The best figure of every species, according to Halichoeres

[Halichoeres]

Any day I see some lobopods is a good day. Can I join you for the Hurdia roast?

Absolutely. I think they might be best poached?

Scale: 1:1

It's always interesting seeing life-sized figures of prehistoric animals.

And as per usual, you've introduced me to some new taxa!

Another demonstration that 1:35 just doesn't work for everything!

Could I use your images for the Yowies figures on the DTC? And can I link them in my prehistoric mammal thread (from the DTC)?

Absolutely, feel free. Sorry for the delayed response.

[Concavenator]

Another demonstration that 1:35 just doesn't work for everything!

Sure thing!

BTW, are you planning on getting the HLG Brachiosaurus? I'm asking because I remembered you said you went for HLG's Alamosaurus instead of PNSO's because the latter has exposed teeth.

I strongly suspect Eofauna will be releasing a Brachiosaurus soon, and I don't think it'll have exposed teeth because none of their sauropods do (though I guess you could say the same with HLG, seeing as, oddly, their Brachiosaurus is the only sauropod they've made with exposed teeth).

In addition, it will surely be noticeably cheaper and if their Atlasaurus and Diplodocus are anything to go by, it'll surely be a stunner too. Only "downside" I can see is it'll probably be made in 1:40 scale (but could still be considered 1:35 for a smaller individual).

And if they make a Brachiosaurus as I expect they will, and considering they made Diplodocus too, then it's probably safe to expect that Apatosaurus will be their next sauropod after the Brachio.

[Halichoeres]

Ceratopsids of the Upper Cretaceous!


PNSO Lokiceratops
Scale: 1:25 - 1:30
Sculptor: Zhao Chuang or someone in his workshop
Released: 2024
Campanian of North America
Etymology: After the Norse god, plus Gr. "horned face"
The figure that kicked off the little PNSO ceratopsian streak that Guizhouichthyosaurus just ended. Two of the other three are on their way to me. I'm pretty happy with this version of Lokiceratops, although I'll certainly take a look at Showanna's if it ever materializes.


CollectA Furcatoceratops
Scale: Scale: 1:30 -1:35
Sculptor: Probably Matthias Geiger
Released: 2024
Campanian of North America
Etymology: L./Gr. "forked horned face"
The 2023 paper that named this genus regards Avaceratops as a nomen dubium, although the paper that named Lokiceratops regarded them both as distinct. I don't have a dog in the fight, but for now I'm keeping both this and my BotM Avaceratops. It's nice to see a CollectA ceratopsid without a little sacral mane.


Haolonggood Utahceratops
Scale: 1:30
Released: 2024
Campanian of North America
Etymology: Utah, USA, plus Gr. "horned face"
With coloration like a melting fudge sundae, and an alert posture, this is a nice one from Haolonggood. It's a better match for my collection stylistically and scale-wise than the BotM version, so will replace it.


Haolonggood Xenoceratops
Scale: 1:30 - 1:35
Released: 2024
Campanian of North America
Etymology: Gr. "alien horned face"
Another nice little ceratopsian from Haolonggood. I actually really like the color scheme on the CollectA version, which reminds me a little of a blackbuck, but this one wins by not having the butt fuzz.


All together now. We're not hurting for ceratopsians these days!

BTW, are you planning on getting the HLG Brachiosaurus? I'm asking because I remembered you said you went for HLG's Alamosaurus instead of PNSO's because the latter has exposed teeth.

I strongly suspect Eofauna will be releasing a Brachiosaurus soon, and I don't think it'll have exposed teeth because none of their sauropods do (though I guess you could say the same with HLG, seeing as, oddly, their Brachiosaurus is the only sauropod they've made with exposed teeth).

In addition, it will surely be noticeably cheaper and if their Atlasaurus and Diplodocus are anything to go by, it'll surely be a stunner too. Only "downside" I can see is it'll probably be made in 1:40 scale (but could still be considered 1:35 for a smaller individual).

And if they make a Brachiosaurus as I expect they will, and considering they made Diplodocus too, then it's probably safe to expect that Apatosaurus will be their next sauropod after the Brachio.

I have the HLG Brachiosaurus, in fact! I've been so busy with work and other things that I haven't even unpacked it. If EoFauna eventually makes one, I'll compare them at that time. I'd probably prefer EoFauna's, but who knows when or if they'll make one.

[Primeval12]

HE'S BACK!!!

[Concavenator]

Glad to see you back!

All together now. We're not hurting for ceratopsians these days!

We definitely aren't! Interesting how, a few years ago, Safari and CollectA used to release at least 1 new ceratopsid every year. Then mostly stopped releasing them. And then HLG and PNSO started paying a fair amount of attention to the group.

The notion that every ceratopsid known from good remains will have a good figure doesn't seem too far-fetched at this point.

If EoFauna eventually makes one, I'll compare them at that time. I'd probably prefer EoFauna's, but who knows when or if they'll make one.

Considering they haven't released a sauropod since 2022 (Diplodocus), I'd say it's likely their next dinosaur will be one, and in that case, Brachiosaurus strikes me as the most likely choice. We'll have to wait and see.

EDIT:

We're not hurting for ceratopsians these days!

Funny how, after writing this post, another ceratopsid figure has been announced. 

[crazy8wizard]

I really hope eofauna does make a brachiosaurus, and a proper B. altithorax at that. HLG did recently but the price and gargantuan size has made me hesitate on it. The weird beak and teeth aren't too big a deal IMO.

[Halichoeres]

Thanks, everyone! Feels good to be back. Page 1 updated.

EDIT:

We're not hurting for ceratopsians these days!

Funny how, after writing this post, another ceratopsid figure has been announced. 

At least PNSO broke the streak with an ichthyosaur!

[Concavenator]

At least PNSO broke the streak with an ichthyosaur!

One which I think your Shastasaurus and Himalayasaurus will be pleased to meet. 

[Zhuchengotyrant]

Hey! I had a random question after looking through some of the earlier entries. I know you posted these a while ago, but, in your opinion, would the Vivid Parksosaurus work well as Thescelosaurus?

[Halichoeres]

Hey! I had a random question after looking through some of the earlier entries. I know you posted these a while ago, but, in your opinion, would the Vivid Parksosaurus work well as Thescelosaurus?

The head is shaped wrong, but at that size, if you can ignore that, then sure!

[SBell]

Hey! I had a random question after looking through some of the earlier entries. I know you posted these a while ago, but, in your opinion, would the Vivid Parksosaurus work well as Thescelosaurus?

The head is shaped wrong, but at that size, if you can ignore that, then sure!

Not a lot of thescelosaur options. Geoworld and a big weird dollarsaur are the only ones I'm aware of

[Primeval12]

I just got the painted Invicta Liopleurodon (actually, three(!) of them, one for @crazy8wizard and one for my friend Alice). I like it better than Safari's personally (though both are amazing). The color scheme deviates from the black and white which I love, and it's just so gracile. I was wondering why you picked the latter over the former.

[Halichoeres]

Hey! I had a random question after looking through some of the earlier entries. I know you posted these a while ago, but, in your opinion, would the Vivid Parksosaurus work well as Thescelosaurus?

The head is shaped wrong, but at that size, if you can ignore that, then sure!

Not a lot of thescelosaur options. Geoworld and a big weird dollarsaur are the only ones I'm aware of

Yep, considering that for many people, Hell Creek is the only formation they know by name, it seems like an obvious choice for someone to do some day, but so far it's pretty much crap.

I just got the painted Invicta Liopleurodon (actually, three(!) of them, one for @crazy8wizard and one for my friend Alice). I like it better than Safari's personally (though both are amazing). The color scheme deviates from the black and white which I love, and it's just so gracile. I was wondering why you picked the latter over the former.

It definitely is a beautiful figure. And I prefer its smooth texture to the exaggerated relief on the Safari version. I'm not sure about this, but I definitely had the impression that the Safari is smaller, which makes it a better scale match for my collection. And obviously Safari's is a lot easier to get, although I haven't let that stop me in other cases. I dunno, now I'm curious and want to compare things like tooth count.

[Primeval12]

I can provide pictures if you wish

[triceratops83]

Hey! I had a random question after looking through some of the earlier entries. I know you posted these a while ago, but, in your opinion, would the Vivid Parksosaurus work well as Thescelosaurus?

The head is shaped wrong, but at that size, if you can ignore that, then sure!

Not a lot of thescelosaur options. Geoworld and a big weird dollarsaur are the only ones I'm aware of

Yep, considering that for many people, Hell Creek is the only formation they know by name, it seems like an obvious choice for someone to do some day, but so far it's pretty much crap.

I can't imagine why CollectA hasn't done one, on a base like their Pachycephalosaurus and Struthiomimus.

[The Templar of the Past]

Anyway, due to the identification suggested by @Libraraptor I suspect you may add Aetosaurus to your list, since the two reptiles I posted in the identification thread seem to belong to that genus.

[Primeval12]

It's not definitive enough. But Aetosaurus were discovered down the road from me so I may need to snag one of those.

[SBell]

It's not definitive enough. But Aetosaurus were discovered down the road from me so I may need to snag one of those.

I have several aetosaur figures, and the imaginext figures don't really look very aetosaur. Biggest reason, no heavy scutes across the back (unless it does, it's been years since I looked at it closely).
Probably a diapsid of some kind though...

[Primeval12]

It's not definitive enough. But Aetosaurus were discovered down the road from me so I may need to snag one of those.

I have several aetosaur figures, and the imaginext figures don't really look very aetosaur. Biggest reason, no heavy scutes across the back (unless it does, it's been years since I looked at it closely).
Probably a diapsid of some kind though...

Which ones???

[SBell]

It's not definitive enough. But Aetosaurus were discovered down the road from me so I may need to snag one of those.

I have several aetosaur figures, and the imaginext figures don't really look very aetosaur. Biggest reason, no heavy scutes across the back (unless it does, it's been years since I looked at it closely).
Probably a diapsid of some kind though...

Which ones???

It's pretty generic. I don't think it's really identifiable. Could likely slot it in as a lot of small reptiles