PNSO: New For 2021

[DinoToyForum]

I haven't been posting but I've been keeping a close eye on this thread. And I have to say, PNSO have been releasing so many wonderful figures. I can't wait to buy the Yutyrannus and Carcharodontosaurus figures especially!

The Kronosaurus looks absolutely gorgeous. I wonder how feasible it would be to fix the tail and fluke. Because according to what I've read, those are the biggest problems. It just looks so great and I'd love to have it in my collection.

I don't think it needs fixing, it's a unique take on the creature and I don't mind speculative visions of prehistoric creatures, even if I think them unlikely.

[Bokisaurus]

Wow, what an impressive Kronosaurus model! There is nothing like it. I love the colors and how natural it looks.
I have no issues with the speculative nature of the tail, in fact I like it.
It makes the figure unique and really sets it apart from all the others out there.
With a few good Krono figures already out there, it's nice to get one with something new and unexpected to offer.
I'm really excited about this one😃

[SidB]

Sooo good to get these last two positives. Yes, nothing wrong with a few islands of speculation in a sea of striving for scientific accuracy. A bit of conjectural thinking to spice up the main course of probable scientific orthodoxy.

[triceratops83]

As great as all the recent Pliosaurs have been - this PNSO one, the Liopleurodon and Kronosaurus from Safari, the Pliosaurus and Kronosaurus from CollectA, I have to say in my eyes, no one ever topped the Invicta Pliosaur. I still think that it is perfect sculpt.

[Subduction]

Sooo good to get these last two positives. Yes, nothing wrong with a few islands of speculation in a sea of striving for scientific accuracy. A bit of conjectural thinking to spice up the main course of probable scientific orthodoxy.

That's fair. I apologize if my post seemed negative or critical. Because I really do love the Kronosaurus figure. I just try to collect as scientifically accurate as possible figures. But I'm not snobbish about it either. I just couldn't help but notice people kept commenting on how the tail's inaccurate. I don't own the Safari or CollectA version yet. So, I'd love to make this upcoming figure the Kronosaurus in my collection. It's so good and full of detail.

[stargatedalek]

The tail flukes are speculative, or at least their horizontal placement is, the length though is not speculative but actively incorrect and it's important to differentiate speculation from actively incorrect elements.

I would say the teeth are the worst offender though, as that's where it actively pushes a misconception that is already very pervasive.

[SidB]

The tail flukes are speculative, or at least their horizontal placement is, the length though is not speculative but actively incorrect and it's important to differentiate speculation from actively incorrect elements.

I would say the teeth are the worst offender though, as that's where it actively pushes a misconception that is already very pervasive.

Good point. It is essential to distinguish between speculative elements that are within the bounds of possibility, however remote, AND those speculative elements that are impossible.

[sauroid]

sorry to interrupt the Kronosaurus discussion but, are there further info regarding the Triceratops/Torosaurus figure? is it really indeed an upcoming PNSO release?

[suspsy]

No one presently knows what the status of that Triceratops is. Hopefully there'll be an official reveal soon.

[Andre]

Still on "any news".. anyone knows when Carcharodontosaurus will be avilable at AliExpress? I still can't see it..

[SRF]

Still on "any news".. anyone knows when Carcharodontosaurus will be avilable at AliExpress? I still can't see it..

In June. So not before next Tuesday.

[Bread]

No one presently knows what the status of that Triceratops is. Hopefully there'll be an official reveal soon.

I hope this Triceratops/Torosaurus does not get the same treatment as the Edmontonia as that genus received the same reveal treatment but never applied further information on the figure.

Wow, was gone for a few days to only come back to these amazing reveals! I don't collect prehistoric marine reptiles but the Kronosaurus is quite nice. The Triceratops/Torosaurus is quite nice too, but I'll wait to see in hand images. I really do love Safari's Triceratops, and prefer it as the ideal figure for the genus; however again I'll wait for in hand images.

I am still waiting for the Stegosaurus family and Yutyrannus. Two most desired figures for me atm.

[SidB]

I'd like the PNSO triceratops too as a companion for the old Doyle, however, like you @Bread , I'm a big fan of the Safari, which I have. But another option is to get another Safari and do a PNSO - style repaint on it. Fun thought.

[Takama]

Added Rook ,Bieber, and Jeff to the first post.

Classified them as Museum Line models Since they seem to be marketed the same way as the 2020 Wilson

[modelnut]

The tail flukes are speculative, or at least their horizontal placement is, the length though is not speculative but actively incorrect and it's important to differentiate speculation from actively incorrect elements.

I would say the teeth are the worst offender though, as that's where it actively pushes a misconception that is already very pervasive.

Good point. It is essential to distinguish between speculative elements that are within the bounds of possibility, however remote, AND those speculative elements that are impossible.

It looks like an easy correction. At least, superficially. Chop off the tail and add a better one.



The body forward of the hips looks very much like the art of Manual Gil Jaramillo: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/RmvJr

- Leelan

[SRF]

Paleofiguras posted some news on the Yutyrannus and Stegosaurus on their Facebook page.

First some in hand pictures of the Yutyrannus!



They also stated that the Stegosaurus has a price tag of $66,99. That's the same as the initial price of Wilson (which has now actually gone up to $69,99 in their Amazon store). I just checked PNSO's Amazon store and the Stegosaurus is indeed available there for that price.

That's a little expensive if you ask me, but of course we're actually getting two figures for this price. I may still purchase it, but in that case I guess maybe that also would strengthen my idea to skip the Carcharodontosaurus, for now at least.

[Concavenator]

First pics of the actual Yutyrannus figure are up on Baidu (Paleofiguras shows them too).
It is very beautiful. However, I find the pose to be a little hard to understand, I am not sure what it's meant to represent. Running, chasing after something? What do you think?

Oh, and also, now that I have seen more in hand pics of the Carcharodontosaurus, my opinion has changed, I must say I like it. When the model was announced, I thought it was very good, but then, when the first in person pics were showed, it was appearing too wrinkly to my eyes. However, the final released version looks way nicer in my opinion, and that's what really matters. It's hard to say which is better out of the PNSO and the GR versions. Franky, I think we have been completely spamed with gorgeous figures since last year, and not only from  PNSO, but rather generally speaking. This situation comes as a (welcome  ) torture for collectors like me who are slow and don't buy a lot of figures, I have to choose very carefully. However, amongst all the amazing new pieces that are appearing, this PNSO Yutyrannus comes as a must have for me.

[Kapitaenosavrvs]

It looks like an easy correction. At least, superficially. Chop off the tail and add a better one.

Thought the same. But it is an expensive one.

@SRF 0:  Thanks you for that. I really can't wait for it. Reminds me just a bit of the Papo Acro.

@Concavenator The Yutyrannus is not in a fast moving situation (to me, and feetwise). At least not positionchanging wise. It Stands (Maybe at a Carcass?) and gives a Signal to something else in that Direction. Maybe a Warning?

Of course, i could think: Wait, that looks not very dominant, with the Head that low and the Tail that high? It is not a recent Animal and Birds nowadays do weird stuff sometimes.

At least thats my interpretation. The whole Body is on high tension. That left leg was was set in the ground quite slow and cautious.

On the other Hand it could be slowly walking in the direction of a Carcass, another Yutyrannus / Predator or something like that, showing the wide open Mouth as a warning. OR it could be submissive. There is so much, you can imagine with a Pose like that.

Also, on that Kronosaurus. I do not see it using the Tail like a Manatee/Whale. Still not a Fan of the Pose, but if the Mouth is closed, that Kronosaurus looks upwards. To me, it looks more like a seal, that swam fast, changed Direction and floats upwards because of the Momentum. This is a very dynamic pose and it is hard to describe, what i mean. The Tail "drags" in the Water in this Moment. Maybe it is not unter Tension, to steer. ´STill, i need to see more Pictures of it. Museeumline is expensive.

[Faelrin]

@Concavenator Glad to see some in hand pics of the Yutyrannus. Looks nearly the same as the prototype paint wise. Safe to say I'm eagerly anticipating this one still.

Come to think of it the pose is kind of similar to the Papo Acrocanthosaurus.

Good to hear some confirmation about the Stegosaurus price as well. What I expected at least. Maybe I can get it later in the year. Will have to wait and see.

Also yes I too go through that with all these releases. It will take me most of this year to catch up and the thing is they don't seem to be slowing down and it is nearly summer now. A few months shy of a year straight of releases from them.

[Bread]

I'd like the PNSO triceratops too as a companion for the old Doyle, however, like you @Bread , I'm a big fan of the Safari, which I have. But another option is to get another Safari and do a PNSO - style repaint on it. Fun thought.

That would be great to do, but sadly I am incapable of painting! My skills lack and could not match the beautiful applications of the Triceratops. Maybe I could send it off to someone?

Anyways, regarding the Yutyrannus pose, I have to agree with everyone. Why the pose and what is it exactly doing? Maybe I can get 3D printed Psittacosaurus (plural) running from this beauty. I do love the colors of this Yutyrannus and it will probably be my favorite figure of the year (for me at least). Again, I just wish this was more of a neutral pose compared to other PNSO therapods.

With the price tag of the Stegosaurus announced, I'll wait for prime availability on that one. For now, my focus is on the Yutyrannus as soon as it comes out.