--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Mark, don't worry...I've got a plan churning in my head regarding
the Mego
> female. My plan is someday to build her up from scratch with better
> articulation and be more anatomically correct. I just have to
figure out
> where to find the ball joints...I saw Doc's new female body, which
is
> great...but it would be even more spectacular if I can make it.
And, crazy
> monkey me has that in the back of my head. I can do it...I just
have to
> try!!
>
> Jess.
>
> On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 7:26 AM, James <JamesA1102@...> wrote:
>
> > *Really like the Minister's outfit. That is one that most
people
> > overlook. *
> >
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > David, I recently started a thread on the Sideshow forums
showcasing some
> > of
> > > my work. Please check it out. It's got some of my favorite
photos in
> > > there.
> > >
> > > Jessica.
> > >
> > > http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50143
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 3:13 PM, David Ritter
mindwarp19662005@...:
> >
> > >
> > > > jessica i really like the softness you seem to put into your
work i dig
> > > > it..... hope that dint sound gay...
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------
> > > > *From:* jessica rotich jessicarotich@
> > > > *To:* pota@yahoogroups.com
> > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:00:29 AM
> > > > *Subject:* Re: [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > >
> > > > David did you see my unfinished diorama using my mego-scale
operating
> > > > tables? I'm reposting here for those who are not members of
the Mego
> > > > Museum. I just had to photograph my Dr. Galen, but seeing him
now I'm
> > going
> > > > to re-do him. All my stuff is a work in progress. When I see
a previous
> > > > project that I have not seen in awhile there is always
something that I
> > want
> > > > to tweak.
> > > >
> > > > http://i302. photobucket. com/albums/ nn102/apecityout
> > fitters/DrGalen0
> > > > 37.jpg<
> >
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/DrGalen037.
jpg>
> >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Jessica.
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM, David Ritter
<mindwarp19662005@
> > > > yahoo.com mindwarp19662005@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> no prob will submitt some during the week but my only
problem with it
> > > >> is ive started 3 projects all related all unfinished seems
to me i
> > need to
> > > >> start one at a time my verdon and burke are almost done i
pain
> > stakingly
> > > >> sewd the new " more accurate" clothing for them but have not
started
> > the dye
> > > >> process of the meterial but the clothing came out great . i
started
> > making
> > > >> the molds for ape city structure and also started drafting
the
> > backrounds
> > > >> for beneath's playset so thats the big issue i started
toomany things
> > at one
> > > >> time lol. im told i should do a final playset at the end of
this big
> > mess
> > > >> with a set of figures and a playset for mike ploogs story
line from
> > the old
> > > >> marvel magazine wich i loved alot jason and alexander i
would like
> > feedback
> > > >> on that
> > > >>
> > > >> ------------------------------
> > > >> *From:* James JamesA1102@aol. com JamesA1102@>
> > > >> *To:* pota@yahoogroups. com pota@yahoogroups.com
> > > >> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:30:43 AM
> > > >> *Subject:* [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > >>
> > > >> *Hey David. Nice to have another New Yorker in the group. *
> > > >>
> > > >> *Can't wait to see the pics of your action figures. Let me
know if you
> > > >> have trouble uploading them. *
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> --- In pota@yahoogroups. com, David Ritter
<mindwarp19662005@ ...>
> > wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> > OK James, I am 42 years old saw POTA in Astoria NYC i was
i think 7
> > or 8
> > > >> years old got my first cornilius from the Woolworths dept.
store and
> > my
> > > >> parents nightmare began.... i am an artist and professional
chef in
> > > >> baltimore md and mego is my world . im devorced with 2
beautiful dogs
> > and
> > > >> 9000 action figures and around 176000 comic books with a
collection of
> > dead
> > > >> bugs of thier own. and i have started on my grand project of
building
> > a mego
> > > >> style ape world playset a playset for every movie made and 1
based on
> > the tv
> > > >> series im massing together 800 costum megos of apes and
slaves etc. i
> > just
> > > >> sewd the clothing for burke and verdon found some crappy
ones on ebay
> > so i
> > > >> made clothing based more on the tv series getting them
prepped for
> > dying . i
> > > >> will add pictures as stuff is completed this will take
approx. 2 years
> > i'll
> > > >> be doin it alone .well thats me...
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 1:47 PM, rassmguy <handleyr@...> wrote:

Hi, folks,

I just wanted to mention, in case anyone's interested, that the
timeline book will be available on Amazon.com, likeky starting this
weekend.

Rich

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
> That's great news! I keep stalling ordering because it's too
complicated
> for me!!
>
> Jess.
>
> On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 1:47 PM, rassmguy <handleyr@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi, folks,
> >
> > I just wanted to mention, in case anyone's interested, that the
> > timeline book will be available on Amazon.com, likeky starting this
> > weekend.
> >
> > Rich
> >
> >
> >
>

On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 1:37 PM, haydon.mark <markhaydon3@...> wrote:

Got time for that also????
The list is getting longer , maybe by the time you retire you will
have finished your list of things to do.
Mark

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>

> Mark, don't worry...I've got a plan churning in my head regarding
the Mego
> female. My plan is someday to build her up from scratch with better
> articulation and be more anatomically correct. I just have to
figure out
> where to find the ball joints...I saw Doc's new female body, which
is
> great...but it would be even more spectacular if I can make it.
And, crazy
> monkey me has that in the back of my head. I can do it...I just
have to
> try!!
>
> Jess.
>

> On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 7:26 AM, James <JamesA1102@...> wrote:
>
> > *Really like the Minister's outfit. That is one that most
people
> > overlook. *
> >
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > David, I recently started a thread on the Sideshow forums
showcasing some
> > of
> > > my work. Please check it out. It's got some of my favorite
photos in
> > > there.
> > >
> > > Jessica.
> > >
> > > http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50143
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 3:13 PM, David Ritter

mindwarp19662005@...:

> >
> > >
> > > > jessica i really like the softness you seem to put into your
work i dig
> > > > it..... hope that dint sound gay...
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------
> > > > *From:* jessica rotich jessicarotich@
> > > > *To:* pota@yahoogroups.com
> > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:00:29 AM
> > > > *Subject:* Re: [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > >
> > > > David did you see my unfinished diorama using my mego-scale
operating
> > > > tables? I'm reposting here for those who are not members of
the Mego
> > > > Museum. I just had to photograph my Dr. Galen, but seeing him
now I'm
> > going
> > > > to re-do him. All my stuff is a work in progress. When I see
a previous
> > > > project that I have not seen in awhile there is always
something that I
> > want
> > > > to tweak.
> > > >
> > > > http://i302. photobucket. com/albums/ nn102/apecityout
> > fitters/DrGalen0
> > > > 37.jpg<
> >
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/DrGalen037.
jpg>
> >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Jessica.
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM, David Ritter
<mindwarp19662005@
> > > > yahoo.com mindwarp19662005@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> no prob will submitt some during the week but my only
problem with it
> > > >> is ive started 3 projects all related all unfinished seems
to me i
> > need to
> > > >> start one at a time my verdon and burke are almost done i
pain
> > stakingly
> > > >> sewd the new " more accurate" clothing for them but have not
started
> > the dye
> > > >> process of the meterial but the clothing came out great . i
started
> > making
> > > >> the molds for ape city structure and also started drafting
the
> > backrounds
> > > >> for beneath's playset so thats the big issue i started
toomany things
> > at one
> > > >> time lol. im told i should do a final playset at the end of
this big
> > mess
> > > >> with a set of figures and a playset for mike ploogs story
line from
> > the old
> > > >> marvel magazine wich i loved alot jason and alexander i
would like
> > feedback
> > > >> on that
> > > >>
> > > >> ------------------------------
> > > >> *From:* James JamesA1102@aol. com JamesA1102@>
> > > >> *To:* pota@yahoogroups. com pota@yahoogroups.com
> > > >> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:30:43 AM
> > > >> *Subject:* [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > >>
> > > >> *Hey David. Nice to have another New Yorker in the group. *
> > > >>
> > > >> *Can't wait to see the pics of your action figures. Let me
know if you
> > > >> have trouble uploading them. *
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> --- In pota@yahoogroups. com, David Ritter
<mindwarp19662005@ ...>
> > wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> > OK James, I am 42 years old saw POTA in Astoria NYC i was
i think 7
> > or 8
> > > >> years old got my first cornilius from the Woolworths dept.
store and
> > my
> > > >> parents nightmare began.... i am an artist and professional
chef in
> > > >> baltimore md and mego is my world . im devorced with 2
beautiful dogs
> > and
> > > >> 9000 action figures and around 176000 comic books with a
collection of
> > dead
> > > >> bugs of thier own. and i have started on my grand project of
building
> > a mego
> > > >> style ape world playset a playset for every movie made and 1
based on
> > the tv
> > > >> series im massing together 800 costum megos of apes and
slaves etc. i
> > just
> > > >> sewd the clothing for burke and verdon found some crappy
ones on ebay
> > so i
> > > >> made clothing based more on the tv series getting them
prepped for
> > dying . i
> > > >> will add pictures as stuff is completed this will take
approx. 2 years
> > i'll
> > > >> be doin it alone .well thats me...
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Mark, after Wondercon, I go back to crafting for Ape City. There's
so much
> I want to accomplish. I never want to run out of things to do. I
only
> aspire to get better.
>
> Jess.
>
> On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 1:37 PM, haydon.mark <markhaydon3@...>
wrote:
>
> > Got time for that also????
> > The list is getting longer , maybe by the time you retire you will
> > have finished your list of things to do.
> > Mark
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com <pota%40yahoogroups.com>, jessica
rotich
> > <jessicarotich@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Mark, don't worry...I've got a plan churning in my head
regarding
> > the Mego
> > > female. My plan is someday to build her up from scratch with
better
> > > articulation and be more anatomically correct. I just have to
> > figure out
> > > where to find the ball joints...I saw Doc's new female body,
which
> > is
> > > great...but it would be even more spectacular if I can make it.
> > And, crazy
> > > monkey me has that in the back of my head. I can do it...I just
> > have to
> > > try!!
> > >
> > > Jess.
> > >
> > > On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 7:26 AM, James <JamesA1102@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > *Really like the Minister's outfit. That is one that most
> > people
> > > > overlook. *
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com <pota%40yahoogroups.com>, jessica
rotich
> > <jessicarotich@>
> > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > David, I recently started a thread on the Sideshow forums
> > showcasing some
> > > > of
> > > > > my work. Please check it out. It's got some of my favorite
> > photos in
> > > > > there.
> > > > >
> > > > > Jessica.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50143
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 3:13 PM, David Ritter
> > mindwarp19662005@:
> >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > jessica i really like the softness you seem to put into
your
> > work i dig
> > > > > > it..... hope that dint sound gay...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ------------------------------
> > > > > > *From:* jessica rotich jessicarotich@
> > > > > > *To:* pota@yahoogroups.com <pota%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:00:29 AM
> > > > > > *Subject:* Re: [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > > > >
> > > > > > David did you see my unfinished diorama using my mego-
scale
> > operating
> > > > > > tables? I'm reposting here for those who are not members
of
> > the Mego
> > > > > > Museum. I just had to photograph my Dr. Galen, but seeing
him
> > now I'm
> > > > going
> > > > > > to re-do him. All my stuff is a work in progress. When I
see
> > a previous
> > > > > > project that I have not seen in awhile there is always
> > something that I
> > > > want
> > > > > > to tweak.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://i302. photobucket. com/albums/ nn102/apecityout
> > > > fitters/DrGalen0
> > > > > > 37.jpg<
> > > >
> >
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/DrGalen037.
> > jpg>
> > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Jessica.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM, David Ritter
> > <mindwarp19662005@
> > > > > > yahoo.com mindwarp19662005@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >> no prob will submitt some during the week but my only
> > problem with it
> > > > > >> is ive started 3 projects all related all unfinished
seems
> > to me i
> > > > need to
> > > > > >> start one at a time my verdon and burke are almost done i
> > pain
> > > > stakingly
> > > > > >> sewd the new " more accurate" clothing for them but have
not
> > started
> > > > the dye
> > > > > >> process of the meterial but the clothing came out
great . i
> > started
> > > > making
> > > > > >> the molds for ape city structure and also started
drafting
> > the
> > > > backrounds
> > > > > >> for beneath's playset so thats the big issue i started
> > toomany things
> > > > at one
> > > > > >> time lol. im told i should do a final playset at the end
of
> > this big
> > > > mess
> > > > > >> with a set of figures and a playset for mike ploogs story
> > line from
> > > > the old
> > > > > >> marvel magazine wich i loved alot jason and alexander i
> > would like
> > > > feedback
> > > > > >> on that
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> ------------------------------
> > > > > >> *From:* James JamesA1102@aol. com JamesA1102@>
> > > > > >> *To:* pota@yahoogroups. com pota@yahoogroups.com<pota%
40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > >> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:30:43 AM
> > > > > >> *Subject:* [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> *Hey David. Nice to have another New Yorker in the
group. *
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> *Can't wait to see the pics of your action figures. Let
me
> > know if you
> > > > > >> have trouble uploading them. *
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> --- In pota@yahoogroups. com, David Ritter
> > <mindwarp19662005@ ...>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > >> >
> > > > > >> > OK James, I am 42 years old saw POTA in Astoria NYC i
was
> > i think 7
> > > > or 8
> > > > > >> years old got my first cornilius from the Woolworths
dept.
> > store and
> > > > my
> > > > > >> parents nightmare began.... i am an artist and
professional
> > chef in
> > > > > >> baltimore md and mego is my world . im devorced with 2
> > beautiful dogs
> > > > and
> > > > > >> 9000 action figures and around 176000 comic books with a
> > collection of
> > > > dead
> > > > > >> bugs of thier own. and i have started on my grand
project of
> > building
> > > > a mego
> > > > > >> style ape world playset a playset for every movie made
and 1
> > based on
> > > > the tv
> > > > > >> series im massing together 800 costum megos of apes and
> > slaves etc. i
> > > > just
> > > > > >> sewd the clothing for burke and verdon found some crappy
> > ones on ebay
> > > > so i
> > > > > >> made clothing based more on the tv series getting them
> > prepped for
> > > > dying . i
> > > > > >> will add pictures as stuff is completed this will take
> > approx. 2 years
> > > > i'll
> > > > > >> be doin it alone .well thats me...
> > > > > >> >
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

>
> Mark, after Wondercon, I go back to crafting for Ape City. There's

> I want to accomplish. I never want to run out of things to do. I

> aspire to get better.
>
> Jess.
>
> On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 1:37 PM, haydon.mark <markhaydon3@...>

>
> > Got time for that also????
> > The list is getting longer , maybe by the time you retire you will
> > have finished your list of things to do.
> > Mark
> >
> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com <pota%40yahoogroups.com>, jessica

> > <jessicarotich@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Mark, don't worry...I've got a plan churning in my head

> > the Mego
> > > female. My plan is someday to build her up from scratch with

> > > articulation and be more anatomically correct. I just have to
> > figure out
> > > where to find the ball joints...I saw Doc's new female body,

> > is
> > > great...but it would be even more spectacular if I can make it.
> > And, crazy
> > > monkey me has that in the back of my head. I can do it...I just
> > have to
> > > try!!
> > >
> > > Jess.
> > >
> > > On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 7:26 AM, James <JamesA1102@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > *Really like the Minister's outfit. That is one that most
> > people
> > > > overlook. *
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com <pota%40yahoogroups.com>, jessica

> > <jessicarotich@>
> > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > David, I recently started a thread on the Sideshow forums
> > showcasing some
> > > > of
> > > > > my work. Please check it out. It's got some of my favorite
> > photos in
> > > > > there.
> > > > >
> > > > > Jessica.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50143
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 3:13 PM, David Ritter
> > mindwarp19662005@:
> >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > jessica i really like the softness you seem to put into

> > work i dig
> > > > > > it..... hope that dint sound gay...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ------------------------------
> > > > > > *From:* jessica rotich jessicarotich@
> > > > > > *To:* pota@yahoogroups.com <pota%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:00:29 AM
> > > > > > *Subject:* Re: [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > > > >
> > > > > > David did you see my unfinished diorama using my mego-

> > operating
> > > > > > tables? I'm reposting here for those who are not members

> > the Mego
> > > > > > Museum. I just had to photograph my Dr. Galen, but seeing

> > now I'm
> > > > going
> > > > > > to re-do him. All my stuff is a work in progress. When I

> > a previous
> > > > > > project that I have not seen in awhile there is always
> > something that I
> > > > want
> > > > > > to tweak.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://i302. photobucket. com/albums/ nn102/apecityout
> > > > fitters/DrGalen0
> > > > > > 37.jpg<
> > > >
> >

> > jpg>
> > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Jessica.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM, David Ritter
> > <mindwarp19662005@
> > > > > > yahoo.com mindwarp19662005@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >> no prob will submitt some during the week but my only
> > problem with it
> > > > > >> is ive started 3 projects all related all unfinished

> > to me i
> > > > need to
> > > > > >> start one at a time my verdon and burke are almost done i
> > pain
> > > > stakingly
> > > > > >> sewd the new " more accurate" clothing for them but have

> > started
> > > > the dye
> > > > > >> process of the meterial but the clothing came out

> > started
> > > > making
> > > > > >> the molds for ape city structure and also started

> > the
> > > > backrounds
> > > > > >> for beneath's playset so thats the big issue i started
> > toomany things
> > > > at one
> > > > > >> time lol. im told i should do a final playset at the end

> > this big
> > > > mess
> > > > > >> with a set of figures and a playset for mike ploogs story
> > line from
> > > > the old
> > > > > >> marvel magazine wich i loved alot jason and alexander i
> > would like
> > > > feedback
> > > > > >> on that
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> ------------------------------
> > > > > >> *From:* James JamesA1102@aol. com JamesA1102@>
> > > > > >> *To:* pota@yahoogroups. com pota@yahoogroups.com<pota%

> > > > > >> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:30:43 AM
> > > > > >> *Subject:* [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> *Hey David. Nice to have another New Yorker in the

> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> *Can't wait to see the pics of your action figures. Let

> > know if you
> > > > > >> have trouble uploading them. *
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> --- In pota@yahoogroups. com, David Ritter
> > <mindwarp19662005@ ...>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > >> >
> > > > > >> > OK James, I am 42 years old saw POTA in Astoria NYC i

> > i think 7
> > > > or 8
> > > > > >> years old got my first cornilius from the Woolworths

> > store and
> > > > my
> > > > > >> parents nightmare began.... i am an artist and

> > chef in
> > > > > >> baltimore md and mego is my world . im devorced with 2
> > beautiful dogs
> > > > and
> > > > > >> 9000 action figures and around 176000 comic books with a
> > collection of
> > > > dead
> > > > > >> bugs of thier own. and i have started on my grand

> > building
> > > > a mego
> > > > > >> style ape world playset a playset for every movie made

> > based on
> > > > the tv
> > > > > >> series im massing together 800 costum megos of apes and
> > slaves etc. i
> > > > just
> > > > > >> sewd the clothing for burke and verdon found some crappy
> > ones on ebay
> > > > so i
> > > > > >> made clothing based more on the tv series getting them
> > prepped for
> > > > dying . i
> > > > > >> will add pictures as stuff is completed this will take
> > approx. 2 years
> > > > i'll
> > > > > >> be doin it alone .well thats me...
> > > > > >> >
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 3:43 PM, haydon.mark <markhaydon3@...> wrote:

Have you thought anymore about trying to do mutants in mego size????

Mark
--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>

> Mark, after Wondercon, I go back to crafting for Ape City. There's
so much
> I want to accomplish. I never want to run out of things to do. I
only
> aspire to get better.
>
> Jess.
>

> On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 1:37 PM, haydon.mark <markhaydon3@...>

wrote:
>
> > Got time for that also????
> > The list is getting longer , maybe by the time you retire you will
> > have finished your list of things to do.
> > Mark
> >

> > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com <pota%40yahoogroups.com>, jessica

rotich
> > <jessicarotich@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Mark, don't worry...I've got a plan churning in my head
regarding
> > the Mego
> > > female. My plan is someday to build her up from scratch with
better
> > > articulation and be more anatomically correct. I just have to
> > figure out
> > > where to find the ball joints...I saw Doc's new female body,
which
> > is
> > > great...but it would be even more spectacular if I can make it.
> > And, crazy
> > > monkey me has that in the back of my head. I can do it...I just
> > have to
> > > try!!
> > >
> > > Jess.
> > >
> > > On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 7:26 AM, James <JamesA1102@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > *Really like the Minister's outfit. That is one that most
> > people
> > > > overlook. *
> > > >
> > > >

> > > > --- In pota@yahoogroups.com <pota%40yahoogroups.com>, jessica

rotich
> > <jessicarotich@>
> > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > David, I recently started a thread on the Sideshow forums
> > showcasing some
> > > > of
> > > > > my work. Please check it out. It's got some of my favorite
> > photos in
> > > > > there.
> > > > >
> > > > > Jessica.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50143
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 3:13 PM, David Ritter
> > mindwarp19662005@:
> >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > jessica i really like the softness you seem to put into
your
> > work i dig
> > > > > > it..... hope that dint sound gay...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ------------------------------
> > > > > > *From:* jessica rotich jessicarotich@

> > > > > > *To:* pota@yahoogroups.com <pota%40yahoogroups.com>

> > > > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:00:29 AM
> > > > > > *Subject:* Re: [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > > > >
> > > > > > David did you see my unfinished diorama using my mego-
scale
> > operating
> > > > > > tables? I'm reposting here for those who are not members
of
> > the Mego
> > > > > > Museum. I just had to photograph my Dr. Galen, but seeing
him
> > now I'm
> > > > going
> > > > > > to re-do him. All my stuff is a work in progress. When I
see
> > a previous
> > > > > > project that I have not seen in awhile there is always
> > something that I
> > > > want
> > > > > > to tweak.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://i302. photobucket. com/albums/ nn102/apecityout
> > > > fitters/DrGalen0
> > > > > > 37.jpg<
> > > >
> >
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/DrGalen037.
> > jpg>
> > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Jessica.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM, David Ritter
> > <mindwarp19662005@
> > > > > > yahoo.com mindwarp19662005@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >> no prob will submitt some during the week but my only
> > problem with it
> > > > > >> is ive started 3 projects all related all unfinished
seems
> > to me i
> > > > need to
> > > > > >> start one at a time my verdon and burke are almost done i
> > pain
> > > > stakingly
> > > > > >> sewd the new " more accurate" clothing for them but have
not
> > started
> > > > the dye
> > > > > >> process of the meterial but the clothing came out
great . i
> > started
> > > > making
> > > > > >> the molds for ape city structure and also started
drafting
> > the
> > > > backrounds
> > > > > >> for beneath's playset so thats the big issue i started
> > toomany things
> > > > at one
> > > > > >> time lol. im told i should do a final playset at the end
of
> > this big
> > > > mess
> > > > > >> with a set of figures and a playset for mike ploogs story
> > line from
> > > > the old
> > > > > >> marvel magazine wich i loved alot jason and alexander i
> > would like
> > > > feedback
> > > > > >> on that
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> ------------------------------
> > > > > >> *From:* James JamesA1102@aol. com JamesA1102@>

> > > > > >> *To:* pota@yahoogroups. com pota@yahoogroups.com<pota%
40yahoogroups.com>

> > > > > >> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:30:43 AM
> > > > > >> *Subject:* [pota] Re: Hello David
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> *Hey David. Nice to have another New Yorker in the
group. *
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> *Can't wait to see the pics of your action figures. Let
me
> > know if you
> > > > > >> have trouble uploading them. *
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> --- In pota@yahoogroups. com, David Ritter
> > <mindwarp19662005@ ...>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > >> >
> > > > > >> > OK James, I am 42 years old saw POTA in Astoria NYC i
was
> > i think 7
> > > > or 8
> > > > > >> years old got my first cornilius from the Woolworths
dept.
> > store and
> > > > my
> > > > > >> parents nightmare began.... i am an artist and
professional
> > chef in
> > > > > >> baltimore md and mego is my world . im devorced with 2
> > beautiful dogs
> > > > and
> > > > > >> 9000 action figures and around 176000 comic books with a
> > collection of
> > > > dead
> > > > > >> bugs of thier own. and i have started on my grand
project of
> > building
> > > > a mego
> > > > > >> style ape world playset a playset for every movie made
and 1
> > based on
> > > > the tv
> > > > > >> series im massing together 800 costum megos of apes and
> > slaves etc. i
> > > > just
> > > > > >> sewd the clothing for burke and verdon found some crappy
> > ones on ebay
> > > > so i
> > > > > >> made clothing based more on the tv series getting them
> > prepped for
> > > > dying . i
> > > > > >> will add pictures as stuff is completed this will take
> > approx. 2 years
> > > > i'll
> > > > > >> be doin it alone .well thats me...
> > > > > >> >
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

> Hi, folks,
>
> I just wanted to mention, in case anyone's interested, that the
> timeline book will be available on Amazon.com, likeky starting this
> weekend.

No, I didn't.  Oh well.  Here's the only picture I was able to get.

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

From: James

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:00 AM

Subject: [pota] Re: Planet of the Apes-Themed Party and Movie Screening at Cinespace

Wow! You really did have a bad night. I guess you didn't get a copy of "The Ape" either.

--- In pota@yahoogroups. com, "Jeff" <skintricks@. ..> wrote:
>
> I accidentally left mine on the table, and I didn't get a button.
>
> Jeff B
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James
> To: pota@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:27 AM
> Subject: [pota] Re: Planet of the Apes-Themed Party and Movie Screening at Cinespace
>
>
>
> Glen was there but I take it that you two didn't meet. Did you get one of the mini-posters?
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups. com, "Jeff K." veetus@ wrote:
> >
> > Not a different perspective, I just tried to make the most of it.
> >
>

On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM, Jeff <skintricks@...> wrote:

No, I didn't.  Oh well.  Here's the only picture I was able to get.

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

From: James

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:00 AM

Subject: [pota] Re: Planet of the Apes-Themed Party and Movie Screening at Cinespace

Wow! You really did have a bad night. I guess you didn't get a copy of "The Ape" either.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff" <skintricks@...> wrote:
>
> I accidentally left mine on the table, and I didn't get a button.
>
> Jeff B
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:27 AM
> Subject: [pota] Re: Planet of the Apes-Themed Party and Movie Screening at Cinespace
>
>
>
> Glen was there but I take it that you two didn't meet. Did you get one of the mini-posters?
>
> --- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff K." veetus@ wrote:
> >
> > Not a different perspective, I just tried to make the most of it.
> >
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Glenn - PlanetOrigo.com" <glenn@...> wrote:
> I am not aware of this book, until now. What is it about? Any info
you can share with me?

>
> Hello Ape fans - I come in peace.
>
> Last year I reproduced the four original Planet of the Apes
> Megos for Diamond Select Toys. The plan was to mix up new
> and vintage figures, but Fox did not allow DST to make any
> figures outside of the first film.
>
> Sales to retailers last year were not great but there were
> no scarce vintage Mego Apes, like the Andorian and Romulan
> to drive sales up.
>
> Now that the actual figures are arriving in stores, it
> will be interesting to see retailer's attitudes towards
> the line. DST has a good relationship with Fox so I
> am hopeful.
>
> I think that the answer is to mix Apes with humans or
> mutants so that we can get the most playability in the
> line.
>
> Let me know what you think.
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Clarke" <drmego@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Ape fans - I come in peace.
>
> Last year I reproduced the four original Planet of the Apes
> Megos for Diamond Select Toys. The plan was to mix up new
> and vintage figures, but Fox did not allow DST to make any
> figures outside of the first film.
>
> Sales to retailers last year were not great but there were
> no scarce vintage Mego Apes, like the Andorian and Romulan
> to drive sales up.
>
> Now that the actual figures are arriving in stores, it
> will be interesting to see retailer's attitudes towards
> the line. DST has a good relationship with Fox so I
> am hopeful.
>
> I think that the answer is to mix Apes with humans or
> mutants so that we can get the most playability in the
> line.
>
> Let me know what you think.
>

>
> Paul glad to see that you have finally made it!
>
> Some original figures from the first Planet of the Apes would be

>
> What would help promote the success of the toy line more: Buying

>
>
>
> --- On Thu, 2/19/09, Paul Clarke <drmego@...> wrote:
>
> From: Paul Clarke <drmego@...>
> Subject: [pota] Dr. Zaius - meet Dr. Mego
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 10:06 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello Ape fans - I come in peace.
>
> Last year I reproduced the four original Planet of the Apes
> Megos for Diamond Select Toys. The plan was to mix up new
> and vintage figures, but Fox did not allow DST to make any
> figures outside of the first film.
>
> Sales to retailers last year were not great but there were
> no scarce vintage Mego Apes, like the Andorian and Romulan
> to drive sales up.
>
> Now that the actual figures are arriving in stores, it
> will be interesting to see retailer's attitudes towards
> the line. DST has a good relationship with Fox so I
> am hopeful.
>
> I think that the answer is to mix Apes with humans or
> mutants so that we can get the most playability in the
> line.
>
> Let me know what you think.
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "haydon.mark" <markhaydon3@...> wrote:
>
> What about the greatest ape? that would be a brilliant addition to
> the mego range.--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, Chris Hight
> <snickertown@> wrote:
> >
> > Paul glad to see that you have finally made it!
> >
> > Some original figures from the first Planet of the Apes would be
> great, for instance, a Dr. Zaius in his regular long-coat outfit,
> Lucius, Julius and Astronauts in their flight-suit movie
> accurate costumes. An aged Stewart would be an awesome mail away
> figure.
> >
> > What would help promote the success of the toy line more: Buying
> the figures through www.drmego.com or purchasing them through a
> retailer?
> >
> >
> >
> > --- On Thu, 2/19/09, Paul Clarke <drmego@> wrote:
> >
> > From: Paul Clarke <drmego@>
> > Subject: [pota] Dr. Zaius - meet Dr. Mego
> > To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 10:06 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello Ape fans - I come in peace.
> >
> > Last year I reproduced the four original Planet of the Apes
> > Megos for Diamond Select Toys. The plan was to mix up new
> > and vintage figures, but Fox did not allow DST to make any
> > figures outside of the first film.
> >
> > Sales to retailers last year were not great but there were
> > no scarce vintage Mego Apes, like the Andorian and Romulan
> > to drive sales up.
> >
> > Now that the actual figures are arriving in stores, it
> > will be interesting to see retailer's attitudes towards
> > the line. DST has a good relationship with Fox so I
> > am hopeful.
> >
> > I think that the answer is to mix Apes with humans or
> > mutants so that we can get the most playability in the
> > line.
> >
> > Let me know what you think.
> >
>

Thanks Dave! I assume that is the cover art of the UK Blu-Ray release.

I like it better than the cover of the US release.

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Welcome Paul! Or should we call you Doctor;-)

I know everyone here has many suggestions for future figures but does EMCE have any plans that you are free to discuss?

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Clarke" <drmego@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Ape fans - I come in peace.
>
> Last year I reproduced the four original Planet of the Apes
> Megos for Diamond Select Toys. The plan was to mix up new
> and vintage figures, but Fox did not allow DST to make any
> figures outside of the first film.
>
> Sales to retailers last year were not great but there were
> no scarce vintage Mego Apes, like the Andorian and Romulan
> to drive sales up.
>
> Now that the actual figures are arriving in stores, it
> will be interesting to see retailer's attitudes towards
> the line. DST has a good relationship with Fox so I
> am hopeful.
>
> I think that the answer is to mix Apes with humans or
> mutants so that we can get the most playability in the
> line.
>
> Let me know what you think.
>

On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 4:03 AM, scott bosco <digitalcinema@...> wrote:

Jess, With your sculpting talent you could.  I once owned a store where I sold candy-making/cake decorating materials and I know that although it look hard, it's easier that you may think.  The basic foundation of the cake is a sheet cake.  The mouth is probably half of a ball cake.  The rest is "fondant" with is a ply-able mixture of a powder and corn syrup which makes an edible-like clay.  You'd have no problem molding it into the shapes needed.  The black color is made first by adding brown food "paste" coloring to the fondant then once brown used "black" coloring to the brown.  If you add the black paste coloring only it will only reach an ugly shade of gray.  It is also possible that they made it all in brown/chocolate then used an air brush with black coloring on the whole cake.  Years ago when people would come to my house to watch a movie I would make a cake in theme to what we were viewing.  I made a Jurassic Park cake - a grassy rectangular cake with a jeep driving up to the Jurassic Park Gates (made of chocolate).  For a showing of episodes of SPACE:1999 I made a lunar landscape with Moonbase Alpha made from white chocolate.  This Ursus cake is excellent but often they use so much fondant it is sickeningly sweet to eat.  It's easier to achieve visually what is needed with fondant, but I always stuck to icing instead and molding my own chocolate over the fondant - also because I'm allergic to corn and therefore the corn syrup in fondant.  Most everyone enjoys chocolate and icing so in the end the cake just tastes better. - Scott B. --- On Thu, 2/19/09, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote: From: jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> Subject: Re: [pota] Re: Planet of the Apes-Themed Party and Movie Screening at Cinespace To: pota@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 11:24 PM That is the cutest cake.  I'm sure I could make one.  Just kidding...   Jess. On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM, Jeff <skintricks@cox. net> wrote: No, I didn't.  Oh well.  Here's the only picture I was able to get. ----- Original Message ----- From: James To: pota@yahoogroups. com Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:00 AM Subject: [pota] Re: Planet of the Apes-Themed Party and Movie Screening at Cinespace Wow! You really did have a bad night. I guess you didn't get a copy of "The Ape" either. --- In pota@yahoogroups. com, "Jeff" <skintricks@. ..> wrote: > > I accidentally left mine on the table, and I didn't get a button. > > Jeff B > ----- Original Message ----- > From: James > To: pota@yahoogroups. com > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:27 AM > Subject: [pota] Re: Planet of the Apes-Themed Party and Movie Screening at Cinespace > > > > Glen was there but I take it that you two didn't meet. Did you get one of the mini-posters? > > --- In pota@yahoogroups. com, "Jeff K." veetus@ wrote: > > > > Not a different perspective, I just tried to make the most of it. > > >

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Sounds very cool, Scott. I'm going to have to try to make this one
day. I
> really hate the taste of fondant.

>
>
> Thanks Dave! I assume that is the cover art of the UK Blu-Ray release.

On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 10:31 PM, drhasslein <drhasslein@...> wrote:

It wasn't fondant. It was chocolate icing.I thought it was also until
they cut into it.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Sounds very cool, Scott. I'm going to have to try to make this one
day. I
> really hate the taste of fondant.

It is always possible that a few dogs didn't die in the plague. Or maybe the Apes domesticated similar species like wolfs and foxes.

And there is no stated Forbidden Zone in the TV series. That could be because the Forbidden Zone was on the East Coast while the TV show takes place on the West Coast.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "haydon.mark" <markhaydon3@...> wrote:
>
> I dont believe i have just found another problem with the t.v series in
> the film they state all dogs are wiped out by a virus , this is when
> humans started to have apes has pets .
> Well i watched two episodes tommorrows tide at the beginning the boy
> chimp has a pet dog and says its only a human , who is up the tree.
> And in the legacy , when they walk into the demolished city they are
> followed by a little dog.
> Also i thought city's where in the forbidden zone so why are gorilla's
> patrolling and based there???
> Mark
>

Wow! Incredible work Jessica. That looks just like her.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Check her out guys, and she's not done yet!! She's so beautiful to me!!
>
> http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view&current=zira050.jpg
>
> http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/zira048.jpg
>
> Jess.
>

Damn! They gave away the ending. LOL

Thanks for posting Dave. Of course, we always knew POTA was the greatest.

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

From: Paul

To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 12:31 PM

Subject: [pota] CHIMPS IN THE NEWS

Wow, so much in the news lately with Chimps, it almost makes one
wonder if they are,...."trying to take over"???? We had the civilized
Chimp wipe off a woman's face,..police had to shoot it. We had a
chimp escape from a zoo here in the Seattle/Tacoma area,...it was
sedated, and returned to it's housing. The only thing I could think
of was POTA! Sorry if we already visited these stories?

>
> Check her out guys, and she's not done yet!! She's so beautiful to

>
>

>
>

>
> Jess.
>

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Check her out guys, and she's not done yet!! She's so beautiful to me!!
>
>
http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view¤t=zira050.jpg
>
> http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/zira048.jpg
>
> Jess.
>

On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 7:54 PM, rassmguy <handleyr@...> wrote:

Holy cow, that looks amazingly accurate--you've got amazing talent, Jess.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Check her out guys, and she's not done yet!! She's so beautiful to me!!
>
>
http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view&current=zira050.jpg
>
> http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/zira048.jpg
>
> Jess.
>

On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 10:14 PM, <PofTAfan@...> wrote:

It is so beautiful. How much would you ask for if I asked you to do one for me. If I may ask.

Kevin

-----Original Message-----
From: rassmguy <handleyr@...>
To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:54 pm
Subject: [pota] Re: My Sideshow Zira!!

Holy cow, that looks amazingly accurate--you've got amazing talent, Jess.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Check her out guys, and she's not done yet!! She's so beautiful to me!!
>
>
http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view&current=zira050.jpg
>
> http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/zira048.jpg
>
> Jess.
>

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>
> If anybody has any great shots of Cornelius, can you please share

> me?

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 7:45 AM, <PofTAfan@...> wrote:

Sounds reasonable.  I'll pay for that.

-----Original Message-----
From: jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...>

To: pota@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 2:01 am
Subject: Re: [pota] Re: My Sideshow Zira!!

Kevin,

 

$20 for the cast

$30 to paint it up...

and probably $6 to mail it to you tracked via USPS priority mail...or I could use first class and save $3. 

 

Jess.

On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 10:14 PM, <PofTAfan@...> wrote:

It is so beautiful. How much would you ask for if I asked you to do one for me. If I may ask.

Kevin

-----Original Message-----
From: rassmguy <handleyr@...>
To: pota@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:54 pm
Subject: [pota] Re: My Sideshow Zira!!

Holy cow, that looks amazingly accurate--you've got amazing talent, Jess.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, jessica rotich <jessicarotich@...> wrote:
>
> Check her out guys, and she's not done yet!! She's so beautiful to me!!
>
>
http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/?action=view&current=zira050.jpg
>
> http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/zira048.jpg
>
> Jess.
>

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What happened last week is a very sad. In this case the woman involved was treating the chimp as if it were a human being. But chimps are not human beings. They are wild animals should not be in someone's home as a pet.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <p3murds@...> wrote:
>
> Wow, so much in the news lately with Chimps, it almost makes one
> wonder if they are,...."trying to take over"???? We had the civilized
> Chimp wipe off a woman's face,..police had to shoot it. We had a
> chimp escape from a zoo here in the Seattle/Tacoma area,...it was
> sedated, and returned to it's housing. The only thing I could think
> of was POTA! Sorry if we already visited these stories?
>

Great post Jeff. I do have some thoughts.

First, regarding BSG it sounds like Universal is trying to squeeze some more money out of the franchise. From what I read the "new" Larson version won't be a continuation of the old series but yet another relaunch except this time in vein of the original. The question is will fans of the original truly accept this "new" version. Most seem to want a continuation of the old series with the original actors al a the early 'Star Trek' movies.

In regard to Apes, I've always felt that the original could be continued and up dated to current movie standards. A 'hybrid' as you put it. The FX, make-up and costumes could be updated while still retaining the general look of the originals. Imagine the original Ape City supplemented with CGI effects. Plus there are still centuries of ape history to tell from the original. I'm sure many, many great stories can be told from those centuries.

I do have to say that I'm a bit ambivalent to a prequel with Zaius, Cornelius and Zira "The Early Years" but I think the 'hybrid' approach is the way to go. It worked for Doctor Who and Superman. We'll see how it works for Star Trek. It seems to be the best way to bring in new fans while bringing back old fans as well.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff K." <veetus@...> wrote:
>
> It's being reported that Universal is courting Glen Larson, producer of the original '70's series, to do a movie version of "Battlestar Galactica" ( http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40192 ). Of course there's been an acclaimed revamp series, which BG traditionalists supposedly rejected. I know almost nothing about either series or BG fandom, but apparently Universal is giving a nod to the old school fans by bringing in Larson and bringing back characters like Adama for the movie.
> The only thing this has to do with anything is that many "Ape" fans seem upset by Fox's "Caesar" plans that stray once again from the original movies. That just seems to be the way in Hollywood. Even this new BG is described as a revamp but with a touch of the old. But it is a step in the retro direction.
> When I interviewed Brian (Apemania) Penikas last weekend he said Fox does go to them for ideas of what the fans want in a new movie. He said he told them we want the original characters we fell in love with - - Cornelius, Zira, Zauis, etc. He said last summer they were considering two ideas: a "prequel" to "Planet" and this "Caesar" idea. Though I've been as open to the new "Caesar" revamp as anyone I think it would be cool if they could do something in the original universe; maybe update it visually in some way but keep the names and costumes, etc.
> I think there's some resistance to doing a straight "prequel" because there's too much baggage with the originals. Starting over seems to be the safe choice. But they are starting to come out with "hybrids" like "Superman Returns" and the new "Star Trek" where they take certain elements from the originals and just go "bigger". Is that the way to go? Or should they just let the originals rest in peace and start over (again)?
>

That's a really terrible, terrible joke. I think I may steal it though.

--- In pota@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff K." <veetus@...> wrote:
>
> I heard a joke on the radio yesterday (warning: poor taste).
> They said the victim of the chimp attack needs a face transplant. Unfortunately, the only one available is James Whitmore's (they didn't seem to catch the POTA nuance of the joke).
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul
> To: pota@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 12:31 PM
> Subject: [pota] CHIMPS IN THE NEWS
>
>
> Wow, so much in the news lately with Chimps, it almost makes one
> wonder if they are,...."trying to take over"???? We had the civilized
> Chimp wipe off a woman's face,..police had to shoot it. We had a
> chimp escape from a zoo here in the Seattle/Tacoma area,...it was
> sedated, and returned to it's housing. The only thing I could think
> of was POTA! Sorry if we already visited these stories?
>