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Kronosaurus (Papo)
…Mosasaurus released earlier this year – appears to be a return to form for Papo. The Papo Kronosaurus is sculpted by Mr. Seo Jung Woon, who has produced many of Papo’s best prehistoric animals over the past decade. The figurine is posed dramatically swerving to the right, perhaps in pursuit of prey (or tearing apart prey already captured?). The figurine can balance on three flippers, although it may tip over forward when its front left flipper is…
Spinosaurus (Papo Limited Edition)
…by crocodiles. The difference in tail interpretation is what truly set the Papo figure apart. Papo, perhaps anticipating stiff competition with their Spinosaurus figure, knew they had to make theirs as different and unique as possible to stand out as well as warrant the limited edition status. I personally think they have succeeded in this respect; their version is truly one of the most impressive and really caught many people off guard in how the…
Plesiosaurus (Papo)
…common on the web, so I’d wager that this was the primary inspiration for Papo. At 23 cm long, this is a sizable figure. In conclusion, the Papo Plesiosaurus can’t be regarded as a Plesiosaurus, but an unusual mix of various plesiosaur species, movie creatures, and legendary monsters. It’s really not as bad as it could have been, but nor is it up there with the Papo Allosaurus (which I maintain is still the best widely available dinosaur toy). I…
Spinosaurus (juvenile) (Papo)
…this figure came with. The skin doesn’t stretch and bunch like the skin on Papo’s recent models. It’s certainly very odd that Papo would release this 2012-quality figure alongside their very impressive 2017 line. There’s not much to discuss about the figure’s paintjob either. Although, a lack of bright colours and diverse markings are to be expected considering it’s based on their simply painted adult Spinosaurus. The body is a dull greenish-grey…
Concavenator (Papo)
…t as the rest of the figure, and again, it looks very different from other Papo releases, most of which have excellent and consistent color details. Sometimes less is more. Papo’s Concavenator looks like an electrocuted dino-clown next to the Carnegie Concavenator, and the small Safari Ltd. Concavenator. The sculpts and paint for the Safari animals are consistent, which I guess look kind of boring next to Clowncavenator after all is said and done….
Amargasaurus (Papo)
…ollecting community. These lesser figures include two marine reptiles (the Papo Plesiosaurus and Papo Tylosaurus), and to some extent the Papo Polacanthus. However, the subject of today’s review is a dinosaur that many wanted Papo to do, but disappointed the community when it was first revealed. Taking a close look at the figure in person I must say that the disappointment expressed upon its reveal may have been warranted. The skin detail is not a…
Giganotosaurus (Papo)
…ct, the teeth pronounced, and the articulated jaw smooth; all the marks of Papo. The claws are sharp and the arms are slightly out of proportion, being a bit too long, but given Papo’s tendency to exaggerate features, I can give a pass on this detail. The feet are superbly detailed with wrinkles and scutes everywhere. The paint is slightly dull, being mostly brown, but it suits the creature perfectly, with fading towards the bottom of all the limb…
Tyrannosaurus rex (Running) (Papo)
…difficult to not see this figure as a must-buy. It does seem a shame that Papo won’t consider consulting with scientists to produce a line of toys that are closer to how the real animals would have looked, as they’d then be pretty much untouchable. However, even with things the way they are, Papo deserve credit for raising the dino toy stakes and producing a line of consistently stunning, often very characterful figures. That brachiosaur is looki…
Quetzalcoatlus (Papo)
…oduction, as well as immaculate execution of paint application really sets Papo figures apart. While Papo is not my favorite brand, there is no denying that when it comes to spectacular drama in poses, immaculate paint applications and transitions, and the ultra-details, very few toy companies come close to the levels seen in their models. And that is what makes thier figures awesome! With their passing, no other animal as large as them would ever…
Tylosaurus (Papo)
…est ‘failure’ has been covered. This mosasaur is surely wrestling with the Papo Plesiosaurus for most position of most inaccurate Papo figure to date. Poor marine reptiles! You can decide if you want to shell out $12 for this one or not. Obviously, if you’re into scientific accuracy there are far better choices available, but if you like prehistoric fantasy creatures, then this could be for you. And if you really want to make a fantasy world, then…
Carnotaurus (Papo)
…ce material has ensured that this is one of the most anatomically accurate Papo figures to date. Of course, Papo don’t claim scientific accuracy etc. etc., and there are some flaws – notably, the muzzle is too wide, and the head and arms are a little too large relative to the body. In fact, the head (but fortunately not the rest) rather resembles those of the steroidal, gigantic ‘carnotaurs’ in Disney’s godawful 2000 CG lemur-fest, Dinosaur. Howev…
Brachiosaurus (Papo)
…bly should have been. Although a little smaller than the old Carnegie, the Papo brachiosaur is a similar size to the old Schleich and Bullyland Museum Line models. Massive brachiosaur toys are a dying breed, so it’s good to see Papo add one to the pile. The toy’s sheer size alone makes it quite intriguing, but with a large, detailed figure such as this one, it’s just as interesting to ponder the sculptor’s influences and styles. (Bear with me.) Th…
Compsognathus (Papo)
…e is looking back. I hope this is a sign of things to come and that future Papo models will feature eyes similar to this style. With dinosaur toys this detailed, the question often comes from whether it is good for children to play with or just for adults to display on shelves. The Papo Compy is a bit of both to me. Owing to the extensive detailing on such a small and seemingly fragile model has led to me handling it extremely gingerly and with a…
Oviraptor (Papo)
…be very old school, if not obsolete, many people now regard it as another Papo masterpiece. The Papo Oviraptor stands 8 cm tall and is 12 cm long. Its concept didn´t include feathers and an agile pose. Contrariwise the overall look is quite reptilian, although the arms and legs have been sculpted very delicately. The hands are probably not in the correct position; one even holds an egg, due to an age-old assumption that Oviraptor stole eggs. Late…
Dilophosaurus (Papo)
…tic seems to have reverted back to the original posture. We have seen from Papo’s earlier Allosaurus that free-standing theropods can be achieved, so it feels like a step backwards here. Comparison between Papo’s Allosaurus and Dilophosaurus. Secondly, I’m not so sure if the posture of the tail was entirely possible on a theropod. There was some degree of flexibility to it, but here it feels too lizard-y and whip like. I would have preferred to se…
Cryolophosaurus (Papo)
…n interesting addition. Paint-wise, this figure is among, if not the, best Papo has ever produced. The paint makes it one of Papo’s most vibrant; which, I mean, isn’t saying much given their usual ‘go to’ selection of the ever-exciting brown and grey. These colors, while beautiful, are one of the figures more debatable aspects, Papo has a history of copying both design aspects and paint schemes from Sideshow Collectibles Dinosauria statues, such a…
Acrocanthosaurus (Papo)
…t. Instead, it rests on the middle claw on its right arm. That being said, Papo has certainly made this pose their own. Through use of beautifully sculpted muscles, the figure gives off the illusion of a heavy animal shifting all its weight onto its left leg. While I feel this figure may have had a lot of potential being sculpted in a horizontal position, similar to Papo’s new Ceratosaurus, the impact of this forward-lunging pose can’t be denied….
Tyrannosaurus rex (Baby) (Papo)
…rms are broken too, but you knew that. Still, pointing out such flaws in a Papo figure always seems a little moot – that’s not what they’re here for, and Papo do not claim to be trying to educate anybody. The fact is, you’re going to buy one anyway – either this or the brown version (although I prefer green) – because LOOK AT HIS FACE D’AWWW! And hey, as (almost) always, it’s a well-made toy. Now available from Amazon in green here, and in brown h…
Pachycephalosaurus (Papo)
…ve the animal a very convincing look. Top marks as always in this area for Papo. Honestly, the joins aren’t as visible in life. Papo figures normally fall down when it comes to anatomical accuracy (“hmmm” and “AAARGGGH“), and while this toy is by no means bad in that department it could certainly do with a little alteration in some areas. Of course, it helps immensely when scultping a Pachycephalosaurus that the animal’s only known from its head,…
Pentaceratops (Papo)
…previously represented on the Styracosaurus and the Pachyrhinosaurus. But Papo has never been all that accurate; instead, they just offer us incredible sculptures of the creatures we most admire. If you want to buy the Pentaceratops, you can find it basically anywhere that sells Papo figures, including Amazon and Everything Dinosaur. You may even still be able get it in the two-pack with the Gorgosaurus, as I did. Bye! Hope you liked this review….