Eofauna Scientific Research - New for 2024

[thomasw100]

I still don't have Sue, but I think I will finally cave in and pick her up. I don't have a 1:35 scientifically accurate Rex in my collection and I don't really like PNSO's. I have all of Eofaunas other figures so it might finally be time to get Sue.

I would wait for 2025 if there is only one place for T.rex.  There is showanna T.rex coming up, a New Haolonggood version is rumored and maybe even a New PNSO.

I looked up the Showanna one, it is very beautiful but not sure if it is the one for me. PNSO would be cool but probably more expensive and I don't like how they need a clear peg to stand. Haolonggood I would be interested in if it was made on the same level as their Triceratops.

The stability of PNSO figures is a bit variable. Some stand very well without the peg and others do not. In general my impression is that larger figures stand better than smaller ones because they mostly have larger feet. Worst are large figures with small feet like Therizinosaurus.

[Elengassen]

The stability of PNSO figures is a bit variable. Some stand very well without the peg and others do not. In general my impression is that larger figures stand better than smaller ones because they mostly have larger feet. Worst are large figures with small feet like Therizinosaurus.

I have the Therizinosaurus and it's always stood very well. I haven't even needed to use the support rod.

[thomasw100]

The stability of PNSO figures is a bit variable. Some stand very well without the peg and others do not. In general my impression is that larger figures stand better than smaller ones because they mostly have larger feet. Worst are large figures with small feet like Therizinosaurus.

I have the Therizinosaurus and it's always stood very well. I haven't even needed to use the support rod.

In my case the Therizinosaurus needed hot water treatment several times already. The same applies to the Deinocheirus. THere is a good reason why I kind of prefer quadrupedal dinosaurs. Although even my PNSO Edmontosaurus is increasingly leaning to the right side to the point that I will have to straighten it at some point.

[Concavenator]

[Concavenator]

PNSO would be cool but probably more expensive and I don't like how they need a clear peg to stand. Haolonggood I would be interested in if it was made on the same level as their Triceratops.

As T @thomasw100 said, PNSO's bipeds don't require the acrylic rods to stand. Think of the acrylic rods as removable bases (because essentially, that's what they are, except that they're more efficient overall).

You can opt not to use them if they bother you. It's possible that in such a case the figure in question could end up experiencing stability issues, but you could try to fix that via the hot/cold water or blow dryer methods.

Personally, I really like that PNSO includes such rods, IMO the best solution to stability issues in theropod figures: they work very well, are unobstrusive and are the cheapest option. I much prefer them to the removable base idea Eofauna chose for their Tyrannosaurus.

That said, the Tyrannosaurus itself is fantastic.

[Turkeysaurus]

PNSO would be cool but probably more expensive and I don't like how they need a clear peg to stand. Haolonggood I would be interested in if it was made on the same level as their Triceratops.

As T @thomasw100 said, PNSO's bipeds don't require the acrylic rods to stand. Think of the acrylic rods as removable bases (because essentially, that's what they are, except that they're more efficient overall).

You can opt not to use them if they bother you. It's possible that in such a case the figure in question could end up experiencing stability issues, but you could try to fix that via the hot/cold water or blow dryer methods.

Personally, I really like that PNSO includes such rods, IMO the best solution to stability issues in theropod figures: they work very well, are unobstrusive and are the cheapest option. I much prefer them to the removable base idea Eofauna chose for their Tyrannosaurus.

That said, the Tyrannosaurus itself is fantastic.

I wish those rods were on sale. All i find are for dolls & action figures.

[Concavenator]

@Turkeysaurus Same! I always try asking PNSO if they can include an extra one whenever I order something from them... and they never do. 

[Turkeysaurus]

@Turkeysaurus Same! I always try asking PNSO if they can include an extra one whenever I order something from them... and they never do. 

You have more chance at getting a reservation at Dorsia. 

[thomasw100]

@Turkeysaurus Same! I always try asking PNSO if they can include an extra one whenever I order something from them... and they never do. 

You have more chance at getting a reservation at Dorsia. 

I guess that a commercial 3D printing company would be able to produce something like that. One may need to find out how many different sizes exist though. One could even think of making a better design actually. The PNSO ones are not the most stable ones.

Another option would be a plexiglass base plate with insets for the feet of the figure. This would be barely visible and could provide a good support. Drawback is of course that feet size varies between figures and each cut out would need to be measured and designed individually.

[SidB]

I just received this figure and I am wondering about some oral structures that I'm observing within its mouth, upper and lower jaws. What are we seeing here? They are not painted. Could they be gums, teeth (unpainted). What do you think?