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Post by sid on Nov 26, 2008 22:04:05 GMT
With the 2009 new releases getting set to burst on the scene like a pimple on a McDonald's employee's cheek, I just thought I would mention the future. I have been in touch with Wild Safari today with regards to our wish/hopes/want list. It is on the table for consideration for the 2010 line. Since product development takes about 18 months (his words) this is the fastest we could have hoped for--that would pretty much mean that anything we suggest may be a late 2010 spring release (maybe fall release--to be honest, it wouldn't make me sad to see something come out just before a certain high-shopping season. It might be the first time in over 10 years that I would have a real list of things I would like for solstice). And for those who were made sad about the number of things that had to be cut from the list--I after-the-fact suggested toobs to satisfy our desire for more unusual animals that may be more risky as high-end sculpted figures. He really like that idea, and is tabling it as well. I know we can only hope so far--after all, economic talk is all doom and gloom these days--but if we can influence just one or two figures, maybe a toob (I will ask if he would like the comprehensive list for that project), I think it would be awesome. And while it is nearly two years away, I don't think it would be unreasonable to suggest that all forum members, who can, should purchase those figures based on our suggestions (again, two years from now, but I'm putting it into the universe now). Even if they don't necessarily fit with your personal collection, and not just for ourselves. Need a gift for a cousin, niece, nephew, donation box? Why not go that way? Really, this should be the attitude whenever a company takes a risk (like,say, a Postosuchus and Scutosaurus; or an Indricotherium). Unless the risk is really badly done. It would be a way of making it clear that when collectors are listened to, they respond with the one thing that truly matters--$$$. Might open more doors for discussions. It's all good n' dandy,Sbell...But,after all,what figures has Safari chosen?  |
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Post by kuni on Nov 27, 2008 17:44:09 GMT
I may get all of them or close to all of them, which is exceedingly rare for me. The 2009 figures fill really cool niches.
Thanks for doing this, sbell, seeing any of these guys in 2010 would be awesome! I think a Tiktaalik figure in particular might do more to raise awareness of evolution than fifty more dinosaur figures.
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Post by therizinosaurus on Nov 27, 2008 17:45:05 GMT
/\ Eh, I'd prefer 50 more dinosaur figs.  |
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Post by sbell on Nov 27, 2008 18:01:27 GMT
Even better--50 new prehistoric animals including a bunch of unique dinos!
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Post by [][][]cordylus[][][] on Nov 27, 2008 19:14:46 GMT
Even better--50 new prehistoric animals including a bunch of unique dinos! I'd prefer fifty new prehistoric animals that are non-mammal. But I'm sure many others would still like mammals... |
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Post by sid on Nov 27, 2008 22:49:26 GMT
Even better--50 new prehistoric animals including a bunch of unique dinos! Yeah,that would ROCK  |
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Post by kuni on May 15, 2009 0:56:43 GMT
From eons past, I summon thee.... ::thread resurrects::
Here's the list the forum compiled and sent out:
Brontothere
Enteldont
Sarcosuchus
Xiphactinus
Crassigyrinus
Tiktaalik
Gorgonopsid
Thescelosaurus/hypsilophodont dinosaur
Coelophysis
Helicoprion
Xenacanthus
Cymbospondylus
Nothosaurus
Pterygotus/Megalograptus/'sea scorpion'
Hyneria/Eusthenopteron/Panderichthys
Azdharchid pterosaur
It was intentionally light on dinosaurs in order to bring some off-the-beaten-path critters to safari's attention, and with a few exceptions, these creatures are also well represented in North American museums.
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Post by stoneage on May 15, 2009 2:05:56 GMT
Nice List! 
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Post by tomhet on May 15, 2009 5:16:40 GMT
I didn't remember it was that good! It covers practically everything |
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Post by kuni on May 15, 2009 5:30:31 GMT
Indeed - if even a couple of figures from this list get made, it will have been well worth it! I do wonder if we should have put Rugops on the list, but there's time next year for more abelisaurids. |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on May 15, 2009 6:17:51 GMT
There is still a few there I'd be interested in... ;D
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Post by timlee3005 on May 15, 2009 6:23:20 GMT
From eons past, I summon thee.... ::thread resurrects:: Here's the list the forum compiled and sent out: Brontothere Enteldont Sarcosuchus Xiphactinus Crassigyrinus Tiktaalik Gorgonopsid Thescelosaurus/hypsilophodont dinosaur Coelophysis Helicoprion Xenacanthus Cymbospondylus Nothosaurus Pterygotus/Megalograptus/'sea scorpion' Hyneria/Eusthenopteron/Panderichthys Azdharchid pterosaur It was intentionally light on dinosaurs in order to bring some off-the-beaten-path critters to safari's attention, and with a few exceptions, these creatures are also well represented in North American museums. It would not surprise me to see any of these listed here actually come out at some point,especially when we're talking about a company that has at least 3 lines.The Carnegie Collection may not include any of these for 2010,but who knows what will be released alongside the obvious Brachiosaurus for either Wild Safari or Dino Discoveries |
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Post by darwinian on May 24, 2009 4:43:11 GMT
Still waiting for one really good T-rex.
Wouldn't mind an icthyosaur and some really weird sea creatures like sea scorpions or anomalocaris.
Tiktaalik would be awesome. Add in an Archaeopteryx, Lagosuchus, and Ambulocetus - call it the "missing link" line.
And how about Pterodaustro - the filter feeding Pterosaur?
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Post by tomhet on May 24, 2009 4:54:47 GMT
^^^^ You do know that they are probably going to release an Ichthyosaurus, right? |
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Post by darwinian on May 24, 2009 6:11:47 GMT
^^^^ You do know that they are probably going to release an Ichthyosaurus, right? Nope. New to all this I am. |
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Post by timlee3005 on May 24, 2009 6:14:33 GMT
^^^^ You do know that they are probably going to release an Ichthyosaurus, right? Nope. New to all this I am. I may as well fill you in on it The next Carnegie Collection models will be an Ichthyosaurus which I hear will have an ammonite in it's jaws and this Cryolophosaurus:  |
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Post by Tyrannax on May 24, 2009 6:24:51 GMT
That tail bothers me.
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Post by darwinian on May 24, 2009 6:36:34 GMT
d'oh! I just ordered a cryo too! |
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Post by kuni on May 24, 2009 6:44:40 GMT
The downturned tripod-tails are just getting old at this point. I'll buy a theropod from Safari when it one has a more naturalistic pose.
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Post by darwinian on May 24, 2009 6:52:12 GMT
The downturned tripod-tails are just getting old at this point. I'll buy a theropod from Safari when it one has a more naturalistic pose. Depends on how bad it looks. I hate the extreme curve on the T-rex, but the new Spino works just fine. |
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