David Silvas New Kickstarter: Articulated Dinosaur TOYS

[Roselaar]

That is one fabulous Raptor! I really hope we can add these to our collections some time soon.

[terrorchicken]

very very pretty birdy dino! 

[Silvanusaurus]

The velociraptor prototype is finished! More pics soon, but for now I wanted to show what each raptor will include: main figure (with flexible rubber parts for the tongue, neck 'collar', primary wings, and tail w/ wire), alternate lifted toes for running poses, base, and posing rod.

YES. This is toy.

[Shadowknight1]

If this is an indication of how the line will look, then I am going to have a distinctly hard time not buying every single one that comes out!

[Arul]

It will sold in unpainted condition right ? Im pretty sure this model will be success on kickstarter

[Dobber]

It will sold in unpainted condition right ? Im pretty sure this model will be success on kickstarter

I don't know about that, he was very specific in saying this will be a toy.

Chris

[Rain]

It will sold in unpainted condition right ? Im pretty sure this model will be success on kickstarter

Aside from the painted toy, he mentioned that there will be an unpainted, pre-posed kit as well.

[AcroSauroTaurus]

It will sold in unpainted condition right ? Im pretty sure this model will be success on kickstarter

I asked him if he was going to sell it disassembled, and he said that it would be released as a finished figure. (meaning put together, painted, etc.) so he said it would be sold painted.

[Rathalosaurus]

I AM DROOLING FOR THIS!!!

[Arul]

Wow ! So its gonna be in painted condition oh man...thats great no need for extra work

[Fembrogon]

First of all, I want to send you all a huge THANK YOU for your interest in this project so far. None of this will be possible without your support and I encourage you all to continue to spread the word so that it can become a reality. That being said, there have been several questions lately that I'd like to address here in one place for everyone. If I missed anything, please let me know in the comments.

-Beasts of the Mesozoic: Raptor Series Kickstarter campaign is planned for April 27th, 2016

-Each figure will be 1/6th scale (around 12" long) and include a base, posing stand, and one set of alternate toes

-Campaign will begin with three figures: Velociraptor, Atrcoiraptor, and Tsaagan

-There will be seven stretch goal raptor figures, and one possible Kickstarter exclusive variant

-Additional stretch goals include: an art book, exclusive package art prints, and one unannounced item

-Early estimated costs are $30-$40 per figure

-International shipping will be available

-Alternate paypal method contribution will be offered via my web site during the campaign

Thank you all again- you have my sincere gratitude. More updates soon- stay tuned!

I trust we're all setting aside a little money. 

[tanystropheus]

I might actually invest in this line. Imagine an entire collection of feathered dromaeosaurs!

However, I might be the only person here that would have preferred slightly less articulation as it seems to get a bit revoltech-ish at times.

[Dobber]

I might actually invest in this line. Imagine an entire collection of feathered dromaeosaurs!

However, I might be the only person here that would have preferred slightly less articulation as it seems to get a bit revoltech-ish at times.

I agree with you. Don't get me wrong, this figure still looks amazing and I'm definately going to get at least one....If not the whole line just depends how the Kickstarter is set up.

Chris

[LophoLeeVT]

i am getting it as soon as the line comes out!!!!

[Patrx]

However, I might be the only person here that would have preferred slightly less articulation as it seems to get a bit revoltech-ish at times.

Indeed - articulation only works for robots or characters wearing segmented armour, in my opinion. Living things look pretty ghastly all split up like that. However - even though I don't like the articulation, and I don't like Silva's style very much, decent-looking dromaeosaurs are practically nonexistent in this hobby. I'll probably be willing to part with $30.00 or so to pick one of these up.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Looking at the image the segments don't look all that bad to me, of course different positions can look..different.   The only other option is wire molded into a more rubber like body like Kenner did with a couple JP fgures, those with limited success.   It was stated there will be seamless model kits of these as well..so there is that option.

[Mauro "Raptor86"]

These are not models, they are ACTION FIGURES...of course they need articulations!

[Patrx]

These are not models, they are ACTION FIGURES...of course they need articulations!

Quite so! I simply find that action figures of living things tend to look a bit unpleasant to me on account of all the joints.

The only other option is wire molded into a more rubber like body like Kenner did with a couple JP fgures, those with limited success.

That's an interesting idea  - it could be tricky, though.
In point of fact, I think this is a really neat project as it is, and I hope these new "raptors" fly off the virtual shelves 

[terrorchicken]

These are not models, they are ACTION FIGURES...of course they need articulations!

yeah but does it really need that segment right in the middle of the torso?
dont get me wrong, the figures are fanatstic!

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

For a living animal I'd say all those are necessary joints. So they will help with a lot of poses.   I hope this is just the start, years ago, David talked about a whole range of dino toys like this, theropods, sauropods, all of them made in this manner.    Feathers make the joints a lot more subtle though.