CollectA New for 2017

[AcroSauroTaurus]

Great! Finally a Trioceros montium! AcroSauroTaurus, I copied those into your first post, too. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks! And I like the fact that its a Cameroon Sailfin Chameleon, and not one of the more popular species like the Panther or Veiled. Now I'm waiting on a Usambara Three-horned Chameleon... (but I'm really hoping for a Strap-toothed Beaked Whale)

just think how many more cool species they could make if they didnt waste PVC on ad nauseum varieties of horses...

Or repaints of big cats...

I don't mind the big cat repaints, some deserve them. But they have way too many horses to be bothered with making all the color morphs of each breed...

Keep in mind--they're new distributor, Reeves international, is all about horses (and domestic). And they intend to only carry horses...so while we may not be impressed, it appears to acually be a huge part of CollectA's business.

Yah, I'm just not fond of the whole "all color morphs of all breeds" idea.

[bmathison1972]

Assuming we have not seen all of CollectA's releases, so far Safari LTD is winning this year

[AcroSauroTaurus]

And the final group.

Leopard Seal


Rocky Mountain foal


Bongo


Saiga


Wildlife Toob



Marine Life Toob 1


Marine Life Toob 2

[sbell]

Having seen the new Prehistoric Marine tube...these are underwhelming. Not a single unique species of any note. They couldn't come up with a single shark or something?

[stargatedalek]

If the leather-back and African penguin were in the same set maybe...

[AcroSauroTaurus]

Having seen the new Prehistoric Marine tube...these are underwhelming. Not a single unique species of any note. They couldn't come up with a single shark or something?

Well, at least they put the exact names, instead of just Penguin, Gorilla, Black Bear, seal, etc.

[Rossano]

I really love the choices of the Saiga and the Leopard Seal (first time I see one of both).

They both look quite well made, but from these pics I prefer the Saiga.

[Elephas Maximus]

Bongo is too stocky, its proportions rather resemble elands (and even Collecta eland is more gracile...)

[Rossano]

Bongo is too stocky, its proportions rather resemble elands (and even Collecta eland is more gracile...)

The proportions of the body seem to correspond quite properly to most of the pics I find on the net, the problem seems to be the vertical measure of the neck, that because of the very abundant pendant skin looks enormous, while on real animals is definitely thinner. Strange solution, since the animal looks very carefully sculpted.

[brontodocus]

Bongo is too stocky, its proportions rather resemble elands (and even Collecta eland is more gracile...)

The proportions of the body seem to correspond quite properly to most of the pics I find on the net, the problem seems to be the vertical measure of the neck, that because of the very abundant pendant skin looks enormous, while on real animals is definitely thinner. Strange solution, since the animal looks very carefully sculpted.

I have to say, I'm quite happy with how the bongo looks, especially because it is so stocky. They are quite heavily built and short-legged antelopes. Those neck proportions may not be that off if the figure is molded after a strong and very mature male. I've found a picture on the website of Dzanga Sangha National Park which seems to come close in proportions:

[bmathison1972]

yes, I believe Numaan (on STS) said this was to represent a male specifically

[Elephas Maximus]

The figure is a male indeed, a tip of penis sheath is visible. I initially suspected it to be modeled after an old & obese captive specimen)))

[OkapiBoy]

My prayers is finally answered with this super awesome Bongo figure!
Its about time CollectA made one, so beautiful 😄

And a Saiga antelope? Wow, another first and also a beautiful figure!
Can't wait to get these two figure.

[AcroSauroTaurus]

Found these on FB.

[CetaceanFan]

Man, that Leopard seal looks very, very nice!
Also those antelopes (sorry I only specialize in aquatic life and don't know the names) also look amazing!

[Rossano]

I am really puzzled by Collecta's solution to stabilize birds by putting some tall grass amid the legs of the animal.

I think it is way better the usual base of dirt under the feet of the animal. Don't love it, but way less disturbing in watching the animal than the grass.

What is your opinion?

[AcroSauroTaurus]

More photos from FB.




I wonder if the marine toob creatures will come with those small stands...

[sbell]

More photos from FB.

I wonder if the marine toob creatures will come with those small stands...

Judging from the product pictures of the animal in tubes, I wouldn't think so. There doesn't appear to be room. Kind of a shame, they would display better.

[BlueKrono]

More photos from FB.

I wonder if the marine toob creatures will come with those small stands...

Judging from the product pictures of the animal in tubes, I wouldn't think so. There doesn't appear to be room. Kind of a shame, they would display better.

Wish they would sell their stands separately like Sideshow does.

[sbell]

More photos from FB.

I wonder if the marine toob creatures will come with those small stands...

Judging from the product pictures of the animal in tubes, I wouldn't think so. There doesn't appear to be room. Kind of a shame, they would display better.

Wish they would sell their stands separately like Sideshow does.

It's fun to make your own!