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[tyrantqueen]

I had a big nile crocodile model kit a while ago which I intended to use as a Deinosuchus, but the issue is that Deinosuchus had a much broader upper mandible than a nile croc, more like an alligator. I am a huge stickler for little details like that so I sold it on. Therefore, I recommend that if you want a Deinosuchus, use an alligator figure.

[Lanthanotus]

Schleich released a new Boa constricor model last year (I think) that, while scientifically not that accurate (inserted pattern/scales, /sigh) is quite nice though the tongue cries for some reshaping and recoloration (or amputation for those who want it easy). Sizewise it could go for a Titanoboa compared to lot of dino models (click!)

[suspsy]

Wild Safari made a C. megalodon figure in 2014, but as I noted in my review, it's not that great:

http://dinotoyblog.com/2015/07/03/c-megalodon-wild-safari-by-safari-ltd/

I'd love to see either CollectA or Safari tackle Titanoboa. Personally, I'd want it sculpted in the act of constricting or swallowing an Anthracosuchus, just like this green anaconda is doing to a capybara:



That said, I know my gory tastes do not speak for the mainstream audience. But hey, CollectA has put out mutilated corpses, so who's to say?

[Newt]

Anacondas are members of the boa family. They are probably more similar to Titanoboa in build and habits than are any other living snakes, but other boas and heavy-bodied pythons would also be fairly similar to Titanoboa.

[Lanthanotus]

I see the Senckenberg didn't change much since my last visit

[SBell]

The recent CollectA Anaconda is a fantastic figure, and fairly bulky--it would make a good Titanoboa stand in (and comes from the right part of the world as well).

[Halichoeres]

Do you dislike the Favorite megalodon?

[SBell]

Do you dislike the Favorite megalodon?

(I doubt you're asking me, but) I really like the figure as a Megalodon. I would, however, like to see a company, any company, try any paint scheme other than 'great white shark'. There are lots of different lamniformes to give a start--or just do something different.

Maybe give it the paint job of the ubiquitous WwD Liopleurodon scheme. And then make a Liopleurodon with a Great White scheme, just because.

[SBell]

Do you dislike the Favorite megalodon?

Never seen before, seems cool. I should widen my searches cause I generally limit it to Papo, CollectA, Safari and Schleich. But advice are welcome. I don't like Safari's Megalodon but I find CollectA's white shark quite a beautiful model so I think that I'm going to pick that one. Good to know that anaconda can be a fair substitute for Titanoboa.

The new 2016 Safari White Shark is also a fantastic figure, although there is a little more bulk to the CollectA, so it's probably better for that.

[sauroid]

has the Titanoboa been proven as a semi aquatic boid? if not then having an Anaconda head might not fit a Titanoboa's total appearance.

[SBell]

has the Titanoboa been proven as a semi aquatic boid? if not then having an Anaconda head might not fit a Titanoboa's total appearance.

Well, it's a boid, it lived in swamps, and was a bit heavy (!). From the little I could find with a quick search, skull shows closer affinity to boas than directly to anacondas. Behaviorally, it is hypothesized to have lived pretty much like an Anaconda.

And most likely, at the scale of these figures, the differences in the skulls wouldn't be all the obvious.

[terrorchicken]

I'd love to see either CollectA or Safari tackle Titanoboa. Personally, I'd want it sculpted in the act of constricting or swallowing an Anthracosuchus, just like this green anaconda is doing to a capybara:

is that a model or the real deal?

[stargatedalek]

has the Titanoboa been proven as a semi aquatic boid? if not then having an Anaconda head might not fit a Titanoboa's total appearance.

Well, it's a boid, it lived in swamps, and was a bit heavy (!). From the little I could find with a quick search, skull shows closer affinity to boas than directly to anacondas. Behaviorally, it is hypothesized to have lived pretty much like an Anaconda.

And most likely, at the scale of these figures, the differences in the skulls wouldn't be all the obvious.

I thought Titanoboa lived in a coastal marshland environment?

[SBell]

has the Titanoboa been proven as a semi aquatic boid? if not then having an Anaconda head might not fit a Titanoboa's total appearance.

Well, it's a boid, it lived in swamps, and was a bit heavy (!). From the little I could find with a quick search, skull shows closer affinity to boas than directly to anacondas. Behaviorally, it is hypothesized to have lived pretty much like an Anaconda.

And most likely, at the scale of these figures, the differences in the skulls wouldn't be all the obvious.

I thought Titanoboa lived in a coastal marshland environment?

Semi-aquatic--coastal marshes tend to have bodies of water. As I said, the evidence (from the little I could find) indicated a similar lifestyle, even though the details may differ.

[stargatedalek]

Aah alright, that was my bad for fooling myself with the tropical rain-forest swamps trope.

[suspsy]

I'd love to see either CollectA or Safari tackle Titanoboa. Personally, I'd want it sculpted in the act of constricting or swallowing an Anthracosuchus, just like this green anaconda is doing to a capybara:

is that a model or the real deal?

I'm not sure if it's preserved or manufactured, but large snakes are perfectly capable of swallowing prey that way.

[SBell]

I'd love to see either CollectA or Safari tackle Titanoboa. Personally, I'd want it sculpted in the act of constricting or swallowing an Anthracosuchus, just like this green anaconda is doing to a capybara:

is that a model or the real deal?

I'm not sure if it's preserved or manufactured, but large snakes are perfectly capable of swallowing prey that way.

It looks liek a museum-quality full-scale replica. If for no other reason then getting a taxidermied version of that would be nearly impossible.

[Dinoguy2]

Deinosuchus was pretty different looking than modern alligators, despite being related to them. Especially when it comes to the shape of the osteoderms which are totally different than any living crocodilians. Mark Witton aptly compared them to the bumps on the sides of a dalek;)

http://markwitton-com.blogspot.com/2016/01/deinosuchus-dalek-backed-alligatoroid.html?m=1

[suspsy]

It would be really wonderful to see a new Deinosuchus toy from any company.