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[BlueKrono]

I agree. The variety of styles is appealing to me. And makes actually contributing a review less daunting as it doesn't necessitate outside research or bullet points that must be filled.

[stargatedalek]

Large mammals are a bad comparison for dinosaurs. Every single species of large naked mammal that we have is descended from semi-aquatic ones. Mammoths developed their fur for a second time, elephants didn't loose it in the heat (they lost it the ocean).

Are you confusing elephant evolution with whale evolution? I am not aware of a direct ocean living ancestor of the elephant. They are distantly related to sea cows and manatees but they went from the land to the water and stayed there. From what I see mammoths and modern elephants evolved from mainly terrestrial ancestors. Plus modern elephants aren't naked just like us they still have hair it is only reduced in its length and density. If you want to see how hairy they are look at baby elephants. Most modern rhinoceros have less hair than elephants but they still retain some hair and also evolved from mainly terrestrial ancestors as far as I know.

P.S. Found this interesting paper on modern elephant hair from 2012 http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0047018&type=printable

My bad, I must have been recalling some improper documentary claiming they had a common semi-aquatic ancestor with sirenians.

[suspsy]

The Yowie Anomalocaris:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2017/03/19/anomalocaris-yowie/

[suspsy]

Meet Keelhaul:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2017/03/21/kronosaurus-deluxe-by-collecta/

[BlueKrono]

Meet Keelhaul:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2017/03/21/kronosaurus-deluxe-by-collecta/

I gotta say, that is one of the coolest names for a figure I've ever heard. I don't think the Kronosaurus would have been capable of barrel rolling though. In crocodilians that action is facilitated by the lengthy, muscular tail. I don't think animals using their flippers, like sea turtles, would be able to generate enough force to detach limbs. Overall great review though!

[stargatedalek]

Meet Keelhaul:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2017/03/21/kronosaurus-deluxe-by-collecta/

I gotta say, that is one of the coolest names for a figure I've ever heard. I don't think the Kronosaurus would have been capable of barrel rolling though. In crocodilians that action is facilitated by the lengthy, muscular tail. I don't think animals using their flippers, like sea turtles, would be able to generate enough force to detach limbs. Overall great review though!

While they (and Kronosaurus) almost certainly would not be capable of "weaponizing" it, pinnipeds are great at barrel rolls. Even penguins and auks can barrel roll (in captivity), they just don't normally have reason to.

[spinosaurus1]

Meet Keelhaul:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2017/03/21/kronosaurus-deluxe-by-collecta/

I gotta say, that is one of the coolest names for a figure I've ever heard. I don't think the Kronosaurus would have been capable of barrel rolling though. In crocodilians that action is facilitated by the lengthy, muscular tail. I don't think animals using their flippers, like sea turtles, would be able to generate enough force to detach limbs. Overall great review though!

don't let their majestic swimming methods while swimming in leisure fool you. sea turtles are very hydrodynamicly efficient  bodies and can book it when the time calls for it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGpBvBfrvk4

that and also pliosaurs have the sort of body style well suited for maneuverability. their short, compact bodys and large paddle like forelimbs and hind limbs makes them rather well suited to quick turns and maneuvers. i don't necessarily believe it would of been a task used in predation, but it is a neat thought of a plausible form of display such as breaching basking sharks or looping manta rays.

[Sim]

Colin McHenry's study of Kronosaurus suggests Kronosaurus would have not been suited for twist feeding and had no need for it.  It's in Chapters 7-8 here: http://ogma.newcastle.edu.au:8080/vital/access/manager/Repository/uon:12164

[suspsy]

Meet Keelhaul:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2017/03/21/kronosaurus-deluxe-by-collecta/

I gotta say, that is one of the coolest names for a figure I've ever heard. I don't think the Kronosaurus would have been capable of barrel rolling though. In crocodilians that action is facilitated by the lengthy, muscular tail. I don't think animals using their flippers, like sea turtles, would be able to generate enough force to detach limbs. Overall great review though!

Just to be safe, I edited the opening vignette slightly.

Glad you like the name Keelhaul. I've come up with a number of pirate/nautical-themed names for my sea monsters: Manowar, Shipwreck, Brigantine, Sloop, Mainmast, Cutthroat, Knotica, Killick, etc.

[BlueKrono]

Awesome... Most names you hear these days are overused and unoriginal. Yours are quite good.

[Reptilia]

Fun review and stellar figure, waiting to read about the Styracosaurus too.

[CrypticPrism]

I'm surprised there's not a review on the collecta thalassomedon yet. I would do one but mine isn't coming until April.

[BlueKrono]

I'm surprised there's not a review on the collecta thalassomedon yet. I would do one but mine isn't coming until April.

April's only two weeks away. You can do it!

[CrypticPrism]

Around mid- April.

[suspsy]

I'm surprised there's not a review on the collecta thalassomedon yet. I would do one but mine isn't coming until April.

There's actually one in the pipeline, but if you really would like to write a review of it, submit one once you get the toy and we'll see.

[CrypticPrism]

There's only one problem: photos

I guess someone else could provide them, becuause I only have an IPad. Or maybe when I go to my grandparents' house for my birthday.

[suspsy]

No problem, I can provide the photos.

[CrypticPrism]

Thanks Supsy, I'm so happy you guys have accepted my so quickly.

[suspsy]

Well, as I said, come April, write and submit a review of the Thalassomedon and if it passes scrutiny, it'll get posted. I strongly recommend that you read this if you haven't already:

http://dinotoyblog.com/submit-a-review/

[CrypticPrism]

Okay. There's a low chance of any ability of me to actually do it, it's just a hope. I think you would do a much better job (scince you actually have the collecta thalassomedon).