How many POTA figures planned?

[mikeoz]

Is EMCE planning to release reproductions of all of the the original Mego Planet of the Apes characters? We know that Zira, Zaius, Cornelius and Soldier Ape are being made, how about Urko, Verdon, Burke, Astronaut and Ursus? Has there been word on additional characters - maybe Taylor?

[censy]

I am hoping for more as well. The current card art has only the initial four characters you mentioned. Perhaps if they sell well, a second series will be made. It happened with the Trek line, so its possible.

Chris

[SUP-Ronin]

Is the soldier ape out yet??

[censy]

Not yet. But I got a message from Joe at the MegoStore, that they were coming in the last week of October. So we're getting close.

Chris

[Mr Mego]

I noticed new Soldier Ape's gloves that doesn't look like the same leather tunic, why it's flat and round shape? Is that just prototype? I hope EMCE DST will making the correct gloves for the Soldier Ape same or very close to the original....

[apes3978]

Right now, they're not planning on doing any others past the four that are due for release within the next few weeks (Cornelius/Soldier Ape & Zira/Dr. Zaius).

[miguet]

Of the first four, I'm only interested in the Soldier Ape. It would be cool if he came in different color tunics.

[Lynn TXP 0369]

Right now, they're not planning on doing any others past the four that are due for release within the next few weeks (Cornelius/Soldier Ape & Zira/Dr. Zaius).

Is this something that came directly from Paul/ EMCE or DST???

They would be the only ones that would have and know that specific info, I wouldn't trust or listen to anyone else if they said it.

Lynn

[Mr Mego]

Of the first four, I'm only interested in the Soldier Ape. It would be cool if he came in different color tunics.

I agreed about that. I wish DST or Planet X make variation Soldier Apes in the future.......

[apes3978]

Originally Posted by apes3978
Right now, they're not planning on doing any others past the four that are due for release within the next few weeks (Cornelius/Soldier Ape & Zira/Dr. Zaius).

Is this something that came directly from Paul/ EMCE or DST???

To answer your question, yes, it came directly from the horses mouth...

[Action Martin]

Right now, they're not planning on doing any others past the four that are due for release within the next few weeks (Cornelius/Soldier Ape & Zira/Dr. Zaius).

This kind of bothers me. Even though I own all of the originals, I was hoping for expansion/updated figures like EmCe did for their Star Trek line: Gorn, Khan, Sulu, and Chekov.

[Lynn TXP 0369]

That bothers me as well, last I heard there was talk of Ursus and Urko over the summer.
When did this change?

Lynn

[The Bat]

I was hoping for a Charlton Heston Taylor.

[censy]

This is very disappointing, if indeed true.

Chris

[megocrazy]

This kind of bothers me. Even though I own all of the originals, I was hoping for expansion/updated figures like EmCe did for their Star Trek line: Gorn, Khan, Sulu, and Chekov.

I think the first four sales will decide if any others are released. Trek was a little different to consider, because the new movie is keeping the name in the spotlight. If they were going to try another vintage Mego line to produce, Apes is the most logical one based on the availability/cost of the license versus popularity of the line. Apes don't really have anything current to keep it going so the sales will most likely determine wether the line continues. While EMCE is producing the figures it's still Diamond calling the shots. It will as always come down to the almighty buck. I'm sure with the announcement of Kirk/Klingon going to a second run things have looked pretty positive thus far, at least on the Trek front. Since there was an overwhelming thought that the initial figure selection would be kinda flat obviously someone made the purchases and there is apparently enough interest from Diamonds customers to warrant a second run. While I definately would like to see the Apes line get some previously unproduced characters, the Trek line is already at the point of producing new figures. I would rather see that expanded to NextGen characters, DS9 etc. since the chances seem better for success, especially if the new movie is good. It should cause a lot of hype for everything Trek. It's really more a matter of timing to current events helping to ensure success than anything. If Diamond has success with their EMCE figures, you'll more than likely see other licenses come to the surface willing to hop on board to make a buck.