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Paleoart to inspire figures

Started by Reptilia, January 14, 2017, 04:28:49 AM

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Reptilia

I've noticed a couple of striking resemblances between recently released raptor figures and pre-existing pieces of paleoart:

Papo 2016 Velociraptor



Sideshow Collectibles 2011 Protoceratops vs Velociraptor diorama



Safari Ltd 2017 Velociraptor



"The Velociraptor hunting dance" by Emily Willoughby (2013)




So, following the same principle, here's a few suggestions for future models I'd like to see from specific companies:

Dunkleosteus (Collecta)



Terror bird (Papo)



Therizinosaurus (Rebor)



Flaffy

I'd very much rather toy companies and sculptors come up with their own ideas and interpretations.

stargatedalek

Aside from the fingers I've always liked that Therizinosaurus, if I were to make a Therizinosaur I would consider giving it a similar tail.

Reptilia

#3
Three more suggestions for either Papo or Rebor:

Feathered T-Rex



Herrerasaurus



Postosuchus


stargatedalek

I hadn't realized quite how shrink-wrapped that Herrerasaurus was before seeing it on this angle. That is not an animal that should have any sort of ridge visible along its back...

More reason why it's my least favorite playable in The Isle :P

Reptilia

#5
Swimming Spinosaurus (Papo)


Reptilia

#6
Looking for Schleich's inspirations on Google made me think to this old thread of mine, specifically with this one:



It would make a pretty nice reference for Papo or Rebor, I think.

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