PNSO—New for 2020

[John]

There is nothing "unfortunate" about the hadrosaur being Parasaurolophus.It is a species badly in need of an update.This one in fact bests even the Battat one.

[SenSx]

The borealopelta and parasaurolophus in their projected version seem to be very well. My greatest wish is that PNSO will take them out in the medium or medium-long term since many toy dinosaur figures of various brands are accumulating and one will have to decide (for at least it is my case) which figures I will buy and which I will leave for an indefinite time, in fact I have not been buying for several months and I do not see with the intention of buying compulsively as I did years ago. If the parasaurolophus or borealopelta are the same size as the PNSO ceratosaurus and ophtlamosaurus, with all my regret I will not buy them. I prefer that they be a medium or medium size, but I am not interested in a huge XL size, for a simple reason I lack shelf space to add two more giants to my collection.

Yes same here, they probably seems to big for me as well, I'd like some resize ^^

[Flaffy]

There is nothing "unfortunate" about the hadrosaur being Parasaurolophus.It is a species badly in need of an update.This one in fact bests even the Battat one.

I find that the Battat, Safari and Favorite V.1 figures hold up perfectly well (other than lacking the newly discovered "hoof").
The market is already over saturated with parasaurolophus. While a perfectly fascinating animal in its own right, it often times takes the spotlight away from 90% of hadrosaurs that are still in desperate need of representation.

So yes, I do feel that its a bit unfortunate that it's yet another Parasaurolophus rather than a Charonosaurus. By your reasoning, Charonosaurus is a species that is also badly in need of an update. Perhaps even more so than Parasaurolophus itself.

[Flaffy]

Video showcasing the new baby Tyrannosaurus.
Link: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ya4y1v7Yf


On another note, the Borealopelta model seen in the video is in 1:10 scale, while the Parasaurolophus is in 1:15 scale.
No information as to whether or not the final release figures will be in the same scale as the unpainted models.

[John]

There is nothing "unfortunate" about the hadrosaur being Parasaurolophus.It is a species badly in need of an update.This one in fact bests even the Battat one.

I find that the Battat, Safari and Favorite V.1 figures hold up perfectly well (other than lacking the newly discovered "hoof").
The market is already over saturated with parasaurolophus. While a perfectly fascinating animal in its own right, it often times takes the spotlight away from 90% of hadrosaurs that are still in desperate need of representation.

So yes, I do feel that its a bit unfortunate that it's yet another Parasaurolophus rather than a Charonosaurus. By your reasoning, Charonosaurus is a species that is also badly in need of an update. Perhaps even more so than Parasaurolophus itself.

I prefer the more completely known species to the obscure ones that do not even have complete skulls,so my opinion is not wrong.The right decision was made in the hadrosaur being Parasaurolophus,so I'm happy.

[Faelrin]

I would have preferred a Charonosaurus as well, particularly from them because it was discovered in their country. They have done a good job making many neglected Chinese dinosaurs, and other creatures into figures, rather it be mini figures or otherwise. I would hope they would make this one in some way in the future.

All that said I am curious to see the final model, but if judging by this larger one, it appears to have done the front digits in an outdated way (no fleshy mitten or hooves).

Also I am really excited to see how the final Borealopelta model turns out. Definitely one I will need for my collection at some point.

[DragonRider02]

I ordered the Baby Rex from Aliexpress, since it was so cheap. I hope there wont be any shipping problems...

[John]

I would have preferred a Charonosaurus as well, particularly from them because it was discovered in their country. They have done a good job making many neglected Chinese dinosaurs, and other creatures into figures, rather it be mini figures or otherwise. I would hope they would make this one in some way in the future.

All that said I am curious to see the final model, but if judging by this larger one, it appears to have done the front digits in an outdated way (no fleshy mitten or hooves).

Also I am really excited to see how the final Borealopelta model turns out. Definitely one I will need for my collection at some point.

Never say never when it comes to obscure species like that.Even if PNSO doesn't do it,Charonasaurus is by no means out of the question for CollectA one of these days.And they may end up doing it even more up to the minute when it comes to the hooved front limbs.

[Faelrin]

@John Good point about CollectA possibly doing one someday. Neglected/obscure species is their game.

That said I'd probably also be fine with a mini from PNSO too. Would fit in just fine alongside many of their other mini ornithopds.

[Concavenator]

Honestly I don't understand why would someone make a Charonosaurus over a, for example, Brachylophosaurus.

Brachylophosaurus' is arguably one of the best preserved dinosaur fossils to date, and doesn't have a single figure. I don't know why. I think it would be better to make it, since it's so well known, over another hadrosaurid.

[John]

Honestly I don't understand why would someone make a Charonosaurus over a, for example, Brachylophosaurus.

Brachylophosaurus' is arguably one of the best preserved dinosaur fossils to date, and doesn't have a single figure. I don't know why. I think it would be better to make it, since it's so well known, over another hadrosaurid.

Yes,a Brachylophosaurus would be nice to see.That would come out nice no matter what line it turned up in.

[Flaffy]

I prefer the more completely known species to the obscure ones that do not even have complete skulls,so my opinion is not wrong.The right decision was made in the hadrosaur being Parasaurolophus,so I'm happy.

How is your personal preference for well known and relatively complete species related to the claim that "It is a species badly in need of an update"?
My point was there are many many other hadrosaurs, both complete and fragmentary that could use better representation. And that there's no real need for another Parasaurolophus when there are already perfectly competent ones widely available on the market.

[Shonisaurus]

The tyrannosaurus and sinoceratops that I have preprinted in everythingdinosaur are huge. I am happy for them I will have two quite large dinosaur babies. From what it seems the parasaurolophus and borealopelta are huge as I was afraid I will celebrate that someone has it on their shelves, as I know of DTF members who have the ceratosaurus (it will not be my case). They are too big for my shelves.

Regarding the parasaurolophus I am sincerely glad that it is the parasaurolophus and not the charonosaurus to avoid temptations to collect it and regarding the PNSO borealopelta it consoles me in having the Collecta one, although I am sorry that I cannot have that interesting nodosaurid due to its size.

[Concavenator]

While this will probably be the ultimate Parasaurolophus figure, it really isn't needed. The Battat, CollectA and Safari versions are pretty good. Even the Schleich figure that was introduced in about 2007 is really good.

I would have preferred any other hadrosaurid, specially Brachylophosaurus, Maiasaura, Olorotitan, Saurolophus itself...

The Borealopelta (if it turns out to be so) is a great choice. I applaud companies that produce good models of scientifically important dinosaurs. Because, despite of the huge variety of dinosaurs discovered so far, not all of them have the same relevance (scientifically and historically). For example, it's understood that Tsaagan doesn't have the same importance as Deinonychus.


@Shonisaurus I think the (disclaimer: to be confirmed and revealed) Borealopelta will probably be a scaled down version of the model you've seen in the video. My bet is it will be on the same range as the Ankylosaurus, though we will have to see that.

[Martwad]

I understand how there are a lot of people that don't want another Parasaurolophus figure made when there are so many other creatures that haven't been made yet or are in dire need of an update, but I think we will see all of the manufacturers turn to the staples for a time.  They are going to need safe money makers to float themselves through this economic downturn to stay afloat.

Personally I don't mind PNSO creating a Parasaurolophus.  There are good figures of it available, but none that I would consider amazing.  If PNSO can live up to my expectation, I would love for them to create a figure that would be my final representation until science requires it have an update.

[John]

I prefer the more completely known species to the obscure ones that do not even have complete skulls,so my opinion is not wrong.The right decision was made in the hadrosaur being Parasaurolophus,so I'm happy.

How is your personal preference for well known and relatively complete species related to the claim that "It is a species badly in need of an update"?
My point was there are many many other hadrosaurs, both complete and fragmentary that could use better representation. And that there's no real need for another Parasaurolophus when there are already perfectly competent ones widely available on the market.

Parasaurolophus is in need of an update.That other species like Charonasaurus have not been well represented if at all may be true,but that does not invalidate and therefore,make wrong the earlier statement about Parasaurolophus.

[John]

I understand how there are a lot of people that don't want another Parasaurolophus figure made when there are so many other creatures that haven't been made yet or are in dire need of an update, but I think we will see all of the manufacturers turn to the staples for a time.  They are going to need safe money makers to float themselves through this economic downturn to stay afloat.

Personally I don't mind PNSO creating a Parasaurolophus.  There are good figures of it available, but none that I would consider amazing.  If PNSO can live up to my expectation, I would love for them to create a figure that would be my final representation until science requires it have an update.

There are lots of hadrosaurs that I would love to see turn up.It's just that as a collector who remembers when it was hard to get any dinosaur models at all,it just drives me out of my mind to see suggestions of some species NOT getting made for any reason.

[Ceratosaurus]

I feel like the baby rex in PNSO's video has a much better paint application that what I've seen from figures on Baidu.

PNSO video


Baidu

[Concavenator]

Parasaurolophus is in need of an update.

When you say that Parasaurolophus is in need of an update do you mean that the Safari 2017 version, as well as the CollectA 2013 one are both inaccurate, and need an update because all the current figures of it are inaccurate?  I don't get your point. Even the Schleich 2006 version is reasonably accurate, and on top of there's the Battat Terra version which is even older and still holds up. So, the statement Parasaurolophus needs an update is technically incorrect.

And what about Velafrons, Magnapaulia, Kritosaurus...? Those do need updated versions too, right?  Ah, right. They have no representation at all.

[stargatedalek]

Folks, we don't even know if this is Parasaurolophus. It could be Charonosaurus, which, anatomical similarity to Parasaurolophus aside is not exactly well represented either. Plus let's be honest, there is new material to be referenced in a take on Parasaurolophus, certainly enough that given the right creativity it could be something truly distinct from any figure of it made before.

I want very many of those baby Tyrannosaurus. Exactly one chicken coop worth please.