Sideshow DINOSAURIA (with poll)

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I think a few members here may have anew love after all these pieces are released :





As if that's not enough apparently after these three a Deinonychus might be in the works. This line certainly isn't extinct yet.

[postsaurischian]

  Wow! The Mosasaur ....... !
If it turns out to look like in the first pic's drawing it'll definitely be my next Sideshow model.

Hm, I don't like the spikes on the Triceratops' back .

[Dan]

For those curious, these scans came from Amazing Figure Modeler magazine. The most recent issue is prehistoric-themed, so it will be full of familiar names. Check amazingmodeler.com for more info.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Wow! The Mosasaur ....... !
If it turns out to look like in the first pic's drawing it'll definitely be my next Sideshow model.

Hm, I don't like the spikes on the Triceratops' back .

The sculpt there beside the sketch I'm guessing is a finished piece as it doesn't say " in progress "..shark, ammonites and all.  I'm just curious if it will be a smaller more affordable piece like the Tupuxuara was or a full size maquette.

Isn't there evidence for spines or quills on Triceratops though ?

[Takama]

sigh. More cool items I will never be able to afford

what's that Tyrannosaurus supposed to be? Tyrannosaurus again, or something different?

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

sigh. More cool items I will never be able to afford

what's that Tyrannosaurus supposed to be? Tyrannosaurus again, or something different?

I'm pretty sure it's Tyrannosaurus.  My guess is Jorge is doing one for the line since he hasn't yet...and the previous T-Rexes are all long sold out ..and new collectors to the line probably want one. So there is much value in doing the King again.

Judging by the pose and the concept of the Triceratops I'm wondering if the two of them are going to be made to go together. 

[Seijun]

Oh god, does that trex really have pronated hands?? Whyyyy!?

[Patrx]

Oh god, does that trex really have pronated hands?? Whyyyy!?

I'm afraid so.   At first, I thought it was just the angle of the photo, but sadly, I think I was mistaken. It's not just the tyrannosaur; the Triceratops' hands are pronated, too. Also, the mosasaur's missing its tail fluke. Gosh, at this rate, I'd not be surprised if their next model turned out to be a featherless Deinonychus.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Jorge Blanco knows what he's doing I believe.

The sketch he did of the Mosa has a tail fluke and we can't see the tail end in the sculpture.

The T-Rex does have correct hands. Blow the image up to the full size and look..you can see the palms are turned inward and facing each other.. it also has a nice thick tail base..and it's still " in progress " of course.

I'm not certain about exactly what is correct on a ceratopsian's hands and arm posture even now. There seem to be a lot of differing opinions on it .

[tyrantqueen]

Isn't there evidence for spines or quills on Triceratops though ?

There have been round scale impressions found preserved on a Triceratops specimen. In combination with the quills found on Psittacosaurus, some people speculate they could have have held barbed structures like you see in many reconstructions. I don't think there is any direct, preserved evidence for the presence of them, though.

[amargasaurus cazaui]

There was a Trike found a few years back that the paper has not been released for yet. Tenative descriptions of scale impressions suggested a more less raised center to the scales that would allow for a small barb or spike from them, rather than actual quills like a psittacosaurus. I believe that it was Gryph that commented and suggested that was what he had heard, if I am not mistaken and apologies if I am.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I would assume that's where Jorge got his info and idea to use them then.  It's odd that the paper hasn't been released even now yet everyone knows about it..gotta love the internet..lol

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Preview pic of the new Mosasaur :

[Seijun]

soooo pretty!

[tyrantqueen]

If I hadn't known otherwise, I would have thought it was a photograph of the real animal 

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

soooo pretty!

The blue lighting really makes it work there.  It sure has a great monitor lizard feel to it...minus the flippers and it could be hanging out in a tree or desert today.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

If I hadn't known otherwise, I would have thought it was a photograph of the real animal 

Here's hoping the production piece looks as good.

It said it will be up for pre-order soon. I'm kinda hoping for Feb-March for it. Then we can squeeze in another piece or two next year..

[tyrantqueen]

If I hadn't known otherwise, I would have thought it was a photograph of the real animal 

Here's hoping the production piece looks as good.

It said it will be up for pre-order soon. I'm kinda hoping for Feb-March for it. Then we can squeeze in another piece or two next year..

I think it will. Jorge Blanco usually does not disappoint

[Dan]

I didn't think it was possible, but Jorge really has outdone himself with the detail here. Even without seeing if they kept the shark at the base, it's really stunning. I wonder what Dr. Smith thinks?

[tanystropheus]

Preview pic of the new Mosasaur :

Amazing. How much is this stunning beauty?

I think this just might be the best Dinosauria model of all time!