PNSO New for 2025

[oscars_dinos]

Any updates on the hongkongosaurus? I wanna know if I should save my money for that or the HLG bronto

I'm curious too. I've been searching but have yet to find any clues as to the success or otherwise of the crowdfunding enterprise in China.

The crowdfunder was a success at 240% above their initial target. So it's not a matter of if, but when, I suppose.

I don't know if I'm making this up but I swore I remember something saying it was coming out this month

It was Paleofiguras who said August, he's very reliable!

I guess we could see it any day now then, exciting

[oscars_dinos]

Lana Time Shop wrote me that they expect the Hongkongsaurus to become available at some point in August.

digging back and here's where I saw it lol

[SidB]

Any updates on the hongkongosaurus? I wanna know if I should save my money for that or the HLG bronto

I'm curious too. I've been searching but have yet to find any clues as to the success or otherwise of the crowdfunding enterprise in China.

The crowdfunder was a success at 240% above their initial target. So it's not a matter of if, but when, I suppose.

Thanks, @Flaffy, for this news. Appreciated.

[Atokensis]

I recently started collecting PNSO figures and am focusing on their older dinosaur releases since recent marine ones don't really interest me. I keep running into problems with figures standing properly, warped feet, paint jobs looking worse probably due to later batches, and paint slops/wears - which is quite unfortunate. Has anyone else experienced this?

[GnastyGnorc]

I recently started collecting PNSO figures and am focusing on their older dinosaur releases since recent marine ones don't really interest me. I keep running into problems with figures standing properly, warped feet, paint jobs looking worse probably due to later batches, and paint slops/wears - which is quite unfortunate. Has anyone else experienced this?

how old are you buying? And are you buying second hand or new? Pnso does have problems with warping. It is recommended that any figure that comes with a stand should be displayed with the stand. Which is pretty much every theropod. Which figures are you having issues with?

[Carnoking]

Depending on how old you're buying, it may behoove you to check eBay for second hand figures, as PNSO is somewhat infamous for downgrading their paint jobs on later production runs. It's pretty easy to find a lot of their older figures and even newer release for sale used, some at dirt cheap prices too from what I've seen, plus you can see photos of exactly what you're getting vs only going off stock images. Come to think of it, this is actually how I got my copy of Cameron a couple years back!
The one drawback to buying used is you would obviously have to pay extra attention to make sure there aren't any paint scuffs or other blemishes but since these are more collector focused pieces, the ones I see are generally in pretty good shape.

[Atokensis]

I recently started collecting PNSO figures and am focusing on their older dinosaur releases since recent marine ones don't really interest me. I keep running into problems with figures standing properly, warped feet, paint jobs looking worse probably due to later batches, and paint slops/wears - which is quite unfortunate. Has anyone else experienced this?

how old are you buying? And are you buying second hand or new? Pnso does have problems with warping. It is recommended that any figure that comes with a stand should be displayed with the stand. Which is pretty much every theropod. Which figures are you having issues with?

Well I've came across the following issues..

• Baryonyx, Saurophaganax and Mapusaurus with major standing issues
• My Tyrannotitan was perfectly fine until got knocked off the shelf by the same Mapusaurus and broke 3 of its teeth (R.I.P.)
• Albertosaurus with stripping that is prominent on one side and faded on the other & has one sloppily painted eye
• Styracosaurus with very dull colors and faded stripping (might be due to later production batches)
• Giganotosaurus v2 with warped feet and some standing issues, which sucks - especially considering how expensive museum line figures are.
• Lufengosaurus with noticeable paint rubs on both sides of its tail

I usually buy my figures new (box with shrink wrapping) from Amazon since it's easy to return or replace items.

[Monkeysaurus]

Quote from: GnastyGnorc on 8/22/2025, 10:56:30 PMQuote from: Atokensis on 8/22/2025, 10:50:46 PMI recently started collecting PNSO figures and am focusing on their older dinosaur releases since recent marine ones don't really interest me. I keep running into problems with figures standing properly, warped feet, paint jobs looking worse probably due to later batches, and paint slops/wears - which is quite unfortunate. Has anyone else experienced this?how old are you buying? And are you buying second hand or new? Pnso does have problems with warping. It is recommended that any figure that comes with a stand should be displayed with the stand. Which is pretty much every theropod. Which figures are you having issues with?Well I've came across the following issues..
• • Baryonyx, Saurophaganax and Mapusaurus with major standing issues
  • My Tyrannotitan was perfectly fine until got knocked off the shelf by the same Mapusaurus and broke 3 of its teeth (R.I.P.)
  • Albertosaurus with stripping that is prominent on one side and faded on the other & has one sloppily painted eye
  • Styracosaurus with very dull colors and faded stripping (might be due to later production batches)
  • Giganotosaurus v2 with warped feet and some standing issues, which sucks - especially considering how expensive museum line figures are.
  • Lufengosaurus with noticeable paint rubs on both sides of its tail
I usually buy my figures new (box with shrink wrapping) from Amazon since it's easy to return or replace items.

Oh damn, I didn't know this was inherent to the models and not just mine. This is my giganotasaur and relatives shelf My mapusaurus is scuffed from falling so much. That shelf gives me quite a lot of grief. I'm always having to try new methods to get them to stand together. Tyrannotitan is probably my worst offender here. Meraxes is the most well behaved I'd say.

[Dinoguy2]

Depending on how old you're buying, it may behoove you to check eBay for second hand figures, as PNSO is somewhat infamous for downgrading their paint jobs on later production runs. It's pretty easy to find a lot of their older figures and even newer release for sale used, some at dirt cheap prices too from what I've seen, plus you can see photos of exactly what you're getting vs only going off stock images. Come to think of it, this is actually how I got my copy of Cameron a couple years back!
The one drawback to buying used is you would obviously have to pay extra attention to make sure there aren't any paint scuffs or other blemishes but since these are more collector focused pieces, the ones I see are generally in pretty good shape.

The key is to make sure you can see pics of the actual figure, not stock photos. Unless I am buying a brand-new release, I would not purchase a figure based on a stock photo, which are usually taken of paint masters and are therefore better looking than production figures on a good day, let alone after multiple production runs have implemented cost cutting measures. A new release (past few months) should be about as good as you're going to get. An older release needs to be judged on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately, for recent figures, many secondhand sellers don't bother taking photos and only list stock photos.

[Eatmycar]

I'd say with PNSO, always assume older theropods will struggle to stand or just simply not stand if they weren't well cared for and on their stands often.

Heck, I'd just say their bipeds in general to be honest.

Caroline, the Corythosaurus is also notorious for falling at the slightest moment's notice.

As said above, I'd really make sure you see in-person photos of the figure before buying. The original run of Ankylosaurus and Spinops for instance looked really good, but the later runs look muddy and just downright messy. This is part of the reason I straight up got out of collecting PNSO figures to be quite frank. How imposing is the Giganotosaurus if it falls off the shelf every now and then? Or my ceratopsians if they just look like mixed splotches?

Then again you take similar risks with Mattel. While the last T. rex out of the factory won't have as much of a difference as the first, one might have an eye printed on its face. But at least I can generally see those in person.

[Joel1905]

I'd say with PNSO, always assume older theropods will struggle to stand or just simply not stand if they weren't well cared for and on their stands often.

Heck, I'd just say their bipeds in general to be honest.

Caroline, the Corythosaurus is also notorious for falling at the slightest moment's notice.

As said above, I'd really make sure you see in-person photos of the figure before buying. The original run of Ankylosaurus and Spinops for instance looked really good, but the later runs look muddy and just downright messy. This is part of the reason I straight up got out of collecting PNSO figures to be quite frank. How imposing is the Giganotosaurus if it falls off the shelf every now and then? Or my ceratopsians if they just look like mixed splotches?

Then again you take similar risks with Mattel. While the last T. rex out of the factory won't have as much of a difference as the first, one might have an eye printed on its face. But at least I can generally see those in person.

If PNSO ever redo a selection of their old figures, Caroline would be one that would be most welcome. Make her actually 1:35, make her beefier and more anatomically up to date, and make her steady on her feet!

Tyrannosaurus (lips)
Giganotosaurus (lips)
Carnotaurus (lips, anatomy, integument & texture)
Megalosaurus (lips)
Corythosaurus (size, anatomy, balance)
Parasaurolophus (size, muscular anatomy)

They'd be my top picks, but quite frankly, all of PNSO's non-Spinosaurid theropods need updates, mainly lips.

[Sim]

They'd be my top picks, but quite frankly, all of PNSO's non-Spinosaurid theropods need updates, mainly lips.

I don't think the Deinocheirus and Therizinosaurus need updates.  Same with the Yangchuanosaurus pair and the Allosaurus anax.  Aside from that, I don't believe PNSO will remake Megalosaurus in the foreseeable future.  And I wouldn't expect a new PNSO Parasaurolophus or Corythosaurus before PNSO's awful Carnotaurus gets replaced by a much more accurate figure from PNSO.  Also, if PNSO remakes Parasaurolophus I would hope they'd omit the back injury.

[ceratopsian]

No amount of updating their theropods - especially by adding lips - would have any impact on the fundamental problem of bipedal stability, both straight out of the box and deterioration over time. Though I'm sure it would be possible to produce a stable Corythosaurus. I want to see them tackle new taxa rather than produce endless retreads that I for one would not purchase.

[Joel1905]

They'd be my top picks, but quite frankly, all of PNSO's non-Spinosaurid theropods need updates, mainly lips.

I don't think the Deinocheirus and Therizinosaurus need updates.  Same with the Yangchuanosaurus pair and the Allosaurus anax.  Aside from that, I don't believe PNSO will remake Megalosaurus in the foreseeable future.  And I wouldn't expect a new PNSO Parasaurolophus or Corythosaurus before PNSO's awful Carnotaurus gets replaced by a much more accurate figure from PNSO.  Also, if PNSO remakes Parasaurolophus I would hope they'd omit the back injury.

Sorry, I mis-typed. The Deinocherius, Therizinosaurus, Yangchuanosaurus pair & Allosaurus anax are just fine and don't need updates. What I meant was, the non-Spinosaurod theropods that don't have lips all need updates.

PNSO are becoming increasingly hard to predict, other companies in the past have done 'regular' updates of flagship species. PNSO have only done this with their museum line figures (Tyrannosaurus, Spinosaurus, Giganotosaurus, Triceratops & Mamenchisaurus all received updated figures within a roughly 4-5 year period).

However, I do think it would be a smart business decisions to bring us updated versions of big hitters as they guarantee sales.

[Joel1905]

No amount of updating their theropods - especially by adding lips - would have any impact on the fundamental problem of bipedal stability, both straight out of the box and deterioration over time. Though I'm sure it would be possible to produce a stable Corythosaurus. I want to see them tackle new taxa rather than produce endless retreads that I for one would not purchase.

I think local climates play a part in this. My Theropods and their stands are just fine.

To be honest, certain big hitters NEED updates for the sake of our collections. I don't understand how people can be happy sticking with figures that have glaring problems. If PNSO suddenly dropped lipped versions of Tyrannosaurus & Giganotosaurus, I'd drop that money on them right now.

[Sim]

I don't understand how people can be happy sticking with figures that have glaring problems.

What is a problem for some isn't necessarily for others.  I have no problem with lipless theropods.  Of the ones you listed, the only ones I think have problems that would be good to fix are the Corythosaurus, Carnotaurus and to a lesser extent Parasaurolophus.

[SidB]

I don't understand how people can be happy sticking with figures that have glaring problems.

What is a problem for some isn't necessarily for others.  I have no problem with lipless theropods.  Of the ones you listed, the only ones I think have problems that would be good to fix are the Corythosaurus, Carnotaurus and to a lesser extent Parasaurolophus.

What is glaring for one is not so for others. First of all, certain issues are not yet fully resolved, one way or another, so there is a grey area that leaves room for interpretation. however small. Secondly, many people have learned to live with imperfections, flaws and disfunctions of one sort or another, subjective and objective, so have relatively higher degrees of tolerance for them.

[Joel1905]

I don't understand how people can be happy sticking with figures that have glaring problems.

What is a problem for some isn't necessarily for others.  I have no problem with lipless theropods.  Of the ones you listed, the only ones I think have problems that would be good to fix are the Corythosaurus, Carnotaurus and to a lesser extent Parasaurolophus.

What is glaring for one is not so for others. First of all, certain issues are not yet fully resolved, one way or another, so there is a grey area that leaves room for interpretation. however small. Secondly, many people have learned to live with imperfections, flaws and disfunctions of one sort or another, subjective and objective, so have relatively higher degrees of tolerance for them.

I can live with small flaws and imperfections, but liplessness is truly glaring. We know almost for sure that non-Spinosaurid theropods definitely had lips.

[Joel1905]

I don't understand how people can be happy sticking with figures that have glaring problems.

What is a problem for some isn't necessarily for others.  I have no problem with lipless theropods.  Of the ones you listed, the only ones I think have problems that would be good to fix are the Corythosaurus, Carnotaurus and to a lesser extent Parasaurolophus.

May I ask why you have no problem with lipless theropods despite it being such a visible and blatant inaccuracy?

[Sim]

May I ask why you have no problem with lipless theropods despite it being such a visible and blatant inaccuracy?

I do think all non-toothless and non-spinosaurid theropods had lips.  But firstly when the mouth is open, one can imagine the lips are retracted or that the figure has lips because the difference when the mouth is open can be almost non-existent.  Secondly, I don't dislike how theropods look without lips.  And thirdly, while I think the evidence strongly supports lipped theropods, there is the possibility these animals lacked lips still.
So I don't really notice or think about whether a figure has lips or not when I'm enjoying them.