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

[Ironman1188]

Yeah, I know... poor ol' me.

I'll loook for you on G4's coverage. Then cuss under my breath.

 

[stickman]

It must be nice to be able to go to the SDCC. Please let us know how things are going if you could check in.

I saw that Julius figure on ebay, when I last wrote. I didn't like it, so I didn't bid on it. Congrats to the winner though.

Totally off the subject but is there anyone here getting any of the SW figs? How are they? I cancelled my last two exclusives and still am wondering about Kit Fisto, just thought I'd ask. Till we speak again.

 

[Protozaius]

I can't believe that SDCC is in a week! Yeah, I feel VERY lucky that I'm going again this year. My family has been very supportive of my wanting to go. Both my Christmas and Birthday presents from my family this year has been basically funds to make this possible.

The highlight for me these past few years has been the Sideshow booth. THE SOLE reason I went to SDCC two years ago was to check out the Planet of the Apes figures. It was the first time that the figures were shown to the general public (I couldn't go to Toy Fair ) and I wanted to be there. And last year it was great to see the final ape display with Caesar (seeing the new head sculpt), Ursus and Mutant Leader. It was also fun to see the other displays like the Star Wars PFs and the Buffy figures. Little did I know that within a year's time to would be coveting those figures.

This year promises to be bigger (even without an Apes display ) with Star Wars 12"ers and PFs, LOTR 12"ers and PFs and of course the Buffy and Angel figure display. I'm looking forward to seeing both Angel and Cordy form the Angel line. I'm hoping to be surprised by an unannounced addition to the display... maybe Giles?

And to answer your question I have gotten all three Star Wars 12"ers (I've pre-ordered ALL of the figures as well as the Sith Droid pack) and LOVE them all. I just got Kit Fisto (who was originally planned as the SDCC exclusive) and he is amazing. The detail is amazing. And that Droid head is HEAVY!!! When I tried to display Kit holding it, my Kit's left hand popped off from the sheer weight of it.

Kit doesn't have the monkey arms (as an Ape fan I don't take issue with this ) that Luke has, and his right arm doesn't fall off like Anakin does, but the head has VERY little posability due to the tenacles. But that is alright... a small nit to pick. But it does seem strange to be getting Kit before Obi-Wan... THAT is the figure that I'm most excited to get. But he will be on dispaly at SDCC and will be shipping within a month or so. August is fast approaching.

 

[stickman]

Thanks a lot PZ, I plan on going through then with my Kit order. I agree with the Obi-Wan choice. He looks awesome, and I too can't wait for this one. He's the one that helped me decide on this line. I hope you really enjoy your trip. Maybe, put in a good word for the survival of the Ape line to Chris, Dusty, Tom, or Matt if you see them.

 

[Protozaius]

I plan on bringing a Sideshow Zaius MIB for Mat to sign. After meeting and talking with him about the POTA line last year, I wanted him to sign a POTA figure but I couldn't find ANY for sale at SDCC... if you can believe it.

Funny, it was THAT talk (or Ironman's reaction to that talk) that actually started this long running thread. To think that it's been almost a year for this thread.

That deserves a least a few dancing Chewies!

:chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew

 

[Dr_Zaius]

Yeah PZ, encourage the powers that be when you see them that Apes still exist and more are required. I talked to Matt once over the last Comic Con Chat group and he said that he is all for more Ape figures if he could convince the powers that be at SS to let him loose on them.

Tell him about the tread. Can you take a pic of IM's awesom Urko for him to drooool over?

I hope they do display the Apes. That is the only reason I look at the pics they post!!

Have a safe trip PZ

 

[Ironman1188]

Yeah PZ, encourage the powers that be when you see them that Apes still exist and more are required. I talked to Matt once over the last Comic Con Chat group and he said that he is all for more Ape figures if he could convince the powers that be at SS to let him loose on them.

Tell him about the tread. Can you take a pic of IM's awesom Urko for him to drooool over?

I hope they do display the Apes. That is the only reason I look at the pics they post!!

Have a safe trip PZ

Hey!!! Bring me along and I'll bring a couple Urko's to try and sway them!!!
Maybe even bring Dodge and finish my Stewart.

 

[stickman]

Which Zaius? I hope you're bringing the FZ Zaius? Can you get one signed for me to? I'll have him escorted to your front door by Ironman's motley garrison of gruesome gorillas, within plenty of time for SDCC! Hehe, I envy you PZ. Do me a favor and remember all of us ape brothrens as that box gets signed, and snap a pic. Tell Matt we all say hello, and enjoy his work. Maybe take a loose Corny and let him ride your shoulder while you surf other vendors. Can't wait to hear your details.

 

[Ironman1188]

Which Zaius? I hope you're bringing the FZ Zaius? Can you get one signed for me to? I'll have him escorted to your front door by Ironman's motley garrison of gruesome gorillas, within plenty of time for SDCC! Hehe, I envy you PZ. Do me a favor and remember all of us ape brothrens as that box gets signed, and snap a pic. Tell Matt we all say hello, and enjoy his work. Maybe take a loose Corny and let him ride your shoulder while you surf other vendors. Can't wait to hear your details.

HEY!!!
Who you calling "motley"??

 

[stickman]

Three cheers for the General!

 

[Protozaius]

Which Zaius? I hope you're bringing the FZ Zaius? Can you get one signed for me to? I'll have him escorted to your front door by Ironman's motley garrison of gruesome gorillas, within plenty of time for SDCC! Hehe, I envy you PZ. Do me a favor and remember all of us ape brothrens as that box gets signed, and snap a pic. Tell Matt we all say hello, and enjoy his work. Maybe take a loose Corny and let him ride your shoulder while you surf other vendors. Can't wait to hear your details.

Unfortunately, it's going to have to be a regular Zaius that gets signed. I've been in the market to buy another FZ Zaius MIB but the prices for the piece have been CRAZY!!! I guess that is a good thing....

Maybe I might get lucky and find one at the show from one of the vendors for cheap... or at least a reasonable price.

 

[Dr_Zaius]

Hey All
If you missed out on a Mutant Jailer and FB Taylor, there is one of each on Ebay
https://cgi.ebay.com/POTA-Sideshow-...8QQihZ008QQcategoryZ16469QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

https://cgi.ebay.com/BPOTA-Sideshow...8QQihZ008QQcategoryZ16469QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[dr2red]

I will be watching the jailer closely
Been wanting one for some time but
they rarely come up on ebay.

Just checked, can't get it.
Only to states and my US connection
has a p.o box and they won't ship there.
Plus Ironman just bid on him.

Well I should save my money for SDCC
anyway.

 

[creecher]

Don't forget to have your American connection on standby Dr2.

 

[galactiboy]

I'm pretty broke right now, but I'll keep my eye on the FB Taylor. That's a figure I've been real bummed about missing out on. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Protozaius]

Speaking of Mutant Jailor, the actor that played him in the film Don Pedro Colley is going to be at SDCC signing stuff.

Time to bust out that extra Jailor to be signed... no, wait I don't HAVE an extra one.

 

[stickman]

That's awesome. PZ are you going to get his autograph too? Wow getting his signature on the jailer would be ultra rare! When are you leaving for your trip?

 

[Protozaius]

That's awesome. PZ are you going to get his autograph too? Wow getting his signature on the jailer would be ultra rare! When are you leaving for your trip?

Yeah, I plan on getting his autograph and possibly a picture with him well. I leave Thursday morning and will be there until 5:00 on Sunday.

I wonder if he even knows that there is a figure made of him.

 

[Ironman1188]

Now if I could get one of my Urko's signed by Mark Lenard.....that would rock!!

 

[Protozaius]

Now if I could get one of my Urko's signed by Mark Lenard.....that would rock!!

That would also be a miracle since Mark Lenard died in 1996.

I did meet Mark on several occasions at Star Trek conventions during the mid-70's. I was the only one that had PLENTY of Apes stuff for him to sign. Back then NOBODY charged for an autograph. One time I had him sign the inside of my gorilla costume (complete with Don Post mask) and had my picture taken with him for the local newspaper. That was within a year after the Planet of the Apes TV show had been cancelled.