New Ape Bits

[apes3978]

**Update… 3 years later I've noticed that the white/purple Soldier's tunic is now showing signs of degradation. The paper thin cheap vinyl is separating from the backing fabric in the folds.

I purchased these just after the products were first offered, and suspect this is the first step of total material breakdown that those who purchased these outfits after many months in Florida-warehouse-storage have experienced. Occurring regardless of climate and UV control… disappointing.

@Confessional,

Does that seem to be only happening to the white/purple version of the outfits, or does it seem to be affecting the other color choices as well?

Also, how well does the Chimpanzee gear seem to be holding up?

Thanks...

[PNGwynne]

FTC uses so much pleather and glue on their figures. Again, the vintage stuff is much more durable.

[Confessional]

**Update… 3 years later I've noticed that the white/purple Soldier's tunic is now showing signs of degradation. The paper thin cheap vinyl is separating from the backing fabric in the folds.

I purchased these just after the products were first offered, and suspect this is the first step of total material breakdown that those who purchased these outfits after many months in Florida-warehouse-storage have experienced. Occurring regardless of climate and UV control… disappointing.

[PNGwynne]

So excited for new knives! Wheee!!

[Brown Bear]

They look like some great new options for apes fans.

[TrekStar]

Nice group of simians, very sharp looking.

[Confessional]

Just some intel on the new Ape bandos and knives: http://www.classictvtoys.com/apeitems.aspx

Soldier & General Bandoliers now available in black and gray are nice looking, but the knife holster on General's gear is horrible. It's molded/cast too thinly and will instantly break if try to push in new knives (which are too wide) into them. I had to significantly trim the black knife to fit. Makes you wonder, didn't anyone test the two together before producing/selling!?!

Interestingly though, the new knives fit great into DM's bando which doesn't have any quality control issues.

As with the previous Apes clothing that FTC produced, the new gear is attractive and expands your Ape City Army, but are made of cheap materials. Handle with care.