--- On Thu, 7/10/08, stenosaurus@... <stenosaurus@...> wrote:

> From: stenosaurus@... <stenosaurus@...>
> Subject: Re: [pota] Re: FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, YET....
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008, 10:04 PM
> The United States Topps "Land of the Giants TV
> set" would go for 3 grand on a bad day...with the box
> & wrapper about 6 grand total...if you could find a set
> that is. Almost as rare as these.
>
> Bruce
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: m c <aboro3085@...>
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 9:52 pm
> Subject: Re: [pota] Re: FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, YET....
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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> *** Yeah, that was me that pointed it out... ***
>
> --- On Wed, 7/9/08, Tim "apefan"
> <apefan23@...> wrote:
>
> From: Tim "apefan" <apefan23@...>
> Subject: Re: [pota] Re: FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, YET....
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 9:53 PM
>
>
> It was pointed out somewhere that they are not black
> bordered....it just looks
> that way in the pic...they have no borders.....
>
> I guess it's pretty damn rare to have a test set for it
> to be worth that
> much!
>
>
> --- On Wed, 7/9/08, James <JamesA1102@...> wrote:
>
> > From: James <JamesA1102@...>
> > Subject: [pota] Re: FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, YET....
> > To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 9:14 PM
> > Some how I get the feeling this is all part of an
> elaborate
> > con job. The
> > black bordered cards are the UK set.
> >
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Tim
> > \"apefan\""
> <apefan23@...>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I think he should have settled for the four
> grand!
> > >
> > >
> > > --- On Wed, 7/9/08, stenosaurus@...
> stenosaurus@...
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > From: stenosaurus@... stenosaurus@...
> > > > Subject: [pota] FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS,
> YET....
> > > > To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 11:51 AM
> > > > ...it was not enough to own this card set!
> Wonder
> > what the
> > > > reserve price was!
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330248178441&ssP\
> > ageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Bruce
> > >
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>Posted by: "Jeff" skintricks@... skintricks
>I still have mine, but my son accidentally ripped his arms and hands
>off about 20 yrs ago. Now it sits in the garage in a box.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, William Burge <billburge48@...> wrote:

planet ad from the houston post 12-68 from william burge

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I just read an interview with collector Wes Shank, The Man Who Owns "The Blob".....and he said this:

"My next favorite, it's hard to say. I have a statue that was used in 'Planet of the Apes' in 1968."

Anyone know which one he's talking about? He said he paid $400 in 1971!

Just curious.....

>
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>
> I think we would all like to view any photographs you may have

>
> Brian

--- On Sat, 7/12/08, scott bosco <digitalcinema@...> wrote:

> From: scott bosco <digitalcinema@...>
> Subject: Re: [pota] Wes Shank
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008, 8:18 AM
> Well, this may not be the one, but I remember seeing a pic
> of Sammy Davis Jr. standing beside a Lawgiver statue that
> was in his backyard.
> - Scott B.
>
> "Tim \"apefan\""
> <apefan23@...> wrote:
> I just read an interview with collector Wes
> Shank, The Man Who Owns "The Blob".....and he
> said this:
>
> "My next favorite, it's hard to say. I have a
> statue that was used in 'Planet of the Apes' in
> 1968."
>
> Anyone know which one he's talking about? He said he
> paid $400 in 1971!
>
> Just curious.....

--- On Sat, 7/12/08, m c <aboro3085@...> wrote:

> From: m c <aboro3085@...>
> Subject: Re: [pota] Wes Shank
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008, 5:10 AM
> *** My guess would be either one of the mini Lawgiver
> statues or maybe The Lawgiver bust seen in the court room
> sequence... It sure can't be the fullsize Lawgiver,
> that's for sure... ***
>
> --- On Fri, 7/11/08, Tim "apefan"
> <apefan23@...> wrote:
>
> From: Tim "apefan" <apefan23@...>
> Subject: [pota] Wes Shank
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 8:25 PM
>
> I just read an interview with collector Wes Shank, The Man
> Who Owns "The
> Blob".....and he said this:
>
> "My next favorite, it's hard to say. I have a
> statue that was used in
> 'Planet of the Apes' in 1968."
>
> Anyone know which one he's talking about? He said he
> paid $400 in 1971!
>
> Just curious.....
>
>
>
>
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>
> Yahoo! Groups Links

I think the Brent and Nova cave is somewhere in Malibu Creek State Park, not sure where.

--Mike

Yes, it is, but exactly where remains a mystery. I'm also not sure where the location is where Brent stops the wagon and unbridles the horses for just Nova and himself. I don't think it's Malibu Creek, so therefore either Vasques Rocks or Red Rock Canyon (I suspect Red Rock).

Oh, one other thing I wanted to say was that the scenes where Brent and Nova are being chased on horseback by the gorilla troupe (just before they find the cave), those shots with them riding along the tree line are on the same field that was the cornfield in PLANET and the "mowed" field the mutant army crosses to battle the apes in BATTLE.


-- Rory

--- On Sat, 7/12/08, Mike M <mmuse@...> wrote:

> From: Mike M <mmuse@...>
> Subject: [pota] Re: Location report - Malibu Creek State Park
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008, 12:40 PM
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Brian P <brianspro@...>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > I think we would all like to view any photographs you
> may have
> taken while on your Planet of the Apes expedition. Perhaps
> you may
> post them in the board's file section?
> >
> > Brian
>
>
> I created a photo album that I labeled "Filming
> Locations -
> California" in the Photos section. I believe this
> covers everything
> that we found on our trip. Let me know if you have any
> questions.
>
> --Mike

I just read an interview with collector Wes Shank, The Man Who Owns "The Blob".....and he said this:

"My next favorite, it's hard to say. I have a statue that was used in 'Planet of the Apes' in 1968."

Anyone know which one he's talking about? He said he paid $400 in 1971!

Just curious.....

Well, I just found this link. Mentions POTA near the end. Sounds like he means one of the full-sized Lawgiver statues, but they sure weren't made of stone. I'll keep looking to see if there's an email address for this guy.

http://www.monsters411.com/wesshank.html/div>

-- Rory

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dear members i found a great review on planet of the apes. go to
http://www.craigers cinemacorner. com
scroll down to the left of the page click
on yellow letters craigers retrospective review archives then click on
planet of the apes 1968 in yellow letters for the seven page review on
planet.
http://www.craigers cinemacorner. com/Reviews/ planet_of_ the_apes. htm

Nice, but there's a number of mis-statements in the thing, and this bothers me:

"Not only was the film significant from a financial perspective (it was a smash hit when released), but it arguably became the first box office titan to spawn a multimillion dollar advertising explosion into movie related merchandise (a trend that people ignorantly and wrongly believe that Lucas started nine years later with his space fantasy)."

Well, I can argue with that.... Doesn't anyone remember that the James Bond films, I think starting with GOLDFINGER or THUNDERBALL in '64 and '65, had huge marketing campaigns, or what about Disney's DAVEY CROCKET in the '50s and HOPPALONG C ASSIDY before that, or maybe even TARZAN in the thirties? And lest we not forget that in was the failure of Arthur Jabobs's own DR. DOLITTLE that killed any kind of promotional marketing for PLANET in '68, and all it's sequels beyond. It wasn't until the big ratings the movies got when first shown on TV that Fox finally decided on a campaign for APES.

-- Rory

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MONSTERS GO APE. That's the umbrella title of Monsters HD's all-day celebration of the 75th anniversary of 1933's original "King Kong" (Friday at 3 p.m., Monsters HD). Also on tap is a quintuple feature from the apes series kicked off by Charlton Heston's "Planet of the Apes" (lineup begins Friday at 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monsters HD), which came out 40 years ago. Full lineup at www.monstershd. com.

Wish I got MONSTERS HD. Dammit all to hell!!!!!

-- Rory

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I just love the feature "Cornelius' Journal", I was wondering how it was going to turn out from BENEATH to ESCAPE...will he still be keeping a journal to some extent in ESCAPE as well?

Zach

Yeah, last entry....

"Oh, damn! Shot in the chest! Spitting up something..... could hang on to railing if I wasn't busy writing this damn journal. Oh, no! I'm losing it! Going to fall over! Here I go!"

-- Rory

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--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
>
>
> MONSTERS GO APE. That's the umbrella title of Monsters HD's all-day
celebration of the 75th anniversary of 1933's original "King Kong"
(Friday at 3 p.m., Monsters HD). Also on tap is a quintuple feature
from the apes series kicked off by Charlton Heston's "Planet of the
Apes" (lineup begins Friday at 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monsters HD), which
came out 40 years ago. Full lineup at www.monstershd.com.
>
> Wish I got MONSTERS HD. Â Dammit all to hell!!!!!
>
>
>
> -- Rory
>

Well, a while back I posted when my Springfield was chosen to host the
Simpsons' premier. Well, a couple days ago one of the tenants
upstairs above the theater burned the place down. Rumor has it that
he got ticked when he got evicted for not paying the rent. I went by
it today, and it does look pretty sad. Just thought I'd mention it.

Helen

Damn the beast Man.

-- Rory

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WOW! Thanks, Rory! Zach

You're welcome. I'm working on Lake Powell locations now, then I guess I better get to Red Rock Canyon and other spots.

-- Rory

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On 7/13/08, ape_mom <sand_hill_school@...> wrote:

lol on the home page picture!

On 7/12/08, ape_mom <sand_hill_school@...> wrote:

Yeah, we got HD so that I could see Monsters HD. We can't get it
either. Love Sunrise Earth, though.

:(

Helen

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
>
>
> MONSTERS GO APE. That's the umbrella title of Monsters HD's all-day
celebration of the 75th anniversary of 1933's original "King Kong"
(Friday at 3 p.m., Monsters HD). Also on tap is a quintuple feature
from the apes series kicked off by Charlton Heston's "Planet of the
Apes" (lineup begins Friday at 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monsters HD), which
came out 40 years ago. Full lineup at www.monstershd.com.
>
> Wish I got MONSTERS HD. Â Dammit all to hell!!!!!
>
>
>
> -- Rory
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "billburge48" <billburge48@...> wrote:

here is a web site to go to for the general cinema sound bite and in
the 80s the candy band trailer both are great- wonderful memories. the
web site to go to is tulsatvmemories.com/gccvill.htmlyou will see the
general cinema logo in purple click on the white arrow to hear the
trailer then the next trailer is from the 80s called the candy band
trailer pretty snappy tune. hope you enjoy. from william burge

--- End forwarded message ---

I saw Battle for the first time. A few weeks earlier, I had seen the Battle poster in the lobby of the Walker Theater under a 'Coming Soon' sign and it looked so damn cool.

I was there to see 'The Poseidon Adventure' (the first time I had seen Roddy without the makeup) and asked when Battle would be opening. They told me Friday, July 13th. I spent the next few weeks counting the days until the film opened. A wait made easier by a trip to Disney World the week prior. (We got back on the 12th.) I remember going bed the night before and trying to fall asleep as fast as possible so morning would come quickly. Sort of like on Christmas Eve.

The next morning I ran to get the newspaper (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/BattleAd.jpg) see the ad for the film and found out there was a second feature playing with Battle, the original 'Planet of the Apes' (which I had only seen once back in 1968). WOW, two Apes of the price of one. I was in POTA heaven.

About 2 weeks later the theater did a marathon of all the films and I got to see them all yet again. But today is a very special memory for me and just wanted to share it with everyone.

The Yahoo PC police wanted me to remind everyone that this post is in no way meant to disparage or criticize armless, handless people who live in boxes either in garages or elsewhere. Many of these people are still productive members of society and deserve our respect and support. That goes for footless, legless people who live in boxes as well. (Several of whom were extras in the classic SF movie 'Silent Running'.)

Thank you for your attention and now back to our regularly scheduled programming.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Rich Handley <handleyr@...> wrote:
>
>
> I hope that refers to the pin-up, and not to your son! I'd hate to
> think your son ripped his arms and hands off and now resides in a box
> in the garage.
>

Thanks for sharing Mike. Great pics!

http://movies.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/photos/browse/f6cf

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Mike M" <mmuse@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> I created a photo album that I labeled "Filming Locations -
> California" in the Photos section. I believe this covers everything
> that we found on our trip. Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> --Mike
>

The next morning I ran to get the newspaper (http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/pota/ files/BattleAd. jpg) see the ad for the film and found out there was a second feature playing with Battle, the original 'Planet of the Apes' (which I had only seen once back in 1968). WOW, two Apes of the price of one. I was in POTA heaven.

About 2 weeks later the theater did a marathon of all the films and I got to see them all yet again. But today is a very special memory for me and just wanted to share it with everyone.

I see from the ad that the same BATTLE/PLANET double feature was playing at the Wantage Theatre in Nassau county, the same theatre where I saw PLANET in 1968 and ESCAPE in 1971. I should have been on Long Island for all the films, but I got moved to upstate New York soon after BENEATH came out (damn divorces!).

Anyway, "OH, FOR A TIME MACHINE!"

Going to the movies today just isn't the same -- it just ain't the same!

-- Rory

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You'll just have to wait and see.

I will let everyone know that when the Journal's do end we will have a new kick-ass weekly feature courtesy of Dave Ballard. Stay tuned.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "zasco1957" <Zasco1957@...> wrote:
>
> I just love the feature "Cornelius' Journal", I was wondering how it was
> going to turn out from BENEATH to ESCAPE...will he still be keeping a
> journal to some extent in ESCAPE as well?
>
>
>
> Zach
>

The mutants in Battle were humans still living in the 'Forbidden City' and survived the nuclear war.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Snow" <colindsnow@...> wrote:
>
> Ok, so I understand in the original book the humans just got lazier and
> lazier, depending on the apes more and more, and then the apes just took
> over.
>
> In the movie adaption, I understand the meta humans, their the ones you see
> in Battle. What of the background of the mutes ? this doesn't seem to be
> explained in the movies....
>
> --
> Best Regards,
> Colin D Snow
>

Please don't give away the ending;-)

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Haristas@... wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Yeah, last entry....
>
>
>
> "Oh, damn!  Shot in the chest!  Spitting up something..... could hang on to railing if I wasn't busy writing this damn journal.  Oh, no!  I'm losing it!  Going to fall over!  Here I go!"
>
>
>
>
> -- Rory
>

Les,

All these pics are available in the Group's POTA Locations feature. Either click on the banner on the Yahoo home page or use this link: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/pota/files/POTAlocations.htm 

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "ansanaut" <les.hemstock@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys, where can I locate the files/jpegs please?
> can you email the pics to me Pls Rory? mail@...
> Thanks
> Les
>

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "jessica rotich" <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Who puts these together? They are always awesome!! Bravo and thank you for
> making my day!!
>
> Jessica.
>
>
> On 7/13/08, ape_mom sand_hill_school@... wrote:
> >
> > lol on the home page picture!
> >
> >
> >
>

I assume you are refering to video #15.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "jessica rotich" <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> http://www.sideshowtoy.com/contests/figureitoutvote.php
>
> I have seen the other commercials, and this one is number one for me. See
> for yourself, and if you believe that this deserves to be a winner, please
> vote for Adam Odell's masterpiece. Voting ends soon...
>
> Jessica
>

On 7/13/08, James <JamesA1102@...> wrote:

I assume you are refering to video #15.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "jessica rotich" <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> http://www.sideshowtoy.com/contests/figureitoutvote.php
>
> I have seen the other commercials, and this one is number one for me. See
> for yourself, and if you believe that this deserves to be a winner, please
> vote for Adam Odell's masterpiece. Voting ends soon...
>
> Jessica
>

Yes, that's a video by Adam Odell. Video #15 is the one I have been waiting forever to be published on the Sideshow website. I had seen sneak previews, but I was sworn to secrecy.

Jessica.

Yeah, that was pretty good. The apes looked better in that than they do in BENEATH!

-- Rory

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