PNSO - New for 2024

[Halichoeres]

To me, the term is what one is using it for. If it's sitting on a shelf, it's a figure/figurine/model. If a kid has it in his or her toy bin, play room, or sand box, it's a toy 

I agree with this view, though it can't be taken quite literally. Like, if a kid has something like a Sideshow model in their toy bin, etc, would that make it a toy? I would be VERY hard-pressed to call it like that. 

Well, if I want to make clear that I don't collect toys for children, I just say I collect "adult toys." I don't know why that gets me so many weird looks, it seems like the most correct term for toys collected by an adult.

[Elengassen]

To me, the term is what one is using it for. If it's sitting on a shelf, it's a figure/figurine/model. If a kid has it in his or her toy bin, play room, or sand box, it's a toy 

I agree with this view, though it can't be taken quite literally. Like, if a kid has something like a Sideshow model in their toy bin, etc, would that make it a toy? I would be VERY hard-pressed to call it like that. 

Well, if I want to make clear that I don't collect toys for children, I just say I collect "adult toys." I don't know why that gets me so many weird looks, it seems like the most correct term for toys collected by an adult.

I think some people might take this to mean something different though 

[TlatolophusJuanorum]

I have recently purchased Xilin through an AE Early bird promo plus 15% coins, which ended in roughly 24USD, so I just couldn't resist I think they still have the promo now, If anyone is interested.
The stegoherd is growing (with too many Wuerhosaurus). 

[Carnoking]

I have recently purchased Xilin through an AE Early bird promo plus 15% coins, which ended in roughly 24USD, so I just couldn't resist I think they still have the promo now, If anyone is interested.
The stegoherd is growing (with too many Wuerhosaurus). 

Thanks for the heads up, got the last one on that early bird special. Not sure how the whole "coins" thing works so mine was a bit more but still worth it!

[TlatolophusJuanorum]

I have recently purchased Xilin through an AE Early bird promo plus 15% coins, which ended in roughly 24USD, so I just couldn't resist I think they still have the promo now, If anyone is interested.
The stegoherd is growing (with too many Wuerhosaurus). 

Thanks for the heads up, got the last one on that early bird special. Not sure how the whole "coins" thing works so mine was a bit more but still worth it!

Glad you could! Next time, for anyone interested, through the coins section on the app you can find discounts ranging from 10-18% on some figures (all PNSOs and some HLGs included) so you can add an extra discount for any purchase. (It also helps during sales using coupons as a 3rd extra discount hehe) 

[Carnoking]

Ah, so it's an app thing? I guess that would explain it, I only ever shop Aliexpress from my computer

[TlatolophusJuanorum]

Ah, so it's an app thing? I guess that would explain it, I only ever shop Aliexpress from my computer

Good question, I could mainly say yes to it but I found that it is also possible from the website (eventhough their discount is reduced to a 10% margin, it is an extra saving nevertheless) Coin link

[dragon53]

[thomasw100]

Official PNSO video about the creation of the Wuerhosaurus model. I am always amazed how much research and thought goes into these models. And each and every of their models is just beautiful.

[thomasw100]

Lana Time Shop has the Wuerhosaurus in stock now. And they published some very interesting in hand pictures. I have no idea how they have adjusted their illumination when making these photos, but it looks as if the plates of the Wuerhosaurus would show bioluminescence. Which is an interesting thought by the way. Can we rule out that the plates of stegosaurs would indeed show bioluminescene as a means of communication between individuals?

[Flaffy]

Probably from tweaking with exposure or contrast values post-production.

[Torvosaurus]

Lana Time Shop has the Wuerhosaurus in stock now. And they published some very interesting in hand pictures. I have no idea how they have adjusted their illumination when making these photos, but it looks as if the plates of the Wuerhosaurus would show bioluminescence. Which is an interesting thought by the way. Can we rule out that the plates of stegosaurs would indeed show bioluminescene as a means of communication between individuals?

Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction between an enzyme and a chemical, and therefore is not usually seen in fossils. AFAIK, these reactions happened primarily in soft tissues. It can be "detected" in creatures that have a specific organ that produces light, such as a firefly's light organ in flies covered in amber.

So we can't say definitely that a prehistoric vertebrate animal was bioluminescent based on fossils, though technically it isn't out of the question. I'd base any kind of inference on bioluminescence on animals living today that have a similar biology.

Torvo

[Concavenator]

T @Torvosaurus you reminded me of when I studied the Vibrio fischeri/Euprymna scolopes symbiosis in microbiology! I've done a quick search and apparently the only examples of bioluminescence among vertebrates are seen in fish. So I don't think a bioluminiscent stegosaur is very plausible.  I wouldn't be surprised if the plates were colorful though, so they could have a role in sexual display or intraspecific recognition.

[BlueKrono]

It's an intriguing idea. Perhaps bioluminescence algae? I'm picturing a symbiotic relationship similar to the way sloths provide a home for algae that camouflages them. This would be the opposite reason of course: looking showy for potential mates.

[Wally-217]

Lana Time Shop has the Wuerhosaurus in stock now. And they published some very interesting in hand pictures. I have no idea how they have adjusted their illumination when making these photos, but it looks as if the plates of the Wuerhosaurus would show bioluminescence. Which is an interesting thought by the way. Can we rule out that the plates of stegosaurs would indeed show bioluminescene as a means of communication between individuals?

There's a few different reasons why bioluminescence Is only really seen in aquatic environments. So it's unlikely to the point of "basically, no". But fluorescence and biofluorescence both accomplish the same goal. When you consider that dinosaurs would have been tetrachromats like modern birds, fluerence becomes reasonably probably for such large display features. I think Stegosaurus itself is known to have channels for blood vessels along the plates if I remember correctly. I'm not sure if that would more strongly support the kind of "flushing blood red" colouration typically depicted.

[Halichoeres]

Iridescence should be possible in principle, but yeah, bioluminescence is very unlikely. Fireflies have a little organ in their abdomen for it the luciferin reaction, and I just don't see that happening on what is essentially an enlarged osteoderm.

[thomasw100]

My Wuerhosaurus just arrived and I cannot see even the slightest indication of paint bleeding on my copy.

[Halichoeres]

My Wuerhosaurus just arrived and I cannot see even the slightest indication of paint bleeding on my copy.

Good news!

[thomasw100]

Lufengosaurus was revealed on 25 March, Wuerhosaurus on 26 April. Will we see the next release today?

[SidB]

Lufengosaurus was revealed on 25 March, Wuerhosaurus on 26 April. Will we see the next release today?

I'd like to see that happen!