Beasts of the Mesozoic

[Tayranno]

I know there are some dino lovers on the forum so I thought I'd share this.

This was a Kickstarter campaign for highly detailed and articulated raptor figures. Pre-orders are still up, but they should be shipping from the factory in just a few months.

Plus the creator is a Zoids fan who loves Liger Zero!

Check them out here: beasts-of-the-mesozoic-raptor-series-action-figure.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

[Maethius]

Yes, David Silva is doing a masterful job with this line. His ceratopsians (series 2) will be just as incredible!

[Hanyoutai]

I saw these a while ago, and really wish I could order! I may put it on a holiday wishlist someday. They really are beautiful.

Is that the guy who made the Wolvereaver or am I thinking of someone else? I thought I recalled him saying he did concept art for a dragon figure series.

[Tayranno]

He is, and the Ceratopsian line is looking so incredible!

He did the designs for McFarland Toy's dragon line, but I'm not sure about the Wolvereaver.

[Maethius]

Yes, David designed Wolvereaver, and I was honored to be commissioned to build a custom of it for him. I've begged for a preview of his theropod line, but he just gives me an evil smile and says "not yet!"

[Tayranno]

Jan 10, 2018 13:52:03 GMT -5 Maethius said:

Yes, David designed Wolvereaver, and I was honored to be commissioned to build a custom of it for him. I've begged for a preview of his theropod line, but he just gives me an evil smile and says "not yet!"

That's rad!!!

The theropod line is by far the one I'm most excited for.  Chances are he hasn't even started the concept art on it, though, considering all the work he has ahead of him with the ceratopsians!  Did you back the Kickstarter?

[pika247]

Seen these, didn't notice Archeroraptor before, which might be fun for my Hell Creek Formation set, but I think the main reason I didn't have as much interest in it before is because my boys (Utahraptor and Dakotaraptor) aren't there, though now that I think about it, both would be rather large and expensive in 1/6 scale, lol

[Tayranno]

Jan 11, 2018 1:38:29 GMT -5 pika247 said:

Seen these, didn't notice Archeroraptor before, which might be fun for my Hell Creek Formation set, but I think the main reason I didn't have as much interest in it before is because my boys (Utahraptor and Dakotaraptor) aren't there, though now that I think about it, both would be rather large and expensive in 1/6 scale, lol

Yeah, these are meant to be smaller sized raptors but the creator has mentioned he wants to do a line of the larger raptors as well eventually. He's pretty thorough!

[Maethius]

I couldn't back his kickstarter, unfortunately... things have been really tight this last year.

[Orion]

My Velociraptor Osmolskae (Limited Variant) arrived yesterday and pictures honestly do not do it justice. The sculpt is amazing, the paint applications are beautiful and the articulation is more than expected - nice stiff joints that move freely but hold their pose, a wire running through the tail and some many little adjustments that can be made - plus alternate claw pieces. It is by far more than worth it's price.
I'm really wishing I would have ordered more raptors (or had the free money to order more now before the price hike).


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After getting this raptor, I can't wait for the Ceratopsian series, let alone the future Tyrannosaur series. These might actually edge out some of the Zoids display shelf space. I highly recommend picking up one of the raptors while they are still $35 though, as it is completely worth every penny.

[LunarEchoes]

These look fantastic; tempted to back if I can keep myself from buying more Zoids

[Maethius]

His next series, Ceratopsians, is well underway! The kits are much larger (you can imagine!) and have equally as high level of detail and articulation. As much as I love his stuff, I may have to squirrel away my non-Zoid cash for the series that is nearest to my heart... theropods!