hey guys now that 4 pieces have been unveiled in sideshows dinosauria line,i'd like to know which one u guys think is worth it if i were to pick up only one(or maybe 2) based on paint apps,sculpture,pose,price and that certain 'x' factor...keep ur choices pourin' in thanx....
which acc to u is the best piece in the dinosauria collection thus far?
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furystorm
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Wow, this is a hard one! I only just barreled into the line this past week, picking up both of the first two exclusives. Neither of them have arrived yet, but I'll base my decision on the images of the prototypes shown on the SS website, along with my general eagerness to receive a particular piece. It should be noted that the spunky Styracosaurus is the dino that finally got me excited about the line. That new preorder coupled with the Carnotaurus coming out in three weeks or so made me want to jump in.
My final answer, for now, with no pieces in hand, the Carnotaurus!
He is my desktop right now, after all!
My final answer, for now, with no pieces in hand, the Carnotaurus!
He is my desktop right now, after all!
dansdinosaurs
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Very tough call. I might be leaning toward Krentz's Styracosaurus, just because it looks like such a dangerous herbivore. Something to be avoided in the wild.
TerminatorMan
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I bought the T-rex VS tricerratops. I did not receive it yet, but that is my favorite so far. I was not thrilled about the gore at first, but the many angles and fight scene makes it more interesting. I wonder who won the fight?
TerminatorMan
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yeah it looks like the T-rex was forced upward due to the spike, and now he will land on his back (but will t-rex be able to bite him for a last chance at a kill?) hmmm
Hard choice since haven't got any in hand. My vote went to the carnotaurus simply because its one-of-a-kind and a pretty bold decision for SS since its not as iconic as a t-rex or trike. Overall, any of these pieces is a winner to me so far.
ripper_joe77
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That's a hard decision, but if I had to only pick one then I would choose Rex.
TerminatorMan
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I know eventually Ill be getting T-rex. I wonder what others sideshow has in mind to make?? I need to know which ones I'll be saving up for 
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That's how I feel. I'm only doing the maquettes though so I hope they redo some already in vs. form like the Triceratops.
Scar
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It's very unfortunate that you have to make one definitive choice over any other, and I can't really pick out one piece that is the "best" of the line. Reason being that they are all sterling in terms of depicting the animals as we currently believe them to have either appeared or to plausibly behaved. You could literally spend days critiquing each individual piece and elucidating the thought that went into every single minutia of detail, be it the posture of the dinosaur, the color scheme, the folds in the skin, scar tissue, dentition, or even simply the expression and/or gaze of the creature(s). Hell, even the bases seem to convey a great deal about what is going on in the statue.
The diorama is pure classicism in terms of its depiction, and its dynamism, unfettered grace, and scathing starkness of the violence of such conflicts makes it a definite favorite. That, and it's the only piece out thus far, and we know that it delivers in every single department, be it sculpt, paint apps, etc. The Carnotaurus is a bold choice and is definitely meritorious for its originality, as is the Styracosaurus. The Tyrannosaurus is my personal favorite, reasons of nostalgia aside; just a cursory glance at the creature is as informative as a storybook, relaying epic and near fatal moments of its time in this world; that, and it is a true alpha predator - an unchallenged, dominant, aged combatant with literally no rival in its domain. It evinces that, much like Estuarine crocodiles, age in dinosaurs should not necessarily convey dotage as it does in humans. Rather it can merely heighten experience, wisdom, and skill of a combatant on the prehistoric field of battle. It's that concept that I find appealing, so my vote goes for the Tyrannosaur, but I really again would prefer not to choose.
The diorama is pure classicism in terms of its depiction, and its dynamism, unfettered grace, and scathing starkness of the violence of such conflicts makes it a definite favorite. That, and it's the only piece out thus far, and we know that it delivers in every single department, be it sculpt, paint apps, etc. The Carnotaurus is a bold choice and is definitely meritorious for its originality, as is the Styracosaurus. The Tyrannosaurus is my personal favorite, reasons of nostalgia aside; just a cursory glance at the creature is as informative as a storybook, relaying epic and near fatal moments of its time in this world; that, and it is a true alpha predator - an unchallenged, dominant, aged combatant with literally no rival in its domain. It evinces that, much like Estuarine crocodiles, age in dinosaurs should not necessarily convey dotage as it does in humans. Rather it can merely heighten experience, wisdom, and skill of a combatant on the prehistoric field of battle. It's that concept that I find appealing, so my vote goes for the Tyrannosaur, but I really again would prefer not to choose.
you guys are right its almost impossible to pick a favourite in this line...so i've sumhow come up with the funds(by sacrificing some other pre orders afcoz)and gone with the trex vs tri dio,carnotaurus and the t-rex maquette....
furystorm
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Oh, come on! You have to get the spunky little Styracosaurus. That's the dino that turned my head and made me go on a crazy spending spree picking up two of the previous exclusives I had neglected to order.
My dio should be here tomorrow! fingers crossed
My dio should be here tomorrow! fingers crossed
dansdinosaurs
Super Freak
Yeah, the Carnotaurus is the most anticipated Sideshow Dinosauria item in my store. The price might be a factor, but I think the hardcore crowd just loves the slightly more obscure species.
so now since we have the first 3 pieces released....based on actual in hand pictures as opposed to the prototype pics...which is your favourite piece so far.....i have gotten the carno as well as the diorama...looking forward to getting the trex in a few days...
also...do u think the next piece...the styracosaurus is gonna be able to match up to the first 3(i have my doubts..its nice but doesn't seem as exciting as the first 3)
also...do u think the next piece...the styracosaurus is gonna be able to match up to the first 3(i have my doubts..its nice but doesn't seem as exciting as the first 3)
bearmodel
Super Freak
I saw them all at the Con and The T-rex dio is by far my favorite. The rex looks just like I imagine he would look in a fight and the Triceratops is very detailed. I also love the dynamic pose of the piece....
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