Assessment and pictures by Henry, age 12, edited by Suspsy
Camarasaurus was a basal macronarian sauropod that lived in North America through the Late Jurassic. Though there have been quite a few figures of it over time (and most have been unimaginable), there are few which might be as spectacular as Haolonggood’s 2024 take.
I used to be initially planning to get PNSO’s massive Camarasaurus figure, however after I remembered that Haolonggood’s was equally enormous (to not point out £15 much less), it was a particular buy. General, it’s an unimaginable determine, however I do have some minor critiques that I’ll contact on later.
The determine itself is 47 cm (18.5 inches) lengthy, not accounting for curves, and stands 21.5 cm (8.4 inches) on the prime of the pinnacle. Cutting down from a 15 metre (50 toes) C.lentus, that might give us a scale of 1:32. Nonetheless, given a doable size of 20-23 metres (65-75ft) for C. supremus, that might put it in a variety of 1:43-1:49 scale. It might simply slot in with most of PNSO’s sauropods, in addition to any true 1:35 collections. I’ll notice that Haolonggood provides an official size of 45 cm. A minor distinction, however one thing it’s possible you’ll need to think about before you purchase it.
The pinnacle may be very properly detailed, as is Haolonggood’s regular customary. The nasal openings are fortunately within the right place for a macronarian and the ear is properly outlined. The presence of the ramphotheca (keratinized invoice) is a now extensively accepted characteristic of Camarasaurus and different sauropods and is depicted right here. Sadly, it’s wasn’t very nicely outlined within the paint job, so I’ve gone over it with a darkish wash to make it clearer. The eyes, although good, are giant and blue and find yourself wanting fairly cartoony. That is one thing I’m very glad that Haolonggood appears to have stopped doing on their figures extra lately. Sadly, the pinnacle does endure with a minor case of being emaciated, which is a development that actually must go away. I imply, the Safari Ltd. Camarasaurus was made six years in the past now and its head is much less shrink wrapped than this!
The underside of the neck may be very broad and beefy, which is considerably unusual in distinction to the emaciation of the pinnacle, however fits the majority of the physique very nicely. The legs are tall and pillar-like, nearly like tree trunks, fairly becoming contemplating what number of sauropod fossils have been mistaken for petrified timber. Each the back and front toes have the right amount of toes, with the again toes having solely three nails on every foot.
The underside is properly detailed and in step with the remainder of the physique, and from beneath, you’ll be able to actually admire the large intestine that enabled sauropods to get so gigantic. There may be additionally the Haolonggood brand and the “Made in PRC” stamp that fortunately isn’t too noticeable, though there’s one heck of a seam line beneath. It’s barely noticeable from the entrance, again, and sides, however as quickly as you flip this man over, you simply can not unsee it. I don’t know why there’s a large seam there, however no less than it’s mainly invisible from most angles.
The again is suffering from sparse osteoderms in a really pure and satisfying sample, and the majority of this factor is unimaginable and outweighs the PNSO Alamosaurus by nearly 100 grams! The tail is extremely muscular and curves properly right into a flick on the finish.
General, the scalation element is good however it is rather granular, reminding me nearly of PNSO’s earlier figures. It isn’t terrible, however I’d have preferred one thing a bit finer, perhaps nearer to their Stegosaurus and fewer just like the Eofauna Tyrannosaurus rex. The pose may be very good normally, not too thrilling at first look, however when posed subsequent to one thing just like the PNSO Allosaurus, it appears nearly prefer it’s being pursued by a predator. It’s making an attempt to flee, however encumbered by its personal weight.
The color scheme is gorgeous, however additionally it is the place my predominant gripe lies. The complementary colors of pink and inexperienced are an enormous win in my guide and I believe the desaturated yellow and the darkish stripes are executed very nicely, however it’s the software of the pink that bugs me probably the most. The pink goes alongside the underside of the neck, throughout the chest, and onto the underside of the tail, however it appears like Haolonggood utilized a white or gentle gray undercoat, then placed on a really skinny pink paint that went into the recesses and tinted all the pieces. However the impact is sort of just like the paint was rubbed off, and it simply bothers me. However don’t fear, we do have the Haolonggood signature colored tail tip! As at all times, there are two color variants. This one is the Peng Qi variant, whereas the Han Tao variant has a extra brown and orange color. Had the latter been in inventory, I could have chosen it as a substitute!
Regardless of my gripes with this determine, it’s a really beautiful piece. It’s imposing, even subsequent to the PNSO Alamosaurus and the Invicta Brachiosaurus and it makes an amazing counterpart to the Safari Ltd. Camarasaurus. Although it’s only my first Haolonggood sauropod, it undoubtedly gained’t be my final (wanting ahead to that Brontosaurus!) and I’d extremely advocate it to anybody seeking to get a big 1:35 sauropod for his or her assortment at a great value. It’s extensively obtainable on most on-line outlets and is offered for round £43.99 ($59.52 US).
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