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Post by razh00 on Nov 1, 2011 20:41:33 GMT
I was wondering which ones of the Collecta models you guys consider that are accurate.
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Post by DinoLord on Nov 1, 2011 21:42:38 GMT
None.
But to be fair, the newer ones are pretty good. Still not perfectly accurate though. Such a thing is almost never seen with figures.
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Post by roselaar on Nov 1, 2011 22:54:10 GMT
Are there any dinosaur figures at all that can be considered 100% accurate? I'd say such a thing is impossible anyway.
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Post by takama on Nov 2, 2011 4:01:38 GMT
I was wondering which ones of the Collecta models you guys consider that are accurate. The Irritater, despite its pronated arms, (which might "irritate" those who only go for accuracy)
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Post by bokisaurus on Nov 2, 2011 5:53:53 GMT
As I recall, the rhomaleosaurus was pretty good... at least it got a good review by Adam anyway.
And yes, not sure if there is really a toy that is 100% accurate ;D
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Post by Horridus on Nov 2, 2011 15:17:57 GMT
None of them are 100%. The Kelenken is very good; the feet aren't quite right, but that's just so that it can stand.
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Post by dinowoman on Nov 2, 2011 16:20:20 GMT
Which one from Wild Safari, Carneige is accurate? Which one from Schleich is accurate? Which one from Papo is accurate? None! Who knows what is accurate?
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Post by Griffin on Nov 2, 2011 16:20:26 GMT
There are plenty that I consider good enough. If you look at any toy dinosaur long enough you are bound to find at least a few minor inaccuracies especially as time goes by.
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Post by Seijun on Nov 2, 2011 20:13:54 GMT
Perhaps the OP wants to know which collectas are the MOST accurate? Of course no figure can be 100% accurate since we can never know 100% what dinosaurs actually looked like, but some can be very accurate based on what DO know.
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Post by zopteryx on Nov 2, 2011 20:27:15 GMT
I've found the Concavenator, Hydrotherosaurus, Psittacosaurus, and Minmi to be the most accurate Collectas that I have. Many more, like the Rugops, are very border-line; the main problem is usually their hands. I don't have any of the 2011's, but most those look even better! Also, Collecta often makes figures of species that are known from very little material, like Becklespinax, so there's not much you can say about those ones.
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Post by Horridus on Nov 2, 2011 20:31:58 GMT
Also, Collecta often makes figures of species that are known from very little material, like Becklespinax, so there's not much you can say about those ones. The hands are wrong, and the hump/sail is probably wrong. It's based on scanty remains, so it's hard to say. But definitely the hands (bunny hands).
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Post by razh00 on Nov 2, 2011 20:50:46 GMT
Perhaps the OP wants to know which collectas are the MOST accurate? Of course no figure can be 100% accurate since we can never know 100% what dinosaurs actually looked like, but some can be very accurate based on what DO know. yes thats what i wanted to mean ;D
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Post by tanystropheus on Nov 3, 2011 6:46:50 GMT
Which one from Wild Safari, Carneige is accurate? Which one from Schleich is accurate? Which one from Papo is accurate? None! Who knows what is accurate? I wish your view was more prevalent among the DTF, but unfortunately a borderline elitist view has come into vogue (in the forum) that dictates that Carnegie is the most accurate, and Papo the least..... and apparently Schleich doesn't exist altogether despite a track record of some very respectable prehistoric models e.g Macrauchenia, Shonisaurus, Parasaurolophus v.2, Saichania v.2, Quetzalcoatlus v.1 , Anhanguera, Elasmosaurus and their most recent Brachiosaurus, and Apatosaurus. While it may be true that Carnegie reconstructions are deemed the most accurate (and have garnered the paleontologist/hobbyists stamp of approval), we seem to forget that it took many, many, many iterations to get where they are today.
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Post by tanystropheus on Nov 3, 2011 6:51:08 GMT
According to a CollectA interview, the Psittacosaurus is/was the most accurate. However, the revelation was made prior to the release of their most recent wave of figures/models.
The marine reptiles seem to be relatively accurate.
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Post by Seijun on Nov 3, 2011 7:36:04 GMT
How is it elitist to say the truth? If one is to go by the LEAST amount of mistakes present to determine accuracy, then the newer carnegies win when compared to collecta and schleich dinosaurs released at the same time.
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Post by Horridus on Nov 3, 2011 14:27:36 GMT
Carnegie is the most accurate, and Papo the least..... The Carnegie collection probably isn't as accurate overall as the Favorite soft model series, although there are far fewer of them, and they are somewhat smaller. The Favorite T. rex, Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus and Apatosaurus are certainly more accurate than their Carnegie counterparts. I don't agree that there's an 'elitism'. Each line has its good and bad models, and advocates on the forum!
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Post by sbell on Nov 3, 2011 14:59:16 GMT
Carnegie is the most accurate, and Papo the least..... The Carnegie collection probably isn't as accurate overall as the Favorite soft model series, although there are far fewer of them, and they are somewhat smaller. The Favorite T. rex, Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus and Apatosaurus are certainly more accurate than their Carnegie counterparts. I don't agree that there's an 'elitism'. Each line has its good and bad models, and advocates on the forum! It just makes people sad that there are fewer Papo advocates...
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Post by pylraster on Nov 3, 2011 16:06:51 GMT
I would be a Papo advocate. However, I would just want to share my experience with Collectas here in the Philippines : they were pulled out of a local hobby store in favor of the Schleichs. When I asked the owner why, he said the kids thought the Collectas look too cartoony.
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Post by Seijun on Nov 3, 2011 17:09:21 GMT
Carnegie is the most accurate, and Papo the least..... The Carnegie collection probably isn't as accurate overall as the Favorite soft model series, although there are far fewer of them, and they are somewhat smaller. The Favorite T. rex, Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus and Apatosaurus are certainly more accurate than their Carnegie counterparts. I don't agree that there's an 'elitism'. Each line has its good and bad models, and advocates on the forum! I have yet to acquire a single favorite/kinto, but they are on my list! I agree, many of their figures are much better than their carnegie or safari brothers. I wish there were more of them in the US.
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Post by Horridus on Nov 3, 2011 17:15:01 GMT
I have yet to acquire a single favorite/kinto, but they are on my list! I agree, many of their figures are much better than their carnegie or safari brothers. I wish there were more of them in the US. Actually, I don't think they're necessarily 'better' in every respect, although they are more accurate - the Favorite models can be a bit bland aesthetically. (Also, the Wild Safari Allosaurus is actually more anatomically accurate than the Favorite...in my opinion...)
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