Toymany toy sets!

[Alopias superciliosus]

a set of sharks with many lesser made species

they all looked to be unique

https://a.co/d/am7ZM8Y

I think I'll use their "hammerhead" as a Scoophead or Scalloped Bonnethead to extend my synoptic collection, it definitely has a more "shovel" shape to its head which is a welcome diversion from the endless "hammer" shaped models vaguely based off of Scalloped, Great, and Smooth Hammerheads.

It's definitely a Bonnethead or Scoophead. I'm leaning toward the former, but it is not a stretch to use it as a Scoophead!  You'll have to let us know if it's missing its anal fin, though, as it is in some of the pictures.

Glad to get your stamp of approval on it potentially being a Scoophead, I can definitely trust you on hammerheads with a username like that 

Yes, it's probably meant to be a Bonnethead but I'll take any excuse to expand my species line up!

I can post pictures here tomorrow of the set if my order does actually arrive in then!

[JimoAi]

a set of sharks with many lesser made species

they all looked to be unique

https://a.co/d/am7ZM8Y

I think I'll use their "hammerhead" as a Scoophead or Scalloped Bonnethead to extend my synoptic collection, it definitely has a more "shovel" shape to its head which is a welcome diversion from the endless "hammer" shaped models vaguely based off of Scalloped, Great, and Smooth Hammerheads.

It's definitely a Bonnethead or Scoophead. I'm leaning toward the former, but it is not a stretch to use it as a Scoophead!  You'll have to let us know if it's missing its anal fin, though, as it is in some of the pictures.

Glad to get your stamp of approval on it potentially being a Scoophead, I can definitely trust you on hammerheads with a username like that 

Yes, it's probably meant to be a Bonnethead but I'll take any excuse to expand my species line up!

I can post pictures here tomorrow of the set if my order does actually arrive in then!

that would be sick!

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I just looked again -- did anyone see the arctic minis?

THERE'S A LEMMING!
https://a.co/d/hsHFhnM

And being minis, some of them might fit the collections of scale -minded people!

[Saarlooswolfhound]

I have that set pictured in my original post if anyone wants to see "in hand" images. I would say they are comparable to Safari toob figures.

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I have that set pictured in my original post if anyone wants to see "in hand" images. I would say they are comparable to Safari toob figures.

So you do. I'd be happier if the lots were smaller. I only want s few sharks, the stingray, lemming, maybe a couple others... not sure what I'd do with the rest.

[bmathison1972]

the lemming is cool and the gull is a Glaucus Gull; another new species!

[sphyrna18]

a set of sharks with many lesser made species

they all looked to be unique

https://a.co/d/am7ZM8Y

I think I'll use their "hammerhead" as a Scoophead or Scalloped Bonnethead to extend my synoptic collection, it definitely has a more "shovel" shape to its head which is a welcome diversion from the endless "hammer" shaped models vaguely based off of Scalloped, Great, and Smooth Hammerheads.

It's definitely a Bonnethead or Scoophead. I'm leaning toward the former, but it is not a stretch to use it as a Scoophead!  You'll have to let us know if it's missing its anal fin, though, as it is in some of the pictures.

Glad to get your stamp of approval on it potentially being a Scoophead, I can definitely trust you on hammerheads with a username like that 

Yes, it's probably meant to be a Bonnethead but I'll take any excuse to expand my species line up!

I can post pictures here tomorrow of the set if my order does actually arrive in then!

that would be sick!

I'd love to see the in-hand pictures!  I can't wait to get the figure myself!

[bmathison1972]

 I assume the sawshark is a longnose?

[Alopias superciliosus]

Got them in! Very impressed with the set as a whole! Well-detailed sculpts with pretty good paintwork. The plastic they are made out of feels dense and on-par with other brands, quality wise, definitely well worth the $12 and the one day wait!! As some of the figures had claspers, I'll flag the sex for each.

1. Saw Shark, Female (hard for me to tell species apart but I am leaning Longnose as you said @bmathison1972 )



Excellent figure, and definitely the star of the set! The $12 is well worth if for this one figure alone. It's rare to get saw sharks, especially in a larger scale, and this may be the most accurate one I have seen!



Looks great from above but the real magic was flipping it over to find... sculpted barbels!!! And an incredibly accurate mouth and nostril shape and placement, excellent figure! The only bit of warning is that the rostrum in mine came very bent in the package- at a 90 degree angle. Hopefully I can get it fully bent back!



Alongside the Takara Tomy Japanese Saw Shark.

2. "Hammerhead", Female (Bonnethead or Scoophead)

A refreshing and delightful figure. You don't often see companies go for the smaller, shovelheaded members of Sphyrnidae, so I'm happy for this inclusion! And the anal fin is present @sphyrna18 !



I really like the black speckling of paint throughout, gives the model some more life than it being one solid color.



Next to the Safari Bonnethead- just as, if not a better, depiction of the animal imo!



3. Brown Banded Bamboo Shark Pup, Male



The bamboo shark is adorable!!!  Incredible sculpt and paintwork, even getting the split pupil details. Looks very much like the real thing (and I believe is close to 1:1 scale of a newly hatched pup?)



Pairs very well with the safari Brown Banded Bamboo Shark, which is at a more mature stage



4. Thresher Shark, Female (Pelagic Thresher, I believe)



I like this one a lot too! Good depiction of the animal, and has a more striking and accurate coloration than Safari's version of the same species. A shame it doesn't seem to stand up on its fins though...



It includes the subterminal notch, which Safari's lacked, although it is a bit too large at this scale, so take your pick. Only four gill, however, and erroneously lacks secondary pectoral and anal fins, like Safari's.



Next to the Safari Pelagic Thresher.

5. Blacktip Reef Shark, Male



The figure that shocked me the most; since blacktips are pretty common, didn't think much of it when ordering. But I am super impressed with how they captured the sculpt of the animal, especially in the face! IMO, a more convincing Blacktip Reef than either Safari or Collecta's, at least sculpt wise (can't speak on Papo's, as I don't own it). This will be replacing the Safari one as the Blacktip Reef Shark in my collection!



Shame there's a brown smudge on the underside of one of the pectorals...



With the Safari version.

6. Great White Shark, Male




Another one I didn't think much of when ordering that surprised me- this is a rather well done Great White! I especially love the very accurate speckling in the gradient from the grey top to the white underbelly, great effect that I'd like to see used on more shark models!



It's a great Great White, but perhaps not impressive enough to unseat the massive amount of other incredible options for this species out there. Still, happy that the obligatory Great White inclusion was done well! It does suffer from the same issue as the Thresher in that it can't stand on it's own though...



With the Papo Great White.

7. Lemon Shark, Male



This one is... fine to me. Idk, not really convinced by the sculpt on this one, proportions and the face seem off to me...



With the Safari Lemon Shark. I've never been a fan of Safari's, so was hoping this one could supplant it in my collection... not quite...



8. Shortfin Mako, Male



Again, another "meh" inclusion. The only one of the set that screams "knock-off", even though it's not; very similar pose and coloration to the Collecta.



Not really convinced by the facial detail- I think stick with existing Shortfin Makos.



With the Safari Shortfin Mako.

Hope this post is helpful! I was really impressed by this set, six good-to-excellent models, including of some rarely done species like the Saw Shark, Bamboo Shark, and Bonnethead, all for only $12- I think it's a no-brainer, even if only a couple figures interest you. My first look at Toymany products and my expectations were exceeded- I will keep an eye out for any additional shark sets by them!

[doggoswoofwoof]

I noticed this bear set by toymany and I was wondering if it was just a knock off of another brand's bears or if we finally got a cinnamon black bear figure
First time posting an image on the forum so please forgive me if the formatting is messed up.

[bmathison1972]

I am happy the sawshark has sculpted barbels! I was hoping to use the hammerhead as a scoophead, but alas I think it's a bonnethead.

EDIT: I might replace my Safari blacktip reef shark as well!

[JimoAi]

main thing I want to know is if the thresher is better than safari's.

Overall the set looks really well done and my favourite is the great white, which looks like the perfect mate for the Schleich one. The mako looks like the collectA one done right but I'm afraid it may be a little too small. As for the Lemon, I don't see anything wrong except the side of the pectoral fins and maybe it could work as a sicklefin?

Would like to point out that claspers only appear once a shark reaches a certain point of maturity so the bamboo shark having claspers at the juvenile stage is an error.

[Saarlooswolfhound]

So glad you presented the shark set! I will need to snag one for myself.

For the bears, I think they are unique sculpts but are weirdly shaped grizzlies with odd coloring. I will probably get them eventually so I can support their production of unique sculpting. Not horrible models, but I wouldn't say that is a cinnamon bear IMO.

I am just glad that this brand is getting a bit more attention. Hopefully that will lead to it fully fledging into its own place without copying other brands sculpts.

[Alopias superciliosus]

@bmathison1972 - Yes, probably a Bonnethead, especially with that speckling detail... but I still may add it to the shelf as a Scoophead  And I'm glad you also appreciate the blacktip, I think they really nailed the face!

@JimoAi - Maybe I'm being too harsh on the Mako and Lemon Shark; they are still good figures, just personally not what I am looking for. The face on the Lemon Shark feels goofy and off to me, and I don't think the Mako sculpt is sharp enough to scream "Mako" like the Safari and Collecta do. Still, good figures and for what you are paying, quite excusable grievances!

And you are so right about the claspers on the juvenile, darn! Always a shame when a sculptor goes out of their way to include an often left off detail, but that it turns out to not be accurate in a certain context. 

EDIT: And I'd say the Toymany Pelagic Thresher certainly has a better coloration than Safari's and an on-par, if not more accurate, body sculpt overall. Only four gills and its inability to "stand up" on its own are draw backs, though, so think it will be personal preference when you get the new one in hand!
@Saarlooswolfhound No, thank you! It was really fun to find these figures and get pictures out of them, glad you have stirred up interest in this company!

[Isidro]

Wow, the detail of sculpt and the appareance of the paintjob is, in my opinion, superior than sharks of any other brand! And I tought Safari nailed their sharks but this new brand surpass it! I would love one sawshark lite that if it was half the size of this one

[JimoAi]

forgot to ask if the Toymany thresher has nostrils cuz if so it's an instant W against safari if so, it's a keeper

would retain the Lemon, thresher, great white and the mako myself

[JimoAi]

Apparently this isn't the first line of sharks Toymany has made that uses their original sculpts. They have one here which the only figure worth getting is the scalloped hammerhead https://a.co/d/1z21K73

[JimoAi]

also a pretty well done set of sea turtles

https://a.co/d/4uQzgMf

[sphyrna18]

@Aliopus superciliosus Those pictures look great!  Thank you for posting them!  I like how they sculpted the Bonnethead in a tight turn, almost like they were highlighting the manueverability these sharks exhibit!  I will be getting all of them very soon!  Thank you

[bmathison1972]

I went to check on the delivery status of mine sharks (supposed to come today) and the link is for another product entirely!!! Even though the thumbnail is for the sharks! I am hoping they didn't send the wrong thing. The sharks are gone on Amazon, so all I can think is that they sold out, so that link now goes to something else...uggh

In the meantime, the mini Arctic animals came today, for the lemming and gull.