Kaiyodo - New for 2024

[Faelrin]

Nothing too exciting for now, but a Nature Tales statue of Tyrannosaurus:



More info and images (tossed into google translate) from here:
https://kaiyodo.co.jp/items/nature-tales/nt006/

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A great tyrant who ruled during the Mesozoic era Feel the breath of the dinosaur king with this large statue! Under the direction of Shinobu Matsumura's modeling, "Nature Tales" is a series of large-scale statues that can be viewed as full-fledged art, presenting all kinds of creatures on earth in unique shapes unique to Kaiyodo. Finally, transcending time and space, the carnivorous dinosaur appears from the Americas during the Mesozoic Era!! Tyrannosaurus Rex, the "king of dinosaurs" with a maximum length of 13 meters, stood at the top of the food chain at the time. The fierce figure that twists and roars has been created in an impressive size with a total height of 32.5 cm. Luxurious specifications include a wooden base, and gloves and a certificate are also included to ensure you handle this item with care. Please take a look at the gigantic creature that has been brought back to life in modern times with its amazing modeling and painting expression. 

-The rugged texture of the scales that cover the whole body, including the differences between parts, is expressed to be convincing as a real creature. Furthermore, the explanation for the feathers, which even experts still have no idea about, was interpreted as striped feathers growing along the spine from the top of the head to the tip of the tail, giving it a dignified appearance befitting its name, King Rex. 

-The wide-open jaws are lined with sharp teeth that cut through the flesh of the prey, and even the muscles in the mouth that produce the terrifying masticating force and the slimy feel inside the mouth have been painted. 

-It is said that even his small hands, which did not match the size of his entire body, were strong enough to support his gigantic body. The structure is similar to that of modern bird legs, and even the solid flesh at the base has been created. 

-The head of the triceratops, which was its prey, is also visible under its feet as it firmly steps on the ground. The contrast between the faded color of the scales and the bones peeking out from under the peeled scales emphasizes the dinosaur king's sense of life.

Size:
W31 cm × H32.5 cm × D47 cm 

Material:
Polystone

Accessories:
-Wood-like pedestal (With signature and serial number)
-Postcard (Shinobu Matsumura rough sketch)
-Original gloves
-Certificate of work
-Limited quantity of 300 pieces worldwide

JAN (product code): 
4537807230065

Prototype production:
Shinobu Matsumura

Suggested retail price Price including tax: 55,000 yen
Price excluding tax: 50,000 yen
Release date: Scheduled to be released in September 2024

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[Flaffy]

Much more exciting news

[Flaffy]

@brettnj tagging to see if you might have more insight into what the deal with these are.

Paleofiguras is giving the following IDs:
- Tyrannosaurus
- Triceratops
- Patagotitan
- Patagotitan skeleton
- Patagotitan skeleton in matrix 4950 JPY

Might be tied to some special exhibit? Would've been cool to see contemporaneous fauna instead like Tyrannotitan, Genyodectes and Chubutisaurus.

[Ludodactylus]

I didn't see the Tyrannosaurus at first glance and wondered if Kaiyodo was trying something different with this set. But nope, it's there.

[brettnj]

I e-mailed both my main and new figure sources this morning.

The fossil makes me lean toward these being either venue or event limited issues.

Will update asap.

[Flaffy]

Update: May very well be a tie-in to this upcoming exhbit. Which seems to be the same one as the London NHM Patagotitan exhibit.

[Sim]

I was excited for new Kaiyodo figures, but then I saw the selection and it's so dull.  Patagotitan makes sense but did they really need to make five versions of it?  I appreciate the Triceratops as it looks like it will be the definitive Kaiyodo Triceratops, and to give credit to the Tyrannosaurus, it's in an interesting pose.  I don't understand why it's so hard for Kaiyodo to make an accurate non-skeleton Velociraptor?  It's almost as popular as Tyrannosaurus and I think it could have been made in one of Kaiyodo's recent sets, instead of one of the five Patagotitan here for example...

[Flaffy]

I was excited for new Kaiyodo figures, but then I saw the selection and it's so dull.  Patagotitan makes sense but did they really need to make five versions of it?  I appreciate the Triceratops as it looks like it will be the definitive Kaiyodo Triceratops, and to give credit to the Tyrannosaurus, it's in an interesting pose.  I don't understand why it's so hard for Kaiyodo to make an accurate non-skeleton Velociraptor?  It's almost as popular as Tyrannosaurus and I think it could have been made in one of Kaiyodo's recent sets, instead of one of the five Patagotitan here for example...

I agree 5 of the same dinosaur are excessive. At least they made an in flesh reconstruction this time... I don't usually collect skeletons. Still salty about the Gorgosaurus skeleton from the last exhbit exclusive set. The more perplexing part of this new set is the inclusion of Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus again, as if Kaiyodo hadn't made enough of those two already

[CityRaptor]

Well, technically it is 4 Patagotitan figures split into two molds, flesh and skeletal....hmm, reminds me of Dinotales Series 7, where that was done to Camarasaurus....

The fifth Patagotitan is not part of the set, but something separate.

I didn't see the Tyrannosaurus at first glance and wondered if Kaiyodo was trying something different with this set. But nope, it's there.

"There must always be a Tyrannosaur." - probably someone at Kaiyodo. 

[Dusty Wren]

As soon as I saw the subject line of Brett's email about a new Kaiyodo dinosaur set, I said to myself, "Bet it includes a Tyrannosaurus rex and a Triceratops." Lo and behold, it does! That gave me a laugh this morning.

[brettnj]

The t-rex looks like a young'n...

[brettnj]

As soon as I saw the subject line of Brett's email about a new Kaiyodo dinosaur set, I said to myself, "Bet it includes a Tyrannosaurus rex and a Triceratops." Lo and behold, it does! That gave me a laugh this morning.

That's why I didn't surround the subject line entry with more asterisks and included no exclamation points (I had a lot of punctuation in the subject line when Kaiyodo released the extinct animal set a few years ago because I knew there'd be excitement over the subjects (And it turned out to be the most popular set we've ever offered with 40+ sold.)...).  I knew the subject choices would be considered mostly lackluster and, though any new Kaiyodo set is worthy of at least some excitement, I didn't want to set anyone up to be disappointed.

[brettnj]

And while we're here, does everyone know the Dinoland model kits have been re-released? Of course we can get them.

https://kaiyodo-kochi.stores.jp/?category_id=6129a6ca20239766ce7a7515

Thanks.
Brett

[Halichoeres]

Kaiyodo has gotten so boring.

Just for fun, I asked my collection spreadsheet for the release dates of all my Kaiyodo figures (leaving out a few older ones whose release dates I don't know). I've added just one new Kaiyodo figure in the last seven years! The Extinct for a Reason set from 2022 was pretty decent, to be fair, just not in my purview (although it might have been if it had included some of the Paleozoic animals from the book series).

2000   Triops
2001   Sinemys
2001   Archaeopteryx
2001   Compsognathus
2001   Anhanguera
2001   Struthiomimus
2001   Tanystropheus
2001   Sauropelta
2001   Pteraspis
2001   Psychopyge
2001   Bothriolepis
2001   Axelrodichthys
2001   Axelrodichthys
2001   Diplocaulus
2001   Eurypterus
2001   Rayonnoceras
2001   Cladoselache
2001   Cladoselache
2001   Pachydiscus
2002   Maiasaura
2002   Trochosaurus
2002   Lystrosaurus
2002   Rutiodon
2002   Tupandactylus (=Tapejara imperator)
2002   "Kitadanisaurus"
2002   Hemicyclaspis
2002   Pleurocystites
2002   Plesiosaurus
2003   Meganeura
2003   Pteranodon
2003   Eryon
2003   Douvilleiceras
2003   Xenacanthus
2004   Psittacosaurus
2004   Oviraptor
2004   Eryops
2004   Ceraurinella
2006   Protoceratops
2006   Dsungaripterus
2006   Polyptychoceras
2006   Eusthenopteron
2006   Metriorhynchus
2007   Nipponites
2015   Dimetrodon
2015   Triarthrus
2015   Opabinia
2015   Bothriolepis
2015   Ichthyostega
2015   Pterygotus
2015   Ichthyosaurus
2015   Eusthenopteron
2015   Plesiosaurus
2016   Yi
2016   Parasaurolophus
2016   Fukuiraptor
2022   Ornithomimus

As a side note, in retrospect 2001 was probably the best year ever for collectors of oddball non-dinosaur prehistorics.

[brettnj]

The event/release is in July.

There is also a bronze finish set of the four sculpts available with a presale ticket available now.
https://giantdinos-ex.com/ticket/#special_ticket_2

Thanks.
Brett

[brettnj]

Hey.

I'm sending the order for the exclusive Kaiyodos to my source in Japan today or tomorrow. I believe the exhibit opens this week. 

Please PM if interested.

Thanks.
Brett

[Faelrin]

Found a website with lots of nice images of the Giant Dinosaurs 2024 figures:

https://tokiteto.chu.jp/0-note-ev_kyodai_kyouryuten_2024_6.htm

Quick google translate of the text on the capsule figures pamphlet:

Front:

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Patagotitan
Geological age:
Early Cretaceous
Total length: 37 m
Weight: 57t
Human:
1.7 m
▲Caution
{Please read to our customers} ● Contains small parts. Never put the product or capsules into your body. There is a risk of contamination. ● May be ingested. Never give to small children. ● Contains special parts due to design. Please handle with care. ● Do not leave near open flames as it may cause fire or burns. ● The photos used are samples for development purposes and may differ slightly from the actual product. Thank you for your understanding. ● The same product may come out repeatedly on the genitals of the seller. ● The product and packaging may fade or transfer color to other items due to friction.
《Seller》
Neutral Corporation 3rd floor, KN Daikanyama Building, 1-1-71 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0061
<NTRL Customer Service Center>
0120-601412
Reception hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
(Design planning and production) Kaiyodo Kochi Co., Ltd.
Ages 15 and up
paper
Instruction manual: paper
Capsule: PP Shrink: PVC
◆Pla
<Figure material> PVC-ABS
MADE IN CHINA
1 capsule contains 1 body
Giant
ninosaurs
Capsule
Figure
Giant
dinosaur
capsule figure

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Patagotitan miniature figure with restored skeleton!
Dinosaurs called "sauropods" are considered to be the largest land animals in the history of the Earth, spanning approximately 4.6 billion years. Patagotitan mayorum, a titanosaur sauropod from the Early Cretaceous Period found in Patagonia, Argentina, is recreated as an elaborate miniature figure. Enjoy the world of giant dinosaurs in the palm of your hand.
[Supervision] Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
★Please assemble the figure using the photos as a reference.
6 types in total
Tyrannosaurus
Hatagotitan (former model)
Patagotitan (Restoration Model)
Batagotitan (skeleton model)
Patagocitan
(Fossil painting finish
<Prototyping》
Kazuya Kira (Batagotitan) / Naka Sugaya (Tyrannosaurus) / Fujimaki (Triceratops)
Incense coloring finish
(Brown
Batagotitan (skeleton model)
Triceratops
Tricemanage
*The photo shows a sample of the original painted model.
Specifications may vary from actual product.

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And on the underside of the box the Patagotitan skeletal relief comes in:

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Painted polystone finished product Patagotitan Mayorum skeleton relief model
Patagotton mayornar/250mm polystone relief model
Sculptor: Kazuya Kira/Director: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
<Distributor> Neutral Corporation Co., Ltd.
《Modeling Planning and Production》Kaiyodo Kochi Co., Ltd.
(NTRL Customer Service Center) 0120-601412
figure)
Ages 15 and up
4512945 580470"
MADE IN CHINA

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[Sim]

Kaiyodo has reissued this dinosaur series, with repaints for two of the figures:



It's noteworthy that this set doesn't include a Tyrannosaurus or Triceratops.  @Concavenator, since Kaiyodo has re-released Borealopelta here I don't think they would include it again in a dinosaurs with known colouration set.  Also, I wonder if all those wanting an Iguanodon would be satisfied with this one?

[CityRaptor]

Unless you are a lumper, then it is another set with a Tyrannosaurus.   Good thing I'm not one of them.

Might be a ree-issue, but it is still a nice looking set, which I missed out on last time.
Tarbosaurus is actually kinda nostalgic for me, since that one was my first Dinotales figure.

[BlueKrono]

I want that Iguanodon.