Which T.Rex statue would you prefer?

[bone crusher]

So recently I've came across these two extremely beautiful looking T.Rex resin statues in the 1/18-1/20 scale and both are going for the scientifically accurate design. I am so torn between them, both are priced very similarly, so in terms of sculpt, paint app, design and accuracy, which one would you say is better or prefer?
The 1/18 scale Tyrannosaurus. Rex "Scotty" model of SHOWANNA STUDIO



Mr.Fossil studio Emperor's plunder" (Tyrannosaurus rex 1:20 scale)

[ITdactyl]

I'm drawn to the first one, just because the pose is more organic: "roaring" with the head thrown forward, eyes in a semi squint, arms flared to the side.

[Lanthanotus]

I'll probably never buy statues in such price ranges, but if I would, it would also be No 1. Aside from the pose it is absolutely the paint scheme for me. It looks more natural and authentic for a big predator imo and it transports some "menace" fitting for such an animal.
Happy decision

[bone crusher]

I'm drawn to the first one, just because the pose is more organic: "roaring" with the head thrown forward, eyes in a semi squint, arms flared to the side.

It's definitely a cool pose, tho I do like them both .

I'll probably never buy statues in such price ranges, but if I would, it would also be No 1. Aside from the pose it is absolutely the paint scheme for me. It looks more natural and authentic for a big predator imo and it transports some "menace" fitting for such an animal.
Happy decision

Also need to add, the first one is 56.5cm in straight length while the blue one is 66cm, yet the first one is 1/18 scale compared to the 1/20 for the blue one. Very strange choice of scale I say. Scotty Rex should be more than 12m right, so the 56.5cm length only mounts to 10m which is far smaller.

[Bread]

In my opinion, I do prefer the 1/18th scale Scotty statue. It reminds me of David Krentz Regina, which in my opinion is the best scientifically accurate Tyrannosaurus statue to hit the market. Although I will say both statues are beautiful, so I understand the hard decision.

[bone crusher]

There's just something about the new design of the T.Rex that appeals to me so much that makes me want to own them all, maybe it's the extra chub, more animal looking and less movie monster like.

[SRF]

The first one appeals to me the most as well.

[Fenestra]

If someone would ask me to pick between these two, I would say:

Biggest turn off first T-Rex: it doesn't have the colors of the second. 
Biggest turn off second T-Rex: that toe on the right foot is super weird. That would freak me out every time I would look at it.
And it would be the first thing I would look at. And again. And again.

So first for me.

[bone crusher]

Thanks for everyone's input! Seems like everyone's preferring the first one and I can't blame ya, it does look more natural indeed. I was leaning towards it in the first place too, well, preordered it and paid in full . Although I'll be looking into the blue one in due time as well, since it is based on Sue instead of Scotty, variety in specimens can't hurt can it?

[Bread]

Congratulations and I can't wait to see your in hand photos of Scotty!

[bone crusher]

Congratulations and I can't wait to see your in hand photos of Scotty!

Thanks, hope the paint app would come close!