David Silva's Beasts of the Mesozoic: Ceratopsian Series - WAVE TWO SHIPPING!

[PhilSauria]

For my money (and they WILL be getting my money), that is a great Triceratops figure!

That and the Styracosaurus will be ending up on my shelves for sure.

[ZoPteryx]

Wow, liking this one a lot more than I thought I would!    Also, does this tweet from David make it sound like it's going to be one of the starting species?

Matt Holt and myself teamed up for the paint on this one and it will be part of the main #Kickstarter campaign on Sept. 17th 2019!

[Faelrin]

Yes, it is supposed to be one of the initial selection's alongside the Styracosaurus, Monoclonius, and Zuniceratops. Which minus the Monoclonius, are featured in the new banner artwork for the campaign, which I'm not sure was posted yet, so I'll post it below:




Today's post is an amazing piece of artwork for the kickstarter exclusive Monoclonius, from one of the original artist's (Ezra Tucker), that worked on artwork for the Dino Riders line (I also highly encourage everyone to check out one of the link's below to read what Mr. Silva wrote about this):

https://www.facebook.com/BeastSculptKit/photos/a.125819777433236/3068628786485639/?type=3&theater

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PIRrQF_IE/

[Stuckasaurus (Dino Dad Reviews)]

WOW! I love the retro-style muddy golden glow of this painting!

[LeapingLaelaps]

I really hope David offers some sort of poster of that picture, it's absolutely breathtaking!

[suspsy]

I'd like to see this artist do more BotM package art, please and thank you!

[CityRaptor]

Oh hey, it's basically an updated, more realistic version of this:


Probably no surprise, given that the BOTM Monoclonius hommages the DR one.

Also: Using that one as my new wallpaper.

[Faelrin]

Oh wow it really does resemble the original Dino Riders Monoclonius artwork. I had no idea.

I too would love a print of this. I still have the one done by Mark Schultz from the first kickstarter (and framed of course).

[suspsy]

Really wish that Tucker had included a pterosaur flying in the background!

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

its a long shot but i would really dig some armor as a stretch goal lol

[amargasaurus cazaui]

I think I might splurge on the juvenile triceratops...it isn't perfect, but I like the colors and patterns and the overall model doesn't miss by much

[Killekor]

I really like the package art of the Monoclonius!
It is my favorite one of the entire line, mainly because it looks more like a drawing than a graphic art. And the Monoclonius itself it's my favorite model of the line, with the Styracosaurus and the Centrosaurus.

Killekor

[Dinoguy2]

Man, just when I was considering switching to the small Triceratops, they pull me back to Monoclonius with this box art.

its a long shot but i would really dig some armor as a stretch goal lol

That would be amazing, but I doubt they could make it happen without a license...

What about some different kind of saddle/armor that's not a direct DinoRiders ripoff? And a little generic shark-headed action figure?

[postsaurischian]

its a long shot but i would really dig some armor as a stretch goal lol

  Weapons are ugly! Dinosaurs with weapons are even uglier .

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Man, just when I was considering switching to the small Triceratops, they pull me back to Monoclonius with this box art.

its a long shot but i would really dig some armor as a stretch goal lol

That would be amazing, but I doubt they could make it happen without a license...

What about some different kind of saddle/armor that's not a direct DinoRiders ripoff? And a little generic shark-headed action figure?

I honestly have no idea who has the DR license at his point. I do recall a new movie or tv series being talked about years back.  I would be happy with something similar or in the same vein. I think others have done that imaginext and a few Asian companies.

its a long shot but i would really dig some armor as a stretch goal lol

  Weapons are ugly! Dinosaurs with weapons are even uglier .

That's why they can come off! lol 

Honestly I find a lot of beauty in say "blades" of various kinds, but to each their own.  To semi-quote Dr Evil.. "Dinosaurs with frickin' laser beams! "

[Faelrin]

Doesn't Mattel have it? I could have sworn I heard something about that a while ago.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Doesn't Mattel have it? I could have sworn I heard something about that a while ago.

That would be great if so.

[Appalachiosaurus]

I wonder why he decided to give the Triceratops a fully keratinized head while all the others are scaly.

[Brontozaurus]

Doesn't Mattel have it? I could have sworn I heard something about that a while ago.

IIRC Mattel bought Tyco, which would have given them the license. They've sometimes homaged Dino Riders in their Imaginext line, with more than a few dinosaurs in futuristic armour popping up. Obviously they've got enough dinosaurs on their plate with the Jurassic World license, but with the success of that I wouldn't be surprised if a Dino Riders revival pops up at some point.

[Dinoguy2]

Doesn't Mattel have it? I could have sworn I heard something about that a while ago.

IIRC Mattel bought Tyco, which would have given them the license. They've sometimes homaged Dino Riders in their Imaginext line, with more than a few dinosaurs in futuristic armour popping up. Obviously they've got enough dinosaurs on their plate with the Jurassic World license, but with the success of that I wouldn't be surprised if a Dino Riders revival pops up at some point.

If they own the property, I would bet they're at least exploring the possibility of producing or at least licensing out a movie or TV show or something. But maybe they don't want to compete with their JW line, which despite being more expensive for them to produce since they pay for that license, is more popular.

I thought I heard Mattel was in rough financial shape. Maybe they'll start selling off some of their unused brand holdings.