bfler
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Post by bfler on Jul 20, 2011 16:42:16 GMT
Is there any decent model of an Alamosaurus besides the Krentz figure?
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Post by sbell on Jul 20, 2011 16:44:06 GMT
Is there any decent model of an Alamosaurus besides the Krentz figure? Depends on your opinion of the CollectA one. I like it, but it would not be on the same level as a Krentz figure. |
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Post by bfler on Jul 20, 2011 17:03:26 GMT
Hm, to be honest the CollectA model looks a bit dumpy on the pictures. Something that looks more like this would be better:  |
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Post by postsaurischian on Jul 20, 2011 19:44:51 GMT
Ceratopsian fans won't like the new Favorite Desktop model ;D.  |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Jul 20, 2011 20:32:49 GMT
Ceratopsian fans won't like the new Favorite Desktop model ;D. Huh.. interesting. But is that even likley.. ? |
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Post by brontodocus on Jul 20, 2011 20:35:09 GMT
Ouch. That's gotta hurt... ;D
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Post by Seijun on Jul 20, 2011 21:05:48 GMT
Triceratops cookie!
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Jul 21, 2011 3:22:04 GMT
I just noticed the Rex's arms are almost as stubby as a Carnotaurus...that going a bit far eh ? lol
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Post by amanda on Jul 21, 2011 3:52:24 GMT
The little dino-tales ankylo figures have correct hips. Overall those lil critters are far superior to most of the larger figs.
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Post by mmfrankford on Jul 21, 2011 10:31:46 GMT
Why in the world would the T Rex bite the Triceratops on the bony shield? From that angle it would take softer and less tooth crunching bites out of the hips or torso. I'm assuming the predator is young and inexperienced.  |
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Post by Horridus on Jul 21, 2011 14:09:26 GMT
Why in the world would the T Rex bite the Triceratops on the bony shield? There's evidence that, on at least one occasion, a T. rex chomped on the horn of a Triceratops, breaking it off. So I wouldn't be too surprised. It's worth remembering that T. rex had such a powerful bite that it could bite through bone without too much trouble. As for the stumpy arms, they look to be about the right length, but the fingers don't seem to have been modelled especially well. Will have to wait for better pictures to judge properly though. I've noticed that they've gone for 'lips' rather than 'cheeks' on the Triceratops. Not really a big fan of that, but both are possible I guess. |
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Post by mmfrankford on Jul 21, 2011 15:01:47 GMT
I've noticed that they've gone for 'lips' rather than 'cheeks' on the Triceratops. Not really a big fan of that, but both are possible I guess. Yeah I'm personally not a fan of lips on ceratopsians and hadrosaurs. Cheeks for chewing make more sense. |
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Post by simon on Jul 21, 2011 17:35:00 GMT
Why in the world would the T Rex bite the Triceratops on the bony shield? There's evidence that, on at least one occasion, a T. rex chomped on the horn of a Triceratops, breaking it off. So I wouldn't be too surprised. It's worth remembering that T. rex had such a powerful bite that it could bite through bone without too much trouble. As for the stumpy arms, they look to be about the right length, but the fingers don't seem to have been modelled especially well. Will have to wait for better pictures to judge properly though. I've noticed that they've gone for 'lips' rather than 'cheeks' on the Triceratops. Not really a big fan of that, but both are possible I guess. I'll add that the Trike would be workin' mighty hard to keep its "business end" facing the TRex if cornered; and if it reared up and threw its head up (as paleontologists now believe it likely defended itself in "close combat"), you can certainly expect the Trex would bite the horn to keep from getting stabbed ... |
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Post by bfler on Jul 22, 2011 10:15:18 GMT
Why in the world would the T Rex bite the Triceratops on the bony shield? There's evidence that, on at least one occasion, a T. rex chomped on the horn of a Triceratops, breaking it off. So I wouldn't be too surprised. It's worth remembering that T. rex had such a powerful bite that it could bite through bone without too much trouble. . But not with the frontal end of the snout. The most bite force is located at the end where the jaw joint is. In my opinion it is impossible to bite through the frill with the tip of the snout . |
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Post by anchry6 on Jul 22, 2011 13:03:36 GMT
Bravo Tanystropheus! i fully agree with you... In my opinion in the forum that the blog is (among other things has good review) but often with the strong bias of Papo and Carnegie. I think every dinosaur toy must be observed as much as possible without prejudice. The most striking example is the Ankylosaurus Ankylosaurus Papo vs. the Carnegie. Almost everyone believes the Carnegie Ankylosaurus is really nice and are very critical of the poor Papo. Ok ... it is true ... Papo is not an Ankylosaurus but a nice example of Euoplocephalus but the only other error that I observe are the narrow hips ... The same error for the Carnegie Ankylosaurus. Then if so harshly criticized Papo is fine but do it with the Safari and Carnegie. What is often avoided.  |
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Post by mmfrankford on Jul 22, 2011 13:45:49 GMT
I love the Papo figures. They are more fantastical renderings of prehistoric creatures than accurate museum pieces. For example the Papo Ankylosaurus, it looks more like a creature for a Peter Jackson movie. While the Carnegie Ankylosaurus fits at the Carnegie store where someone is more likely to look for more realistic interpretations. Just my opinion but I don't think the two lines have the same goals in mind, well other than "kids" can enjoy them. |
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Post by sbell on Jul 22, 2011 15:21:57 GMT
I love the Papo figures. They are more fantastical renderings of prehistoric creatures than accurate museum pieces. For example the Papo Ankylosaurus, it looks more like a creature for a Peter Jackson movie. While the Carnegie Ankylosaurus fits at the Carnegie store where someone is more likely to look for more realistic interpretations. Just my opinion but I don't think the two lines have the same goals in mind, well other than "kids" can enjoy them. I think that's where the dichotomy has always come in--Papos are more 'movie monster' figures (especially the JP-inspired ones) than 'educational replicas'. No one is saying they aren't well-made, but a Papo figure's focus is not being educational or necessarily accurate. |
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Post by sbell on Jul 22, 2011 15:23:47 GMT
Hm, to be honest the CollectA model looks a bit dumpy on the pictures. Something that looks more like this would be better: Well, the CollectA is more in 3D than 2D, so it would be different by definition ;D |
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Post by dinodinkies on Jul 22, 2011 15:44:59 GMT
There's evidence that, on at least one occasion, a T. rex chomped on the horn of a Triceratops, breaking it off. So I wouldn't be too surprised. It's worth remembering that T. rex had such a powerful bite that it could bite through bone without too much trouble. . But not with the frontal end of the snout. The most bite force is located at the end where the jaw joint is. In my opinion it is impossible to bite through the frill with the tip of the snout . Well i think he had an accident. He wanted àtriceratops bite. And hè aimed for the frill. He tried to swallow it. But it got stuck in its troath. He choked in it. And then he roared so hard as it could and with àmighty blow it ended up there. Poor misunderstood tyrannosauru. |
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Post by simon on Jul 22, 2011 15:56:01 GMT
Hm, to be honest the CollectA model looks a bit dumpy on the pictures. Something that looks more like this would be better: Well, the CollectA is more in 3D than 2D, so it would be different by definition ;D *BA-DUM-DUM*!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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