Hot off the Apevine, Hot Toys to do Planet of the Apes

[jessica]

As quoted from newsletter:

We've granted the license of Planet of the Apes! - Although we come to the end of 2008 now, we haven’t forgot this year is the 40th Anniversary of the original Planet of the Apes movie! Hot Toys is proud to announce that we’ve added another classic movie license into our MMS series – Planet of the Apes. You should have the Planet of the Apes 40th Anniversary collection DVD at home, Haven't you? And Hot Toys' Planet Of Apes MMS must be the next collection in your display case. Who is the first one to be our next MMS 12" figure? Make your wish today and get the result by keep checking on our future newsletters!



These apes are going to be killing my wallet.

[palitoy]

I can't imagine improving the Sideshow line but I'm always happy to see Apes Merchandise

[Gorn Captain]

This could be great news.
I'd love more Apes.

But...

Hot Toys are expensive.
And the likenesses are sometimes...not what they should be.....

The Colonial Marines are great, but the faces are nothing like the actors.

[BrianK]

If I am not mistaken Hot Toys were able to get the aliens license but not approval for the actors likeness. they have been able to secure some approval since then. Their Batman and Joker form the Dark Knight movies are great. This company has improved tremendously over the past two years. I have the Rambo, Batman and Joker figures with Iron Man and Hellboy on preorder. They are high but very worth it.
They should make great apes with superior bodies than Sideshow.

[jessica]

I can't imagine improving the Sideshow line but I'm always happy to see Apes Merchandise

I am not very interested in the humans, but Sideshow's Brent, Taylor, Nova definitely could use some improvement from what I remember...not that I would purchase them even if they were spot on...

And their General Ursus is a whack job at best, with a very fugly havelock.

Bring on more apes, I say!!

[palitoy]

I'm not much of a sideshow collector so I'll take your word on that. I do have Taylor and I like him but that's only cause he's a Giant step up from the Hasbro.

[cjefferys]

And their General Ursus is a whack job at best, with a very fugly havelock.

I love Sideshow's Corny, Zira, Zaius and Soldier Ape and don't think there would be much room for improvement, but I heartily agree that their Ursus was severely lacking, especially from the neck up. So if Hot Toys could come up with something better, that would be great.

[Gorn Captain]

And their General Ursus is a whack job at best, with a very fugly havelock.

Wouldn't mind getting my hands on one, though.....

[The Bat]

Who's gonna be the first, to do the Head shrink on Taylor...PLEASE!!

[jessica]

Teaser photograph of the Hot Toys apes line. Looks like a gorilla soldier and General Ursus. I'm still not wowed, but bring on the apes!!!

[Gorn Captain]

Teaser photograph of the Hot Toys apes line. Looks like a gorilla soldier and General Ursus. I'm still not wowed, but bring on the apes!!!


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Them damn furry apes!!!!!!

[Remco Monster]

Man, these promise to be pretty amazing. Hot Toys do incredible work. I don't think I will be able to pass on these no matter what the price.

[jessica]

I just had a scary thought!! That these wigged apes are going to be a little step up from the Hasbro apes. God, I hope not.

Anyway, hot off the apevine, these new Hot Toys apes will be distributed by Sideshow and I was told they are going to wow me. Ok, Hot Toys. Wow me. I'm still flatlining.

Oh...the full unveiling by Hot Toys will take place in early 2009.

[Gorn Captain]

No matter how great they will be, I'll have to pass.
Since these guys come in big boxes, after international shipping and customs charges, Hot Toys go for around $180 here.
And no matter how hard I try no to, I still need to eat and make rent....

[jessica]

Man alive...this General Ursus is SMOKING HOT!!!!!