KeU's Dinosaurs

[KeU]

excellent analysis on Lucas I can't wait to have it on hand. One question though how hard is the plastic? Is it as hard as Essien or softer?

As hard as the material used for Essien.
But Essien has 4 limbs to spread the weight across.
Most of Lucas' weight is on the left foot alone.

[PhilSauria]

Great pics and thorough analysis. Yes, it is not the most scientifically accurate Giganotosaurus ever released (I'd put Safari and Eofauna neck and neck there) but it is a striking and very dynamic figure and as a potential buyer I am willing to overlook the science in favour of an amazing piece of paleoart, even if it comes down more on the expressive side than the accurate one.

And so speaks a collector who is currently addicted to the product from this company and juggling the funds to feed that habit. Thankfully Mini Zoo's payment plans make their acquisition possible now.

[Shonisaurus]

I figured that the giganotosaurus nicknamed Lucas had stability problems. Sincerely I like more his version in figure of collection of Vitae is a more finished figure and bigger, also the giganotosaurus of Eofauna is a figure done very well and is more scientific than that of PNSO. That is well sculpted and most importantly well painted. What spoils the figure is why you mention the stability problems that took them for granted. On the other hand, I do not like the PNSO giganotosaurus with its mouth closed, it gives an unnatural image from my honest point of view but it is an appreciation of mine.

The said would be a more beautiful figure if the giganotosaurus had a fixed base and if its jaws were not articulated jaws, but it is simply a humble opinion. I hope that my giganotosaurus arrives soon at my home and I hope that the customs agents of China and Spain will soon release him next to the yangchuanosaurus and chungkingosaurus of PNSO and obviously the ankylosaurus and megalodon of PNSO that I bought last May 2nd. Thanks for the photos @KeU

[Ceratosaurus]

Excellent review. I'll most definitely be picking one up. Could you explain more how you expect it to fall over? Does it just lean or come right off the pin? Where I live temparatures don't seem to affect my figures as much so im hoping I'll be alright.

[Killekor]

Excellent review. I'll most definitely be picking one up. Could you explain more how you expect it to fall over? Does it just lean or come right off the pin? Where I live temparatures don't seem to affect my figures as much so im hoping I'll be alright.

@Ceratosaurus : I think that he/she means to say that the left foot will warp over the time (like in the case of the REBOR Utharaptor which, from what I understand, uses the same tipe of method to keep it on it's base).

Anyways, thanks for your thoughts about the PNSO Giga, KeU! For me it's a total pass, both because there's something that doesn't convince me of the model, and both because of all the defects that you mentioned.

Killekor

[Ceratosaurus]

@Killekor alright thanx bud. If it is the same as the Utahraptor then there shouldn't be an issue. I received the updated version of the Utahraptor with a slightly longer peg which completely solved the issue. I'll just have to find a way to replicate it on the Giga.

[KeU]

Great pics and thorough analysis. Yes, it is not the most scientifically accurate Giganotosaurus ever released (I'd put Safari and Eofauna neck and neck there) but it is a striking and very dynamic figure and as a potential buyer I am willing to overlook the science in favour of an amazing piece of paleoart, even if it comes down more on the expressive side than the accurate one.
And so speaks a collector who is currently addicted to the product from this company and juggling the funds to feed that habit. Thankfully Mini Zoo's payment plans make their acquisition possible now.

That is a down side on this 'gold rush' of Chinese figures. Wallet is getting an intense workout.

Thanks for the photos

Anytime my friend.

Excellent review. I'll most definitely be picking one up. Could you explain more how you expect it to fall over? Does it just lean or come right off the pin? Where I live temparatures don't seem to affect my figures as much so im hoping I'll be alright.

For now, it is leaning.
By default, it is already not stable.
I am pretty sure it will soon topple with time or in warmer temperatures.
The pin provided is really thin, I am not sure it is capable of supporting the full weight of Lucas.
I still prefer PNSO's previous method of securing the figures.

Anyways, thanks for your thoughts about the PNSO Giga, KeU! For me it's a total pass, both because there's something that doesn't convince me of the model, and both because of all the defects that you mentioned.
Killekor

Glad to be of help.
Last thing you need is getting a pretty pricey figure and it not meeting your expectations.

[Ceratosaurus]

For now, it is leaning.
By default, it is already not stable.
I am pretty sure it will soon topple with time or in warmer temperatures.
The pin provided is really thin, I am not sure it is capable of supporting the full weight of Lucas.
I still prefer PNSO's previous method of securing the figures.

Thanx for the info. Could you tell me if the pin is removeable or fixed to the base?

[KeU]

Thanx for the info. Could you tell me if the pin is removeable or fixed to the base?

No prob.
The pin is fixed.
I can't remove it by using my fingers.
Probably can do it easily with pliers.

[Ceratosaurus]

Thanx for the info. Could you tell me if the pin is removeable or fixed to the base?

No prob.
The pin is fixed.
I can't remove it by using my fingers.
Probably can do it easily with pliers.

Thanx for letting me know. I appreciate your honest review of the figure. For some reason Vitae figures have never appealed to me and the Eofauna, although very accurate, just seems to lack that realism factor I look for in
a figure. I'll liky still pick this guy up and deal with it however needs to be done. It's currently sitting under $50 US after shipping on AliExpress which isn't bad. Any chance you picked up the Yangchuanosaurus as well?

[Andanna]

Quick question from a newbie:  has anyone ever tried inserting a longer pin into the leg of the model?  Shouldn't that fix the issue?

I know a lot of collectors have a preference for some soft material, but it apparently comes with stability issues if a single leg is weight bearing.  I am therefore looking forward to my W-Dragon figure whose weight bearing leg is supposedly made out of harder material.

PS: Warhammer player here.  Pinning is a typical technique in that hobby. 

[KeU]

Thanx for letting me know. I appreciate your honest review of the figure. For some reason Vitae figures have never appealed to me and the Eofauna, although very accurate, just seems to lack that realism factor I look for in
a figure. I'll liky still pick this guy up and deal with it however needs to be done. It's currently sitting under $50 US after shipping on AliExpress which isn't bad. Any chance you picked up the Yangchuanosaurus as well?

I am on the fence on DaYong and XiaoBei. Trying to limit my spending on wants.
And that is on top of ErMa. Still have not pulled the trigger on her yet either.
But I will most probably pick them up in the future.
Just not now.

Note that the lower prices on AliExpress is without the box. Which might not be an issue for you.
I wanted the box and booklet.
And it ended being cheaper for me on Amazon with my points in there.

[KeU]

Quick question from a newbie:  has anyone ever tried inserting a longer pin into the leg of the model?  Shouldn't that fix the issue?
I know a lot of collectors have a preference for some soft material, but it apparently comes with stability issues if a single leg is weight bearing.  I am therefore looking forward to my W-Dragon figure whose weight bearing leg is supposedly made out of harder material.
PS: Warhammer player here.  Pinning is a typical technique in that hobby.

A longer and thicker pin will work.
I am pretty sure of that.

[KeU]

A couple more shots of Lucas and Wilson.

[Syndicate Bias]

A couple more shots of Lucas and Wilson.

Thanks for the shots KeU. They're getting me through the weekend as I wait impatiently for mine argh

[KeU]

Thanks for the shots KeU. They're getting me through the weekend as I wait impatiently for mine argh

I understand the 'slowing down' of time as the package gets closer.
But I am pretty surprised how long your package took to be processed through Chicago.
Usually it is in and out within 24 hrs.
And typically, your PNSO packages arrive a couple of days earlier than mine.
The folks in USPS probably know I am really looking forward to Lucas.

Here are more photos to tide you through the wait.
It will not be too long before Lucas is in your hands.




Updated PNSO group shot.
With my stop gap measure of preventing Lucas and Wilson from leaning over.

[Shonisaurus]

Unfortunately the PNSO giganotosaurus from what I see in your comments KeU has stability problems. Thanks for warning I will take the appropriate measures to keep the figure stabilized as best as possible, as it has happened with the figures of other brands. It is a pity that these problems do not foresee the marks of prehistoric animals and especially when they are collectible figures and not intended for children from my realistic point of view. Likewise over time PNSO makes a new giganotosaurus that does not present stability problems as has happened with Rebor's yutyrannus.

Anyway, the figure and the painting of the dinosaur are beautiful what I do not like is the strange rictus or gesture that it has when closing its jaws, I see it a bit strange. I believe that I will happily pick it up next Monday and that day I am on leave for what is going to be a magnificent day, God willing.

[Halichoeres]

Thanks for all the photos! I'm not really feeling the Giga. Not really up to PNSO's own standards of accuracy and quality control.

[KeU]

Thanks for all the photos! I'm not really feeling the Giga. Not really up to PNSO's own standards of accuracy and quality control.

I don't disagree on that.
However, I might be harder on this release since I am a Giga fan.
It really shouldn't distract from the fact that it is a beautifully sculpted piece at a pretty reasonable price.

[Syndicate Bias]

Thanks for taking more pictures of Lucas. Mine arrived at my regional DC yesterday I was kinda hoping it would be delivered today despite it being shipped by yiniao and not Amazon directly.

It's dragging alright but the pictures soothe it aha