Concavenator’s Collection

[Concavenator]

Hello and welcome to my collection thread! 

1. Collecting rules

- Scientific accuracy is my main criterion. If there are several figures available of a certain animal I'm interested in, I tend to favor the most accurate version. And if I don't consider a figure accurate enough, then it's a skip for me.

- I only collect scientifically accurate figures of prehistoric animals.

- 1 figure per genus. If I'm interested in a figure of a genus I already have, the previous version has to go.

- I'm usually interested in collecting figures of just some specific taxa.

- Figures of fragmentary taxa are not allowed to enter my collection.

2. Posts

Figures from my collection are featured here. I include the following information about them:

Binomial name:
Etymology:
Classified as:
Period:
Fossils found in:

Company:
Line:
Sculptor:
Based on:
Variant:
Color scheme inspired by:
Year of release:

Figures are individually reviewed. For each figure, I include an introductory section to the taxon with general information taken from the literature. Afterwards, I share my thoughts on the model.

When it comes to books, I include:

Name:
Author/s:
Publishing house:
Year of publication:

Followed by my thoughts/opinions on them.

Whenever I use any art (that's not mine), I reference the respective artist/s.

3. Collection List: UPDATED 06/11/2024

Non-dinosaurs

Mosasaurus hoffmannii - CollectA, Deluxe (2023)

Ornithischians

Borealopelta markmitchelli - CollectA, Standard (2019)
Chasmosaurus belli - HAOLONGGOOD (2024)
Pachycephalosaurus wyomingensis - PNSO, Prehistoric Animal Models (2021)
Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai - Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Prehistoric World (2013)
Stegosaurus stenops - Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Prehistoric World (2019)
Styracosaurus albertensis - PNSO, Prehistoric Animal Models (2022)

Sauropodomorphs

Diplodocus carnegii - Eofauna (2022)

Theropods

Anzu wyliei - Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Prehistoric World (2017)
Concavenator corcovatus - Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Prehistoric World (2020)
Microraptor zhaoianus - Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Prehistoric World (2017)
Qianzhousaurus sinensis - Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Prehistoric World (2020)
Utahraptor ostrommaysi - Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Prehistoric World (2023)
Velociraptor mongoliensis - Creative Beast Studio, Beasts of the Mesozoic Raptor Series (2022)
Yi qi - Kaiyodo, Dino Expo 2016

4. Library: UPDATED 18/03/2022

Brusatte, S. (2019). Auge y caída de los dinosaurios. Debate.
Molina-Pérez, R., & Larramendi, A. (2020). Dinosaur facts and figures: the sauropods and other sauropodomorphs. Princeton.
Dixon, D. (2010). La enciclopedia ilustrada de los dinosaurios y otros animales prehistóricos. Ediciones Omega.
Molina-Pérez, R., & Larramendi, A. (2016). Récords y curiosidades de los dinosaurios terópodos y otros dinosauromorfos. Larousse.
Parker, T. (2021). Saurian: a field guide to Hell Creek. Titan Books.

5. Collection Setup: UPDATED 08/01/2023

01/05/2021
15/10/2021
24/11/2021
19/04/2022
08/01/2023

[Halzk]

This is the kind of collections I really like: Quaint little collections with high quality figures, I'm impressed.

[Gothmog the Baryonyx]

A beautiful collection, many lovelies, especially the Eofauna and Carnegies.
Where do you get that Mesozoo Allosaurus europaeus though?

[Bread]

Wonderful collection! Were the amount of scuffs on Safari's rex due to constant falls? I know that figure has quite a bit of stability issues.

[Libraraptor]

Nice collection!

[Concavenator]

~ 01/05/2021 ~

This is my collection at the moment:

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- Upper shelf is mostly the Papo shelf, though also included there is the only Schleich figure I have: the newer Replica Saurus Parasaurolophus.

- Lower shelf: the non-dinosaur shelf (except for Safari's tree fern).

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- The paleo-themed books shelf, which also includes my Eofauna figures.

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- The PNSO shelf, but also there is the CollectA Spinosaurus, as it is my only CollectA figure and for lack of a better place to display. Also there is Safari's tree fern.

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- A fair amount of free space here, so there goes Mesozoo's Allosaurus.

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- Upper shelf: Carnegie figures.

- Lower shelf: Wild Safari figures.

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To sum up, I have 45 figures from 8 different companies. Out of those 45 figures, there are 39 unique species (86.67 % of my collection).

My collection is made up by:

• 25 Safari Ltd.
•   8 Papo
•   4 Eofauna
•   2 Bullyland
•   2 PNSO
•   2 Schleich
•   1 CollectA
•   1 Mesozoo

Safari Ltd. is the main contributor to my collection (25 figures out of 45, that is, about 56 % of my collection).

[Leyster]

Very nice collection, I admit I'm a bit envious of the Carnegie sauropods!

[SidB]

It's good to see your collection nicely spaced to properly display the figures against the white background, not packed together like sardines. Definitely quality over mere quantity.

[Concavenator]

Very nice collection, I admit I'm a bit envious of the Carnegie sauropods!

Thanks! It's an honor that you tell me that, I really like your collection thread.

It's good to see your collection nicely spaced to properly display the figures against the white background, not packed together like sardines. Definitely quality over mere quantity.

Thanks, SidB. Yes, I don't like when figures are all packed together, I like having everything spaced and organized. And I definitely try to strive for quality!

[Eocarcharia]

As others have said, a very nice and well-organized collection of choice models.

[Halichoeres]

Very nice collection. I'm particularly fond of the non-dinosaur shelf, some real treasures there.

[Leyster]

Very nice collection, I admit I'm a bit envious of the Carnegie sauropods!

Thanks! It's an honor that you tell me that, I really like your collection thread.

Wow, thank you!

[Shonisaurus]

@Concavenator Beautiful and varied collection! You have the Mesozoo allosaurus, I suppose Manuel Gil Jaramillo would have planned to do the expected spinosaurus, but it is taking time, I suppose until we are all vaccinated and the pandemic is fully resolved. My congratulations for your figures, in my case I have my two Eofauna triceratops on the waiting list in Alcaiceria. Thanks for sharing.

I am glad that you have encouraged to publish photos. Magnificent collection.

[Concavenator]

Thanks to all for stopping by!

I'm particularly fond of the non-dinosaur shelf, some real treasures there.

That's one of my favorite shelves too. I certainly don't have a lot of non-dinosaurs, but I'm very happy with the ones I have.

@Concavenator Beautiful and varied collection! You have the Mesozoo allosaurus, I suppose Manuel Gil Jaramillo would have planned to do the expected spinosaurus, but it is taking time, I suppose until we are all vaccinated and the pandemic is fully resolved. My congratulations for your figures, in my case I have my two Eofauna triceratops on the waiting list in Alcaiceria. Thanks for sharing.

I am glad that you have encouraged to publish photos. Magnificent collection.

Yes, and I think I'm one of the few forum members to have this model. I really like it, and despite Allosaurus being my all time favorite dinosaur, I picked it up only after learning it is based on A.europaeus, a species I didn't have. I'm happy with it.
And you'll absolutely love the Eofauna Trikes. I initially got the Cryptic one, I thought it was okay, but I preferred the Dominant. But now that I have it it's easily one of my favorite figures in my entire collection. It is that good. However, and as an exception for me, I think I'll get the Dominant version too. And I finally came to posting pics as it is much easier than I thought it would be!

[Concavenator]

~ 15/10/2021 ~

This is my collection at the moment:

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- At the top, the non-dinosaur shelf.

- Underneath, the Papo/Schleich shelf.

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- Upper shelf: for Wild Safari figures.

- Lower shelf: for Carnegie figures.

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- Miscellaneous shelf, including the only figures I have by Mesozoo (Allosaurus) and Haolonggood (Dicraeosaurus). But there's one intruder: the Wild Safari Microraptor! It eats up a lot of space, so having it perched on top of that book seems like a good idea.

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- The CollectA shelf.

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- Upper shelf: for PNSO/Vitae figures.

- Lower shelf: for paleo-themed books and Eofauna figures.

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- The collection as a whole.

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That's it for now. Currently, I own 60 figures from 9 different companies. Out of those 60 figures, there are 52 unique species (86.67 % of my collection).

My collection is made up by:

• 30 Safari Ltd.
•   9 Papo
•   5 CollectA
•   4 Eofauna
•   3 Schleich
•   3 Vitae
•   2 Bullyland
•   2 PNSO
•   1 HAOLONGGOOD
•   1 Mesozoo

Safari Ltd. is the main contributor to my collection (30 figures out of 60, that is, 50 % of my collection).

[SidB]

The white shelving certainly makes these high-quality figures stand out. If lack of space becomes a big problem, perhaps acquiring and installing more shelves can make the bookshelf more accommodating?

[Concavenator]

S @SidB Thanks for stopping by! 

If lack of space becomes a big problem, perhaps acquiring and installing more shelves can make the bookshelf more accommodating?

I'll have to think about some solutions. I will probably be looking into getting a cabinet similar to @Duna 's, so my collection could be in safer conditions. As it's currently exposed, I have to dust the figures periodically.

[Gothmog the Baryonyx]

Congrats on your lovely acquisitions, your shelves are looking great, many nice figures.

[Grimbeard]

Great selection of models and the white shelve does indeed make them pop out more.

Funny how your two 2 Schleich Dinosarus are the same two I bought: The Diabloceratops is currently in my off-shelve while I got the Parasaurolopuhs for my niece last christmas since i thought it was a great mix of reasonable accuracy, nice color scheme and durability.

My Eofaunce Giga has the same stability issues, I hope they can improve the stability on their next biped model since their sculpts are so nice and natural.

[Duna]

That's a collection selected with a lot of taste, congrats, @Concavenator 

I highly suggest you divide each space horizontally with another middle shelf, you could display them better and a few more figures if you want (we don't know what Eofauna and PNSO and others will do in the future). 
The middle shelf could be done on white melamine covered wood (in Leroy Merlin for example they cut them as you wish and are quite cheap) or in glass, that would be nice too, specially if you decide in the future to light the shelves.