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Safari Ltd. — New for 2024

Started by EpicRaptorMan, July 25, 2024, 02:41:26 AM

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bmathison1972

#60
October 04, 2024, 05:49:20 PM
less cartoony? the hand-drawn sketch in the lower image looks even more cartoony than Safari's rendition  8)

EpicRaptorMan

#61
October 04, 2024, 05:54:08 PM
Yeah the original sketch of the Jersey Devil is atrocious. Perhaps SafariLtd's could've had hooves for its forelimbs but SafariLtd's is definitely much better.

Gwangi

#62
October 04, 2024, 06:11:38 PM Last Edit: October 04, 2024, 06:15:42 PM by Gwangi
Quote from: bmathison1972 on October 04, 2024, 05:49:20 PMless cartoony? the hand-drawn sketch in the lower image looks even more cartoony than Safari's rendition  8)

Yes, I suppose you're correct since it is an actual illustration.  ::)

Yeah, I like the sketch version. It was published in the Philadelphia Bulletin after a wave of sightings in 1909. It's basically THE image of the Jersey Devil. It's shown in just about every piece of media concerning it. It is atrocious, but in a good way. What I like about it is that it presents the creature as more animal than monster. Versus Safari's toy I prefer the neutral expression on the face vs. Safari's snarl. I also prefer the hooved forelimbs and slender tail. But Safari's is a pretty close approximation and will appeal to children more than a copy of a 100+ year old newspaper illustration. I prefer the cryptid toys to lean more naturalistic, which is why I adore the Safari sasquatch but hate the Safari yeti. 

EDIT: Looking at it again, the head reminds me of the deer head in Evil Dead II. That adds some appeal.

sbell

#63
October 04, 2024, 07:46:14 PM
The only version of the Jersey Devil I'll accept is the version from What We Do in the Shadows.

But Safari doesn't have the courage. CollectA might  ;D

Gwangi

#64
October 04, 2024, 07:53:04 PM
Quote from: sbell on October 04, 2024, 07:46:14 PMThe only version of the Jersey Devil I'll accept is the version from What We Do in the Shadows.

But Safari doesn't have the courage. CollectA might  ;D

You could make some...modifications.

NSD Bashe

#65
October 04, 2024, 07:56:52 PM
That's pretty cool actually.  Honestly I was obsessed with cryptids for a while...

sbell

#66
October 04, 2024, 09:43:30 PM
Quote from: Gwangi on October 04, 2024, 07:53:04 PM
Quote from: sbell on October 04, 2024, 07:46:14 PMThe only version of the Jersey Devil I'll accept is the version from What We Do in the Shadows.

But Safari doesn't have the courage. CollectA might  ;D

You could make some...modifications.

It would definitely be scarier...

EpicRaptorMan

#67
October 05, 2024, 12:44:28 AM Last Edit: October 05, 2024, 12:44:41 AM by EpicRaptorMan
this is my favorite jersey devil1000003650.jpg

BlueKrono

#68
October 07, 2024, 07:54:51 PM
I just purchased some birthday presents for my kiddo today and when I got to checkout the prices were massively reduced. Apparently Safari is having a 30% off sale until the 14th. Great timing! Don't bother with the 10% welcome discount tho; can't double dip.

https://www.safariltd.com/
I like turtles.

RyujinGodOfTheSea

#69
October 07, 2024, 11:53:16 PM
Oh, there goes my wallet again.

EpicRaptorMan

#70
October 08, 2024, 02:59:21 AM
Too bad the Mahi-mahi ain't available

K907

#71
October 09, 2024, 01:56:47 AM
Quote from: EpicRaptorMan on October 08, 2024, 02:59:21 AMToo bad the Mahi-mahi ain't available


Agreed  :'(  Oh well...

bmathison1972

#72
October 21, 2024, 01:16:38 AM
Safari's 2024 catalogue is out and on the cover there is a White Stork! Perhaps that will an upcoming announcement?

https://www.safariltd.com/products/safari-ltd-2024-catalog?variant=45832931508398

EpicRaptorMan

#73
October 21, 2024, 02:00:25 AM
Interesting there's no base.
I couldn't care less about another white stork but it could be a good repaint opportunity

BlueKrono

#74
October 21, 2024, 06:59:53 AM
Would make sense for them to do a larger scale of an animal from their European Toob. That's pretty standard M.O. for Safari.
I like turtles.

NSD Bashe

#75
October 21, 2024, 07:46:05 AM
Coincidentally I just saw a white egret over the weekend.  First time I ever got a picture of one too

JimoAi

#76
October 21, 2024, 10:30:47 AM
will the catalogue revealed some unrevealed items? weird there's no pdf catalogue atm

Shane

#77
October 21, 2024, 01:26:57 PM
Quote from: BlueKrono on October 21, 2024, 06:59:53 AMWould make sense for them to do a larger scale of an animal from their European Toob. That's pretty standard M.O. for Safari.

While in the past many TOOB figures were scaled down versions of standard sized figures, it's far more common practice since I'd say 2017 or so to use completely separate sculpts for TOOBs and standard or large size figures.

BlueKrono

#78
October 21, 2024, 02:26:22 PM
Quote from: Shane on October 21, 2024, 01:26:57 PM
Quote from: BlueKrono on October 21, 2024, 06:59:53 AMWould make sense for them to do a larger scale of an animal from their European Toob. That's pretty standard M.O. for Safari.

While in the past many TOOB figures were scaled down versions of standard sized figures, it's far more common practice since I'd say 2017 or so to use completely separate sculpts for TOOBs and standard or large size figures.

Oh I don't have any doubt it will be an original sculpt. I meant more for species choice. I love my standard size Silky Shark I just got last week, first hinted at in the Pelagic Toob.
I like turtles.

Sim

#79
October 24, 2024, 07:16:23 PM
I've just seen the Safari white stork and I like it a lot!  Schleich has released some nice ones, but they weren't for me.  This new Safari version on the other hand looks like just what I need!  It appears to have a small base between its toes, which looks like it will be simple for me to remove.
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