Recent Acquisitions

Duna · February 13, 2021, 09:28:02 PM

A few days ago I completed this collection of "minis": Safari Authentics Series 1 (1993). I got two in a lot, so I searched for the other 4. I love the thick paint they have.

And yesterday I got a 1992 UKRD bendable / posable Tyrannosaurus to go along with my Stegosaurus. The paint is in incredible condition despite being nearly 30 years old. These are the worst figures of the UKRD collections, but as I have collected every figure of that brand from 1991 to 1993, I had to give them a try.
The rubber is soft and the figures have metal wires inside the limbs and tail.

And ... which poses can you do with them? Only belly flops.

Please DON'T LAUGH ...

Gothmog the Baryonyx · February 13, 2021, 10:01:16 PM

Ooh now that is nostalgia. I have all of those Safari authentic (though didn't know what they were called until now) and I have 2 of most of them. They are unfortunately all in the attic somewhere which is very full so I don't know where exactly right now.

CityRaptor · February 14, 2021, 12:21:06 AM

You know the Authentics ( and the Toob figures based on them ) are rather super-deformed.

JohannesB · February 14, 2021, 12:58:26 PM

I got this cute little (20,5 cm) chinasaur ("S.H. MADE IN CHINA") as a gift (I think it is rather nice for what it is), but I did not like the colors (purple and grey), so I painted it myself. I have no idea how old this toy is, like, say, five years old or decades old...

Dinoxels · February 14, 2021, 02:46:25 PM

I've sort of abandoned my collection thread, and I don't feel like updating it. I've acquired lots of other figures (including the Safari Ltd. Baryonyx), but here are all of the PNSO figures from the 2020/21 wave that I have so far:

That's all for now....more will come though.

Gothmog the Baryonyx · February 14, 2021, 03:10:59 PM

Very nice, I am interested in seeing an image of your Safari Baryonyx too, can never see too many, and it will be a while before it makes it here.
The Miragaia looks gorgeous.

And that is nice repainting on that unusual looking Stegosaurus, surprising to see such a long neck on an old looking toy too

Duna · February 14, 2021, 05:23:10 PM

Quote from: Failed archaeologist on February 14, 2021, 12:58:26 PM
I got this cute little (20,5 cm) chinasaur ("S.H. MADE IN CHINA") as a gift (I think it is rather nice for what it is), but I did not like the colors (purple and grey), so I painted it myself. I have no idea how old this toy is, like, say, five years old or decades old...

I love your repainting, it looks perfect on it and makes the figure safer. Because it's from the first years of the 80s, so it's indeed very old. I don't know the brand, but the circular seam and the dark purple colour is unmistakable.

Halichoeres · February 14, 2021, 06:06:49 PM

Loving the variety herein. Congrats to all

Callophrys · February 15, 2021, 06:30:23 PM

So, I got home from work and this was waiting for me:

It's an absolute beast, in every sense of the word!

Here it is with its Eofauna counterpart:

It's beautifully detailed, and the paint job looks stunning. I'm looking forward to seeing it in daylight and getting some better pics of it.

For info, this came from My Online Toy Store on Aliexpress, and was ordered on 29th January, taking just over 2 weeks to get here. Considering that included the holiday for Chinese New Year I'm happy with that.

SidB · February 15, 2021, 09:01:14 PM

You're right, it is a "beast." That was quick delivery, too!

sauroid · February 17, 2021, 02:16:47 PM

got these recently

Shonisaurus · February 18, 2021, 04:02:10 PM

My congratulations to all of your new acquisitions. Thanks for the photos.

Ikessauro · February 18, 2021, 05:03:00 PM

It's been a while since I posted here. Here's a bunch of things from Safari, PNSO, Dino Hazard, Mattel, Mojo that I got in the last couple of months. And a single Godzilla figure, I ended up getting for someone else and our deal it didn't work out, so he's mine now

Edit: the Dilophosaurus in the second pic is a one of a kind sculpture I comissioned from a Brazilian artist.

Finally found the Safari Incredible Creatures Gila Monster

Stegotyranno420 · February 18, 2021, 05:55:17 PM

sorry to bother but what is that dilophosaurus figure that is eating from

Duna · February 18, 2021, 10:11:55 PM

What a fantastic lot you got,

@Ikessauro You have a very good taste.

@sauroid Your selection is very nice too. I'm planning to get the elasmotherium, too ...

I recently have completed another two collections I wanted very much to get. I'm planning to describe all the figures in the UKRD thread one day, of course. But now only these two pics:

UKRD 1992 complete collection of 12 figures. My first ever dinosaur toy was the Pteranodon, 28 years ago, so this collection was a must for me.

And the UKRD 1991 complete collection was even more important for me. My love for dinosaurs as a child started with John Sibbick's art and Norman's encyclopaedia, so for me, looking at some of his drawings as real figures is a dream come true. I wanted that Allosaurus more than anything ....
These figures are MASSIVE, by the way. Very very big. The collection shrunk year by year, surely these figures were not cheap to produce. I have also got 4 more of the second paint version of the collection, they are more colourful, but my favourites will always be the black, grey, cream and browns.

I bought the 1991 UKRDs as a lot along with some 80s Imperial figures. I'm surprised they are in such an incredibly good condition.

I have no room to collect Imperial, so I will put all of them on sale:

sauroid · February 19, 2021, 10:10:03 AM

i love those UKRD pieces, i have a lot myself.

Kapitaenosavrvs · February 19, 2021, 06:10:24 PM

Quote from: Ikessauro on February 18, 2021, 05:03:00 PM
It's been a while since I posted here. Here's a bunch of things from Safari, PNSO, Dino Hazard, Mattel, Mojo that I got in the last couple of months. And a single Godzilla figure, I ended up getting for someone else and our deal it didn't work out, so he's mine now

Edit: the Dilophosaurus in the second pic is a one of a kind sculpture I comissioned from a Brazilian artist.

Congratulations! So much new Stuff here. The Irritator really is a piece of Art! I a really jealous. (Is there a way to order it, but outside of Brazil now?)
Dilophosaurus really reminds me of that one Artist on Etsy. She was mentioned here before but i forgot her name. She was mostly doing a sculpt one time and sold them painted. I would love a more detailed look at this work

Thialfi · February 20, 2021, 12:40:15 AM

Quote from: Kapitaenosavrvs on February 19, 2021, 06:10:24 PM
Congratulations! So much new Stuff here. The Irritator really is a piece of Art! I a really jealous. (Is there a way to order it, but outside of Brazil now?)
Dilophosaurus really reminds me of that one Artist on Etsy. She was mentioned here before but i forgot her name. She was mostly doing a sculpt one time and sold them painted. I would love a more detailed look at this work

I believe starting from next week (could be wrong on this one) there will be a sort of Indiegogo campaign for international buyers interested in the irritator. Be sure to keep checking YVYs Instagram @yvy_figures

EmperorDinobot · February 20, 2021, 11:00:58 AM

I got the JW Sinoceratops...the one with the holes. It's a fun little monster.

Callophrys · February 20, 2021, 11:14:45 AM

Quote from: Thialfi on February 20, 2021, 12:40:15 AM
I believe starting from next week (could be wrong on this one) there will be a sort of Indiegogo campaign for international buyers interested in the irritator. Be sure to keep checking YVYs Instagram @yvy_figures

Thanks for that info! I certainly hope you're right as that Irritator is a beautiful figure.

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