EMCE POA figures

[ctc]

>Later versions of the MALE CTVT bodies seemed to improve ,BUT the female version Sucks EGGS !

I found the female bodies with necks to be passable.... but the ones without are horrible! The male bodies did improve; and the glow ones were darned near as good as an original Mego.

>I was just thinking that if Soldier apes were made, they'd be Type 2.

Yeah... and I would very much prefer T2 apes. There are a few new Apes figs I'd love to get. I still need both ape generals, and repro ones would be cheaper. (Complete anyhoo...) And I could always use more soldier apes.

>On a good day, you can buy a solider ape complete for less than DST will sell them.

That's true, but I figgered the same thing about the Kirk/Klingon set but they seemed to sell pretty well.

Don C.

[rikitikitavi]

I was just thinking that if Soldier apes were made, they'd be Type 2. Most of my vintage apes (some 60 figures) are type 1, especially the soldiers. It would be interesting to have extra type 2 soldiers. A bit different.

[kingcarm]

I would buy one of each ape just so that my little daughter (3 yrs old) could have her own set to play with. She already has an original Cornelius that she has painted with her water color paint.

[ABMAC]

…If there was a variation of the soldier ape (black tunic,plum pants) I will be buying loads!

They're not plum and black. The fabric and leather are both shades of brown:

[rikitikitavi]

I am reticent about buying loads of apes, even soldiers, due to the affordabilty of the originals. On a good day, you can buy a solider ape complete for less than DST will sell them.

[critter2]

I'm not really sure how I feel about POTA repro figures. Kinda torn, worried and happy at the same time. I will buy at least one of each, the Apeaholic in me will see to that.

I have my fingers crossed that there will be variations of some sort(by accident or otherwise) They will be great for custom work.
Come to think of it, If they are in the 20-25 buck range, for the body, head, boots etc, its about worth it for custom parts.

Just my random thoughts.

[lepage]

well I highly doubt we will see any new accs or new figures as it would bring the cost up but it would cost virtually nothing to just change the helmet color and or use a differant colored dye for the outfits.
This IMO is a very reasonable and feasable solution that (again) IMO would sell more figures and make a lot more collectors happy.

If we get a traditional (exact copy) of the soldier ape which I already have loads of anyway, I MAY buy one (1).
If there was a variation of the soldier ape (black tunic,plum pants) I will be buying loads!

providing Diamond sees the light!? Its a no brainer if you ask me.

[mars396]

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[mars396]

Well, my lips don’t have to be zipped…..


Not that I have any info anyway…


Just judging by DST’s past releases, and what the Doc has been hinting at, my prediction is that each series of two figures (after the Cornelius-Urko wave) will consist of one (near) exact repro and one new “Retro Cloth” figure.

This allows some cool combos
Repro Zira and LePage styled Ursus
Repro Soldier Ape and Heston/Francisscus Astronaut

And in Star Trek:
Repro Neptunian and Sulu
Repro Cheron and Chekov
Etc

Here’s my POTA wishlist:

LePage styled Ursus (I’m not going to buy a purple-suited Ursus, unless that is the only one EMCE makes)

MUTANTS ! !

LePage styled Soldier Apes (with correct rifles), Zaius, and, well, pretty much everything LePage has done

A Doc Mego designed horse to put these Apes on !

A Heston and/or Francissus looking Astronaut

Heston in ANSA spacesuit

Ceasar with M16

Repro Cornelius and Zira

[drmego]

zip my lip

When Diamond tells me I can speak - I will be happy to share.

Until then, my lips are zipped.

[jds1911a1]

In case anyone is interested, Medicom released 9" Green Hornet and Kato figures in Japan, as a part of their Real Action Heroes 220 line. Not quite Mego sized, but very well done. At least they sort of give you an idea of how cool a Mego sized Green Hornet/Kato would actually be.

medicom often sub licences to produce high end items from a master licensee. Likewise we know that Playing mantis licenced the hornet and Kato characters to make thier reissue in the 90's for captain action. unfortunately like marvel and DC the heavy hitter in herodom have a value to the trademark owner which makes them expensive to produce. personally I would love to see Grendel or MAGE hero lines but I think the market is too small to validate the cost of production.

[megozilla13]

I have a feeling Diamond's plan is to only make replicas of the vintage figures. No new characters, accessories, or variants for Star Trek or Apes and no Zira or Uhura. You must have some idea in speaking with them Doc, is that the impression you have?


mikej

[HardyGirl]

The waiting is killing me but it's something to look forward to. Soon I can dress my EMCE apes up in my EMCE Star Trek uniforms and play Star Apes. Goody Goody!!! It's like being 7 again. Damn it Jim!! I'm an ape not a doctor!

Sounds like a project for the Mego Playhouse! I'd like to see that!

[megocrazy]

Very reasonable Paul. I do understand the dynamics of what you do. Start up costs are very high no matter what your making. I also understand that Diamond is calling the shots However, do you think you can get them to bend with some kind of variation at least? Maybe give Urko a black helmet and a differant colored outfit? The cost shouldnt change
If the soldier apes were released with a black tunic instead of blue and a closer matching material (plum) for the pants and sleeves, I can tell you right now that I would buy loads and I am sure others would as well.

Dave

I agree. Some minor variations would more likely attract those that already owned originals. Maybe some additional accessories that were not included with the original releases would be attractive also. A club with the soldier ape and the Ursus and Urko for example. A whip would be cool. small things that keep it in Mego line but slightly different. If the line is directed at more than just the Mego collectors and is aimed at the POTA fan base, I think the changes would be for the better IMO. Fans would not even be aware of the changes if they're not familiar with Megos and collectors would want them because they're not exact replicas. Plus how many loose collectors like myself would possibly want the new extra accessories to go with their original figures? A POTA accessory pack would be an extra retail item from already created molds. Just some personal views. Either way keep up the good work Doc. The waiting is killing me but it's something to look forward to. Soon I can dress my EMCE apes up in my EMCE Star Trek uniforms and play Star Apes. Goody Goody!!! It's like being 7 again. Damn it Jim!! I'm an ape not a doctor!

[lepage]

Sounds great - I just need you to do two things for me:

Get me a meeting with the license owners
and
show me where the fans of that license are.

Oh, and I will need about $30,000 to get started
to cover tooling and to begin production.

I am making Apes because Diamond put up the money
for the license then asked me (EMCE) to make the
figures for them. I can only make what Diamond orders,
and they can the shots.

Someday I may get a license on my own, but it will have
to be one that I am in love with.:die:

Very reasonable Paul. I do understand the dynamics of what you do. Start up costs are very high no matter what your making. I also understand that Diamond is calling the shots However, do you think you can get them to bend with some kind of variation at least? Maybe give Urko a black helmet and a differant colored outfit? The cost shouldnt change
If the soldier apes were released with a black tunic instead of blue and a closer matching material (plum) for the pants and sleeves, I can tell you right now that I would buy loads and I am sure others would as well.

Dave