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The guy will only accept a wire transfer, and he doesn't have actual
pics? Careful . . .

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I can vouch for Julian.  He does deliver, albeit a little slow at times, but he does deliver.

Brian

Phil wrote:

The guy will only accept a wire transfer, and he doesn't have actual
pics?  Careful . . .

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Didn't mean to disparage a friend of Brian's, just thought it was a
situation in which one should ask questions first.

Anyone HAVE these figures yet? Thought Astro Milo and Cornelius were
supposed to be next.

--- In pota@y..., Brian Dumont <afryt4u@e...> wrote:
> Hey Gang,
>
> I can vouch for Julian. He does deliver, albeit a little slow at
times,
> but he does deliver.
>
> Brian
>
> Phil wrote:
>
> > The guy will only accept a wire transfer, and he doesn't have
actual
> > pics? Careful . . .
> >

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Hey Gang,

I can vouch for Julian.  He does deliver, albeit a little slow at times, but he does deliver.

Brian

 

Thanks for that confirmation Brian.

Those medicoms look great! I just received Nova with Zira Astronaut now on the way. Felix screwed up on shippment but all has been cleared, nice guy by the way. And I see what you mean about not wanting to open the packages. These things are so cool. Although I think the current releases are the better detailed ones. From Nova, Zira Astro, Taylor, Caesar and so on.

Best,

Alex

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I have the Nova one...it's sweet.

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil [mailto:pjn1209@...]
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 12:34 PM
To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pota] Re: New Medicoms on E-bay

Didn't mean to disparage a friend of Brian's, just thought it was a
situation in which one should ask questions first.

Anyone HAVE these figures yet?  Thought Astro Milo and Cornelius were
supposed to be next.

--- In pota@y..., Brian Dumont <afryt4u@e...> wrote:
> Hey Gang,
>
> I can vouch for Julian.  He does deliver, albeit a little slow at
times,
> but he does deliver.
>
> Brian
>
> Phil wrote:
>
> > The guy will only accept a wire transfer, and he doesn't have
actual
> > pics?  Careful . . .
> >

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My sentiments exactly Phil - this might explain why so slow if he pre-sells
this far in advance!

Michael

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From: Phil [pjn1209@...]


Anyone HAVE these figures yet? Thought Astro Milo and Cornelius were
supposed to be next.

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My sentiments exactly Phil - this might explain why so slow if he pre-sells
this far in advance!

Michael

 

Dude, I think the reason why he can PRE-SELL them is because he lives in HONG KONG.

And they do release them there before dealers in america can get their little ape hands on them :o)

 

Best,

 

Alex

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My sentiments exactly Phil - this might explain why so slow if he pre-sells
this far in advance!

Michael

 

Dude, I think the reason why he can PRE-SELL them is because he lives in HONG KONG.

And they do release them there before dealers in america can get their little ape hands on them :o)

 

Best,

 

Alex

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--- In pota@y..., Rick Becker <rick@g...> wrote:

> I have the Nova one...it's sweet.

Sure is, though she's the least articulated out of all of them. I was
curous about whether anyone had the wave Julian was auctioning -
Caesar, slave gorilla and astro Taylor . . .

>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phil [pjn1209@e...]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 12:34 PM
> To: pota@y...
> Subject: [pota] Re: New Medicoms on E-bay
>
>
> Didn't mean to disparage a friend of Brian's, just thought it was a
> situation in which one should ask questions first.
>
> Anyone HAVE these figures yet? Thought Astro Milo and Cornelius

were

> supposed to be next.
>
> --- In pota@y..., Brian Dumont <afryt4u@e...> wrote:
> > Hey Gang,
> >
> > I can vouch for Julian. He does deliver, albeit a little slow at
> times,
> > but he does deliver.
> >
> > Brian
> >
> > Phil wrote:
> >
> > > The guy will only accept a wire transfer, and he doesn't have
> actual
> > > pics? Careful . . .
> > >

--- In pota@y..., "Michael Whitty" <whitty@c...> wrote:

> Brian
> >
> Apemania makes costumes (of course I'll be wanting to cover them in

the

> future), masks (ditto) and figural busts/statues (including a

doorknocker

> and that kick ass Santa).

Doorknocker? Little help?

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I know that Alex, a friend of mine sends them to me as they are released and he told me this month will see 3 astronauts and a Lawgiver - time will tell.

 

Michael

 

 

I guess so, If I do get them I'll be sure to let you know.

Send me your mailing address and I'll send you a copy of the Picture CD that  Kurt sent me.

 

I'll also include the POTA videos I made.

Which reminds me I'll be sending Kurt my POTA videos as well.

With the new trailer I've just made on the remake that come out to about 7 of them I believe. 5 original music videos and 2 remake trailers. Sorry Terry and Dave, the second remake trailer was made after I sent you guys the CD.

 

If anyone wants this as well just e-mail me your request, and I'll burn all of these babies in one shot. (make the Cds)

 

Best,

 

Alex

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One of the Aussie dealers told me that the only way that they were getting the figures was by getting the overstock from stores in Japan.  The figures that don't sell get offered up to the foreign buyers, only after interest has weaned in the Japanese market.

brian

Alexander Ruiz wrote:

Hey Gang,

I can vouch for Julian.  He does deliver, albeit a little slow at times, but he does deliver.

Brian
 
 

Thanks for that confirmation Brian.

Those medicoms look great! I just received Nova with Zira Astronaut now on the way. Felix screwed up on shippment but all has been cleared, nice guy by the way. And I see what you mean about not wanting to open the packages. These things are so cool. Although I think the current releases are the better detailed ones. From Nova, Zira Astro, Taylor, Caesar and so on.

Best,

Alex

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Michael Whitty wrote:

Brian
 
I am considering writing an article on Planet of the Apes collectibles in parts beginning with models/statues/busts.
 
I have all the Addar kits, Addar Bottle scenes, Polar Lights re-releases (I am looking for scans of the promotional posters for these if anyone has them - Alex, how about that eBay CD?).  I have some original ads from the Curtis Magazines, but anyone with any othere promo stuff or ads please let me know!!!  I also have the
Spaceship (ANSA) model kit.
 
Apemania makes costumes (of course I'll be wanting to cover them in the future), masks (ditto) and figural busts/statues (including a doorknocker and that kick ass Santa).  Am I forgetting anything?

• APE PISTOLS, RIFLES, and MACHINE GUNS, both working and non-working "non-guns" <http://apemania.com/ACCESSORIES/Accessories_Page.htm>
• FULL-SIZE LAWGIVER STATUES, BUSTS, & FACES <http://apemania.com/Statues.htm>
• Prosthetic sets and Make-up Kits <http://apemania.com/MASKS&PROSTHETICS.htm>
• Lifesize display busts <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
• Museum Mannequins <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS.htm>

 
Can you provide me with links to all (even - and PARTICULARLY - for those no longer for sale) the figural busts/statues and doorknocker/Santa plus anything I might have missed with a story if applicable and prices, availability (again even for those no longer for sale to give the reader an idea of what they DID cost).

• you can start at the MERCHANDISE pages <http://apemania.com/merch/merchandise.htm>
• I believe the SANTA sold for just under $400 (we'll have a few more holiday surprizes up this summer)
• the door knocker (resin version) went for $150, the BRONZE alloy for $400

I hope this helps!

Brian

 

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Brian

Phil wrote:

--- In pota@y..., "Michael Whitty" <whitty@c...> wrote:
> Brian
> >
> Apemania makes costumes (of course I'll be wanting to cover them in
the
> future), masks (ditto) and figural busts/statues (including a
doorknocker
> and that kick ass Santa).

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Here's a photo of the Gold Plated resin version.  The bronze version looks similar but is entirely cast in metal.

Brian

 

Wow Brian, that's some studio you have there.

Ever thought of making a section on your site on Apemania Behind the scenes?

That would be one cool addition to your site.

Best,

Alex

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We do have a few hidden "workshop photos" posted as "treats" for those fans daring enough to find their way around on the site.  Just like one of the group found the Under Construction arts a few weeks ago.

We are building workshop pages as we speak though.  Along with everything else.

B

Alexander Ruiz wrote:

Wow Brian, that's some studio you have there.

Ever thought of making a section on your site on Apemania Behind the scenes?

That would be one cool addition to your site.

Best,

Alex

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Hey Alex -

Just delurking a moment to say a big "yer welcome" for
that picture disk again. My computer went off to the doctor
just after my last note down your way and just returned a couple
of days back.

Anyhow, I'm still spinning your MP3 disk pretty loudly every time
the wife goes out.

I'd noticed a few months back that all those cool black & whites
of the Icarus ship had gone from that site (one Saturday morning,
when I went back looking for more - natch :-) )
Glad to hear you're thinking of putting some from that disk on
the prophecysite.

As for that cool Escape script... I don't have the Marvel
magazines anymore (sigh....) but as I recall the adaptation,
I think it followed this version pretty closely.

catch ya later
Kurt

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Several of my sources have already purchased the Taylor Astronaut, Caesar, and Caesar's Land (Conquest) gorilla figures as well as the 2 rare versions (one per box).  Mine are en-route to me as we speak.

I think we should all just settle down a bit before we start attacking the very vendors to whom we seek help in obtaining these treasures.
If they say they have certain figures, give them the benefit of the doubt before you start casting stones.  Pick up the phone and call them.  E-mail them.  Knock on their doors!  But don't condemn them because you heard from someone somewhere that a different figure will be released before another.

Please remember that MEDICOM told me directly that they do not distribute to markets outside of Japan.  Therefore these dealers either make the hop over there themselves or have buyers in Japan that purchase what's left when they hit the stores.  Many of the more popular items will sell out first, leaving the overseas vendors to scrounge for the scraps.

So keep your shirts on, will you, and contact the dealers for comment if you are in doubt.  Besides, before you know it, ALL of the figures will be ALL over bay, with no-one bidding on them at all.  (look at what's going on with the first series figures now.  It's pretty darn quiet.)

I'm just saying, stop all the speculation and accusations before you have all of the facts, from the real sources.

Enough.

Brian

Michael Whitty wrote:

 Thanks Alex!  I'll certainly lodge my protest to him! :-) Michael 

-----Original Message-----
From: Alexander Ruiz [mailto:prophecysite@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 10:30
To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pota] Another Medicom BATTLE Caesar
 

Well here we go again!Battle for the Planet of the Apes Caesar Medicom!Just go to ebay.com and type "Caesar Medicom". (sorry I didn't want to type out that whole link)And this one is from a "New York Dealer". Try telling him that the three astronauts and Lawgiver come first Mike. :o) Best, Alex

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.html hey Brian,
What are the "2 rare versions (one per box)"?
Are they color variants or what?
Thanks,
KEN

Brian Dumont wrote:

 Jee-Wizz!!!  Hang on a moment folks!  How do WE know that they will release certain characters first?  Does any of us (present company excluded) have direct connections with Medicom?  Or are we just guessing which ones will be next?

Several of my sources have already purchased the Taylor Astronaut, Caesar, and Caesar's Land (Conquest) gorilla figures as well as the 2 rare versions (one per box).  Mine are en-route to me as we speak.

I think we should all just settle down a bit before we start attacking the very vendors to whom we seek help in obtaining these treasures.
If they say they have certain figures, give them the benefit of the doubt before you start casting stones.  Pick up the phone and call them.  E-mail them.  Knock on their doors!  But don't condemn them because you heard from someone somewhere that a different figure will be released before another.

Please remember that MEDICOM told me directly that they do not distribute to markets outside of Japan.  Therefore these dealers either make the hop over there themselves or have buyers in Japan that purchase what's left when they hit the stores.  Many of the more popular items will sell out first, leaving the overseas vendors to scrounge for the scraps.

So keep your shirts on, will you, and contact the dealers for comment if you are in doubt.  Besides, before you know it, ALL of the figures will be ALL over bay, with no-one bidding on them at all.  (look at what's going on with the first series figures now.  It's pretty darn quiet.)

I'm just saying, stop all the speculation and accusations before you have all of the facts, from the real sources.

Enough.

Brian

Michael Whitty wrote:

 Thanks Alex!  I'll certainly lodge my protest to him! :-) Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: Alexander Ruiz [mailto:prophecysite@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 10:30
To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pota] Another Medicom BATTLE Caesar
 

Well here we go again!Battle for the Planet of the Apes Caesar Medicom!Just go to ebay.com and type "Caesar Medicom". (sorry I didn't want to type out that whole link)And this one is from a "New York Dealer". Try telling him that the three astronauts and Lawgiver come first Mike. :o) Best, Alex
 

 

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<< Apemania makes costumes (of course I'll be wanting to cover them in the
future), masks (ditto) and figural busts/statues (including a doorknocker
and that kick ass Santa). Am I forgetting anything? >>

Yes! Someday the lifesized Zira will be mine . . . Oh yes, she will be mine.
Props to Wayne Campbell. Does anyone know if they ever finished the bust?

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-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Dumont [afryt4u@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 17:45
To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [pota] Another Medicom BATTLE Caesar

Jee-Wizz!!!  Hang on a moment folks!  How do WE know that they will release certain characters first?  Does any of us (present company excluded) have direct connections with Medicom?  Or are we just guessing which ones will be next?

Several of my sources have already purchased the Taylor Astronaut, Caesar, and Caesar's Land (Conquest) gorilla figures as well as the 2 rare versions (one per box).  Mine are en-route to me as we speak.

I think we should all just settle down a bit before we start attacking the very vendors to whom we seek help in obtaining these treasures.
If they say they have certain figures, give them the benefit of the doubt before you start casting stones.  Pick up the phone and call them.  E-mail them.  Knock on their doors!  But don't condemn them because you heard from someone somewhere that a different figure will be released before another.

Please remember that MEDICOM told me directly that they do not distribute to markets outside of Japan.  Therefore these dealers either make the hop over there themselves or have buyers in Japan that purchase what's left when they hit the stores.  Many of the more popular items will sell out first, leaving the overseas vendors to scrounge for the scraps.

So keep your shirts on, will you, and contact the dealers for comment if you are in doubt.  Besides, before you know it, ALL of the figures will be ALL over bay, with no-one bidding on them at all.  (look at what's going on with the first series figures now.  It's pretty darn quiet.)

I'm just saying, stop all the speculation and accusations before you have all of the facts, from the real sources.

Enough.

Brian

Michael Whitty wrote:

 Thanks Alex!  I'll certainly lodge my protest to him! :-) Michael 

-----Original Message-----
From: Alexander Ruiz [mailto:prophecysite@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 10:30
To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pota] Another Medicom BATTLE Caesar

Well here we go again!Battle for the Planet of the Apes Caesar Medicom!Just go to ebay.com and type "Caesar Medicom". (sorry I didn't want to type out that whole link)And this one is from a "New York Dealer". Try telling him that the three astronauts and Lawgiver come first Mike. :o) Best, Alex

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Well put, I'll need to add the lifesize models with costumes too.

Anyone want to suggest various ways one could categorise collectibles?

I guess you could go by company, but that really is not how I want to go - I
would rather go with major headings and sub-headings. Eg:

FIGURAL:

(1) Model Kits - Official;
- Knock off;
(2) Busts;
(3) Statues;
(4) Full size Mannequins;
(5) Ahi;
(6) Hasbro;
(7) Commonwealth Toy and Noveltty Co;
(8) Mego;
(9) Medicom;
(10) A Bathing Ape;
(11) Apemania

MASKS:

(1) Don Post;
(2) Apemania;
(3) Prosthetics and Make Up Kits

PAPER GOODS:

(1) Comics;
(2) Novels;
(3) Publications;
(4) Posters;
(5) Related Magazines;
(6) Lobby Cards;
(7) Promotional Newspapers.

All suggestions well received

Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: LordTZer0@... [LordTZer0@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 20:19
To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [pota] Collectibles Article Part One - Model Kits, Busts &
Statues.


<< Apemania makes costumes (of course I'll be wanting to cover them in the
future), masks (ditto) and figural busts/statues (including a doorknocker
and that kick ass Santa). Am I forgetting anything? >>

Yes! Someday the lifesized Zira will be mine . . . Oh yes, she will be
mine.
Props to Wayne Campbell. Does anyone know if they ever finished the bust?

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Michael Whitty wrote:

Brian
 
I am considering writing an article on Planet of the Apes collectibles in parts beginning with models/statues/busts.
 
I have all the Addar kits, Addar Bottle scenes, Polar Lights re-releases (I am looking for scans of the promotional posters for these if anyone has them - Alex, how about that eBay CD?).  I have some original ads from the Curtis Magazines, but anyone with any othere promo stuff or ads please let me know!!!  I also have the
Spaceship (ANSA) model kit.
 
Apemania makes costumes (of course I'll be wanting to cover them in the future), masks (ditto) and figural busts/statues (including a doorknocker and that kick ass Santa).  Am I forgetting anything?

• APE PISTOLS, RIFLES, and MACHINE GUNS, both working and non-working "non-guns" <http://apemania.com/ACCESSORIES/Accessories_Page.htm>
• FULL-SIZE LAWGIVER STATUES, BUSTS, & FACES <http://apemania.com/Statues.htm>
• Prosthetic sets and Make-up Kits <http://apemania.com/MASKS&PROSTHETICS.htm>
• Lifesize display busts <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
• Museum Mannequins <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS.htm>

 
Can you provide me with links to all (even - and PARTICULARLY - for those no longer for sale) the figural busts/statues and doorknocker/Santa plus anything I might have missed with a story if applicable and prices, availability (again even for those no longer for sale to give the reader an idea of what they DID cost).

• you can start at the MERCHANDISE pages <http://apemania.com/merch/merchandise.htm>
• I believe the SANTA sold for just under $400 (we'll have a few more holiday surprizes up this summer)
• the door knocker (resin version) went for $150, the BRONZE alloy for $400

I hope this helps!

Brian

 

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What are the "2 rare versions (one per box)"?
Are they color variants or what?
Thanks,
KEN

 

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Brian

Ken & Heather Taylor wrote:

hey Brian,
What are the "2 rare versions (one per box)"?
Are they color variants or what?
Thanks,
KEN

Brian Dumont wrote:

 Jee-Wizz!!!  Hang on a moment folks!  How do WE know that they will release certain characters first?  Does any of us (present company excluded) have direct connections with Medicom?  Or are we just guessing which ones will be next?

Several of my sources have already purchased the Taylor Astronaut, Caesar, and Caesar's Land (Conquest) gorilla figures as well as the 2 rare versions (one per box).  Mine are en-route to me as we speak.

I think we should all just settle down a bit before we start attacking the very vendors to whom we seek help in obtaining these treasures.
If they say they have certain figures, give them the benefit of the doubt before you start casting stones.  Pick up the phone and call them.  E-mail them.  Knock on their doors!  But don't condemn them because you heard from someone somewhere that a different figure will be released before another.

Please remember that MEDICOM told me directly that they do not distribute to markets outside of Japan.  Therefore these dealers either make the hop over there themselves or have buyers in Japan that purchase what's left when they hit the stores.  Many of the more popular items will sell out first, leaving the overseas vendors to scrounge for the scraps.

So keep your shirts on, will you, and contact the dealers for comment if you are in doubt.  Besides, before you know it, ALL of the figures will be ALL over bay, with no-one bidding on them at all.  (look at what's going on with the first series figures now.  It's pretty darn quiet.)

I'm just saying, stop all the speculation and accusations before you have all of the facts, from the real sources.

Enough.

Brian

Michael Whitty wrote:

 Thanks Alex!  I'll certainly lodge my protest to him! :-)Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: Alexander Ruiz [mailto:prophecysite@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 10:30
To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pota] Another Medicom BATTLE Caesar

Well here we go again!Battle for the Planet of the Apes Caesar Medicom!Just go to ebay.com and type "Caesar Medicom". (sorry I didn't want to type out that whole link)And this one is from a "New York Dealer". Try telling him that the three astronauts and Lawgiver come first Mike. :o)Best, Alex
 

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LordTZer0@... wrote:...

Yes!  Someday the lifesized Zira will be mine . . . Oh yes, she will be mine.

Easy tiger...play nice.

 
Props to Wayne Campbell.  Does anyone know if they ever finished the bust?

What bust is that?
 

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.html Hi Mike,

Thanx for clearing that up.  E-mail can be so misleading at times.

B
 
 

Brian
 
I hope you don't think I was attacking anyone.
 
I was just agreeing that the informaton I got was that the 3 Astronauts and the Lawgiver were the next to be released then I added in jest that if my information is
correct then it would explain why the dealer mentioned was, in your words, "A bit slow".
 
I also jested to Alex that I shall protest to the aforementioned New York Dealer for selling the apes I thought were not yet released because this seems to be
evidence that my source is unreliable.  I'm not serious.  I'm wrong sometimes too.
 
Michael

         -----Original Message-----
         From: Brian Dumont [mailto:afryt4u@...]
         Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 17:45
         To: pota@yahoogroups.com
         Subject: Re: [pota] Another Medicom BATTLE Caesar

         Jee-Wizz!!!  Hang on a moment folks!  How do WE know that they will release certain characters first?  Does any of us
         (present company excluded) have direct connections with Medicom?  Or are we just guessing which ones will be next?

         Several of my sources have already purchased the Taylor Astronaut, Caesar, and Caesar's Land (Conquest) gorilla figures as
         well as the 2 rare versions (one per box).  Mine are en-route to me as we speak.

         I think we should all just settle down a bit before we start attacking the very vendors to whom we seek help in obtaining these
         treasures.
         If they say they have certain figures, give them the benefit of the doubt before you start casting stones.  Pick up the phone and
         call them.  E-mail them.  Knock on their doors!  But don't condemn them because you heard from someone somewhere that a
         different figure will be released before another.

         Please remember that MEDICOM told me directly that they do not distribute to markets outside of Japan.  Therefore these
         dealers either make the hop over there themselves or have buyers in Japan that purchase what's left when they hit the stores.
         Many of the more popular items will sell out first, leaving the overseas vendors to scrounge for the scraps.

         So keep your shirts on, will you, and contact the dealers for comment if you are in doubt.  Besides, before you know it, ALL of
         the figures will be ALL over bay, with no-one bidding on them at all.  (look at what's going on with the first series figures
         now.  It's pretty darn quiet.)

         I'm just saying, stop all the speculation and accusations before you have all of the facts, from the real sources.

         Enough.

         Brian

         Michael Whitty wrote:

            Thanks Alex!  I'll certainly lodge my protest to him! :-) Michael
           -----Original Message-----
           From: Alexander Ruiz [mailto:prophecysite@...]
           Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 10:30
           To: pota@yahoogroups.com
           Subject: [pota] Another Medicom BATTLE Caesar
           Well here we go again!Battle for the Planet of the Apes Caesar Medicom!Just go to ebay.com and type "Caesar Medicom". (sorry I didn't
           want to type out that whole link)And this one is from a "New York Dealer". Try telling him that the three astronauts and Lawgiver come first
           Mike. :o) Best, Alex

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I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.  There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and Brian went a bit quiet after that.  I'm kinda hoping we can go back to hearing from Brian about new stuff again......

 

Well, I've been on the e-group since '98 and I don't recall that.

But I'm all for it, I mean that's what the group is all about.

Monkey Talk and updates. I mean Ape Talk. :o)

 

Best,

 

Alex

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Hi Mike,

Thanx for clearing that up.  E-mail can be so misleading at times.

B 
  
I agree with that, one too many misunderstandings in the past.

Clearly, writing and speaking are not one in the same.

Best,

Alex

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Michael Whitty wrote:
 

I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.
There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and
Brian went a bit quiet after that.  I'm kinda hoping we can go back to hearing from Brian about new stuff again......
 
Michael

Wow, Mike!  I wasn't aware that folks even remembered those days.  I do remember that prior to me sharing new releases with the group, weeks would go by with no activity at ALL!  That whole "burn the Brian" campaign by Rosenthal, was kinda fun and funny, in a childish way.  What ever happened to old Sam?  Did he break his neck in a mosh pit or something?

I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members:  How about an introduction message from everyone again?
I'll start:  "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue and Faith for APEMANIA and Creative Director for Make-up & Monsters Studios.  When we (my crew and I) aren't dressing up as our favorite POTA characters, we make our livings by creating make-up effects for maybe some of your favorite films . Check out my Apemania profile and the ol' resume if you're enclined to know more <http://apemania.com/cast/brian.htm>

Well, if the majority of the group would like me to let them know about new Apemania releases or events, I'll keep them coming.
News of the day:

• Apemania (the troupe) is planning to do several conventions prior to the release of the new film. The first one we are gearing up for will be in Las Vegas sometime in APe-ril, how ape-propos (apropos)?!
• FOX INTERACTIVE will also be releasing the POTA Interactive game in the spring, and there has been talk about a three city promotional tour with Apemania in NYC, Chicago, and LA.
• Vendors have added more collectibles to the Ape City Thrift shop pages, one that just might cap your day! <http://www.apemania.com/Thrift.htm>
• We are always looking for fan contributions to our Junior G-Man <http://apemania.com/gman.htm> and Arts & Crafts pages <http://apemania.com/ARTS.htm>  So com'on folks, show your stuff!!!
• We just finished a Conquest display (lifesize) <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/MANNEQUINS/CONQUEST.htm> and are currently working on a restoration and fullsize display of Maurice Evans' original Dr. Zaius outfit.
• We also just finished the first Casaer Economy Bust <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
• The Nova and Cornelius resin kits are still on the carving blocks, as is a really fabulous General Ursus.  It's doubtful we will see any of these before summer though. <http://apemania.com/RESIN_KITS.htm>
• The long awaited Dr. Zira Economy Mask will debut soon, fun for you and the little woman, aye LordTZer0? The big delay on that is Zira's hairstyle and figuring a way to make them affordable.
• And of course, Workshop foto pages galore!

I'm sure I've forgotten a bushell of things, but I hope this'll do for starters.

Have a great day folks!  GO APE!!!

Brian
 
 
 
 

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Seriously. Brian could pimp stuff every day - who's it affecting? At
least we get to see cool pics every time.

--- In pota@y..., "Michael Whitty" <whitty@c...> wrote:
> I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to
keep the
> group up to speed with new Apemania releases. There was a
particularly
> outspoken member of the group who believed Brian was promoting his
> capitalistic ways and Brian went a bit quiet after that. I'm kinda
hoping
> we can go back to hearing from Brian about new stuff again......
>
> Michael
>
>

Hello all...

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Larry Montgomery and I have
been a POTA fan ever since I first saw the movie at a drive in back in 1967
with my Mom and Dad. The only part that I really remember was the landing
sequence the scarecrows and the opening scenes of the Gorillas on horseback.
I can remember my Mom saying "oh! I think I saw one!" right before the
full face shot.

I have still got my original coloring book with my scribbles in it and
several of the puzzle kits. I am kind of quirky in the fact that my main
interests lie not so much in the "Ape" society, but from Mankinds downfall
and how a misanthrope ends up defending all of humanity. I also especially
dig how society ended up (I suppose a parallel future) in 1991.

Anyway, I really enjoy the emails which come back and forth and it seems
that most of the contributors send imaginative and insightful thoughts.

Go Humans

Larry

>From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
>Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [pota] Ban the Bri
>Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 08:03:38 -0800
>
>
>
>Michael Whitty wrote:
>
>
>I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep
>the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.
>There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed
>Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and
>Brian went a bit quiet after that. I'm kinda hoping we can go back to
>hearing from Brian about new stuff again......
>
>Michael
>
>Wow, Mike! I wasn't aware that folks even remembered those days. I do
>remember that prior to me sharing new releases with the group, weeks
>would go by with no activity at ALL! That whole "burn the Brian"
>campaign by Rosenthal, was kinda fun and funny, in a childish way. What
>ever happened to old Sam? Did he break his neck in a mosh pit or
>something?
>
>I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members: How about an
>introduction message from everyone again?
>I'll start: "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue and Faith for
>APEMANIA and Creative Director for Make-up & Monsters Studios. When we
>(my crew and I) aren't dressing up as our favorite POTA characters, we
>make our livings by creating make-up effects for maybe some of your
>favorite films . Check out my Apemania profile and the ol' resume if
>you're enclined to know more <http://apemania.com/cast/brian.htm>
>
>Well, if the majority of the group would like me to let them know about
>new Apemania releases or events, I'll keep them coming.
>News of the day:
>
> * Apemania (the troupe) is planning to do several conventions prior
> to the release of the new film. The first one we are gearing up for
> will be in Las Vegas sometime in APe-ril, how ape-propos
> (apropos)?!
> * FOX INTERACTIVE will also be releasing the POTA Interactive game in
> the spring, and there has been talk about a three city promotional
> tour with Apemania in NYC, Chicago, and LA.
> * Vendors have added more collectibles to the Ape City Thrift shop
> pages, one that just might cap your day!
> <http://www.apemania.com/Thrift.htm>
> * We are always looking for fan contributions to our Junior G-Man
> <http://apemania.com/gman.htm> and Arts & Crafts pages
> <http://apemania.com/ARTS.htm> So com'on folks, show your stuff!!!
> * We just finished a Conquest display (lifesize)
> <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/MANNEQUINS/CONQUEST.htm> and are
> currently working on a restoration and fullsize display of Maurice
> Evans' original Dr. Zaius outfit.
> * We also just finished the first Casaer Economy Bust
> <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
> * The Nova and Cornelius resin kits are still on the carving blocks,
> as is a really fabulous General Ursus. It's doubtful we will see
> any of these before summer though.
> <http://apemania.com/RESIN_KITS.htm>
> * The long awaited Dr. Zira Economy Mask will debut soon, fun for you
> and the little woman, aye LordTZer0? The big delay on that is
> Zira's hairstyle and figuring a way to make them affordable.
> * And of course, Workshop foto pages galore!
>
>I'm sure I've forgotten a bushell of things, but I hope this'll do for
>starters.
>
>Have a great day folks! GO APE!!!
>
>Brian
>
>
>
>

_____

>
>I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members: How about
>an introduction message from everyone again?

Dave Ballard from London re-introducing myself...

Married to Caroline with a 7 year old boy, Christopher. I've been a
fan ever since seeing Beneath on it's original release (You do the
maths!) I'm always happy to hear the latest news and learn of any new
items for sale "It's better to have it and not need it,
than need it and not have it" As the wise Monkey once said.

I have to admit I get pretty green when I see the prices those of you
in the USA can get stuff for. Whatever you're paying, even in your
worst nightmares, double it and you get the UK price!

Generally speaking this e-group is "the bollocks" (A bit of London
talk thrown in there... anyone notice?) Things can often get a bit
negative though. We're all fans, we should be sharing and getting
along, I'm not preaching, I'm as guilty as anyone but lets use this
re-introduction idea as a fresh start and try and keep things
positive from now on.

Since joining this group I've discovered that there are a lot of
great guys out there,fantastically generous people I've never even
met.

It's great to be a part of it all.

.htmlplease tell me how to stop getting a million pota emails

thank you<.html

.html Hi Larry.  Welcome and thanx for sharing, especially about your mom's comment!

My first memory of POTA's?  I was 3 years old coming out of the grocery store with my Mother in Cuccamunga, California.  Being so low to the ground at that age, parking lots were always a treasure trove of goodies and adventure, so my eyes were always searching for stuff.

When we got to the car that day, I looked down and noticed a photograph on the ground.  I didn't touch it because what I saw scared me nearly to death!  A man in a cage with a blonde haired ape WEARING CLOTHES looking in at him.  I was so scared of the fact that someone  had lost that photograph , they were probably looking for it,  the cage-place must've been near my house, and "they" knew I had seen the photo!  My mother couldn't figure out why I was so quiet the rest of the day.  I never told her about the photo of the monkey and the man in the cage, because I thought they'd come and get her too!

Such was my terrifying introduction to bubble-gum cards.  Heck, at 3 years of age, every foto is REAL!!!

Brian

Larry Montgomery wrote:

Hello all...

I would like to introduce myself.  My name is Larry Montgomery and I have
been a POTA fan ever since I first saw the movie at a drive in back in 1967
with my Mom and Dad.  The only part that I really remember was the landing
sequence the scarecrows and the opening scenes of the Gorillas on horseback.
  I can remember my Mom saying "oh! I think I saw one!"  right before the
full face shot.

I have still got my original coloring book with my scribbles in it and
several of the puzzle kits.  I am kind of quirky in the fact that my main
interests lie not so much in the "Ape" society, but from Mankinds downfall
and how a misanthrope ends up defending all of humanity.  I also especially
dig how society ended up (I suppose a parallel future) in 1991.

Anyway, I really enjoy the emails which come back and forth and it seems
that most of the contributors send imaginative and insightful thoughts.

Go Humans

Larry

>From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
>Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [pota] Ban the Bri
>Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 08:03:38 -0800
>
>
>
>Michael Whitty wrote:
>
>
>I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep
>the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.
>There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed
>Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and
>Brian went a bit quiet after that.  I'm kinda hoping we can go back to
>hearing from Brian about new stuff again......
>
>Michael
>
>Wow, Mike!  I wasn't aware that folks even remembered those days.  I do
>remember that prior to me sharing new releases with the group, weeks
>would go by with no activity at ALL!  That whole "burn the Brian"
>campaign by Rosenthal, was kinda fun and funny, in a childish way.  What
>ever happened to old Sam?  Did he break his neck in a mosh pit or
>something?
>
>I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members:  How about an
>introduction message from everyone again?
>I'll start:  "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue and Faith for
>APEMANIA and Creative Director for Make-up & Monsters Studios.  When we
>(my crew and I) aren't dressing up as our favorite POTA characters, we
>make our livings by creating make-up effects for maybe some of your
>favorite films . Check out my Apemania profile and the ol' resume if
>you're enclined to know more <http://apemania.com/cast/brian.htm>
>
>Well, if the majority of the group would like me to let them know about
>new Apemania releases or events, I'll keep them coming.
>News of the day:
>
>    * Apemania (the troupe) is planning to do several conventions prior
>      to the release of the new film. The first one we are gearing up for
>      will be in Las Vegas sometime in APe-ril, how ape-propos
>      (apropos)?!
>    * FOX INTERACTIVE will also be releasing the POTA Interactive game in
>      the spring, and there has been talk about a three city promotional
>      tour with Apemania in NYC, Chicago, and LA.
>    * Vendors have added more collectibles to the Ape City Thrift shop
>      pages, one that just might cap your day!
>      <http://www.apemania.com/Thrift.htm>
>    * We are always looking for fan contributions to our Junior G-Man
>      <http://apemania.com/gman.htm> and Arts & Crafts pages
>      <http://apemania.com/ARTS.htm>  So com'on folks, show your stuff!!!
>    * We just finished a Conquest display (lifesize)
>      <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/MANNEQUINS/CONQUEST.htm> and are
>      currently working on a restoration and fullsize display of Maurice
>      Evans' original Dr. Zaius outfit.
>    * We also just finished the first Casaer Economy Bust
>      <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
>    * The Nova and Cornelius resin kits are still on the carving blocks,
>      as is a really fabulous General Ursus.  It's doubtful we will see
>      any of these before summer though.
>      <http://apemania.com/RESIN_KITS.htm>
>    * The long awaited Dr. Zira Economy Mask will debut soon, fun for you
>      and the little woman, aye LordTZer0? The big delay on that is
>      Zira's hairstyle and figuring a way to make them affordable.
>    * And of course, Workshop foto pages galore!
>
>I'm sure I've forgotten a bushell of things, but I hope this'll do for
>starters.
>
>Have a great day folks!  GO APE!!!
>
>Brian
>
>
>
>

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Larry Montgomery wrote:

Hello all...

I would like to introduce myself.  My name is Larry Montgomery and I have
been a POTA fan ever since I first saw the movie at a drive in back in 1967
with my Mom and Dad.  The only part that I really remember was the landing
sequence the scarecrows and the opening scenes of the Gorillas on horseback.
  I can remember my Mom saying "oh! I think I saw one!"  right before the
full face shot.

I have still got my original coloring book with my scribbles in it and
several of the puzzle kits.  I am kind of quirky in the fact that my main
interests lie not so much in the "Ape" society, but from Mankinds downfall
and how a misanthrope ends up defending all of humanity.  I also especially
dig how society ended up (I suppose a parallel future) in 1991.

Anyway, I really enjoy the emails which come back and forth and it seems
that most of the contributors send imaginative and insightful thoughts.

Go Humans

Larry

>From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
>Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [pota] Ban the Bri
>Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 08:03:38 -0800
>
>
>
>Michael Whitty wrote:
>
>
>I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep
>the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.
>There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed
>Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and
>Brian went a bit quiet after that.  I'm kinda hoping we can go back to
>hearing from Brian about new stuff again......
>
>Michael
>
>Wow, Mike!  I wasn't aware that folks even remembered those days.  I do
>remember that prior to me sharing new releases with the group, weeks
>would go by with no activity at ALL!  That whole "burn the Brian"
>campaign by Rosenthal, was kinda fun and funny, in a childish way.  What
>ever happened to old Sam?  Did he break his neck in a mosh pit or
>something?
>
>I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members:  How about an
>introduction message from everyone again?
>I'll start:  "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue and Faith for
>APEMANIA and Creative Director for Make-up & Monsters Studios.  When we
>(my crew and I) aren't dressing up as our favorite POTA characters, we
>make our livings by creating make-up effects for maybe some of your
>favorite films . Check out my Apemania profile and the ol' resume if
>you're enclined to know more <http://apemania.com/cast/brian.htm>
>
>Well, if the majority of the group would like me to let them know about
>new Apemania releases or events, I'll keep them coming.
>News of the day:
>
>    * Apemania (the troupe) is planning to do several conventions prior
>      to the release of the new film. The first one we are gearing up for
>      will be in Las Vegas sometime in APe-ril, how ape-propos
>      (apropos)?!
>    * FOX INTERACTIVE will also be releasing the POTA Interactive game in
>      the spring, and there has been talk about a three city promotional
>      tour with Apemania in NYC, Chicago, and LA.
>    * Vendors have added more collectibles to the Ape City Thrift shop
>      pages, one that just might cap your day!
>      <http://www.apemania.com/Thrift.htm>
>    * We are always looking for fan contributions to our Junior G-Man
>      <http://apemania.com/gman.htm> and Arts & Crafts pages
>      <http://apemania.com/ARTS.htm>  So com'on folks, show your stuff!!!
>    * We just finished a Conquest display (lifesize)
>      <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/MANNEQUINS/CONQUEST.htm> and are
>      currently working on a restoration and fullsize display of Maurice
>      Evans' original Dr. Zaius outfit.
>    * We also just finished the first Casaer Economy Bust
>      <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
>    * The Nova and Cornelius resin kits are still on the carving blocks,
>      as is a really fabulous General Ursus.  It's doubtful we will see
>      any of these before summer though.
>      <http://apemania.com/RESIN_KITS.htm>
>    * The long awaited Dr. Zira Economy Mask will debut soon, fun for you
>      and the little woman, aye LordTZer0? The big delay on that is
>      Zira's hairstyle and figuring a way to make them affordable.
>    * And of course, Workshop foto pages galore!
>
>I'm sure I've forgotten a bushell of things, but I hope this'll do for
>starters.
>
>Have a great day folks!  GO APE!!!
>
>Brian
>
>
>
>

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Wow! I never got around to collecting the cards. My son who is 2 years of
age really digs all of the pota movies, although I don't let him watch some
of the scenes (he can see them a little later when he is ready.)

I have a question regarding the "Sacred Scrolls"...

Does anyone know where there is a set of them? I think it would be
interesting. Or how far they were taken.

Nice to hear from you brian

Larry

>From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
>Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [pota] Ban the Bri
>Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 09:03:04 -0800
>
>Hi Larry. Welcome and thanx for sharing, especially about your mom's
>comment!
>
>My first memory of POTA's? I was 3 years old coming out of the grocery
>store
>with my Mother in Cuccamunga, California. Being so low to the ground at
>that
>age, parking lots were always a treasure trove of goodies and adventure, so
>my
>eyes were always searching for stuff.
>
>When we got to the car that day, I looked down and noticed a photograph on
>the
>ground. I didn't touch it because what I saw scared me nearly to death! A
>man
>in a cage with a blonde haired ape WEARING CLOTHES looking in at him. I
>was so
>scared of the fact that someone had lost that photograph , they were
>probably
>looking for it, the cage-place must've been near my house, and "they" knew
>I
>had seen the photo! My mother couldn't figure out why I was so quiet the
>rest
>of the day. I never told her about the photo of the monkey and the man in
>the
>cage, because I thought they'd come and get her too!
>
>Such was my terrifying introduction to bubble-gum cards. Heck, at 3 years
>of
>age, every foto is REAL!!!
>
>Brian
>
>Larry Montgomery wrote:
>
> > Hello all...
> >
> > I would like to introduce myself. My name is Larry Montgomery and I
>have
> > been a POTA fan ever since I first saw the movie at a drive in back in
>1967
> > with my Mom and Dad. The only part that I really remember was the
>landing
> > sequence the scarecrows and the opening scenes of the Gorillas on
>horseback.
> > I can remember my Mom saying "oh! I think I saw one!" right before
>the
> > full face shot.
> >
> > I have still got my original coloring book with my scribbles in it and
> > several of the puzzle kits. I am kind of quirky in the fact that my
>main
> > interests lie not so much in the "Ape" society, but from Mankinds
>downfall
> > and how a misanthrope ends up defending all of humanity. I also
>especially
> > dig how society ended up (I suppose a parallel future) in 1991.
> >
> > Anyway, I really enjoy the emails which come back and forth and it seems
> > that most of the contributors send imaginative and insightful thoughts.
> >
> > Go Humans
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > >From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
> > >Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> > >To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> > >Subject: [pota] Ban the Bri
> > >Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 08:03:38 -0800
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Michael Whitty wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep
> > >the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.
> > >There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed
> > >Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and
> > >Brian went a bit quiet after that. I'm kinda hoping we can go back to
> > >hearing from Brian about new stuff again......
> > >
> > >Michael
> > >
> > >Wow, Mike! I wasn't aware that folks even remembered those days. I do
> > >remember that prior to me sharing new releases with the group, weeks
> > >would go by with no activity at ALL! That whole "burn the Brian"
> > >campaign by Rosenthal, was kinda fun and funny, in a childish way.
>What
> > >ever happened to old Sam? Did he break his neck in a mosh pit or
> > >something?
> > >
> > >I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members: How about an
> > >introduction message from everyone again?
> > >I'll start: "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue and Faith for
> > >APEMANIA and Creative Director for Make-up & Monsters Studios. When we
> > >(my crew and I) aren't dressing up as our favorite POTA characters, we
> > >make our livings by creating make-up effects for maybe some of your
> > >favorite films . Check out my Apemania profile and the ol' resume if
> > >you're enclined to know more <http://apemania.com/cast/brian.htm>
> > >
> > >Well, if the majority of the group would like me to let them know about
> > >new Apemania releases or events, I'll keep them coming.
> > >News of the day:
> > >
> > > * Apemania (the troupe) is planning to do several conventions prior
> > > to the release of the new film. The first one we are gearing up
>for
> > > will be in Las Vegas sometime in APe-ril, how ape-propos
> > > (apropos)?!
> > > * FOX INTERACTIVE will also be releasing the POTA Interactive game
>in
> > > the spring, and there has been talk about a three city
>promotional
> > > tour with Apemania in NYC, Chicago, and LA.
> > > * Vendors have added more collectibles to the Ape City Thrift shop
> > > pages, one that just might cap your day!
> > > <http://www.apemania.com/Thrift.htm>
> > > * We are always looking for fan contributions to our Junior G-Man
> > > <http://apemania.com/gman.htm> and Arts & Crafts pages
> > > <http://apemania.com/ARTS.htm> So com'on folks, show your
>stuff!!!
> > > * We just finished a Conquest display (lifesize)
> > > <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/MANNEQUINS/CONQUEST.htm> and are
> > > currently working on a restoration and fullsize display of
>Maurice
> > > Evans' original Dr. Zaius outfit.
> > > * We also just finished the first Casaer Economy Bust
> > > <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
> > > * The Nova and Cornelius resin kits are still on the carving
>blocks,
> > > as is a really fabulous General Ursus. It's doubtful we will see
> > > any of these before summer though.
> > > <http://apemania.com/RESIN_KITS.htm>
> > > * The long awaited Dr. Zira Economy Mask will debut soon, fun for
>you
> > > and the little woman, aye LordTZer0? The big delay on that is
> > > Zira's hairstyle and figuring a way to make them affordable.
> > > * And of course, Workshop foto pages galore!
> > >
> > >I'm sure I've forgotten a bushell of things, but I hope this'll do for
> > >starters.
> > >
> > >Have a great day folks! GO APE!!!
> > >
> > >Brian
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > _____

_____

I'm not from Ft. Wayne Indianna, but Florissant Missouri.

THIS WHOLE THING IS INSANE!!!! WHAT HAVE I DONE??!!??!

>From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
>Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [pota] Larry Montgomery
>Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 09:05:46 -0800
>
>
>PS: Where are you from, Larry. "Where is your nest? Where are your
>women?
>If you are trying to protect others of your kind, it'll cost you your
>identity!!!" SAVE YOURSELF, LARRY!!!
>
>
>Larry Montgomery wrote:
>
> > Hello all...
> >
> > I would like to introduce myself. My name is Larry Montgomery and I
>have
> > been a POTA fan ever since I first saw the movie at a drive in back in
>1967
> > with my Mom and Dad. The only part that I really remember was the
>landing
> > sequence the scarecrows and the opening scenes of the Gorillas on
>horseback.
> > I can remember my Mom saying "oh! I think I saw one!" right before
>the
> > full face shot.
> >
> > I have still got my original coloring book with my scribbles in it and
> > several of the puzzle kits. I am kind of quirky in the fact that my
>main
> > interests lie not so much in the "Ape" society, but from Mankinds
>downfall
> > and how a misanthrope ends up defending all of humanity. I also
>especially
> > dig how society ended up (I suppose a parallel future) in 1991.
> >
> > Anyway, I really enjoy the emails which come back and forth and it seems
> > that most of the contributors send imaginative and insightful thoughts.
> >
> > Go Humans
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > >From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
> > >Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> > >To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> > >Subject: [pota] Ban the Bri
> > >Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 08:03:38 -0800
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Michael Whitty wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep
> > >the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.
> > >There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed
> > >Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and
> > >Brian went a bit quiet after that. I'm kinda hoping we can go back to
> > >hearing from Brian about new stuff again......
> > >
> > >Michael
> > >
> > >Wow, Mike! I wasn't aware that folks even remembered those days. I do
> > >remember that prior to me sharing new releases with the group, weeks
> > >would go by with no activity at ALL! That whole "burn the Brian"
> > >campaign by Rosenthal, was kinda fun and funny, in a childish way.
>What
> > >ever happened to old Sam? Did he break his neck in a mosh pit or
> > >something?
> > >
> > >I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members: How about an
> > >introduction message from everyone again?
> > >I'll start: "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue and Faith for
> > >APEMANIA and Creative Director for Make-up & Monsters Studios. When we
> > >(my crew and I) aren't dressing up as our favorite POTA characters, we
> > >make our livings by creating make-up effects for maybe some of your
> > >favorite films . Check out my Apemania profile and the ol' resume if
> > >you're enclined to know more <http://apemania.com/cast/brian.htm>
> > >
> > >Well, if the majority of the group would like me to let them know about
> > >new Apemania releases or events, I'll keep them coming.
> > >News of the day:
> > >
> > > * Apemania (the troupe) is planning to do several conventions prior
> > > to the release of the new film. The first one we are gearing up
>for
> > > will be in Las Vegas sometime in APe-ril, how ape-propos
> > > (apropos)?!
> > > * FOX INTERACTIVE will also be releasing the POTA Interactive game
>in
> > > the spring, and there has been talk about a three city
>promotional
> > > tour with Apemania in NYC, Chicago, and LA.
> > > * Vendors have added more collectibles to the Ape City Thrift shop
> > > pages, one that just might cap your day!
> > > <http://www.apemania.com/Thrift.htm>
> > > * We are always looking for fan contributions to our Junior G-Man
> > > <http://apemania.com/gman.htm> and Arts & Crafts pages
> > > <http://apemania.com/ARTS.htm> So com'on folks, show your
>stuff!!!
> > > * We just finished a Conquest display (lifesize)
> > > <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/MANNEQUINS/CONQUEST.htm> and are
> > > currently working on a restoration and fullsize display of
>Maurice
> > > Evans' original Dr. Zaius outfit.
> > > * We also just finished the first Casaer Economy Bust
> > > <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
> > > * The Nova and Cornelius resin kits are still on the carving
>blocks,
> > > as is a really fabulous General Ursus. It's doubtful we will see
> > > any of these before summer though.
> > > <http://apemania.com/RESIN_KITS.htm>
> > > * The long awaited Dr. Zira Economy Mask will debut soon, fun for
>you
> > > and the little woman, aye LordTZer0? The big delay on that is
> > > Zira's hairstyle and figuring a way to make them affordable.
> > > * And of course, Workshop foto pages galore!
> > >
> > >I'm sure I've forgotten a bushell of things, but I hope this'll do for
> > >starters.
> > >
> > >Have a great day folks! GO APE!!!
> > >
> > >Brian
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > _____

_____

.html Apemania plans to release a really nice piece this year.  Stay tuned!

brian

Larry Montgomery wrote:

Wow!  I never got around to collecting the cards.  My son who is 2 years of
age really digs all of the pota movies, although I don't let him watch some
of the scenes (he can see them a little later when he is ready.)

I have a question regarding the "Sacred Scrolls"...

Does anyone know where there is a set of them?  I think it would be
interesting.  Or how far they were taken.

Nice to hear from you brian

Larry

>From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
>Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [pota] Ban the Bri
>Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 09:03:04 -0800
>
>Hi Larry.  Welcome and thanx for sharing, especially about your mom's
>comment!
>
>My first memory of POTA's?  I was 3 years old coming out of the grocery
>store
>with my Mother in Cuccamunga, California.  Being so low to the ground at
>that
>age, parking lots were always a treasure trove of goodies and adventure, so
>my
>eyes were always searching for stuff.
>
>When we got to the car that day, I looked down and noticed a photograph on
>the
>ground.  I didn't touch it because what I saw scared me nearly to death!  A
>man
>in a cage with a blonde haired ape WEARING CLOTHES looking in at him.  I
>was so
>scared of the fact that someone  had lost that photograph , they were
>probably
>looking for it,  the cage-place must've been near my house, and "they" knew
>I
>had seen the photo!  My mother couldn't figure out why I was so quiet the
>rest
>of the day.  I never told her about the photo of the monkey and the man in
>the
>cage, because I thought they'd come and get her too!
>
>Such was my terrifying introduction to bubble-gum cards.  Heck, at 3 years
>of
>age, every foto is REAL!!!
>
>Brian
>
>Larry Montgomery wrote:
>
> > Hello all...
> >
> > I would like to introduce myself.  My name is Larry Montgomery and I
>have
> > been a POTA fan ever since I first saw the movie at a drive in back in
>1967
> > with my Mom and Dad.  The only part that I really remember was the
>landing
> > sequence the scarecrows and the opening scenes of the Gorillas on
>horseback.
> >   I can remember my Mom saying "oh! I think I saw one!"  right before
>the
> > full face shot.
> >
> > I have still got my original coloring book with my scribbles in it and
> > several of the puzzle kits.  I am kind of quirky in the fact that my
>main
> > interests lie not so much in the "Ape" society, but from Mankinds
>downfall
> > and how a misanthrope ends up defending all of humanity.  I also
>especially
> > dig how society ended up (I suppose a parallel future) in 1991.
> >
> > Anyway, I really enjoy the emails which come back and forth and it seems
> > that most of the contributors send imaginative and insightful thoughts.
> >
> > Go Humans
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > >From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
> > >Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> > >To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> > >Subject: [pota] Ban the Bri
> > >Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 08:03:38 -0800
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Michael Whitty wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep
> > >the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.
> > >There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed
> > >Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and
> > >Brian went a bit quiet after that.  I'm kinda hoping we can go back to
> > >hearing from Brian about new stuff again......
> > >
> > >Michael
> > >
> > >Wow, Mike!  I wasn't aware that folks even remembered those days.  I do
> > >remember that prior to me sharing new releases with the group, weeks
> > >would go by with no activity at ALL!  That whole "burn the Brian"
> > >campaign by Rosenthal, was kinda fun and funny, in a childish way.
>What
> > >ever happened to old Sam?  Did he break his neck in a mosh pit or
> > >something?
> > >
> > >I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members:  How about an
> > >introduction message from everyone again?
> > >I'll start:  "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue and Faith for
> > >APEMANIA and Creative Director for Make-up & Monsters Studios.  When we
> > >(my crew and I) aren't dressing up as our favorite POTA characters, we
> > >make our livings by creating make-up effects for maybe some of your
> > >favorite films . Check out my Apemania profile and the ol' resume if
> > >you're enclined to know more <http://apemania.com/cast/brian.htm>
> > >
> > >Well, if the majority of the group would like me to let them know about
> > >new Apemania releases or events, I'll keep them coming.
> > >News of the day:
> > >
> > >    * Apemania (the troupe) is planning to do several conventions prior
> > >      to the release of the new film. The first one we are gearing up
>for
> > >      will be in Las Vegas sometime in APe-ril, how ape-propos
> > >      (apropos)?!
> > >    * FOX INTERACTIVE will also be releasing the POTA Interactive game
>in
> > >      the spring, and there has been talk about a three city
>promotional
> > >      tour with Apemania in NYC, Chicago, and LA.
> > >    * Vendors have added more collectibles to the Ape City Thrift shop
> > >      pages, one that just might cap your day!
> > >      <http://www.apemania.com/Thrift.htm>
> > >    * We are always looking for fan contributions to our Junior G-Man
> > >      <http://apemania.com/gman.htm> and Arts & Crafts pages
> > >      <http://apemania.com/ARTS.htm>  So com'on folks, show your
>stuff!!!
> > >    * We just finished a Conquest display (lifesize)
> > >      <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/MANNEQUINS/CONQUEST.htm> and are
> > >      currently working on a restoration and fullsize display of
>Maurice
> > >      Evans' original Dr. Zaius outfit.
> > >    * We also just finished the first Casaer Economy Bust
> > >      <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
> > >    * The Nova and Cornelius resin kits are still on the carving
>blocks,
> > >      as is a really fabulous General Ursus.  It's doubtful we will see
> > >      any of these before summer though.
> > >      <http://apemania.com/RESIN_KITS.htm>
> > >    * The long awaited Dr. Zira Economy Mask will debut soon, fun for
>you
> > >      and the little woman, aye LordTZer0? The big delay on that is
> > >      Zira's hairstyle and figuring a way to make them affordable.
> > >    * And of course, Workshop foto pages galore!
> > >
> > >I'm sure I've forgotten a bushell of things, but I hope this'll do for
> > >starters.
> > >
> > >Have a great day folks!  GO APE!!!
> > >
> > >Brian
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
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"You are walking pestilence!  The sooner you are disposed of, the better."

:-)
 

Larry Montgomery wrote:

I'm not from Ft. Wayne Indianna, but Florissant Missouri.

THIS WHOLE THING IS INSANE!!!! WHAT HAVE I DONE??!!??!

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Ok, you can cut pieces out of me, but you're doing it out of fear

REMEMBER THAT DOCTOR BECAUSE YOURE AFRAID OF ME WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF
DOCTOR??????????????

Ahem....

You guys are cool!

Larry

>From: Brian Dumont <afryt4u@...>
>Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [pota] Larry Montgomery
>Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 11:03:25 -0800
>
>
>"You are walking pestilence! The sooner you are disposed of, the better."
>
>:-)
>
>
>Larry Montgomery wrote:
>
> > I'm not from Ft. Wayne Indianna, but Florissant Missouri.
> >
> > THIS WHOLE THING IS INSANE!!!! WHAT HAVE I DONE??!!??!

_____

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Michael Whitty wrote:
 

I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.
There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and
Brian went a bit quiet after that.  I'm kinda hoping we can go back to hearing from Brian about new stuff again......
 
Michael

Wow, Mike!  I wasn't aware that folks even remembered those days.  I do remember that prior to me sharing new releases with the group, weeks would go by with no activity at ALL!  That whole "burn the Brian" campaign by Rosenthal, was kinda fun and funny, in a childish way.  What ever happened to old Sam?  Did he break his neck in a mosh pit or something?

I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members:  How about an introduction message from everyone again?
I'll start:  "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue and Faith for APEMANIA and Creative Director for Make-up & Monsters Studios.  When we (my crew and I) aren't dressing up as our favorite POTA characters, we make our livings by creating make-up effects for maybe some of your favorite films . Check out my Apemania profile and the ol' resume if you're enclined to know more <http://apemania.com/cast/brian.htm>

Well, if the majority of the group would like me to let them know about new Apemania releases or events, I'll keep them coming.
News of the day:

• Apemania (the troupe) is planning to do several conventions prior to the release of the new film. The first one we are gearing up for will be in Las Vegas sometime in APe-ril, how ape-propos (apropos)?!
• FOX INTERACTIVE will also be releasing the POTA Interactive game in the spring, and there has been talk about a three city promotional tour with Apemania in NYC, Chicago, and LA.
• Vendors have added more collectibles to the Ape City Thrift shop pages, one that just might cap your day! <http://www.apemania.com/Thrift.htm>
• We are always looking for fan contributions to our Junior G-Man <http://apemania.com/gman.htm> and Arts & Crafts pages <http://apemania.com/ARTS.htm>  So com'on folks, show your stuff!!!
• We just finished a Conquest display (lifesize) <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/MANNEQUINS/CONQUEST.htm> and are currently working on a restoration and fullsize display of Maurice Evans' original Dr. Zaius outfit.
• We also just finished the first Casaer Economy Bust <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
• The Nova and Cornelius resin kits are still on the carving blocks, as is a really fabulous General Ursus.  It's doubtful we will see any of these before summer though. <http://apemania.com/RESIN_KITS.htm>
• The long awaited Dr. Zira Economy Mask will debut soon, fun for you and the little woman, aye LordTZer0? The big delay on that is Zira's hairstyle and figuring a way to make them affordable.
• And of course, Workshop foto pages galore!

I'm sure I've forgotten a bushell of things, but I hope this'll do for starters.

Have a great day folks!  GO APE!!!

Brian
 
 
 
 

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.html Love MY job?  God, I would gladly give it all up for a normal life!!!  You know, adoring wife waiting at home with open arms, white picket fences, screaming kids, barking dogs, cats fighting at wee morning hours, metal detectors and drug addictions at elementary schools, teen pregnancy, 45% tax brackets...eh, you know  what?   I think I'll keep my dumb job.  :-/

Michael Whitty wrote:

 God I love your job Brian..... 

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Dumont [mailto:afryt4u@...]
Sent: Thursday, 8 February 2001 3:04
To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pota] Ban the Bri
 

Michael Whitty wrote:
 

I think it was before your time Alex but some time Brian used to keep the group up to speed with new Apemania releases.
There was a particularly outspoken member of the group who believed Brian was promoting his capitalistic ways and
Brian went a bit quiet after that.  I'm kinda hoping we can go back to hearing from Brian about new stuff again......

Michael

Wow, Mike!  I wasn't aware that folks even remembered those days.  I do remember that prior to me sharing new releases with the group, weeks would go by with no activity at ALL!  That whole "burn the Brian" campaign by Rosenthal, was kinda fun and funny, in a childish way.  What ever happened to old Sam?  Did he break his neck in a mosh pit or something?

I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members:  How about an introduction message from everyone again?
I'll start:  "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue and Faith for APEMANIA and Creative Director for Make-up & Monsters Studios.  When we (my crew and I) aren't dressing up as our favorite POTA characters, we make our livings by creating make-up effects for maybe some of your favorite films . Check out my Apemania profile and the ol' resume if you're enclined to know more <http://apemania.com/cast/brian.htm>

Well, if the majority of the group would like me to let them know about new Apemania releases or events, I'll keep them coming.
News of the day:

• Apemania (the troupe) is planning to do several conventions prior to the release of the new film. The first one we are gearing up for will be in Las Vegas sometime in APe-ril, how ape-propos (apropos)?!
• FOX INTERACTIVE will also be releasing the POTA Interactive game in the spring, and there has been talk about a three city promotional tour with Apemania in NYC, Chicago, and LA.
• Vendors have added more collectibles to the Ape City Thrift shop pages, one that just might cap your day! <http://www.apemania.com/Thrift.htm>
• We are always looking for fan contributions to our Junior G-Man <http://apemania.com/gman.htm> and Arts & Crafts pages <http://apemania.com/ARTS.htm>  So com'on folks, show your stuff!!!
• We just finished a Conquest display (lifesize) <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/MANNEQUINS/CONQUEST.htm> and are currently working on a restoration and fullsize display of Maurice Evans' original Dr. Zaius outfit.
• We also just finished the first Casaer Economy Bust <http://apemania.com/DISPLAYS/BUSTS.htm>
• The Nova and Cornelius resin kits are still on the carving blocks, as is a really fabulous General Ursus.  It's doubtful we will see any of these before summer though. <http://apemania.com/RESIN_KITS.htm>
• The long awaited Dr. Zira Economy Mask will debut soon, fun for you and the little woman, aye LordTZer0? The big delay on that is Zira's hairstyle and figuring a way to make them affordable.
• And of course, Workshop foto pages galore!

I'm sure I've forgotten a bushell of things, but I hope this'll do for starters.

Have a great day folks!  GO APE!!!

Brian
 
 
 

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Hello again everyone. This is John from Long Island(somewhere in the
Forbidden Zone). I first saw POTA when it was rereleased on a double-bill
(remember those?)with Battle. They showed Battle first, then POTA.
Omega-Alpha. I was totally blown away. I thought Battle was ok, but POTA was
like nothing I had ever seen before. Kind of saw the series in a roundabout
way. I never saw Beneath on it's initial release. My first POTA flick was
Escape, then Conquest, Battle and POTA. I was really fascinated by the
makeup, of course. But then when I saw Nova in the cornfield....let's say she
added a new dimension to my POTA interest. For years I thought I was the only
POTA fan in the world. But then, thanks to Silicon Valley, I got hooked up to
the net and found out that was far from the truth. I really enjoy being a
part of this group. I find all of your posting to be interesting, insightful
and funny. And although people can get testy from time to time, hey, that's
life. Nothin' personal. And I'm really glad that we have this sounding board
what with the reimagining coming out. Gotta go for now, see/read you all
later, John

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Hey Alex -

Just delurking a moment to say a big "yer welcome" for
that picture disk again.  My computer went off to the doctor
just after my last note down your way and just returned a couple
of days back.

Anyhow, I'm still spinning your MP3 disk pretty loudly every time
the wife goes out.

I'd noticed a few months back that all those cool black & whites
of the Icarus ship had gone from that site (one Saturday morning,
when I went back looking for more -  natch :-) ) 
Glad to hear you're thinking of putting some from that disk on
the prophecysite.

As for that cool Escape script... I don't have the Marvel
magazines anymore (sigh....) but as I recall the adaptation,
I think it followed this version pretty closely.

catch ya later
Kurt

Thanks again Kurt.

I'll be finishing the original section this week (fingers crossed) and I'll have the Icarus pics posted as well. I have Escape, Conquest and Battle to complete on some sections. I have an extra copy on that Escape issue you spoke of so I'll send it to you along with the music video cd. (I just never saw that cut version in movie script form before)

 

I once bought the whole POTA lot of 29 issues on e-bay, so the ones I originaly purchased as a young chimp in the '70s are still stored away. I think they come out to about 12 or 13 repeated issues I have now. (Sorry Terry but I got the whole 29 issues really cheat that day on e-bay)

I know someone was asking for issue #6 on the e-group but that's not one of my repeats, sorry, if it were I would have sent him that as well.

 

Thanks again Kurt.

 

Best,

 

Alex

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<< I'd also like to make a request of the webgroup members: How about an
introduction message from everyone again?
I'll start: "Hi, I'm Brian Penikas, Keeper of the Glue >>

Hi, I've been and Apes fan since the first film. I'm T, the Kim Hunter fan.
If there is someone who thinks he's # 1 please speak up, so I can add you to
my collection in The Great Kim Hunter Museum. I've reserved
www.kimhunter.com in hopes of starting an on-line museum, but since a good
deal of my spare change goes to my collections, I could use any advice about
cheap cyber real-estate and inexpensive page maker programs. As a Hunter fan
I root for the chimps. I always felt they should be fighting the gorillas,
and orangutans instead of humans, but they are such hippy pacifists they
don't really fight anyone.

I've played in a lot of punk bands, of late I was Lord T Bag of The Caffiends
-- not the ones from Pasadena, we were a Texas band who predated them. As
far a this group being the bollocks, last time I was in London, that was a
bad thing. Maybe that was a "load of bollocks" that was bad. Music is on
the back burner for now, as I'm studying film. I think Brian has a great
job. I suppose he's been hit up for work by every film person under the
foam, but Brian, if you ever need an extra hand, I'm there my friend.

Please excuse any ranting and raving I may have done in the past. As an Ape
fan I have strong feelings as to how any film using that name should go, and
much of the way those feelings are expressed is for dramtic or comic effect.

In a message dated 2/7/01 11:20:01 AM Central Standard Time,
afryt4u@... writes:

<< I have been a POTA fan ever since I first saw the movie at a drive in back
in 1967
with my Mom and Dad. >>

POTA wasn't release until '68, if I'm wrong and your drive-in had some
advanced screening, I apologize. I saw it first run spring of '68 with my
Dad. Sorry to be a stickler for detail Larry, but Heston didn't even see a
rough screening until Halloween of '67, and says it opened in New York on
February 15, 1968. Don't worry, I had to look it up myself . . . I was very
young at the time too.

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I will pay the best dollar for:

 

POTA Magazine #18-29 (marvel)

Adventures On POTA #6-11 (marvel)

Return to the POTA #1-3 paperbacks from cartoon series

POTA Lord of the Apes #4 paperback from tv series

 

 

Well, I've crack open the my safe and here is what I have:

Issues: 17, 29, 8, 10, 14, 11, 2, 3 and 15

The Escape 1st issue I'll be sending to Kurt as promised. Thought is was more but there's only a total of 10 repeated issues.

 

This what I'll do Terry to be fair about it.

I'm offering these repeated mags for free to anyone on the e-group who needs them for their set. (one for each who requests) I'll hold 29 for you Terry sence it covers your #18-29 Marvel request. And if no one asks for the rest, then the rest will be sent to you for free. (for free is my way dude) Fair enough?

 

All this is for free, for all they will do is collect dust because these are repeated issues for me. I'll give a 4 day deadline, until sunday. After that the rest I'll send to you on monday along with all requests by others.

 

THE HUNT WILL END in -T 4 days. :o)

 

Best,

 

Alex   

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I've reserved
www.kimhunter.com in hopes of starting an on-line museum, but since a good
deal of my spare change goes to my collections, I could use any advice about
cheap cyber real-estate and inexpensive page maker programs.

 

 

 

Cheapest way to go T is free server. The only problem is that you would have to put up with their advertisment banners. (I personaly can't stand them, and also I can't have a free server because I deal in multimedia, and you do need a great deal of hard drive space and bandwidth space to run such a site)But it is the cheapest way to go.

 

I have about 500 megs of space, with about 300 megs held just for the remake stuff soon to be coming out. But if you want to pay, you maybe able to get something as cheap as $15.00 a month for about 30 megs or so. Just go to your favorite search engine and type out "free server" or "web hosting".

 

As for creating a site, just go to your local software store and pick up the best page maker you can find or afford. There all quite simple to use, the hardest part is being creative. For what you will create is waht you will display on the web. But you will find that with time practice you will get better at it.

 

Best,

 

Alex 

 

 

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In a message dated 2/7/01 12:10:31 PM Central Standard Time,
uscha_dierdorff@... writes:

<< My son who is 2 years of age really digs all of the pota movies, >>

Wow, my nephew, who is 12, thinks they're okay. I think the new film will be
more his kind of movie. I hope it will be my kind of movie too, but we'll
see. I can understand though. It's a different frame of reference, when you
consider what had come before it, and that has since that we had yet to see.
There goes that Time thing again! A picture of the artist painting a picture
of the artist painting a picture...

Wow, I guess your right. Ah the good old days.

Larry

>From: LordTZer0@...
>Reply-To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>To: pota@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [pota] Larry Montgomery
>Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 21:38:27 EST
>
>In a message dated 2/7/01 11:20:01 AM Central Standard Time,
>afryt4u@... writes:
>
><< I have been a POTA fan ever since I first saw the movie at a drive in
>back
>in 1967
> with my Mom and Dad. >>
>
> POTA wasn't release until '68, if I'm wrong and your drive-in had some
>advanced screening, I apologize. I saw it first run spring of '68 with my
>Dad. Sorry to be a stickler for detail Larry, but Heston didn't even see a
>rough screening until Halloween of '67, and says it opened in New York on
>February 15, 1968. Don't worry, I had to look it up myself . . . I was
>very
>young at the time too.

_____

.htmlHey Everyone,

On February 8th, 1968 "Planet of the Apes" had its World Premiere at the
Capital Theatre in New York City.   So today, Feb. 8th 2001, is its 33rd
Anniversary. (By the way, "2001: A Space Odyssey" had its world premiere in
the same theatre on April 3, 1968)

My name is Rory.  I was eight years old in 1968 and living on Long Island.  I
can vividly recall coming home from school one day and watching on TV this
strange commercial for a new movie.  It showed first three astronauts
trekking across a wasteland, then suddenly this gorilla appeared (the Hunt
Leader).  My eyes widened and my jaw dropped.  "What is this!"  I had to run
out and tell my friends all about this commercial I had just seen.  In April,
after "Planet" had finished its run in NYC and had opened wide, I finally saw
this movie that was already an obsession with me.  I can remember thinking
during the movie that since I saw Charlton Heston go to sleep in the
beginning, he'd probably wake up at the end and discover it was all a dream.  
For that reason the ending came as a tremendous shock to me and I remember
leaving the theatre numb and almost unable to speak.  On other movie has ever
had the impact of "Planet of the Apes" for me.  This is one reason why I
doubt I'll like the new movie no matter how good it is.  I only hope it's a
hit so it focuses new attention on the original.

Hey, does anyone out there know the date "Planet of the Apes" opened in Los
Angeles in 1968?

Thanks.<.html

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To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 9:05 PM

Subject: Re: [pota] Ban the Bri

I've reserved
www.kimhunter.com in hopes of starting an on-line museum, but since a good
deal of my spare change goes to my collections, I could use any advice about
cheap cyber real-estate and inexpensive page maker programs.

 

 

 

Cheapest way to go T is free server. The only problem is that you would have to put up with their advertisment banners. (I personaly can't stand them, and also I can't have a free server because I deal in multimedia, and you do need a great deal of hard drive space and bandwidth space to run such a site)But it is the cheapest way to go.

 

I have about 500 megs of space, with about 300 megs held just for the remake stuff soon to be coming out. But if you want to pay, you maybe able to get something as cheap as $15.00 a month for about 30 megs or so. Just go to your favorite search engine and type out "free server" or "web hosting".

 

As for creating a site, just go to your local software store and pick up the best page maker you can find or afford. There all quite simple to use, the hardest part is being creative. For what you will create is waht you will display on the web. But you will find that with time practice you will get better at it.

 

Best,

 

Alex 

 

 

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In a message dated 2/7/01 5:46:33 PM Central Standard Time,
JSe3689836@... writes:

<< This is John from Long Island >>
We shall have to call you Long John, from Treasure Island.

Thanks Alex,

I'll have to put only the best stuff on to save space. I have some extras of
the more common items. I'll offer those for sale to help offset the costs.
Of course I'd consider selling some the rare items, if the price was right,
but I can't really imagine that happening. Who would pay more than me?


T

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In Heston's book The Actors Life which appears as a series of journal
entries, he mentions the Apes NY opening on Feb. 15th and again on Mar 2nd.
Then he talks about doing Sullivan en route to a quick European your ahead of
the openings there. You'd think he'd mention LA's opening since he lives
there.

In a message dated 2/8/01 12:49:59 AM Central Standard Time,
comicsape@... writes:

<< not sure if you would get your money all back if you did pay highly for
your stuff!>>

Some of the items were a bargain! For example a huge Betrayed poster from
France. On the other hand, I ended up in a bidding war over the famous
Zirographer photo from Beneath and ended up paying top dollar for that one.

T

Do you have a list of what is in your collection?

Michael


-----Original Message-----
From: LordTZer0@... [LordTZer0@...]
Sent: Thursday, 8 February 2001 17:42
To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [pota] webstuff


Thanks Alex,

I'll have to put only the best stuff on to save space. I have some extras
of
the more common items. I'll offer those for sale to help offset the costs.
Of course I'd consider selling some the rare items, if the price was right,
but I can't really imagine that happening. Who would pay more than me?


T

In a message dated 2/7/01 11:55:03 PM Central Standard Time,
comicsape@... writes:

<< you have to watch out registering www.kimhunter.com without her
permission, though of course she might be flattered too! >>

That, of course, is up to her. Whatever she decides, goes. I'm just holding
it for her. I hate to see these domain name profiteers. I can understand if
it's a corporation . . . but someone's name? That just wrong. I don't
expect to make a penny, quite the reverse in fact.

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----- Original Message -----

From: LordTZer0@...

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 1:18 AM

Subject: Re: [pota] kim hunter.com

In a message dated 2/7/01 11:55:03 PM Central Standard Time,
comicsape@... writes:

<< you have to watch out registering www.kimhunter.com without her
permission, though of course she might be flattered too!  >>

That, of course, is up to her.  Whatever she decides, goes.  I'm just holding
it for her.  I hate to see these domain name profiteers.  I can understand if
it's a corporation . . . but someone's name?  That just wrong.  I don't
expect to make a penny, quite the reverse in fact.

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In a message dated 2/8/01 1:04:43 AM Central Standard Time,
whitty@... writes:

<< Do you have a list of what is in your collection? >>

No, I should make one when I find the time. Though I'm not sure the group
would be interested, as most of it isn't Apes related. Some are unique, like
a star card from inside a Danish cereal box in the 40s and a record from the
60s of her reading poems. By the way, if anyone has her Simon and Schuster
reading of The Velveteen Rabbit, I'm buying! Also videos of Storm Center,
You Came Along, Anything Can Happen or Betrayed. They are the holy grails
for Hunter hunters.

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----- Original Message -----

From: Alexander Ruiz

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 7:05 PM

Subject: Re: [pota] Ban the Bri

I've reserved
www.kimhunter.com in hopes of starting an on-line museum, but since a good
deal of my spare change goes to my collections, I could use any advice about
cheap cyber real-estate and inexpensive page maker programs.

 

 

 

Cheapest way to go T is free server. The only problem is that you would have to put up with their advertisment banners. (I personaly can't stand them, and also I can't have a free server because I deal in multimedia, and you do need a great deal of hard drive space and bandwidth space to run such a site)But it is the cheapest way to go.

 

I have about 500 megs of space, with about 300 megs held just for the remake stuff soon to be coming out. But if you want to pay, you maybe able to get something as cheap as $15.00 a month for about 30 megs or so. Just go to your favorite search engine and type out "free server" or "web hosting".

 

As for creating a site, just go to your local software store and pick up the best page maker you can find or afford. There all quite simple to use, the hardest part is being creative. For what you will create is waht you will display on the web. But you will find that with time practice you will get better at it.

 

Best,

 

Alex 

 

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Alexander Ruiz

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 7:05 PM

Subject: Re: [pota] Ban the Bri

I've reserved
www.kimhunter.com in hopes of starting an on-line museum, but since a good
deal of my spare change goes to my collections, I could use any advice about
cheap cyber real-estate and inexpensive page maker programs.

 

 

 

Cheapest way to go T is free server. The only problem is that you would have to put up with their advertisment banners. (I personaly can't stand them, and also I can't have a free server because I deal in multimedia, and you do need a great deal of hard drive space and bandwidth space to run such a site)But it is the cheapest way to go.

 

I have about 500 megs of space, with about 300 megs held just for the remake stuff soon to be coming out. But if you want to pay, you maybe able to get something as cheap as $15.00 a month for about 30 megs or so. Just go to your favorite search engine and type out "free server" or "web hosting".

 

As for creating a site, just go to your local software store and pick up the best page maker you can find or afford. There all quite simple to use, the hardest part is being creative. For what you will create is waht you will display on the web. But you will find that with time practice you will get better at it.

 

Best,

 

Alex 

 

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Alexander Ruiz

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 7:05 PM

Subject: Re: [pota] Ban the Bri

I've reserved
www.kimhunter.com in hopes of starting an on-line museum, but since a good
deal of my spare change goes to my collections, I could use any advice about
cheap cyber real-estate and inexpensive page maker programs.

 

 

 

Cheapest way to go T is free server. The only problem is that you would have to put up with their advertisment banners. (I personaly can't stand them, and also I can't have a free server because I deal in multimedia, and you do need a great deal of hard drive space and bandwidth space to run such a site)But it is the cheapest way to go.

 

I have about 500 megs of space, with about 300 megs held just for the remake stuff soon to be coming out. But if you want to pay, you maybe able to get something as cheap as $15.00 a month for about 30 megs or so. Just go to your favorite search engine and type out "free server" or "web hosting".

 

As for creating a site, just go to your local software store and pick up the best page maker you can find or afford. There all quite simple to use, the hardest part is being creative. For what you will create is waht you will display on the web. But you will find that with time practice you will get better at it.

 

Best,

 

Alex 

 

 

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LordT: No need to apologize for any "ranting and raving"--

Some of us found it amusing!

:-)

'Belated best wishes for the New Year!

Best, Jim Burns

Wow Jeff,

You certainly have led a charmed ape life. I too had loads of ape stuff as a
kid. Most was lost in the mists of time, but a lot has been replaced at
great expense. If I had know it was going to appreciate I would have taken
better care of it. I checked the book out of the library and looked up every
article written. I bought the novels and masks, anything else I could get my
hands on. Before they had foam kits I was sculpting appliances in clay and
coating them in latex. Making hair goods out of fake fur and blending my own
hair in one strand at a time. My folks got me some publicity stills from Fox
of Beneath of which my fave was the one where Zira examines Brent and Nova.
I was fascinated the way Kim Hunter could project her through the make up,
and I would spot those expressive eyes and soothing voice on TV in other
films and shows. The first time without even knowing what she looked like.
Several years ago, thanks to the Internet, I found out she had written Loose
In The Kitchen. Had I know before I have bought it when it was first
published. I started to contact her shortly after reading that. What kind
of fan am I? I asked myself . . . All I have are a few Ape pictures. So,
again thanks to the Internet, I began collecting everything I could get!
Now, I dare say, I have one of, if not the, best collection of Kim Hunter
memorabilia around! Though much is not Apes related, of the ape stuff my
faves are the behind the scenes ones, where she's reading a book or having a
smoke. I just saw a couple of photos on eBay through Butterfields they were
asking top dollar for. I'm happy to say I've gotten better for less. Though
I paid more for the one of her lensing a shot in the camera of the Ape City
Coliseum. The originals will always have a special place in my heart. I'll
go see the new movie, maybe more than once. But it can't be better than the
originals -- Not for me! How could it be? No Zira...No Kim.

In a message dated 2/8/01 7:19:51 AM Central Standard Time,
jameshburns@... writes:

<< Some of us found it amusing!

:-) >>

Thanks Jim!
I'll find something to go off on as long as it's appreciated.

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well good luck

 

someone else had mentioned about reserving

theplanetoftheapes.com

 

i have also thought of doing somethin similar but wasnt sure about whats right to do

 

bruce springsteen lost a case this week to win brucespringstee.com

 

the site is being used by fans to promote his career and therefore the judge said they did not use the site for any other reason than to positively promote him so he let them keep it!!

 

Well for those looking for a good domain name:

simianworld.com is a good idea.

 

I believe it's up for grabs.

 

Best,

 

Alex

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Those blueprints from the new movie are on e-bay again. Didn't they pull that? - - - Jeff Krueger

 

 

Well, the auction was pulled off of e-bay the first time.

But maybe the guy ended up clearing the air and had approval if he returned it to ebay. I believe he has more than one type of blueprint.

 

Best,

 

Alex

 

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LordT - - -

I've heard descriptions from the set that Bonham-Carter looks like Kim
Hunter in makeup. But I'm sure that wouldn't sway you. Before they even
started filming, Kim said she wouldn't participate if asked. She's been the
most vocal opponent of the remake that I've heard. She also turned down a
request to be in the TV series. That's why I find it odd reports that she'll
do a convention when the movie comes out. As far as I know she doesn't do
conventions; her love is theatre.
But you couldn't ask for a sweeter lady. I met her at the 30th anniversary
thing and have written her the last few Christmases. She always writes back,
and I've heard from others she's good at fulfilling requests like autographs
and such. She's one of the all time favorites for "Ape" fans. - - - - Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: <LordTZer0@...>
To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 5:36 AM
Subject: Re: [pota] Ape Man's Burden (bio)


>
>
> Wow Jeff,
>
> You certainly have led a charmed ape life. I too had loads of ape stuff
as a
> kid. Most was lost in the mists of time, but a lot has been replaced at
> great expense. If I had know it was going to appreciate I would have
taken
> better care of it. I checked the book out of the library and looked up
every
> article written. I bought the novels and masks, anything else I could get
my
> hands on. Before they had foam kits I was sculpting appliances in clay
and
> coating them in latex. Making hair goods out of fake fur and blending my
own
> hair in one strand at a time. My folks got me some publicity stills from
Fox
> of Beneath of which my fave was the one where Zira examines Brent and
Nova.
> I was fascinated the way Kim Hunter could project her through the make up,
> and I would spot those expressive eyes and soothing voice on TV in other
> films and shows. The first time without even knowing what she looked
like.
> Several years ago, thanks to the Internet, I found out she had written
Loose
> In The Kitchen. Had I know before I have bought it when it was first
> published. I started to contact her shortly after reading that. What
kind
> of fan am I? I asked myself . . . All I have are a few Ape pictures. So,
> again thanks to the Internet, I began collecting everything I could get!
> Now, I dare say, I have one of, if not the, best collection of Kim Hunter
> memorabilia around! Though much is not Apes related, of the ape stuff my
> faves are the behind the scenes ones, where she's reading a book or having
a
> smoke. I just saw a couple of photos on eBay through Butterfields they
were
> asking top dollar for. I'm happy to say I've gotten better for less.
Though
> I paid more for the one of her lensing a shot in the camera of the Ape
City
> Coliseum. The originals will always have a special place in my heart.
I'll
> go see the new movie, maybe more than once. But it can't be better than
the
> originals -- Not for me! How could it be? No Zira...No Kim.
>
>
>
>
>

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----- Original Message -----

From: Alexander Ruiz

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 7:30 AM

Subject: Re: [pota] kim hunter.com

well good luck

 

someone else had mentioned about reserving

theplanetoftheapes.com

 

i have also thought of doing somethin similar but wasnt sure about whats right to do

 

bruce springsteen lost a case this week to win brucespringstee.com

 

the site is being used by fans to promote his career and therefore the judge said they did not use the site for any other reason than to positively promote him so he let them keep it!!

 

Well for those looking for a good domain name:

simianworld.com is a good idea.

 

I believe it's up for grabs.

 

Best,

 

Alex

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Thanks for the site link, Brian. What's interesting is the bio for Heston's
son Fraser. Pretty much everything is with his dad, including that Bible
series. It's cool they can work together. - - - - Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Dumont" <afryt4u@...>
To: <pota@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2001 8:48 PM
Subject: [pota] Heston to appear in THE LAST MAN CLUB


> Chuck Heston apparently will be starring in a new film is about the last
> hurrah of four aging "greatest generation" survivors of a World War II
> B-17 bomber crew. Here's the link for more info
> <http://www.lastmanclub.com>
>
> Brian
>
>
>
>
>
>

.html I never thought I'd say this, but "Vanity Fair" rocks! Go to movieheadlines.net  to see the new pics and then pick up the issue. - - - Jeff Krueger

----- Original Message -----

From: Brian Dumont

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, February 02, 2001 3:48 PM

Subject: Re: [pota] Taylor's Spaceship Project Update

Hey Guys,

I just had to  chime in here.  They only built one full size Ick.  Contact Phil Broad, who is the last known model maker to have extensively foto-documeneted the ship <http://icarus.simplenet.com/> he has a whole series of pages on his site with FANTASTIC photos that he personally took of the ship while it was sitting on FOX's backlot.

Brian

Ken & Heather Taylor wrote:

"What about Escape?  They had the whole thing out of the water.  You see the
entire ship there."

Which brings us to another point, Is the ship in "Escape" the same as the one in
"Planet"? The hatch is in a different position and it doesn't appear to be as big
as the ship seen in "Planet". The "Escape" ship certainly looks to be the same as
the one used in the TV series pilot.

Best,
KEN

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To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 9:34 AM

Subject: Re: [pota] e-bay

Those blueprints from the new movie are on e-bay again. Didn't they pull that? - - - Jeff Krueger

 

 

Well, the auction was pulled off of e-bay the first time.

But maybe the guy ended up clearing the air and had approval if he returned it to ebay. I believe he has more than one type of blueprint.

 

Best,

 

Alex

 

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LordTZer0@... <LordTZer0@...> wrote:

>far a this group being the bollocks, last time I was in London, that was a
>bad thing. Maybe that was a "load of bollocks" that was bad.

The difference is in the wee word "the".

"It's bollocks" = it's bad.
"It's the bollocks" = it's good.

I've noticed much the same with rappers - why exactly is something "sh*t"
when it's bad but "the sh*t" if it's good?

Oh well. Before I lower the tone even further, I'll just go and write up my
contribution to the whole "who am I" thing.

Alan

Okay, let's see... I'm Alan and I'm with Dave Ballard in the UK PotA gang
(inflated prices and all) but from the other side of the border (about 15
miles north of Edinburgh to be precise). Whisky, haggis, Jimmy Shand and
bagpipes are all great, and I am tight-fisted, but alas I don't have ginger
hair or an affinity with tartan. And if we're using local dialect then I
would like to back Dave up and say that this group is indeed "the dug's
baws".

Born in 1977, I avoided apemania (the phenomenon, not the lovely make-up
guys) but still grew up with a love of sci-fi. Like almost every kid my age,
I loved the Star Wars films and played with the toys, read the comics, etc.

However, unlike most of the other kids my age, I also had a love of old
dinosaur movies, particularly the kind that featured Doug McLure rescuing a
damsel in distress, watching all his friends being eaten by monsters and
then making it out while it falls down around him. This in turn led to me
being fixed to the TV every Saturday afternoon when ITV in Scotland showed a
series of films under the banner "Lost Worlds".

In retrospect, quite what "Battle For The Planet of the Apes" was doing in a
"lost world" series of films I don't know, but I'm glad it was there. I was
instantly hooked. The original was later shown as a late-night double bill
with Beneath, but I missed the ending of the first one (missed the ending of
the original and I still loved it!!). I saw Conquest a couple of times next,
and managed to get it and Battle on tape. Being just a young lad, it never
occurred to me to hunt for videos of the films, so I eagerly awaited them on
TV.

I got the original on tape (blown away by the ending despite having seen a
couple of sequels) then a few years later got "Beneath" on tape too - it was
the second last one I saw and I loved it immensely. It took a while, but I
eventually saw "Escape", which I don't like as much but still really enjoy.

In the early 90s, my interest in comics took me to the Adventure series (and
later to old Marvel mags) where I found out about Ape Chronicles, which in
turn tuned me in to PotA fandom. Saw the TV series shortly after, but sadly
have yet to see the cartoon series.

My love of the series has spiralled out of control ever since, and still
regularly get ribbed by my friends about my obsession... and I love every
minute of it. I am also insanely jealous of Brian's job and Jeff's
hob-nobbing with the stars. Still, I hear some Scottish guy is writing a
book on PotA, maybe I can track him down - I've just had an idea for a
photoshoot involving some kilted gorillas...

Alan

Whoa, Pardners! For those who plan to run out and scoop up the "Vanity Fair"
"Ape" issue, watch out. I checked and the only issue I saw was Feb. 2001
(Keanu Reeves on the cover). This is in a plastic bag but I found one that
was opened and there were no "Apes" pictures. I guess those are in the March
issue which I assume is imminent. Meanwhile, enjoy the pictures on the
net. - - - Jeff Krueger

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Maxwell" <alan@...>
To: "Apes List" <pota@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 1:14 PM
Subject: [pota] Who am I?


> Okay, let's see... I'm Alan and I'm with Dave Ballard in the UK PotA gang
> (inflated prices and all) but from the other side of the border (about 15
> miles north of Edinburgh to be precise). Whisky, haggis, Jimmy Shand and
> bagpipes are all great, and I am tight-fisted, but alas I don't have
ginger
> hair or an affinity with tartan. And if we're using local dialect then I
> would like to back Dave up and say that this group is indeed "the dug's
> baws".
>
> Born in 1977, I avoided apemania (the phenomenon, not the lovely make-up
> guys) but still grew up with a love of sci-fi. Like almost every kid my
age,
> I loved the Star Wars films and played with the toys, read the comics,
etc.
>
> However, unlike most of the other kids my age, I also had a love of old
> dinosaur movies, particularly the kind that featured Doug McLure rescuing
a
> damsel in distress, watching all his friends being eaten by monsters and
> then making it out while it falls down around him. This in turn led to me
> being fixed to the TV every Saturday afternoon when ITV in Scotland showed
a
> series of films under the banner "Lost Worlds".
>
> In retrospect, quite what "Battle For The Planet of the Apes" was doing in
a
> "lost world" series of films I don't know, but I'm glad it was there. I
was
> instantly hooked. The original was later shown as a late-night double bill
> with Beneath, but I missed the ending of the first one (missed the ending
of
> the original and I still loved it!!). I saw Conquest a couple of times
next,
> and managed to get it and Battle on tape. Being just a young lad, it never
> occurred to me to hunt for videos of the films, so I eagerly awaited them
on
> TV.
>
> I got the original on tape (blown away by the ending despite having seen a
> couple of sequels) then a few years later got "Beneath" on tape too - it
was
> the second last one I saw and I loved it immensely. It took a while, but I
> eventually saw "Escape", which I don't like as much but still really
enjoy.
>
> In the early 90s, my interest in comics took me to the Adventure series
(and
> later to old Marvel mags) where I found out about Ape Chronicles, which in
> turn tuned me in to PotA fandom. Saw the TV series shortly after, but
sadly
> have yet to see the cartoon series.
>
> My love of the series has spiralled out of control ever since, and still
> regularly get ribbed by my friends about my obsession... and I love every
> minute of it. I am also insanely jealous of Brian's job and Jeff's
> hob-nobbing with the stars. Still, I hear some Scottish guy is writing a
> book on PotA, maybe I can track him down - I've just had an idea for a
> photoshoot involving some kilted gorillas...
>
> Alan
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

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ebay does not like "bootlegged" or "stolen" material listed

perhaps it is a different guy selling ANOTHER copy of it

otherwise the same guy is taking a big risk by posting it - they will shut him down again if they catch it.

 

 Well, I really wouldn't doubt it.

 

Best,

 

Alex

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Whoa, Pardners! For those who plan to run out and scoop up the "Vanity Fair"
"Ape" issue, watch out. I checked and the only issue I saw was Feb. 2001
(Keanu Reeves on the cover). This is in a plastic bag but I found one that
was opened and there were no "Apes" pictures. I guess those are in the March
issue which I assume is imminent. Meanwhile, enjoy the pictures on the
net. - - - Jeff Krueger

 

Thanks Jeff.

When it does come out, I'll be sure to buy up plenty of issues!

 

Best,

 

Alex 

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In a message dated 2/8/01 11:29:05 AM Central Standard Time,
williejoe@... writes:

<< I've heard descriptions from the set that Bonham-Carter looks like Kim
Hunter in makeup. But I'm sure that wouldn't sway you. >>

You're right, it doesn't. I guess she looks like her except with eyebrows,
and without hazel eyes, and a different nose, and different hair. You know,
come to think of it ... She looks nothing like her.

Yeah, Kim was so uncomfortable with the make-up her doctor recommended a
sedative before sitting down in the make-up chair. The one time when she did
feel ready to face the day without help, her make-up man told her if she ever
tried that again she could find herself a new one. Even if she was all for a
remake, the best any director could hope for, is a voice over.

<< and still regularly get ribbed by my friends about my obsession... and I
love every
minute of it. I am also insanely jealous of Brian's job and Jeff's
hob-nobbing with the stars. >>

Don't we all. You either get it or you don't. It's not something you can
explain to people. BTW, I made a supplemental post yesterday that has yet to
appear. Similar complaints have been made over at the Buckaroo Banzai group
as well as others. What is with Yahoo?

Man, Buton is looking like Xavier Cugat with that Chihuahua!

Jeff certainly has led a charmed ape life. I too had loads of ape stuff as a
kid. Most was lost in the mists of time, but a lot has been replaced at
great expense. If I had know it was going to appreciate in value I would
have taken better care of it. I checked the book out of the library and
looked up every article written about POTA. I bought the novels, anything
else I could get my hands on. Before they had foam kits I was sculpting
appliances in clay and coating them in latex. My folks got me some publicity
stills from Fox of Beneath of which my fave was the one where Zira examines
Brent and Nova. I was fascinated the way Kim Hunter could project through
the make up, and I would spot those eyes and that voice on TV in other films
and shows. The first time without even knowing what she looked like, I knew
it was her.

Several years ago, thanks to the Internet, I found out she had written Loose
In The Kitchen. I started to contacting her shortly after reading that.
"What kind of fan am I?" I asked myself . . . All I have are a few pics from
Apes. So, again thanks to the Internet, I began collecting everything I
could get! Now, I dare say, I have one of, if not the, best collections of
Kim Hunter memorabilia. Though much isn't Apes related, of the ape stuff, my
faves are the behind the scenes ones, where she's reading a book or having a
smoke. The originals will always have a special place in my heart. Nothing
against the new movie, I'll go see it, maybe more than once. But it can't be
better than the originals -- Not for me. How could it be? No Zira...No Kim.

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BTW, I made a supplemental post yesterday that has yet to
appear. 

 

Yeah tell me about it, I hate when a second post appears before the first post.

And sometimes even longer than that.

 

Crazy.

 

Alex

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Hi,

I'm Mark and I'm part of the UK ape troop. Born '69, I must have seen the
series when I was a Kid, and probably the Films back then. Only joined the
group in 2000 I think, after a local station had an Apes weekend, showin the
first three films. I suppose I'm an odball fan, in that I have no
collectibles, and only possess two apes book. As for me, I live by myself,
and when I'm not working for the space industry, I write music (have it
performed in a few places too - its contemporary classical).

Some have noticed the philosophical tone to my posts; I find the inversion
of intelligence and the social satire endlessley fascinating. That's what
makes me an apes fan.

I still think the original makeup is the best.

Mark

P.S. I wrote a vaguely apes-related novel last year, as some might possibly
know.