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

[Protozaius]

PZ--I just got back from lunch. I am here, though.

Speaking of lunch, I've got to get me some... I only have about two hours left before the kiddies come home from school.

 

[Protozaius]

Sometime I will repaint these I have, and post them, so I will be free to paint Apes anytime.

I've been waiting a long time for some insanely talented custom painter to do some simian work.

I can't wait to see how you tackle Zaius... who I think got the paint short staff (or is it shaft) the Sideshow line.

 

[snickertown]

I seen that "Julius" before... wasn't he part of a three figure garage kit called "Captured" or something like that? It had a decent sculpt of Slave Taylor and two Gorillas.

And Mandemus looks very cool indeed.

The other gorilla is actually Julius. The gorilla that you're referring to might have come from a garage kit. Let me look around the house I might have an extra Mandemus for you.

KFOG - THX! BTW, I had Virdon's eyes repainted because I thought they were too blue also.

ALL - Have a good wknd! I'm going to be in and out and might not get a chance to check the thread.

 

[Protozaius]

The other gorilla is actually Julius. The gorilla that you're referring to might have come from a garage kit.

Here is the gorilla I was referring to in my last post. I believe it is 1:6 scale.

And here is the rest of the kit:

 

[Protozaius]

Let me look around the house I might have an extra Mandemus for you.

That would be amazing... thanks Snick!

 

[kfog41]

Here is the gorilla I was referring to in my last post. I believe it is 1:6 scale.

And here is the rest of the kit:

Hey Proto! Is that Apes garage kit 1/6th scale? Pretty cool looking!

 

[Protozaius]

Hey Proto! Is that Apes garage kit 1/6th scale? Pretty cool looking!

Although I have personally not see it, I believe it is. I maybe wrong, but I seem to remember Ironman saying that he owned this one... but I may be not remembering correctly.

 

[Protozaius]

Here's a comparison of the two gorillas:

 

[Jessica]

I have seen this photograph before! Wow---neat. Who painted this, does anybody know?

 

[Protozaius]

Hey Proto! Is that Apes garage kit 1/6th scale? Pretty cool looking!

Why is it the people always paint the pants and sleeves of the gorilla costume brown.

 

[abadguy]

I'd like a Ricardo Montalbon figure!

 

[Protozaius]

I have seen this photograph before! Wow---neat. Who painted this, does anybody know?

These photos were in my Image Shack account so I MUST have posted them before... but I can't remember why.

 

[kfog41]

Hey Proto! Doesn't that version of Taylor belong in MAD magazine? He looks like a caricature of himself. Pretty funny looking facial features.

 

[Protozaius]

Hey Proto! Doesn't that version of Taylor belong in MAD magazine? He looks like a caricature of himself. Pretty funny looking facial features.

I agree... however, I saw this piece in the prototype stage (I've since lost the pics) and the sculpt looked amazing so it might just be the paint job.

 

[Jessica]

I'd like a Ricardo Montalbon figure!

Talk to AngelofMusic2112, and he will hook you up.

 

[Jessica]

I don't know if I first saw the gorillas and Taylor on this thread or on the internet...maybe even in the PotA yahoo groups folders.

 

[kfog41]

Hey all! I have just read some back posts and would like to wish great health to all. Ironmans Wife, Adam, and all the rest. Always remember that health is first, this hobby second and that I will pray for everyones good health. Please have a safe and happy memorial day. Also, remember the Veterans who have lived and died so that we could have the freedom to express ourselves anyway we want.

 

[kfog41]

Hey! Have I ever told everyone here that I am a Marine Corp veteran from 1984 to 1988?

 

[Ursus3978]

Why is it the people always paint the pants and sleeves of the gorilla costume brown.

I have a theory.
I think that particular color scheme was influenced by the Mego Soldier Apes.
I grew up with them and still kind of feel like the brown shirt/pants w/dark blue vest and gloves is the "correct" way they gorilla soldiers should look.

As much as I like the Sideshow gorillas, I still want to do a custom w/the old Mego color scheme.

Also, (and I have no proof whatsoever), I think many vintage products of that era were influenced by the Aurora models box art.

Ursus' purple and gold outfit on the box art shows up on other painted images of Ursus and is kind of reflected in the Mego version of Urko.
Same with Zaius' blue outfit. A number or Zaius items of the mid 70's seem to (pardon the pun) "ape" the model box art.

I'm not 100% certain if the model box art came before many of these items were produced, but I seem to remember the models being some of the earliest POTA items to come out.

-Ray

 

[angelofmusic2112]

Playing the devil's advocate, what if we send out a request to the apes yahoo group for a specific ape and totally stuff the ballot that way? QUOTE]

Oooo - I like that also Jess! APE POWER!