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  • apes3978
    Permanent Member
    • Nov 19, 2005
    • 4901

    Who here is an APES fan?

    I'm wondering who considers themselves to be an APES fan?

    I am not talking about the folks who might say "Oh yeah, I used to like that as a kid", or "Sure, I seen the movies after school", etc. Also excluding the folks who say the highly over-quoted "Take your stinking paws of me you damn dirty ape" line, which basically "everyone" knows.

    I am not thinking that owning all of the MEGO APES would make you one, as there are many who own "every" MEGO just to be completists. I also do not think that just because you hoard MEGOs that it makes you one either, as there are people in all areas of collecting that become "obsessed" for awhile, then lose interest after some time.

    What I'm getting at is who here would consider themselves at, or near, the level of the die-hard TREK fans for example. (No, not the stereo-typed geek in the basement dressed as a Vulcan). People who are very hard-core, not obsessed though.
  • toys2cool
    Ultimate Mego Warrior
    • Nov 27, 2006
    • 28605

    #2
    I like the Ape stuff,but no where near as much as Star trek or Star Wars
    "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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    • YANOULI
      Part-Time Timelord
      • Jan 9, 2006
      • 2209

      #3
      Although i've seen all the films and Tv series many times, i always make a point of watching them when they're on TV. Does that count?

      Even now i'm still impressed with the Ape make-up.
      " But you can't kill me, i'm a Genius "

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      • jwyblejr
        galactic yo-yo
        • Apr 6, 2006
        • 11141

        #4
        I like ther series well enough but not so much as to label myself a true fan. Haven't seen the entire tv series or cartoon.

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        • The Bat
          Batman Fanatic
          • Jul 14, 2002
          • 13412

          #5
          The first POTA...is one of My favorite Movie's of ALL TIME! I liked all of them...but the first one stands alone.
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          • huedell
            Museum Ball Eater
            • Dec 31, 2003
            • 11069

            #6
            I'm not a fan at all---but I feel for the real hardcore ape fan(s)
            who is yearning to reply in this thread but won't do so
            due to the fact that he/she is too afraid that they may be "overqualified"
            (as quantified by the "obsessed geek/Vulcan" limit that apes3978 pointed
            out as over-the-top in the first post)

            C'mon apes3978---- let the uber-nerds post too!
            "No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris Mannix

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            • kingcarm
              That Ape Guy
              • Sep 7, 2001
              • 2060

              #7
              I am a hardcore Ape fan. I loved the movies and tv series as a kid and still do. I even have a few t-shirts. I remember seeing the trailer on TV when I was a kid and being shocked when I saw the scene with the apes on horses. I also remember begging my mother to see the movies. My first MEGO was Cornelius and I remember wondering "why is he wearing leotards".
              Carm

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              • HardyGirl
                Mego Museum's Poster Girl
                • Apr 3, 2007
                • 13933

                #8
                Well let's see....

                I have all the movies, and watch them when they're on TV anyway.
                I recorded the series when the Sci-Fi channel aired them.
                I recorded Behind the POTA w/ Roddy (RIP) McDowall.
                I have the book & record sets from the movies and the series.
                I have the cereal bowl and cup (and use them).
                I got a kid I used to babysit into the apes (and even gave him and Astronaut and a video tape I made for his birthday).
                I have all of the figures, (but not all the soldiers), and the villiage and prison chair.
                I sponsored the Burke card for MM.

                Does that qualify?

                I will admit, I am a Trekkie and will probably always love that more than the apes, but I was always be an apes fan.
                "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
                'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
                Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
                If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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                • kingcarm
                  That Ape Guy
                  • Sep 7, 2001
                  • 2060

                  #9
                  Originally posted by HardyGirl
                  Well let's see....

                  I have all the movies, and watch them when they're on TV anyway.
                  I recorded the series when the Sci-Fi channel aired them.
                  I recorded Behind the POTA w/ Roddy (RIP) McDowall.
                  I have the book & record sets from the movies and the series.
                  I have the cereal bowl and cup (and use them).
                  I got a kid I used to babysit into the apes (and even gave him and Astronaut and a video tape I made for his birthday).
                  I have all of the figures, (but not all the soldiers), and the villiage and prison chair.
                  I sponsored the Burke card for MM.

                  Does that qualify?

                  I will admit, I am a Trekkie and will probably always love that more than the apes, but I was always be an apes fan.
                  HardyGirl....you rule!!! We'll have to swap ape stories some time
                  Carm

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                  • HardyGirl
                    Mego Museum's Poster Girl
                    • Apr 3, 2007
                    • 13933

                    #10
                    Originally posted by kingcarm
                    HardyGirl....you rule!!! We'll have to swap ape stories some time


                    "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
                    'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
                    Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
                    If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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                    • batmanmc
                      mego batman collector
                      • Jun 22, 2004
                      • 6227

                      #11
                      after the wgsh the apes are and will always be my favorite megos. i wathc the movies but i wouldnt consider myself a die hard ape fan.

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                      • steelcouch
                        Career Member
                        • Feb 11, 2006
                        • 866

                        #12
                        Have all the movies on Dvd and all the apes loose. Love the line because of all the variations of the suits give me a challenge. And they are pretty affordable.

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                        • monkey tennis
                          "Kiss my face."
                          • Jun 8, 2007
                          • 2267

                          #13
                          I'm an Ape Man (or am I)

                          I've got:
                          Carded Zira, Burke Zaius figures
                          Loose Cornelius & Urko
                          got some POTA's comics
                          I've got the movies (but not the ape head version)
                          I've got some books
                          and one apes colouring book
                          I have the soundtrack (love it)
                          a full set of the trading cards
                          I'm hoping that I can get my paws on some Museum Cards
                          Kubrick toys
                          I've got the Go Ape poster
                          My favorite movie is Beneath The Planet Of The Apes (Mutant Humans)
                          I'd love a Lawgiver Statue in my garden
                          and POTA costume
                          I haven't watched all of the TV Series
                          I've never seen the cartoon (not sure I'd want to)
                          I even bought the Tim Burton remake on DVD (hated it though)
                          I've No recent toys, No Mugs, No T-Shirts
                          I wouldn't find an ape attractive enough to kiss.
                          But you could say I was a fan.
                          "I've just bought a house. It's got a Buck Rogers Toilet. One yank, all gone!"

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                          • HardyGirl
                            Mego Museum's Poster Girl
                            • Apr 3, 2007
                            • 13933

                            #14
                            Did I forget to mention:

                            My POTA gorilla costume and Corny mask

                            My POTA comics

                            and my coloring book? DUH!
                            "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
                            'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
                            Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
                            If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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                            • apes3978
                              Permanent Member
                              • Nov 19, 2005
                              • 4901

                              #15
                              Originally posted by HardyGirl
                              Did I forget to mention:

                              My POTA gorilla costume and Corny mask

                              My POTA comics

                              and my coloring book? DUH!
                              While your collection may be nice and all, I guess I should have included/added that the amount of ALL merchandise one may own doesn't neccessarily make them a die-hard APES fan...

                              I should have clarified that, and now hopefully I did...

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