PNSO: New for 2022

[Faras]

On the other hand, I feel the paint application on the 2021 releases is a bit more sloppy than on some of the 2020 releases, mainly when it comes to theropod teeth. Also the inside of the mouths is painted way better on their 2020 theropods (just compare Wilson and Andrea in that regard). I do find it very impressive though how fast PNSO is able to improve their sculpting of the skin details. I have the Triceratops and the Pachyrhinosaurus on the way, I'm looking forward to comparing the two.

Yeah paint on 2020 ones are generally closer to release images. Rumours say PNSO changed factory before Parasaurolophus release, wonder if they ditched 2020 factory cause details couldn't be improved hmm imo releases between revival and Microraptor (different factory) has the best paint and worst sculpt. Anyways both the Triceratop and Pachyrhinosaurus have their own charms, congratz 

[SRF]

On the other hand, I feel the paint application on the 2021 releases is a bit more sloppy than on some of the 2020 releases, mainly when it comes to theropod teeth. Also the inside of the mouths is painted way better on their 2020 theropods (just compare Wilson and Andrea in that regard). I do find it very impressive though how fast PNSO is able to improve their sculpting of the skin details. I have the Triceratops and the Pachyrhinosaurus on the way, I'm looking forward to comparing the two.

Yeah paint on 2020 ones are generally closer to release images. Rumours say PNSO changed factory before Parasaurolophus release, wonder if they ditched 2020 factory cause details couldn't be improved hmm imo releases between revival and Microraptor (different factory) has the best paint and worst sculpt. Anyways both the Triceratop and Pachyrhinosaurus have their own charms, congratz 

Thanks for that. Since you seem to have more knowledge on how PNSO operates than the most of us, do you if PNSO is planning on releasing more figures before the Chinese New Year, which is the 1st of February this year if I'm not mistaken? Or are they on a break again just like around this time last year?

[Faras]

Thanks for that. Since you seem to have more knowledge on how PNSO operates than the most of us, do you if PNSO is planning on releasing more figures before the Chinese New Year, which is the 1st of February this year if I'm not mistaken? Or are they on a break again just like around this time last year?

Hmm I'm not sure tbh, atm there's new year sale till 15th so chance they'd surprise us on the last day of sale; most postal services in China either pause or charge 200% about 7-10 days before new year eve (sometimes earlier in remote areas), so if they wanna release more they'll have to do it before 20th.

First new figure after Chinese New Year should come out around 10-16th Feb when people get back to work

[JohannesB]

I was so focused on Wilson that I didn't even notice the customized Andrea when I posted the link. But wow, I agree with you all, she looks amazing!

Seems like the modifications are based on PNSO's art for the T-rex family (edit: sans lips, of course ):



If only PNSO stuck to their concept art when they produce a model. We could have gotten a mass-produced Andrea that looks like the customized one.

I'm neutral on the lip debate, I'll take either, but I do find them a bit overdone on that custom Wilson. Such voluptuous, smoochy lips look a bit strange on a T-rex to me. I wonder what colour of lipstick he prefers? That Andrea is a 10/10, though.

I'm pretty sure they're accurate

I'm pretty sure they're not ;-) (Just teasing..)

[SenSx]

If only PNSO could release that rumored Acrocanthosaurus before the Chinese new year...
It will take time before they announce anything else after that.

[Antey]

Thanks for that. Since you seem to have more knowledge on how PNSO operates than the most of us, do you if PNSO is planning on releasing more figures before the Chinese New Year, which is the 1st of February this year if I'm not mistaken? Or are they on a break again just like around this time last year?

Hmm I'm not sure tbh, atm there's new year sale till 15th so chance they'd surprise us on the last day of sale; most postal services in China either pause or charge 200% about 7-10 days before new year eve (sometimes earlier in remote areas), so if they wanna release more they'll have to do it before 20th.

First new figure after Chinese New Year should come out around 10-16th Feb when people get back to work

That is, if I understand correctly this modest sale is the last before the Chinese New Year? Can you expect big discounts?

[SRF]

There is actually a global big sale going on at AliExpress right now which will also end tomorrow. PNSO's store participates in that sale as well.

[Faras]

That is, if I understand correctly this modest sale is the last before the Chinese New Year? Can you expect big discounts?

Yep it's the last one. Discounts are decent, not as good as 6.18, 11.11 or 12.12 but bigger than regular monthly sales. Next sale will be launched around start of March.

There is actually a global big sale going on at AliExpress right now which will also end tomorrow. PNSO's store participates in that sale as well.

Nice, so seems AliExpress has the same sales calendar as Taobao. 

[Antey]

That is, if I understand correctly this modest sale is the last before the Chinese New Year? Can you expect big discounts?

Yep it's the last one. Discounts are decent, not as good as 6.18, 11.11 or 12.12 but bigger than regular monthly sales. Next sale will be launched around start of March.

There is actually a global big sale going on at AliExpress right now which will also end tomorrow. PNSO's store participates in that sale as well.

Nice, so seems AliExpress has the same sales calendar as Taobao. 

Thanks a lot! It's nice that there are collectors from China in the community. Unfortunately, the language barrier does not allow receiving operational information from China. Google translator does not work well with Chinese.

[Faras]

Thanks a lot! It's nice that there are collectors from China in the community. Unfortunately, the language barrier does not allow receiving operational information from China. Google translator does not work well with Chinese.

It has been a pleasure hmm using multiple translator and comparing the results tend to make things more understandable, sometimes Chinese translators offer better Chinese -> English translation:

https://fanyi.baidu.com/
https://fanyi.youdao.com/
https://fanyi.qq.com/
https://fanyi.sogou.com/

But yeah in general it's awful indeed.

[Sim]

If only PNSO could release that rumored Acrocanthosaurus before the Chinese new year...
It will take time before they announce anything else after that.

I agree!  I'm really hoping PNSO will release one of the three rumoured species that interest me, before the Chinese new year, either Acrocanthosaurus, Sinraptor or Styracosaurus.  Either that or Safari revealing their 2022 figures would be something to look forward to.

[SidB]

If only PNSO could release that rumored Acrocanthosaurus before the Chinese new year...
It will take time before they announce anything else after that.

I agree!  I'm really hoping PNSO will release one of the three rumoured species that interest me, before the Chinese new year, either Acrocanthosaurus, Sinraptor or Styracosaurus.  Either that or Safari revealing their 2022 figures would be something to look forward to.

Yes, the gap that will be left in PNSO's release schedule by Chinese New Year would be filled up in a most wonderful way if Safari could/would do their 2022 reveals at that time.

[Halichoeres]

Given how prolific PNSO has been over the last year and a half, the lunar new year is almost the only chance other companies have to get a word in edgewise!   

[Toasaurus]

I'm hoping pnso makes more sauropods this year beside the amarga reprimand the mamenchisaurus remake we've had none we need more sauropod figures

[KrazyKaprosuchus]

I'm hoping pnso makes more sauropods this year beside the amarga reprimand the mamenchisaurus remake we've had none we need more sauropod figures

On that topic, I'd really like for them to do some prosauropods.

[Bread]

I'm hoping pnso makes more sauropods this year beside the amarga reprimand the mamenchisaurus remake we've had none we need more sauropod figures

I was hoping for a Bajadasaurus as I think their Amargasaurus is pretty good, in terms of sculpt and coloration. Plus, CollectA's is the only one on the market and it is a little bland.

Speaking of sauropods, my only issue with these would be the cost of $60+.

[Renecito]

Anthony the Styracosaurus

[suspsy]

It looks nice.

[SRF]

So 2022 really is going to be the year of the ceratopsians for PNSO it seems. This time it does have an articulated jaw. I think that's a choice so can up the price a bit even though it's still in their Prehistoric Animal Models line. It will probably cost as much as some of their theropods I guess. Smart move, since I like this one much better than their Centrosaurus to be honest. Will definitely get this one sooner or later.

EDIT: now I see it doesn't have an articulated jaw. It is in fact just a poster on which the animal has its mouth open.

[Flaffy]

Gosh darnit! PNSO had to reveal this when had already placed my order for the Battat version just days before.

Very beautiful sculpt though. Interested to see PNSO's explanation for the non-traditional ornamentation on the lower frill.