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Whitty,

 

He's talking about the Gorilla figure with the submachine gun...

 

 

 

In a message dated 10/26/2004 5:51:14 PM Central Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

Beneath Gorilla?

 

Do you mean URSUS?

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: mlccougar@... [mlccougar@...]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 10:31 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Cornelius Medicoms

Whitty,

 

He's talking about the Gorilla figure with the submachine gun...

 

 

 

In a message dated 10/26/2004 5:51:14 PM Central Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

Beneath Gorilla?

 

Do you mean URSUS?

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Welcome T.

Michael

-----Original Message-----
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To: PotaDG-owner@yahoogroups.com
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Hello,

This is an automated email message to let you know that
LordTZer0 <LordTZer0@...> joined your PotaDG
group.

Possibly interested depending on the price, but I'd like to see a
specific list of the extras before committing. A lot of that translation
doesn't make much sense.


Chris L.


"Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...> wrote:

>If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll try to arrange a discout.

>If it is $250 yen then it is about $210 US I think......

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I hope the sudden invite isn't some sort of joke.

Or an attempt to get me to translate that page.

Then jokes on you.  I've only completed two years.

and even if I was a really good student (which

thanks to numerous learning disabilities I'm not)

That site is loaded with kanji.  And my kanji is weak

at best.  I can read the hiragana and katakana.  But

katakana is all Engrish.  For exempt in Romanji

taitoru means Title.  karejito kado means credit card etc...

And it's not 250 yen it 28,000 en, plus 1,400 shipping

inside Japan presumably.

 

今回のご注文は下記のとおりです。

This says ...   media 商品名 メディア 個数 販売価格(税抜) 販売価格(税込) 　 　 猿の惑星 ＴＶシリーズ コンプリート DVD-BOX 　 DVD 　 　 28,000円 　 29,400円 　 取消 値引き 　 0円 　 　 商品合計金額 　 28,000円

 

 

 

In a message dated 10/27/2004 12:19:18 AM Central Standard Time, lawford42@... writes:

>If it is $250 yen then it is about $210 US I think......

 

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I make it at $275.72  US

But you probably have to

bump that $14 shipping

up triple, or more.

 

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OUCH!

Oh well....only live once....

Michael

>
> ----------
> From: LordTZer0@...[SMTP:LORDTZER0@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 5:58:48 PM
> To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Re: Planet of the Apes Japanese DVD Box

Set.

> Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

I make it at $275.72 US But you probably have to bump that $14
shipping up triple, or more.

No, it's a hope that we can all get together and rebuild what has been
ruined.

I have a friend in Japan, the guy I bought all the Medicoms from, who is
getting back with some translating.

What I REALLY want to know is what the EXTRAS are!

It says something about superior sound.....now if that means it is a
Dolby Surround track - well, I can see a few TV Show fans DROOLING even
more! I think, however, it is referring to the sound of the Icarus...ie
the Icarus has sounds....but I don't know!

It also refers to interviews with William clever! WHAT THE!?!?! Who
are they TALKING about!

I'd also love to see if their POTA "Ultimate Edition" has more extras
that the 30th Anniversary release here! Also, if it does NOT, does that
spell DOOM for those who wanted to get Deleted Scenes etc? Usually the
"ultimate" edition is the END OF THE LINE! But yes, that's a huge leap
to conclude...however it makes me wonder.

Also - do you think they might have an Extended Battle DVD over there?
Is it an Extended version or was it standard in Japan?

No, T, I'm not expecting you to translate, but nor would I fail to
encourage it if you can.

Michael

>
>----------
>From: LordTZer0@...[SMTP:LORDTZER0@...]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 5:54:11 PM
>To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Re: Planet of the Apes Japanese DVD Box

Set.

>Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

I hope the sudden invite isn't some sort of joke. Or an attempt to get
me to translate that page. Then jokes on you. I've only completed two
years.
and even if I was a really good student (which thanks to numerous
learning disabilities I'm not)

That site is loaded with kanji. And my kanji is weak at best. I can
read the hiragana and katakana. But katakana is all Engrish. For
exempt in Romanji taitoru means Title. karejito kado means credit card
etc...
And it's not 250 yen it 28,000 en, plus 1,400 shipping inside Japan
presumably.

I think bitch is OK.

Thanks T - it would be great if we can learn more...but no pressure.

Well, SOME pressure - I would like to get a comment about "Return". It
does not have to be a kind one....

Thanks for agreeing to end the war. Maybe there is hope for mankind
after all!

Michael

>
> ----------
> From: LordTZer0@...[SMTP:LORDTZER0@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:41:52 PM
> To: POTA_Phenomenon@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [POTA_Phenomenon] RE: {Spam?} FW: [PotaDG] Re:

Planet of

> the Apes Japanes...
> Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

No, it's a hope that we can all get together and rebuild what has been
ruined.

Well, aside from Brian Wilson there was another musical genius who was
in a
top world famous band, who went solo. You may remember him as Beatle
John.
In the interest of a unified group, and even if it's a bit premature,
I'll
take a note from his book, and say . . .

WAR IS OVER!


No, T, I'm not expecting you to translate, but nor would I fail to
encourage it if you can.


It's all bits and pieces to me.
Trying to look up kanji by radical
would take forever. And of course
there are usually several onyomi
and kunyomi (Chinese & Japanese)
readings for each, depending on context.
If I get a chance I'll see if some of the
Japanese in class can take a look at it.
Even they have trouble with some things
in their own language. That's where Furigana
comes in. Too bad there isn't any on this page.
Honorifics are a bitch too. Can you say bitch here?

.html It looks like from this poll that most pota fans are sci-fi fans as well. Elaine<.html

Yes, and that sure makes sense to me. Sci-fi is my fave kinda movie.

Michael

>
> ----------
> From: taebokitti@...[SMTP:TAEBOKITTI@...]
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 6:57:54 AM
> To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Poll results for PotaDG
> Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

It looks like from this poll that most pota fans are sci-fi fans as
well.
Elaine

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com , taebokitti@a... wrote:

> It looks like from this poll that most pota fans are sci-fi fans

as well.

-- I suppose that does make sense! And comedy came second, that's
good, shows we all enjoy a good laugh as well.

Neil

.html Mine too! Elaine<.html

Well, we all did sit through the Burton travesty some three years
back... ;-)


Chris L. (who just couldn't resist)



"Neil" <nfoster@...) wrote:

> -- I suppose that does make sense! And comedy came second, that's
> good, shows we all enjoy a good laugh as well.

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the PotaDG
group.

File : /Within the Planet of the Apes/Chapter5.gif
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Regards,

munkeyman63au <nfoster@...>

Thank you Neil and Michael. By the way, I like your ape noses.

(The drawings, guys.) ;)

--Helen

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, PotaDG@yahoogroups.com wrote:
>
>
> Hello,
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-----Original Message-----
From: ape_mom [sand_hill_school@...]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 10:53 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: New file uploaded to PotaDG

Thank you Neil and Michael.  By the way, I like your ape noses. 

(The drawings, guys.) ;)

--Helen

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So far so good. Makes one wonder what they are going to find. Hum...? Maybe the Planet of the Apes movies, that would be interesting. :)

Kasey/Undomiel
 

--- "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...> wrote:
 
From: "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...>
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:57:22 +1000
To: "'PotaDG@yahoogroups.com'" <PotaDG@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [PotaDG] Within the Planet of the Apes - strip #5

-----Original Message-----
From: ape_mom [sand_hill_school@...]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 10:53 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: New file uploaded to PotaDG

Thank you Neil and Michael.  By the way, I like your ape noses. 

(The drawings, guys.) ;)

--Helen

So.....what's in the box (or should I say what's in the Time Capsule)?'

 

GUESSES ANYONE?  Not you Neil!

Michael

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-----Original Message-----
From: Kasey Taylor Cooper [elfgirl_06@...]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 12:34 PM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Within the Planet of the Apes - strip #5

So far so good. Makes one wonder what they are going to find. Hum...? Maybe the Planet of the Apes movies, that would be interesting. :)

Kasey/Undomiel
 

--- "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...> wrote:
 
From: "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...>
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:57:22 +1000
To: "'PotaDG@yahoogroups.com'" <PotaDG@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [PotaDG] Within the Planet of the Apes - strip #5

Are you accusing me of having an ape nose?  ;)

 

So.....what's in the box (or should I say what's in the Time Capsule)?'

 

GUESSES ANYONE?  Not you Neil!

Michael

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-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Plonowski [urko3085@...]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 12:35 PM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Within the Planet of the Apes - strip #5

The object to the left of the books could be a radio, although I can't understand why anyone would put something like that in a time capsule. Judging by the markings on the outside, I'd expect to find a tie-dyed t-shirt.

 

Greg P.

"Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...> wrote:

So.....what's in the box (or should I say what's in the Time Capsule)?'

 

GUESSES ANYONE?  Not you Neil!

Michael

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Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of your PotaDG
group.

File : /The Stranger/STRANGER7.doc
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You can access the file at the URL:
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--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com , "Whitty, Michael"
<Michael.Whitty@d...> wrote:

> Funny you should say that! Cougar has already warned me that if I

have them find some Medicoms, I'm in trouble! ;)

-- Really? oh damn... I better just go and get my eraser then...

Neil

So does this make any more sense to anyone?

The line about "battle" I would have to clarify later, but William CREBER was the art director, right?

Michael

>
> ----------
> From: tsuchi
> Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 3:13:39 AM
> To: Whitty, Michael
> Subject: RE: Battle for the Planet of the Apes DVD
> Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

Hi Michael,

Thanks for fast payment.
The batlle for the POTA is released on DVD in Japan, but it's sold for whole
set, can not buy only for the "battle".

For your former question of "extras", The DVD case shaped as the space ship
will come, also
DVD stand with the logo of "ANSA" will come.
And as you said, inerview with the art director William cleiver (sorry I
don't know the exact spelling)
is in the DVD.

Thenks again,
Yoshio

-----Original Message-----
·ol : Whitty, Michael < Michael.Whitty@...
<mailto:Michael.Whitty@...> >
^¶æ : 'tsuchi'"úŽž : 2004"N10OEŽ27"ú 7:56
OE-¼ : Battle for the Planet of the Apes DVD


Yoshi,

I have the Battle for the Planet of the Apes Laser Disc from the Japanese
set.

It contains scenes that were cut out.

Is this version the one on your DVD release? Is it available on DVD?

Michael

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Neil" <nfoster@h...> wrote:

>
> Hello,
>
> This email message is a notification to let you know that
> a file has been uploaded to the Files area of your PotaDG
> group.
>
> File : /The Stranger/STRANGER7.doc
> Uploaded by : hidalgo_girl05 <elfgirl_06@c...>
> Description : Chapter Seven: Promise Kept
>
> You can access the file at the URL:
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PotaDG/files/The%
> 20Stranger/STRANGER7.doc>

-- Just read this latest chapter Kasey and once again it's a great
read. This really is comming along!

Neil

Again I agree - how many chapters to go?

Michael

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Neil" <nfoster@h...> wrote:
>
> --- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Neil" <nfoster@h...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > This email message is a notification to let you know that
> > a file has been uploaded to the Files area of your PotaDG
> > group.
> >
> > File : /The Stranger/STRANGER7.doc
> > Uploaded by : hidalgo_girl05 <elfgirl_06@c...>
> > Description : Chapter Seven: Promise Kept
> >
> > You can access the file at the URL:
> > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PotaDG/files/The%
> > 20Stranger/STRANGER7.doc>
>
> -- Just read this latest chapter Kasey and once again it's a great
> read. This really is comming along!
>
> Neil

Guys and gals, there really is an echo in here and I don't know what
is going on.

I announced a competition where I have put up over $1 000 in prizes
and I have about 3 people interested.

We have been placing Monkey Planet on the group chapter by chapter
and Neil has been illustrating....about 3 responses.

We have provided a new comic strip ("Within the POTA") to get people
talking....crickets are chirping instead.

Have I missed something?

I know some people have the ability to send emails that appear to be
from somebody else.....could you have received one of these?

Or is this a kind of protest...or WHAT?

It's not just this group I know....the pota group is essentially a
few guys talking to themselves and some crazy political thing where
they have imaginary members posting. We are not going to resort to
that kind of silliness. I would rather go out with some dignity
than to hang on in quiet desparation and invent members.

Neil has started the new TV Show comic. The way things are, I can't
justify showing it on this group. I have taken great risks to show
you all "Beware the Beast" (the most obvious risk being that Fox
will be pissed off about this and could disallow paper publication
as a result). As things stand, I will just let you all buy it at
the news-stand. There really does not seem to be any point in
showing it on the group.

So I'm handing the reigns over to all of you. I don't mind working
hard if people are chatting, but the harder I work the less people
contribute and I'm sick of it. I've been bled dry and I'm going to
love to just leave it all behind if that's the result; really I am.
But if you want to take the opportunity to read the comic and
comment, or read a few lines of Monkey Planet, or look at Neil's
illustrations and comment, you can keep getting a great deal of
value for free....well, for the cost of a few comments. I really
don't care what you all choose, but I am not hanging around watching
this group die.

Michael

Dear Apeophiles,

I just wanted to say its been a pleasure to have joined your group
and I hope you keep it going. I hope to contribute more to it all,
and I will as I get myself organised.
A few questions !!!

1. Did Medicom produce a catalogue of all its POTA merchandise ?
2. Do we know who the artists/sculptures were?
3. A year ago I saw advertised a Japanese photo book for about £40.00
/$80.00, at the time I thought it was all to do with Tim Burtons
Rehash, Was it? or was it the book that I have always wanted I.e.
a large scale full colour Photographic account of all that is
POTA?
4. I have just recieved my Apemania Cornelius Mask and it is
wonderfull. Do any of the group have pictures (close up) of the
Don Post Cornelius mask?
5. What happened to Don Post, You never hear od him?it now?
6. Do you think that Tim Burtons POTA and the recent Van Helsing
Made the same mistake I.e. People (myself included) wanted to
see the classic POTA/Universal characters brought back to the big
screen in all their glory(origonal costumes and make up,New
adventures)?
I could see the Karloff/Whale/Pierce Monster in full colour
million dollar epic or the McDowall/Chambers Cornelius/Ceasers/
Galen character brought into a new progression of the POTA
timeline(sons of whatever)?
Obviously new actors would recreate the characters but it would
have been more to the fans, as well as the publics liking as these
characters are now culteral icons. Their very image can conjour
up all sorts of memories and back stories before the film makers
shoot a single frame.

Anyways......enough of my ranting.....I would be interested in
your thoughts. (and answers)

John.

.html Michael, I am very interested in the cartoon contest. Forgive my slow response but my team  the Boston Red Sox won the world series and I am still trying to come down to earth!  Eighty-six years since they won! Elaine<.html

.html I have a Japanese photo book of pota 2001 that I bought off of ebay. It is quite good. I don't know if it is the same one you are talking about. I am not aware of any catalog of Medicom pota figures but would love one if any exists. Elaine<.html

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

From: Michael Whitty

To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 4:38 AM

Subject: [PotaDG] Echoes

Guys and gals, there really is an echo in here and I don't know what
is going on.

I announced a competition where I have put up over $1 000 in prizes
and I have about 3 people interested.

We have been placing Monkey Planet on the group chapter by chapter
and Neil has been illustrating....about 3 responses.

We have provided a new comic strip ("Within the POTA") to get people
talking....crickets are chirping instead.

Have I missed something?

I know some people have the ability to send emails that appear to be
from somebody else.....could you have received one of these?

Or is this a kind of protest...or WHAT?

It's not just this group I know....the pota group is essentially a
few guys talking to themselves and some crazy political thing where
they have imaginary members posting.  We are not going to resort to
that kind of silliness.  I would rather go out with some dignity
than to hang on in quiet desparation and invent members.

Neil has started the new TV Show comic.  The way things are, I can't
justify showing it on this group.  I have taken great risks to show
you all "Beware the Beast" (the most obvious risk being that Fox
will be pissed off about this and could disallow paper publication
as a result).  As things stand, I will just let you all buy it at
the news-stand.  There really does not seem to be any point in
showing it on the group.

So I'm handing the reigns over to all of you.  I don't mind working
hard if people are chatting, but the harder I work the less people
contribute and I'm sick of it.  I've been bled dry and I'm going to
love to just leave it all behind if that's the result; really I am. 
But if you want to take the opportunity to read the comic and
comment, or read a few lines of Monkey Planet, or look at Neil's
illustrations and comment, you can keep getting a great deal of
value for free....well, for the cost of a few comments.  I really
don't care what you all choose, but I am not hanging around watching
this group die.

Michael

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Yay Red Sox!!!!

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, taebokitti@a... wrote:
> Michael, I am very interested in the cartoon contest. Forgive my
slow
> response but my team the Boston Red Sox won the world series and I
am still trying
> to come down to earth! Eighty-six years since they won! Elaine

Hi John,

1-3: It's very hard to find info on Japanese POTA stuff, even though it's
some of the best. But pictures of all the Medicom apes are readily available
on websites, search engines and magazines.
4. I think Don Post's masks are shown in Sauseville's POTA Collectibles book
5. Info on Don Post should be available on the internet.
6. I haven't seen "Van Helsing" but it's mediocre box office (like that of
POTA2001) can probably be attributed to misjudging what people want (and
poor writing). Fans alone don't make a successful film at that budget level.
But the movies that are true to their source material and also entertaining
("Spiderman", "Harry Potter", "Lord of the Rings") seem to do the
best. - - - Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "grotowski666" <johnbkirtley@...>
To: <PotaDG@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 5:58 AM
Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????




Dear Apeophiles,

I just wanted to say its been a pleasure to have joined your group
and I hope you keep it going. I hope to contribute more to it all,
and I will as I get myself organised.
A few questions !!!

1. Did Medicom produce a catalogue of all its POTA merchandise ?
2. Do we know who the artists/sculptures were?
3. A year ago I saw advertised a Japanese photo book for about £40.00
/$80.00, at the time I thought it was all to do with Tim Burtons
Rehash, Was it? or was it the book that I have always wanted I.e.
a large scale full colour Photographic account of all that is
POTA?
4. I have just recieved my Apemania Cornelius Mask and it is
wonderfull. Do any of the group have pictures (close up) of the
Don Post Cornelius mask?
5. What happened to Don Post, You never hear od him?it now?
6. Do you think that Tim Burtons POTA and the recent Van Helsing
Made the same mistake I.e. People (myself included) wanted to
see the classic POTA/Universal characters brought back to the big
screen in all their glory(origonal costumes and make up,New
adventures)?
I could see the Karloff/Whale/Pierce Monster in full colour
million dollar epic or the McDowall/Chambers Cornelius/Ceasers/
Galen character brought into a new progression of the POTA
timeline(sons of whatever)?
Obviously new actors would recreate the characters but it would
have been more to the fans, as well as the publics liking as these
characters are now culteral icons. Their very image can conjour
up all sorts of memories and back stories before the film makers
shoot a single frame.

Anyways......enough of my ranting.....I would be interested in
your thoughts. (and answers)

John.








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

From: veetus@...

To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com ; the gang ; pota_Phenomenon@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 8:42 AM

Subject: [PotaDG] We're # 6 and 7!

  The current list of Sideshow's Top 10 "most popular products" shows POTA's "Gorilla Soldier - Ape Marauder" at # 6 and "Forbidden Zone Taylor" at # 7. Also on the list is "Lord of the Rings", "X-Files" and "Terminator". Fast company, indeed. POTA is the oldest "property" on the list (except for "Lord of the Rings" as a book, but we know where it's current popularity is from). - - - Jeff

 

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.html Only three more chapters then the epilogue. My co-author is having knee surgery so the fan fiction is kinda on hold for right now.
 
Kasey   
 
--- "Michael Whitty" <Michael.Whitty@...> wrote:
 
From: "Michael Whitty" <Michael.Whitty@...>
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 12:20:22 -0000
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: The Stranger Chapter 7


Again I agree - how many chapters to go?

Michael

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Neil" <nfoster@h...> wrote:
>
> --- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Neil" <nfoster@h...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > This email message is a notification to let you know that
> > a file has been uploaded to the Files area of your PotaDG
> > group.
> >
> >   File        : /The Stranger/STRANGER7.doc
> >   Uploaded by : hidalgo_girl05 <elfgirl_06@c...>
> >   Description : Chapter Seven: Promise Kept
> >
> > You can access the file at the URL:
> > < http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PotaDG/files/The%
> > 20Stranger/STRANGER7.doc>
>
> -- Just read this latest chapter Kasey and once again it's a great
> read. This really is comming along!
>
> Neil

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No, you can't hang up the group. I love it here and I like to read what other people post. Half the time I want to post, and I know this is silly, but I feel like some of things I want to say would just be laughed at and not appreciated. This group is awesome and you can't hang it up. I love the new comic, but you understand that it is currently impossible for me to accept prizes of gifts or whatever from outsides sources. I'm sure that everyone loves this group and doesn't want to see it go down hill.
 
Kasey 

Ps. I'll become super active if that's what it takes.
 
--- "Michael Whitty" <Michael.Whitty@...> wrote:
 
From: "Michael Whitty" <Michael.Whitty@...>
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 12:38:32 -0000
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Echoes


Guys and gals, there really is an echo in here and I don't know what
is going on.

I announced a competition where I have put up over $1 000 in prizes
and I have about 3 people interested.

We have been placing Monkey Planet on the group chapter by chapter
and Neil has been illustrating....about 3 responses.

We have provided a new comic strip ("Within the POTA") to get people
talking....crickets are chirping instead.

Have I missed something?

I know some people have the ability to send emails that appear to be
from somebody else.....could you have received one of these?

Or is this a kind of protest...or WHAT?

It's not just this group I know....the pota group is essentially a
few guys talking to themselves and some crazy political thing where
they have imaginary members posting.  We are not going to resort to
that kind of silliness.  I would rather go out with some dignity
than to hang on in quiet desparation and invent members.

Neil has started the new TV Show comic.  The way things are, I can't
justify showing it on this group.  I have taken great risks to show
you all "Beware the Beast" (the most obvious risk being that Fox
will be pissed off about this and could disallow paper publication
as a result).  As things stand, I will just let you all buy it at
the news-stand.  There really does not seem to be any point in
showing it on the group.

So I'm handing the reigns over to all of you.  I don't mind working
hard if people are chatting, but the harder I work the less people
contribute and I'm sick of it.  I've been bled dry and I'm going to
love to just leave it all behind if that's the result; really I am. 
But if you want to take the opportunity to read the comic and
comment, or read a few lines of Monkey Planet, or look at Neil's
illustrations and comment, you can keep getting a great deal of
value for free....well, for the cost of a few comments.  I really
don't care what you all choose, but I am not hanging around watching
this group die.

Michael

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Michael...I have constantly said and referred to this
group as a mecca for ape fans. love the fact that I
can correspond with fellow apefreaks from all corners
of the world. We always get the first and inside scoop
on any new products, get treated to incredible new
comics, and I for one appreciate the hell out of it. I
know I don't always respond to every email but that
doesn't mean that I don't read them or enjoy them.

True, it would be nice if more people participated but
as Jeff (I think it was Jeff) said, I'm sure the
greater percent of all internet groups are people that
don't respond for whatever reason. I agree that if you
are burnt out and just can't do it anymore you should
stop, but I'm begging you in the name of Apesters all
over the world, please don't! As far as the contests
go, I have been so busy with work I don't have time to
get out DVDs to watch clips and I can't access the TV
show clips....

Just know that you are appreciated.
Tim

Sounds to me like he's saying:

A) BATTLE DVD is only available in a box set. He didn't address whether
or not it's the theatrical or extended version.

B) That the packaging is in the shape of the ICARUS and that it comes
with a display stand containing the ANSA logo. So you could display this
like you would a model. This kind of confuses me because the picture of
the ICARUS I saw with the DVD looked liked a small model (Corgi sized,
for those of you who know what I'm talking about) and the DVD box seemed
like a regular DVD box for a multi disc set.

C) Was William Creber the art director for the TV series? Or have they
possible lifted his comments from the BEHIND DVD and spliced them all
together? You'll have to give us a full report once you receive it.


Chris L.



"Michael Whitty" <whitty@...> wrote:

>So does this make any more sense to anyone?

>The line about "battle" I would have to clarify later, but William

CREBER was the art director, right?

> From: tsuchi:

>Thanks for fast payment.
>The batlle for the POTA is released on DVD in Japan, but it's sold for

whole

>set, can not buy only for the "battle".

>For your former question of "extras", The DVD case shaped as the space

ship will come, also

>DVD stand with the logo of "ANSA" will come.
>And as you said, inerview with the art director William cleiver (sorry I
>don't know the exact spelling) is in the DVD.

Whitty (again):

> I have the Battle for the Planet of the Apes Laser Disc from the

Japanese set.

>It contains scenes that were cut out.

>Is this version the one on your DVD release? Is it available on DVD?

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-----Original Message-----
From: grotowski666 [johnbkirtley@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:58 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????

Dear Apeophiles,

I just wanted to say its been a pleasure to have joined your group
and I hope you keep it going. I hope to contribute more to it all,
and I will as I get myself organised.
A few questions !!!

1. Did Medicom produce a catalogue of all its POTA merchandise ?

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Michael:

I really enjoy this group, I just haven't had the time lately to get
too involved. I'm going to school, just gotten engaged, and wound up
with a 15 year old brother to care for. Plus, I'm working on my POTA
book, a couple of screenplays, and just picked up GTA: San Andreas.

I'm really trying to allocate time to all of these things, but
somethings get left behind - like Yahoo groups. I belong to a number
of them, and haven't looked at any of them for over two months. I'm
just stretched too thin.

POTA is my favorite film series. I even love the TV show, and I
watched the cartoons when they were on as a kid. I am not abandoning
the films, I just have less time than ever for the group.

You convinced me to come back to this group a few months ago, even
though I really didn't have a lot of time to invest. I will try to be
more active, but real life tends to take the reins sometimes (as well
as GTA: SA).

I'll do my best to be more involved, but my lack of time or energy
should have no bearing on your love and involvement with POTA. Please
don't let a lack of time or enthusiasm from those like me, with
fandom in their blood but life on their minds, stop you from doing a
fantastic job here.

BTW: The new strip is great. What a wonderful idea. I can't wait to
see where this one goes. And ... what contest?

Corby Kennard

Where can I get the cartoons? Did they put them out as DVDs or
something?

Corby

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-----Original Message-----
From: grotowski666 [johnbkirtley@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:58 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????

2. Do we know who the artists/sculptures were?

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-----Original Message-----
From: grotowski666 [johnbkirtley@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:58 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????

3. A year ago I saw advertised a Japanese photo book for about £40.00
   /$80.00, at the time I thought it was all to do with Tim Burtons
   Rehash, Was it? or was it the book that I have always wanted I..e.
   a large scale full colour Photographic account of all that is
   POTA?

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-----Original Message-----
From: grotowski666 [johnbkirtley@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:58 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????
 
4. I have just recieved my Apemania Cornelius Mask and it is
   wonderfull. Do any of the group have pictures (close up) of the
   Don Post Cornelius mask?

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

From: Whitty, Michael

To: 'PotaDG@yahoogroups.com'

Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 2:40 PM

Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions - #1

Hi John and thens for the kind words.

 

No, I have never seen a catalog.

 

However, many have not seen the 3 wind-up-toys and the "Rebel Ape" which has an interchangeable head - Che Guevarra and Caesar!

 

It is fairly easy to compile a list of the standard Medicoms, add the variant cornelius and list the Kubricks - should we do this as a project and link the list to photos?  Anyone?

Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: grotowski666 [johnbkirtley@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:58 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????

Dear Apeophiles,

I just wanted to say its been a pleasure to have joined your group
and I hope you keep it going. I hope to contribute more to it all,
and I will as I get myself organised.
A few questions !!!

1. Did Medicom produce a catalogue of all its POTA merchandise ?

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--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com , "Whitty, Michael"
<Michael.Whitty@d...> wrote:

> I have switched the group's facilities to enable us sending photos

as attachments so fire away!
As a clean up to make space, we may have to one day cut the photos
and place them in the files, just so you all know!

-- Michael the photos won't get stored anyway. They will show up on
the group for a day maybe then will 'disappear' anyway.

Neil

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-----Original Message-----
From: Neil [nfoster@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 10:21 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Don Post Cornelius mask

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Whitty, Michael"
<Michael.Whitty@d...> wrote:
> I have switched the group's facilities to enable us sending photos
as attachments so fire away!
As a clean up to make space, we may have to one day cut the photos
and place them in the files, just so you all know!

-- Michael the photos won't get stored anyway. They will show up on
the group for a day maybe then will 'disappear' anyway.

Neil

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-----Original Message-----
From: grotowski666 [johnbkirtley@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:58 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????

5. What happened to Don Post, You never hear of  him?it now?

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Another good question...for Brian!

 

Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: grotowski666 [johnbkirtley@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:58 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????

5. What happened to Don Post, You never hear o f  him?it now?

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-----Original Message-----
From: grotowski666 [johnbkirtley@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:58 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????

6. Do you think that Tim Burtons POTA and the recent Van Helsing
   Made the same mistake I.e. People (myself included) wanted to 
   see the classic POTA/Universal characters brought back to the big
   screen in all their glory(origonal costumes and make up,New
   adventures)?
   I could see the Karloff/Whale/Pierce Monster in full colour
   million dollar epic or the McDowall/Chambers Cornelius/Ceasers/
   Galen character brought into a new progression of the POTA
   timeline(sons of whatever)?
   Obviously new actors would recreate the characters but it would
have been more to the fans, as well as the publics liking as these
   characters are now culteral icons. Their very image can conjour
   up all sorts of memories and back stories before the film makers
   shoot a single frame.

   Anyways......enough of my ranting.....I would be interested in
   your thoughts. (and answers)

   John.

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-----Original Message-----
From: taebokitti@... [taebokitti@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:21 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

Michael, I am very interested in the cartoon contest. Forgive my slow response but my team  the Boston Red Sox won the world series and I am still trying to come down to earth!  Eighty-six years since they won! Elaine

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-----Original Message-----
From: veetus@... [veetus@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

  Sorry you feel that way, Michael. Have these groups EVER been more than a few people talking?

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-----Original Message-----
From: veetus@... [veetus@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

Those who do POTA projects should do them out of love of the subject.

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-----Original Message-----
From: veetus@... [veetus@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

You should've tried this stuff before the internet. Those were some serious crickets.

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Michael,

Sometimes those crickets are inevitable, but I assure you that while I
cannot always post, I do try to keep up with the goings on in the group.

The contest was a great idea but unfortunately I don't have access to
the toons and I'm sure that many others are in the same boat. I
realize you've graciously offered to distribute the DVDs, but I did
not take you up on your offer because I don't think they would work
here. (At least I never saw any postings by any non-Aussie stating
that these DVDs would work in USA/Canada). I am anxiously (but
patiently) awaiting the day that Hunter can finish off his copies so
that I can finally watch what I could not 30 years ago. Contest or
not, I just want to see these toons!

Yes "Within the PotA" is fantastic (as was BtB) and I salute all those
involved.

I would take Jeff suggestion and not let yourself get burned out on
PotA. As he says, what you do should be for the love of it and nothing
more.

While I'm at it, I'd also like to give another hearthy slap on the
back to John and the rest of the Scrolls boys. I know he's taken some
heat with that comic issue, but from where I stand I think it was a
great issue. So what if some of the people involved were not as
enthusiastic about their own POTA comics as some of their other
titles? If that's a fact then I'm glad to know the truth and go on
from there. It was still very interesting reading and I thank Scrolls
for seeking these people out and getting whatever they could.

To the Sox fans here: Way to go.
FYI: Many Canadians were cheering these guys on too.

Now, it's back to work for me....

Dario

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Whitty" <Michael.Whitty@d...>
wrote:

>
> Guys and gals, there really is an echo in here and I don't know what
> is going on.
>
> I announced a competition where I have put up over $1 000 in prizes
> and I have about 3 people interested.
>
> We have been placing Monkey Planet on the group chapter by chapter
> and Neil has been illustrating....about 3 responses.
>
> We have provided a new comic strip ("Within the POTA") to get people
> talking....crickets are chirping instead.
>
> Have I missed something?
>
> I know some people have the ability to send emails that appear to be
> from somebody else.....could you have received one of these?
>
> Or is this a kind of protest...or WHAT?
>
> It's not just this group I know....the pota group is essentially a
> few guys talking to themselves and some crazy political thing where
> they have imaginary members posting. We are not going to resort to
> that kind of silliness. I would rather go out with some dignity
> than to hang on in quiet desparation and invent members.
>
> Neil has started the new TV Show comic. The way things are, I can't
> justify showing it on this group. I have taken great risks to show
> you all "Beware the Beast" (the most obvious risk being that Fox
> will be pissed off about this and could disallow paper publication
> as a result). As things stand, I will just let you all buy it at
> the news-stand. There really does not seem to be any point in
> showing it on the group.
>
> So I'm handing the reigns over to all of you. I don't mind working
> hard if people are chatting, but the harder I work the less people
> contribute and I'm sick of it. I've been bled dry and I'm going to
> love to just leave it all behind if that's the result; really I am.
> But if you want to take the opportunity to read the comic and
> comment, or read a few lines of Monkey Planet, or look at Neil's
> illustrations and comment, you can keep getting a great deal of
> value for free....well, for the cost of a few comments. I really
> don't care what you all choose, but I am not hanging around watching
> this group die.
>
> Michael

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-----Original Message-----
From: veetus@... [veetus@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

I suggest you do it as long as it's fun and not overextend yourself.

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-----Original Message-----
From: veetus@... [veetus@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

Your efforts and those of others ARE appreciated but it's nothing new that people are lazy about responding.

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-----Original Message-----
From: veetus@... [veetus@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

Plus that silly life stuff sometimes interferes. As for myself, I've got some catching up to do.

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-----Original Message-----
From: veetus@... [veetus@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 3:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com; the gang; pota_Phenomenon@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] We're # 6 and 7!

  The current list of Sideshow's Top 10 "most popular products" shows POTA's "Gorilla Soldier - Ape Marauder" at # 6 and "Forbidden Zone Taylor" at # 7. Also on the list is "Lord of the Rings", "X-Files" and "Terminator". Fast company, indeed. POTA is the oldest "property" on the list (except for "Lord of the Rings" as a book, but we know where it's current popularity is from). - - - Jeff

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-----Original Message-----
From: Kasey Taylor Cooper [elfgirl_06@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 4:26 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Re: The Stranger Chapter 7

Only three more chapters then the epilogue. My co-author is having knee surgery so the fan fiction is kinda on hold for right now.
 
Kasey   
 
--- "Michael Whitty" <Michael.Whitty@...> wrote:
 
From: "Michael Whitty" <Michael.Whitty@...>
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 12:20:22 -0000
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: The Stranger Chapter 7


Again I agree - how many chapters to go?

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-----Original Message-----
From: Kasey Taylor Cooper [elfgirl_06@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 4:33 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes 

Ps. I'll become super active if that's what it takes.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Parati [apefan23@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 4:43 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

Michael...I have constantly said and referred to this
group as a mecca for ape fans.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Parati [apefan23@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 4:43 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

Michael...I have constantly said and referred to this
group as a mecca for ape fans.  love the fact that I
can correspond with fellow apefreaks from all corners
of the world. We always get the first and inside scoop
on any new products, get treated to incredible new
comics, and I for one appreciate the hell out of it. I
know I don't always respond to every email but that
doesn't mean that I don't read them or enjoy them.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Parati [apefan23@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 4:43 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

True, it would be nice if more people participated but
as Jeff (I think it was Jeff) said, I'm sure the
greater percent of all internet groups are people that
don't respond for whatever reason. I agree that if you
are burnt out and just can't do it anymore you should
stop, but I'm begging you in the name of Apesters all
over the world, please don't! As far as the contests
go, I have been so busy with work I don't have time to
get out DVDs to watch clips and I can't access the TV
show clips....

Just know that you are appreciated.
Tim

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-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Lawless [lawford42@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 6:13 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: TV Show and Battle for the Planet of the Apes DVD

This kind of confuses me because the picture of
the ICARUS I saw with the DVD looked liked a small model (Corgi sized,
for those of you who know what I'm talking about) and the DVD box seemed
like a regular DVD box for a multi disc set.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Lawless [lawford42@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 6:13 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: TV Show and Battle for the Planet of the Apes DVD

C) Was William Creber the art director for the TV series? Or have they
possible lifted his comments from the BEHIND DVD and spliced them all
together? You'll have to give us a full report once you receive it.

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-----Original Message-----
From: onebadgungan [onebadgungan@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 9:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Echoes

Michael:

I really enjoy this group, I just haven't had the time lately to get
too involved. I'm going to school, just gotten engaged, and wound up
with a 15 year old brother to care for. Plus, I'm working on my POTA
book, a couple of screenplays, and just picked up GTA: San Andreas.

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-----Original Message-----
From: onebadgungan [onebadgungan@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 9:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Echoes

I'm really trying to allocate time to all of these things, but
somethings get left behind - like Yahoo groups. I belong to a number
of them, and haven't looked at any of them for over two months. I'm
just stretched too thin.

POTA is my favorite film series. I even love the TV show, and I
watched the cartoons when they were on as a kid. I am not abandoning
the films, I just have less time than ever for the group.

You convinced me to come back to this group a few months ago, even
though I really didn't have a lot of time to invest. I will try to be
more active, but real life tends to take the reins sometimes (as well
as GTA: SA).

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-----Original Message-----
From: onebadgungan [onebadgungan@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 9:42 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Echoes

I'll do my best to be more involved, but my lack of time or energy
should have no bearing on your love and involvement with POTA. Please
don't let a lack of time or enthusiasm from those like me, with
fandom in their blood but life on their minds, stop you from doing a
fantastic job here.

BTW: The new strip is great. What a wonderful idea. I can't wait to
see where this one goes. And ... what contest?

Corby Kennard

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-----Original Message-----
From: Dario [ev001@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:06 PM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Echoes

Michael,

Sometimes those crickets are inevitable, but I assure you that while I
cannot always post, I do try to keep up with the goings on in the group.

The contest was a great idea but unfortunately I don't have access to
the toons and I'm sure that many others are in the same boat. I
realize you've graciously offered to distribute the DVDs, but I did
not take you up on your offer because I don't think they would work
here.  (At least I never saw any postings by any non-Aussie stating
that these DVDs would work in USA/Canada).  I am anxiously (but
patiently) awaiting the day that Hunter can finish off his copies so
that I can finally watch what I could not 30 years ago. Contest or
not, I just want to see these toons!

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-----Original Message-----
From: Dario [ev001@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:06 PM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Echoes

Yes "Within the PotA" is fantastic (as was BtB) and I salute all those
involved.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Dario [ev001@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:06 PM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Echoes

I would take Jeff suggestion and not let yourself get burned out on
PotA. As he says, what you do should be for the love of it and nothing
more.

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Hey! Only a year and half till I can stop stockpiling stuff. Think of it as an incentive, not a bribe. :)
Just wanted to let you know that you are very appreciated and I love what you do to help out the PotA community. Thanks for all the hard work that you go to so that we can all have fun. You're an awesome guy and you do more than most of us would dream of doing.

 
Kasey
 
--- "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...> wrote:
 
From: "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...>
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 12:31:47 +1100
To: "'PotaDG@yahoogroups.com'" <PotaDG@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [PotaDG] Echoes

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From: Kasey Taylor Cooper [elfgirl_06@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 4:33 AM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Dario [ev001@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:06 PM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Echoes

While I'm at it, I'd also like to give another hearthy slap on the
back to John and the rest of the Scrolls boys. I know he's taken some
heat with that comic issue, but from where I stand I think it was a
great issue. So what if some of the people involved were not as
enthusiastic about their own POTA comics as some of their other
titles? If that's a fact then I'm glad to know the truth and go on
from there. It was still very interesting reading and I thank Scrolls
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Hey. I just wanted you to know i really like the work you've done with the various projects with the group. It just seems that there was a core group of people who would post messages that seemed directly voiced to friends rather than general posts. So some of us who are really into the comics and enjoyed the new story-lines etc. were content just to check the site for the newest artwork etc. and may not have voiced the fact that there are more of us paying attention and loving the work put out than you may have thought. I trimmed it down to getting just important messages from the site because i didn't have time to sort through everyone's little chat's to find new info. (please nobody take ofense to this). I hope you can take a little pride in knowing that some real die-hard fans are impressrd and enjoying your work.

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I think Rory will have something to say about this!

Yes, I think they focussed on FX and loud noises instead of substance and that ruined both efforts.

Michael

VAN HELSING SUCKED!

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-----Original Message-----
From: DrZaiusDavis@... [DrZaiusDavis@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:27 PM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes

Hey. I just wanted you to know i really like the work you've done with the various projects with the group. It just seems that there was a core group of people who would post messages that seemed directly voiced to friends rather than general posts. So some of us who are really into the comics and enjoyed the new story-lines etc. were content just to check the site for the newest artwork etc. and may not have voiced the fact that there are more of us paying attention and loving the work put out than you may have thought. I trimmed it down to getting just important messages from the site because i didn't have time to sort through everyone's little chat's to find new info. (please nobody take ofense to this). I hope you can take a little pride in knowing that some real die-hard fans are impressrd and enjoying your work.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Haristas@... [Haristas@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:31 PM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Van Helsing on the POTA

In a message dated 10/31/04 7:31:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

I think Rory will have something to say about this!

Yes, I think they focussed on FX and loud noises instead of substance and that ruined both efforts.

Michael

VAN HELSING SUCKED!

-- Rory

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.html.html In a message dated 10/31/04 10:36:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

Can you tell us why Rory, and do you feel a similar disappointment to that you experienced with Burton's POTA?

Michael

Of course I can tell you why!

I don't want to tell you why because then I have to think about what a turd of a movie it was -- and I'd like to forget it.

It sucked because it made a mockery of the classic Universal monsters, was neither thrilling or frightening, was too frenetically paced, dumb, loud and stupid.  It was all that is bad about big studio summer blockbusters.

So, what did you think of it, Whitty?

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-----Original Message-----
From: Haristas@... [Haristas@...]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:41 PM
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Van Helsing on the POTA

In a message dated 10/31/04 10:36:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

Can you tell us why Rory, and do you feel a similar disappointment to that you experienced with Burton's POTA?

Michael

Of course I can tell you why!

I don't want to tell you why because then I have to think about what a turd of a movie it was -- and I'd like to forget it.

It sucked because it made a mockery of the classic Universal monsters, was neither thrilling or frightening, was too frenetically paced, dumb, loud and stupid.  It was all that is bad about big studio summer blockbusters.

So, what did you think of it, Whitty?

-- Rory

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Hullo, all.

I am currently working on a bit of fanfic named "The Riverboat". It
is based on the TV series universe. Chapter one is being edited as we
speak, and you can look for it in a few days.

After that, I expect to have a new chapter up every month, until it
is complete. I currently have it plotted to 12 or 13 chapters, but I
may combine a couple as I go to it. If I can get a chapter up sooner,
you betcherbippy I will.

Feedback will be appreciated, expecially as this is going to be my
first long-form story. Expect mistakes, but be supportive. I have no
problem accepting thought out and helpful criticism, but "This sucks"
just doesn't cut it.

Thank you, Michael, for putting a boot upside our collective heads to
be more active. Somtimes we lose sight of things we really enjoy for
no other reason than distraction.

Enjoy, kiddies.

Corby Kennard

.html.html In a message dated 10/31/04 10:49:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

I assume you guessed what I would think of it?  I mean, COME ON - IT SUCKED!!!!

Michael


I was booted out of one of the Uiversal Monster Yahoo groups because I wouldn't stopping complaining about how much it SUCKED!

Those Universal Monster fanboy geeks are a real square crowd!

-- Rory<.html <.html

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

From: Haristas@...

To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 7:55 PM

Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Van Helsing on the POTA

In a message dated 10/31/04 10:49:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

I assume you guessed what I would think of it?  I mean, COME ON - IT SUCKED!!!!

Michael

I was booted out of one of the Uiversal Monster Yahoo groups because I wouldn't stopping complaining about how much it SUCKED!

Those Universal Monster fanboy geeks are a real square crowd!

-- Rory

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Attachments :

Here's a pic of my Don Post mask I bought in '74 for
50 bucks. It's a bit worn now. I have the Apemania
Cornelius mask too and it is great. Never have gotten
the other three Don Post masks.

Tim

--- "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...>
wrote:

> I'll do my best.
>
> Would you beleieve the most LIKELY person is BRIAN
> and I'll forward this to
> him.
>
> I know LordTZer0 has himself done some ape masks
> that he might like to share
> with the group too.
>
> I have switched the group's facilities to enable us
> sending photos as
> attachments so fire away!
>
> As a clean up to make space, we may have to one day
> cut the photos and place
> them in the files, just so you all know!
>
> Michael
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: grotowski666 [johnbkirtley@...]
> Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 12:58 AM
> To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [PotaDG] POTA questions ????
>
> 4. I have just recieved my Apemania Cornelius Mask
> and it is
> wonderfull. Do any of the group have pictures
> (close up) of the
> Don Post Cornelius mask?
>
>
>
>

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In a message dated 10/31/2004 10:31:16 PM Central Standard Time, veetus@... writes:

Universal Monsters fans

 

Speaking of monster fans.  Universals monsters are great.

But this Halloween I was hoping to catch a Hammer Dracula.

Not only have I not seen them on TV, but they weren't available

at Blockbuster either.  Just Bela's and something called Dracula

2000. Bela's is great, but not the mood I was going for.  Anything

called Dracula 2000 has to suck.  There need's to be an online

movie resource you can access to meet your televisual needs.

 

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Just did that. It's in Collectables under Photos. The
last pic in there.

Tim

--- "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...>
wrote:

> Oh! Right...thanks for that Neil!
>
> So I guess the trick is to send 'em AND store them
> in the Files section,
> right?
>

-Michael...I don't know who you're talking about or
who's in flame wars but I NEVER listen to what others
are saying. I am in these groups to talk about APes
and not get involved in these disagreements. I would
never listen to someone else saying you did this or
that. It's not important. Everyone that is spending
time on these sites are helping us all and there
should be no room for infighting.

TIm

-- "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...>
wrote:

> It doesn't help that I am currently being victimised
> and attacked by some
> individuals.
>
> It continues to rub salt that some of these
> individuals have chosen to defy
> their own "standards" and abuse a public forum to
> take a stab at me.
>

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In a message dated 10/31/2004 5:05:38 PM Central Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

LordTZer0 has himself done some ape masks that he might like to share with the group too.

 

I had the Don Post mask years and years ago.

I've never done a mask, just appliances, or you might

say ape-liances.  They were passible as a background

ape.  I also retouched and recast some of Brian's

rejects.  They were just the same as his except the

edges weren't as nice and thin as his were.  I'll

probably get some Apemania gear eventually, if his

prices ever come down or if my funds ever increase.

 

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hi, did i miss something? the only mention of these things i have
read here is from you. where is the forum for these divisionists?
patty

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Whitty, Michael"
<Michael.Whitty@d...> wrote:

> The recent hosltilities and group wars and people encouraging

divisionism

> (reminds me of "Life of Brian"...SPLITTER! ;) has been what I would
> identify as the cause for most individuals participating less than

normally.

>

> Michael
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: veetus@e... [veetus@e...]
> Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:42 AM
> To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Echoes
>
>
> Sorry you feel that way, Michael. Have these groups EVER been

more than a

> few people talking?
>
>

hi, again, i don't know where this is coming from. i haven't seen
any of this. have i missed something? you make it sound like everyone
is against you and if we don't say it's okay you're going to go home.
i don't understand that attitude.
patty

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Whitty, Michael"
<Michael.Whitty@d...> wrote:

> However if the community does not confirm that, I must assume you

would all

> be more than happy if I bow out.
>
> It doesn't help that I am currently being victimised and attacked

by some

> individuals.

> Michael
>

Thanks Corby, I can't wait!

Michael

>
> ----------
> From: onebadgungan[SMTP:ONEBADGUNGAN@...]
> Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:50:32 PM
> To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [PotaDG] The Riverboat
> Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

Hullo, all.

I am currently working on a bit of fanfic named "The Riverboat". It
is based on the TV series universe. Chapter one is being edited as we
speak, and you can look for it in a few days.

After that, I expect to have a new chapter up every month, until it
is complete. I currently have it plotted to 12 or 13 chapters, but I
may combine a couple as I go to it. If I can get a chapter up sooner,
you betcherbippy I will.

Feedback will be appreciated, expecially as this is going to be my
first long-form story. Expect mistakes, but be supportive. I have no
problem accepting thought out and helpful criticism, but "This sucks"
just doesn't cut it.

Thank you, Michael, for putting a boot upside our collective heads to
be more active. Somtimes we lose sight of things we really enjoy for
no other reason than distraction.

Enjoy, kiddies.

Corby Kennard

YOU? Get booted from a Yahoo! Group!

ABSURD!

Michael

>
> ----------
> From: Haristas@...[SMTP:HARISTAS@...]
> Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 2:55:57 PM
> To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Van Helsing on the POTA
> Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

In a message dated 10/31/04 10:49:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Michael.Whitty@... writes:




I assume you guessed what I would think of it? I mean, COME ON - IT
SUCKED!!!!

Michael




I was booted out of one of the Uiversal Monster Yahoo groups because I
wouldn't stopping complaining about how much it SUCKED!

Those Universal Monster fanboy geeks are a real square crowd!

-- Rory

You are SO positive Jeff!

But I've seen you drunk and abusive too.... ;)

Yes, there were some positives, just not the "remakes".

Michael

-----Original Message-----
From: Whitty, Michael [Michael.Whitty@...]
Sent: Monday, 1 November 2004 3:31 PM
To: whitty@...
Subject: FW: [PotaDG] Re: Van Helsing on the POTA

>
> ----------
> From: veetus@...[SMTP:VEETUS@...]
> Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 3:36:20 PM
> To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Re: Van Helsing on the POTA
> Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

As with POTA, Universal Monsters fans got some kick a. DVDs in
exchange
for a bad "reimagination". I didn't see "Van Helsing" but I saw the same
dude's "Mummy" movies. They are Indiana Jones riffs with new window
dressing. But the classics DVDs are good and the price is right. - - -
Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: Haristas@... <mailto:Haristas@...>
To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com <mailto:PotaDG@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 7:55 PM
Subject: [PotaDG] Re: Van Helsing on the POTA

In a message dated 10/31/04 10:49:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Michael.Whitty@... <mailto:Michael.Whitty@...> writes:




I assume you guessed what I would think of it? I mean, COME ON - IT
SUCKED!!!!

Michael

$50 was a big investment then too!

Michael

>
> ----------
> From: Tim Parati[SMTP:APEFAN23@...]
> Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 4:18:05 PM
> To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Don Post Cornelius mask
> Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

Here's a pic of my Don Post mask I bought in '74 for
50 bucks. It's a bit worn now. I have the Apemania
Cornelius mask too and it is great. Never have gotten
the other three Don Post masks.

Tim

--- "Whitty, Michael" <Michael.Whitty@...>
wrote:

> I'll do my best.
>
> Would you beleieve the most LIKELY person is BRIAN
> and I'll forward this to
> him.
>
> I know LordTZer0 has himself done some ape masks
> that he might like to share
> with the group too.
>
> I have switched the group's facilities to enable us
> sending photos as
> attachments so fire away!
>
> As a clean up to make space, we may have to one day
> cut the photos and place
> them in the files, just so you all know!
>
> Michael

There is - RORY!! But you have to be NICE!

Michael

>
> ----------
> From: LordTZer0@...[SMTP:LORDTZER0@...]
> Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 4:21:04 PM
> To: PotaDG@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [PotaDG] Re: Van Helsing on the POTA
> Auto forwarded by a Rule
>

In a message dated 10/31/2004 10:31:16 PM Central Standard Time,
veetus@... writes:

Universal Monsters fans


Speaking of monster fans. Universals monsters are great.
But this Halloween I was hoping to catch a Hammer Dracula.
Not only have I not seen them on TV, but they weren't available
at Blockbuster either. Just Bela's and something called Dracula
2000. Bela's is great, but not the mood I was going for. Anything
called Dracula 2000 has to suck. There need's to be an online
movie resource you can access to meet your televisual needs.

You have missed something - LOTS actually, but never mind that.

I guess what I am saying is that if I don't know there is an
audience, I might choose not to put on a show.

Michael

--- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "kimu4all" <kimu4all@y...> wrote:
>
>
> hi, again, i don't know where this is coming from. i haven't seen
> any of this. have i missed something? you make it sound like
everyone
> is against you and if we don't say it's okay you're going to go
home.
> i don't understand that attitude.
> patty
>
> --- In PotaDG@yahoogroups.com, "Whitty, Michael"
> <Michael.Whitty@d...> wrote:
>
> > However if the community does not confirm that, I must assume
you
> would all
> > be more than happy if I bow out.
> >
> > It doesn't help that I am currently being victimised and
attacked
> by some
> > individuals.
>
> > Michael
> >

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In a message dated 10/31/2004 9:16:02 PM Central Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

I know I paid out heaps of money to get everyone a free copy of it

 

I didn't get mine.

Weren't there also

power record cds?

 

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In a message dated 10/31/2004 7:39:06 PM Central Standard Time, Michael.Whitty@... writes:

I shall - and it better not be dubbed in Japanese!!!!  ;)

 

I'd like one in Japanese.  That would be cool!

I tried to order a Japanese one, but they're

out of stock.  I sometimes flip my POTA

DVD over to french amd pretend it's a

dramatization of the novel, just for fun.

 

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