2013 Figures

[John]

"...Congratulations to Mojo for being "Most Improved!"
I will be going from totally skipping this line, to purchasing all of the new 2013 mammals, and looking forward to new mammals in the future.  (Dinosaurs still need major work though!)"

I couldn't have put it better myself.


"Jeers to Carnegie for 'Most dissapointing'"

I'm going to have to disagree here,the Concavenator is very nice!


"Cheers to PAPO for 3 sweet additions, they might be 'Best in Show' for 2013 for me."

Their Dimetrodon in my opinion will be the best thing Papo has ever released.


"Cheers to Wild Safari for 'most consistent'"

It's the Dimorphodon that is the "best in show" for me!


Cheers to Procon for 'good effort'

I have to say,I love what I see of the "deluxe" Papasaurolophus.

[Aram-Rex]

The paint on the Dimetrodon is mindblowing! This year is my year. Really. 2 things that I most eagerly wanted to see from Papo since I started collecting, was a wooly rhino and a Carnotaurus. Can't believe It's finally happened.

[Coke]

Fantastic! Now i'm really glad for this Papo's new releases. I can't wait to have them in my hands.

[Patrx]

Oh, man. I really like the looks of the new Dimetrodon, despite its innacuracies. 

[tanystropheus]

Anyone know what a Dimetrodon is supposed to look like?--A quick google search seems to reveal a vast spectrum of phenotypes for this animal.  Some representations appear more stylized (especially, with respect to the sail) than others. There are illustrations that even make Dimetrodon appear Edaphosaurus-like.

[John]

Anyone know what a Dimetrodon is supposed to look like?--A quick google search seems to reveal a vast spectrum of phenotypes for this animal.  Some representations appear more stylized (especially, with respect to the sail) than others. There are illustrations that even make Dimetrodon appear Edaphosaurus-like.

It's just like with illustrations of any prehistoric animal,it's best to look at the proportions of the skeletons to get a better idea of what it'sproportions should be.

[Seijun]

I like the new Papo dimetro and carno, however the position of the carno bothers me. That "butt flying in the wind" pose is too extreme for my tastes. My eye was not drawn towards to front of the animal, but to the back, and it should be the other way around. 

[Balaur]

Agh! 



Papo Dimetrodon 

Yay! 

Carnotaurus. Yay! 

Woolly rhino! Yay!

[tanystropheus]

I like the new Papo dimetro and carno, however the position of the carno bothers me. That "butt flying in the wind" pose is too extreme for my tastes. My eye was not drawn towards to front of the animal, but to the back, and it should be the other way around. 

Well, it would certainly allow for an interesting demonstration of affection between the Carnegie Carno and the Papo Carno...I would imagine that the jaws would be kept closed or something to that effect (this would contrast starkly with the Sideshow Carno which is clearly chasing prey, apparently)

[Jetoar]

Carnotaurus and Dimetrodon. They are amazings I like all 

[Gwangi]

That Papo Carnotaurus looks to be right up there with the Allosaurus...a must have. The Dimetrodon too, I think I'm looking more forward to non-dinosaurs this year than I am actual dinosaurs.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I really like the pose of the Dimetrodon, looks like Strasser's to me. Tt's colors and details are excellent. I think perhaps the upper skull should be taller but I'm not 100% sure there. 

How long have we been wanting a Carno by Papo ? Seems like FOREVER ! Well we finally got one !

It's clearly based on the Sideshow Carno , pose, colors, but maybe a bit more armored ala the Disney DINOSAUR version.  The pose is a tiny bit off putting. I wouldn't mind at all if pivoted at the hips and would allow a higher front end posture.  I'm sure some clever customizers will fix that it's so simple to do.

[suspsy]

Both the Dimetrodon and the Carnotaurus look gorgeous. Love their poses too. It's safe to assume that the Carno will be similar in size to the Allosaurus, but I wonder how big the Dimetro will be. Probably around Euplocephalus' size.

Think there's at least one more figure in store from Papo?

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Both the Dimetrodon and the Carnotaurus look gorgeous. Love their poses too. It's safe to assume that the Carno will be similar in size to the Allosaurus, but I wonder how big the Dimetro will be. Probably around Euplocephalus' size.

Think there's at least one more figure in store from Papo?

Maybe...if so surely something small. About the size of the Baby Rex this year.

[ajax]

Both the Dimetrodon and the Carnotaurus look gorgeous. Love their poses too. It's safe to assume that the Carno will be similar in size to the Allosaurus, but I wonder how big the Dimetro will be. Probably around Euplocephalus' size.

Think there's at least one more figure in store from Papo?

Hmmm, another figure, another sauropod maybe? Papo might surprise us with the best ever Amargasaurus. Now how good would that look done in the famous Papo detail.

[ajax]

Both the Dimetrodon and the Carnotaurus look gorgeous. Love their poses too. It's safe to assume that the Carno will be similar in size to the Allosaurus, but I wonder how big the Dimetro will be. Probably around Euplocephalus' size.

Think there's at least one more figure in store from Papo?

Maybe...if so surely something small. About the size of the Baby Rex this year.

Ohhh, what about a Kentrosaurus, that would be small but epic if made by Papo.

[tanystropheus]

It's interesting to note that Papo is more or less done with non-obscure dinosaurs.  With the exception of resculpts, the only remaining non-obscure dinosaurs include: Protoceratops, Kentrosaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, Liopleurodon, and Apatosaurus

The introduction of obscure or semi-obscure* dinosaurs (e.g. Cerato, Giga, Amarga, Diplodocus, Elasmosaurus, Torosaurus, Iguanodon, etc.) will force Papo to a new level of creativity, severing their supposed dependence on pop-cultural representations.

*By semi-obscure, I mean dinosaurs that are not exactly always represented in mainstream dinosaur lines

[Joel]

I really like the pose of the Dimetrodon, looks like Strasser's to me.

I noticed that as well:

[tanystropheus]

Think there's at least one more figure in store from Papo?

uhm....Diabloceratops?

[ajax]

It's interesting to note that Papo is more or less done with non-obscure dinosaurs.  With the exception of resculpts, the only remaining non-obscure dinosaurs include: Protoceratops, Kentrosaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, Liopleurodon, and Apatosaurus

The introduction of obscure or semi-obscure* dinosaurs (e.g. Cerato, Giga, Amarga, Diplodocus, Elasmosaurus, Torosaurus, Iguanodon, etc.) will force Papo to a new level of creativity, severing their supposed dependence on pop-cultural representations.

*By semi-obscure, I mean dinosaurs that are not exactly always represented in mainstream dinosaur lines

I hope Papo make a new and improved Triceratops and Stegosaurus at some stage in the future, Both are nice figures but both could be improved greatly, espically the Stegosaurus. They just need to use a similar sculpt to the latest wild safari Stego.