Safari Ltd - New for 2022

[CarnotaurusKing]

Now that's more like it! No complains about this one, and it might be Safari's best painted model since their Sauropelta. Paintjobs never make or break a figure for me, but this is gorgeous. Can't wait for this one! This also looks like Mr Watson's work, but after the Nanotyrannus, I'm not so sure that it is. @Doug Watson care to weigh in?

[ceratopsian]

Definitely one for my purchase list.  I've been hoping for a model of Zuul from one of the model companies.  Perhaps a bit strong on the green was my first impression but already after only a few minutes I'm getting used to its colour choice.  Very pleasing release.

[Flaffy]

To be honest, with the continuous expansion of the Dino-Dana line... It brings up the question on whether the Dino-Dana line is meant to represent characters in cartoon show, or scientifically accurate reconstructions Safari is best known for. If it's the former, then I'll have to adjust my expectations for this line accordingly; but if it's the latter, then I do wonder if the potential compromises to scientific accuracy are worth it.

[GojiraGuy1954]

I'm gonna sift through all of the dino dana creatures to see what ones would make good figures

Spoiler

Archelon ischyros


Deinosuchus hatcheri


Futalognkosaurus dukei


Gigantoraptor erlianensis


Kentrosaurus aethiopicus


Psittacosaurus sibricus


Pterodactylus antiquus


Pterodaustro guinazui


Therizinosaurus cheloniformis


Titanis walleri

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[GojiraGuy1954]

Bruh I forgot that Fandom images break when you post them here

EDIT: Ok i fixed it

[Concavenator]

I'm not one who usually likes green dinosaurs (this is kind of a meme at this point), but I admit the Zuul looks very nicely painted.

[Faelrin]

I absolutely flipped my lid (as I said yesterday) waking up to see a figure of Zuul! I watched @SpinoDude 's video on it and I'm very much impressed and love this figure already. Never mind wanting a Zuul figure since it was described in 2017. I love the sculpt detail. As far as the head and tail go (back when it was described I think most of the body was still under preparation. Has there been anything on that since? Although I did see @Flaffy 's post about the arms osteoderms, etc), it matches up with the holotype specimen, so like PNSO's Parasaurolophus, is directly based on this individual, and is not just a generic animal. I really like the green and cream it has. It is of course based on the Dino Dana one, but also reminds me of the wonderful paleoart released when it was described. It's also a good size (similar to the Sauropelta). I can't wait to add this one to my collection. Could be a while since I'll probably do another haul at the end of the year or in fall, but it is at the top of my wishlist from Safari Ltd now. Also the head from the front is super adorable! Who knew the "destroyer of shins" was so cute?

@Carnoking How things aligned perfectly to allow this to be made, lol.

@GojiraGuy1954 Those would all be nice to see.

[Renecito]

I'm gonna sift through all of the dino dana creatures to see what ones would make good figures

Spoiler

Archelon ischyros


Deinosuchus hatcheri


Futalognkosaurus dukei


Gigantoraptor erlianensis


Kentrosaurus aethiopicus


Psittacosaurus sibricus


Pterodactylus antiquus


Pterodaustro guinazui


Therizinosaurus cheloniformis


Titanis walleri

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That's why I am starting to really like these Dino Dana releases and congratulations to the sculptor behind these releases.

[Thialfi]

I'm gonna sift through all of the dino dana creatures to see what ones would make good figures

Spoiler

Archelon ischyros


Deinosuchus hatcheri


Futalognkosaurus dukei


Gigantoraptor erlianensis


Kentrosaurus aethiopicus


Psittacosaurus sibricus


Pterodactylus antiquus


Pterodaustro guinazui


Therizinosaurus cheloniformis


Titanis walleri

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Gotta say, these all look rather excellent and even have me excited for the Dino Dana show. A giganotoraptor or kentrosaurus.. one can dream, right?

[bmathison1972]

This is a must-have for me! Not crazy about the green color, but that is very very minor and wouldn't affect me getting it.

[Grimbeard]

I really like this one, pleasant color scheme and nice sculpt (especially like the properly long tail and well-integrated body armor). Also a big plus that is a fairly recent species that has not represented as figures yet, especially from a usually underrepresented family.

If i wouldnt already have PNSOs Ankylosaur, this one would be a sure purchase.

Looking at these Dino Dana design, there are several that would make great figures (Titanis ...... )

Looking forward for any further announcement this week  .

[Doug Watson]

This also looks like Mr Watson's work, but after the Nanotyrannus, I'm not so sure that it is. @Doug Watson care to weigh in?

Not mine

[Fembrogon]

Woo-hoo!! This is the most exciting release yet! I think the figure looks great, acknowledging certain discrepancies already mentioned; and I think the coloration looks very good (green Zuul is probably going to be a trope, honestly). I definitely hope this one sells well!

[GojiraGuy1954]

i wonder if anything by doug will come this year

[Shane]

i wonder if anything by doug will come this year

The Patagotitan.

And possibly others...

[Gothmog the Baryonyx]

That Zuul is stunning, even without the Ghostbusters jokes, I am impressed and very excited about this one. I am more excited by this than by the 2 new Eofauna figures I have just ordered a few minutes ago. This is spectacular, the best non Doug or Forest figure by Safari Limited yet imo.

[bmathison1972]

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[GojiraGuy1954]

i wonder if anything by doug will come this year

The Patagotitan.

And possibly others...

He did the Patagotitan? Huh, doesn't remind me of his usual style very much

[Shane]

He did the Patagotitan? Huh, doesn't remind me of his usual style very much

Yes, he's discussed it earlier in the thread.

[Flaffy]

@Faelrin from ankylosaur expert Victoria Arbour herself:

Any thoughts on the armour placement & shape for this figure? It seems to have some slight differences to the accompanying artwork of Zuul. Notably the ones highlighted in red and yellow.


"Unfortunately we don't have arms or in situ forelimb armour in the holotype, so these osteoderms in @MesozoicMuse's illustration are inferred based on other ankylosaur specimens."


Thank you for the clarification! Is the flank armour on the body preserved too? I notice different reconstructions have different sized & shaped flank osteoderms. e.g. Safari has a single row of small dots, while @MesozoicMuse reconstruction has multiple rows of large spikes.



"Zuul's body was still being prepared when we were working on the life illustration. Now that the body has been fully prepared, @DavidEvans_ROM and I are working away on a couple of papers describing Zuul's anatomy (including the osteoderm arrangement)!"

"(But I think the toy and the models/illustrations it's based off of look awesome! Any differences between this and the specimen are pretty minor overall.)"