A petition to change the papo giganotosaurus!

[Stegotyranno420]

So i was just scrolling around when i found this thing: A petition for changing the pose of this wasted-potential figure.
Heres the link https://www.change.org/p/papo-change-the-pose-of-the-new-papo-giganotosaurus

Unfortunately, i was not able to fill in this petition but you can help. I cant do so because of personal reasons im a afraid of but most of your are fine with it.

Lets get 100 votes please. change this fate.

[Syndicate Bias]

I signed it but don't think it'll do much good.

There's always hope for a Carcharodontosaurus from Papo.

[suspsy]

Won't make a lick of difference. What's done is done.

[Flaffy]

You know what really will make a difference? Poor sales.
If figures like the giganotosaurus gets poor sales, Papo might get the message that broken anatomy and awkward outlandish poses isn't the way to go.

But I highly doubt the general public would care about basic anatomy enough to not buy a Papo Giganotosaurus, one of the most highly anticipated figures from the company.

[Ravonium]

You know what really will make a difference? Poor sales.
If figures like the giganotosaurus gets poor sales, Papo might get the message that broken anatomy and awkward outlandish poses isn't the way to go.

You'd need to not buy a lot more figures than just the Giga for that message to go through...

[SidB]

You are almost certainly right. Ah, the perils and disappointments of specialty collecting! On the other hand, the surprises and delights of the unexpected appearance of great products (e.g., the Battat Terra line, PNSO, Vitae).

[Cretaceous Crab]

Won't make a lick of difference. What's done is done.

Ditto. The product is complete and nearly ready for distribution. Too late to recall. A petition won't change that at all. But low sales might.

In general, I would say: if you don't like it, don't buy it. Even for those who have been waiting so long for a Papo Giga; I mean, if someone served you your favorite dessert...but with a cat turd on top of it, would you still eat it.....just because its your favorite dessert? I imagine (and hope) the answer would be no for anyone.

I, for one, have no interest in the figure. Yes, it is the first of its kind from that company, and the detail, like many of their figures, is great. But the pose is unnatural, unbelievable, and summarily lazy. I would have preferred a more traditional pose with oversized feet like the running Rex or even a tripod stance with a forearm like the Acro.

[Loon]

I don't get the upset. It's one company's version of a species that literally all of the big compani s have made at some point or other (sans CollectA). Not to mention the price will most likely be in the $40-50, and I get that supposedly Papo guarantees high-quality, but if that's what you want, and you are willing to spend that much, you have at least 3 other options.

[Syndicate Bias]

I don't get the upset. It's one company's version of a species that literally all of the big compani s have made at some point or other (sans CollectA). Not to mention the price will most likely be in the $40-50, and I get that supposedly Papo guarantees high-quality, but if that's what you want, and you are willing to spend that much, you have at least 3 other options.

Because some people don't care about other companies. Not everyone shares the same opinions when it comes to collecting certain dinosaurs from different companies. Stegotyranno most likely wanted the Papo Giga over any Eofauna or PNSO offering. Even if it turned out to be $40 USD he might have liked the detail and style of Papo to justify spending that much when Eofauna's may had been the same price.

Not everyone is hung up about the same reasons for collecting dinosaurs. Those that have the money to buy resin kits tend to buy for artistic value most of the time while some only do it for certain favourites.

[Stegotyranno420]

S @Syndicate Bias im hecka cheap. I just forgot about this monstrosity and decided to buy the WS Giga. the reason i put it here was because i thought some would be interested

[Shonisaurus]

@Stegotyranno I have signed to change Papo's giganotosaurus although I fear that it will be something almost impossible. Sincerely I have been very disappointed with this figure of Papo, I also love chilesaurus sincerely I still like it in the face of the negative opinions of the members of the forum.

But Papo's giganotosaurus is sincerely a waste of gold opportunity by the Papo brand. The limited version spinosaurus of Papo 2019 is light years of genius with respect to this South American theropod.

[Stegotyranno420]

@Stegotyranno I have signed to change Papo's giganotosaurus although I fear that it will be something almost impossible. Sincerely I have been very disappointed with this figure of Papo, I also love chilesaurus sincerely I still like it in the face of the negative opinions of the members of the forum.

But Papo's giganotosaurus is sincerely a waste of gold opportunity by the Papo brand. The limited version spinosaurus of Papo 2019 is light years of genius with respect to this South American theropod.

Every word you said is what i think @Shonisaurus

[Halichoeres]

The reaction to this dinosaur has been a highlight of my year so far.

[DinoToyForum]

Think of how let down us marine reptile lovers felt between the announcement, and reveal, of the two Papo marine reptiles. In that context, the Papo Giganotosaurus is commendable!

This is who Papo are, embrace it!

[Loon]

Think of how let down us marine reptile lovers felt between the announcement, and reveal, of the two Papo marine reptiles. In that context, the Papo Giganotosaurus is commendable!

This is who Papo are, embrace it!

Petition to change the Papo Plesisoaurus when?

[ITdactyl]

You should check the Instagram and Twitter feeds Dr. Admin.  A lot of lay people still prefer the classic swan necked 'plesiosaurs' and actually like the figure from Papo (over updated reconstructions).  You've got your work cut out for you.

There should be more mainstream media featuring updated sleek blubbery reconstructions of the aquatic reptiles of the mesozoic.  'Only way to sway the 'public'.

Back on topic: sorry to disappoint Stegotyranno, but I'm on the "vote with your wallet" wagon. 
I do see a lot of negative reactions from people who are not members of this forum, on Facebook and other social media.  I'm sure Papo will hear the voice of the collectors through their sales returns.

On a positive note (and something that has already been mentioned in another thread), Papo has released different sculpts for a single species in different years.  There's still a possibility of a Giga with the same Papo detailing but in a different crazy pose to grace the toy shelves in the next few years.

[suspsy]

Think of how let down us marine reptile lovers felt between the announcement, and reveal, of the two Papo marine reptiles. In that context, the Papo Giganotosaurus is commendable!

This is who Papo are, embrace it!

It really strikes as odd how Papo still has yet to release another marine reptile after all this time. Especially in the wake of Jurassic World.

[Stegotyranno420]

Back on topic: sorry to disappoint Stegotyranno, but I'm on the "vote with your wallet" wagon. 
I do see a lot of negative reactions from people who are not members of this forum, on Facebook and other social media.  I'm sure Papo will hear the voice of the collectors through their sales returns.

what do you mean

[ITdactyl]

Back on topic: sorry to disappoint Stegotyranno, but I'm on the "vote with your wallet" wagon. 

what do you mean

I meant buy the things that you like and don't buy the figures you don't like (=vote with your wallet).
I doubt they would still change the pose at this point.  We're not asking them to change something minor (like an excess finger, or unnecessary crests) but the entire pose - which was sculpted deliberately by the artist.

But I'm sure the execs and decision makers will notice sales numbers, particularly if this figure doesn't sell well.  To be realistic though, despite the general dislike in this forum there are a lot of people who are excited for this figure.  I admittedly might buy this figure for a dino-crisis project.

Now, if the petition was for something in the future, like asking Papo to release another Giganotosaurus in a different pose or asking them to reconsider the poses of their other future releases - then consider me a full supporter.

[Shonisaurus]

Fortunately we will always have the old Vitae giganotosaurus model and the Eofauna and Safari giganotosaurus.

On the other hand you can always buy a resin giganotosaurus whose price and quality is guaranteed and is one hundred percent recommended for the adult public.