David Silvas New Kickstarter: Articulated Dinosaur TOYS

[stargatedalek]

I quite like the 1:18 Psittacosaurus and haven't had any issues with it falling apart. Is it more stable than the others or could this be a QC issue?

[Flaffy]

I quite like the 1:18 Psittacosaurus and haven't had any issues with it falling apart. Is it more stable than the others or could this be a QC issue?

My first P. hellenikorhinus copy had an incredibly loose knee joint, to the point where it was rattling inside the blister packaging. Thankfully EverythingDinosaur offered a replacement and my second specimen is better. Still I would've preferred less articulation for a more sturdily built figure. I would've happily sacrificed the limb joints and mid-torso articulation for a smoother, less "cut up" presentation. The secondary limb joints in particular seem incredibly fragile.

Another review of the BotM Dilophosaurus. This copy doesn't seem to suffer from the cartoonish crest paint. So I'm now wondering if it's a QC issue between batches?

[Noideaforaname]

The only issue I've had with the mini-1/18 dinos is the Psittaco's mouth being unable to move and its one foot pegged into the base warping over the course of a year. Both were easily fixed with hot water.

[Flaffy]

Beasts of the Cenozoic Andrewsarchus colour scheme (top), Cyberzoic Andrewsarchus (bottom).

[BlueKrono]

Wait, there's gonna be two??

[Flaffy]

Wait, there's gonna be two??

Yup! Brown Hyena for the BotC version, and Striped Hyena for the Cyberzoic one.

Painted up BotC Andrewsarchus. Looks absolutely stunning. Can't wait to see the Cyberzoic one painted too. Will be difficult chooseing between the two.

[Pliosaurking]

As someone who loves Andrewsarchus, I can't wait for this figure! Not sure on which one I'd prefer, both colours look really nice. Definitely will be a hard decision.

[Halichoeres]

I think I narrowly prefer the brown hyena coloration.

[spinynettle]

This may be the wrong thread for it, but my Dilophosaurus arrived and I am very pleased with it. I am not expert on the anatomy, but in hand this looks much better to me than the photos, which were a little more "dino-monster." The highlight for me is the neck articulation and the set of the closed jaw--the possible poses make it look so much more like a real animal to me, although i still wish the neck could bend even lower. It is amazing to me to see how far these figures have come in the last decade. I was really happy with the original raptors at first, too--they got me into collecting in the first place--but the newer figures have really raised the standard.

[Noideaforaname]

Got my Deinonychus. Took a bit to get him to stand up since the tail fan is so massive. The fact that he doesn't even need to lean on his wings is pretty impressive.

[Halichoeres]

Cool to be able to see the range of dromaeosaur sizes. Now they just need to make a tiny 1:18 Microraptor.

[Concavenator]

Dromaeosaurids in 1:18 scale.

Screen cap from this video:

And another pic of the Austroraptor:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCUIz7sOVT-/?igsh=MWdkMHNqY2RuNjMyMQ==

Now they just need to make a tiny 1:18 Microraptor.

Definitely!! Since that would be quite tiny, perhaps what they could do is include it in a pack of two along with a 1:18 Dilong. Which would both make the Microraptor in scale with those dromaeosaurids and the Dilong in scale with the other tyrannosaurs (save for the 1:35 Tyrannosaurus, of course).

@Noideaforaname Congrats! The Deinonychus is so pretty... Well, just like the others. Seeing those dromaeosaurids in scale with each other is a pleasure indeed, you just made me jealous! 

[Dilopho]

I got my T. rex in 2022 and 3 years later it can barely stand on its own, does anybody else have that issue?
I know I don't make figures, but I see no reason why the pelvis piece has to weight the same as an actual ROCK the same size and shape. It's made the hips super super weak.

The articulated legs crumple instantly like they're 3D printed. The so called standing legs aren't strong enough now to support the pelvis.

It's a work of art, but man, I expected it to hold up better due to the price. I look at my Hammond Collection Giganotosaurus which is the same size but light as a feather, and that stands perfectly fine, so I don't understand the weight.

[dinofelid]

I got my T. rex in 2022 and 3 years later it can barely stand on its own, does anybody else have that issue?
I know I don't make figures, but I see no reason why the pelvis piece has to weight the same as an actual ROCK the same size and shape. It's made the hips super super weak.

The articulated legs crumple instantly like they're 3D printed. The so called standing legs aren't strong enough now to support the pelvis.

It's a work of art, but man, I expected it to hold up better due to the price. I look at my Hammond Collection Giganotosaurus which is the same size but light as a feather, and that stands perfectly fine, so I don't understand the weight.

Yes, mine only stands if I attach the feet to the base and then put it in a fairly reared up position rather than the horizontal position a T. rex normally would have stood.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Preaching to the choir bud.  I have no idea why these have to weigh so much. My Rex is in the same pose Dinofelid's as well. It's only way he's stable..and the bases for all the tyrannosaurs were pretty much worthless.

David should take a hint from Mattel in this case. Lighter weight, greater range of motion would be fantastic. As nice as they are, and I do buy them/own them, BotM are more semi poseable statues than highly articulated figures.

[Faelrin]

I only ever got the smaller 1/35 T. rex. I wonder if the new display stands would help alleviate and provide much needed support for the big T. rex, and other large tyrannosaurs. I'm planning to get the Gorgosaurus at some point (maybe post birthday?). Perhaps another few months of saving. That said, if/when I can get to it, I'm going to make sure I pick up one of the appropriate stands to help support it long term (not that I can display it atm, but still).

I kind of agree on going the lighter/hollow material route like Mattel does. Should help cut some of the costs down for folks as well (like the boat I'm in). Ultimately would help much better with stability for the biggest figures (with or without stand support).

That said I did appreciate the static legs on the Yutyrannus. Used those long term and it helped without any stands. Can't display it now unfortunately, no space to do so. Poor dude just sits in a box wrapped up, along with a bunch of my Mattel figures on hand now. A shame since it is one of my absolute favorites from David and co so far.

[BlueKrono]

Think about it... Is it easier to cast something solid or with a consistent hollow space inside? Mattel has access to near unlimited resources and plastic casting machinery. David's production level, often numbering in the mere hundreds, is worlds smaller. It's unrealistic to expect the same things from them.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Think about it... Is it easier to cast something solid or with a consistent hollow space inside? Mattel has access to near unlimited resources and plastic casting machinery. David's production level, often numbering in the mere hundreds, is worlds smaller. It's unrealistic to expect the same things from them.

I'm not sure your giving him enough credit. It's certainly higher than the hundreds for production now. Not Mattel levels to be sure though. David also has a lot of experience in the figure industry.  It should actually cost more to produce the pieces as David does, as it takes a lot more material to make something solid. He also cuts costs by reusing a lot of parts.  It's possible Mattel has copyrighted their exact system, but still going lighter, roto casting, anything to make the bodies weigh less would be helpful. The legs could remain solid and help them stand.  I sort of feel like it's a case of finding something that sort of works and just sticking with it?

I haven't seen anyone post about using the new stands with the tyrannosaurs yet. I have them on my Allosaurs and have worked so far for keeping them upright.  They are large and a little distracting, that said you could use just about anything to prop them up. A rock, bit of wood, ect.. and do the same thing these do.

[Dilopho]

Think about it... Is it easier to cast something solid or with a consistent hollow space inside? Mattel has access to near unlimited resources and plastic casting machinery. David's production level, often numbering in the mere hundreds, is worlds smaller. It's unrealistic to expect the same things from them.

When you hold the t rex you understand, it's specifically the pelvis piece which weighs SO much. It really does feel like I described, like it's made of STONE

[Faelrin]

I interrupt this discussion with the exciting reveal of the Woolly Rhino and friends. I remember first hearing about this one at Legion Con in 2023.

Time to prep for @toylanta ! Prototypes, paint samples and product samples are about to be wrapped and packed. Heading out early tomorrow and the show starts on Friday!