow is moving away from 1:6, but have they given a reason why or made any statements about it?

[uscmhicks]

glad to see this happen for the pota fans. :rock:rock

[galactiboy]

How close do you guys really think we are to having Hot Toys completely take over 1:6 licensing from Sideshow? I know POTA has been down and out for a few years, but some of the other lines are still kicking, like Star Wars which seems to do pretty well for Sideshow (probably the most profitable 1:6), would they really be willing to give that up?


Honestly, it does seem more and more likely especially with Hellboy (which Sideshow announced having the HB II 1/6 license) and now POTA. Only downside is the increased cost per figure, but you get what you pay for.

[IrishJedi]

Honestly, it does seem more and more likely especially with Hellboy (which Sideshow announced having the HB II 1/6 license) and now POTA. Only downside is the increased cost per figure, but you get what you pay for.

Indeed. BRING IT ON. :rock

[sladesuperagent]

Ape-o-nauts are a must!

[IrishJedi]

Ape-o-nauts are a must!

Absolutely! But if they do that I hope we get Milo, too.

Maybe they could make a Cornelius and Zira but include a bonus swap-out Milo head with the Cornelius. That way those of us who want the complete set of 3 could just buy an extra Cornelius and use the Milo head. :lecture

[galactiboy]

I'd probably just be down for a Cornelius Ape-O-Naut :monkey2

[yodasan]

Guess I'll just leave my old SSC ones tucked away in their boxes for the
time being - great news! here's hoping we get a Mendez...

[Darklord Dave]

That's very interesting news. I guess PotA is more popular in Asia than here.

If it's successful it could have the legs of the Aliens/Predator line.

As for an online HT forum - I think you're looking at it right now.

[Ironman1188]

Guess I'll just leave my old SSC ones tucked away in their boxes for the
time being - great news! here's hoping we get a Mendez...

NO, NO!!! Send them to me. They are prisoners of a great 1:6 war!! :monkey5

[King Darkness]

Wait--there's a Hot Toys Forum? Where have I been?

Yeah, its called Sideshow Freaks :D

As for an online HT forum - I think you're looking at it right now.


:rolleyes:............

[ProgMatinee]

Wait, Asia is a Planet of the Apes market? I ask because thats been the steady reasoning for HT not to get the LOTR license.

[Jessica]

of all the licences to get, HT are gonna make a bunch a damn dirty apes?!?!

:D:D:D:banana

[EVILFACE]

How close do you guys really think we are to having Hot Toys completely take over 1:6 licensing from Sideshow? I know POTA has been down and out for a few years, but some of the other lines are still kicking, like Star Wars which seems to do pretty well for Sideshow (probably the most profitable 1:6), would they really be willing to give that up?

I'm fine with it if they do. I've enjoyed Sideshow's work on these lines as much as anyone, but Hot Toys - that's a whole different league of 1:6 awesomeness - and if I have the chance to have a Hot Toys Chewbacca I could retire from 1:6 collecting completely satisfied (not that I would).

I know from reading the boards that Sideshow is moving away from 1:6, but have they given a reason why or made any statements about it?

I think it could happen. HT Hellboy figures were made under Sideshows license. I don't think they would take over 100%, but maybe the characters who are complex and are HT forte.

[Rock83]

i really didnt see this coming,but im glad you ape lovers got this one:D

[ProgMatinee]

I'm happy for POTA fans but am shocked and dismayed this has more commercial viability than Firefly/Serenity.

[lerath666]

So... given Hot toys history, we can expect them to do zira, and cornelious, and not much else ., right?

seriously though, I do hope hot toys releases more... complete lines from now on.

[abake]

POTA is an awesome license and I'm really happy to see HT tackling this one. I'm sure they'll make some killer figures.

[Captain Britain]

Wait - what if they're just doing figures from the Burton movie?

[IrishJedi]

Wait - what if they're just doing figures from the Burton movie?

:lol :rotfl :lol

[shaun-o]

:lol :rotfl :lol
Boooooooooooooooooooooo!:monkey4

[amarcord]

Is Hot Toys going to re-make previous Sideshow figures or are they going to complete the lines with missing characters?

[galactiboy]

Wait - what if they're just doing figures from the Burton movie?

I had thought about that for a second, but luckily the wording seemed to imply older films... but you never know :lol

[Jessica]

Wait - what if they're just doing figures from the Burton movie?

They better not be making figures from that!!:maul

If it's for the 40th anniversary, it has to be from the original. Has to be.

Right? Or are they yanking my chain again???? :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[IrishJedi]

I have no doubt that HT will stick to the original film(s)

[buzzybean]

I hope they don't use rubber for any of the leather details on the Apes.

And I liked most of what SS did with this line.

Love the Apes!


BB

[IrishJedi]

I wonder if they'll use rooted hair for the apes.

If anyone can pull it off...

[Wor-Gar]

This is all practice for...Chewbacca.

[The Mike]

I guarantee you its the older films but if in some cruel twist of fate they went Burton I'd probably still by a Thade and Attar.

[The Drizzle]

I just want HT to take Indiana Jones and Star Wars, then maybe I could get acceptable versions of the core characters from those films. (other than Clone Kenobi, not even the most recent releases have been acceptable) I was so disappointed with hugeheaded crappy-jacket Indy, and the cruddy Prometheus body. I know my opinion will be controversial, but for what Sideshow is charging now, I expect exactly right, not just "best version yet". I'm tired of settling. I mean, so yes, Sideshow finally adopted HT's cool way of making the head in skin-colored plastic and painting on the details (definitely my preference) but instead of HT-like quality, the plastic is shiny like he has a layer of vaseline on him, and his stubble is painted in hash-mark lines, like a sketch or something. No subtlety. With HT taking POTA, I may finally get a Zaius and Cornelius I can truly cherish.

[ProgMatinee]

I've been happy with most of SSC releases recently. $100 is a lot for a toy $150 is insane unless you're talking about figures like Iron Man or something.

I'd be out of the game if HT took over SW.

[Ironman1188]

I am fully confident from the release wording that Hot Toys is doing the original film.
Hey!! Maybe they'll do something completely new. Like a Planet of the Apes "alternate versions" line. You know Cornelius with interchangeable Roddy head. Or maybe a first cast line with Paul Newman as Taylor, Edward G. Robinson as Zaius, James Brolin as Cornelius and Linda Harrison as Zira. And then don't forget Burt Reynolds as Brent.
Seriously, I can't wait to see what they will offer and hope that it will be irresistable.

[SpawnFan]

I guarantee you its the older films but if in some cruel twist of fate they went Burton I'd probably still by a Thade and Attar.

They mentioned the 40th anniversary of the Planet of the Apes in the newsletter so yeah original it will be.

I am not sure what to think of this though, i have all the figs I wanted out of the movies so I don't think I will buy anything from HT's run on this license. Or maybe some gorillas...:D

[EVILFACE]

Burton version had some great looking charactes that would rock in 1/6th.

[galactiboy]

Burton version had some great looking charactes that would rock in 1/6th.

But to me the movie was so terrible I would not feel right owning them, kind of like buying a Robocop 3 figure. Its essentially the same as the original release, but the baggage of that crap movie makes it a no go :lol

[Cocoboloboy]

I liked Burton's POTA.:o I'd much rather have figs from the original though.

[amarcord]

Burton version had some great looking charactes that would rock in 1/6th.

Espeecially the Tim Roth monkey

[Moonloop]

Maybe sideshow is handing their 1/6 licenses over to Hot Toys.

[EVILFACE]

But to me the movie was so terrible I would not feel right owning them, kind of like buying a Robocop 3 figure. Its essentially the same as the original release, but the baggage of that crap movie makes it a no go :lol

Come on, you can't tell me Bakers Monkeys didn't kick ***. The guy deserved a Oscar that year.

[EVILFACE]

Maybe sideshow is handing their 1/6 licenses over to Hot Toys.

That is prolly true.

[galactiboy]

Come on, you can't tell me Bakers Monkeys didn't kick ***. The guy deserved a Oscar that year.

They looked great but that movie (to me) was such a major dissapointment I'd never buy anything from it. Problem is I was really looking forward to a badass remake with a director I really liked. Instead I got a steaming pile of monkey doo :lol

And Coco, you are now dead to me :lecture

[Cocoboloboy]

And Coco, you are now dead to me :lecture

Awww, man. :monkey2 At least I still have my Burton POTA DVD to keep me warm at night.

[galactiboy]

What, is a ghost speaking... suddently I feel cold :lol

[Cocoboloboy]

What, is a ghost speaking... suddently I feel cold :lol

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo13/Cocoboloboy/200px-Planet_of_the_Apes_28200129_p.jpg

[galactiboy]

Man, did someone drop a duece in this thread? Smells like a crapfest all of the sudden...

[IrishJedi]

Burton's POTA is one of the worst movies of all time. And that's not hyperbole on my part.

[Cocoboloboy]

If anything gboy, you've got to appreciate the talents of Marky Mark. :D

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo13/Cocoboloboy/pota2.jpg

[galactiboy]

Arrgh... why do the dead taunt me so?!? What have I done to incur the wrath of the departed with bad taste?!? :huh

[EVILFACE]

Burton's POTA is one of the worst movies of all time. And that's not hyperbole on my part.

But I'd love to see a sequel based on the ending shot.

[galactiboy]

Burton's POTA is one of the worst movies of all time. And that's not hyperbole on my part.

Your statement drips with truthiness :lecture

[Cocoboloboy]

But I'd love to see a sequel based on the ending shot.

Me too. I was really diappointed that they didn't put another one out.

[Ironman1188]

But I'd love to see a sequel based on the ending shot.

Burton should have done the whole film like he did the ending.

[Phil]

I am fully confident from the release wording that Hot Toys is doing the original film.
Hey!! Maybe they'll do something completely new. Like a Planet of the Apes "alternate versions" line. You know Cornelius with interchangeable Roddy head. Or maybe a first cast line with Paul Newman as Taylor, Edward G. Robinson as Zaius, James Brolin as Cornelius and Linda Harrison as Zira. And then don't forget Burt Reynolds as Brent.

:rotfl:lol

[galactiboy]

I was hoping that his version would follow the Boulle book closer... more of a society of Apes stagnated in the culture that they took over. If you haven't read the original book its really worth checking out, one of my favoret sci-fi reads :lecture

[DarkArtist81]

I was hoping that his version would follow the Boulle book closer... more of a society of Apes stagnated in the culture that they took over. If you haven't read the original book its really worth checking out, one of my favoret sci-fi reads :lecture

Yep, the book rocks. I was hoping the Burton version was going to be that way too, but it wasn't. But as Evilface mentioned, I still think Rick Baker did a phenomenal job on the makeup. :rock

[Ironman1188]

Baker always does excellent work, from Octoman to his most recent endeavors. I don't think I would have even minded a true remake of the original with Baker's makeup, although I would love to see him try his hand at Chambers versions.

[The Josh]

I'm suprised HT would bother picking this up. Unless there is a huge hidden market in Asia. Congrats to those fans of POTA though. Maybe LOTR can come back.

As far as HT taking over all 1:6th. I don't want that. They make a nice product for sure but having to pay $150 for any figure will quickly knock many folks out. People already ^^^^^ about SS current prices so I can't wait if HT does how things will go.

[Ironman1188]

Apes is huge overseas. And, yes, folks ^^^^^ about SS prices getting higher, but I think Hot Toys quality is way better than what SS has been putting out. Not necessarily $150 worth better, but I'm anxious to see what they offer and at what price. :monkey5

[The Josh]

Apes is huge overseas. And, yes, folks ^^^^^ about SS prices getting higher, but I think Hot Toys quality is way better than what SS has been putting out. Not necessarily $150 worth better, but I'm anxious to see what they offer and at what price. :monkey5

I had no idea. The films are good. Just never followed them enough to know how big they are outside of the US. I wouldn't say WAY better but to each his own. :duff I'll be curious to see what they do as it might lead to what they do with LOTR somehow. I hope.

[EVILFACE]

I would say way better.

Wonder how deep they will go. Prolly the usual 3-4 figures.

[The Josh]

I would think that depends on how well they sell. As was pointed out these didn't jump off the shelves at the price SS charged. I can't imagine too many fans wanting to double dip when these will be what 3x the original cost? Again, maybe I'm underestimating the POTA fan base.

[Cocoboloboy]

I wonder how many are gonna be first time POTA buyers like myself. I passed on the SS offerings because they weren't nice enough to bother with but I'm sure I'll be getting a few from HT.

[galactiboy]

Unless they offer something new (like Ape-O-Nauts) the upgrade in quality would have to be really substantial to get me to buy new ones. I really like the Sideshow figures... aside from the bodies I think they are really great.

[Supergaijin76]

Definitely don't underestimate the Asian PotA fanbase. Other than Sideshow and Hasbro, the most PotA toy collectible stuff has been produced over here for this market. I'm thinking of the little Medicom figures from a few years ago, put into production when PotA was mostly off the pop culture radar in the U.S.

That ended up being a pretty extensive line, and the best PotA work until Sideshow produced their awesome 1/6th line.

One the world's foremost PotA memorabilia collectors is a fashion designer from here in Japan. I think the market here will easily absorb some high end ape figures and then some.

But we'll see! I'm excited to get a look at these. I doubt I'll be able to afford all of them but I'd love to cherry pick some of my favorite characters.

[creecher]

I would think that depends on how well they sell. As was pointed out these didn't jump off the shelves at the price SS charged. I can't imagine too many fans wanting to double dip when these will be what 3x the original cost? Again, maybe I'm underestimating the POTA fan base.
These will sell well. Sideshow mucked up when they introduced a new marketing strategy, which was, release too many figures from the one line that can't possible be absorbed by the collectors disposable income, while pumping out other lines at a casual pace. I remember my head spinning and wondering which were the offerings that were going to be snapped up quick, and trying to work out how my budget was going to cope playing catch up. Sideshow had a heap of good licenses at the time, all groping for the same dollar. They were doing themselves harm.

Hot Toys bearded Taylor wont probably even get to land on a shop shelf, and collectors are going to have to change their underwear once they see an Ursus with the correct head gear.

[buzzybean]

To somewhat justify the $100+ cost they could package each figure with a large part of the apocalyptic Statue of Liberty. Collect them all and build and piece together Lady Liberty for use as a backdrop in displaying the figures.

I also want a Gorilla ape on a horse. That should be done before anything!!

BB

[Darkseed]

I used to love the apes, I'm curious to see how HT handles the license. So many characters....

[The Drizzle]

I wonder how many are gonna be first time POTA buyers like myself. I passed on the SS offerings because they weren't nice enough to bother with but I'm sure I'll be getting a few from HT.

I bought the 1st 5 or 6 SS Apes, but sold all of them off- as usual, there were too many things to nitpick about them, and they felt unsatisfactory to me.
I would give HT a try. They may make apes that really wow me.

[thenammagazine]

I'm gonna laugh if this winds up being the Tim Burton movie. :lol

[The Drizzle]

I'm gonna laugh if this winds up being the Tim Burton movie. :lol

It won't. Too much was made of the 40th anniversary in HT's introductory blurb.

[IrishJedi]

I'm gonna laugh if this winds up being the Tim Burton movie. :lol

Nope. We're nearly at the point where that movie never happened.

[Supergaijin76]

I'm gonna laugh if this winds up being the Tim Burton movie. :lol

Such a result would be too bitter to contemplate! :lol

[Cocoboloboy]

I'm gonna laugh if this winds up being the Tim Burton movie. :lol

:rock Galactiboy and me would be sooo happy if that happens.

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo13/Cocoboloboy/200px-Planet_of_the_Apes_28200129_p.jpg

[galactiboy]

Ah the voice from beyond the grave :lol

I think one factor that helps me enjoy the Sideshow Ape figures is that I got all of them for half price or less. I remember getting Zira, Cornelius and Zaius all for around $45 shipped :rock

[beachfox]

HT should do GI Joe! ;)

[Darklord Dave]

Personally, I think the SSC Apes were pretty good and it will take a lot for me to repurchase HT versions of the same characters. I guess if they use real hair and it looks good that could sway me.

I wonder how many fans would prefer fully sculpted over real hair? Maybe someone should start a poll?

[Cocoboloboy]

I think SS's sculpts were ok but it's the quality and fit of the clothing, the paint apps and TT body that will make a HT POTA purchase worthwhile for me.

[EVILFACE]

I thought the SS versions looked pretty good. Their outfits were prolly better quality than the real ones worn in the flicks.

[Ironman1188]

I am so stoked to see the fist pix!!

[DerMann]

WOW, HT POTA figs. I hope they start the series off with something really cool like Astronaut Cornelius, Zira and Milo or General Aldo.

[DerMann]

I want Gorilla soldiers, mauraders and enforcers too.

[Wor-Gar]

I guess if they use real hair and it looks good that could sway me.

With HT, it's got to be real hair.

[The Drizzle]

I want Gorilla soldiers, mauraders and enforcers too.

I want a correct looking Zaius and Cornelius. And a Taylor that actually looks like Heston.

[The Drizzle]

With HT, it's got to be real hair.

Actually, it could just be a sculpt so good that it damn near looks like real hair. HT is an amazing company.

[Cocoboloboy]

Yeah, I don't see HT doing anything but sculpted hair on these. Really nice sculpted hair though. I'm more interested in seeing how well done the outfits and accessories are.

[Ambrosoli]

I hope HT get the Bond license. :monkey3

Absolutely! I really need a Craig Bond!
Bring it on!

[galactiboy]

I figure whatever HT does it will be based on what hair would look best; be it rooted or sculpted. I think on figures with longer hair like Zira it would be difficult to get the hair to lay correctly. I of course could be wrong and I'm interested to see what they do.

[galactiboy]

Although on the more stylized Apexplorer figures they used hair and flocked material:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/trexi.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/junglec.jpg

[Cocoboloboy]

On the Apex figures I think that works and looks great but I wouldn't want a POTA figure if they did that. For me it just wouldn't look right.

[EVILFACE]

It's a must for when they do Chewy though!!!

[Ironman1188]

For Chewy, yes. For the apes, NO. Those apexplorer figures are more caricatures than figures resembling characters.

[Batty]

First teaser pic from Tommy Richardson's blog. A gorilla... with real hair.

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4872/ap20081220031052967jpgnf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[TheObsoleteMan]

I see real hair.

[Shropt]

Remember when POTA fans had money? Those were good times. :)

[TheObsoleteMan]

I better star saving some money. I'm going to at least have to have Dr. Zaius.

[Cocoboloboy]

First teaser pic from Tommy Richardson's blog. A gorilla... with real hair.

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4872/ap20081220031052967jpgnf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I'll be danged.:horror

[EVILFACE]

Real hair looks good in the tiny pic.

Remember when POTA fans had money? Those were good times. :)

Well they've had a couple years to save up :lol

[Cocoboloboy]

It's a must for when they do Chewy though!!!

Definitely. There's hope for that with this teaser pic if SS either works with HT or HT actually gets to make him. I'd prefer HT to just do it.

[galactiboy]

Damn... that is already looking pretty sweet.

The real hair is looking promising... bring on Chewie :rock

[Luchador138]

Whats Tommy Richards blog link?

[DerMann]

Looks like a Gorilla soldier and General Ursus.

[Ironman1188]

Whats Tommy Richards blog link?

http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/tommgarden/

but, be warned, its in japanese and the pic is tiny there. :monkey4

[Supergaijin76]

http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/tommgarden/

but, be warned, its in japanese and the pic is tiny there. :monkey4

I see Ursus and an ape soldier. My initial knee-jerk reaction when people started calling for "real" hair was "Nah... I don't want that!" But it doesn't look as bad as I'd feared after seeing this tiny teaser pic. If the final figures look that good, I'll be in Ape Heaven.

The uniform colors look more screen accurate than Sideshow's.

[Jessica]

I see Ursus and an ape soldier. My initial knee-jerk reaction when people started calling for "real" hair was "Nah... I don't want that!" But it doesn't look as bad as I'd feared after seeing this tiny teaser pic. If the final figures look that good, I'll be in Ape Heaven.

The uniform colors look more screen accurate than Sideshow's.

ditto regarding the colors...but I'm still not convinced about the wig. It's gotta wow me, and so far it doesn't.

[Ironman1188]

ditto regarding the colors...but I'm still not convinced about the wig. It's gotta wow me, and so far it doesn't.

I'm not wowed, yet, but I am intriqued. I have faith they will be worth it in the end.

[Cocoboloboy]

I can't imagine HT trying something as bold as this and not working out all the kinks. Especially considering the POTA license isn't being supported by recent movie media hype.

[IrishJedi]

It looks like Ursus... with real hair.

I'M IN! :rock

[TheObsoleteMan]

Ursus is one of the Sideshow apes I didn't get so I might be up for this one, but I'm afraid the price on these is gonna be bananas. :monkey3 :monkey4

[buzzybean]

I want a scaled Icarus!

BB

[Ironman1188]

I want a scaled Icarus!

BB

and a 1:1 Nova!!! :monkey5

[automaton]

..........................

[Supergaijin76]

ditto regarding the colors...but I'm still not convinced about the wig. It's gotta wow me, and so far it doesn't.

Yeah, I agree. I'm not wowed but I was deathly afraid I'd be horrified and the fur would look like something you'd win at a carnival game to hang from the rearview mirror. I'm relieved that it looks decent so far, this early in the process. We'll see for sure when big pics go up.

And I can't wait!

[Supergaijin76]

and a 1:1 Nova!!! :monkey5

That's kinda funny. When I first got online and found out about Ebay, the first thing I did was go ape-crazy bidding on PotA memorabilia. Mostly the old Marvel B&W magazines...

But thanks to my lack of Ebay savvy, I ended up with not one but THREE autographed photos of Linda Harrison as Nova!

[Ironman1188]

That's kinda funny. When I first got online and found out about Ebay, the first thing I did was go ape-crazy bidding on PotA memorabilia. Mostly the old Marvel B&W magazines...

But thanks to my lack of Ebay savvy, I ended up with not one but THREE autographed photos of Linda Harrison as Nova!

I love those old marvel mags. I have the complete set since they were issued. Actually, I think the Terror storyline would have been a better film than what Burton gave us.
And, if you ever want to part with one of those Nova photos................... :rolleyes:

[Supergaijin76]

I love those old marvel mags. I have the complete set since they were issued. Actually, I think the Terror storyline would have been a better film than what Burton gave us.
And, if you ever want to part with one of those Nova photos................... :rolleyes:

I may do that one of these days! They're from some official memorabilia site that had a deal with her.

I agree about Terror! That's the coolest, weirdest, scariest Apes comic story ever. Completely bizarre. I petitioned Dark Horse and another company to reprint the magazines. Even phonebook/papeback style would be wonderful.

The Curtis/Marvel mags used to give me nightmares!

[Batty]

Here's a larger look at the teaser from ToyWorld. No new pics yet.

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/194/2008122074618581re7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[galactiboy]

Man, I think HT is going to be making me eat my words about not needing to upgrade from my SS figures :monkey2

[Jessica]

I'm still waiting for Hot Toys to wow me. With all this excitement, unfortunately, that hasn't happened yet...

[IrishJedi]

Jessica, I predict you'll be wowed when we see some actual pics. :D

[Jessica]

OK. As Angel said...I'm a tough one. (from years of torture at the slave mines, you know!!)

[Dusty]

I think you'll be pretty wowed, from what I've heard they're pretty cool :banana

Let me assure you (in case you didn't see it in our newsletter) that Sideshow WILL be distributing these figures - full preview should be coming early in 2009. And Hot Toys is able to do this license partly on account of their relationship with Sideshow, so, even though we aren't continuing the Apes line ourselves, be assured that the powers that be heard the Apes fans' cries and helped sway Hot Toys to produce them - see what writing letters and petitions can get you... sometimes ;) Now, POTA Fans unite and prove there's still tons of collector love for these classic films!! :duff

[Jessica]

I think you'll be pretty wowed, from what I've heard they're pretty cool :banana

Let me assure you (in case you didn't see it in our newsletter) that Sideshow WILL be distributing these figures - full preview should be coming early in 2009. And Hot Toys is able to do this license partly on account of their relationship with Sideshow, so, even though we aren't continuing the Apes line ourselves, be assured that the powers that be heard the Apes fans' cries and helped sway Hot Toys to produce them - see what writing letters and petitions can get you... sometimes ;) Now, POTA Fans unite and prove there's still tons of collector love for these classic films!! :duff

Dusty, now THAT is exciting to know!! I've got butterflies and palpitations now, where before I was flatlining...

[galactiboy]

see what writing letters and petitions can get you... sometimes ;) Now, POTA Fans unite and prove there's still tons of collector love for these classic films!! :duff

Hmmm... wonder if there have been any other Kauses, or Krusades out there? Maybe HT could hear their cries of outrage as well?!?

[Ironman1188]

It is truly a glorious time. The Ape line has returned. We have heard from the first representitive from Sideshow in a millenium, AND it was DUSTY!!! Hi Dusty!! How have you been?
Now, just looking at the teaser:
- properly colored unis (although I did kind of like SS's version)
- better detailed bandoliers
- lifelike hair
- different accessories (unless the flag is just for the photo)
- better scaled General's helmet
How can an ape fan NOT be excited. Now, let's hope the pricetag won't be too prohibitive.

[King Darkness]

Hmmm... wonder if there have been any other Kauses, or Krusades out there? Maybe HT could hear their cries of outrage as well?!?


If only........:monkey2

[Wor-Gar]

Here's a larger look at the teaser from ToyWorld. No new pics yet.

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/194/2008122074618581re7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

REAL HAIR! I knew it!

The new URSUS looks awesome!

That's the one thing that will pull me into this line again!

[William Shatners Toupee]

Real hair??? SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! :chew:chew

[The Ween]

Hmmm... wonder if there have been any other Kauses, or Krusades out there? Maybe HT could hear their cries of outrage as well?!?

Maybe HT will hear our cries for LotR figures when "The Hobbit" comes out!

[tomstoyz]

Wow, Planet of The Apes could be very very cool. Let's just hope it's the 1970's version & NOT the Marky Mark movie.

[Protozaius]

I think that launching the new line with Ursus is a masterstroke on Hot Toys part. If there is ANY figure that would get people interested in the line would be if they knocked General Ursus out of the park.

And it "Ape"ears they did just that. I can't wait for the full preview!!! But I can't wait until January!!! :banghead:banghead:banghead

It's sure been a long time since Dusty has posted on a POTA thread... good to hear from you and thanks for the good news...

SIDESHOW WILL BE STOCKING APE FIGURES AGAIN!!!! :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

[Jessica]

PZ, that's exactly what I was thinking! A yummilicious General Ursus would ignite ape fanaticism and lead Hot Toys to victory with their apes line!!!

[Jessica]

There is even a gorilla from the TV series!!

I still think that General Ursus should have been THE first premium format figure for Sideshow, even though Dr. Zaius was still a good choice.

This General Ursus has brought me to my knees. I kowtow to Hot Toys!!

[Memnoch]

Well depending on pictures, Im in. I never got SS's figures because, well I am not a HUGE Ape fan but the merchandise always seemed to be lacking so this will be interesting to see. Without a doubt Im in for Zira, Cornelius, Taylor, Nova and Dr. Zaius. The others will depend on how I feel at the moment :lol

[Batty]

This needs to be posted in this thread.

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/1863/2008122244c4d1d193a989baf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Memnoch]

Dammit Batty.. why did you do that? I gotta find a second and third job..

[plasmid303]

Wow, look at all those accessories!

Is there any info on pricing? Anyone wanna estimate?

[King Darkness]

:rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

[Jessica]

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

:banana:banana:banana

[TheObsoleteMan]

Wow, look at all those accessories!

Is there any info on pricing? Anyone wanna estimate?

I absolutely dread to see the price on these things.

[Memnoch]

I absolutely dread to see the price on these things.

Im going to say near $200. The real hair must be very labor intensive. Hopefully HT will do this as a long term line and release them sort of like SS GI JOE, 1 per quarter.

[Jessica]

But don't you think I'm worth it? :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/b10.jpg

(I would draw a speech bubble, but don't know how)...

[TheObsoleteMan]

Im going to say near $200. The real hair must be very labor intensive. Hopefully HT will do this as a long term line and release them sort of like SS GI JOE, 1 per quarter.

Oh, for sure near $200, at least.

[DarkArtist81]

Wow.... These really are stunning. I'm not even a huge Apes fan, but I would probably score these just because they are so insanely well done.

[stickman]

How many points of articulation do HT figures usually have?

[IrishJedi]

Jessica, I predict you'll be wowed when we see some actual pics. :D
Told ya so. :lecture

And these aren't even good, hi-res pics. :D

How many points of articulation do HT figures usually have?
38 or so. Basically, as much as (or more than) Sideshow's figures... but the key is that they look and pose much more naturally.

[Protozaius]

There is even a gorilla from the TV series!!

I still think that General Ursus should have been THE first premium format figure for Sideshow, even though Dr. Zaius was still a good choice.

This General Ursus has brought me to my knees. I kowtow to Hot Toys!!

Yeah, the TV gorilla surprised the heck out of me. I figured looking at the tease pics that they would unveil two gorillas... General Ursus and one of his lackies. I even thought that they might be riding horses. :naughty

Could a Hot Toys horse be far behind?

That Ursus is absolutely stunning... looking at that figure is like looking at a still from the film. :horror:horror:horror

And yeah, I'm happy with Sideshow's pic for their first PF. :rolleyes:

But I have one question, what is the gorilla on the left (the movie soldier) have around his waist? It looks like a purple sash. :confused:

[The Mike]

Oh my god those are amazing. I'll definitely get Ursus.

[automaton]

holy crap! Urses and 2 soldiers! i am down for all three.

[Cocoboloboy]

Im going to say near $200. The real hair must be very labor intensive. Hopefully HT will do this as a long term line and release them sort of like SS GI JOE, 1 per quarter.

Really? I can't imagine them being any more expensive than the IM Mark 1. At least that's what I hope.

[abake]

Just saw these are they are unbelievably cool!
I wish I had the funds to get them...

[darren1228]

Really? I can't imagine them being any more expensive than the IM Mark 1. At least that's what I hope.

Yup don't see these going for more than the Mark 1.

Mark 1 HK preorder price is around US$147
POTA preorder price is around US$100

I'm guessing a markup of around $20 so $119.99 is my guess.

[Jessica]

$119 is do-able, but I don't think it will be that low. If it is, I would get all three. If not I'm only getting Ursus until I can scrape up enough chimpchange.

[galactiboy]

That would be great if they were around $120. Cool that Sideshow will be importing (I think) all of them; especially since the captain will be a limited release figure.

[Supergaijin76]

$100 US comes to about 9,000 Japanese yen. There's no way I'll get that lucky. If so, I'd be buying multiples with a crazed look in my eyes like Brent had!

[Bonehead15]

Wow! These look great. :clap


SS's PF line is going to take a dive in sales once these figures hit.

[ProgMatinee]

These are pretty awesome. Not a POTA fan, so I'll have to pass, but cool to see good product.

[Protozaius]

With all of this fuss over the new 12"ers from Hot Toys... there hasn't been a peep about these little cuties:

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7489/408302x439togetherzl9.jpg

Here's the link:

http://www.hottoys.com.hk/product.php?cat=74&pid=408

[Great Ape]

So will SS be selling all of these or only the exclusives? I need to know where to buy these!!!

[Reinhardt]

if these are going to go for $120 max, the price point will be amazing - and i'll be getting them for sure... let's hope for a Taylor and Cornelius, Zira and Zaius now - I wonder what kind of deal they have with Sideshow - I hope that they have full reign on all characters from the films, especially part 1.

[Sachiel]

Cosbaby Taylor reminds me of Episode 3 Obi-Wan.

[buzzybean]

I'd like an Astro Stewart with interchangeable corpse head and hands but I'm probably alone, huh? :banghead

BB

http://www.buzzybean.com/ebay/poa_stewart.jpg

[Reinhardt]

I had no idea that's what she looked like... Too bad she got no screen time.

[Supergaijin76]

She looks like Sue Storm Richards!

[The_Darkness_Predator]

I see Hot Toys doing these.
http://www.movieprop.com/tvandmovie/PlanetoftheApes/apes.jpg

Wonderful Idea.
I was going to suggest the same thing. That would be awesome. Because I am a "NASA-nerd", I would definitely purchase 1/6 scale Ape-O-Nauts. I do have all the small Medicom "Ape-O-Naut" figures.

[Ironman1188]

I'd like an Astro Stewart with interchangeable corpse head and hands but I'm probably alone, huh? :banghead

BB

http://www.buzzybean.com/ebay/poa_stewart.jpg

I'd be on board for that!!

[Batty]

Darren posted this in the big Apes thread. It looks like we're getting Cornelius, Zira and Dr. Zaius (no surprise). I'm just wondering if those are the actual figures in the pic below.
From Tommy Richardson's blog at http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/tommgarden

http://us.f6.yahoofs.com/hkblog/Arbf8eaGHxp5iPfSI1TWwD7k_17/blog/20081223045652668.jpg.jpg?ib_____DHQPLuRKv
http://us.f6.yahoofs.com/hkblog/Arbf8eaGHxp5iPfSI1TWwD7k_17/blog/20081223045703295.jpg.jpg?ib_____DBzVqrBm0
http://us.f6.yahoofs.com/hkblog/Arbf8eaGHxp5iPfSI1TWwD7k_17/blog/20081223045715309.jpg.jpg?ib_____Dww11QXZ7
http://us.f6.yahoofs.com/hkblog/Arbf8eaGHxp5iPfSI1TWwD7k_17/blog/20081223045724113.jpg.jpg?ib_____DBZHq.9SV

[FlyAndFight]

I just caught POTA on TV last night.

Will definitely pick up Taylor, Zira and Cornelius. Wouldn't mind an Ape-stronaut as well.

[Jessica]

Darren posted this in the big Apes thread. It looks like we're getting Cornelius, Zira and Dr. Zaius (no surprise). I'm just wondering if those are the actual figures in the pic below.

Those are the Sideshow Zaius, Cornelius and Zira. They are fuzzed out, but I can tell.

[Batty]

Those are the Sideshow Zaius, Cornelius and Zira. They are fuzzed out, but I can tell.

Thanks. If anyone could tell, it would be you. :)

And it would be weird if they were the HT versions when we don't even have the ones they just announced.

[Jessica]

Wow it's so cool that these apes products are being made!! I just can't believe it. The Hot Toys Ursus is one of the best apes I have ever seen.

[Ironman1188]

Besides they wouldn't dare go molded on those three after what we saw they can do with the gorillas!!

[Jessica]

Seeing this Ursus...I am convinced! There is a GOD!!!

[Jessica]

Ironman, I love your new title. "So be it."

So very fitting!!

[Ironman1188]

Seeing this Ursus...I am convinced! There is a GOD!!!

Your god didn't save you, did he?

[Ironman1188]

Ironman, I love your new title. "So be it."

So very fitting!!

Thank you. I almost chose something else, but am glad I went with my first thought.

[DinoLast]

Urko is just from the TV show, not the movies. Am I right?

[Ironman1188]

Urko is just from the TV show, not the movies. Am I right?

You are correct.

[galactiboy]

Those are the Sideshow Zaius, Cornelius and Zira. They are fuzzed out, but I can tell.

Yep, definitely the Sideshow figures.

So, for Apefans in the know... did the soldiers have the purple colors in the original movie, or was that a change in the sequels. I can'r really recall off the top of my head.

[Ironman1188]

Here's a pic from the original:

[galactiboy]

Well there ya have it, thanks Ironman :rock

[Ironman1188]

My pleasure.

[stickman]

Also, if you notice in the picture, like PZ stated; The Hunt Leader is the only one with the glyphs on the Bandolier.

[galactiboy]

Ah, so this figure would be hunt leader then. Interesting... another detail I never noticed before.

[stickman]

These figures look to be so much fun. Everyone I have shown pictures to has dropped their jaw.

[Ironman1188]

These figures look to be so much fun. Everyone I have shown pictures to has dropped their jaw.

I dropped more than that!! :banana

[stickman]

I dropped more than that!! :banana

LOL. Thanks IM I needed that!:whip

[Ironman1188]

I feel like a kid again. Its like 1968 and I just saw the Captain Action commercial. You sit and pray andhope and wish that you find it under your tree, but the day just doesn't come soon enough. Hot Toys send me a piece of one of them to touch so I know its not a dream!!!!

[Jessica]

I could shed tears of joy, Ironman. General Ursus so rocks my boat!!

[buzzybean]

Give us Lucious and Julius!!

"Keep 'em flying, Lucious."

BB

[Jessica]

Give us Lucious and Julius!!

"Keep 'em flying, Lucious."

BB

YESSSS!!! Hot Toys, I beeseech you!! Lucius and Julius for Ape City!!

[Ironman1188]

Paraphrased

Lucius: What about the future (of our figure line)?

Dr. Zaius: I (and Hot Toys) may just have saved it for you.

:rotfl

[Jessica]

Paraphrased

Lucius: What about the future (of our figure line)?

Dr. Zaius: I (and Hot Toys) may just have saved it for you.

:rotfl

Ironman, so apropo!!!


:banana:banana:banana:banana

[galactiboy]

The Ape tribe certainly is a dedicated group :lol Fun to see you guys out in ther general board :duff

[Darkseed]

I could shed tears of joy, Ironman. General Ursus so rocks my boat!!

Ursus is an ape icon, long before icons were cool:

"The only thing that counts in the end is power! Naked merciless force!"

[Jessica]

Ursus is an ape icon, long before icons were cool:

"The only thing that counts in the end is power! Naked merciless force!"

I feel like a crazy monkey hopping from one thread to another. I am just so STOKED!! :banana:banana:banana I have never ventured so far from Ape City's walls before and this is EXCITING!!

(But you do realize that for me it's mostly the apes dedicated threads...)

[Darkseed]

I feel like a crazy monkey hopping from one thread to another. I am just so STOKED!! :banana:banana:banana I have never ventured so far from Ape City's walls before and this is EXCITING!!

(But you do realize that for me it's mostly the apes dedicated threads...)

Yea, the thread hoping is insane. All the monkeys rattling their cages over the announcement of Ursus and a few grunts. Imagine the madness (if) they announce Zira, Cornelius, Zaius and Taylor. Apes need their own section :D

[Supergaijin76]

Put him the corral... where all humans belong!

Aldo, you magnificent gorilla! I read your book!

I'm gonna buy every stinkin' gorilla they make. Ursus, Aldo, Urko, Julius, the hunt leader, soldiers, the hunt photographer, that one gorilla who was carrying the kid on his shoulder...

I can't wait to see Dr. Zaius. I went to sleep last night thinking about that after watching most of Battle for the Planet of the Apes for nostalgia's sake after discussing the movies in one of these confusing threads. Imagine all the orangutans they could make. The Lawgiver, Zaius, Honorius, Mandemus... and who knows everything about everything?

Virgil! Who wouldn't want a Virgil?

[Dr_Zaius]

Put him the corral... where all humans belong!

Aldo, you magnificent gorilla! I read your book!

I'm gonna buy every stinkin' gorilla they make. Ursus, Aldo, Urko, Julius, the hunt leader, soldiers, the hunt photographer, that one gorilla who was carrying the kid on his shoulder...

I can't wait to see Dr. Zaius. I went to sleep last night thinking about that after watching most of Battle for the Planet of the Apes for nostalgia's sake after discussing the movies in one of these confusing threads. Imagine all the orangutans they could make. The Lawgiver, Zaius, Honorius, Mandemus... and who knows everything about everything?

Virgil! Who wouldn't want a Virgil?

Angel of Music has a Virgil:banana

[Supergaijin76]

Angel of Music has a Virgil:banana

A short little Virgil? With a submachine gun for the removal of obstacles?

[The Drizzle]

Here's a pic from the original:

What amazes me is they chose the most detailed costume of the bunch, with the glyphs, rather than take the easy way out and make a less detailed costume. That's devotion.

[Protozaius]

[I]
Virgil! Who wouldn't want a Virgil?

:monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

[Supergaijin76]

:monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

Are you crying? There's no crying on the Planet of the Apes! Dr. Zaius once called me a mutant and the devil's pawn... and that was after my parents traveled through a Hasslein Curve to watch me play in the game! And did I cry? No! Because there's no crying on the Planet of the Apes!

But seriously... you don't want a Virgil?

[Ironman1188]

What amazes me is they chose the most detailed costume of the bunch, with the glyphs, rather than take the easy way out and make a less detailed costume. That's devotion.

Let's hope that theirs can keep up with ours.

[Protozaius]

Are you crying? There's no crying on the Planet of the Apes! Dr. Zaius once called me a mutant and the devil's pawn... and that was after my parents traveled through a Hasslein Curve to watch me play in the game! And did I cry? No! Because there's no crying on the Planet of the Apes!

But seriously... you don't want a Virgil?

I want a Virgil more than you could ever know. That's why the monkeys cry. :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

[Protozaius]

Let's hope that theirs can keep up with ours.

SO BE IT. :D

[Supergaijin76]

I want a Virgil more than you could ever know. That's why the monkeys cry. :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

Oh oh oh! The good kind of crying! So sorry, my mistake. Yeah, I'm with you! I was watching Battle last night and Virgil needs to be a figure. He needs to be.

Until that day:

:monkey2

[Jessica]

But I have one question, what is the gorilla on the left (the movie soldier) have around his waist? It looks like a purple sash. :confused:


PZ, that's his backpack harness tied around the waist.

[Joker]

I like these, but I already have Sideshow's junk. :( I wish I could just get rid of them. Anyone want to buy a complete set (including exclusives and both Lawgiver statues)?