Safari Ltd - new for 2014

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

It's not a repaint...

Well guys you heard the man. heh 

What did you think of the Rex ?  I still think it needs some pics from better angles myself..especially of the tail.

haha well IMO I believe it's probably one of the best sculpts to date of a Trex, especially the head. A great addition to the line. I've seen the sculpt in person and it does not disappoint.

The head does look superb..and thankfully looks REALLY close to my 1/1 Rex..( it's great to have validation lol ) .  The angle I 'm hoping is making the tail look short and thin..but if you've seen it in person and approve of it it must be thicker and long enough I assume.

[ChrisLikesDinos]

I don't think its much of a secret what the other Dino is anymore. I'm not saying it, but yeah.

I really hope it wasn't delayed though, I am not sure what the holdup on revealing it is.

[ZoPteryx]

Late to yet another party!   Really like the Sucho, huge improvement over the old one, I'm surprised how fast they replaced it.  Hooray for Monolophosaurus, about time it received a figure!  Looks pretty good, feet don't seem overly large but there does seem to be something funny about the jaw-line, maybe it's just the photo.  Brown color scheme is getting old though.  Pachyrhinosaurus sure has gone from a nobody to a somebody hasn't it?!  Not overly thrilled with this one though, front legs seem too long and the claws look too prominent; head is very nice though.  As for the Megalodon...meh.  The Ammonite looks awesome on the other hand, now I don't have to search high and low for the Bullyland ones!   The hominid toob is interesting, I'll probably pass though.

Now for Carnegie......hmmm.  Based on these photos, I'd say the new rex is about equal to the 10th anniversary one, the head looks better but the rest is sort of underwhelming.  My biggest issue is how smooth the skin looks, some feathers could've fixed that easily.   The feet also look unusually..."flat".  Same comment as everyone else about the tail, I just hope that's the angle of the photo.  I'm also concerned about the scale, I believe it was stated somewhere that it's only like 19cm long, that's definitely not 1:40.  Hopefully that measurement doesn't take into account the curvature of the tail.  Oh, and boo to the boring tripod pose.

[JohannesB]

That Tyrannosaurus rex looks nice, and the tail does not look too short - if I am not deceived it looks exactly right, when comparing with skeletal reconstructions of adults (It does look a bit thin though, but I don't know what the latest hypotheses tell about that). The pose is a bit awkward again, like most of the other Carnegie theropods, resting on the tail in tripod fashion it would seem. This Tyrannosaurus is very much in line with the other Carnegie theropods of the last few years. It won't stand out in the line (positively or negatively).

[tyrantqueen]

I'm also concerned about the scale, I believe it was stated somewhere that it's only like 19cm long, that's definitely not 1:40.  Hopefully that measurement doesn't take into account the curvature of the tail.  Oh, and boo to the boring tripod pose.

Where did you hear that? I was hoping it'd be a similar size to the Anniversary rex 19cm for a theropod like Tyrannosaurus rex is tiny. Even Favorite's Tyrannosaurus wasn't that small.

[ZoPteryx]

I'm also concerned about the scale, I believe it was stated somewhere that it's only like 19cm long, that's definitely not 1:40.  Hopefully that measurement doesn't take into account the curvature of the tail.  Oh, and boo to the boring tripod pose.

Where did you hear that? I was hoping it'd be a similar size to the Anniversary rex 19cm for a theropod like Tyrannosaurus rex is tiny. Even Favorite's Tyrannosaurus wasn't that small.

Here:

Everything Dinosaur got its first pics of the new Carnegie Collectibles T. rex dinosaur model that is due out in 2014.  The model measures a little over 19cm long and the head height is a fraction under 14cm.  The model is in approximately 1:40 scale

[postsaurischian]

How a good picture can change the opinion you have of a figure !



The first picture in the post above is so bad I can hardly believe it was done by a pro .

I'm also concerned about the scale, I believe it was stated somewhere that it's only like 19cm long, that's definitely not 1:40.  Hopefully that measurement doesn't take into account the curvature of the tail.  Oh, and boo to the boring tripod pose.

Where did you hear that? I was hoping it'd be a similar size to the Anniversary rex 19cm for a theropod like Tyrannosaurus rex is tiny. Even Favorite's Tyrannosaurus wasn't that small.

Here:

Everything Dinosaur got its first pics of the new Carnegie Collectibles T. rex dinosaur model that is due out in 2014.  The model measures a little over 19cm long and the head height is a fraction under 14cm.  The model is in approximately 1:40 scale

My simple thought: i don't believe it.

[KeU]

It does look much better in this picture. But I am still concerned with the overall lack of texturing on the skin. It looks smooth.
We need more pictures.

And 19cm sounds incredibly small. Even if it is the displacement of the tip of the nose to the tail.

How a good picture can change the opinion you have of a figure !



The first picture in the post above is so bad I can hardly believe it was done by a pro .

I'm also concerned about the scale, I believe it was stated somewhere that it's only like 19cm long, that's definitely not 1:40.  Hopefully that measurement doesn't take into account the curvature of the tail.  Oh, and boo to the boring tripod pose.

Where did you hear that? I was hoping it'd be a similar size to the Anniversary rex 19cm for a theropod like Tyrannosaurus rex is tiny. Even Favorite's Tyrannosaurus wasn't that small.

Here:

Everything Dinosaur got its first pics of the new Carnegie Collectibles T. rex dinosaur model that is due out in 2014.  The model measures a little over 19cm long and the head height is a fraction under 14cm.  The model is in approximately 1:40 scale

My simple thought: i don't believe it.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

It does look much better in this picture. But I am still concerned with the overall lack of texturing on the skin. It looks smooth.
We need more pictures.

And 19cm sounds incredibly small. Even if it is the displacement of the tip of the nose to the tail.

How a good picture can change the opinion you have of a figure !



The first picture in the post above is so bad I can hardly believe it was done by a pro .

I'm also concerned about the scale, I believe it was stated somewhere that it's only like 19cm long, that's definitely not 1:40.  Hopefully that measurement doesn't take into account the curvature of the tail.  Oh, and boo to the boring tripod pose.

Where did you hear that? I was hoping it'd be a similar size to the Anniversary rex 19cm for a theropod like Tyrannosaurus rex is tiny. Even Favorite's Tyrannosaurus wasn't that small.

Here:

Everything Dinosaur got its first pics of the new Carnegie Collectibles T. rex dinosaur model that is due out in 2014.  The model measures a little over 19cm long and the head height is a fraction under 14cm.  The model is in approximately 1:40 scale

My simple thought: i don't believe it.

The smoothness I think is an illusion. The photographer of the first pic really should have to re-take it..especially if that's a catalog shot. Lot's of glossy lighting instead of matte and there is blurring there as well.  The head detail shot shows much more..and looks quite a bit better.  Just look at the area around the eye socket..lots of bumps and lines forming the details..let your eye roam back over the head and over the top of the neck..you can see bumps, lines and scales everywhere under the paint job.  You have to remember Safari doesn't really use washes of paint much. That is what brings out detail more than anything. All of Forest's pieces have been VERY well detailed in the original sculpt, now whether Safari is able to bring that out through casting , paintwork and apparently photography.. is another matter entirely. 

It does sound a bit small..especially when compared with it's predecessors.  The Red Anniversary Rex ( RAR) is 16 x 26 cm .  I suppose the tail curl could explain the length...though if the ( RAR ) tail was unbent it would be even longer.  The height should about the same.  Now maybe it depends on which specimen this based on as well.

[Balaur]

Thats what I thought postsaurischian!

That picture makes the figure looks a biklion times better. While ai am upset wt the tripod pose, this looks like a fantastic figure! My opinion has changed. I am definentsally getting the rex, and the Velociraptor (if it doesn't tripod on us)

[Concavenator]

I'm really worried if Carnegie will release the feathered one for 2014 or not...
Remember guys...back in 2011...the Brachio was revealed and w'all were thinking that Carnegie would release a theropod in 2012 (the Concavenator )
Basically the plans changed in the last minute.
Carnegie could get lazy and delay the (Velociraptor?) for 2015.Then they wouldn't have to look for a species to do.Isn't it strange that they already revealed the Tyrannosaurus and the other Safari figures and we're waiting to see another Carnegie figure?Somewhat looks strange...Ah,I'd be really really disappointed if Carnegie releases just one figure for 2014... 
I'm worried of that.
Maybe someone of us should ask Safari if they have plans of having another figure for the Carnegie Collection for 2014.

[Daspletodave]

I don't think Carnegie is "lazy" - but production problems are basically beyond their control. Afterall, the figures are made and painted in China, and then shipped by boat overseas. Remember the Papo Brachio - it was delayed for that reason. The larger the figure - the longer it takes to set in the mold, and the longer it takes to paint - especially if it has a fancy paint job. Also, I'm sure they don't release a new figure until they have a set quota ready for the store shelves. How many that is exactly is anybody's guess - 1,000? 10,000? Who knows.
As for the new Carnegie T-Rex, I am underwhelmed. The paint scheme is great (although it may be different on the released models) but the pose is boring, and too similar to the brown T-Rex from 1998. Still it is a Carnegie so I will get one. The size doesn't matter to me, I like the Favorite T-Rexes just as much as my Battat T-Rexes.
This will be a big seller, because it is Tyrannosaurus, the MOST popular dinosaur of all time.

[KeU]

That might be the reason. Or maybe they have limited slots in Safari's production.
Other reasons might include Roger's workload and the extended verification phase the modelling process has with Paleontologists at Carnegie.
Or, they might be intentionally limiting their releases.

I don't think Carnegie is "lazy" - but production problems are basically beyond their control. Afterall, the figures are made and painted in China, and then shipped by boat overseas. Remember the Papo Brachio - it was delayed for that reason. The larger the figure - the longer it takes to set in the mold, and the longer it takes to paint - especially if it has a fancy paint job. Also, I'm sure they don't release a new figure until they have a set quota ready for the store shelves. How many that is exactly is anybody's guess - 1,000? 10,000? Who knows.
As for the new Carnegie T-Rex, I am underwhelmed. The paint scheme is great (although it may be different on the released models) but the pose is boring, and too similar to the brown T-Rex from 1998. Still it is a Carnegie so I will get one. The size doesn't matter to me, I like the Favorite T-Rexes just as much as my Battat T-Rexes.
This will be a big seller, because it is Tyrannosaurus, the MOST popular dinosaur of all time.

[Concavenator]

Where's the other new Carnegie figure for 2014?Has it been delayed? 

[Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus]

Wait....the T-rex is only 19 cm long? Say what??? 

[Hermes888]

I'm beginning to think more and more that we won't see the Carnegie Velociraptor unannounced figure until 2015... can anyone with connections reach out to Safari LTD?

[ChrisLikesDinos]

I'm worried it may have been delayed as well, I'll ask around.

[Pawnosuchus]

Judging from what I've seen so far I'll be getting the Sucho. It's a big upgrade from the old green one. I'm leaning towards the Monolophosaurus and the Pachy but not totally sure yet. The Carnegie T-Rex is a definite buy. I'm long overdue to replace the original Carnegie one I have in my collection. I'm not too worried about the size of the new one. If it's a bit small it can be a young one. The Megaladon is a no-go as is the ascent of man. I already have an evolution of man set that is FAR superior to the new one. The manufacturer slips my mind at the moment. The Ammonite has no interest for me. Anxiously awaiting to see what else will be out next year.

[Concavenator]

I like the ammonite and I'll probably get it.Hope next time they'll do an animal like that they do a 
Cameroceras  *orthocone* 

[Hermes888]

Any update on the second 2014 Carnegie figure?