Archinto's Vintage & Modern Dinosaur Collection (New items coming soon)

[Archinto]

I've added my collection of Inpro dinosaurs to the topic.

SRG Dinosaurs from the 40's/50's, and Alva Studios Dinosaurs from the 60's/70's Cast lead figures with a verdigree bronze finish. These were sold at the AMNH back in the 40s and 50s. Alva figures were sold in the 60's and 70's

RECENT ADDITIONS: Alva Studios Apatosaurus, Corythosaurus & photo of my complete Alva set!


Large SRG Dinosaur Figures

1947 SRGCo Dimetrodon

1947 SRG Dimetrodon by Archinto, on Flickr

1947 SRG Dimetrodon by Archinto, on Flickr

1947 SRG Dimetrodon by Archinto, on Flickr


Triceratops (un-dated)

1940's SRG Triceratops by Archinto, on Flickr
1940's SRG Triceratops by Archinto, on Flickr


1947  SRG Co. Large Trachodon

Large 1947 SRG Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Large 1947 SRG Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr

1952 SRG Large Tyrannosaurus Rex

Large 1952 SRG Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr

Large 1952 SRG Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr


1947 SRG co Large Pteranodon. I love this piece. It still has the original felt on the bottom.

Large 1947 SRG Pteranodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Large 1947 SRG Pteranodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Large 1947 SRG Pteranodon by Archinto, on Flickr

47 SRG Stegosaurus

SRG Large Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

SRG Large Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

SRG Large Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

47 SRG Brontosaurus

Large SRG Brontosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Large SRG Brontosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Small SRG figures

SRG Small Stegosaurus & Brontosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr
SRG Small Stegosaurus & Brontosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

SRG Small T-Rex & Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr
SRG Small T-Rex & Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr

SRG Small Plesiosaurus & Pterodactylus by Archinto, on Flickr
SRG Small Plesiosaurus & Pterodactylus by Archinto, on Flickr

47 SRG Small Tyrannosaurus Rex

Small SRG Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr

Small SRG Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr


old style small stegosaurus
SRG Small Stegosaurus, Old Style by Archinto, on Flickr
SRG Small Stegosaurus, Old Style by Archinto, on Flickr



Alva Studios Collection


Alva Studios Complete Collection by Archinto, on Flickr


After the AMNH stopped selling SRG figures, they sold these before switching to the bronze color sinclairs and then the Invicta dinosaurs.

Alva Studios Tyrannosaurus Rex

Alva Studios Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr

Alva Studios Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr


Alva Studios Iguanadon

Alva Studios Iguanadon by Archinto, on Flickr

Alva Studios Iguanadon by Archinto, on Flickr


Alva Studios Trachodon (broken tail tip)

Alva Studios Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Alva Studios Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr


Alva Studios Stegosaurus

Alva Studios Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Alva Studios Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Alva Studios Corythosaurus

Alva Studios Corythosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Alva Studios Corythosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Alva Studios Apatosaurus

Alva Studios Apatosaurus/Brontosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Alva Studios Apatosaurus/Brontosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

[RobinGoodfellow]

Truly nice. 

[Archinto]

I've added more Thunder Beasts and SRG figures to my posts. I have more large SRG figures coming in, so expect more updates soon!

Dragons and Monsters

RECENT ADDITIONS: Freaky Creatures Rexar Figure

While not dinosaurs, vintage & modern Dragons and Monsters are a huge factor in my dinosaur collection, and while not real dinosaurs I consider them part of my dinosaur family, so they will be shared here in this post. I have a lot, but will start out with a few.

Defenders of the Planets

Starcat

Defenders of the Planet Starcat by Archinto, on Flickr

Starhawk

Defenders of the Planets Bird Demon by Archinto, on Flickr

Rhino Demon

Defenders of the Planets Rhino Demon by Archinto, on Flickr

Various Dragons

Draco from Dragonheart. This is the deluxe electronic one thats flippn huge!

Large Electronic Draco, Kenner by Archinto, on Flickr

Duel Masters Bolshack Dragon

Duel Masters Bolshack Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr
Duel Masters Bolshack Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr


McFarlanes "The Horrid". This is the original and hard to find figure. Ive seen and owned some interesting knockoffs of this.

McFarlane "The Horrid" Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr
McFarlane "The Horrid" Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr

Megablocks Dragons "Thoron"

Megablocks Dragons "Thoron" by Archinto, on Flickr
Megablocks Dragons "Thoron" by Archinto, on Flickr

Mystic Knights of Tyr Na Nog "Pyre" Fire Dragon figure

Mystic Knights of Tyr Na Nog "Pyre" Fire Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr
Mystic Knights of Tyr Na Nog "Pyre" Fire Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr
Mystic Knights of Tyr Na Nog "Pyre" Fire Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr
Mystic Knights of Tyr Na Nog "Pyre" Fire Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr

Major Trading two headed dragon.

Major Trading Two Headed Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr

Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Beasts

These were sold as an alternative to Masters of the Universe and featured similar type figures. Many of the larger beasts had saddles for the figures to ride, or battle chariots they would pull behind them. Seriously awesome stuff. They were available in a variety of color variations for each model.

Two Headed Dragon

Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Two Headed Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr
Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Two Headed Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr

Flying Dragon

Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Flying Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr
Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Flying Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr

Serpent Dragons

Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Serpent Dragons by Archinto, on Flickr
Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Serpent Dragons by Archinto, on Flickr

Heres a custom painted Serpent Dragon I did a very long time ago. This was my childhood serpent dragon toy. He was one of my favorites

Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Serpent Dragon custom painted by Archinto, on Flickr

Pegasus Dragon (Jersey Devil)

Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Pegasus Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr
Imperial "Dragons Knights & Daggers" Pegasus Dragon by Archinto, on Flickr

Unbranded Two Headed Brontosaurus type Dragon, Possibly from a competitor line to Dragons Knights & Daggers.

Unbranded two headed Brontosaurus like dragon by Archinto, on Flickr
Unbranded two headed Brontosaurus like dragon by Archinto, on Flickr

Godzilla Type Monsters

Heres where my Godzillas and monsters of that Genre live.

Flying articulated monsters. poseable head, legs and waist.

Articulated Flying Monsters, unbranded by Archinto, on Flickr
Articulated Flying Monsters, unbranded by Archinto, on Flickr

An ugly lil thing....

Ugly Dinosaur Monster by Archinto, on Flickr
Ugly Dinosaur Monster by Archinto, on Flickr

Godzilla & Gigan knockoffs. I absolutely Love these two.

Unbranded Knockoff Godzilla & Gigan by Archinto, on Flickr
Unbranded Knockoff Godzilla & Gigan by Archinto, on Flickr

Large Unbranded Godzilla

Large Godzilla, unbranded by Archinto, on Flickr
Large Godzilla, unbranded by Archinto, on Flickr

1997 Dormei Giant Monster. This is a later re-issue of a monster I had as a kid. Mine got shattered. The detail on the older ones is much better than this casting.

1997 Dormei Godzilla type Dinosaur by Archinto, on Flickr
1997 Dormei Godzilla type Dinosaur by Archinto, on Flickr

Arco toys "The Other World"

Kontory Bird

Arco "The Other World" Kontory Bird by Archinto, on Flickr
Arco "The Other World" Kontory Bird by Archinto, on Flickr

Freaky Creatures Game Figures

Apparently a cross between a T-Rex and a Raptor, Rexar is a formidable opponent... Rawrs! :3

Freaky Creatures Rexar by Archinto, on Flickr

Freaky Creatures Rexar by Archinto, on Flickr

[Archinto]

So I have begun my journey into an awesome Starlux collection. I'll be adding new pieces as I get them in.

RECENT ADDITIONS: 12 Different Starlux Dinosaurs and Mammals

Starlux Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

Iguanadon

Starlux Iguanadon by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Iguanadon by Archinto, on Flickr

Spinosaurus

Starlux Spinosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Spinosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Nothosaurus

Starlux Nothosaur by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Nothosaur by Archinto, on Flickr

Nothosaurus (revised version, striped)

Starlux Nothosaurus (striped version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Nothosaurus (striped version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Nothosaurus (Revised green version)

Starlux Nothosaurus (green version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Nothosaurus (green version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Tanystropheus

Starlux Tanystropheus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Tanystropheus by Archinto, on Flickr

Stegosaurus

Starlux Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Stegosaurus (Dark Version)

Starlux Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Stegosaurus (gray version)

Starlux Stegosaurus (gray version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Stegosaurus (gray version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Euoplochephalus

Starlux Euoplocephalus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Euoplocephalus by Archinto, on Flickr

Struthiomimus

Starlux Struthiomimus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Struthiomimus by Archinto, on Flickr

Allosaurus

Starlux Allosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Allosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Megalosaurus

Starlux Megalosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Megalosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Starlux Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr

Styracosaurus

Starlux Styracosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Styracosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Ouranosaurus

Starlux Ouranosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Ouranosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Anatosaurus

Starlux Anatosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Anatosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Tylosaurus

Starlux Tylosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Tylosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Ichthyosaurus

Starlux Icthyosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Icthyosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Diplocaulus
Starlux Diplocaulus by Archinto, on Flickr


Shantungosaurus (Gray Version)

Starlux Shantugosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Shantugosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Shantungosaurus (Green Version)

Starlux Shantungosaurus (green version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Shantungosaurus (green version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Walking Diplodocus (Gray Version)

Starlux Diplodocus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Diplodocus by Archinto, on Flickr

Walking Diplodocus (Green Version)

Starlux Walking Diplodocus (green version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Walking Diplodocus (green version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Triceratops

Starlux Triceratops by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Triceratops by Archinto, on Flickr

Triceratops Gray Version

Starlux Triceratops (gray version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Triceratops (gray version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Plesiosaurus

Starlux Plesiosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Plesiosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Plesiosaurus (green version)

Starlux Plesiosaurus (green version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Plesiosaurus (green version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Dimetrodon

Starlux Dimetrodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Dimetrodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Bradysaurus

Starlux Bradysaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Bradysaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Acanthopholis

Starlux Acanthopholis by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Acanthopholis by Archinto, on Flickr





Starlux Prehistoric Mammals and Birds

Old Style Mastodon

Starlux Mastodon (old version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Mastodon (old version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Broken old style Mastadon (I may make a female version out of it

Starlux Mastodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Mastodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Revised Mastodon

Starlux Mastodon (revised version) by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Mastodon (revised version) by Archinto, on Flickr


Phorusrhacos

Starlux Phorusrhacos Terror Bird by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Phorusrhacos Terror Bird by Archinto, on Flickr

Diatryma

Starlux Diatryma by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Diatryma by Archinto, on Flickr

Machairodus

Starlux Machairodus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Machairodus by Archinto, on Flickr

Paleotherium

Starlux Paleotherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Paleotherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Aurochs

Starlux Aurochs by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Aurochs by Archinto, on Flickr

Coelodonta

Starlux Coelodonta by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Coelodonta by Archinto, on Flickr

Cave Bear

Starlux Cave Bear by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Cave Bear by Archinto, on Flickr

Cynognathus

Starlux Cynognathus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Cynognathus by Archinto, on Flickr

Megatherium

Starlux Megatherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Megatherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Alticamelus

Starlux Alticamelus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Alticamelus by Archinto, on Flickr

Moropus

Starlux Moropus by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Moropus by Archinto, on Flickr

Baluchitherium

Starlux Baluchitherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Baluchitherium by Archinto, on Flickr


Moeritherium

Starlux Moeritherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Moeritherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Dinotherium

Starlux Dinotherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Dinotherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Uintatherium

Starlux Uintatherium by Archinto, on Flickr

Starlux Uintatherium by Archinto, on Flickr






Vintage and Modern Blow Mold Dinosaurs

Small Form Blow Mold Dinosaurs

Vintage Tyrannosaurus rex

Vintage Blow Mold Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr
Vintage Blow Mold Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr

Chicago Field Museum Dinosaurs

Chicago Field Museum Blow Mold Dinosaurs by Archinto, on Flickr

Chicago Field Museum Blow Mold Dinosaurs by Archinto, on Flickr

Chicago Field Museum Blow Mold Dinosaurs by Archinto, on Flickr

Chicago Field Museum Blow Mold Dinosaurs by Archinto, on Flickr

Between the vintage and modern blow mold dinosaurs there seems to be a size difference, as well as quality. The older plastic is better and seemingly more tough. The Sinclair dinosaurs are a bit larger and more detailed. Ill have to see how the other dinosaurs compare once I manage to get more.

Size differences between Sinclair Dinoland and modern blow mold dinosaurs. by Archinto, on Flickr


Sinclair Dinoland

Corythosaurus

Sinclair Dinoland Corythosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Corythosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Triceratops

Sinclair Dinoland Triceratops by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Triceratops by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Tyrannosaurus Rex

Sinclair Dinoland Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Tyrannosaurus Rex by Archinto, on Flickr

Here is the Dinoland Tyrannosaurus next to the modern Field Museum T-Rex. Theres a noticable size and quality difference between the old molds and the new molds. The older ones had far superior plastic that was a lot tougher than the new stuff.

Sinclair & Modern Figure Size Comparison by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Brontosaurus

Sinclair Dinoland Brontosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Brontosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Brontosaurus comparison by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Trachodon

Sinclair Dinoland Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Marbled Trachodon with Dinoland Sticker

Sinclair Dinoland Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Trachodon by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Sticker by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Stegosaurus (home painted)

Sinclair Dinoland Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Sinclair Dinoland Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Red Mill Stegosaurus. Made after the sinclair mold, this dinosaur is made from crushed pecan shells and has a more carved appearance to the casting.

Red Mill Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr
Red Mill Stegosaurus by Archinto, on Flickr

Comparison shot of the original Sinclair model with the Red Mill and Chicago Field Museum models. Note the size differences are considerable.

Dinoland, Red Mill & Field Museum Stegosaurus Comparison by Archinto, on Flickr



I have more updates and additions to do soon. I hope to post my Definitely Dinosaurs and/or Dino-Riders soon. I've added more SRG figures, More fantasy creatures and more Chinasaurs to the topic in their respective posts. I have more boxed thunder beasts coming soon too. I really love the SRG figures I got, especially the Pteranodon.

[AcroSauroTaurus]

That Draco figure looks cool!

[Archinto]

His wingspan is about 2 feet across. He is pretty dang awesome! I always wanted one when I was young, and finally got one that was new in the box a few years back. I'm so happy to have him! He sits on top of my fridge.

[Digibasherx]

Those srg t-rexs are fantastic, jumpscarasaurus or trying to apologise.

[Archinto]

Those srg t-rexs are fantastic, jumpscarasaurus or trying to apologise.

LMAO! Now I am going to be thinking of that scene every time I look at those rex's HAHAHHA! Thank you for the laugh!

[AcroSauroTaurus]

His wingspan is about 2 feet across. He is pretty dang awesome! I always wanted one when I was young, and finally got one that was new in the box a few years back. I'm so happy to have him! He sits on top of my fridge.

I've had my eye on a posable Smaug figure who's wingspan is just two inches shy of 2ft, so almost the same size. Although if it and the Draco figure were to be to scale with each other, Smaug would be much bigger...

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

His wingspan is about 2 feet across. He is pretty dang awesome! I always wanted one when I was young, and finally got one that was new in the box a few years back. I'm so happy to have him! He sits on top of my fridge.

I've had my eye on a posable Smaug figure who's wingspan is just two inches shy of 2ft, so almost the same size. Although if it and the Draco figure were to be to scale with each other, Smaug would be much bigger...

I've been waiting on a really nice Smaug figure..I hoped Papo would a  " fire dragon" that looked suspiciously like him.. lol   In all honesty the film Smaug should have been much larger than he was in it.

[AcroSauroTaurus]

His wingspan is about 2 feet across. He is pretty dang awesome! I always wanted one when I was young, and finally got one that was new in the box a few years back. I'm so happy to have him! He sits on top of my fridge.

I've had my eye on a posable Smaug figure who's wingspan is just two inches shy of 2ft, so almost the same size. Although if it and the Draco figure were to be to scale with each other, Smaug would be much bigger...

I've been waiting on a really nice Smaug figure..I hoped Papo would a  " fire dragon" that looked suspiciously like him.. lol   In all honesty the film Smaug should have been much larger than he was in it.

In one of the movies they state that Smaug isn't full grown, despite him being centuries old.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

His wingspan is about 2 feet across. He is pretty dang awesome! I always wanted one when I was young, and finally got one that was new in the box a few years back. I'm so happy to have him! He sits on top of my fridge.

I've had my eye on a posable Smaug figure who's wingspan is just two inches shy of 2ft, so almost the same size. Although if it and the Draco figure were to be to scale with each other, Smaug would be much bigger...

I've been waiting on a really nice Smaug figure..I hoped Papo would a  " fire dragon" that looked suspiciously like him.. lol   In all honesty the film Smaug should have been much larger than he was in it.

In one of the movies they state that Smaug isn't full grown, despite him being centuries old.

Dragons keep on growing I think according to middle earth lore.  Ancalagon the Black was the size of a mountain range.  My complaint is they shrunk him down in the films...they also made him a wyvern... :/

[AcroSauroTaurus]

His wingspan is about 2 feet across. He is pretty dang awesome! I always wanted one when I was young, and finally got one that was new in the box a few years back. I'm so happy to have him! He sits on top of my fridge.

I've had my eye on a posable Smaug figure who's wingspan is just two inches shy of 2ft, so almost the same size. Although if it and the Draco figure were to be to scale with each other, Smaug would be much bigger...

I've been waiting on a really nice Smaug figure..I hoped Papo would a  " fire dragon" that looked suspiciously like him.. lol   In all honesty the film Smaug should have been much larger than he was in it.

In one of the movies they state that Smaug isn't full grown, despite him being centuries old.

Dragons keep on growing I think according to middle earth lore.  Ancalagon the Black was the size of a mountain range.  My complaint is they shrunk him down in the films...they also made him a wyvern... :/

I personally prefer Wyverns, they are the more plausible dragon type rather than the typical six limbed dragons. But thats just my opinion. Also, a dragon the size of a mountain range would not be able to be killed... at all... which is probably why they shrunk him down, but then again... dragon scales are supposed to be impenetrable...

[Archinto]

I recently got in a new to me treasure! There was recently a rash of Miller dinosaurs that sold on ebay. Among the popular auctions that started at a low price hid a very nice near mint triceratops that was offered for a good asking price. Without competition it is now mine and OMG I love it its so beautiful    I updated the very first post with this GEM!

And it looks like I may have to share some more dragons soon.... I dont think I have any that could compete with a real smaug, but I've got some neato armored dragon figs to share! But then again..... Theres always Komodo.....

Komodo by Archinto, on Flickr

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

His wingspan is about 2 feet across. He is pretty dang awesome! I always wanted one when I was young, and finally got one that was new in the box a few years back. I'm so happy to have him! He sits on top of my fridge.

I've had my eye on a posable Smaug figure who's wingspan is just two inches shy of 2ft, so almost the same size. Although if it and the Draco figure were to be to scale with each other, Smaug would be much bigger...

I've been waiting on a really nice Smaug figure..I hoped Papo would a  " fire dragon" that looked suspiciously like him.. lol   In all honesty the film Smaug should have been much larger than he was in it.

In one of the movies they state that Smaug isn't full grown, despite him being centuries old.

Dragons keep on growing I think according to middle earth lore.  Ancalagon the Black was the size of a mountain range.  My complaint is they shrunk him down in the films...they also made him a wyvern... :/

I personally prefer Wyverns, they are the more plausible dragon type rather than the typical six limbed dragons. But thats just my opinion. Also, a dragon the size of a mountain range would not be able to be killed... at all... which is probably why they shrunk him down, but then again... dragon scales are supposed to be impenetrable...

True, though Tolkien originally drew Smaug as 6 limbed, as they are fantasy creatures I'm cool  with it.  Actually Ancalagon was killed by a single warrior, his flying ship and some help from the Eagles.  Actually Tolkien adapted the story element for his dragons that they all have a " weak spot" or vulnerability somewhere...and their arrogance usually leads them to expose it.  Another complaint I had with the last film, the Thrush was supposed to inform Bard about Smaug's at Bilbo's behest. 

I recently got in a new to me treasure! There was recently a rash of Miller dinosaurs that sold on ebay. Among the popular auctions that started at a low price hid a very nice near mint triceratops that was offered for a good asking price. Without competition it is now mine and OMG I love it its so beautiful    I updated the very first post with this GEM!

And it looks like I may have to share some more dragons soon.... I dont think I have any that could compete with a real smaug, but I've got some neato armored dragon figs to share! But then again..... Theres always Komodo.....

Komodo by Archinto, on Flickr

Sorry for taking over your thread here with dragon-talk.

I've never seen that creature in the pic before..is it a Zoid of some kind?

[Archinto]

Its a giant dragon I made from Lego Bionicle parts. Its the size of a medium small dog

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Its a giant dragon I made from Lego Bionicle parts. Its the size of a medium small dog

Holy crud!  I should have kept that big box of bionicle parts my cousin tossed...

[Archinto]

Tossed..... ouch.

Its really an awesome building medium. Im working on a DR ankylosaurus thatll probably be about 2 feet long. Ive got his head built and its gonna be so rad! I have an idea for the armor shell thats pretty wild. Ive got some ideas thatll make this figure off the hook! Ive already got a design for his 7" tall Rulon controller, Sting. Im going to try to make it so the arrow can fire from the crossbow, or review the cartoon again and see how the energy crossbow worked according to them.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Cool! Can't wait to see it!

[AcroSauroTaurus]

His wingspan is about 2 feet across. He is pretty dang awesome! I always wanted one when I was young, and finally got one that was new in the box a few years back. I'm so happy to have him! He sits on top of my fridge.

I've had my eye on a posable Smaug figure who's wingspan is just two inches shy of 2ft, so almost the same size. Although if it and the Draco figure were to be to scale with each other, Smaug would be much bigger...

I've been waiting on a really nice Smaug figure..I hoped Papo would a  " fire dragon" that looked suspiciously like him.. lol   In all honesty the film Smaug should have been much larger than he was in it.

In one of the movies they state that Smaug isn't full grown, despite him being centuries old.

Dragons keep on growing I think according to middle earth lore.  Ancalagon the Black was the size of a mountain range.  My complaint is they shrunk him down in the films...they also made him a wyvern... :/

I personally prefer Wyverns, they are the more plausible dragon type rather than the typical six limbed dragons. But thats just my opinion. Also, a dragon the size of a mountain range would not be able to be killed... at all... which is probably why they shrunk him down, but then again... dragon scales are supposed to be impenetrable...

True, though Tolkien originally drew Smaug as 6 limbed, as they are fantasy creatures I'm cool  with it.  Actually Ancalagon was killed by a single warrior, his flying ship and some help from the Eagles.  Actually Tolkien adapted the story element for his dragons that they all have a " weak spot" or vulnerability somewhere...and their arrogance usually leads them to expose it.  Another complaint I had with the last film, the Thrush was supposed to inform Bard about Smaug's at Bilbo's behest. 

I recently got in a new to me treasure! There was recently a rash of Miller dinosaurs that sold on ebay. Among the popular auctions that started at a low price hid a very nice near mint triceratops that was offered for a good asking price. Without competition it is now mine and OMG I love it its so beautiful    I updated the very first post with this GEM!

And it looks like I may have to share some more dragons soon.... I dont think I have any that could compete with a real smaug, but I've got some neato armored dragon figs to share! But then again..... Theres always Komodo.....

Sorry for taking over your thread here with dragon-talk.

I've never seen that creature in the pic before..is it a Zoid of some kind?

Dragon talk... gives me an idea... why is there no Dragon/Kaiju toy forum? We have one for prehistoric animal figures, one for Modern animal figures, why not one for Mythical animal figures?