Safari Tyrannosaurus rex wins Prehistoric times magazine's best figure of 2017

[Jose S.M.]

https://blog.everythingdinosaur.co.uk/blog/_archives/2018/04/25/wild-safari-prehistoric-world-feathered-t-rex-wins-award.html

Congratulations to Doug Watson!

[Ravonium]

Even if it is not entirely accurate (to some) in terms of feathering, it is nevertheless a beautifully sculpted figure and a deserved winner.


I knew since I first saw the figure (both in photos and in person) that it was going to be the winner this year.

[Shonisaurus]

I'm happy for Doug Watson, he's one of my favorite sculptors although there were other figures of the same author as good as this one like the feathered velociraptor. 

But sincerely, the feathered Tyrannosaurus rex is a figure that for me is excellent because of its paleontological precision and its details. That yes the only defect that has is its sustainability, although I have to say that mine remains without problems in my bookshelf and has not fallen from it to date.

[Mini Minmi]

Well deserved praise! It's a beautiful figure with tons of personality. I especially appreciate the little details like the scars in the face. This t.rex looks like it's been through hell and back, feathers and all. The sculpt is believable and lifelike without falling into the trap of innacuracies for the sake of looking closer to the general public's iconic image. I just love it! And the paint is as beautiful as the sculpt. The colors are both interesting to the eye and plausible on a wild animal.

[Lanthanotus]

Aww... another brick in the wall of fame for the omnipresent T. rex species. While I really appreciate the figure I'd rather had seen either Doug's Psittacosaurus or CollectA's Dimorphodon take away the prize.

[SidB]

Not surprised to see this figure voted # one, though there were several other worthy contenders. It seems that Safari has developed into quite the "force de frappe" in the world of paleontological figures. They have raised the bar for the entire field. I really do believe that this phenomenon is due in large part to the jettisoning of the quasi-moribund Carnegie Safari line, an action that spurred this current renaissance in the company's creativity and productivity. They have moved into the void created by the demise of the partnership.This event has given other paleo-artists an opportunity to really shine.Again, congratulations to Doug Watson.

[Reptilia]

I was sure either this or the Velociraptor, which I prefer. In any case Doug's win was never in discussion.

[suspsy]

Congrats to Doug Watson! I'll have to add this honour to the T. rex review.

[mgaguilar]

Congrats to Doug! Hitting it out of the park for three years in a row!

Have any other figures been able to compete with Doug's Safari releases?

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Congrats on the win Doug....I think they ought to begin polling a first second and third place....I felt you had three models worth the honor in the running for the title. My own choice would have been the psittacosaurus, but those little guys never get the love they so deeply deserve.....

[John]

Congrats to Doug! Hitting it out of the park for three years in a row!

Have any other figures been able to compete with Doug's Safari releases?

Actually,yes there have been those that are just as nice.
While the Tyrannosaurus was a deserved winner,the Kronosaurus,Giganotosaurus, and Diplodocus released alongside it from Safari last year were also serious contenders for best of the year.

[Shonisaurus]

My opinion, regardless of whether there is a lot of competition (there are very good figures from other companies), maybe the winning Safari 2019 figures could be Doug's triceratops and ankylosaurus or the malawisaurus, although I point out (since I know what happened in advance) that being awarded the Prehistoric Times award can be any of those two Doug figures, although there are very good figures from other dinosaur companies and prehistoric toy animals I repeat that compete on equal terms with the Safari brand.

[Doug Watson]

Congrats to Doug! Hitting it out of the park for three years in a row!

Have any other figures been able to compete with Doug's Safari releases?

Thanks actually it is 5 years in a row including 2015 when my Sauropelta tied with the CollectA Spinosaurus (I would have won outright if I had only bothered to vote)

2016 - Wild Safari Iguanodon

2015 - Wild Safari Sauropelta

2014 - Wild Safari Monolophosaurus

2013 - Wild Safari Gryposaurus

Thank you all for your kind remarks.

[Gwangi]

Awesome win, I knew it would be either that T. rex or the Velociraptor. It's criminal that I don't own the feathered rex yet. 

[suspsy]

Added a link to the conclusion of my T. rex review. And really, Doug, isn't time you let someone else win for a change?

[Roselaar]

Well done, Doug! It's definitely a good pick for #1.

[Faelrin]

Congrats Doug for winning 5 times in a row now. I had a feeling this one might win. I remember the first time I peaked into that new for Safari Ltd 2017 thread, and saw the Feathered Tyrannosaurus (among the many others). I have to say I'm really glad I did, because it was an eye opener moment for me, and I really enjoy having these models in my collection now (especially that feathered tyrant lizard king). No doubt I would have come across it soon enough on this forum due to its popularity, but I'm glad I saw it then for the first time, because it was the push I needed to check out this company's selection. I suppose it also got me more open to owning figures without articulation now as well, because that T. rex was just too nice of a sculpt to pass up (even if I was a bit behind in getting one).

[Ravonium]

And really, Doug, isn't time you let someone else win for a change?

I don't think that'll happen anytime soon, unless CollectA or another competitor comes out with a really good lineup (and Safari Ltd doesn't) in 2019.


If there is any figure I think is going to be declared 2018's best figure, then I personally think it will be either the Triceratops or Ankylosaurus.

[Doug Watson]

Added a link to the conclusion of my T. rex review. And really, Doug, isn't time you let someone else win for a change?

I am only after world domination that's all. 

[Bokisaurus]

No surprise, Big congratulations to Safari and Doug.
Unfortunately, PT magazine where it was announced made a HUGE mistake with the photo that accompanied the announcement! They have the still unreleased CollectA 2018 T. rex photo instead of the Safari, Yikes! I sent Mike an email about it

Speaking of, CollectA also won the non-dinosaur prehistoric animal figure with their Dimorphodon figure, so congrats to them as well