CollectA: New for 2023

[Bread]

If it is that big that would be a bummer for me. Guess there's still the smaller Dinozoo one if still being produced.

Same. I don't want a Stegouros towering over my collection, as funny as that would be.

Another thing, I feel as though the Stegouros and Koolasuchus (although we don't know the scale yet) seems like not enough for this year's lineup?

[ceratopsian]

But won't two more make eleven models? That seems a good number under current conditions.

[JimoAi]

But won't two more make eleven models? That seems a good number under current conditions.

It's 10...

[Faelrin]

A little bit more then last year's lineup of 8 (if counting the Australian exclusive Triceratops repaint). Honestly just feels a little incomplete if we don't get the yearly Cenozoic (and maybe pterosaur) figure(s), but otherwise it's been a pretty good roster so far.

[Flaffy]

If it is that big that would be a bummer for me. Guess there's still the smaller Dinozoo one if still being produced.

Same. I don't want a Stegouros towering over my collection, as funny as that would be.

Paleokhris, the guy who sculpted the Dinozoo one, has also released an updated version of his Stegouros in both 1/20 and 1/35 scale (bottom pic). He's currently selling it in a 1/35th scale, 5-piece set with the following species:
- Stegouros 7cm.
- Jakapil 7cm.
- Silesaurid 7cm.
- Chilesaurus 10cm. x 2




I'm still on the fence on such a big Stegouros from CollectA, but we'll see how nice the sculpt is before making any final decisions.

[Dusty Wren]

@Kayakasaurus also just released a very nice Stegouros in his Etsy shop, at 1:40, 1:20, and 1:12 scale. Much as I'd like a CollectA Stegouros, 1:6 is going to be way too big for me.

[Duna]

Why the only figure I'm interested in from Collecta is going to be SO LARGE!!    I didn't get the Protoceratops because of this, either ...

Let's cross my fingers for Koolasuchus ...

[Flaffy]

@Kayakasaurus also just released a very nice Stegouros in his Etsy shop, at 1:40, 1:20, and 1:12 scale. Much as I'd like a CollectA Stegouros, 1:6 is going to be way too big for me.

Oooh! Thanks for sharing. I wonder how Kayakasaurus's one compares to Paleokhris's. One thing I notice that's missing on Kayakasaurus's version is the lack of limb osteoderms, but that could also be the pictures not picking up on this detail.

It's really cool how far 3D scanning and printing technology has come. Really opens the door for smaller artists to produce and sell their sculpts in small batches without the high start-up costs and risks of traditional PVC moulding. And improves upon silicone resin moulding by not having to worry about the fragile silicone dissintegrating over time, affecting the quality and clarity of the final product.

[Concavenator]

Some insights on to what species the CollectA figure represents... Based on what CollectA said:

A model of a primitive, Triassic ichthyosaur, potentially the largest marine reptile known from the fossil record.

It's clear they went for the largest species: Shonisaurus sikkaniensis. No, I didn't mistake the genus name.  I've done some research and that species has experienced a history of being grouped in and out of the Shastasaurus and Shonisaurus genera, with the latest phylogenetic analysis classifying it as a species (the largest one) of Shonisaurus. So if any of you were looking for a Shonisaurus figure, this is your chance. I wish CollectA had done this research before naming the figure, but it's not a big deal I would say.

When it comes to the Stegouros, I too think I will be passing on it if it's going to be that big. I'd prefer to get the one by Kayakasaurus or Paleokhris, even if those 2 would end up being more expensive. Or wait for a smaller version by Safari or anyone else.

[Flaffy]

Some insights on to what species the CollectA figure represents... Based on what CollectA said:

A model of a primitive, Triassic ichthyosaur, potentially the largest marine reptile known from the fossil record.

It's clear they went for the largest species: Shonisaurus sikkaniensis. No, I didn't mistake the genus name.  I've done some research and that species has experienced a history of being grouped in and out of the Shastasaurus and Shonisaurus genera, with the latest phylogenetic analysis classifying it as a species (the largest one) of Shonisaurus. So if any of you were looking for a Shonisaurus figure, this is your chance. I wish CollectA had done this research before naming the figure, but it's not a big deal I would say.

The issue is Shastasaurus and Shonisaurus had markedly different proportions and anatomy. The former being a much more lithe creature, and the latter having it's infamous beer-gut. They are not interchangeable.

[Halichoeres]

This is a great lineup. The Mosasaurus is big improvement on the 2014 model, which I thought was good but imperfect. The soft tissue looks much better, and so do the proportions. As much as I would have liked one of the less frequently made mosasaurs (Prognathodon, Kaikaifilu), this is probably the best exemplar of Mosasaurus in particular. The Shastasaurus will be a welcome replacement for Sonokong's suspiciously mosasaur-esque version. (And despite CollectA's "lore," I think it's clearly a better match for Shastasaurus than Shonisaurus)

[PrimevalRaptor]

The old Deluxe Mosasaurus was really good already but man is this an improvement, nice and bulky. Shastasaurus is also very welcome, more ichthyosaurs and especially Triassic ones are always great to see (still waiting for a Cymbospondylus or an updated Shonisaurus)

[Loon]

These two are very exciting, I have to admit. I don't know what it is, but next year's releases have reminded me a lot of CollectA stuff from the mid-2010s. There's something about the roundness of the details on the Mosasaurus and the more sensible color schemes things like the Hadrosaurus that really bring those figures to mind.

I missed the news about the next two releases. If we're really getting a Koolasuchus, I'm stoked.

[Stuckasaurus (Dino Dad Reviews)]

If it is that big that would be a bummer for me. Guess there's still the smaller Dinozoo one if still being produced.

Same. I don't want a Stegouros towering over my collection, as funny as that would be.

Paleokhris, the guy who sculpted the Dinozoo one, has also released an updated version of his Stegouros in both 1/20 and 1/35 scale (bottom pic). He's currently selling it in a 1/35th scale, 5-piece set with the following species:
- Stegouros 7cm.
- Jakapil 7cm.
- Silesaurid 7cm.
- Chilesaurus 10cm. x 2

Whoa, where can I find these?

[Flaffy]

Paleokhris, the guy who sculpted the Dinozoo one, has also released an updated version of his Stegouros in both 1/20 and 1/35 scale (bottom pic). He's currently selling it in a 1/35th scale, 5-piece set with the following species:
- Stegouros 7cm.
- Jakapil 7cm.
- Silesaurid 7cm.
- Chilesaurus 10cm. x 2

Whoa, where can I find these?

Here's Paleokhris's instagram: https://instagram.com/paleokhris?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

The set only costs $35. So you're getting a pretty good deal for some nice figures.

[SidB]

I'm going to check these out. 1/35 ... perfect.

[suspsy]

Given how tiny Stegouros was in life, I prefer a Deluxe-sized one that can do proper justice to its unusual appearance. Scale has never been much of an issue for me.

[Bread]

@Flaffy thank you!

I knew about those but I was waiting on CollectA's reveal to really decide. Personally, I just want the Stegouros, not the entire lot of figures.

[Flaffy]

I'm going to check these out. 1/35 ... perfect.

Beats Papo's Chilesaurus too IMO. Poses can make or break a figure; and in the Papo Chilesaurus's case, the awkward pose definitely ruins it for me.

@Flaffy thank you!

I knew about those but I was waiting on CollectA's reveal to really decide. Personally, I just want the Stegouros, not the entire lot of figures.

I'm sure Paleokhris can work something out. Just message him to double check if you're interested.
FYI he also sells the Stegouros in a two-pack with the Jakapi for like $40 or something, at 1:20 scale.

[Bread]

@Flaffy thank you!

I knew about those but I was waiting on CollectA's reveal to really decide. Personally, I just want the Stegouros, not the entire lot of figures.

I'm sure Paleokhris can work something out. Just message him to double check if you're interested.
FYI he also sells the Stegouros in a two-pack with the Jakapi for like $40 or something, at 1:20 scale.

Oh yeah I am sure! Again, I am just waiting on CollectA's reveal until I fully decide what to do.

Plus, Paleokhris knows I am waiting for him to finalize a few of his unreleased models.

Also, thank you to those who provided info regarding CollectA's reveals. To me, it has felt CollectA has pumped out a few that are just forgotten, like the Triceratops and the other hadrosaur that had a similar color scheme to the Fuikisaurus. I forgot the name, my apologies.

Anyways, I am just waiting on the Koolasuchus. Probably my most anticipated model release of the year.