Life-size Velociraptor

[Scar]

The only pictures I posted revealed the side of the animal, though. How do you know what it looks like from the front?

They're 100% identical to those sold by jurassicparkfan2002 on eBay from time to time, and he has posted pictures from the front, most of which are downright laughable. A laudable effort, but an easy pass.

 

[dansdinosaurs]

I don't think he uses a dealer, though. Maybe I'll ask him if they're the same.

I will also let him know that synthetic eyes would make a strongly improved final product, yes? Any other major suggestions you want me to pass on?

 

[thx217]

Bless you, THX. I was hoping that, as an avid fan of Stan The Man, you would see this thread and bring some beautiful pics to back what Shell and I have been saying.

Particularly what you said about the bust when viewed head-on - it doesn't look fierce, it looks comical. There's meant to be a palpable menace, which Stan got when crafting his Velociraptors. For those who read the book, you know that for every bit of guile and intelligence the raptors possessed, they vastly surpassed it in often irrational ferocity and savagery, going well out of their way to obtain prey for the sake of sport rather than appetitive urges. Stan's Velociraptors show that these creatures are indeed animals to be reckoned with. If the bust captured that even slightly, then it would be improved. Also, even the jaws themselves appear far too bulky, on the bust, rather than slender yet powerful. The picture of the Velociraptor pair in the foliage is a personal favorite; with the mouth open you see a ferocity, and closed and upright there is a troubling, calculating nature to the creature that should rightly make any terrestrial mammal more than a bit timid.

You bet, Scar.

That jungle shot is also my favorite.

The only pictures I posted revealed the side of the animal, though. How do you know what it looks like from the front?

The pieces has been made for quite a while so we've seen it pretty much since day one. JP fans like us are always on a hunt for JP stuffs and I mean always. Besides that, don't you just love the internet?

The thing is, the pieces would've been just fine if the sculptor left the title "Jurassic Park" out. The pieces are just not doing the name justice.

https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=63976&highlight=jurassic+park
https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=66621&highlight=jurassic+park






Here're some shots of the originals from the SWS/Legacy.

 

[thx217]

SWS Paint tests cast.



Eye ball of the male Raptor in TLW.

 

[Scar]

Were those shots of the JPIII male Velociraptor head from an auction? I remember seeing those shots when one of the heads went up for a high-profile eBay charity. The TLW male T.rex was also listed for a hefty amount. If I had that kind of silly money sitting around at the time it went up, I would have tried for it.

 

[raider]

any one know the contact details of the guy that makes them on the prop forum ? carnt register to contact him, looks like they not allowed anyone to join for over 8 months

 

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

First post here..been a lurker for awhile though.. ;D

These pieces are made by Josh aka jurassicparkfan2002 on eBay..he posts a bit on JPToys and the Dinosaur Toy Forum...I also have a link to his Myspace : https://www.myspace.com/zar_productions

I'm really glad that some of you guys can see where the improvements need to be...I've posted the same on both sites mentioned and in emails to him only to feel like I'm the only one who thinks there is anything wrong with them..lol

 

[FelMar]

Here's a JP3 Raptor bust done by Josh..

Though the bust could be slightly improved, I'v quite happy with it and like the detail. The eyes actually turned out really nice!

 

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

It looks nice..I would think the upper teeth should be lower though...looks like the upper gum is covering them too much.

When did you get this piece from Josh ?

I've been waiting on three Compies from him since January..he's in a bit of trouble too...accepted too many orders and hasn't delivered. I know of at least two guys that have been waiting over a year for their pieces.

 

[FelMar]

It looks nice..I would think the upper teeth should be lower though...looks like the upper gum is covering them too much.

When did you get this piece from Josh ?

I've been waiting on three Compies from him since January..he's in a bit of trouble too...accepted too many orders and hasn't delivered. I know of at least two guys that have been waiting over a year for their pieces.

I totally agree with you about the upper teeth...
but what's done is done, overall it looks pretty cool!

You're right about his delays..I waited about 8-10 months for this raptor...had to keep reminding him. He has too many things going on and shouldn't be taking on so many projects when he can't deliver in a timely manner.

 

[Scar]

Looks done in the style of the TLW Velociraptor, but it's still atrocious, no offense to any of the parties involved. I really, really, really don't care for this piece. It looks so lifeless.

 

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I give the guy some credit for the effort and the result..I can't do it..don't have the materials and money to try unfortunatly...but his bigger pieces do sort of have a flat look to them. Now if they were only a 100.00 or so it prob wouldn't be so bad..but 4-600.00 was a little ridiculous.

Here's a pic of his Compy :

I ordered three so I could have a small pack of them running around my garden.