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Joe Moore · 03-10-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ShabbyBlue

Okay, so the above pic confirms that a 2nd wave is coming. But again I ask... is there any chance of getting a Taylor figure in this line, or will it be all apes? Has NECA indicated if there's any likeness rights issue with Charlton Heston's estate that would prevent them from doing a figure based on his character?

Years ago when Sideshow was doing 1/6 scale Planet of the Apes figures, they were able to do Heston figures. So can NECA make one too?

It all depends if they could afford the rights and if they could get retailers to buy into that. Sometimes the projected sales of the line don't justify the cost of acquiring specific license rights. Now, if the line is a smash hit with the first wave, it makes the decision to pay the likeness fees (if it hasn't been made), easier to make. I hope there's a Taylor figure, but I know that NECA can't always secure likeness rights at the start of a line.

03-10-2014, 06:01 PM	#21
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,446	Quote: Originally Posted by ShabbyBlue Okay, so the above pic confirms that a 2nd wave is coming. But again I ask... is there any chance of getting a Taylor figure in this line, or will it be all apes? Has NECA indicated if there's any likeness rights issue with Charlton Heston's estate that would prevent them from doing a figure based on his character? Years ago when Sideshow was doing 1/6 scale Planet of the Apes figures, they were able to do Heston figures. So can NECA make one too? It all depends if they could afford the rights and if they could get retailers to buy into that. Sometimes the projected sales of the line don't justify the cost of acquiring specific license rights. Now, if the line is a smash hit with the first wave, it makes the decision to pay the likeness fees (if it hasn't been made), easier to make. I hope there's a Taylor figure, but I know that NECA can't always secure likeness rights at the start of a line. __________________