{"id":1778,"date":"2013-02-03T18:12:03","date_gmt":"2013-02-03T18:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/?page_id=1778"},"modified":"2014-04-19T17:43:38","modified_gmt":"2014-04-19T17:43:38","slug":"launcelot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/launcelot\/","title":{"rendered":"Launcelot"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"galleryimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mego Lancelot Figure\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/76_LauncelotFront.jpg\" width=\"451\" height=\"600\" \/><!-- InstanceEndEditable --><\/div>\n<div id=\"linksright\">\n<div id=\"rightbox\">\n<div id=\"menutitle\">LAUNCELOT LINKS<\/div>\n<ul id=\"linklist\">\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#intro\"> Introduction <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#solid\">Window Box<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#german\">German Two Pack<\/a><\/li>\n<div id=\"menutitle\">LANCELOT ACCESSORIES<\/div>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#suit\">Suit<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#body armor\">Body Armor<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#shoulder armor\">Shoulder Armor<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#shield\">Shield<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#helmet\">Helmet<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#boots\">Boots<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#belt\">Belt<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#sword\">Sword<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"indent\"><a href=\"#heads\">Heads<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menutitle\"><a href=\"#menu\">SUPER KNIGHTS INDEX <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"intro\" name=\"intro\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Introduction<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br clear=\"all\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/ll.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mego King Arthur\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llsmall.jpg\" width=\"191\" height=\"352\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a> Note that Launcelot wears a different style boot that Galahad<br \/>\nand Ivan. Rounded knees and different embossed pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Mego used the less common spelling &#8220;Launcelot&#8221; as oppossed<br \/>\nto &#8220;Lancelot&#8221;. Either is correct, Launcelot was the<br \/>\nname used in Sir Thomas Malory&#8217;s <em>Le Morte D&#8217;Arthur <\/em>written<br \/>\nin the 1400s.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation is that Mego may have based the head sculpt for<br \/>\nthe figure on Richard Burton&#8217;s look as Arthur in the Broadway Musical<br \/>\nCamelot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Camelot\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/knights\/camelotheads.jpg\" width=\"460\" height=\"242\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"solid\" name=\"solid\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Window Box<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\">\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br clear=\"all\" \/><br \/>\nThe Super Knights were only released in these deluxe window boxes.<br \/>\nEach had the same painted cardboard insert and the figures were<br \/>\nsecured to the insert with white twist ties.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mego Launcelot Window Box\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/knights\/lanceboxfr.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The box backs feature photographs of early production samples<br \/>\nof the figures with shiny metallic finish on the armor. Lance&#8217;s<br \/>\nsword in this shot is blue, probably a test sample.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mego Launcelot Box back\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/knights\/lanceboxbk.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--NOEDIT--><\/p>\n<p><!--ANCHOR TAG --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"german\" name=\"german\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">German Two Pack<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br clear=\"all\" \/><br \/>\n<!-- SECTION ENDS HERE --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"German two pack for Mego Super Knights\" alt=\"Davey Crockett\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/knights\/lritter.jpg\" align=\"bottom\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Germany, four of the Super Knights were offered in two packs, Launcelot was packed with the Black Knight. Scan courtesy of Gerhard.<\/p>\n<p><!--Title bar --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subhead\">Lancelot: Original Accessories and Known Repros<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION STARTS HERE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"suit\" name=\"Suit\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Suit<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"imagebox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llsuit.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"suit\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llsuitsmall.jpg\" width=\"175\" height=\"174\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"textright\">\n<p>Lancelot wears a full body jumpsuit made of a silver chainmail looking material. The jumper has been repro&#8217;d by Classic TV Toys. The material on the repro is a touch thicker and is sewn a little lower in the crotch. The sleeves are hemmed a little higher the suit is unmarked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION ENDS HERE --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION STARTS HERE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"body Armor\" name=\"Body Armor\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Body Armor<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"imagebox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llarmor.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"body armor\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llarmorsmall.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"textright\">\n<p>Lancelot wears body armor with his blue crest on the front. The body armor isn&#8217;t removable without breaking the glued seal on the joints. The shoulder armor is removable though. The armor has been factory reproduced by CTVT. The repro doesn&#8217;t have as smooth a finish, and the details are a little more pronounced. The repro is unmarked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION ENDS HERE --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION STARTS HERE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"shoulder Armor\" name=\"Shoulder Armor\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Shoulder Armor<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"imagebox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llshoulder.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"shoulder armor\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llshouldersmall.jpg\" width=\"175\" height=\"171\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"textright\">\n<p>Lancelot&#8217;s removable shoulder armor is a matched set, both the left and right are identical. The shoulder armor snaps onto the body armor. The shoulder armor has been reproduced by CTVT. The reproductions are a little wider, not quite as long and are not as smooth around the edges. They are each stamped CTV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION ENDS HERE --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION STARTS HERE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"shield\" name=\"Shield\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Shield<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"imagebox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llshield.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"shield\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llshieldsmall.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"146\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"textright\">\n<p>Lancelot carries a white shield with his blue crest on the front. This shield has been reproduced by CTVT. The reproduction is a slightly smaller, and the blue emblem is a lighter shade of blue. The handle on the back of the repro shields are prone to falling off much easier than an original. The shield is stamped CTV on the blue crest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION ENDS HERE --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION STARTS HERE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"helmet\" name=\"Helmet\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Helmet<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"imagebox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llhelmet.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"helmet\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llhelmetsmall.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"121\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"textright\">\n<p>Lancelot wears a helmet with a removable visor\/face guard and a light blue feather. This helmet has been reproduced by CTVT. The reproduction is has more flashing evident and is overall rougher looking around the edges. The side of the white helmet is stamped CTV, and the removable visor is unmarked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION ENDS HERE --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION STARTS HERE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"boots\" name=\"Boots\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Boots<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"imagebox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llboots.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"boots\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llbootssmall.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"147\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"textright\">\n<p>Lancelot wears pointed toe boots that are unique to the character. The boots have been reproduced by both Doctor Mego and CTVT. Doc&#8217;s boots are a little bigger in size and thicker in material. They are also a little more gray than silver compared to the originals and are marked DM on the bottom. The CTVT boots have a speckled look to them and are shaped differently around the knee area, not as rounded. The details are more dull, and they are marked CTV on the side of the knee area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION ENDS HERE --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION STARTS HERE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"belt\" name=\"Belt\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Belt<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"imagebox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llbelt.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"belt\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llbeltsmall.jpg\" width=\"123\" height=\"200\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"textright\">\n<p>Galahad and Lancelot wear the same belt that holds their sword. This belt has been reproduced by CTVT. The reproduction is accurate, but is made of a more stiff material, making it feel almost brittle. The repro belt is unmarked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION ENDS HERE --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION STARTS HERE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"sword\" name=\"Sword\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">Sword<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"imagebox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ka\/kasword.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"sword\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ka\/kaswordsmall.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"147\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"textright\">\n<p>King Arthur, Galahad and Lancelot all carry the same sword, which is unique to the Knights line. The sword has be reproduced by CTVT and very accurately. The only real difference is a slight texture on the repro in the chrome on the blade. That, and the repro has a little more flashing. The repro is marked CTV on the blade near the hilt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION ENDS HERE --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION STARTS HERE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"subpad\"><a id=\"heads\" name=\"Heads\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"subheadbox\">\n<div class=\"subhead\">heads<\/div>\n<div class=\"topbox\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"imagebox\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llhead.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"heads\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/legend\/accessory\/ll\/llheadsmall.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"143\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"textright\">\n<p>Lancelot&#8217;s head has been reproduced by CTVT and pretty accurately. The biggest difference is the paint color. The hair and eyebrows are darker brown on the repro and the lips on the repro are unpainted, while the original has pinkish lips. The repro is a softer, more squishy material and it is unmarked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAUNCELOT LINKS Introduction Window Box German Two Pack LANCELOT ACCESSORIES Suit Body Armor Shoulder Armor Shield Helmet Boots Belt Sword Heads SUPER KNIGHTS INDEX Introduction Return to Top Note that Launcelot wears a different style boot that Galahad and Ivan.&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/launcelot\/\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":175,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"lance_page.php","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1778","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1778"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4326,"href":"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1778\/revisions\/4326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megomuseum.com\/galleries\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}