Count me in. for ape heads.

This looks like an awesome set and I can't wait to get it. Now we need Fox to re-release the the Alien series in Region 1 in the special Alien Head bust/packaging that was available in Japan

Just going by the pictures a few posts up, if the torso is hollow, I'd imagine the short box would fit into that.


And it looks like no extended version of Battle either. If they can't find the film elements for a 16x9 transfer, they could at least make a dump of the laserdisc transfer, it'd be better than nothing.

Man, does that say only 10,000 copies? I know it's pricey but that seems kind of scarce. Thank God for tax returns.

yep...9,999 up for grabs, cuz I'm getting one.

Anyone think this will be available at a local Best Buy, or do you think it will be better to buy it online?

If any B&M retailer gets this, it would be Best Buy.

wait! where did you read about the 10,000 copies???!!

You can see it at the side of the box, over the big Planet of the Apes logo. It says :

Limited Edition Certificate of Authenticity
Numbered From 1 to 10,000

TVShowsonDVD has another tidbit, animated series separately. Fox is on a roll, I tell you, if they somehow pull an extended Battle for POTA out of their hats, I'd probably explode.


http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4929

The way I interpreted it, while the animated series will eventually be released on its own, it will not be released outside the ape head set for awhile. How long they'll hold off, it doesn't hint at.

The animated series is up for pre-order at DVD Planet $13 and change. Being released same day as the ape head set.

Excellent!

Thats great news.Thanks.

Stole this from some web site from google search:

Disc 1
includes: 2-Disc version of Planet of the Apes Anniversary DVD
Anamorphic Widescreen with Dolby Surround 5.1 - THX Certified and DTS
Commentary by Composer Jerry Goldsmith and Commentary by Actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy, Kim Hunter, Make-up Artist John Chambers & Text Commentary by Eric Greene, Author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
Disc 2 - Bonus disc
Behind the Planet of the Apes Documentary 126 minutes
Behind the Planet of the Apes Promo (1998)
Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson (1966)
Roddy McDowall Home Movies approx. 20 minutes
Planet of the Apes Dailies and Outtakes (no audio)
Planet of the Apes (1967 N.A.T.O. Presentation)
Planet of the Apes Featurette (1968)
A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Don Taylor Directs Escape from the Planet of the Apes
J. Lee Thompson Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Publicity: Original Theatrical Trailers, Planet of the Apes Teaser Trailer, Planet of the Apes Trailer, Beneath the Planet of the Apes Trailer, Escape from the Planet of the Apes Trailer, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Trailer, & Battle for the Planet of the Apes Trailer
Film Reviews (1968) 34 stills
Theatrical Posters 7 static images with 28 seconds audio
Galleries: Original Sketches by Costume Designer Morton Haack 9 stills with 36 second audio & Photo Gallery 17 stills
Disc 3
Beneath the Planet of the Apes Single Disc
Remastered to include Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX certified and includes Dolby Surround
Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Escape from the planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery and Web link.
Disc 4
Escape from the Planet of the Apes Single Disc
Remastered to include Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX certified
Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Escape from the planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, Don Taylor Directs Escape from Planet of the Apes and Web link.
Disc 5
Conquest for The Planet of the Apes Single Disc
Remastered to include Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX certified, Dolby Surround
Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, J. Lee Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Web link.
Disc 6
Battle for The Planet of the Apes Single Disc
Remastered to include Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - THX certified, Dolby Surround
Special Features include: Cast Page, Trailers for: Planet of the Apes 1968 and 2001, Beneath the planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Cross-Promo Trailers, Theatrical Trailer, Fox Interactive Presents: Behind the Scenes of the Planet of the Apes Game & CD-ROM Content - Self Contained Web Site.
Disc 7
Disc 1 of TV Series has 4 Episodes: B-503 Escape from Tomorrow, B-502 The Gladiators, B-505 The Trap and B-501 The Good Seeds.
TV Spots
Still Photos
Disc 8
Disc 2 of TV Series has 4 Episodes: B-504 The Legacy, B-508 Tomorrow's Tide, B-509 The Surgeon and B-510 The Dragoons.
TV Spots
Still Photos
Disc 9
Disc 3 of TV Series - 4 Episodes: B-511 The Horse Ride, B-512 The Interrogation, B-513 The Tyrant and B-506 The Cure.
TV Spots
Still Photos
Disc 10
Disc 4 of TV Series - 2 Episodes B-507 The Liberator and B-514 Up Above the World So High.
TV Spots
Still Photos
Disc 11
Animated TV DVD: Return to the Planet of the Apes (1975) - Component number: 2233823 (Not for sale)
Disc 1 of Animated TV Series - 7 Episodes: DFE01 Flames of Doom, DFE02 Escape From Ape City, DFE05 Lagoon of Peril, DFE04 Tunnel of Fear, DFE03 The Unearthly Prophecy, DFE08, Screaming Wings and DFE09 Trail to the Unknown.
Disc 12
Disc 2 of Animated TV Series - 6 Episodes: DFE10 Attack from the Clouds, DFE11 Mission of Mercy, DFE12 Invasion of the Underdwellers, DFE13 Battle of the Titans, DFE06 Terror on Ice Mountain and DFE07 River of Flames.
Disc 13
2-Disc version of Planet of the Apes (2001) DVD
Disc 1: Enhanced Viewing Mode (interactive versions includes behind the scenes on make-up, special effects, cast/crew, shooting on location), commentary by Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, Tom Rothman, Richard Zanuck, & cast/crew bios.
Disc 14 - Bonus disc
Disc 2 of Planet of the Apes '01: 23 featurettes, 6 documentaries - "Apes School", "Make-Up Testing", "Costume Testing", "Shooting on Location", "Scoring the Film" and " Ape Movement", 8 interactive multi-angle sequences that "Put you in the Director's Chair", 4 quadangle/4 way audio split vignettes of make-up testing, Apes reactive testing, costume testing, Apes movement/stunt testing, 5 extended scenes, HBO "The Making of" Special, TV spots, Trailers and a music video.

btw- read somewhere that they already announced the 5 disc only version of this. List is $59.95 I think.. haven't found a pre-order yet.

That Legacy Collection looks like it's exactly my speed. Guess I'll be dumping my Anniversary Edition on Half this week...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...v=glance&n=130

$34.99...great price. I think I'm definitely just getting the box.

Amazon is cheaper than Deep Discount, who's selling this for $36.59. They show the release date as 3/28, but every place else says 4/4.

Everyone else isn't up to date -- the street date was moved to 3/28/06.

Damn, I was set to get the box to get the cartoon, but now I might have to just get the cartoon. But I kind of want the new set, and the cartoon was my way to justify it (yes, $120 for some lame cartoon and an ape head, being a DVD-addict sucks).

Yep, it looks like that Legacy 5-disc box is the way to go! I'd rather have 5 separate keepcases anyway instead of that multi-page-plastic-book thingee the mega-set comes with - yuck. Also glad to see the cover of the original film doesn't seem to have the very well-known spoiler plasted all over it like the first version had.

So this 5-disc box-set and the separate animated series release seems like the perfect way to go. Didn't really want that friggin' ape head anyway and I like the presentation of all the individual elements the way they have been released separately in keepcases instead of that cheesy big plastic-book.

*sigh* I would have paid damn good money for that ape head too. But the wife wouldn't have it in the house. Not a mention of double dipping half the discs in it, but she wouldn't hear of having that ape head here. We always complain about other regions getting these cool sets, and when we finally get one, everyone bitches. It's no wonder the studios keep sticking us with a dozen versions of American Pie.

Get your hands off my Ape Head Bust you damn dirty WIFE!

But seriously, have you seen the collection in my link? I think I'm fairly lucky considering some of the crap she let's me buy. And that's not even taking into account my Magic card addiction she helps feed.


Also, TVShowsonDVD pulls another one out of their hats

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4969

Animated series separately, March 28.