REBOR general discussion

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I'm really liking these retrosaurs, but I'd like to see a different genus other than Tyrannosaurus. Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus would be nice for them to do in a retro form. Especially the Triceratops as a good duo for one of the Tyrannosaurs.

People buy tyrannosaurs..that simple really. It's the media's dinosaur of choice.   I would love to see all sorts of different ones, maybe some old Sinclair pieces too?   I do hope they continue the Primal Rage pieces somehow...I'm not sure how they could get those to sell as well..but..still.

Oh yeah 100%. Even Rebor made a statement (I forget which thread) about how Tyrannosaurs are usually the first to go out of stock and sell the best compared to any genus. I even recall them mentioning that making 1 Tyrannosaur a year does a company well.

I want to say I am not disappointed in any of these Tyrannosaurs, my only wish is to have a different genus to go along with them. I do think a retro Spinosaurus would sell well.

A Spinosaurus that was based on Stout's art would be cool, it's the most iconic retro spino I can think of.

[suspsy]

I'm actually liking the artistic direction Rebor is presently going in. It would be keen to see some Charles Knight-inspired sculpts.

[PrimevalRaptor]

Agreed, the retrosaurs are pretty interesting (and much preferred over the x-th JP "inspired" model).
Would love to see some other species down the line, imagine having one of Knight's iconic scenes as a diorama.

[Faelrin]

I would like to see an Iguanodon, and an Agathaumas based on Knight's paintings, from them if they do any more retro figures. Maybe models based on the Crystal Palace ones too.

[Gothmog the Baryonyx]

I would like to see an Iguanodon, and an Agathaumas based on Knight's paintings, from them if they do any more retro figures. Maybe models based on the Crystal Palace ones too.

they wont do those. They aren't carnivores. If they did I would probably consider getting them though.

[Carnoking]

An Agathaumas would be awesome, and perhaps more of a tempting undertaking given how the market isn't necessarily swamped with models of that critter.

[Over9K]

Looks like it's intended to be a "remaster" of the Invicta rex. That's going to be interesting. I'm already curious to see how this will look painted up. I think the sculpted detail so far is looking nice too.

That is specifically what they said... they've mentioned the Invicta T.rex as being an influence several times over the course of the development of the Retrosaurus.

Another Retrosaurus we've been working on lately, it's a HD remastered and more anatomically correct version of the classic 1977 British Museum Invicta Tyrannosaurus Rex figure. If you happen to have the original toy (yes that red plastic one) then you'll know it's a true masterpiece and has aged line fine wine, always thought it deserves more attention than it has received.
Oh and we'll name it "Plastic Love".

[Faelrin]

What they posted there is why I wrote that though. I probably should have quoted it in that post alongside what I wrote to make things more clear. Sorry.

Also yeah I recall them mentioning it prior too I think in regards to the 80s rex originally?

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I would like to see an Iguanodon, and an Agathaumas based on Knight's paintings, from them if they do any more retro figures. Maybe models based on the Crystal Palace ones too.

I had hoped David would do an Agathaumas for the Beasts of the Mesozoic line..if Rebor would I'd be a buyer.

[Over9K]

What they posted there is why I wrote that though. I probably should have quoted it in that post alongside what I wrote to make things more clear. Sorry.

Also yeah I recall them mentioning it prior too I think in regards to the 80s rex originally?

It's all good, I'm just so unbelievably amp'd about this one.

But Yeah, the Invicta has been one of a few iconic old school pop culture T-rexes they've mentioned specifically during development, and they've now hit them all with at least paint, if not full sculpt.

I'm pretty impressed with what they've done with this body, legs and some inter-swappable dew-claws, arms and heads.

[JohannesB]

Look What @REBOR_STUDIO  is cooking up





They said its a Remaster.    So dont go thinking its a Knockoff

I am liking it. But I have a weird pet peeve: if the tail is bent too much like some kind of "snake" (like if it seems to be broken), I will be put off, and I won't buy it. (The Invicta's T. rex has a tail that is practically straight, with but a very slight curve.) But since Rebor said it would be 'more anatomically correct', I guess it will be straight.

[Over9K]

I am liking it. But I have a weird pet peeve: if the tail is bent too much like some kind of "snake" (like if it seems to be broken), I will be put off, and I won't buy it. (The Invicta's T. rex has a tail that is practically straight, with but a very slight curve.) But since Rebor said it would be 'more anatomically correct', I guess it will be straight.

I think we can assume that 'Plastic Love' will be using the same body/tail/legs as the rest of the Retrosauruses...

[stargatedalek]

Considering REBOR's "non retro" Tyrannosaurus are less accurate than the Invicta, I don't exactly think them saying this one will be "more anatomically accurate" will actually mean that. What they really mean is "referencing more recent tropes".

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I am liking it. But I have a weird pet peeve: if the tail is bent too much like some kind of "snake" (like if it seems to be broken), I will be put off, and I won't buy it. (The Invicta's T. rex has a tail that is practically straight, with but a very slight curve.) But since Rebor said it would be 'more anatomically correct', I guess it will be straight.

I think we can assume that 'Plastic Love' will be using the same body/tail/legs as the rest of the Retrosauruses...

It be a partial re-use.  The shoulders behind the neck have osteoderms and ridges though that mean at least the body will be slightly different. It really needsa new tail as well to keep the same look.

[Fembrogon]

These Retrosaurs definitely have my attention more than anything else they've done yet - it's a unique idea among the dino lines out there, rather than the bajillionth JP mimic. I'd totally be down for more figures based on classic toys, art, etc - Charles R. Knight, Zdenek Burian, Ray Harryhausen...

[Syndicate Bias]

I used to like Rebor but idk now. Not a fan of their quality. But to each their own.

[triceratops83]

For those who are interested - the Dissected Compsognathus are available at Minizoo.

https://www.minizoo.com.au/rebor/oddities/

[Wheezy82183]

Does rebor retire their figure? I'm having a hard time finding any of them for sale.

[Bread]

Does rebor retire their figure? I'm having a hard time finding any of them for sale.

I am not exactly sure, but they are a member of this forum. Maybe they could answer your question, @REBOR_STUDIO
Also, it really does depend on what exactly you are looking for. For example, I have been recently trying to possibly acquire their Acrocanthosaurus, but the figure is quite expensive since it was made a few years back.

I know that Big Bad Toy Store sells most of their products. I recommend checking them out.

[JohannesB]

Considering REBOR's "non retro" Tyrannosaurus are less accurate than the Invicta, I don't exactly think them saying this one will be "more anatomically accurate" will actually mean that. What they really mean is "referencing more recent tropes".

Yes, of course. I don't know why I did not see that. Thanks for the insight. A pity, though, because I was really hoping for a "remaster" of the Invicta T. rex. But when I consider your remark - combined with the fact that Reborsauruses are less anatomically correct than Invicta's dinosaurs, I think we can indeed expect a "rehash" in stead of a "remaster". But then again, who knows..