Written By Ken Hulsey
One of the most unforgettable Christmas gifts I received back in the 1970s was the Mego Planet of the Apes Fortress Playset. Despite being made of laminated cardboard, this playset was a tough contender, surviving countless battles with determined human rebels and the occasional rogue mutant from the forbidden zone. For those who may not know, the Planet of the Apes toy line was a groundbreaking success, becoming the leading franchise spun off from a film series during that era. This phenomenal popularity actually set the stage for Kenner's blockbuster Star Wars toy line just a few years later.
