Recent Acquisitions (Archive, March 2012 - July 2018)

[Roselaar]

For some reason I've always wanted the Schleich Kronosaurus, regardless of the fact it looks like a dog's tongue. It has a sort of pathetic quality that makes it adorable.

Well said and too true. I hope to find this figure the same way I found most of my older Schleichs: for cheap on a flea market. It just isn't as good as the Shonisaurus or the Elasmosaurus to spend more money on, but it does have a certain undeniable appeal.

[FUTABA]

I've seen it around on Ebay but it's always about £30 and I'm not willing to go that far.
Shonisaurus is another one I'd really like to get my hands on. For some reason I'm not overly fussed about the Elasmosaurus (I usually go crazy for plesiosaurs). It doesn't look all that detailed, but maybe it's just because I haven't seen it in person and the subtleties are missed (I hope). Also I feel Elasmosaurus is an all too common genus to use for figures and I'd be more forgiving of the lack of detail if it was a more interesting genus, as is the case with the CollectA Attenborosaurus. It's a bit drab but all in all it's a more obscure animal which stirs up my curiosity more. I just feel that I already have a billion and one Elasmosauruseseseses and another one won't make much of an impact on my collection. That's probably why it took me so long to get the 2013 Safari Elasmosaurus after eyeing it up for so long, although I'm glad I did.

[Bokisaurus]

I'd never seen those in triple packs before, except for the Pachys. And I'd also never seen the ones with bases before. Didn't know they existed. Where did you get them?

Got them from ebay. Not sure what the story is behind the ones with bases, but here is a better photo of it. Also, the parkosaurus arrived

[SBell]

I'd never seen those in triple packs before, except for the Pachys. And I'd also never seen the ones with bases before. Didn't know they existed. Where did you get them?

Got them from ebay. Not sure what the story is behind the ones with bases, but here is a better photo of it. Also, the parkosaurus arrived

They were giveaways with movie drinks at some theatres.

[FUTABA]

I'll have to keep a look out for those, they're really nice. (And I'm glad the Parkosaurus arrived. He looks so vain with his posture ) And I wish they'd have given them out in cinemas where I live. 

[Gwangi]

For some reason I've always wanted the Schleich Kronosaurus, regardless of the fact it looks like a dog's tongue. It has a sort of pathetic quality that makes it adorable.

Well said and too true. I hope to find this figure the same way I found most of my older Schleichs: for cheap on a flea market. It just isn't as good as the Shonisaurus or the Elasmosaurus to spend more money on, but it does have a certain undeniable appeal.

I really want the Shonisaurus but I think that one might take some more time to acquire. I've always liked this Kronosaurus too but I'm not sure what it is about it. Not very pretty or accurate but it is certainly a unique piece. I paid $35 for it with free shipping. I don't know if that is the normal price range for them but I know I've seen them go for more.

[Ikessauro]

These just arrived

[Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus]

Great haul!

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Yeah sweet haul bud !

[Ikessauro]

Thanks guys. Now I've gotta find that rarer T.rex version and the Green Triceratops from the Capsule Q Museum sets to get them complete...

[Ridureyu]

I got the CollectA-brand Kosmoceratops - you know, the one that has like fifteen horns on its head crest, so therefore it is "The Horniest Animal in the World."


So yes, it's a cool dinosaur with a cool head.  However, I really have to question the extensive nature of CollectA's dedication to producing zoologically-accurate models



OH COME ON, WAS THAT REALLY NECESSARY?

[tyrantqueen]

OH COME ON, WAS THAT REALLY NECESSARY?

Apparently some people think it is. CollectA are far from the only company that does it. Safari does too, as well as many artist produced resin kits.

You have seen the CollectA Megacerops, right?

[CityRaptor]

It's quite common among European companies, atleast as far as mammals go. Still remmeber the shocked reaction of a woman lifting up an AAA Entelodont at Dinopark Münchehagen.
And to be fair, it makes them more accurate.

[Ridureyu]

I was referring more to painting it brown than sculpting it.

Sculpting it is just fine, a lot of my dinosaurs have that going on

[tyrantqueen]

I was referring more to painting it brown than sculpting it.

Sculpting it is just fine, a lot of my dinosaurs have that going on

Well...it is perfectly natural process Maybe it has dysentery or something.

[Ridureyu]

At least it's not as awkward as saying, "This is the Vagaceratops NO IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT STOP IT."

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

At least it's not as awkward as saying, "This is the Vagaceratops NO IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT STOP IT."

I don't think the name is pronounced that way, more like : Vah-gah-sera-tops ?

[Ridureyu]

It's pronounced like "Vagrant," actually.  Same root word.

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Alright move over...coming through.....watch out for that tree !!! These are the 1/72 test prints of Gorgonzola's Amargasaurus models, or at least three poses I chose. The base and colors are Martin's of course, and I am always amazed at his work on such small models. Love this little piece and to consider it is smaller than a dollar bill.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Wow, he did an awesome job !