Libraraptor´s collection, including books

[[][][]cordylus[][][]]

Those are often sold as keychains but originated as a toob.

[Libraraptor]

They´re only five, but I really love my terror birds:

[[][][]cordylus[][][]]

That's four more than I have

I think the bullyland figure looks nice but it's legs are really thick, almost like that of a large non-avian theropod dinosaur

[fossil]

Wunderbar! Great collection, and cleverly displayed/posed. I especially admire the Bullyland BROWN Brachiosaurus (I only have the green one) and -- most of all -- the rearing Bullyland old-school Plateosaurus, which I have never been able to find here. My favorite prehistoric time-frame is the Permian/Triassic, and that fits nicely. Really good to see these. Thank you for posting them.

[foxilized]

Libra, can you tell me the companies that made each terror bird?

I wouldn't mind to have a tribe of them like that.

[thelordsgym]

There are also a number of metal miniature terror birds that were made. They are from 1 to 3 inches tall. But perhaps you guys aren't interested in those....

[bokisaurus]

Mar 28, 2010 22:29:59 GMT Libraraptor said:

They´re only five, but I really love my terror birds:

LOL! You beat me to it! ;D I was going to do a terror birds/Prehistoric birds on parade! Oh well, not like I have much time this days to do photo ops anyway. Cool line up. Now, you need to chase those kaiyodos,starlux, and Yowies! ;D

[bokisaurus]

Mar 29, 2010 3:43:52 GMT foxilized said:

Libra, can you tell me the companies that made each terror bird?

I wouldn't mind to have a tribe of them like that.

Left to Right:

Bullyland, unknown "generic" company that perhaps is labeled many names, another bully, MPC (?)/Ajax.

[brontodocus]

Wow, some nice rarities here . The green and yellow bird on the very left is actually a Schleich Classics "Emeus" figure. If I remember correctly, they normally sell between €25,- and €50,- at the moment. Let me check that... Oh, yes: www.gaschers-tierfiguren.de/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=188&Itemid=176&vmcchk=1&Itemid=176
(scroll, scroll, scroll). The very small olive green one is also by Schleich, one of their mini series and was labelled "Urvogel". Available here (as a redhead version):
www.gaschers-tierfiguren.de/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=185&Itemid=173

[Libraraptor]

Wow, I didn´t know that emeus is that rare. Makes my heart beating higher ;D

[veloziraptor]

Re: Your Terror Birds....

You are about to have a sixth ;-)

Great collection!

[Libraraptor]

Mar 29, 2010 2:04:16 GMT fossil said:

Wunderbar! Great collection, and cleverly displayed/posed. I especially admire the Bullyland BROWN Brachiosaurus (I only have the green one) and -- most of all -- the rearing Bullyland old-school Plateosaurus, which I have never been able to find here. My favorite prehistoric time-frame is the Permian/Triassic, and that fits nicely. Really good to see these. Thank you for posting them.

I feel honoured to get a compliment from you, fossil. Since I find your collection and how it´s displayed simply overwhelming!
I have not enough space to display them all and a wife who wants to enjoy our house, too Otherwise there would probably be more shelves here. It´s the same as with my books. The only one who can expand her kingdom everywhere in our house is our daughter Toys everywhere, in each and every room. And guess who has to tidy up now and then?!
However, here are some new pictures from the current state of my collector´s efforts...


This is the corner of my house I display my favourites.


Here in the guest room I store / display the other ones


Recent acquisistions get the chance to acclimatize on the book shelf ;D


This new Jasman Maiasaura looks as if it´s wearing an 80s sweatshirt ;D

[DinoLord]

Great collection! Were those glass doors originally with the cabinet?

Abouth that Muttaburrasaurus' paint: How kids those days could have worn those things, I will never know.

[therizinosaurus]

Libra--great display, where's the blue mold-a-rama rex from?

[Libraraptor]

Apr 2, 2010 18:51:38 GMT therizinosaurus said:

Libra--great display, where's the blue mold-a-rama rex from?

Sinclair oil company.

DinoLord: Yes, they were. Bought this cabinet at a used furniture store.

[foxilized]

So great to see the little guys I sent you on their new home.

They look comfortable there.

[brontodocus]

Apr 2, 2010 10:23:01 GMT Libraraptor said:

I feel honoured to get a compliment from you, fossil. Since I find your collection and how it´s displayed simply overwhelming!
I have not enough space to display them all and a wife who wants to enjoy our house, too Otherwise there would probably be more shelves here. It´s the same as with my books. The only one who can expand her kingdom everywhere in our house is our daughter Toys everywhere, in each and every room. And guess who has to tidy up now and then?!
However, here are some new pictures from the current state of my collector´s efforts...

Wow, this looks really nice and tidy by the way. I must admit that since we have two sons there is absolutely no chance for us anymore to find two square metres of floor that are not covered with toys... oddly enough, my older son seems to show little interest in dinosaur toys. Maybe it's just not special for him anymore.

Oh, and you have the "Schwanitz", "Bildung"? Do you know "Die andere Bildung" by Ernst-Peter Fischer (it's a reply to Schwanitz from a scientist and I'm pretty sure you'd like it if you don't know it already)?

[fossil]

Marvelous melange, Libraraptor! Space is ever at a premium with us collectors, but you have obviously made optimal use of yours. I think I can discern an AAA Gallimimus in the back of the long shelf near the bedframe, and a Bullyland Schwimmsaurier on the smaller shelf just above it. The Papo Pachyrhinosaurus commands attention from its vantage point, and I hope to acquire one myself soon. The Invicta Troodon in the glass-fronted cabinet is quite a feather in your cap, as well. They are rare as hens' teeth! I spent a very pleasant and absorbing forty minutes with a strong glass examining everything I could see in that wonderful collection and thoroughly enjoyed every moment! Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of the visit.

[Libraraptor]

Uhm, sorry, fossil - I didn´t want to hurt your eyes. I promise to take some close - ups as soon as I can.

Yes, brontodocus, the toys on the floor thing. You know what hurts most?! Those terrible little LEGO DUPLO men when they´re being stepped on in the dark. Ouch !! ;D
And yes, of course I know "Die andere Bildung". In the first chapter Mr. Firscher is quite upset by that according to Mr. Schwamitz "only philosophy and blablabla are sciences and importend for the Bildung of man", haha. By the way: I didn´t know a translation of "Bildung" I´m really happy with. Any ideas!?

Hey foxilized, they say they´re really well here. Only thing they dislike is it´s not as warm as in good old Espana. But we all know they´re warm-blooded, don´t we?! ;D

[brontodocus]

Apr 3, 2010 6:26:36 GMT Libraraptor said:

Uhm, sorry, fossil - I didn´t want to hurt your eyes. I promise to take some close - ups as soon as I can.

Yes, brontodocus, the toys on the floor thing. You know what hurts most?! Those terrible little LEGO DUPLO men when they´re being stepped on in the dark. Ouch !! ;D
And yes, of course I know "Die andere Bildung". In the first chapter Mr. Firscher is quite upset by that according to Mr. Schwamitz "only philosophy and blablabla are sciences and importend for the Bildung of man", haha. By the way: I didn´t know a translation of "Bildung" I´m really happy with. Any ideas!?

Hey foxilized, they say they´re really well here. Only thing they dislike is it´s not as warm as in good old Espana. But we all know they´re warm-blooded, don´t we?! ;D

Ernst Peter Fischer is one of my favourite authors at the moment. Translating "Bildung" with "education" is what comes to mind but it's not 100% what it means I think. And Duplo people are painful to step on for sure!