David Silva's Beasts of the Mesozoic Tyrannosaur Series

[Faelrin]

@terrorchicken Yes that pledge tier would be the correct one (if in the US). So basically that pledge $10 (or whatever) button is how you would confirm your pledge. After you click that you should be taken to the page with the list of add-ons afterwards (my image guide in the op covers this, and it's also been linked in the kickstarter FAQ). If you don't get taken to the add-on page after confirming your pledge you may need to go back and click the blue "manage your pledge" button on the kickstarter page. You'll then need to re-select/confirm your pledge tier, then you should be good to go from there.

[terrorchicken]

thanks! yeah I was able to access the drop down add ons list now.
BTW if I change my mind and decide I want the 1/35 standard T-rex instead of the guanlong or other stretch goals, can I change it after the Kickstarter campaign ends in the backerkit survey? Or are the pledge reward T-rex figures only available during the Kickstarter campaign?

[Faelrin]

@terrorchicken You can absolutely change it during the backerkit survey until it locks down. Only the Special Edition Dino-Riders and WWD styled figures (and corresponding prints) are kickstarter exclusive. The rest will be available to pre-order (if unlocked), and available at retail later (albeit at increased prices).

[Over9K]

One week out, $12,200 and change to unlock Daspletosaurus, with four more stretches to go after that. This is getting tense!

[Carnoking]

I have a feeling we'll see another surge once we hit the Daspletosaurus, hopefully enough to unlock the next two. My biggest concern would be getting to the Albertosaurus, as we have another small one between the Tarbo and it.

[Lynx]

With only seven days left, I highly doubt we will make it to all the stretch goals, but you never know what could happen! 

I likely won't be buying any other tyrannosaurs as of right now due to the crazy prices, but I'll give it time and see if they drop with the public release.

[Faelrin]

Best thing to do at this point is to keep sharing and getting the word out on social media. Every bit helps especially as we draw closer to the end.

As we are now less then $10,000 away from Daspletosaurus, I am hoping it can be unlocked by the end of the day.

I really hope once Daspletosaurus gets unlocked the rest of the stretch goals get added (or if/when Tarbosaurus is finished). I think people pledging for some of these in advance has helped so far.

Unfortunately I'm gonna have to wait to like the last three days to know if I can increase my pledge more. At the very least I'd like to add the Guanlong on too and get more in backerkit later on. Definitely can't go all out like I did for the ceratopsians campaign when I pledged nearly $300 worth anyways, which is a shame.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I just pledged for the DR Rex. I do plan to get the rest but at least this will get me in to the discounted pricing later as well.

[Mattyonyx]

I had to chance to talk with David Silva about the Tyrannosaur series (with a sneak peek at some figures), and his experience with the Raptors and the Ceratopsians, plus some tease for the Cyberzoic series. Due to stream issues (as well as my non-native English), my questions may not sound so clear, but the communication between me and David was flawless and he answered perfectly.

https://youtu.be/eR74H8sn7Q4

[Faelrin]

@Mattyonyx Thank you both very much for this interview. It was a joy listening too.

Also we are less then $4,000 away from unlocking Daspletosaurus already now. Wow!

[dinodamage]

Aaand pledged! Could really not go without that big juicy Rex. Added on the Yutyrannus and Bistahieversor as well. I'm still on the fence about a few things, but those are my definite must-haves.

@Mattyonyx cool interview! I didn't know there was never a Dino Riders T-Rex toy that looked like the cartoon, makes me appreciate that colorway a lot more for the 80's kids.

Also dang... seeing him hold the rex in hand puts it further into perspective how big this thing is gonna be. It's almost ridiculous but I am soooo excited to see it in front of me!

[Over9K]

Creative Beast and BotM are currently the Featured Project on the front page of Kickstarter! Just ~$2400 to Daspetosaurus! Go! Go! Go!





@Mattyonyx excellent interview! Thanks for sharing!

[terrorchicken]

@terrorchicken You can absolutely change it during the backerkit survey until it locks down. Only the Special Edition Dino-Riders and WWD styled figures (and corresponding prints) are kickstarter exclusive. The rest will be available to pre-order (if unlocked), and available at retail later (albeit at increased prices).

thanks again!
I hope we get more fully painted prototypes revealed soon.

[dinodamage]

Decided to check the kickstarter before bed and it looks like the Das is funded! Exciting! Crossing my fingers for the Alberto and Tarbo to be unlocked, it's gonna be a big stretch though!

[Duna]

Thank you @Mattyonyx for that wonderful interview! Thank you David, too!

[Faelrin]

Good to see Daspletosaurus unlocked while I was still asleep. Tarbosaurus has now been added to the page.

[Dobber]

I'm sure I'm in the extreme minority but I'm just not liking the Daspletosaurus that much. I do like the Tarbo and hope the Alberto comes out well.

Chris

[suspsy]

The Alectrosaurus is within less than a grand of being unlocked. This really might actually conclude with all the tyrannosaurs being unlocked. Amazing.

[Eocarcharia]

The Alectrosaurus is within less than a grand of being unlocked. This really might actually conclude with all the tyrannosaurs being unlocked. Amazing.

We can hope! I'm really looking forward to the Moros and Albertosaurus. I've been watching the counter slowly tick up all evening. Less than $100 to Alectrosaurus now! Actually, was literally just funded as I was typing this.

[Faelrin]

Alectrosaurus just got funded!


Additionally here is the Daspletosaurus unlocked update:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creativebeast/beasts-of-the-mesozoic-tyrannosaur-series-action-figures/posts/3332034

Most notably David corrected the arms to be larger:



And here is a better look at the artwork:



I'll have the rest added tomorrow. I need to get to sleep early/soon because I have a migraine.

Edit: The early rendition painted by Shane Foulkes:



A look at Tarbosaurus, Daspletosaurus, and Gorgosaurus together:



Digital sculpt by Raul Ramos: