Comments on: Procynosuchus

By: nzcryptozoologist

nzcryptozoologist — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:44:39 +0000

Although the yowie models to seem somewhat “comic in representation” I actually had the ones that do list along with the hard to get Adzebill .
The Moa representation is actually one of the best I have seen in this series.

Although they have stopped production of these are quite easy to pick up here on the trade lists relatively cheaply. They don’t come up regularly but they do appear on and off.

By: Matt_J

Matt_J — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:59:39 +0000

Since I’ve found myself working more Cenozoic creatures into various fiction-based writing, I’ve been thinking about starting a collection of replicas like these.

I think you’ve successfully pushed me to do so, Loren. Thanks!

By: cryptidsrus

cryptidsrus — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:25:16 +0000

BTW—I love those Dodo Birds in your Boki Collection, Loren!!!

Always was a fan of the lamentably extinct buggers.

See, I had none of that kind of “variety” when I was growing up.

Must not have taken the time to “ask around”.

Drats. Oh well, C’est la vie…

By: Ceroill

Ceroill — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:22:03 +0000

Long ago, back in the 60’s, Esso gas stations had a green brontosaurus (as it was called then) as their mascot, and on occasion they would have these injection mold machines which would, upon your putting in a quarter or a dime or whatever the price was, make you a nice fresh plastic bronto of your very own. I seem to recall they were of vinyl, and about…um..I want to say 8″ long, but since I was a kid, probably considerably smaller.

Anyone else remember those? I think you could also get a stego from the machines.

By: cryptidsrus

cryptidsrus — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:10:44 +0000

The only Dinosaurs I played with as a child were the moderately “cartoonish,” cheap rubber and plastics ones one buys at Toys-R-Us or a Dollar store these days so pardon me if I have a “sentimental attachment” to the less “realistic” ones. Oh well, to each his own… Great post, Loren.

By: Loren Coleman

Loren Coleman — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:01:13 +0000

Thanks, Ceroill, and to others who sent me private well wishes with donations.

By: Ceroill

Ceroill — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:30:34 +0000

Happy Birthday Loren.

By: seagraves

seagraves — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:33:14 +0000

Mr. Coleman,

Thanks so much for your links!! The PaleoCraft thylacine is especially beautiful, albeit pricey. May have to wait on that one. Thanks again!

By: Loren Coleman

Loren Coleman — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:23:36 +0000

Welcome, seagraves. Only speaking for myself, chronological age is no guide for the kind of enthusiasm I tend to have for realistic yet colorful, high-quality replicas of most fossil animals. I think those that are interested in dinosaurs and extinct mammal "toys" might still retain a bit of the boy and girl inside of them. :-) As to Thylacine replicas, I did a whole blog posting on them and they are relatively non-existent in the inexpensive range. You have to invest bigger bucks for the PaleoCraft models and other art-oriented items related to that species. With regard to the Dire Wolf, probably the best easily obtainable item is the Bullyland replica of the Dire Wolf (Canis dirus) from Link and Pin Hobbies. But be realistic, this is small, only four inches from tip of nose to tip of tail, and to most people, looks like a dog. Still, you'll know it's a Dire Wolf! Enjoy.

By: seagraves

seagraves — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:24:01 +0000

I can tell everyone who commented is an adult. I personally like the “cartoonish” cryptid figurines; if they were made realistic they wouldn’t exist, especially Mothman and the Jersey Devil. My own collection seriously lacks a Thylacine and a Dire Wolf which I can’t seem to find anywhere. I’ll be going to NY in a few months so perhaps the American Museum of Natural History will be able to provide. Thanks to everyone who posted pics!