Tokyo Dinosaur Expo 2011 figures

[bokisaurus]

So, I just got my 2011 Dinosaur Expo figures by TAKARA TOMY A.R.T.S
This would be the first Expo exclusive figures in my collection.
Are they expensive and worth it?
Yes and no. The figures are expensive, roughly $13 each (there are 6 total, not including a second skeleton) when you break it down, and this includes the shipping.

Worth it- Yes, if you consider that they are exclusive limited edition, and that they are not readily available for purchase. Supply dictates their value in $ terms collectors wanting them.

Worth it – No, besides the archinormis and feathered T-rex, nothing is really new in this group. They consist of the same standard tried and true species, nothing too exciting… really.
So, here they are the six figures from the 2011 Dinosaur Expo

Spinosaurus – cool looking figure. It is the biggest in the set. The fish, a coelacanth, is attached to its mouth, no options for fishless look on this one.

A closer look...

And here he is with some similar sized figures


Triceratops – nothing exciting about this guy, just your standard trike figure.


Stegosaur – the only cool thing about this figure is that it has throat armor! You don’t see many figures with it.

No, it's not missing a leg, just the angle ;D Here is another look...


Allosaur – looking very much like the Fame Master 3D puzzle. Not too fond of this one.

and a closer look...


T-rex – Now, this at least has a twist… it’s feathered! I call it buffalo-Rex, it reminds me of a buffalo shedding its outer coat. It’s a very interesting design, and I think it is the only toy figure currently out that has feathers. So, this unique trait makes it one of the most exciting figures in this collection, and one of my favorite.

Another closer look...


Anchiornis Huxleyi– Roadrunner or woodpecker ;D? It’s a neat little guy, and the only new species in the collection as far as what has been offered before. This make this figures the jewel of group in my book.

another look at this guy


T-rex skeleton – Like the fleshed out version, this skeleton has a nice twist. Instead of the standard upright pose that we typically see in biped skeletons, this on is in a seating pose! Yes, very original I think. I’m not a big fan of skeleton, but this one I really like. It’s refreshing to see something imaginative and unique for a change. There is also a different color version of it, which I believe is the special (ya all know they love to have special version). If you get the set with it, then it will jump up the price a lot more. I opted out since I don’t need a second one.

With the fleshed out fuzzy-rex ;D


The entire collection


Here is what the inserts looks like


So there you have it, the 2011 Dinosaur Expo figures from Japan! Happy Dino-hunting! ;D

[ikessauro]

Oh... how I love these threads full of pics! Thanks for sharing these boki! I would like to get them, can you point out where can I find them?

[sbell]

Hey Boki,

Nice photos--they did reaffirm my decision to only get the Spinosaurus and Anchiornis.

And you forgot the of-course secret figure--the same skeleton, but brown (seriously, that's the best they came up with?).

And in terms of feathery T.rex, it has been done once before--the short-lived adolescent T.rex by Wild Safari (a larger scale figure, of course, and I've never actually seen it in person).

[Dan]

Anchiornis with authentic coloration - now that is awesome. Hopefully Safari will do one too.

[bokisaurus]

Jul 29, 2011 5:17:10 GMT sbell said:

Hey Boki,

Nice photos--they did reaffirm my decision to only get the Spinosaurus and Anchiornis.

And you forgot the of-course secret figure--the same skeleton, but brown (seriously, that's the best they came up with?).

And in terms of feathery T.rex, it has been done once before--the short-lived adolescent T.rex by Wild Safari (a larger scale figure, of course, and I've never actually seen it in person).

I did not forget about the stupid secret skeleton, I did mention that I pass on it, no need to have the same figure just in different colors...and pay high price for it ;D

Ike, you can get them from Clawmark toys, really great people to deal with, and very fast shipping,too.
It looks like they only have the 8 pc set now, and it cost $90!
Here is the link for anyone who is interested:
www.clawmarktoys.com/product_info.php?cPath=96&products_id=4873

[sbell]

Jul 29, 2011 7:11:04 GMT bokisaurus said:

Jul 29, 2011 5:17:10 GMT sbell said:

Hey Boki,

Nice photos--they did reaffirm my decision to only get the Spinosaurus and Anchiornis.

And you forgot the of-course secret figure--the same skeleton, but brown (seriously, that's the best they came up with?).

And in terms of feathery T.rex, it has been done once before--the short-lived adolescent T.rex by Wild Safari (a larger scale figure, of course, and I've never actually seen it in person).

I did not forget about the stupid secret skeleton, I did mention that I pass on it, no need to have the same figure just in different colors...and pay high price for it ;D

Ike, you can get them from Clawmark toys, really great people to deal with, and very fast shipping,too.
It looks like they only have the 8 pc set now, and it cost $90!
Here is the link for anyone who is interested:
www.clawmarktoys.com/product_info.php?cPath=96&products_id=4873

Sorry, it was late and I was tired, so I missed that part. ;D

[DinoLord]

These are rather disappointing. The only decent one is the Anchiornis. I don't think a line of figures has ever declined in quality so quickly (just look at last year's!).

[stoneage]

Jul 29, 2011 5:17:10 GMT sbell said:

Hey Boki,

Nice photos--they did reaffirm my decision to only get the Spinosaurus and Anchiornis.

And you forgot the of-course secret figure--the same skeleton, but brown (seriously, that's the best they came up with?).

And in terms of feathery T.rex, it has been done once before--the short-lived adolescent T.rex by Wild Safari (a larger scale figure, of course, and I've never actually seen it in person).

Where can you buy them seperately.

[sbell]

Jul 29, 2011 17:15:59 GMT stoneage said:

Jul 29, 2011 5:17:10 GMT sbell said:

Hey Boki,

Nice photos--they did reaffirm my decision to only get the Spinosaurus and Anchiornis.

And you forgot the of-course secret figure--the same skeleton, but brown (seriously, that's the best they came up with?).

And in terms of feathery T.rex, it has been done once before--the short-lived adolescent T.rex by Wild Safari (a larger scale figure, of course, and I've never actually seen it in person).

Where can you buy them seperately.

Jauce but they will charge a fortune at the end of it all. I think igg88droid (did I get that right) also had some of them on ebay (no anchiornis, if I remember correctly).

[bokisaurus]

Jul 29, 2011 17:15:59 GMT stoneage said:

Jul 29, 2011 5:17:10 GMT sbell said:

Hey Boki,

Nice photos--they did reaffirm my decision to only get the Spinosaurus and Anchiornis.

And you forgot the of-course secret figure--the same skeleton, but brown (seriously, that's the best they came up with?).

And in terms of feathery T.rex, it has been done once before--the short-lived adolescent T.rex by Wild Safari (a larger scale figure, of course, and I've never actually seen it in person).

Where can you buy them seperately.

I'm not sure you can, but maybe if you contact Clawmark, they may make some exception? Worth a try.