We've set up a new gallery on the site for some of the Planet of the Apes related displays we've done. From custom mannequins (essentially turing loose costumes into complete lifesize character statues) to smaller prop displays, we've worked on a bunch in the past and have added several new ones in today's update.
Beneath the Planet of the Apes - we've created a custom rock-look display for James Gregory's General Ursus pistol. The foam carved rock angles back and two acrylic rods support it. Archival foam is hidden behind the gun to keep it from rubbing against the display form. A custom metal plaque finishes it off!
Escape from the Planet of the Apes - A similarly themed display (for the same collector) featuring a pair of Roddy McDowall's boots, worn as part of his Ape-onaut suit.
Tim Burton POTA Remake - While a lot of folks (myself included!) have issues with the 2001 Planet of the Apes flick, the costumes really are amazing up close. The chimps we worked on were absolutely loaded with textures and details and the background masks, created by Rick Baker's Cinovation Studios, put some foreground stuff I've seen to shame! Incredible sculptures with every hair hand punched! We created two full figures from two different costumes, with customized mannequins, themed bases and sculpted eye inserts with glass eyes. One shown below, the other can be found on our site.
I've also added a pic of another project from Beneath the Planet of the Apes - one that's been on the site for a while but it's too fun not to show off again. Dr. Zaius' naked Orangutan costume from the sauna scene. We did the custom mannequin, the rustic bench and the towel. The fur body suit is original and the head is a modified Apemania head.
For more pics of each, view our youtube video about these projects: Planet of the Apes Displays Youtube Video
To see more original prop and costume displays, visit our site: Movie Prop and Movie Costume Displays
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Thanks for looking!
Tom
Beneath the Planet of the Apes - we've created a custom rock-look display for James Gregory's General Ursus pistol. The foam carved rock angles back and two acrylic rods support it. Archival foam is hidden behind the gun to keep it from rubbing against the display form. A custom metal plaque finishes it off!
Escape from the Planet of the Apes - A similarly themed display (for the same collector) featuring a pair of Roddy McDowall's boots, worn as part of his Ape-onaut suit.
Tim Burton POTA Remake - While a lot of folks (myself included!) have issues with the 2001 Planet of the Apes flick, the costumes really are amazing up close. The chimps we worked on were absolutely loaded with textures and details and the background masks, created by Rick Baker's Cinovation Studios, put some foreground stuff I've seen to shame! Incredible sculptures with every hair hand punched! We created two full figures from two different costumes, with customized mannequins, themed bases and sculpted eye inserts with glass eyes. One shown below, the other can be found on our site.
I've also added a pic of another project from Beneath the Planet of the Apes - one that's been on the site for a while but it's too fun not to show off again. Dr. Zaius' naked Orangutan costume from the sauna scene. We did the custom mannequin, the rustic bench and the towel. The fur body suit is original and the head is a modified Apemania head.
For more pics of each, view our youtube video about these projects: Planet of the Apes Displays Youtube Video
To see more original prop and costume displays, visit our site: Movie Prop and Movie Costume Displays
Please be sure to LIKE our Facebook page if you want to see stuff like this before anyone else. We update all the time! Tom Spina Designs | Facebook
Thanks for looking!
Tom
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