New DTF banner (2013)

[Ikessauro]

I had a bit of time today to do some juggling with Ikesauro's new banner and come up with something a little more crowded. I squeezed a schleich figure in there too. I've also changed the text colour to blue to match the forum background, as I though it was about time for a bit of a change. We can always revert back to the other banner if there's an overwhelming outcry ( ), but I think I prefer this one

Schleich Styracosaurus ! Kill it, kill it with fire! LoL. Just kidding.

The new text is nice, but the the styraco has no right to be there...  Also, the Cambrian toob stuff is nice, but the organization of the figures is not really nice, I don't really know how to explain it, but anyways. I'll a version of my own with this new banner to see what I can come up with.

[DinoToyForum]

I had a bit of time today to do some juggling with Ikesauro's new banner and come up with something a little more crowded. I squeezed a schleich figure in there too. I've also changed the text colour to blue to match the forum background, as I though it was about time for a bit of a change. We can always revert back to the other banner if there's an overwhelming outcry ( ), but I think I prefer this one

In my opinion, Styracosaurus is not worthy to be inserted ... 

The other option was the Carnotaurus, but then we'd have two carnos. Also, with the inclusion of the Styraco, we had two ceratopsians, so I swapped the CollectA Diabloceratops for a CollectA Parasaurolophus.

I had a bit of time today to do some juggling with Ikesauro's new banner and come up with something a little more crowded. I squeezed a schleich figure in there too. I've also changed the text colour to blue to match the forum background, as I though it was about time for a bit of a change. We can always revert back to the other banner if there's an overwhelming outcry ( ), but I think I prefer this one

Schleich Styracosaurus ! Kill it, kill it with fire! LoL. Just kidding.

The new text is nice, but the the styraco has no right to be there...  Also, the Cambrian toob stuff is nice, but the organization of the figures is not really nice, I don't really know how to explain it, but anyways. I'll a version of my own with this new banner to see what I can come up with.

Yes, it was a real battle trying to get everything to fit and try to keep it all balanced. A bit like a jigsaw. I did have a pterosaur in there too at one stage! I feel the tail of the Para mirrors the tail of the Carno, which I like. 

[DinoToyForum]

Ikes, If you wat to have a go, I can send you the psd file if you like? With all the layers. 

[Ikessauro]

Yes, it was a real battle trying to get everything to fit and try to keep it all balanced. A bit like a jigsaw. I did have a pterosaur in there too at one stage! I feel the tail of the Para mirrors the tail of the Carno, which I like.

I don't think the tail of the Para mirrors the Carno's, because you can clearly see the Para is kinda tilted to have the tail raised... but I know what you was going for, same effect I tried to achieve with the Dimetrodon's sail... Also, the Entelodon is not really balanced with the "cat".

Here's my new version. I still wanna keep the Diablo facing the Dyatrima. I think It's a nice balanced combination, reminds me of the competition of Safari vs. Collecta. I know most people don't think CollectA has achieved the level of Safari, but they are trying harder and harder every year.
No matter what, this years Schleich figures doesn't deserve a place in there, so I will not add any of them. The banner now is really more colorful, nice idea on the Cambrian stuff Adam. Brings some colors to the mix. On my banner I used them a bit taller than the other ones, like I did with last years trees, to serve as a frame, just like someone mentioned before. Enough said...

[SBell]

I would agree about not bothering with Schleich. They stand out in a bad way.

[Simon]

Good God - is that a joke for a Saturday morning?  Go back to the old one.  I don't know what those neon coral/plants are, but they need to go.  Its an assault on the eyes.  Its absolutely horrible.

[DinoToyForum]

I like your revised version Ikes, banner updated! Our eyes will adjust to the cambrian fauna

[tyrantqueen]

I am going to have to agree with Simon. The coral things look really out of place, and they're not in scale with the rest of the figures (not that the rest of the figures are in scale with each other either, but it just looks odd that they're being dwarfed by bits of coral)

[DinoToyForum]

OK, I reduced the size of Cambrian fauna - how about now?  (The schleich and Bully figures have snuck back in too  )

The Cambrian critters have really divided us, with comments ranging from "Love the Cambrian proto animals on each side" to "it's absolutely horrible". Hmmm.

[Ikessauro]

[DinoToyForum]

I like this one too! Agg. OK, let's do this the democratic way and put it to a vote! I'll set up a poll...

[Gwangi]

I like the banner with the Cambrian fauna, they make a good substitute for the trees we had last year and also demonstrate just how diverse our hobby is. I don't like the Schleich though. When I was originally thinking about the Cambrian animals though I was thinking maybe a little trilobite and other animal on either side of the text in the upper corners.

[DinoToyForum]

Poll added to this thread. Cast your votes.
A
B
C
D
E

[tyrantqueen]

I picked C.

I think companies who have made good figures should be rewarded by having their models featured in the banner.

Btw, this is a weird question, but is there an archive somewhere of the previous banners from years past?

[DinoToyForum]

I picked C.

I think companies who have made good figures should be rewarded by having their models featured in the banner.

Btw, this is a weird question, but is there an archive somewhere of the previous banners from years past?

I think I put all the old blog and forum banners in a gallery on the facebook page, yep, I did! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.369958023028970.92600.120294277995347&type=3 . But I should post a banner archive here too Looking back at them, the new banner really misses the trees. That's why I think the Cambrian fauna deserves a place in the banner

[DinoLord]

I prefer version C as well.

[amargasaurus cazaui]

It isnt an availible option but any of the versions offered would perhaps gain from having the cambrian red and blue plants moved to frame the name of the forum, rather than out at the edges. Having suggested that slight alteration I would tend to vote for the E version, with as many figures as possible

[DinoToyForum]

It isnt an availible option but any of the versions offered would perhaps gain from having the cambrian red and blue plants moved to frame the name of the forum, rather than out at the edges. Having suggested that slight alteration I would tend to vote for the E version, with as many figures as possible

Thanks for voting  
I think it might look like the Cambrian beasties are floating if they frame the text.

[postsaurischian]

Hm ....... 'C' as well .  The Cambrian flora just don't harmonize .

[ZoPteryx]

I voted for 'E', I like the Cambian additions.   My second choice would be 'C'.