Papo

[kreativtek]

Regarding that Papo T.rex dentition, I've always wondered if someone had already decided to do a head or at least jaw swap of the "standing" one to the "running"version. With Rebor's rex already out, I can already imagine what it is, still I wonder what Papo would do with a third Tyrannosaur.

I know somebody on DeviantArt is thinking about it, but there's one big problem: running T-rex's body doesn't have enough weight to balance out the heavy head of the standing Rex. But I think it's possible with some additional modifications.

[DinoLord]

Yeah, I also have seen someone on DA contemplating it. They said that they'd have to bulk out the body though, and I agree.

[tanystropheus]

Regarding that Papo T.rex dentition, I've always wondered if someone had already decided to do a head or at least jaw swap of the "standing" one to the "running"version. With Rebor's rex already out, I can already imagine what it is, still I wonder what Papo would do with a third Tyrannosaur.

Is Papo releasing another T-rex? I remember one year Papo went crazy with the rexes (2 baby T.rexes, 1 standing brown T-rex, 1 running T-rex and 1 LE running brown T-rex). It would make sense for Papo to release another version of Allosaurus or the Velociraptor in all new poses (especially with the upcoming JW movie).  Another Spino wouldn't make all that much sense at this point.

[kreativtek]

I want to say one thing about the Pteranodon. Many people seem to hate it because it has teeth. I know it is not supposed to, but it's not entirely Papo's fault. The figurine was modelled after Jurassic Park Pteranodon, which also - for reasons unknown - happens to have a beak full of sharp teeth.

Take a look.



Papo simply copied Stan Winston's design. Too bad they did it thoughtlessly, but that's another story.

[CityRaptor]

Most here know that. Ironically the one who seems to have the most issues with that is a Jurassic Park Fan. And you have to specify that it is the JPIII Pteranodon. There is also one in "The Lost World" which is toothless.

[kreativtek]

You're right. As if that was not enough, TLW Pteranodon looks very different from the JP3 one, including colouration and shape of the head. Frankly, I'd prefer Papo to make a TLW-inspired Pterandon. Without the teeth and bulky body of the Jurassic Park 3 alpha Pteranodon, it looks noticeably more realistic.

[triceratops83]

Why on earth did Papo retire their Dodo? That was great little figure.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

The figurine was modelled after Jurassic Park Pteranodon, which also - for reasons unknown - happens to have a beak full of sharp teeth.

Exactly. The reasons aren't entirely unknown. It's maybe not as obvious in the film as it should be but like the venom spitting dilophosaurs they were an experiment, a variation that was bred to see what they had . Later version would have had the teeth removed I'm sure like the ones that ended up free on the island while these were safely contained.

[kreativtek]

Not sure if it has been posted before, but I stumbled upon something interesting while browsing eBay. Looks familiar, doesn't it?

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Some similar coloration..the first JP ones were also patterned similarly in concept art.

[kreativtek]

Some similar coloration..the first JP ones were also patterned similarly in concept art.

Do you mean early concept art? The only drawings I found picture the dinosaur with the stripes placed horizontally, not vertically. I think Tamiya's set has inspired Papo to go for this colour scheme.

[Concavenator]

If someone's gor the Apatosaurus already,then,could he please post more pics? 

[Hypsi]

Has the Apatosaurus been released yet?
The wait is killing me! I really want it.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Some similar coloration..the first JP ones were also patterned similarly in concept art.

Do you mean early concept art? The only drawings I found picture the dinosaur with the stripes placed horizontally, not vertically. I think Tamiya's set has inspired Papo to go for this colour scheme.

Yeah there is some concepts, I suppose they could be early, show hadrosaurs with a similar pattern and color.

[kreativtek]

Has the Apatosaurus been released yet?
The wait is killing me! I really want it.

Trust me, it's killing me more. I am waiting for the Apatosaurus and Tupuxuara to come in the mail. They should've arrived yesterday, but they didn't. I will post some pictures as soon as I receive the parcel (at the moment it seems to be stuck on the border).

[Concavenator]

Has the Apatosaurus been released yet?
The wait is killing me! I really want it.

Yes,it has been released.

[reinier zwanink]

Has the Apatosaurus been released yet?
The wait is killing me! I really want it.

Yes,it has been released.

Not at the urzeitshop

[Hypsi]

Trust me, it's killing me more. I am waiting for the Apatosaurus and Tupuxuara to come in the mail. They should've arrived yesterday, but they didn't. I will post some pictures as soon as I receive the parcel (at the moment it seems to be stuck on the border).

Oh man, that is always hard when the tracking info isn't accurate. Photos would be much appreciated when you get them!

[japfeif]

So again, ARE the Apatosaurus and the Tupuxuara available now? If so, where can one order them? The Papo site itself doesn't seem to even have place to order them, just a pic of them with the other new figures for 2015. And at Dan's Dinosaurs,  both are listed as being available for "preorder", but then do do a few others (like the Archeopteryx, who have been available for quite awhile now), so not sure how current the site is. Most of the other Papo dinos I got from Happy Hen, which doesn't even list the Apato or the Tupu.
Or is it a bit too early yet?

[reinier zwanink]

Yes they do

http://www.urzeitshop.de/
i got mine here
Good service to