A Paid Advertisement.  Diamond Select Toys, in cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising (Fox L&M) and the popular toy manufacturer Medicom of Japan, is giving fans of the original Planet of the Apes a chance to revisit the nostalgically popular dystopian future with this first wave of four Classic Planet of the Apes Japanese Action Figures, available through Diamond Comic Distributors.

 

Planet of the Apes has had a tremendous impact on popular culture.  Besides yielding four blockbuster sequels, the movie also inspired a live-action TV series, an animated series, a blockbuster theatrical reinvisioning by Director Tim Burton in 2001, and was the first film to spawn major licensing in the form of toys, models, comic books, games, and more.

 

These import action figures from Japan have never before been available in the U.S.  The series contains 18 figures in all, the first wave featuring characters from the classic film series including Cornelius, General Ursus, Lucius, and Soldier Ape.  Each of these figures stands approximately 6' tall, features six points of articulation, and comes with accessories related to each character.  Plus, the eye-catching blister-card packages form a large picture when placed together!  Scheduled to ship in September 2002, these figures are sure to be a hit amongst fans of the film and cool action figures.

 

Retailers: To order, or for more information, contact Michel Buster at (410) 560-7100, ext. 308 or by e-mail.