HAOLONGGOOD - 2025 Hopes and Dreams

[Sim]

Maybe we'll get more color variants for Huayangosaurus instead of new small dinosaur.

I hope not, there's been enough of the Huayangosaurus.  I think it's time for something new.

[Gwangi]

I fear that the Einiosaurus will end up being a "gift dinosaur".

I would doubt that, if they managed to have the, say, Diabloceratops, as an individual release, then I don't see why would it be any different for Einiosaurus.

I agree, but the fact that it was teased in the 2024 poster but still hasn't been released is concerning. The Huayangosaurus was teased on that poster too.

[thomasw100]

I fear that the Einiosaurus will end up being a "gift dinosaur".

I would doubt that, if they managed to have the, say, Diabloceratops, as an individual release, then I don't see why would it be any different for Einiosaurus.

I agree, but the fact that it was teased in the 2024 poster but still hasn't been released is concerning. The Huayangosaurus was teased on that poster too.

Honestly I would not worry too much about the fact that Einiosaurus has not been released as of yet. I think they just did not manage to finish it because they changed their priorities and release schedule at some point last year. I believe that the trigger was possibly the release of Camarasaurus by PNSO which to some extent must have spoiled their sales figures for their Camarasaurus. I believe that they released Argentinosaurus earlier than initially planned in order to counter the PNSO Camarasaurus with something bigger. They wanted to secure a substantial fraction of the end of the year sales not least because PNSO typically releases a big thing at the end of the year. Then they advanced their small theropods taking advantage of the pause in PNSO releases in order to get a foot into that door again after one year break. And finally Brachiosaurus was released just before the Chinese New Year. Einiosaurus was then pushed to a later time.

[Gwangi]

I fear that the Einiosaurus will end up being a "gift dinosaur".

I would doubt that, if they managed to have the, say, Diabloceratops, as an individual release, then I don't see why would it be any different for Einiosaurus.

I agree, but the fact that it was teased in the 2024 poster but still hasn't been released is concerning. The Huayangosaurus was teased on that poster too.

Honestly I would not worry too much about the fact that Einiosaurus has not been released as of yet. I think they just did not manage to finish it because they changed their priorities and release schedule at some point last year. I believe that the trigger was possibly the release of Camarasaurus by PNSO which to some extent must have spoiled their sales figures for their Camarasaurus. I believe that they released Argentinosaurus earlier than initially planned in order to counter the PNSO Camarasaurus with something bigger. They wanted to secure a substantial fraction of the end of the year sales not least because PNSO typically releases a big thing at the end of the year. Then they advanced their small theropods taking advantage of the pause in PNSO releases in order to get a foot into that door again after one year break. And finally Brachiosaurus was released just before the Chinese New Year. Einiosaurus was then pushed to a later time.

I'm not that worried, really. It was just a thought. I probably wouldn't get it anyway since I have Safari's and the PNSO mini.

[Sim]

I probably wouldn't get it anyway since I have Safari's and the PNSO mini.

You say that now, but once you see the final figure(s)...

[Gwangi]

I probably wouldn't get it anyway since I have Safari's and the PNSO mini.

You say that now, but once you see the final figure(s)...

Yeah, I know. 

[suspsy]

I have the CollectA and Safari Einiosaurus toys. That's enough for me.

[Turkeysaurus]

I'd buy it.

[thomasw100]

I'd buy it.

What is this? Paleophantasy?

[Turkeysaurus]

I'd buy it.

What is this? Paleophantasy?

No it's the real spino.



He was even in the movie!!

[Sim]

It's just a stupid meme.

[Protopatch]

I'd buy it.

What is this? Paleophantasy?

No it's the real spino.



He was even in the movie!!

These are quite uncanny pictures, but interesting.
May I ask you what are the sources of the first two pics (the reconstruction and the fossil) ?
Actually, the third one makes me think about a huge Manatee rather than a Spinosaurus.

[Sim]

@CharlieNovember, the skulls are of Machaeroprosopus, a genus of phytosaur, they can be seen here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machaeroprosopus

[Turkeysaurus]

First Pic Legendary Spinofaaurus : https://www.deviantart.com/yoult/art/Spinofaarus-vegatiacus-363958667

[Eatmycar]

Would unironically buy this thing in a heartbeat.

[Nehalennia]

Would love a Dimetrodon or any other prehistoric synapsid from them.

[Turkeysaurus]

Are satisfied with Haolonggood Spinosaurus or do you think they should try again soon?

[KrazyKaprosuchus]

Now that someone put up a picture of a skull of a Phytosaur, a figure of a phytosaur or some other strange archosauromorph would be superb.

I certainly wouldn't like another spinosaurus from anybody, I've already got some great figures of it.

[Concavenator]

I hope HLG's theropods start including acrylic rods like PNSO's:



Meanwhile, with HLG's current theropods:




Yes, they do stand (for the moment), but wouldn't be surprised if my copies started experiencing stability issues sooner or later. In that case, I'd have to resort to the coin solution, trying the blow dryer/cold water method, etc. Which I wouldn't have to if an acrylic rod like PNSO's was provided to begin with.

No joke, as of right now, that's a selling point towards PNSO's bipeds, as far as I'm concerned. Having owned several PNSO bipeds by now, I know very well how useful these rods are. Certainly better than not including anything at all. And better than Eofauna's removable base idea too if you ask me (because leaning over the base can be a thing, not to mention that bases are more obstrusive and expensive to produce).

I can't imagine acrylic rods like these being expensive to produce, and they're a great solution when it comes to solving stability issues the figure that's being sold might experience, so... that's definitely something relevant.

V @vampiredesign @HaoLongGood_Elsa Hope you'll consider this suggestion. Also, congrats for all your great work! 

[thebermuda303]

I hope HLG's theropods start including acrylic rods like PNSO's:



Meanwhile, with HLG's current theropods:




Yes, they do stand (for the moment), but wouldn't be surprised if my copies started experiencing stability issues sooner or later. In that case, I'd have to resort to the coin solution, trying the blow dryer/cold water method, etc. Which I wouldn't have to if an acrylic rod like PNSO's was provided to begin with.

No joke, as of right now, that's a selling point towards PNSO's bipeds, as far as I'm concerned. Having owned several PNSO bipeds by now, I know very well how useful these rods are. Certainly better than not including anything at all. And better than Eofauna's removable base idea too if you ask me (because leaning over the base can be a thing, not to mention that bases are more obstrusive and expensive to produce).

I can't imagine acrylic rods like these being expensive to produce, and they're a great solution when it comes to solving stability issues the figure that's being sold might experience, so... that's definitely something relevant.

V @vampiredesign @HaoLongGood_Elsa Hope you'll consider this suggestion. Also, congrats for all your great work! 

Haolonggood use more rigid material for their theropod legs. I've had my daspletosaurus standing without issues for a year