Opinions of BOTM Daspletosaurus wanted

[andrewsaurus rex]

If anyone has the BOTM Daspletosaurus i'd like to hear opinions on it.  Accuracy, quality, articulation etc.

It's a big chunk of change and i'd like a candid opinion from just a regular person who bought it, rather than from online reviewers who can be biased.

[Pliosaurking]

It's an awesome piece! Daspletosaurus is my favourite tyrannosaur (and one of my favourite dinosaurs in general) right up there with Tyrannosaurus itself, possibly more. This figure definitely does the animal justice, imo it has the best head sculpt in the entire Tyrannosaur series. It has a very fearsome look which I really enjoy.

Paint scheme is nice not overly bright or garish, and helps contribute to that fearsome look.
As far as I'm aware it's extremely accurate.
I have had several qc issues with Botm in the past, although nothing recently, or with this figure thankfully. They also have excellent customer service, in the unfortunate case something is astray.
Articulation is pretty good, it is a bit stiff due to its size however over time you can get the range of motion better. Do not force any joints, heat it up with low heat, as it advices on the sheet. I personally find that soaking the figure in hot water works best, and then just keep playing with it. My only complaint is that it should have came with the theropod display stand in the first case, as opposed to the base. I still need to grab a few of them.
You can still get it to stand up fine without it just not in dynamic poses, at least long term.
Overall I would definitely recommend this figure especially if Daspletosaurus is one of your favourite dinosaurs. Any of the Tyrannosaurs from that body size you honestly can't go wrong with they all look great, although this one is probably my favourite!
If you can afford it I'd definitely 100 percent recommend!

[andrewsaurus rex]

thanks for your comments; i appreciate it.   I have a 1/18 T-rex and the X Plus Albertosaurus, which i use optionally as Gorgosaurus depending on my mood, heh, so it seems logical to add a nice Daspletosaurus and i've been seriously considering the BOTM for a while.  Just have to see if i can pry my wallet open...