PNSO new for 2017

[stargatedalek]

I would rather have a giant vinyl Nyctosaurus than a "luxury" one ala this Tyrannosaurus set. It could easily be 1:3-1:2 scale to fit alongside the CollectA supreme pterosaurs if it was as large as the PNSO Sauropods.

[tanystropheus]

T-rex doesn't look bad. It seem over textured without being over textured, if that even makes sense. Very wrinkly. Like a very strange cross between Battat and REBOR.

Excited about all the dinosaur choices. I can't wait for the Mosasaurus, especially after owning the impressive Basilosaurus.

Very much looking forward to a definitive Amargasaurus. The CollectA version came close but looks a bit off to me.

I have the mini Nyctosaurus and I will get the Sr. Nycto, as well.

[tanystropheus]

I would rather have a giant vinyl Nyctosaurus than a "luxury" one ala this Tyrannosaurus set. It could easily be 1:3-1:2 scale to fit alongside the CollectA supreme pterosaurs if it was as large as the PNSO Sauropods.

Or a set of multiple Nyctos in various poses.

I wonder if they are going with the head sail/kite interpretation for this one...

[Halichoeres]

Thanks for that info, acro-man! I hope that figures in this sub-line are eventually released without the add-ons.

The species choices suggest to me that they are not going to keep to a 1:35 scale. The Nyctosaurus would have to be about 1/3 the size of their miniature one for that to be true, and I can only see that happening if they're an accessory to a very large Mosasaurus figure. A Nyctosaurus the size of this Tyrannosaurus would probably be more like 1:5.

I would rather have a giant vinyl Nyctosaurus than a "luxury" one ala this Tyrannosaurus set. It could easily be 1:3-1:2 scale to fit alongside the CollectA supreme pterosaurs if it was as large as the PNSO Sauropods.

Or a set of multiple Nyctos in various poses.

I wonder if they are going with the head sail/kite interpretation for this one...

A little flock would be super cool. All the art I've seen from Zhao Chuang seems to restore Nyctosaurus with a sail, so that's where my money is.

[Takama]

Size Comparison

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I would rather have a giant vinyl Nyctosaurus than a "luxury" one ala this Tyrannosaurus set. It could easily be 1:3-1:2 scale to fit alongside the CollectA supreme pterosaurs if it was as large as the PNSO Sauropods.

I would be in!

[Loon]

While I'm more a feathered Dino primate, I do enjoy a well done featherless dinosaur, accurate or not. However, something about the skin is off to me, it's too wrinkly. It maybe just me, but I would presume a scaly rex would be more smooth.

[Simon]

While I'm more a feathered Dino primate, I do enjoy a well done featherless dinosaur, accurate or not. However, something about the skin is off to me, it's too wrinkly. It maybe just me, but I would presume a scaly rex would be more smooth.

Clever, but you forget that feathers ARE scales (well, OK scales that have EVOLVED).

So the featherless chicken above is basically a dinosaur with its scales REMOVED.

Therefore a theropod whose scales were still - scales - would probably not resemble the featherless chicken in terms of its surface texture.

[stargatedalek]

While I'm more a feathered Dino primate, I do enjoy a well done featherless dinosaur, accurate or not. However, something about the skin is off to me, it's too wrinkly. It maybe just me, but I would presume a scaly rex would be more smooth.

Clever, but you forget that feathers ARE scales (well, OK scales that have EVOLVED).

So the featherless chicken above is basically a dinosaur with its scales REMOVED.

Therefore a theropod whose scales were still - scales - would probably not resemble the featherless chicken in terms of its surface texture.

But, a featherless Tyrannosaurus also wouldn't have scales, especially not reptilian scales. It would have bare skin as that chicken does, or maybe scales like those on birds.

[Flaffy]

Scaly (non-feathered) rex, by the amazing RJ Palmer.

I'd imagine a scaly rex looking like this.

[Loon]

Scaly (non-feathered) rex, by the amazing RJ Palmer.

I'd imagine a scaly rex looking like this.

Yeah, that's what I'm imagining, if the tyrant didn't have feathers, it would probably be more like that image. This figures scales just seem off; but, as a fan of the progression of science, I would be happy if more information about tyrannosaur skin covering would be released. Ultimately, it's not asthetics, it's the accuracy that matters.

[Flaffy]

I've decided not to purchase this model set. Due to it's high price, gnarly appearance, lack of feathers and exposed teeth. Generally not my cup of tea. We'll see how this 'luxury' line goes.
Oh also, here's the link to the 'luxury' T-rex on TaoBao.
Original price: 999 yuan, Discounted price: 299 yuan
https://world.taobao.com/item/544389216424.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-13827208240.40.VKuvgG
I'll save my money on some articulated horned friends coming this summer.

[terrorchicken]

that t-rex looks really odd to me, I guess  I must be getting really used to seeing feathers on t-rex now. Is that by the same artist who painted the brown feathered t-rex art?

somebody please put a sweater on that chicken, poor thing. 

[Loon]

that t-rex looks really odd to me, I guess  I must be getting really used to seeing feathers on t-rex now. Is that by the same artist who painted the brown feathered t-rex art?

somebody please put a sweater on that chicken, poor thing. 

Yeah, RJ Palmer did that are for some children's book where the publisher asked for the rex to be featherless. He also did a lot of work on the game, Saurian (which the feathered rex you refer to is from), and his art is featured on the Wikipedia page for tyrannosaurus.

[Simon]

Words fail me.  So I'll let a couple of quick photos of my just-opened PNSO TRex speak for themselves.  *Speechless* *STUNNING*

[spinosaurus1]

okay, i'll admit it. that looks pretty dope.

how long is the big guy?

[Simon]

15 inches long.

[sauroid]

that is beautiful. is it hollow?

[Simon]

*SOLID* SOLID PVC PLASTIC.  HEAVY AS HECK!!!

It stands on its own, or fits perfectly on the pegs on the stand.  PERFECTLY.

[spinosaurus1]

do you mind if you can make some comparison shots with your other figures. i just might have to reconsider my initial thoughts on this tyrannosaurus