Patrx's Collection (Fauna Prehistorica)

[Shonisaurus]

Thanks for the pictures "it is to open your mouth" in my case, my Safari 2020 dinosaurs are on their way by urzeitshop. It's a matter of days coming.

The two figures of pachycephalosaurus and dilophosaurus from Safari 2020 are beauties.

[Concavenator]

@Patrx congratulations for your new figures! Those two are very nice! I like the Dilophosaurus a lot!! I think it's without a doubt one of the best of this year's lineup from Safari, it looks so gracile and elegant, and there's a curious look to it.

I thought you were going to get the Deinonychus too.   

[Patrx]

Thanks for the pictures "it is to open your mouth" in my case, my Safari 2020 dinosaurs are on their way by urzeitshop. It's a matter of days coming.

I'm not sure I'm familiar with that figure of speech, but I'm always glad to provide photos to the best of my ability! I look forward to reading your thoughts on the new figures once you receive them

The issue with the Dilo standing without tail support reminds me of my Safari Coelophysis which stands with it's tail off the ground too, it has been like that for a year or more probably, since I noticed about a year ago.

The new Dilophosaurus actually has a lot in common with the Coelophysis, though somewhat smaller. They're clearly designed to use the tail as an additional support but are, in the right circumstances, capable of being balanced on their tiny feet. Pretty cool!

I like the Dilophosaurus a lot!! I think it's without a doubt one of the best of this year's lineup from Safari, it looks so gracile and elegant, and there's a curious look to it.

Agreed, I daresay it's actually pretty cute, which I always appreciate in a theropod reconstruction.

I thought you were going to get the Deinonychus too.   

I most definitely am–I'm really looking forward to seeing the Deinonychus in person especially. These two just arrived a little sooner.

[postsaurischian]

 I like both of the new Safaris you've shown and ordered them.
You've captured the Dilophosaurus' eye so well. Beautiful !

[Killekor]

Thanks for showing to us the photos and your thoughts on the new Safari figures, Patrx! They're both awesome, in particular the Pachycephalosaurus. Mr. Doug Watson did a really great job sculpting them!
Congratulations for your new acquisitions! I'm curious to read your thoughts on the Deinonychus and Sarcosuchus.

Killekor

[Libraraptor]

Stunning Pachy, and it seems I have underestimated their new Dilophosaurus. Looks quite elegant on this detailed picture.

[Halichoeres]

Nice photos! Glad to be seeing these guys pop up

[Patrx]

Time for another update!


Deinonychus anthirropus
by Doug Watson for Safari

My full review is on the blog, but wow, this one is great. I'll fix up the scuffed paint and warped toe on mine, and probably pick up another one for a full-on repaint later on.


Edmontosaurus regalis by Doug Watson for Safari

Another stellar Doug Watson hadrosaur, the scale detail on this one is just fantastic, and matches up with known fossil material. If you're on the fence about this one, have a look at it in person so you can get a close look at the sculpt. Brand-new research (October 2019) indicates the presence of a keratinous nail on the hands of these animals, so I might try to customize this figure in the future.


Atlasaurus imelakei by Shu-yu Hsu for Eofauna

Glad to finally add this one to the collection! It's quite beautiful and a great illustration of a slightly unusual sauropod.

[Shonisaurus]

@Patrx Nice photos of your additions the deinoychus, edmontosaurus, both from Safari and Eofauna atlasaurus are unusual figures. I congratulate you for having such good taste when choosing toy dinosaur figures.

[Killekor]

Congrats for your new acquisitions Patrx! You've bought some awesome figures!

Killekor

[Concavenator]

@Patrx Congratulations for your new figures, you have a good taste!

I have the Eofauna Atlasaurus myself, and it's wonderful. Without a doubt, it's one of the best figures in my collection. And regarding the two Safaris, I don't have them, but I want a Deinonychus for myself. I have been hoping for a good figure of it since I was very little, Deinonychus is one of my favorite dinosaurs.

BTW, I guess you mean Edmontosaurus regalis, not Edmontosaurus annectens. Edmontosaurus regalis is the species that was found with the crest on its head.

[Patrx]

Thanks folks!

BTW, I guess you mean Edmontosaurus regalis, not Edmontosaurus annectens. Edmontosaurus regalis is the species that was found with the crest on its head.

Yo, good catch! I'll fix that.

[Halichoeres]

Wonderful photos as always. The Atlasaurus is especially luminous.

[Patrx]

Thanks, Halichoeres! These have such cool textures that lighting them is part of the fun.

[Patrx]

Just got some new lighting and shelf space installed here! Pretty happy with the overall look. With the space being so minimal, I'm constantly trying to prevent the display from looking too cluttered.

[Bread]

Beautiful display of your collection! Are you going to add lighting on the shelf to the right as well?

[Stegotyranno420]

SO much like a miniature mueseum. Nice

[Patrx]

Beautiful display of your collection! Are you going to add lighting on the shelf to the right as well?

Thanks I probably will, at some point. There are some wiring challenges to be faced there. For now, the light from the tower is sufficient on that side, when the light in the room is on.

SO much like a miniature mueseum. Nice

Thank you, that's precisely the look I've been going for

[Libraraptor]

Yeah, museum style, top notch display!

[Halichoeres]

That's a really nice setup. Are the special few on their own shelves on the right permanent occupants of those positions, or do they rotate in the place of honor?