Safari Ltd: New for 2023

[bmathison1972]

Not gonna lie, unless spacing out the reveals over the entire year is necessary because the toys are still in the process of being created, I don't like that decision one bit. But it is what it is.

I agree. If a company knows what their line-up will be for the year, it's best to announce it as soon as possible so collectors can plan their year.

For example, say Safari plans on announcing a Hadrosaurus later this year as CollectA already did. If Safari would do that, I would favor theirs. However, CollectA's has been released already and it's a taxon I want so I bought it already. If Safari was to announce one next week, I wouldn't get it. They would have lost at least one sale because they were late to the game on announcing it. However, if Safari had announced it in late 2022 like they historically would have, I would have waited for it, even if the actual release date was after CollectA's.

Other collectors might prioritize purchases for other reasons (cost, space, etc.). If you know what you're going to release, best to let your audience know as soon as possible to increase your likelihood of purchases!

[Shane]

--unless spacing out the reveals over the entire year is necessary because the toys are still in the process of being created--

Yes this is why.

[suspsy]

--unless spacing out the reveals over the entire year is necessary because the toys are still in the process of being created--

Yes this is why.

Alright, that is a good reason. Thank you for that clarification, I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say it is appreciated, S @Shane.

[Shane]

Alright, that is a good reason. Thank you for that clarification, I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say it is appreciated, S @Shane.

Trust me, Safari would not be sitting on figures it could sell just to draw out anticipation.

As soon as figures hit our warehouse and pass QC, they are made available to buy.

Without getting too into it, there are things like factory delays and shutdowns, needing to keep our inventory of existing items robust, and other things that necessitate us spreading out our new item production over a longer period of time.

[bmathison1972]

--unless spacing out the reveals over the entire year is necessary because the toys are still in the process of being created--

Yes this is why.

Alright, that is a good reason. Thank you for that clarification, I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say it is appreciated, S @Shane.

I agree, thank you!

[Halichoeres]

I was kidding, with a dash of wishful thinking, when I said weekly, but yeah, probably good to clarify on the chance someone took it literally.

[GojiraGuy1954]

Not gonna lie, unless spacing out the reveals over the entire year is necessary because the toys are still in the process of being created, I don't like that decision one bit. But it is what it is.

He think he PNSO

[Renecito]

Majungasaurus

[Shane]

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https://www.safariltd.com/collections/new-releases/products/majungasaurus-toy-figure

[Pliosaurking]

I quite like this figure, and I'm glad the paint scheme is something new! I also quite like the pose.

[Flaffy]

[EmperorDinobot]

Well, this is a must-have.

[bmathison1972]

An instant acquisition! Thank you, Safari!

[Flaffy]

Shouldn't Majungasaurus lack developed claws on it's digits? I don't recall claws being recovered for the genus. I think Safari could've gotten away with not painting the claws black, something seen on their previous abelisaur release. Maybe this can be fixed like they did with their Iguanodon? Where an extra digit was given claw paint erroneously.


That said, glad to see Majungasaurus getting some well deserved attention. Been waiting forever for a better version of the genus since CollectA's attempt from their Procon days. Really like the colour scheme too. Seems like Safari is moving on from their beige/brown paint bucket.

[CityRaptor]

Look at those proportions. I knew Majaungasaurus had some stretchy proportions, but I never realized just how stretched it was. This figure is also only eye and claw colors away from the old Demon Carnotaurus.

I want one!

[Gwangi]

If anyone cares about what I think of it, here's the review on our own DTB! Big thanks to Safari for the review sample and letting the DTB in on the big announcement.

https://dinotoyblog.com/majungasaurus-wild-safari-by-safari-ltd/

[Shane]

This figure is also only eye and claw colors away from the old Demon Carnotaurus.

I want one!

This is something I noticed early on in the development of the figure; according to the sculptor (who I will allow to decide if they wish to remain anon or not) this was a coincidence. I do feel it is a nice, if unintentional, callback though.

[SpartanSquat]

I think Doug Watson did it, looks similar to Dougs Carnotaurus

[Thialfi]

This is pretty fantastic, I love it.

[GojiraGuy1954]

It's good, but I personally don't see the need to get it when the Wild Past one is coming out