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PostSubject: ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou   ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou EmptySat May 04, 2024 8:53 pm

In 1997, the American company ERTL, known for its die-cast metal scale models of farm equipment and vehicles, bought Britains Ltd.
That same year, it also produced a series of 6 wild animals entitled "The Wilds of Africa". The series consisted of an Elephant, a Greater Kudu, a Leopard, a White rhinoceros, a Zebra and a Gorilla.
This series had intrigued me for ages and, thanks to Paige's help, I got my hands on two of them to get to know them a little better.

Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure tonight to introduce the Gorilla cheers
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I particularly love his face, I find it very expressive. drunken
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The animals produced in this series are very large, especially for their time, but this is still true today.
What's also astonishing is the weight of our friend, 1kg267! affraid I can't imagine a young child holding such a toy.

With my smallest gorilla, the Bandai one.
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With two modern guys, the Papo and the CollectA
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PostSubject: Re: ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou   ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou EmptySat May 04, 2024 9:18 pm

Nice photos Applause Applause

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Congratulations, Great monument Smile Applause cheers
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PostSubject: Re: ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou   ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou EmptySat May 04, 2024 9:38 pm

I don't know how you do it, but these photos turn this topic into a piece of art. I'm not sure if the figure is as marvelous as it appears in the photos; I don't doubt their authenticity, but it's noticeable that you always seek the best light and angles. It's a very beautiful piece with massive shoulders, relatively short arms, and a sunken head. None of this is criticism; these are design decisions that contribute to a very powerful and expressive figure with a very striking and well-defined face. cheers

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PostSubject: Re: ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou   ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou EmptySat May 04, 2024 10:07 pm

Amazing gorilla 😱
This figurine is metallic?
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PostSubject: Re: ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou   ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou EmptySat May 04, 2024 11:15 pm

Thank you my friends Very Happy

Rogério, this figure is as marvellous as it appears in the photos.
I may have a little talent for portraiture, but to take excellent photos of an excellent model you absolutely need an excellent model.
It is indeed a very beautiful, powerful and expressive piece with a very bewitching face. This toy is the work of an artist, a "little" masterpiece.

Nasreddin, the figurine is made of a very heavy plastic.
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Its King KOng

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Indeed 😊
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Wonderful gorilla cheers cheers cheers

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Thank you Taylor 🤗
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PostSubject: Re: ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou   ERTL Gorilla:a walkaround by Kikimalou EmptyMon May 06, 2024 8:36 pm

Not really my kind of figure, but I agree, it's very impressive. And it's a quick way to get a full shelf Very Happy. Not a toy to be played with, I suppose. Imagine a child drops it on their toes!

What is the scale of this gorilla? I should be great for scale comparisons.

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Wow this figure is a masterpiece! It looks like a modern model! Truly a gem, thank you for showing it! cheers

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Thank you Jolie and Roger Very Happy

Using height on all four or Heasd to rear, a 1/5 scale would be a safe choice... For a lowland gorilla of course, for King Kong it's a completely different kind of lemonade Laughing
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