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Post by bokisaurus on Oct 25, 2009 17:41:16 GMT
;D Ok, so finally got around to taking pictures of my recently acquired Kinto desktop models. ;D I got these models at way below, less than half the retail, price, so that is the only reason I have them ;D Overall, I am pretty much happy with the group, which consist of mostly S. American species  The Group: ;D  The Amargasaurus was brought in as a companion to my lone one I got last year:  A herd/flock of Gallis ;D  Carno! ;D Boy, what small arms he got! ;D Very nice details on this guy ;D  Bonus: Galli runs away from Malcolm's T-rex during introduction! ;D  A Kaiyodo Stryacosaurus... in need of some makeover ;D Cool sculpt ( Araki?), has a retro feel to it   Thats it! ;D |
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Post by sid on Oct 25, 2009 18:01:15 GMT
The Carno and the Galli flock are simply beautiful  The Amarga reminds me a lot of the Procon one... Maybe it's the color |
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Post by Horridus on Oct 25, 2009 18:07:44 GMT
Amargasaurus - nice, the paint job is quite...extreme but attractive!
Carnotaurus is good, although he looks a little sad. "Why was I born with these RIDICULOUS arms...?" (Referring to the real animal there, not the model by the way!)
Gallimimus looks good, some of the hands are pronated (was that possible in ornithomimosaurs?), but I really like the shaggy feathers.
Finally, yes, very retro Styracosaurus!
These are great overall, I would really like to get hold of some Kinto models. Maybe for Christmas...
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Post by kuni on Oct 25, 2009 18:49:42 GMT
I love the Kinto Desktop Carnotaurus - I wish they'd make a Favorite Collection version of it.
I think in ten year's time, the Favorites will be the equivalent of the Battats in terms of desirability.
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Post by kevin on Oct 25, 2009 19:16:43 GMT
I am not positive, but I think the ornithos had a crescent shaped bone in their wrists that let them turn them?
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Post by kikimalou on Oct 25, 2009 19:26:14 GMT
A carno and a batch of gallis for me, please 
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Post by Dan on Oct 25, 2009 19:27:31 GMT
Nice stuff. I'm partial to the Trcic line from the Favorite Collection, as they seem more "alive" than their standard line. I have yet to see them in person, though.
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Post by Horridus on Oct 25, 2009 19:31:02 GMT
I am not positive, but I think the ornithos had a crescent shaped bone in their wrists that let them turn them? Surely that's the same one as in maniraptorans that lets them fold it downwards? Er, unless it isn't. Surely rotation of the wrist involves the whole forearm? |
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Post by bucketfoot on Oct 25, 2009 21:49:58 GMT
I love the Kinto Desktop Carnotaurus - I wish they'd make a Favorite Collection version of it. I think in ten year's time, the Favorites will be the equivalent of the Battats in terms of desirability. That is IF they suddenly stop making them (which won't happen so long as they sell). Battat will always remain the 'Holy Grail' collection due to how limited the production run was .... |
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Post by Horridus on Oct 25, 2009 22:10:30 GMT
I'd really like to hear from anyone who has the Kinto Apatosaurus. In the photos I've seen it looks great in terms of accuracy, but skinnier than Kate Moss. What's it like in the resin flesh?
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Post by [][][]cordylus[][][] on Oct 25, 2009 22:52:43 GMT
The favorites aren't made anymore bucket.... There's just some retail stores that have stock left. I need to get some! (darn my cursed hook on kaiyodos ) |
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Post by Dan on Oct 25, 2009 23:29:18 GMT
Favorite Collection has gone out of production? That's news to me.
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Post by [][][]cordylus[][][] on Oct 25, 2009 23:40:37 GMT
Haven't they been out of production for a while now?
I'm not talking about the desktop sculptures, but rather the toy versions.
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Post by kuni on Oct 26, 2009 0:10:23 GMT
I thought Kinto was still selling them, though they had some sort of US partner that isn't selling them anymore...
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Post by stoneage on Oct 26, 2009 0:40:53 GMT
 So Boki how do you get them so cheap?
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Post by mightyjptrex on Oct 26, 2009 0:46:49 GMT
Healthstone Hobbies has them! That's where I got these bad boys! ;D  |
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Post by bokisaurus on Oct 26, 2009 1:01:47 GMT
So Boki how do you geet them so cheap? I placed a best offer at way below the start price... thinking i would be safe since I cannot believe that the seller will accept such low price ;D But I was so wrong! ;D That's how I got them so cheap ;D All three comes to about a regular price for just one of the sauropods ;D |
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Post by Dan on Oct 26, 2009 1:09:16 GMT
Healthstone Hobbies has them! That's where I got these bad boys! ;D Isn't Healthstones one of the most expensive retailers around? How they get away with some of their prices is a mystery to me. |
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Post by mightyjptrex on Oct 26, 2009 3:04:06 GMT
I only paid 20 dollars for each. Same as Link an Pin. I do have to agree though some of there stuff is way overpriced!  |
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Post by Dan on Oct 26, 2009 3:13:16 GMT
Oh wait, are those the soft models you got for $20 each? I can't remember if they're made of PVC or something...
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![[][][]cordylus[][][] Avatar](http://files.sharenator.com/Troll_Face_U_MAD_RE_wrestling_1-s407x405-126802.jpg)
So Boki how do you get them so cheap? 
