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  • Cmonster
    Banned
    • Feb 6, 2010
    • 1877

    GO APE! Gorilla Soldier custom

    This is a figure I've always wanted to do. A gorilla based on the famous "Go Ape!" poster artwork. The image on the poster is actually generated from a photograph of an extra, wearing of all things, a background gorilla mask. I'm not sure if the original photograph was tweaked in the printing process or if the mask was actually painted this way, but it always seemed to me that he always looked more of a purple/blue color, instead of brown.

    Anyway, it's always been one of my favorite images of POTA and just of the 70's in general, so of course I had to paint him to match the poster, and the Toyroom box (which I think is brilliant) had to have it on there as well. I've made a handful, so anyone who would like to get one, just PM me.







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  • HardyGirl
    Mego Museum's Poster Girl
    • Apr 3, 2007
    • 13950

    #2
    Nice work, Sandy. I "go ape" every chance I get!
    "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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    • Meule
      Verbose Member
      • Nov 14, 2004
      • 28720

      #3
      Great box for a great figure, well done Sandy and Anthony
      "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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      • piecemaker
        There's no need to fear..
        • Jan 26, 2009
        • 4634

        #4
        Sweet!! Killer Job!!

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        • apes3978
          Talkative Member
          • Nov 19, 2005
          • 5114

          #5
          I like him...

          BTW: Your figure looks far better than the "Go Ape!" image...

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

            #6
            JUST AWESOME!!!
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            • LAST SON OF KRYPTON
              Veteran Member
              • Mar 15, 2010
              • 276

              #7
              I'm really gonna "GO APE" on this.
              That is one sweet custom you got there.
              Another masterpiece from a Master Customizer.
              I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way.

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              • jessica
                fortune favors the bold
                • Nov 5, 2007
                • 4590

                #8
                That's beautiful, Sandy. I really like the box, too.
                Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
                Samples of my work are found here: Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

                To do list:
                1:6 boots for Mathilda, 1:1 Romulan Commander outfit, Ursus helmet; Cornelius appliance
                1:9 scale ape's new suit for Cornelius;

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                • vulcan2074
                  Live Long and Prosper
                  • Mar 23, 2008
                  • 7817

                  #9
                  Thats one incredible custom.
                  Sammy

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                  • lepage
                    The Ape General
                    • Aug 12, 2001
                    • 4056

                    #10
                    awesome!

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                    • cactus725
                      Caped Crusader
                      • Feb 8, 2010
                      • 703

                      #11
                      Sandy that is REALLY NICE!!!!

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                      • SlipperyLilSuckers
                        MeGoing
                        • May 14, 2003
                        • 9031

                        #12
                        Just beautiful Sandy!

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                        • DARTHTYRANUS
                          "STUPID RACKINS"
                          • Oct 8, 2008
                          • 309

                          #13
                          sweetttttttttttttttttttttttt///////
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                          • megowgsh
                            Customego HoF Curator
                            • Nov 19, 2003
                            • 7420

                            #14
                            awesome stuff

                            on a side note, the Go Ape gorilla looks like he just got off the set of the Ernie Kovac's Show
                            Check out ALL my customs at https://www.facebook.com/megowgshcustoms

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                            • Hector
                              el Hombre de Acero
                              • May 19, 2003
                              • 31852

                              #15
                              Awesome!

                              And he has that "don't mess with me" look...

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