CollectA: New for 2018

[Jose S.M.]

I just read on dejankins that there's a good chance they will get the new figures by the end of the summer, I hope it's true!

[Shonisaurus]

I just read on dejankins that there's a good chance they will get the new figures by the end of the summer, I hope it's true!

In physical stores last year in my country they were available in September and in July-August they were already available in online stores. I think they will release Collecta's dinosaur figures in online stores much earlier, especially at www.minizoo.com.au.

[SBell]

I just read on dejankins that there's a good chance they will get the new figures by the end of the summer, I hope it's true!

If you read the Dejankins blog it states that he, and the rest of North America, is currently quarantined from receiving any figures not sold by their exclusive NA distributor. And that distributor, Reeves, does not intend to bring in this year's models.

Unless that changed, which would be great.

[Jose S.M.]

If you enter to the CollectA models pages it says that they think they might be able get them, by the end of summer.

http://www.dejankins.com/collectastandard/2018-collecta-prehistorics-look-for-them-here-in-late-summer-2018

[Shonisaurus]

Ideally, as they began to be commercialized in the toy market both online and physically the figures of dinosaurs of each company (either at the beginning of the year, mid-year or the end of the year) was simultaneous global marketing for this way no child and collector in this case of toy or resin dinosaurs had to wait longer or less time. That would be ideal.

Honestly, it is a task in this case that, for example, in the US, news arrives later than in other parts of the world. I know it is a utopia and it is impossible what I mention, but I would like the commercialization of the figures of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals as scheduled by each toy brand or company of dinosaurs collection (resin figures) was simultaneously level global.

[SBell]

If you enter to the CollectA models pages it says that they think they might be able get them, by the end of summer.

http://www.dejankins.com/collectastandard/2018-collecta-prehistorics-look-for-them-here-in-late-summer-2018

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They always said that. The blog post came later. And he hasn't updated since. But maybe something changed. Given how stupid CollectA has been though, it's doubtful.

[Jose S.M.]

If you enter to the CollectA models pages it says that they think they might be able get them, by the end of summer.

http://www.dejankins.com/collectastandard/2018-collecta-prehistorics-look-for-them-here-in-late-summer-2018

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They always said that. The blog post came later. And he hasn't updated since. But maybe something changed. Given how stupid CollectA has been though, it's doubtful.

I just checked the blog post and Dean commented 3 days ago that they placed an order for the new figures, these is what he wrote:

Order has been placed for the first 2018 figures, and we hope to have them here within a couple of months. We're very glad to have been able to work something out to get replenishments and new items from CollectA. Check the CollectA Deluxe and Standard "Stores" to see when the new items are available.

[SBell]

If you enter to the CollectA models pages it says that they think they might be able get them, by the end of summer.

http://www.dejankins.com/collectastandard/2018-collecta-prehistorics-look-for-them-here-in-late-summer-2018

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They always said that. The blog post came later. And he hasn't updated since. But maybe something changed. Given how stupid CollectA has been though, it's doubtful.

I just checked the blog post and Dean commented 3 days ago that they placed an order for the new figures, these is what he wrote:

Order has been placed for the first 2018 figures, and we hope to have them here within a couple of months. We're very glad to have been able to work something out to get replenishments and new items from CollectA. Check the CollectA Deluxe and Standard "Stores" to see when the new items are available.

That's good news then! I guess we'll see what the timing is like.

[Minmiminime]

The first wave of 2018 models are now in stock at ED! 
https://www.everythingdinosaur.com/product/collecta-140-deluxe-iguanodon/

[PhilSauria]

Just watched Andy's review of the new CollectA Brontosaurus; he's impressed and so am I! Mine's on order and I am looking forward to its arrival even more now. This one's not huge, Malawi size or a tad bigger but IMHO one of the best Sauropod figures that we've had in a while.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA_ljDws7sI

[Minmiminime]

It looks really good! I was going to get it anyway, so I'm delighted it looks better than initial impressions

[Jose S.M.]

It looks really good, I had my doubts about it when some images showed up and the head looked weird, but here it looks fine. I only wish it was a little bigger.

[suspsy]

I like the small size. Easier to squeeze into a display that's running out of space!

Hope Minizoo gets the second wave in soon!

[IrritatorRaji]

For something so small it sure is detailed! Was going to give it a pass but I think I'm gonna have to get it now

[tanystropheus]

Scalewise, it looks like Papo's Apatosaurus has a new mating pair...

[Shonisaurus]

From my point of view it is one of the best representations paloartísticas of Collecta in regard to sauropods and is at the same height of genius that its diplodocus counterpart of Collecta 2013. The size is within the big size compared with sedentary Tyrannosaurus (as I call it) of Papo and the digits of the previous hooves are brilliantly sculpted from the paleoartistic point of view.


The painting is elegant, neither very conservative nor very colorful is in a medium term. The only defect from my point of view that has is the hozico of the head I see it too long and it reminds me (although fortunately it has nothing to do with it) to the snout of Agustinia Deluxe of Collecta, since my honest opinion is for me a figure of notable-medium or notable-high value, but not as much as other figures of Collecta this year.

Although many people are not in favor of that figure, I understand that I will be more positively surprised by the feathered tyrannosaurus of Collecta 2018, ceratosaurus and dimetrodon (those two of course) and even the estemmenosuchus.

As I always point out with my utmost respect to the rest of the members of DTF and the sculptor, but sincerely I liked the Diplodocus of 2013 from Collecta and even the Argentinosaurus of 2012. The figure is much more voluminous, more detailed (finely sculpted) and with a painting much better than the aforementioned sauropods.

The elongated snout is the only thing I do not like about brontosaurus.

[tanystropheus]

The elongated snout is the only thing I do not like about brontosaurus.

But is it accurate, though? I've noticed that CollectA often elongates the snouts of their ceratopsians but it appears that a number of paleoartists/model makers seem to be following suit. Their T-rex (w struthio prey) also has an elongated snout, but considering the number of skull variations of T-rex found, it may still be regarded as within the realm of possibilities.

My issue is how CollectA tends to smooth out (excessively) the snouts of sauropods (e.g. Agustinia)

[Shonisaurus]

The elongated snout is the only thing I do not like about brontosaurus.

But is it accurate, though? I've noticed that CollectA often elongates the snouts of their ceratopsians but it appears that a number of paleoartists/model makers seem to be following suit. Their T-rex (w struthio prey) also has an elongated snout, but considering the number of skull variations of T-rex found, it may still be regarded as within the realm of possibilities.

My issue is how CollectA tends to smooth out (excessively) the snouts of sauropods (e.g. Agustinia)

I sincerely, it is my opinion about the brontosaurus figure of Collecta. Unfortunately I do not understand paleontology, but it is true, there are paleoartists / model makers that lengthen the snout. They will know more than me in my case.

But honestly, I like sauropods with a blunt snout. It is a simple opinion but without the elongated muzzles are more scientific then I shut up. 

[Shonisaurus]

The latest news of Collecta 2018 dinosaurs and prehistoric animals are now available at www.minizoo.com.au I just confirmed it by email, I passed the link on the page:

https://www.minizoo.com.au/categories/collecta/collecta-2018/

[tanystropheus]

Ah man. I thought Bronto and Apato where same. So I bought a Apato. Now I need this Bronto too!

It's okay...as long as you didn't conflate Bronto with Camarasaurus.