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

[dholden007]

WOW!!! What an amazing collection. I just have the 3 Hot Toys releases, but always wanted to get more Gorilla Soldiers for a huge army.

 

[Protozaius]

Simply stunning, IM!!! That is some panoramic shot of your 12" World of Apes!

I even noticed that you included Attar from Burton's version...

And seeing Nova's "umbrella" hair still makes me wince. What was Sideshow thinking?

And these are just the Apes, right? I mean you collect other 12"ers that are not Ape related....

 

[Ironman1188]

Yes PZ, thats about 2/3 of what I have POTA related. Then there are my super heroes, Dr. Who, Star Trek, Star Wars, BSG, Buck Rogers, Captain Action, Aliens, Predators, spies, GI Joes, and whatever else I can't recall off the top of my head.

 

[stickman]

Nice collection IM, I remember when my collection was that large, Now it is my American Civil War and Native American Indians collection that nears that number.

Anyways.... Ape fans I was wondering if any of you have seen the new Horses and chinese chariot by 303 Toys? Here are some pictures from Elitebrigade aka www.gijoeelite.com

Maybe the chariot can be customized to work for the apes?
The 2 horses have limited movement in their heads, everything else is static.








Sure look better than the bulky Dragon DML and DiD horses. I remember JJ saying they looked like rats.

So what do you think?

 

[jungle jom]

Hey Sticks... I also ran across those pics the other day. They are very nice and not a bit of rodent in them. Still they have no articulation. I recall that the one you had did have some articulation.

Oh, by the way I have moved from NYC and we have just bought a house in beautiful Sedona, AZ. I have plenty of room now and am planning to build a dio of Julius's work place. I want it to look similar to this:



I am going to start it as soon as I am done with my 1/6 "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" dio and my Laurel and Hardy figures.

 

[Ironman1188]

Thanks Sticks!
Yes, I've seen that. I prefer my horses poseable though. And there would be a decent amount of work to convert the wagon to ape worthiness.

 

[stickman]

JJ, That little diorama is great. Don't forget to include a hose for Julius to use while he yells, "Shut up you Freak!" I can't wait to see your work. I know that you have been working on your Abbott and Costello figures for many years now. I truly hope you are able to get some progression soon, good luck and please show some work in progress pics! I sure miss those guys. What a great duo.

I am leaning towards getting those horses, I would love to see a Gorilla soldier on one or my Sioux can use them. I did a stop motion bit using the articulation of the DML Dragon horse but somewhere around frame 143 it toppled over and caused a jump in frame, oh the good times.

IM, I was wondering about all the detail on that wagon, such a shame. I thought it might work as a vender cart or something. I remember Jessica once wanted to do a market scene and I thought that - that wagon would work, load it full of produce or hay?

I will try to get some photos tomorrow of some apes hanging out, depends on how much I can uncover and find. It is supposed to be a nice day all around, so maybe we can get some more photos up? It would be great if we can do a theme like the protest shots we used to do for SS to make more apes, good times.....









Here are three old cage shots of mine I took while building my Ape City. Look how little the Lawgiver statue looks in the second shot!









Amazing how all of that looks nothing like this!

 

[stickman]

Humans Beware, Gorillas spotted on patrol!


here is a shot I was able to get today.

 

[jungle jom]

You're shot looks like the gorillas are on the edge of the jungle and are about to venture into the cornfield for the hunt.

As always great photo skills! Nice one Sticks! That is what this thread has been missing your photography acumen. You know how to tell a story in one shot. Nice lighting, by the way.

 

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Awesome!

I have been thinking about making some more "NECA" signs and posting them on the NECA Facebook page. Maybe you can post yours.

 

[Ironman1188]

Awesome shot Sticks. The cart may work for that but, dependent on its cost, may not be worth it.

 

[stickman]

JJ, Thank you so much! I will try to start contributing more, unfortunately I will be gone this weekend so more pictures will have to wait. I am very much so looking forward to taking pictures again, I had forgotten how much fun it could all be but also how exhausting.

DP, I am not sure if Neca would allow products of other companies posted on their FaceBook page. I posted on there when I first learned about them acquiring the POTA license and I don't see it so I am not sure if they removed it or relocated it. Give it a try, if it works, I will also support and post.


IM, I think you are right, i just saw the price and the MSRP is around $250. With all the fine detail that would have to be removed it would not be worth it. It does look cool though.


I am very happy that I got Angel's wagon when I did. Has anyone seen him? Does he still venture here? I also saw Jessica's profile on Facebook and sent her a friend invite, told her to stop on by, it would be great to catch up with her and her projects. She was always busy.

 

[Ironman1188]

Yeah, I need to find a way to make "affordable" wagons.
I haven't seen Angel here in a while. I think he sold everything, or most of it, POTA related and was delving into KISS. His stuff was always fun to see.
Check out Kostka's stuff. He has come a long way since he first started customizing and has quite an array of figures from the TV show and latest comic offerings.
Jess is still here. Try her also over at www.forumoftheapes.com

 

[Ironman1188]

I think everyone should post this, or something similar, on NECA's facebook page.

 

[stickman]

IM, Will you be posting this on their site? If it works I will also.

 

[Ironman1188]

I put it on their facebook page.

 

[stickman]

Maybe they took it down IM, as I do not see it.

 

[Ironman1188]

It was just there when I checked

 

[Jessica]

hey sticks! welcome back from the forbidden zone. anxiously awaiting more pix from you. as usual i am still busy. kfog got your pm but don't have any gorillas at the moment. actually i am going to put more effort in getting this guy ready for the auction block. no projects in 1:6 scale in awhile. a little grumpy because i left my phone charger at home and on my last bit of juice. phone is dying as i write...

 

[stickman]

Hmm, mind telling me where? I am looking at their facebook cover page. Do you have the address?


HI Jessica!

Great to hear from you. I look forward to taking many more photos!. I am anxiously awaiting to see what scale and items Neca will be making. It is raining here today so I won't be outside with my equipment.

Can you tell me more about your mask? I would love to maybe start putting together a suit for halloween.