CollectA - new for 2014

[tyrantqueen]

I know a thicker base of the tail is more accurate, the Rex looks about right to me..that tail tip in 1:1 would be around 3" thick I thick I think.

That's not to say the skeleton couldn't support a more robust tail the whole length of course.  Though maybe the change is to help prevent damage to models during shipping and play ?

It might just be to reflect the thicker, more muscular tails that the dinos should have as well. Makes sense in a way, rather than a big bulging muscle at the hip, then a fast taper to a whip. Preferences could still just be a holdover from the images we've been seeing for so long, inspired by iguanas and such.

Speaking of T.rex, Scott Hartman produced an illustration of "Stan" to reflect the more muscular tail that the species was thought to have.



It makes sense to me that the tail would be pretty muscular. It's being held in the air for most of the time. Iguana whip style tails are probably a left over from the tail dragging days

[John]

To me this looks like CollectA's strongest year so far ....... definitely stronger than Safari 2014.

The anticipated change of power ?

I hope Safari is going to wage the struggle .

I'll have to disagree here.While my favorite lines out now are still those of Safari,it seems that the real power for years now has been Schleich,whose toys even show up in big box stores like Wal-Mart and Toys R uS...

Argh ... that's what happens when I'm trying to express myself in English .
I meant 'power' more in an idealistic way, not commercial.
There's probably a better English expression for this.

In that case,it's very difficult to choose only one between Safari's 2014 offerings and Collecta's offerings when both have what in my opinion are VERY good tyrannosaurids in Carnegie's Tyrannosaurus and CollectA's Bistahieversor for instance.Then there's Mosasaurus,Pachyrhinosaurus,Carcharodontosaurus ect...

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I know a thicker base of the tail is more accurate, the Rex looks about right to me..that tail tip in 1:1 would be around 3" thick I thick I think.

That's not to say the skeleton couldn't support a more robust tail the whole length of course.  Though maybe the change is to help prevent damage to models during shipping and play ?

It might just be to reflect the thicker, more muscular tails that the dinos should have as well. Makes sense in a way, rather than a big bulging muscle at the hip, then a fast taper to a whip. Preferences could still just be a holdover from the images we've been seeing for so long, inspired by iguanas and such.

Speaking of T.rex, Scott Hartman produced an illustration of "Stan" to reflect the more muscular tail that the species was thought to have.



It makes sense to me that the tail would be pretty muscular. It's being held in the air for most of the time. Iguana whip style tails are probably a left over from the tail dragging days

Hartman also shows his Rex's having a thinner tip here :
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/081/b/f/stan__n_sue_comparison_by_scotthartman-d5yvql0.jpg

It might the angle making it look so thick.  That said I'm not against thick tails..I tend to believe they were quite robust from hips to so far..but tapering to a thinner tip makes sense to me.  I also have a tendency to go with longer tails as well.  

Not sure I follow the logic..a thinner tail would less weighty wouldn't it ? 

[tyrantqueen]

This is a good article on the subject: http://archosaurmusings.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/guest-post-bulking-up-the-back-end-why-tyrannosaurus-tail-mass-matters/

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

This is a good article on the subject: http://archosaurmusings.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/guest-post-bulking-up-the-back-end-why-tyrannosaurus-tail-mass-matters/

That it is, one I've read before and agree with.  It mentions the thickness of the  M. caudofemoralis muscle which I'm certainly in line with thinking they had and it was nice and thick.  There is however, no mention of the tail tip, or last 5 feet or so of it actually, which is what has been thickened up on the new CollectA pieces. I mean you'll notice they're newer Rex that posted above has a nice thick tail at the base, but then it tapers to a point. I don't think there has been any real discussion on how thick it was past a certain point. So really either one could be accurate I suppose.

[Everything_Dinosaur]

The latest releases from Collecta for 2014, here is the juvenile, feathered Tyrannosaurus rex model. It will be available probably summer 2014 from Everything Dinosaur.  The model measures around 10cm long and stands about 5.5cm high at the hips.  The concept behind the colouration is that here is a vulnerable, small, but fast growing dinosaur living for the moment in woodland habitats.

[Everything_Dinosaur]

Another new release this morning, we can reveal that the armoured dinosaur Gastonia is being added to the not to scale Collecta range.  Found in the same quarry in Utah where Utahraptor was found, Collecta have added to their Cretaceous armoured dinosaur portfolio with this Gastonia model.  Once again, likely to be available from Everything Dinosaur in the summer of 2014, as this  model is due for production in the spring.  Replica measures around 14cm in length.

[tyrantqueen]

The feathered Tyrannosaur looks good..until you get to the legs. Too spindly for my tastes. And the tail looks too short.

Not too keen on the Gastonia either. However, I think CollectA is going to have a good year, they have lots to offer and seem to be trying to please everyone.

And hey, a Tyrannosaurus model on my birthday

[sauroid]

i like the Gastonia, but still trying to get used to that T. rex chick.

[juju1305]

There's also a great arsinoitherium figure. Will you post it here, EverythingDinosaur? 

[tanystropheus]

The feathered Tyrannosaur looks good..until you get to the legs. Too spindly for my tastes. And the tail looks too short.

Not too keen on the Gastonia either. However, I think CollectA is going to have a good year, they have lots to offer and seem to be trying to please everyone.

And hey, a Tyrannosaurus model on my birthday

The spindly legs might be reasonable for a T-rex juvenile, although this particular model has a Dromaeosaurus vibe.

The Gastonia resembles CollectA's previous models (e.g. Scelidosaurus), although this one is far more detailed. I'm not too keen on the zebra stripe underbelly, especially since their ceratopsian figure also sports the zebra-look...but maybe it will eventually grow on me.

I really like the CollectA Mosasaurus. It is quite beautiful, especially the whale shark color scheme.

[tanystropheus]

There's also a great arsinoitherium figure. Will you post it here, EverythingDinosaur? 

Arsinoitherium?!! Haha, now I don't feel so bad about missing out on the Wild Safari version 

Between the CollectA Arsinoitherium, the Papo Wooly Rhino and the Mojo Brontotherium, the prehistoric toy rhino scene is definitely expanding. Hopefully, a Uintatherium or Elasmotherium will be made next by either CollectA or Mojo.

[Everything_Dinosaur]

There's also a great arsinoitherium figure. Will you post it here, EverythingDinosaur? 

We thought we had posted it up, a few minutes ago, but apologies if we have missed it.

We estimate that this figure will work well with the existing 1:20 scale figures in the Collecta series, the Megacerops and the Woolly Mammoth for example.  We have had the chance to look at some Uranothere material ascribed to the Arsinotherium genus from Egypt but apart from this we have not actually seen a lot of fossil material, one of our colleagues is currently working on the fact sheet that will accompany this model.  They might need some help, so suggestions welcome.

[Pawnosuchus]

I've been waiting for a decent Gastonia for a long time. I'll definitly be getting that one. Knowing collectA it will probably be a bit small, but I'll live with that if that's the case.

[SBell]

I've been waiting for a decent Gastonia for a long time. I'll definitly be getting that one. Knowing collectA it will probably be a bit small, but I'll live with that if that's the case.

It's roughly 5.5" long. SO not a bad size--will fit next to the other nodosaurs nicely.

There's also a great arsinoitherium figure. Will you post it here, EverythingDinosaur? 

Arsinoitherium?!! Haha, now I don't feel so bad about missing out on the Wild Safari version 

Between the CollectA Arsinoitherium, the Papo Wooly Rhino and the Mojo Brontotherium, the prehistoric toy rhino scene is definitely expanding. Hopefully, a Uintatherium or Elasmotherium will be made next by either CollectA or Mojo.

Got to be pedantic here--in your list, only one (the Coelodonta) is a rhino. Brontotherium is a titanothere (related but not necessarily close) and arsinoitherium is...way different. One of the afrothere animals (related to elephants and hyraxes and manatees, oh my).

[Yutyrannus]

Both are awesome! I will definately get them ! Not too keen on the Arsinoitherium, though .

[juju1305]

Both are awesome! I will definately get them ! Not too keen on the Arsinoitherium, though .

I kinda like it. I'm wondering if it's as manly as the brontotherium     

[Chad]

Will definitely pick up the Gastonia and the young Rex. The Gastonia is a nice improvement from the Polacanthus and I really like the young Rex. I've never been tempted by a juvenile figure before, but I think this will be my first.  Keep 'em coming Collecta.

[Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus]

The feathered Tyrannosaur looks good..until you get to the legs. Too spindly for my tastes. And the tail looks too short.

Not too keen on the Gastonia either. However, I think CollectA is going to have a good year, they have lots to offer and seem to be trying to please everyone.

And hey, a Tyrannosaurus model on my birthday

Oh yes, I remember you mentioning today was your birthday. Happy birthday, TQ!

[Concavenator]

The feathered Tyrannosaur looks good..until you get to the legs. Too spindly for my tastes. And the tail looks too short.

Not too keen on the Gastonia either. However, I think CollectA is going to have a good year, they have lots to offer and seem to be trying to please everyone.

And hey, a Tyrannosaurus model on my birthday

Oh yes, I remember you mentioning today was your birthday. Happy birthday, TQ!

Same here!Hapoy birthday!