At this past weekend's Motor City Comic Con, I made the aquaintence of toy dealer Bob Serna, who had the most Planet of the Apes toys I've ever seen available for sale in one place. I spent the majority of my cash with Bob and I'll probably be going back for more shortly, here are some highlights. Above is a "Monkey Shines' flash light by Larami.
These "Gorilla Glasses" may also be by Larami and really show you what a true licensing juggernaut Planet of the Apes really was, it's the movie that likely showed George Lucas how much cash he could really make.
Larami's Ape Rifle
Apes Pinball, I love the header card on this thing...
Interplanetary Ape Phones?
A carded Azrak Hamway Ape Water Pistol was possibly one of the rarest items on display.
AHI's Zaius on horseback is a classic piece of POTA merchandise.
Now, onto what I picked up:
I've mocked the Azrak hamway Palnet of the Apes Helicopter for years but deep down, I've always wanted one, why? Because it's stupidly delicious and maybe a little bit because of this:
It's a little monkey pilot! Nice attention to detail AHI...
I don't know who made this cool little punch o'ball but for some reason I had to have it, maybe it's the reuse of the Addar model kit artwork, hmmmmm.
Anyway, I guess I collect Planet of the Apes again.....
Azrak Hamway (AHI) Planet of the Apes Rack Toy Gallery
Rack Toys by Larami Gallery
6 comments:
"Monkey Shines" POTA flashlight is the single most awesome name for a product that I've seen.
So jealous... I want it all.
My aunt visited us bearing gifts one day. Instead of the old "pick a hand" routine, she held a bag behind her back and said to me and my brother "What color do you like beteter - orange or black"? My brother was able to blurt out "Orange!" first. I remember being bummed - I didn't know what was in that bag, but I certainly knew I'd like it to be orange i/o black.
As it turned out, I was psyched (and my brother was bummed) when she pulled out two POTA water pistols, and I got Cornelius and my bro got Dr Zaius.
I loved that thing, thanks for posting the pic!
I'm curious how close the next Planet is to the Planet of the Ape considering their "Interplanetary" phones can be reached with a 2-foot string.
"Monkey Shines" and "Gorilla Glasses"- it really shows just as a touch more effort with these rack-iliscious toys.
Ape Phones?!?
Check out that old school Everready battery, complete with the funky logo. Looks melty.
I remember the Gorilla Glasses being banana scented.
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