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Post by Dinotoyforum on Jan 27, 2008 14:17:24 GMT
This thread is designed to discuss what's new in 2008 in the dinosaur toy world?
I know that the new Safari Diplodocus is released end Jan. 2008 - thats any day now!?
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Post by piltdown on Jan 27, 2008 21:59:13 GMT
Safari's distribution system has been especially inconsistent since last year. One of the toy store clerks I've spoken to mentioned that they don't know when Safari shipments would arrive, and neither would they know which part of the order would be fulfilled. Sadly I expect delays for the diplodocus, and likely the giganotosaurus and the Wild Safari Triceratops as well Though if the Bullyland assembly line producing the 2008 feathered 'velociraptor' [sic] were to somehow mysteriously shut down and be uneconomical to replace, I'd be pleased as punch ;D
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Post by Dinotoyforum on Jan 27, 2008 22:55:04 GMT
Though if the Bullyland assembly line producing the 2008 feathered 'velociraptor' [sic] were to somehow mysteriously shut down and be uneconomical to replace, I'd be pleased as punch ;D I'm imagining you in dark clothes and a balaclava, sneaking into Bullyland HQ one night, and smashing up the boxes and boxes of feathered dinos waiting to be shipped...
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Post by EmperorDinobot on Jan 27, 2008 23:09:01 GMT
I'm excited for the Giganotosaurus from Carnegie coming soon. 'bout time they gave us something new. The repaints don't please me. The Diplodocus is a win.
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Post by Dinotoyforum on Jan 27, 2008 23:13:52 GMT
The repaints don't please me. . Is that because it's a bit lazy of them? I just made a similar point on the Invicta figures too - Can you consider a collection complete, unless you have ALL versions of the same figure? Hmmm... I'm reserving judgement on the Diplodocus untill I have seen the real thing... ;D
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Post by EmperorDinobot on Jan 27, 2008 23:45:23 GMT
It's VERY...EXTREMELY lazy of them, IMHO, even if some of these are better (Some don't...what were they thinking when they did Carnotaurus?!) Now my collection won't be complete, because I...don't think I'm going to go after these. I don't think anyone who's been collecting Carnegies since before 2000 would/should/will go after those. 2007 disappointed me. Let's hope Giganotosaurus, and Diplodocus aren't the only ones this year...
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Post by Dinotoyforum on Jan 27, 2008 23:47:56 GMT
There will be others... ;D
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Post by nobs on Jan 28, 2008 18:48:02 GMT
Schleich has added a remodel of their Allosaurus and Spinosaurus I belive for 2008.
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Post by Dinotoyforum on Jan 28, 2008 19:09:46 GMT
Indeed! And a Brachiosaurus too...
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Post by gigano on Jan 28, 2008 20:14:22 GMT
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Post by EmperorDinobot on Jan 28, 2008 21:53:31 GMT
What's wrong with that Allosaurus' head?! Shessh! It seems the best Allosaurus ever is STILL the Jurassic Park one!
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Post by Mauro "Raptor86" on Jan 28, 2008 22:23:05 GMT
Schleich sculpts are ugly as usual...
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Post by EmperorDinobot on Jan 28, 2008 23:45:19 GMT
Yes that's true. Maybe they go for the art...Their Saltasaurus was really nice, though!
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Post by tomhet on Jan 29, 2008 3:57:22 GMT
The Schleich marine reptiles are very neat.
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Post by nobs on Jan 29, 2008 17:26:49 GMT
I kind of like schleich, the dinosaurs have a retro feel to them. I think they are trying to get away from it though seeing as how they have remodeled several of the core set, and retired the other half it seems like. Also any word on what Bullyland will be releasing for 08?
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Post by nobs on Jan 29, 2008 17:53:21 GMT
oh btw I hear March for the Giganotosaurus.
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Post by Dinotoyforum on Jan 29, 2008 18:27:29 GMT
Also any word on what Bullyland will be releasing for 08? There is word, and also pictures...of Bullyland's 2008 feathered Velociraptor! I will let Piltdown fill you in on the details... ;D (If he would be so kind?
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Post by EmperorDinobot on Jan 30, 2008 0:46:51 GMT
Details plz. I don't have anything by Bullyland. I'd like to buy their Lilliensternus.
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Post by piltdown on Jan 30, 2008 1:57:57 GMT
Also any word on what Bullyland will be releasing for 08? There is word, and also pictures...of Bullyland's 2008 feathered Velociraptor! I will let Piltdown fill you in on the details... ;D (If he would be so kind? *Sigh* This is against my better judgment, but: *Performs purification rituals to cleanse myself after contact with fuzzy horror chickenraptor* ;D
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Post by EmperorDinobot on Jan 30, 2008 2:20:21 GMT
Nice...
Very nice...I want.
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