In 1973 Mego Toy Corp introduced their line of action figures for 20th Century Fox's Planet Of The Apes . This line would run successfully for almost three years and longer in some foreign markets focussing on characters from the movies and the television series. These fully articulated action figures were in the 8-Inch scale and featured good sculpts and tailored cloth outfits with accessories. First sold on Type 1 bodies in window boxes, and then on Type 2 bodies on blister cards. The line consisted mostly of Apes, but three human characters were also included. Among the Apes were the main bad guys of Doctor Zaius, General Ursus, and General Urko with the (army builder) Ape Soldier. Scientists Cornelius and Zira then rounded out the primates. This was an interesting choice to include so many villains and only a couple heroes, something rarely done in this time period. Without Charlton Heston's likeness available, a generic astronaut figure was issued first, then ...
If we're being totally honest, I would rather see this than any movie they want to make these days. There's something to be said for old school entertainment and the talent to pull this off. You can see what this looked like on YouTube here 1977 Sea World Superheroes Water Ski Show
Websites like www.plaidstallions.com or www.megomuseum.com have been part of my life now for so long, I honestly don't know when I became aware of them? I've been listening to the Pod Stallions podcast probably since it started or very early on? In one way or another I've been a fan of Brian Heiler's work for at least 20 years, but probably longer. A few years ago when I lost my father and mother, I was left completely alone without a friend or family to be found. My friends were off living their lives as anyone would, and my entire family aside from my older brother was murdered by cancer on a massive scale. I needed a friend really bad, and thanks to YouTube, Pod Stallions was there to get me through the nights. When hearing Heiler and company had assembled a book on rack toys, I had to get it. It just took awhile because life is complicated. I can now say though it arrived, and I couldn't be happier. My story with rack toys as a child is probably no different t...
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