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[Gwangi]

Not this guy, I have one for the DTB though...not sure that it will be first. Been slacking on DTB reviews due to the ATB.

[suspsy]

Haven't completed my next one yet.

[bmathison1972]

I might do one then. I wasn't planning on it, but I am home from work so I have time to take pics and write. If anyone else want to, let me know.

[bmathison1972]

...OK I got one together, the Colorata Yanbaru long-armed scarab: http://animaltoyforum.com/blog/2020/01/01/yanbaru-long-armed-scarab-yanbaru-creatures-by-colorata/

[Gwangi]

My first for 2020. 
http://animaltoyforum.com/blog/2020/01/02/chinese-water-dragon-aaa/

[bmathison1972]

Wonderful, Gwangi.

New forum member @MammothProductions just made dibs on the CollectA secreatary bird. MammothProductions, please visit here (http://animaltoyforum.com/blog/submit-a-review/) when you are ready. if you have contributed to the Dino Toy Blog, it is similar.

[Avian]

Thanks @bmathison1972. Just curious: is there an equivalent to a "due date" as to when it needs to be written and posted? I know for a fact I will have some free time tomorrow and I was planning to write then. Is that to late?

[bmathison1972]

Thanks @bmathison1972. Just curious: is there an equivalent to a "due date" as to when it needs to be written and posted? I know for a fact I will have some free time tomorrow and I was planning to write then. Is that to late?

Nope, do it at your convenience. I check the inbox regularly evenings and weekends so once it is submitted it will go up quick unless there is other stuff in front of it. I try not to post more than one a day but traffic has been slow lately.

[Avian]

Ok, thanks for all the help @bmathison1972

[bmathison1972]

thank you for contributing! My goal is to diversify the submitters to the blog, to see many styles of photography and different points of view on the figures!

[Avian]

I have just finished the CollectA secretary bird review, and have tried to email it, yet my email keeps telling me the mail is too large. I believe the text has sent, but I cannot send images so far. Is it ok if I send the images 1 at a time? I will label them well if so.

[bmathison1972]

I have just finished the CollectA secretary bird review, and have tried to email it, yet my email keeps telling me the mail is too large. I believe the text has sent, but I cannot send images so far. Is it ok if I send the images 1 at a time? I will label them well if so.

Hi, yes you can email images one at a time. Or you can try resizing them. If you have PhotoShop, I would suggest making them 300 dpi JPEGs at 6 inches wide. This will be high-resolution but the file size won't be too big.

Unfortunately I cannot check the blog email from work (I can work on the blog, but can't check the blog email). So, I won't be able to see this until I get home.

[Avian]

Ok, thanks. I'll see what I can do.

[AnimalToyForum]

I have just finished the CollectA secretary bird review, and have tried to email it, yet my email keeps telling me the mail is too large. I believe the text has sent, but I cannot send images so far. Is it ok if I send the images 1 at a time? I will label them well if so.

Hi, yes you can email images one at a time. Or you can try resizing them. If you have PhotoShop, I would suggest making them 300 dpi JPEGs at 6 inches wide. This will be high-resolution but the file size won't be too big.

Unfortunately I cannot check the blog email from work (I can work on the blog, but can't check the blog email). So, I won't be able to see this until I get home.

You know, this has happened a few times with the animaltoyforum email account, so I think I'll just use gmail from now on. I'll update the instructions page soon.

[AnimalToyForum]

Okay, from now on, please send guest reviews to [email protected]

@bmathison1972 I'll give you access to this account shortly. 

[Avian]

I have already sent the images and review text to the original email. (Just making sure you look in the right place). Thanks.

[bmathison1972]

Thanks

@animaltoyforum I'll set up the account when I get home today (Gmail is blocked at work)
@MammothProductions I'll check both accounts when I get home. I am not sure if Adam has disabled to old email, but it might not hurt to forward your text and images to the new email. Sorry you are submitted your first during this transition.

@stargatedalek @suspsy please be aware of the email change since you guys have sent some in via email. Please now use [email protected]

[stargatedalek]

What timing, I'm literally uploading a review right now!

I've had this in the pipeline for a while, just couldn't bring myself to do it. Hopefully the next is something more positive.

[bmathison1972]

WOW so it looks like there will be at least TWO in the guest review queue when I get home . I will upload one tonight and one tomorrow or Sunday (pending other authors' reviews ).

[Avian]

Thanks @bmathison1972. However, I am not sure whether I will be able to forward the text, as I cant view my sent emails at the moment for some reason. I will try again in a minute.