POLL: What are your favorite toy companies?

[John]

Well My tastes had changed since this Poll was first made in 2012.

Back then, I never ever thought I would ever get my hands on a Battat Dinosaur, so I never even tried to collect them because they were rare and expensive.  Now that there back, and easily available at a store that I shop at, they are my favorite company

My next favorite is Geoworld (Yes really)

my third is CollectA

Now you can see what we mean when some of us call Battat's dinosaurs some of the best ever made by anyone.Now with the re-releases coming,you'll get to see the rest at a FAR BETTER price than what has been on eBay in recent years.

[Takama]

The reason I like CollectA and Geoworld is because of there abundance of species.

I hope that Battat could get to this abundance in time. Already there's 30 figures slated from them (That includes the Re issues).   I just hope that the line does good, so it gets many species, but I might be wishing for too much

[amargasaurus cazaui]

The reason I like CollectA and Geoworld is because of there abundance of species.

I hope that Battat could get to this abundance in time. Already there's 30 figures slated from them (That includes the Re issues).   I just hope that the line does good, so it gets many species, but I might be wishing for too much

Battat certainly has a solid sculpter and some backing to stay the course so the future seems bright for them. The only troublesome thing I see for their future is being limited at least for now to 1/40 which somewhat leaves them repeating the more common and already done species, rather than being able to bust lose and do some of the less common dinosaurs. There are so many less derived and less well known dinosaurs out there that could be offered....if the scale thing werent in the way.

[Takama]

The reason I like CollectA and Geoworld is because of there abundance of species.

I hope that Battat could get to this abundance in time. Already there's 30 figures slated from them (That includes the Re issues).   I just hope that the line does good, so it gets many species, but I might be wishing for too much

Battat certainly has a solid sculpter and some backing to stay the course so the future seems bright for them. The only troublesome thing I see for their future is being limited at least for now to 1/40 which somewhat leaves them repeating the more common and already done species, rather than being able to bust lose and do some of the less common dinosaurs. There are so many less derived and less well known dinosaurs out there that could be offered....if the scale thing werent in the way.

I think Dan(Lorusso) said he is waiting until we see how everything sells before he can see if they let him tackle Smaller species.    For now I can think of a lot of species for 1:40      Lurdosaurus is one I want to see made

[Arul]

Papoo hahaha

[Daspletodave]

Favorite is my #1, followed by Battat, then Carnegie/Safari.

[Arul]

Im sorry...what is the different between carnegie and wild safari, by safari ltd ?

[tyrantqueen]

Im sorry...what is the different between carnegie and wild safari, by safari ltd ?

Different sculptors and a different target audience. They're both owned by Safari Ltd. Carnegie's toys are produced in collaboration with the Pittsburgh museum and their stuff is usually aimed more at adult collectors (although all of their toys are still child friendly).

[stargatedalek]

ironically (lately) its been Wild Safari that puts out the more up to date figures

[Arul]

ohh thank you so thats why carnegie's figures have  a lot of fans, including me  they have to produce more and more active to communicate with their fans   

[laticauda]

Im sorry...what is the different between carnegie and wild safari, by safari ltd ?

Different sculptors and a different target audience. They're both owned by Safari Ltd. Carnegie's toys are produced in collaboration with the Pittsburgh museum and their stuff is usually aimed more at adult collectors (although all of their toys are still child friendly).

Right now, I would say there is no difference between Carnegie and Wild Safari, other than Carnegie's tails touch the ground and Wild Safaris do not.  I guess the paint job tends to be a little more cleaner and intense as well. They need to keep the accuracy of Carnegie, but add some Papo fine details, and Poof, they would be Amazing.

[tyrantqueen]

Im sorry...what is the different between carnegie and wild safari, by safari ltd ?

Different sculptors and a different target audience. They're both owned by Safari Ltd. Carnegie's toys are produced in collaboration with the Pittsburgh museum and their stuff is usually aimed more at adult collectors (although all of their toys are still child friendly).

Right now, I would say there is no difference between Carnegie and Wild Safari, other than Carnegie's tails touch the ground and Wild Safaris do not.  I guess the paint job tends to be a little more cleaner and intense as well. They need to keep the accuracy of Carnegie, but add some Papo fine details, and Poof, they would be Amazing.

Actually I think there are lots of differences. Mostly it's down to the individual style of the artist. Forest Roger's dinosaurs tend to be very slender in their construction. She does not sculpt individual scales but gives them wrinkles instead (which is more accurate given the size of the toy, you would not be able to see them). Conversely, all the WSes have individual scales sculpted onto them.

If you gave me a toy from each line, I bet I would be able to tell them apart by the style of sculpting alone.

[Gwangi]

Im sorry...what is the different between carnegie and wild safari, by safari ltd ?

Different sculptors and a different target audience. They're both owned by Safari Ltd. Carnegie's toys are produced in collaboration with the Pittsburgh museum and their stuff is usually aimed more at adult collectors (although all of their toys are still child friendly).

Right now, I would say there is no difference between Carnegie and Wild Safari, other than Carnegie's tails touch the ground and Wild Safaris do not.  I guess the paint job tends to be a little more cleaner and intense as well. They need to keep the accuracy of Carnegie, but add some Papo fine details, and Poof, they would be Amazing.

Actually I think there are lots of differences. Mostly it's down to the individual style of the artist. Forest Roger's dinosaurs tend to be very slender in their construction. She does not sculpt individual scales but gives them wrinkles instead (which is more accurate given the size of the toy, you would not be able to see them). Conversely, all the WSes have individual scales sculpted onto them.

If you gave me a toy from each line, I bet I would be able to tell them apart by the style of sculpting alone.

I think it depends in part on who the sculptor is or was. Forest and Doug have a very different style from each but for awhile there whoever was sculpting the WS models produced some that looked very much like the Carnegie models. The Nigersaurus and Postosuchus for example.

[Dinosaur_Ark]

My vote goes to PAPO, SAFARI and Bullyland

www.dinosaurark.org.uk

[suspsy]

CollectA is my favourite company, hands down. They have the biggest range of prehistoric animals, yes, but what really amazes me is just how much they've improved since their ignoble beginning. Their earliest dinosaur models are as awful as Schleich's, arguably more. But ever since then they've been earnestly doing paleontological research and keeping up to date with all the latest findings and theories. The last three years in particular have been fantastic. And the 2015 line looks to be the best yet. I am 36 years old and I am as excited and impatient about acquiring the Feathered Tyrannosaurus rex, the Pliosaurus, and the Temnodontosaurus(es) as I was about acquiring the Dino-Riders T. rex back in 1989.

This is not to say that CollectA is perfect. There are still improvements to be made, especially with regard to plastic quality. But overall, I consider them the best.

[triceratops83]

Safari is my favourite. Accurate, nice size, aesthetically pleasing and personally I think their level of detail is as nice as Papo's. Battat and Invicta tie for the best same scale series. I've really come to respect Collecta, though. I think one day they may rival Safari. When I first got into collecting I thought Collecta was very cheap looking but every year they've improved to the point of being among the best. The Alamosaurus was their first great figure. Carnegie's got some wonderful sculpts but somehow never managed the detail of regular Safaris. My mind might change when I get my hands on the re-released Battats, though - I only have one at the moment.

[ignite444]

1. Favorite
2. Papo
3. Carnegie
I like CollectA too, for their diversity and improving sculpt quality, but I hope they (and think they should) keep striving for improvement.

Invicta are no. 1 for me.

Since we're sharing our views, why do so many people like Invicta? I personally don't like them at all. Even as retro figures, they don't do anything for me. I guess it's probably the monochrome colour scheme and the sculpt style. I hate the Invicta Baryonyx, sorry :x

Don't kill me (I know there are many Invicta fans on the board). It's kind of what makes dinosaur collecting so fun, the fact that one person may hate one figure, but another will love it. 

Don't worry, I don't like the Invicta figures either.

My top favorites...

1. CollectA (Surprised? I bet, lol.)
2. Safari (includes Wild Safari and Carnegie)
3. Papo
4. Favorite
5. Rebor (They are low on the list due to only having 2 figures on the market at this point in time.)
6. Fame Master Ent. (for their 4D dinosaur puzzles)
7. Bullyland
8. GeoWorld (their Jurassic Egg puzzles are higher up though)

[tyrantqueen]

Don't worry, I don't like the Invicta figures either.

Now that's an old post. My opinion hasn't changed though. I still don't like Invicta but I try to be a bit less obnoxious about it these days

[ignite444]

Don't worry, I don't like the Invicta figures either.

Now that's an old post. My opinion hasn't changed though. I still don't like Invicta but I try to be a bit less obnoxious about it these days

Ha, I didn't even look at the date of the post. *Snort*

I also like Sideshow, but those are not toys. XD

[triceratops83]

I think if you take into account everything and not just dinosaurs, Collecta and Safari tie for the best company. Both companies release a huge range of beautiful and accurate animals, and they don't just do figures, but trees, toobs etc. No one else can touch these guys.