PNSO : New for 2023

[Halichoeres]

I know, I know, kids today don't know how good they have it, etc., etc.

Tristan is easily superior to the Papo Gorgosaurus, but I'm going to keep holding out for one from CollectA or PNSO. It'll be cheaper, it'll have lips, and it'll have more attractive colours.

I dunno, I feel like it's kind of a mixed bag. Obviously this pose is miles better than the hemorrhoidal one by Papo, but I think Papo has a nicer head sculpt.

[SidB]

Ah yes, the Papo's pose. I like the long-legged gracile pose on this PNSO, reminds me of the one at the ROM in Toronto and the subadult rex 'Jane'at the Carnegie, as I think that I recollect them (it's been a long time). This is my favorite of the four tyrannosaurid releases.

[Stegotyranno420]

The way i see it, Papo wins where PNSO's fails, vice versa.

[Bread]

Tristan is easily superior to the Papo Gorgosaurus, but I'm going to keep holding out for one from CollectA or PNSO. It'll be cheaper, it'll have lips, and it'll have more attractive colours.

I dunno, I feel like it's kind of a mixed bag. Obviously this pose is miles better than the hemorrhoidal one by Papo, but I think Papo has a nicer head sculpt.

Once DinoDragons post a review, I think will determine the consensus on the skull. DinoDragons tends to use a specimen comparison.

But then again, at least PNSO's has an originality on the headsculpt.

[spinosaurus1]

the papo gorgosaurus head has more of a resemblance with subadult specimens. the head sculpt on the pnso figure is much more consistent with that of adult specimens.

[Faelrin]

I think the Papo head sculpt was also based on the design of the one in the WWD movie (except the coloration)?

Also saw some mention in the instagram comments that the head here looks based on ROM 1247. Looking at the chart shared above by @spinosaurus1 that specimen appears to be a young adult.

Honestly we are really lucky that Gorgosaurus has remains from all points of its life, that we can get this good a picture of their development over time. Not a lot of dinosaurs get that "luck".

[thomasw100]

I know, I know, kids today don't know how good they have it, etc., etc.

Tristan is easily superior to the Papo Gorgosaurus, but I'm going to keep holding out for one from CollectA or PNSO. It'll be cheaper, it'll have lips, and it'll have more attractive colours.

I dunno, I feel like it's kind of a mixed bag. Obviously this pose is miles better than the hemorrhoidal one by Papo, but I think Papo has a nicer head sculpt.

What I do not get is why PNSO does not at least offer more diversity in terms of the theropod groups they select for the model of this year. For example, they could release a Baryonix, Irritator, or even another Therizinosaur or a Gigantoraptor. All of this would be very much welcomed.

[Sim]

I think the Papo Gorgosaurus is based on a juvenile specimen, specifically on one of Scott Hartman's skeletals.  The short tail of the Papo figure is a juvenile trait as can be seen here: https://www.skeletaldrawing.com/theropods/gorgosaurus

[Medzo]

Boring, overused paint scheme. I have spoken.

[SRF]

Ironically, it's the headsculpt on this Gorgosaurus that gives it a juvenile vibe to me. It reminds me a bit of PNSO's "Nanotyrannus" in that regard.

Also I find it funny that PNSO launched this figure as "a Tyrannosaur with speed as its lethal weapon" while giving it this pose compared to the Albertosaurus.

I do like the color scheme on Tristan though, but I'm still a bit disappointed it didn't get the color scheme from the artwork. That would have been a lot more interesting. So I'm still not sure if I'll get this one. That being said, Tristan is already available at PNSO's store on AliExpress for those who do want to purchase him.

[Faelrin]

S @SRF Thanks for the heads up. Glad it is cheaper then the Albertosaurus too. No idea why that figure even costs the same as the Mapusaurus, for example. Rest of the recent batch of tyrannosaurs all go for $38.99.

That said I want to wait for reviews before jumping on this one (well that and I'm still saving up funds for other things at the moment, so I likely won't pick this up until next year anyways).

Edit: I had the wrong guy at first, lol. Total brain fart on my part. Fixed.

[Bread]

What I do not get is why PNSO does not at least offer more diversity in terms of the theropod groups they select for the model of this year. For example, they could release a Baryonix, Irritator, or even another Therizinosaur or a Gigantoraptor. All of this would be very much welcomed.

I could have sworn there was a rumored Irritator before the release of Tyrannosaurs. If I recall correctly Happy Hen Toys had mentioned it. But I could be absolutely wrong.

I am surprised no one has mentioned that this is quite possibly their last Tyrannosaur for a while. I'd be curious to see if they'll update their Carnotaurus and pump out a few Abelisaurids.

[spinosaurus1]

Ironically, it's the headsculpt on this Gorgosaurus that gives it a juvenile vibe to me. It reminds me a bit of PNSO's "Nanotyrannus" in that regard.

Also I find it funny that PNSO launched this figure as "a Tyrannosaur with speed as its lethal weapon" while giving it this pose compared to the Albertosaurus.

I do like the color scheme on Tristan though, but I'm still a bit disappointed it didn't get the color scheme from the artwork. That would have been a lot more interesting. So I'm still not sure if I'll get this one. That being said, Tristan is already available at PNSO's store on AliExpress for those who do want to purchase him.

i would have to disagree. the head sculpt on the pnso gorgosaurus bears far more of a resemblance with that of TMCI 2001.89.1 with how significantly taller and more robust the posterior portion of the skull is. also with how significantly less exaggerated the jugal projections and lacrimal horns are compared to subadult individuals. the only thing that is throwing off the look of the head is with how deceptively gracile the lower jaw is depicted. but I believe that is more of a result of how PNSO consistently over-clenching the jaws in closed posture.
you can even see the outline of the surangular in the lower jaw sculpt and it looks appropriately robust. this is at least from what I can see the best depiction of an adult gorgosaurus head sculpt yet IMO, as for the longest time ( and has often been a decent pet peeve for me as well), is how prevalent many depictions of gorgo were made that were just subadult proportions that are scaled up to adult sizes.

as for my current opinions of the gorgo,  this is probably my second most favorite tyrannosaur figure they made so far. i really like the patterning and it's just nice to have an adult gorgosaurus that has the proportions of an adult gorgosaurus. over clenching bite and lack of lips aside. I really look forward to getting this figure over the albertosaurus.

[Faelrin]

@spinosaurus1 What of the upcoming BotM Gorgosaurus?

[spinosaurus1]

@spinosaurus1 What of the upcoming BotM Gorgosaurus?

tbh, I have forgotten about the upcoming botm gorgo, lol. it looks like it's largely based on the holotype specimen going of the skull shape, which is an adult.

[Stegotyranno420]

I recently have been liking PNSO. But after further thought, I think Papo's my favorite. But maybe that's just the tactile texture effect. The BoTM Gorgosaurus is cool too, but not in my range or interests. The Gorgosaurus sculpt just seems more exciting and characteristic, especially the skull
PNSO obviously wins in colour (Papo wins in the actual execution though) and pose.
I feel like the neck seems off in this new guy.
Of course, I don't have either yet so this is based on visuals. But if I had to chose one, I'd pick Papo any day.

[Pachyventer]

The PNSO store on Amazon is ON. Works for me at least.

[SRF]

The first in hand photos of the Gorgosaurus showed up on Paleofiguras Facebook page. It looks a lot better in hand than on the promotional images. Especially the eyes.

[Faelrin]

The blue on the face that was there in the promo pics seems to be missing on the final figure? Kind of a shame cause I liked it more with that.

[Bread]

The blue on the face that was there in the promo pics seems to be missing on the final figure? Kind of a shame cause I liked it more with that.

First thing I noticed too.

Regardless, I think this is one of their Tyrannosaurs that stand out amongst the group so far along with their Lythronax.

Easily both this and Albertosaurus will be on my pickup list.

Now, hopefully this is time for them to move onto other genera.