Safari looks like it is making one in a walking pose.

Thank Ryaquaza. I mentioned this at the end of the video. Besides the ability to support the arms there is also a question of where the centre of mass would actually be if you modelled using different tail volumes, for example. I may elaborate more in a different video but if I started talking about centre of mass in this video it would have dragged it out even longer and started sending people to sleep lol. In a way it's a good thing this was a small model, because when they do have a more confirmed consensus, that's when I want PNSO to come out with a 1:35!

Indeed, the new 2020 tail was very muscular and long, changing what we thought was its center of gravity, the tail was a counter-balance, which made Spinosaurus walk bipedally and more upright then other dinosaurs.

Thank you Michael I'm delighted to hear that! I love dinosaurs and have been self learning for the last couple years, and I love models, so I tend to mix the two. Spinosaurus is a real delight, and the papers were actually much easier to read compared to some others I've tried that are way beyond me. If we can understand the science a little more, we can appreciate these models and enjoy them (and appreciate the artistic teams who put in so much into them) more too!

Good point and thanks for bringing that up! In fact some of my other Spinosaurus models in the 1:40 and 1:35 are about the same size too, so I'm happy to consider this 1:35 with the rest and call it all good! Any differences on my shelf I close one eye and put to age and acceptable deviations 😉

only thing that buggers me is that it says he is 15m long in the description if you buy it.

@@wiouwiou4602 well thats because its smaller scale

This is definitely a must have! I prefer 1:40 or 1:35 but when something like this comes along, with so many things coming together in such a beautiful way, I just have to ignore scale. That being said, I've learnt declared scales in models are not always correct. For example my this one is about the same size as my 1:40 Carnegie. CollectA also have been very disappointing in completely ignoring declared scales. For example I really loved their 1:20 prehistoric mammal collection, until they threw it out the window with their rididculously sized Elasmotherium.

@@DinosDragons Makes sense. And speaking of Carnegie damn it I missed out on their 2009 Spinosaurus and I’m so bitter about it

By the way how did you manage to order this and all the others ?

Thank you Suppanat! I love sharing a more about the animals behind behind the models, as I believe knowing more about a model helps you appreciate and enjoy it even more! I'm learning all the time too, and there is so much to learn! More to come in future! 😉

You wrote my thoughts exactly! If PNSO could revisit some of their golden oldies, it would be phenomenal! Many times sculpts are great, but really let down by their paintjob, for example the Safari Ltd dinosaurs are really good but I feel let their colours dont do them justice. Rather disappointed by the latest Safari Spinosaurus reveal.

Thanks Sean, but actually I don't usually plan ahead! I tried this time and fell flat on my face lol. The intermediate version I wanted to review this one was the GR toys Spino, and that took a long time to get to me! But I do try to follow the latest happenings, and especially PNSO which seems to have just the right blend of detail, texture, and colour! Hope you have owned some of them by now, they're marvellous!

Indeed! Seems like it's going to be a back and forth for years to come unless something really definitive turns up. Meanwhile I foresee continued production of models with new iterations of Spinosaurus from happy companies emptying the wallets of hapless consumers 😂

@@DinosDragons And that’s actually one of the reasons I have recently started favoring dragons over Dinosaurs, despite how huge dinosaurs are as my childhood and I have around three times + more dino collectibles than dragons. The big issue with dinosaurs is scientific accuracy and one needs a lot of luck to collect the near perfectly accurate toy of a dinosaur (for example, I have the Safari Ltd feathered T-Rex that was released in recent years and already there is scientific evidence that T-Rex was too big to be covered in feathers) before they become dated, and don’t get me started with that obnoxious praying mantis posed front limbs on the theropod dinosaurs (and I am also glad your Spinosaurus figure avoided that trope). Dragons on the other hand are mostly fantasy, they have no need to catch up with modern discoveries unless it makes them look cooler, and even though I still have pet peeves over certain mythological accuracy, I’m more forgiving about such when buying dragon/whatever mythological toys I come across.

@@mustachetwirler7617 I think it's an interesting dichotomy here. With dinosaurs, we are looking for anatomical accuracy and these keep getting revised. Personally I would like having one representative from each incarnation, except that besides that pesky problem of money there's the even more insurmountable problem of SPACE! As for T Rex, I did get the Safari and the CollectA, although in my narrow-mindedness I'd already laughed off the ridiculous plumage of the CollectA as probably impossible. The sculpts themselves were so goo I got them just as works of art. With dragons, we're looking for mythological accuracies. Still I've found with dragons that I still do appreciate them even more when I see some effort made to have some kind of anatomical logic, or that certain parts look well thought out. So while I can happily overlook the implausibility of elbow spikes, I find it tough looking at a forced multi-headed dragon where there doesn't seem to be a possible anchor for neck musculature, or if one comes off at a forced angle (cough...Series 7 Hydra dragon).

You got that right! PNSO has over the past produced some I would called representative works, and this has to be come of them. They certainly put in their effort into something so popular, and giving it their best. The gold reminds me very much of the Safari Ltd Dunkleosteus, and I'm still waiting for an updated 1:35 Spinosaurus from PNSO!

Thank you! I hope yours arrives safe and sound, and that the colour is still good. This is probably the most beautifully painted Spinosaurus I have. Really wish I could visit Germany but for all this current mess at the moment, I have to put it off.

I hope so too! We have been in great need of a medium sized and good Pachycephalosaurus for a long time now! The Wild Safari was pretty good, but I would be very keen to see one done in the PNSO aesthetic. As for the Dilophosaurus, with the latest thoughts on it, it seems like a ripe one for dinosaur companies to tackle. We'll see!

Also,Spinosaurus is my favourite dinosaur

It's awesome, you must be so excited with all the constant developments and revisions to the science! 😁

Thank you Neon! I think different styles attract different audiences, so I was never too worried about that. For example, I could make videos shorter and take out the science, or do other things to boost the algorithm, but it wouldn't be authentic to what I want to do. I'm very happy you enjoy my content; it really makes me very happy to hear! 😁

Since the video. I have been told it's meant to represent a 1:35 juvenile. Personally I'm waiting for a real 1:35!

You got that right. Be prepared for some counterarguments to the quadrupedal stance to start popping up! 😀

Thank you Richard, and I definitely would recommend him whether it's your first or not! This Essien is a confluence of so many things coming together, detail, sculpt, paintwork, pose... that it's a must have in my opinion. The other thing to consider is if you were to wait too long, prices might go up in the future. I believe Amazon may have started selling already so you should order it in case stocks run out.

I think Papo was looking to do something different and for once, it actually got a figure more accurate than another company. However the tail isn't an exact match, but sure miles closer than the crocodilian tail!

Indeed, nothing is perfect. Still, this is much better than another Spinosaurus that I might review soon 😉😉

It is amazing and even more so in person! I almost worry if PNSO were to make a bigger scale model, can they upscale all the goodness in this model enough for 1:35! But this was a very good trial run for them, and hopefully the success of this model will motivate them to get on a larger model! I truly do not feel any of the other Spinos thus far match up to this.

You're right! The first time I saw a picture of it I thought someone was pulling a practical joke. Looks just like a wyvern from my dragon collection and would fit right in there!

I most definitely will and I have plenty to say about it! 😁

It's a hard choice! The 2019 I like for the size and the colours, and also the fact it has a base. But it is getting dated. I prefer the skull and sail on the 2020. I would love it if PNSO decided to release an updated 1:35 incorporating its new sculpting technique and also the new tail.

Yes the claws are way too long and a weird shape too. It's probably to help balance the model.

Thank you Eden, I'll do my best!

Thank you for your support, I appreciate it! To give credit where it's due, Spinosaurus is such a fascinating dinosaur, and this model so beautiful, that it was a great pleasure to do this video!

It is wonderful! I didn't think I would get him when I found out it was just 1:60 scale, but once I had him in hand, he's one of my favourites! I can only hope that PNSO decides to update their 1:35 scale, but then they would really have to up the level of painting and I'm not sure how much more they could push it. We'll just have to wait and see!

It's the 2019 Wild Safari Swimming Spinosaurus. It's about USD$27. I didn't get it mainly because of the leg broken look, the scales are too uniform, and because of the neck posture, only works in a surface swimming context. Of course, the tail is now considered outdated but they didn't know that at the time. If you know how to remodel, then it might not be an issue. Good luck! 🙂

@@DinosDragons thx!

@@DinosDragons also I went to Google and I think I might buy the 2020 sarafi one, cuz the tail, pose and easier remodel work

If you live in the States or near, I recommend Dan's Dinosaurs. If you live in or near the UK, I recommend Everythingdinosaur.com

Good day, Dylan. What review do you mean? Always enjoy reading what people have to say about dinosaurs!

@@DinosDragons One of these. store.safariltd.com/collections/2021-new-product-releases/products/2021-prehistoric-world-2 & store.safariltd.com/collections/2021-new-product-releases/products/2021-prehistoric-world-3 I 1st saw them as Silhouette forms. But I had a hint, a hunch what they might be. Plus, I was the 1st to write a review on them.

It is indeed! The PNSOs, especially this unexpected 2020 wave are real beauties!

All the figures given in my reviews are measured along the curves with a piece of string as far as I can. So for this, it's about 30cm or 12" long.

Well, I would say on its own, it actually looks quite small. Next to the Corythosaurus, it looks even smaller. Do you have a preferred scale for your collection?

@@DinosDragons I sort of play in the zone where Im ok if they all scale similar- except Sauropods are much larger....

Neither. I got them from a contact in China. However, the good news is that PNSO seems to have decided to do worldwide releases for now, because they realise they have a good, popular product. In fact some of these orders were available on Amazon US even before collectors in Asian got them! You may find them cheaper on Amazon, but if I were in the States I'd spend a bit more to get them from Dan's, not just because I would prefer to support smaller independent specialty stores, but I know that I can feel safer because Dan is going to be packing them well. Amazon packaging can be a little hit and miss sometimes.

I don't like Papo's figures in general, but I have to admit when I saw the prototype images of the Spino limited edition I wanted it. Then I saw friend's pictures about how far away the Papop is in terms of the actual paintwork compared to the release images, and I couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of money. Too bad, because the sculpt really is good, and close to being almost accurate.

@@DinosDragons that right they could be better work but i mean, for a toy i’m very impressed with the spino of papo, the position is the figure i love it but yeah the paint work it cups be better👍🏽

Thank you, I loved this model. PNSO is really amazing!

yap is best!

Thank for your input. Which elements of the 2019 version did you prefer? I'm hopeful that when we find out more, PNSO is going to do a full 1:35 scale model. Imagine if how much better the paintwork and detail would be at that scale!

@@DinosDragons yeah that would be great. I really liked the 2019 Spino texture, it was different from most of the other spinos out there. the new 2020 pnso spino kind of looks like Safari one. The head and arms were also great on the 2019 model

The next change might be over bipedality vs quadrupedailty, . You can google Mark Witton Spinosaurus to see how bipedality might still be possible. It's to do with where the CoM of the creature is, and how voluminous the tail looks. Personally this figure is so beautiful and current however, and any dramatic revisions likely to be a while off, that you might be missing out if you're looking for the most accurate figure ever 😁

It was sent to me from a source in China 😊 But you should all have it soon, because I believe PNSO is doing worldwide release now, so just wait a bit! In fact some of my friends in the States have models already that I don't!

The GR Toys version is a beautiful specimen, especially the tail. However there are a couple of things that I feel the PNSO has over that. First, it is mising that distinctive kink around the Ca4 level, but which might just be due to a design choice to have it covered by skin or muscle) and second, the weightbearing on the left hand looks incredibly awkward. The PNSO takes a knuckle walking approach and looks more natural. However overall the GR Toys is beautiful and at its size, is really impressive. I'm ok to overlook these.

@@DinosDragons Thanks for the reply. It sucks that there's no Spinosaurus the same size as the GR Toys version but with the accuracy of the PNSO. Looking at the headsculpt of the GR Toys, it also appears to be another inaccuracy, but I'm not sure if that's true.

It's absolutely beautiful, but it will be interesting to see how other companies follow this up. Esepcially with many things still being debated, for example actual posture and mode of locomotion.

It certainly seems to me to be the case too and it might very well be aquatic most of the time following this interpretation. Now imagine this... recent speculations suggest this creature might be bipedal after all! So if you think those two hind limbs couldn't possibly support anything in quadrupedal mode, imagine bipedality!

I don't believe osteoderms were actually found with the Spinosaurus and is mostly speculative. However we have impressions of them in large theropods. Off the top of my head I believe Ceratosaurus and definitely Carnotarus had them. Ceratosaurus had them as a single midline row, while Carnotaurus did show parallel rows of them. So in that sense it probably seemed possible that any perumtation of the two extremes might be present in other theropod dinosarus too. Since we don't know definitely, artists often speculate and extrapolate. That's why in recent years you commonly see sauropods with a row of spines running down the midline, and why you see ceratopsians sometimes depicted with tail bristles because Psittacosaurus was found with them. Finally I must admit (as I did in my latest PNSO video review of Corythosaurus) that I'm guilty of using the word "osteoderms" too loosely, when many times I really mean scutes. Scutes can also mean extra large scales, or unusual scales called feature scales, and these DON'T have to be osteoderms. So while Spinosaurus may or may not have osteoderms, it is very likely they would have had feature scales and scutes.

Could you be specific as to which aspect or dimentions you disagree with?

@@DinosDragons The PNSO Tarbosaurus head is not totally correct as it does not strike me as of one of the tyranoid theropod family . The head sculpt of the schleich Tarbosaurus is pretty much correct, Tyranosaurus like but thinner and correct length, the teeth need to be replaced and inner mouth repainted correctly, arm limbs will be shortened to the correct length and detailed airbrush job with proper weathering will show the final result. The PSNO overall look is a bit too chubby and lower legs are also a bit too thick in my opinion. Large carnivore theropods were heavy and constant pursuit of food kept them rather slimmer than chubby. Many experts have same opinion but then none of us were really there with the dinosaurs so its all theories really. Let's take example of a human skeleton. Underweight, normal weight and overweight will all have different appearance except for having a head, two arms and two legs attached to the torso.

That's as concise as I would think to say it! 😄

Yep

I'd almost forgotten about that species! Last I recall this species was still pretty poorly known, by highly fragmentary remains. Hopefully more will come to light, we need more spinosaurids (that are NOT spinosaurus haha)