Haolonggood - New for 2025

[Monkeysaurus]

This little miscreant arrived today. Looks great in hand, however I have to admit you guys were right about the nose making it look like a different species. Next to the PNSO Iguanodon they almost don't even look like the same genus let alone species.

They seem to have same lenght if they both had neutral pose or even HLG is longer based on DinosDragons estimations. (29 cm for HLG vs 27.5 cm for PNSO ) Which one is bulkier from top view? PNSO usually makes bulkier dinosaurs than HLG.

Just about even with HLG slightly beating out PNSO in bulk

[Sim]

If we're talking about modifying models this way, the Maiasaura, Dilophosaurus and Amargasaurus would've drastically benefited from it. They're nice figures, but they fall shorter in the accuracy department than one would expect from a "scientific" company like HLG.

I agree with you that the Haolonggood Giganotosaurus looked like the best figure of the animal and that modifying it wasn't necessary.  But I think there was more of a reason to modify it than the three figures you mention in the above quote.  The one that needed it more than all these in my opinion would be the Ouranosaurus having its horn split.  It's odd Haolonggood didn't correct that when they corrected its hands, but I still bought the version 2 Ouranosaurus and I'm content with it.

[DavidJamesArmsby]

Regardless of what they change accuracy-wise with the new Giga, I personally really hope Haolonggood takes this opportunity to put the figure in a more interesting pose. I'm surprised it isn't brought up more often, but I'm getting very tired of the same mid-stride walking pose that almost all theropod models are in.

[Concavenator]

If we're talking about modifying models this way, the Maiasaura, Dilophosaurus and Amargasaurus would've drastically benefited from it. They're nice figures, but they fall shorter in the accuracy department than one would expect from a "scientific" company like HLG.

I agree with you that the Haolonggood Giganotosaurus looked like the best figure of the animal and that modifying it wasn't necessary.  But I think there was more of a reason to modify it than the three figures you mention in the above quote.  The one that needed it more than all these in my opinion would be the Ouranosaurus having its horn split.  It's odd Haolonggood didn't correct that when they corrected its hands, but I still bought the version 2 Ouranosaurus and I'm content with it.

What do you mean when you say there is more of a reason to modify it compared to the other 3 figures? That it's a more popular species?

In any case, that must be it. Paleofiguras stated HLG decided to modify the Giganotosaurus figure after learning about some complaints from fans (the same was true with the Ouranosaurus). They must have noticed collectors bringing up issues (inaccuracies) with the previously mentioned 3 figures as well, but if they didn't modify them it's because they must've thought it wasn't worth it. Again, the Giganotosaurus appeared to be really good, so a priori I'd assume the improvement (if there will be any  ) will be marginal (we'll see).

As you mentioned, it's odd HLG didn't fully correct the Ouranosaurus when they revisited its hands, but I think an argument could still be made for the way its hornlets appear fused as a single one: an external keratinous covering that fuses both of them into a single structure. Granted, this hypothesis is most likely wrong, but I don't think we can falsify it either. I'd say the Maiasaura and Dilophosaurus are more inaccurate than the Ouranosaurus is, there's no excuse for the (noticeably) too-short torso on the Dilophosaurus or the Maiasaura having hornlets. The Amargasaurus is most likely wrong to some degree as well, but I don't think we can assure that with the same certainty as with the Maiasaura and the Dilophosaurus.

In any case, it would've been neat if they'd modified those 3 figures (which they've proved, now twice, that they can do). If they corrected those figures' issues, I'd happily get them, as they're species I'd like to get for my collection. But I'm not holding my breath, so hopefully PNSO or some other company will tackle them and do them justice.

And I agree with @DavidJamesArmsby when it comed to the Giga's pose. As nice as the figure was, the pose was pretty stiff.

[Turkeysaurus]

I ordered Iguanodon in an "unconventional way" ,

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whether i'll get caught or not.

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[Primeval12]

Dino smuggling is a fun hobby >; )

[Turkeysaurus]

If i get caught, it'll cost me around 50 euro...if i don't i'll do it again. 

[Sim]

What do you mean when you say there is more of a reason to modify it compared to the other 3 figures? That it's a more popular species?

No, I meant that the inaccuracy of the Giganotosaurus was more conspicuous.  I've seen skeletons on display of Maiasaura and Dilophosaurus with the inaccuracies of the Haolonggood figures, and the Amargasaurus's inaccuracy is within reason for that species in my opinion.  But I was tired when I posted that and I think it's all subjective to an extent with regards to what inaccuracy matters most.

[Monkeysaurus]

I ordered Iguanodon in an "unconventional way" ,

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whether i'll get caught or not.

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Is there anything I could do to help in the U.S? Like what if I got it and sent it to you and you pay me. Is that feasible? I couldn't imagine having to play all of those stupid games just to get a dinosaur toy.

[Stegotyranno420]

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[Turkeysaurus]

Is there anything I could do to help in the U.S? Like what if I got it and sent it to you and you pay me. Is that feasible? I couldn't imagine having to play all of those stupid games just to get a dinosaur toy.

Very kind of you to offer but there is no help because same rules applies for "gifts" too. They would stuck in customs too.

Best way if somebody brings personally. I have managed to bring some figures that i can't order a few times. I also have sister living in Australia but it takes 2 to 4 year for her to visit us.

Hopefully there won't any problem that way so i can recieve my Argentinosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops and maybe a few more in 2026. Even then there is 430 Euro limit per passenger for what she can bring without customs. Argentinosaurus & Brachiosaurus would cover most of the baggage so i have to be very selective what i'll order that way.

There are also rumors that goverment might bring down custom limit even more from 27-30 range to 22 Euro soon. This why i'm planning to order whatever i can below 27-30 euro limit until that happens. Our currency going worse each year so it's better to be in debt than saving money to buy in future. lol.

[Halichoeres]

Regardless of what they change accuracy-wise with the new Giga, I personally really hope Haolonggood takes this opportunity to put the figure in a more interesting pose. I'm surprised it isn't brought up more often, but I'm getting very tired of the same mid-stride walking pose that almost all theropod models are in.

They'll give it the same pose as the Papo.

[DavidJamesArmsby]

Regardless of what they change accuracy-wise with the new Giga, I personally really hope Haolonggood takes this opportunity to put the figure in a more interesting pose. I'm surprised it isn't brought up more often, but I'm getting very tired of the same mid-stride walking pose that almost all theropod models are in.

They'll give it the same pose as the Papo.

...The monkey's paw curls! XD

[thomasw100]

Rather than a new release we are getting this. Honestly I think it sucks.

[shahinos]

Rather than a new release we are getting this. Honestly I think it sucks.

Worse than sucks, I think this might be the dumbest thing I've seen within this community/hobby. It's dumb if it's because of some anatomical feature. It's dumb if it's because some paleoartist got hurt.

Horrible.

[SidB]

As was mentioned earlier, we may wonder how often something like this happens - maybe more than once.

[Monkeysaurus]

Would you guys mind elaborating a bit more please? I don't understand what I'm supposed to be looking at in that red circle. Is that  a saw? Thus implying they're being destroyed instead of sold? Sorry if this is a stupid question. I really hope we don't have to wait long for the new giga or diplodocus.

[Turkeysaurus]

@Monkeysaurus yes they are destroyed.

[DavidJamesArmsby]

I think this is an unpopular opinion, but I don't understand the outrage about this Giganotosaurus situation. It's definitely a little dumb to destroy a whole run of figures, but I see no reason to get angry or frustrated at this.
We are still going to get a Giganotosaurus, and it will likely be just as good or better than this one.

[Carnoking]

I think this is an unpopular opinion, but I don't understand the outrage about this Giganotosaurus situation. It's definitely a little dumb to destroy a whole run of figures, but I see no reason to get angry or frustrated at this.
We are still going to get a Giganotosaurus, and it will likely be just as good or better than this one.

I imagine some of the upset comes from not being able to get the teased figure that a lot of people were excited for, while another bone of contention comes from the fact that it's seen as a considerable waste of materials and resources.

That being said, I think this stance, though understandable, is a bit myopic. We don't know if the materials will be recycled in some way for one thing, and for another, stuff like this probably happens all the time behind the scenes in this business for various reasons, it's just rare that a company is so open about how the sausage is made