Sunday, 9 February 2025

Going Ape! The Custom Ahi Planet of the Apes Stunt Cycle Completed

 With Bill's wonderful graphics I've been able to box up my custom Planet of the Apes Stunt Cycle.


Unusually the backing card had a 3D footer, which Bill recreated perfectly so I could construct it as it was in the late 1960's.


Toy kings Ahi went to town on this box and besides the 3D footing, it had instructions on the back for turning the card into a stunt ramp! 


The plastic blister came courtesy of my Missus's old plastic case of blank business cards. It did the business alright.


The bike is an old Matchbox model, the rider an old tractor driver with an ape's head glued on and for a final garnish, a Playmobil rifle.

Our monkey business done. Hope you like this latest team effort.

13 comments:

  1. Brilliant, totally insane but Brilliant!

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  2. Yes, you guys have really driven over the edge with this one! SFZ

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    1. ha ha! We've gone completely ape SF!

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  3. Another way cool project collaboration Woodsy & Bill!

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    1. Thanks a bunch Ed! We were monkeying around on this one!

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  4. Paul Adams from New Zealand2/09/2025 6:05 pm

    It is amazing how all these different bits fit together so perfectly. Well done.

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  5. Lovely work!
    Another reality bending fake toy...
    You're putting me to shame, Mr. Woodsy!

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    1. ha ha! all credit to Bill's graphics skills Looey!

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  6. Creating that 3D box is a whole new challenge overcome. Well done, Woodsy and Bill too!

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    1. Thanks Arto! Ahi made work for themselves with this toy and I didn't attempt to make the fold-out ramp, although Bill did print one. It was all very fiddley but lots of fun.

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