2012 Figures

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

My assumption would be the same size / scale as the older ones.

[Jetoar]

New models of Favorite are cool and they are better than older models. I look forward to see in Spain  .

[DinoToyForum]

Well, if it is supposed to be Plesiosaurus then this figure, at least, isn't an improvement over the original.

Now, if someone with the right knowhow - say, a plesiosaur researcher - would only review the original for the blog. *Prods Adam with a stick*

I never once said I would review the Favorite Plesiosaurus.  I'm a terrible liar.

[Horridus]

Has anyone posted this, yet? Looks like they're remaking their Brachiosaurus desktop model, too. Looks nice, but I kinda hope that's not the final color scheme. I wonder, though - is it really Brachiosaurus, or Giraffatitan? I can't yet discern the difference.

Based on the length of the torso, I'm tempted to go with Giraffatitan. Compare with the Carnegie model that has been confirmed as B. altithorax:





Still, we need a bigger photo and a closer look at the head, really.

[John]

Has anyone posted this, yet? Looks like they're remaking their Brachiosaurus desktop model, too. Looks nice, but I kinda hope that's not the final color scheme. I wonder, though - is it really Brachiosaurus, or Giraffatitan? I can't yet discern the difference.

Based on the length of the torso, I'm tempted to go with Giraffatitan. Compare with the Carnegie model that has been confirmed as B. altithorax:





Still, we need a bigger photo and a closer look at the head, really.

On the Japanese Favorite site,there are a few more photos of the model including better shots of it's head and it is based on the Felch Quarry skull now labelled as Brachiosaurus sp.,which makes it a representative of Brachiosaurus altithorax (much like the new Carnegie Museum model).On another note,the new "Soft Model Series reborn" brachiosaur model is actually Giraffatitan brancai.
Here's the link:
www.f-favorite.net/contents/weblog/products/000255.cgi

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Just saw these looking at that page : http://www.f-favorite.net/SHOP/193776/875843/list.html

Would love to have that set of baby dinos to repaint.

[Lio99]

If i was to get 2 or 3 new schleich dinos which ones should i get?

[SBell]

If i was to get 2 or 3 new schleich dinos which ones should i get?

The Shonisaurus, the Desmatosuchus, and the Kronosaurus  . Unless you meant current ones, then I don't really ave anything to offer there...

[Lio99]

I mean the new ones

[SBell]

I mean the new ones

I know, I was mostly kidding around. Although to be honest there's not a single one that will be joining my shelves this year, so I am more than a little biased against them anyway.

[tanystropheus]

I mean the new ones

I have the 2012 versions of the Brachiosaurus and the Quetzalcoatlus, and I do like them quite a bit 

[Simon]

Looks like I'll have to open up some more shelf space - those new Favorite dinos look very collectible - another company turns up the quality a notch (not that their first try wasn't impressive ... )

That desktop Brachiosaurus is tantalizingly familiar - maybe its the brown color - it looks like it could have been sculpted by Max Salas ...

[Horridus]

On the Japanese Favorite site,there are a few more photos of the model including better shots of it's head and it is based on the Felch Quarry skull now labelled as Brachiosaurus sp.,which makes it a representative of Brachiosaurus altithorax (much like the new Carnegie Museum model).On another note,the new "Soft Model Series reborn" brachiosaur model is actually Giraffatitan brancai.
Here's the link:
www.f-favorite.net/contents/weblog/products/000255.cgi

OK, thanks for clearing that one up!

[DC]

If i was to get 2 or 3 new schleich dinos which ones should i get?

I would suggest the Apatosaurus.  The Schleich reconstruction is distinct, for a robust species.  Saichania is a Schleich only.   

[Horridus]

Saichania is a Schleich only.

It isn't, strictly speaking - I believe there's a Dinotales version, although of course that's harder to come by in these Western parts. And rather small.

The Schleich version is OK - its body is the wrong shape and it suffers from polydactyly, but it could be worse.

[Dan]

New 2012 releases for the Dinosaur Train line, with a few possibly noteworthy species, such as Lesothosaurus and Kosmoceratops.

http://www.tomy.com/dinosaurtrain/InterAction+Figures/p-1?icid=ms_dinotrain_body%3AwebAct_dinotrain_body



Because, you know. Allosaurus isn't exciting until he's in a coat of many colors.

[SBell]

New 2012 releases for the Dinosaur Train line, with a few possibly noteworthy species, such as Lesothosaurus and Kosmoceratops.

http://www.tomy.com/dinosaurtrain/InterAction+Figures/p-1?icid=ms_dinotrain_body%3AwebAct_dinotrain_body



Because, you know. Allosaurus isn't exciting until he's in a coat of many colors.

My kids love their Allosaurus dream coat figure!

I notice no new collectibles--that makes me sad, I was really hoping they would do their small mammals, and maybe the fish from the Spinosaurus episode (I haven't seen many episodes, so I am thinking there are many others that would be great as well).  Much like the Dinosaur King figures, I am very fond of these figures--normally garish colours bug me, but for these ones, I don't mind. I just wish they'd stop with the females-with-lashes thing.  Dinosaurs didn't have hair!

[tyrantqueen]

My kids love their Allosaurus dream coat figure!

I notice no new collectibles--that makes me sad, I was really hoping they would do their small mammals, and maybe the fish from the Spinosaurus episode (I haven't seen many episodes, so I am thinking there are many others that would be great as well).  Much like the Dinosaur King figures, I am very fond of these figures--normally garish colours bug me, but for these ones, I don't mind. I just wish they'd stop with the females-with-lashes thing.  Dinosaurs didn't have hair!

They're for kids. Dinosaurs don't ride on trains either.

Oh and the Allo's hands are facing the wrong way

[Seijun]

Dinosaur train toys are remarkably accurate, considering they were made for toddlers.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Eh the bright colors are for kids I get that..lol

I do kinda like the Allosaurus anyway.. Heck I collected Beanie Babies once..still have a few..heh heh