Paleona's Favorites (restart on pg 3)

[suspsy]

Chaos Effect currently has zero representation in the JP section, so it's a perfect opportunity! The Tyco Pteranodon, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Diplodocus also have not been reviewed. Perhaps if they are, it'll be enough Tyco reviews to warrant an actual page for them.

Looking forward to reading about the Kentrosaurus and the Dimetrodon!

[Paleona]

I'm already forming some ideas in my head for Chaos Effect reviews- sounds like fun!  I'll have to get started on that.   

Thanks!  Looks like I've got my work cut out for me, haha.    I think a Tyco page would be great- I was actually looking for one a while back.

[joossa]

Your Carnegie Rex stands and balances on it's own two feet? Neat-o!

[Paleona]

Yep, I've never had a problem with it falling over!  The unfortunate scuff on the nose is from poor Amazon packaging. 

[Paleona]

Got the CollectA Diplodocus today <3  I'm really impressed with it, even though it has a very slim neck.  It's surprisingly difficult to photograph well, since it's so tall!  (That and I'm only using a phone camera  )




(hunting for tree stars  )

[Halichoeres]

Ha! I'd forgotten about tree stars.

[sauroid]

cool collection Paleona!

[Jetoar]

Do you have an amount of treasures  in your collection  .

[Paleona]

Thanks, guys 

Halichoeres- I just re-watched Land Before Time a couple days ago.  It's a beautiful film, in terms of art direction and story. 

Here are a couple quick pics of the dinosaurs I actually display.  All of my JP and childhood stuff is stored away, safe for when I want some nostalgia. 

I keep my Papo rexes out in my living room, sort of as movie memorabilia (the running one is being supported by a nerf dart, haha):

Not a good photo, but these are my favorites that I keep out for display, next to my desk:

The collection is growing! 

[tyrantqueen]

The Battat rex is looking chivalrous with that miniature sword (?)

[Paleona]

lol, yes xD  It's one of those sword-shaped toothpicks you're supposed to put in sandwiches.  He's wielding it like a cane    Works perfectly as a prop!  (and for looking good around the Carnegie lady rex??)

[Paleona]

My Papo Apatosaurus finally arrived- I had it on special order for some time.  There's a family owned hobby/toy shop in my area, and I like to support them.  Not to mention my dad fixes Lionel trains for the store, so I get a discount. 

Anyway, I actually really like this model- it really looks heavy, like it's really supporting its weight.  I know the neck is a bit odd, but I like how fluid the pose is, and the feet look great! 

Instead of basic shots, here are a couple more interesting angles of it:

[joossa]

It's a fantastic model isn't it? I know it's commonly stated, but I wish it was bigger.

[Paleona]

Yes, it is!  Even moreso when you're actually holding it, I think.  It would be pretty cool if it were bigger, but I'm pretty happy with its size!  It still takes up a good length of my shelf.

[Paleona]

It's been some time since I've been around these forums... warm weather always reignites my love for dinosaurs, though! So here's just some recent gets, and new pictures of some favorites (They're all square, because I've taken a liking to Instagram )

My old Kenner raptor with Safari's lovely Velociraptor~

Battat Dacentrurus hanging out in my potted palm.

This Sauropelta is still one of my favorites!! <333 Here he is on my crabapple tree. Who knew nodosaurs were capable of climbing??

Safari's new feathered rex is probably my favorite figure at the moment, though! He's so beautiful.

Hope you've all been well~

[suspsy]

Nice photography skills you have there. It would be wonderful to see you write another review or two for the blog if you are able to find the time.

[Paleona]

Thanks, suspsy, hope you've been well! Taking photos like this is a nice creative outlet when I don't have the energy to draw, haha.

I'll have lots of time this summer, so maybe I'll dig around for something to review then. On the topic of reviews, I hope someone reviews the new CollectA Styracosaurus soon! They're at the top of my wishlist, and I would love to see more pics of it, and read what other people think. (pretty sure it's got great marks all around!)

[suspsy]

Bokisaurus is planning to write a review the CollectA Styracosaurus, although I have no idea when it will be ready. There are still a number of Tyco and JP figures that need reviews:

http://dinotoyblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=5021.0

http://dinotoyblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=5249.0

[Jose S.M.]

Great shots and figures! I hope Sauropelta knows how to climb down safely!

[Daspletotyrannus]

Nice picture. Love the Tyrannosaurus picture

Great shots and figures! I hope Sauropelta knows how to climb down safely!

Nope that is why they went extinct.