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Favorite Co. Ltd. - New for 2020

Started by ITdactyl, January 06, 2020, 10:40:15 AM

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Mattyonyx

I'm not fully convinced about the Tarbosaurus head shape, it's like it lacks binocular vision.


CarnotaurusKing

Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 04, 2020, 09:57:21 PM
I'm not fully convinced about the Tarbosaurus head shape, it's like it lacks binocular vision.

Tarbosaurus did have greatly reduced binocular vision compared to other tyrannosaurids.

terrorchicken

the tarbo is giving me a late 80s, early 90s vibe, I don't know exactly why. I like the diplodocus but Id prefer the pachy with cheeks....

Mattyonyx

Quote from: CarnotaurusKing on April 05, 2020, 06:55:18 AM
Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 04, 2020, 09:57:21 PM
I'm not fully convinced about the Tarbosaurus head shape, it's like it lacks binocular vision.

Tarbosaurus did have greatly reduced binocular vision compared to other tyrannosaurids.
Partially or completely? Just out of curiosity... Maybe it's the angle (and my lack of knowledge on Tarbosaurus), to me the eyes are almost bulging out of the side of its head.

austrosaurus

Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 06, 2020, 01:10:09 AM
Quote from: CarnotaurusKing on April 05, 2020, 06:55:18 AM
Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 04, 2020, 09:57:21 PM
I'm not fully convinced about the Tarbosaurus head shape, it's like it lacks binocular vision.

Tarbosaurus did have greatly reduced binocular vision compared to other tyrannosaurids.
Partially or completely? Just out of curiosity... Maybe it's the angle (and my lack of knowledge on Tarbosaurus), to me the eyes are almost bulging out of the side of its head.

The eyes do look quite large but that's pretty good for Tarbo's head shape

CarnotaurusKing

Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 06, 2020, 01:10:09 AM
Quote from: CarnotaurusKing on April 05, 2020, 06:55:18 AM
Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 04, 2020, 09:57:21 PM
I'm not fully convinced about the Tarbosaurus head shape, it's like it lacks binocular vision.

Tarbosaurus did have greatly reduced binocular vision compared to other tyrannosaurids.
Partially or completely? Just out of curiosity... Maybe it's the angle (and my lack of knowledge on Tarbosaurus), to me the eyes are almost bulging out of the side of its head.

I wouldn't think it would be completely reduced. It was greatly reduced, but it still would have had some degree of binocular vision, but far less than other tyrannosaurs. It could be the angle.

MLMjp

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Quote from: CarnotaurusKing on April 06, 2020, 11:52:03 AM
Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 06, 2020, 01:10:09 AM
Quote from: CarnotaurusKing on April 05, 2020, 06:55:18 AM
Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 04, 2020, 09:57:21 PM
I'm not fully convinced about the Tarbosaurus head shape, it's like it lacks binocular vision.

Tarbosaurus did have greatly reduced binocular vision compared to other tyrannosaurids.
Partially or completely? Just out of curiosity... Maybe it's the angle (and my lack of knowledge on Tarbosaurus), to me the eyes are almost bulging out of the side of its head.
I wouldn't think it would be completely reduced. It was greatly reduced, but it still would have had some degree of binocular vision, but far less than other tyrannosaurs. It could be the angle.
Does this answer your questions? Tarbosaurus on the left, Tyrannosaurus on the right.


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SidB

Sorry, check the Smithsonian article - the slender one on the left is Tarbosaurus, not T-rex.

Mattyonyx

Quote from: MLMjp on April 06, 2020, 12:30:36 PM
Quote from: CarnotaurusKing on April 06, 2020, 11:52:03 AM
Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 06, 2020, 01:10:09 AM
Quote from: CarnotaurusKing on April 05, 2020, 06:55:18 AM
Quote from: Mattyonyx on April 04, 2020, 09:57:21 PM
I'm not fully convinced about the Tarbosaurus head shape, it's like it lacks binocular vision.

Tarbosaurus did have greatly reduced binocular vision compared to other tyrannosaurids.
Partially or completely? Just out of curiosity... Maybe it's the angle (and my lack of knowledge on Tarbosaurus), to me the eyes are almost bulging out of the side of its head.
I wouldn't think it would be completely reduced. It was greatly reduced, but it still would have had some degree of binocular vision, but far less than other tyrannosaurs. It could be the angle.
Does this answer your questions?

Yes, very helpful, thank you! So, let's compare it with this view of the unpainted prototype.

Shonisaurus

I get the impression that the pterosaur is not a pteranodon. Can it be an azdárquidos? It looks like it's a quetzalcoatlus. The pterosaur neck is not a pteranodon.

SidB

Note the relatively narrow snout on the Tarbosaurus (in comparison with a rex), readily seen in the overview.

Sim

Quote from: MLMjp on April 06, 2020, 12:30:36 PM
Does this answer your questions? Tarbosaurus on the right, Tyrannosaurus on the left.


avatar_MLMjp @MLMjp, Tarbosaurus is on the left and Tyrannosaurus is on the right.  Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tarbosaurus_and_Tyrannosaurus.jpg

MLMjp

Quote from: Sim on April 06, 2020, 05:36:37 PM
avatar_MLMjp @MLMjp, Tarbosaurus is on the left and Tyrannosaurus is on the right.  Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tarbosaurus_and_Tyrannosaurus.jpg
Damn it! Did I really did that stupid mistake when I wrote that?! :-[ Because I very aware of which one is which.


leidy

I like the Tarbosaurus.  I don't find it excessively 'shrink-wrapped'.  Tarbosaurus would've been a lean animal. 

It contrasts nicely with the T.rex from the previous set.  Note the comparatively reduced arms. 

The only thing I'm not a fan of is those removable bases.  On the previous set some of the figures could not stand without them, and some of the bases were slightly warped. I suspect it was a case of being pulled from the mold too soon.  If the figure is sculpted to balance, they should be unnecessary.     

SidB

I'm looking forward to acquiring one later in the year, when, hopefully it becomes available. Having all of the based figures in the Soft line, including the museum exclusives, I agree that the bases can be irritating. Sometimes they work, other times ... well, it can be frustrating. For my figures, it's about 50/50, maybe a bit better. Just good enough to keep hope alive that they may nail it in the future.

ITdactyl

avatar_Shonisaurus @Shonisaurus , here is your confirmation. The pterosaur is indeed Quetzalcoatlus.

QuoteQuetzalcoatlus soft model painted sample

A painted sample of the Quetzalcoatlus soft model, a pterosaur currently under active development, has been released.
Shown with Pteranodon, another pterosaur.
Having Pteranodon alone is not enough!

The wingspan is thought to be about 11m, and it is the largest pterosaur known so far.
Growing to the size of a giraffe, did it use its huge wingspan to dominate the skies?

Comparing the figures, the size is slightly larger than the Pteranodon.
The color scheme is based on yellow and brown, with orange wing accents.

Enjoy a different take on pterosaurs [from Pteranodon].
Look forward to it.







Another quetz toy suffering from warped beak syndrome. Like the Pteranodon, the fuzz is present in the sculpt but so barely noticeable - you'd think they're naked.

The reconstruction is too conservative for my taste. Despite my complaint, of course I'll try to get one.

Shonisaurus

I am honestly quite happy that it is a quetzalcoatlus without a doubt is one of the Favorite Soft Model figures in my personal opinion made this year 2020 best of this group along with the pachycephalosaurus and diplodocus.

One of the defects of the quetzalcoatlus is the deformed beak but for me that does not matter, it will be one of the most desired Favorite figures for my collection, it equals in genius its counterpart in Colorata. Nice addition by Favorite.

avatar_ITdactyl @ITdactyl Thanks for the info!

Flaffy

I wonder how the Favorite Co. Diplodocus stacks up to the Safari ltd. version.

Safari cons: Shrinkwrapped head, especially with the exposed teeth. Bland colour scheme
Favorite cons: Face looks kinda weird, and the teeth are still exposed.

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#139
Quote from: leidy on April 09, 2020, 02:06:54 AM
The only thing I'm not a fan of is those removable bases.  On the previous set some of the figures could not stand without them, and some of the bases were slightly warped. I suspect it was a case of being pulled from the mold too soon.  If the figure is sculpted to balance, they should be unnecessary.   

avatar_leidy @leidy , I am not a fan of bases in general, and none my Favorite brand theropods were able to stand without them, but I have found that if the bases were used for about a month, it slows produces some plastic deformation of the legs, and afterward the bases are no longer needed.  I assume this may not be that helpful if the bases themselves are warped.  I have essentially done the same thing by packing styrofoam blocking to force the legs into a balanced position, and then just letting them set for a while.  I do this as opposed to the hot water bath, because that causes elastic deformation that will eventually rebound back.

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