CollectA—New for 2020

[bmathison1972]

This may have been discussed elsewhere, but @Halichoeres had asked me earlier about the ID on the CollectA 2020 horseshoe crab. Now that it is available, and some pics are out (STS forum), I am thinking it is the Atlantic horseshoe crab, and this is my reasoning:

1. While the first three lateral spines are longer, this can be seen in some females of the Atlantic as well as the Japanese species.
2. the armature on the prosoma is much more like the Atlantic species (the Japanese species has less-pronounced spines above the eyes)
3. the comparison of the length of the prosoma and the telson are more inline with the Atlantic

[DragonRider02]

Damn, that Caviramus looks sooo good! I love how vibrant the red color on the head is. Now I kinda regret spending all my pocket money on Transformers instead of getting one lol.

[Sarapaurolophus]

Thank you. It's a great model with a wonderful pose, that helps.

I usually don't collect the flyers but these big CollectA models are so tempting. I wonder how durable they are because it would be fun to have one on my balcony. But I am afraid the birds would use it as their toilet...

I've had 4 Guidracos, 2 Dimorphodons, 3 Cauijara , and now 2 of these Caviramus outdoors since they released with no issues. They are kind of small to get bird droppings, unlike my bigger statues in the park.  My concern would be squirrels or chipmunks that like to gnaw on things. Maybe try a clear matte coat on them to prevent it?

Yeah, I think a sealant would be good. We don't have munks and squirrels are the red kind, so they usually stay in the woods. But I have lots of curious magpies and doves that love to explore whatever I put up.

[Halichoeres]

This may have been discussed elsewhere, but @Halichoeres had asked me earlier about the ID on the CollectA 2020 horseshoe crab. Now that it is available, and some pics are out (STS forum), I am thinking it is the Atlantic horseshoe crab, and this is my reasoning:

1. While the first three lateral spines are longer, this can be seen in some females of the Atlantic as well as the Japanese species.
2. the armature on the prosoma is much more like the Atlantic species (the Japanese species has less-pronounced spines above the eyes)
3. the comparison of the length of the prosoma and the telson are more inline with the Atlantic

Thanks B @bmathison1972  that's helpful. I saw someone online suggest it's intended as †Mesolimulus, but the spines look quite different to my eye.

[bmathison1972]

This may have been discussed elsewhere, but @Halichoeres had asked me earlier about the ID on the CollectA 2020 horseshoe crab. Now that it is available, and some pics are out (STS forum), I am thinking it is the Atlantic horseshoe crab, and this is my reasoning:

1. While the first three lateral spines are longer, this can be seen in some females of the Atlantic as well as the Japanese species.
2. the armature on the prosoma is much more like the Atlantic species (the Japanese species has less-pronounced spines above the eyes)
3. the comparison of the length of the prosoma and the telson are more inline with the Atlantic

Thanks B @bmathison1972  that's helpful. I saw someone online suggest it's intended as †Mesolimulus, but the spines look quite different to my eye.

It's possible they modeled it after an extinct species, but if they had one would assume they would have given it a proper name, as they did the Redlichia rex. If an extant species, L. polyphemus is the best option.

[Halichoeres]

This may have been discussed elsewhere, but @Halichoeres had asked me earlier about the ID on the CollectA 2020 horseshoe crab. Now that it is available, and some pics are out (STS forum), I am thinking it is the Atlantic horseshoe crab, and this is my reasoning:

1. While the first three lateral spines are longer, this can be seen in some females of the Atlantic as well as the Japanese species.
2. the armature on the prosoma is much more like the Atlantic species (the Japanese species has less-pronounced spines above the eyes)
3. the comparison of the length of the prosoma and the telson are more inline with the Atlantic

Thanks B @bmathison1972  that's helpful. I saw someone online suggest it's intended as †Mesolimulus, but the spines look quite different to my eye.

It's possible they modeled it after an extinct species, but if they had one would assume they would have given it a proper name, as they did the Redlichia rex. If an extant species, L. polyphemus is the best option.

Yeah, I agree with that assessment.

[Wandering]

Man CollectA had some really fun releases this year! I was happy to see someone produced a decent Lisowicia! though is it just me or does it feel so small in hand?

[suspsy]

Man CollectA had some really fun releases this year! I was happy to see someone produced a decent Lisowicia! though is it just me or does it feel so small in hand?

It's just you.

[Bokisaurus]

Man CollectA had some really fun releases this year! I was happy to see someone produced a decent Lisowicia! though is it just me or does it feel so small in hand?

It's just you.

Yup, I agree, that figure is massive in person!😂

[bmathison1972]

Man CollectA had some really fun releases this year! I was happy to see someone produced a decent Lisowicia! though is it just me or does it feel so small in hand?

It's just you.

Yup, I agree, that figure is massive in person!😂

It's big, but not overly big, at least for my tastes :-).

[Mellow Stego]

Man CollectA had some really fun releases this year! I was happy to see someone produced a decent Lisowicia! though is it just me or does it feel so small in hand?

It's just you.

Yup, I agree, that figure is massive in person!😂

It's big, but not overly big, at least for my tastes :-).

Sorry, just started watching the office...

[suspsy]

Minizoo restocked, so I ordered the remaining Paleozoic critters along with the Saltriovenator. Now the only 2020 toy left on my list is the Papo Megaloceros.

[bmathison1972]

Minizoo restocked, so I ordered the remaining Paleozoic critters along with the Saltriovenator. Now the only 2020 toy left on my list is the Papo Megaloceros.

I just ordered the last three CollectA I want: horseshoe crab, mountain gorilla, and Tyrol grey cow.

Unfortunately I have about a dozen Papo things on my wishlist (mainly because they are releasing 6 arthropods LOL), but I also want the sailfish, edible snail, Irish elk, common pheasant, European mole, golden jackal, and probably the cormorant.

[Mattyonyx]

Minizoo restocked, so I ordered the remaining Paleozoic critters along with the Saltriovenator. Now the only 2020 toy left on my list is the Papo Megaloceros.

About the Saltriovenator, I hope to have everything ready for the review byTuesday.

[suspsy]

Minizoo restocked, so I ordered the remaining Paleozoic critters along with the Saltriovenator. Now the only 2020 toy left on my list is the Papo Megaloceros.

About the Saltriovenator, I hope to have everything ready for the review byTuesday.

Cool!

[Faelrin]

Thought I would let folks know, in case anyone is interested, that Happy Hen Toys has all(?) the new 2020 releases, such as the invertebrates, etc.

[Halichoeres]

Thought I would let folks know, in case anyone is interested, that Happy Hen Toys has all(?) the new 2020 releases, such as the invertebrates, etc.

Good to know. It's been hard to get these in North America, so I'm glad to hear they're carrying them.

[Gwangi]

I'm still waiting for Dejankins to get them, which should be soon. That Happy Hen Toys got them is a good sign.

[Loon]

 Has anyone identified the species of the Belemnite or Pleuroceras yet?

[Rossano]

Has anyone identified the species of the Belemnite or Pleuroceras yet?

I have the same question, does anyone have an idea of the species or genus of this model?