Safari Ltd - new for 2019

[Takama]

Personally,  I like Safaris model better. Because its the less Risky of all three of them.

I mean There is so much we are uncertain about Spinosaurus that i would advise Companys not to make one thats not intended to be a JP Ripoff or the like for the time being. From the way i see it, Spinosaurus was ill suited for movement on land with its tiny legs.

I honestly think we should wait until someone has the Safari model in hand before we say that the back legs are broken.  I mean I trust that the Sculptor was "Educated" enough to know how to make a Dinosaur model by now. 

[stargatedalek]

I didn't say they were broken, I said the ankles weren't bent which gave them the illusion of looking like humanoid/plantigrade legs. I fully trust that Doug Watson knows what he's doing. I didn't like some of the more speculative crocodilian features of the design, but that's just how art works.

As for how much we do know, it's more than a lot of people seem to like to acknowledge.

Assuming Spinosaurus moved very infrequently, or perhaps if it was trying to move more quickly than normal, it was physically capable of knuckle walking, though its fingers weren't designed for this and it would likely have been painful. It certainly wouldn't have been able to hold itself like this while standing at rest or for any great length of time.

As for bipedalism however, that is almost certainly impossible. It has nothing to do with balance and everything with how atrophied the leg muscles are, the legs simply lacked the muscles that are used to lock legs in place when weight is placed on them. No matter how long the legs were, no matter how many counterbalance tweaks you make, it's not going to stand on its hind legs. Even quadrupedal terrestrial animals don't typically see atrophy like this, and those that can move on their hind legs, like monitor lizards, have extremely strongly muscled legs.

Whether this means Spinosaurus placed their weight on their belly or their forearms were it to spend long periods on land we may never know.

[Sim]

Spinosaurus 2018 / 2019 - contenders for our cash update (provided that Rebor prototype goes the distance).

@PhilSauria, I'm looking forward to seeing you do an updated comparison with the PNSO Spinosaurus

[Minmiminime]

Maybe @PhilSauria could add the Favorite and CollectA versions on, too?

[Neosodon]

I think safari's Spinosaurus works well if you imagine it as a juvenile. The color, skin texture and folds seem fitting of a smaller animal. Were as shleich's has the more adult look.

[PhilSauria]

Maybe @PhilSauria could add the Favorite and CollectA versions on, too?

No sooner said...

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

It's funny that Rebor and Schleich have actually managed to impress me over the heavy hitters like Safari and CollectA.

[Shadowknight1]

It's funny that Rebor and Schleich have actually managed to impress me over the heavy hitters like Safari and CollectA.

I agree.  Though, Rebor did annoy me at first with their JP3 Spinosaurus.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

It's funny that Rebor and Schleich have actually managed to impress me over the heavy hitters like Safari and CollectA.

I agree.  Though, Rebor did annoy me at first with their JP3 Spinosaurus.

They would probably actually do a decent job on a JP3 Spino..it's sorta their bread and butter. 

[tanystropheus]

It's funny that Rebor and Schleich have actually managed to impress me over the heavy hitters like Safari and CollectA.

I agree.  Though, Rebor did annoy me at first with their JP3 Spinosaurus.

Why would it annoy you? Awesomebros and Paleobros will both get their preferred version. Everyone wins, except me and my wallet since I am interested in both sides of the spectrum (movie monsters and accurate representations).

[Shonisaurus]

Beautiful comparisons of the paleoartistic spinosaurus representations of the different toy brands. Thanks @PhilSauria  for the photos. All spinosaurs are magnificent.

[Minmiminime]

Awesome, thank you @PhilSauria  That is one beautiful assemblage!!😻

[Shadowknight1]

It's funny that Rebor and Schleich have actually managed to impress me over the heavy hitters like Safari and CollectA.

I agree.  Though, Rebor did annoy me at first with their JP3 Spinosaurus.

Why would it annoy you? Awesomebros and Paleobros will both get their preferred version. Everyone wins, except me and my wallet since I am interested in both sides of the spectrum (movie monsters and accurate representations).

Because I feel Spinosaurus and Dilophosaurus are unable to get out from under the shadow of Jurassic Park and are rarely depicted properly, so seeing figures continuing to be based on those depictions is rather annoying.

[Concavenator]

I got some great news: the new Allosaurus is now in stock from Safari Ltd!! 

https://store.safariltd.com/products/allosaurus

[y09urt]

I got some great news: the new Allosaurus is now in stock from Safari Ltd!! 

https://store.safariltd.com/products/allosaurus

Apparently, if you look at the rest of their 2019 selection, almost everything else is too. Including the Stego, Ptero, and Camarasaurus. Not sure if a mistake on Safari's part? 

[mgaguilar]

I got some great news: the new Allosaurus is now in stock from Safari Ltd!! 

https://store.safariltd.com/products/allosaurus

Apparently, if you look at the rest of their 2019 selection, almost everything else is too. Including the Stego, Ptero, and Camarasaurus. Not sure if a mistake on Safari's part? 

Yeap, you can bag all of them immediately. When they actually ship however, may differ.

[tanystropheus]

It's funny that Rebor and Schleich have actually managed to impress me over the heavy hitters like Safari and CollectA.

I agree.  Though, Rebor did annoy me at first with their JP3 Spinosaurus.

Why would it annoy you? Awesomebros and Paleobros will both get their preferred version. Everyone wins, except me and my wallet since I am interested in both sides of the spectrum (movie monsters and accurate representations).

Because I feel Spinosaurus and Dilophosaurus are unable to get out from under the shadow of Jurassic Park and are rarely depicted properly, so seeing figures continuing to be based on those depictions is rather annoying.

Fair enough. As far as Spino is concerned, I feel its image will change with the upcoming wave of Spino models (e.g. Schleich, WS and REBOR), especially with the Schleich since it is the most popular brand across a number of locations. Not sure when Dilo will get the attention that it deserves. Even accurate toy/model versions aren't quite that accurate.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I got some great news: the new Allosaurus is now in stock from Safari Ltd!! 

https://store.safariltd.com/products/allosaurus

You can bag and check out with all of them too.

free shipping over 40.00 and use code HOLIDAY15 for 15% off your order.

[Shonisaurus]

I give you good news! On Safari's website www.safariltd.com all the prehistoric animal novelties planned for 2019 are already available, I have a link,

https://store.safariltd.com/collections/whats-new/release-year_2019+interest_prehistoric

In my case, I only have to wait until January-February so that online stores in Europe have these figures available. It's just a matter of waiting.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

So Safari cancelled my order, not sure which one because I made two, the items still say " Bag it " on the website.  On the plus side they gave me a 20% off code for my next order.