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Ooh the rare grey tabby cat!!

bmathison1972 wrote:

Tupolew Tu-154 wrote:

I like that Satyr and the Anzu Wyliei.

But what is that at the Ongole cows belly? Is she a hermaphrodite?  

whatever that structure is, it is apparent on both male and female specimens in online images...

Isn't the thing supposed to be "belly button" on something that remains after umbilical cord is removed? Some cows have it...
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It's the navel of the cow ..

Thanks for posting these fantastic new images! Overall, I still feel like they did a wonderful job on some, yet others may need improvements. I love the new paint job on the tabby cat and would be very happy to have her in my collection. The Anzu is truly a masterpiece! It's a shame it's not 1/40 scaled because if it was, I would consider it a must have. I like the personality of their new dragon and satyr as well.

Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the Amargasaurus, mainly because the model itself is gigantic (although I do hope the orange Titanosaur will be large, but they're known for being huge whereas Amargasaurus wasn't much bigger than a rhino). It also seems heavily stylized; almost like a Schleich sauropod. I also think the Komodo dragon seems a little too cute with its rounded edges and soft expression. If I recall, didn't they have a better one in the past?

Overall though, these are very worthy efforts with many more hits than misses. I can't wait to see what's next!

barracudacat wrote:

Thanks for posting these fantastic new images!  Overall, I still feel like they did a wonderful job on some, yet others may need improvements.  I love the new paint job on the tabby cat and would be very happy to have her in my collection.  The Anzu is truly a masterpiece!  It's a shame it's not 1/40 scaled because if it was, I would consider it a must have.  I like the personality of their new dragon and satyr as well.

Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the Amargasaurus, mainly because the model itself is gigantic (although I do hope the orange Titanosaur will be large, but they're known for being huge whereas Amargasaurus wasn't much bigger than a rhino).  It also seems heavily stylized; almost like a Schleich sauropod.  I also think the Komodo dragon seems a little too cute with its rounded edges and soft expression.  If I recall, didn't they have a better one in the past?

Overall though, these are very worthy efforts with many more hits than misses.  I can't wait to see what's next!  

I can tell you that the Amargasaurus is actually spot-on when it comes to accuracy,and not in any way stylized.It really was that odd looking.
And size wise,it looks like Safari is doing like CollectA when it comes to their prehistoric line.Some are "standard" size (Daeodon,Anzu wyliei)and some are in larger "deluxe" sizes (American Mastodon,Amargasaurus) regardless of the actual sizes of the animals.

I see that Carndinal has finally got a seperate release

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OHHHH! I LOVE that frogfish !!! And the Angole cow

And both dinos !!! How great they stopped their "beige-and/or-dark khaki " period

I like the new presented releases. Prehistoric ones look excellent. The frogfish and cardinal are two very good choices for the Incredible Creatures series. The cow is an excellent addition to the farm series, I am sure all cattle enthusiasts are quite happy. The WW jaguar was expectable . Despite some new versions, most of the animals are new in Safari's range.

Bloodrayne wrote:

Oh wow! I really like that Amargasaurus and Anzu.

I know I am off topic here but Bloodrayne I love your avatar. I have four comical chipmunks living on my property that I feed year round so every time I see your avatar it gives me a chuckle. I have to ask what is its origin, where did you come up with it?
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There i posted this picture as a wish. I want mutants like that.

Tupolew Tu-154 wrote:

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There i posted this picture as a wish. I want mutants like that.

Thanks.

Hi Doug!
You ask, we answer.

(Thank you for your wonderful figures. I'm a big fan.)

Bloodrayne wrote:

Hi Doug!
You ask, we answer.

(Thank you for your wonderful figures. I'm a big fan.)

Thank you and you are welcome. That picture cracks me up. I know it is supposed to be a squirrel but the head looks more chipmunk to me. If my chipmunks had weapons the way they like to fight over sunflower seeds it would be armageddon in my back yard.

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I can tell you that the Amargasaurus is actually spot-on when it comes to accuracy,and not in any way stylized.It really was that odd looking. Smile
And size wise,it looks like Safari is doing like CollectA when it comes to their prehistoric line.Some are "standard" size (Daeodon,Anzu wyliei)and some are in larger "deluxe" sizes (American Mastodon,Amargasaurus) regardless of the actual sizes of the animals.

Thanks for explaining this better. I was thinking stylized more in terms of the skull-like face and the over the top colors. The Schleich Barapasaurus has a similar face. I agree that the accuracy looks good. It could be a decent figure for some, but it's not for me.

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Thanks.

It's nice to meet you, Doug! I'm very impressed with your sculpts, both past and present. Overall, the prehistoric line is looking fantastic, particularly the mammals and the Anzu.

barracudacat wrote:

It's nice to meet you, Doug!  I'm very impressed with your sculpts, both past and present.  Overall, the prehistoric line is looking fantastic, particularly the mammals and the Anzu.

Thank you, the Anzu isn't mine so far the only ones of mine revealed are the Mastodon, Daeodon, Florida Panther, Muskox, Pygmy Hippo and new version of the WW Jaguar.

Doug Watson wrote:

barracudacat wrote:

It's nice to meet you, Doug!  I'm very impressed with your sculpts, both past and present.  Overall, the prehistoric line is looking fantastic, particularly the mammals and the Anzu.

Thank you, the Anzu isn't mine so far the only ones of mine revealed are the Mastodon, Daeodon, Florida Panther, Muskox, Pygmy Hippo and new version of the WW Jaguar.

You are one of the Safari sculptors?! Nice!! I want to say: thank you so much for these wonderful animals <3
The muskox is surely on my Wish List for next year!

NightLioness wrote:

Doug Watson wrote:

barracudacat wrote:

It's nice to meet you, Doug!  I'm very impressed with your sculpts, both past and present.  Overall, the prehistoric line is looking fantastic, particularly the mammals and the Anzu.

Thank you, the Anzu isn't mine so far the only ones of mine revealed are the Mastodon, Daeodon, Florida Panther, Muskox, Pygmy Hippo and new version of the WW Jaguar.

You are one of the Safari sculptors?! Nice!! I want to say: thank you so much for these wonderful animals <3
The muskox is surely on my Wish List for next year!

The mastodon and Daeodon as well !! Thank you Doug !!

It is wonderful to see Doug commenting here! It is unavoidable to praise and thank his work over these years. However, I know Doug is not wanting our praises but just to keep us informed. One day I hope I have the chance of listing on TAI all figures Doug sculpted. I think it is an interesting information to share with toy animal collectors.

Roger wrote:

It is wonderful to see Doug commenting here! It is unavoidable to praise and thank his work over these years. However, I know Doug is not wanting our praises but just to keep us informed. One day I hope I have the chance of listing on TAI all figures Doug sculpted. I think it is an interesting information to share with toy animal collectors.

Thank you for your comments NightLioness, JamesPanda and Roger.

Roger I could provide that list someday if you want. It is over 200 pieces now.

Doug Watson wrote:

Roger wrote:

It is wonderful to see Doug commenting here! It is unavoidable to praise and thank his work over these years. However, I know Doug is not wanting our praises but just to keep us informed. One day I hope I have the chance of listing on TAI all figures Doug sculpted. I think it is an interesting information to share with toy animal collectors.

Thank you for your comments NightLioness, JamesPanda and Roger.

Roger I could provide that list someday if you want. It is over 200 pieces now.

I'd love to have that list, please. I intend to make a little entry about you and your work and add the name of the sculptor on all pages with figures you sculpted.
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Thanks for your reply.

Nice to meet you here, Doug.
I like Safaris prehistoric, mythology and some animals.

Doug Watson wrote:

Roger wrote:

It is wonderful to see Doug commenting here! It is unavoidable to praise and thank his work over these years. However, I know Doug is not wanting our praises but just to keep us informed. One day I hope I have the chance of listing on TAI all figures Doug sculpted. I think it is an interesting information to share with toy animal collectors.

Thank you for your comments NightLioness, JamesPanda and Roger.

Roger I could provide that list someday if you want. It is over 200 pieces now.

Nice to meet you here :)

widukind wrote:

Nice to meet you here :)

Nice to meet you and Tupolew Tu-154, I actually feel like I already know you all since I have been reading all your comments on my Safari Ltd pieces for years now, probably since the beginning of the forum. I prefer to read and not comment since as I have mentioned before I don't want to look like I am fishing for praise. I just like to see how the pieces are received and take in any criticism. I prefer not to argue about my pieces, you either like them or you don't but if you have a valid critique I do take it into consideration.
I comment more on the DinosaurToyForum because I have a dinosaur toy collection dating to the 1940s so I comment more on collecting dinosaur toys that I didn't make.
I don't spend a lot of time on forums so I may miss a comment directed at me so please don't think I am ignoring you if I don't answer.

Doug Watson wrote:

widukind wrote:

Nice to meet you here :)

Nice to meet you and Tupolew Tu-154, I actually feel like I already know you all since I have been reading all your comments on my Safari Ltd pieces for years now, probably since the beginning of the forum. I prefer to read and not comment since as I have mentioned before I don't want to look like I am fishing for praise. I just like to see how the pieces are received and take in any criticism. I prefer not to argue about my pieces, you either like them or you don't but if you have a valid critique I do take it into consideration.
I comment more on the DinosaurToyForum because I have a dinosaur toy collection dating to the 1940s so I comment more on collecting dinosaur toys that I didn't make.
I don't spend a lot of time on forums so I may miss a comment directed at me so please don't think I am ignoring you if I don't answer.

No matter, i know the time problem. But you have a collection with figurines from the 40s?

widukind wrote:

No matter, i know the time problem. But you have a collection with figurines from the 40s?

Yes a dinosaur & prehistoric animal figure collection. I started around 2000 buying toys I had in the sixties and that spread to buying all kinds of vintage dinosaur toys until I have some from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80, and 90s. I have a thread on the collection section on the DinosaurToyForum but I lost all my images through Photobucket and I am slowly restoring it with Postimage (fingers crossed)

I have some but not that many non-prehistoric toys that I had as a kid and bought back on places like eBay and flea markets, they are animals by Marx, Lido, Auburn from the 50s and 60s.

P.S. As I stated I started collecting in 2000 and I then started my Toy sculpting career shortly after in 2002.