Beautiful Dinosaur mix

[brontodocus]

Wow! And if I may cite Niroot...

And of course WSF is difficult to photograph and I can't wait to see the Isisaurus painted but the natural light and shadow in your photos and the size references reveal a lot more than those CGI pictures on shapeways, really!

[Bokisaurus]

>  Shapeways  Isisaurus   DeLuxe version by  RareBreed  (white Strong & Flexible)
I guess it's about 1:40 - 1:45  /  The most beautiful figure of a Titanosaurid I have so far .......

Very impressive! I was considering buying it, but it's a bit expensive that size.... maybe on my b-day

[Dyscrasia]

Wow, those are some beautiful additions to your collection which is already beyond impressive~!

[Libraraptor]

Champions League collecting, Helge! I do love that pic with Invicta Apatosaurus so much, it shows paradigms changed so massively over the last 30 or so years. I want to have such an Isisaurus, question is where do I get one and how much is it?!

[brontodocus]

The Isisaurus is available via shapeways, Helge's version is the Deluxe, there are also smaller versions and other models available from the same designer.

[radman]

Hey, did I call this or what:

From Sept 25th 2012 figures thread:
For those with deep pockets (cough,Helge ),  share it with us.  Looks like a really nice and unique figure.
http://www.shapeways.com/model/684377/isisaurus-deluxe.html

Anyway, figure looks awesome, and some great comparison shots by H.  Look forward to seeing your painted versions, and hope to get my own someday soon.  Congrats on a great acquisition!

[postsaurischian]

   Thanks Andre, Boki & Dyscrasia for the comments!

I do love that pic with Invicta Apatosaurus so much, it shows paradigms changed so massively over the last 30 or so years.

I'm glad you like it . I was thinking the same while taking the pic.

Hey, did I call this or what:

..... sort of . You're guilty!

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                                          ...got a package from the U.K. that nearly knocked me off my feet
                            Martin has given me unbelievably big pleasure. He's sent me a 'one of a kind' model

                                                            .......       HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY       .......

                                                                                 This means a lot to me.
                                                                     ....... well, here is the very unique .......

                                                              Guanlong wucaii (1:9) made by Martin Garratt









                                                 I am sooo truly thankful!! Life is good . ....... still can't believe it.

[brontodocus]

Wow, I think I can understand why it means so much to you! Not only it's a Guanlong but what a Guanlong it is! Actually I really like that it has a wattle. So is this a one-of-a-kind thing or is it a kit that he already completed for you?

[sauroid]

whoah! awesome

[Jetoar]

Amazing Guanlong. I like basal tiranosaurids  .

[postsaurischian]

Thanks for the comments, guys !

So is this a one-of-a-kind thing or is it a kit that he already completed for you?

It's a one-of-a-kind thing .

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                                                                                    Ceratopsian time !!

                                                              2 more or less new figures that got my attention:

                          Paleomaster  Diabloceratops  (designed by Fabio Pastori / built up & painted by Martin Garratt)
                                Favorite 2012 Dinosaur Softmodel series  Styracosaurus  (designed by Kazunari Araki)

                         

[Jetoar]

Cool diabloceratops  .

[brontodocus]

Yay, I'm really impressed by the new Favorite Styracosaurus. Just when I thought I didn't like Araki's sculpts that much anymore... Of course the Diabloceratops painted by Martin Garratt is in its own league!

[postsaurischian]

Yay, I'm really impressed by the new Favorite Styracosaurus. Just when I thought I didn't like Araki's sculpts that much anymore...

What has he done wrong?

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                                                                           ... well. here's another Araki:

                                           Kaiyodo Dinoland 1:20 Parasaurolophus (re-painted by Martin Garratt)






                   Some may notice that the paintjob is inspired by a painting of our beloved member Gryphoceratops
                                                                                        See here for more!



                                                                     _{that is the Safari 'Good Luck Mini' Blue Morpho}


                         

[brontodocus]

Wow, I guess Chris will also be very happy about chosing his drawing as a template! It's a great idea you also placed the Good Luck Mini Morphos on it for the photo!

What has he done wrong?

Ah, nothing wrong, really. It's just, somehow I found Araki's sculpting style a little too recognizable lately, e.g. the textures, especially when I look at my Kabaya "Dinosaur Collection" figures (the set that includes the "Seismosaurus"). Not that I would dislike his work . Oddly enough the overall style and texture of the Dinoland Parasaurolophus look completely different from what I mean.

[radman]

Wow, some really beautiful new acquisitions, esp the Guanlong, which I know is one your favorites.  Congratulations, your collection continues to amaze; I'm jealous.

[Jetoar]

Congratulations for all  .

[postsaurischian]

     Favorite 2012 Dinosaur Softmodel series (designed by Kazunari Araki)

                                                                                     Velociraptor






                                                                                     Spinosaurus

[Simon]

The amazing thing about Araki is how many different dinosaur lines, from high-accuracy and detail models, to simple toys, as well as non-dino related toys he has sculpted to date.  He has to be hands-down the most successful paleo-artist in the world, bar none.

Other sculptors like Yuji Sakai of Kaiju fame and Shinzen command huge prices per kit, but no one is as prolific as Kazunari Araki.

[Primeval12]

Streight to Ebay for me!
(Happy Hall ween)