#101

[@firegator6853]

from djadochta formation there are also fragmentary remains of a big tyrannosaurid which might be either zuchenghtyrannus or tarbosaurus so pinacosaurus probably could come across a big predator, however we dont know how common this predator was in that formation and it may have been a rarer sight than surrounding and less dry formations

[@DinosDragons]

Yes that is certainly possible! Especially if the idea that tyrannosaurids originated in Asia holds, who knows what other representatives are waiting to be discovered there!

[@XaeeD]

Yeah I agree; this model is pretty sweet. I'm still planning on ordering a couple of figures, but I keep changing my mind, and new ones are still being revealed. I'd like to thank you for including my comments here regarding coloration. Wasn't expecting that! I really like Bart, I'll have to put this guy high on my list, because of the accuracy, the colors, and the fact that I don't have a whole lot of Ankylosaurs. Great review!

[@DinosDragons]

You're most welcome XaeeD! I appreciate the comments from my viewers, and when you talked about boring colours, and wishing PNSO would take more cue from extant animals, it was too perfect and relevant _not_ to include in this video! I would just advise that if you like something from PNSO, get it soon. I'm starting to realise (and hear grumblings) that the earlier runs of PNSO releasess always have better paint jobs than subsequent ones. In fact sometimes, much better. I have seen a picture of a recently release PNSO Amargasarus with a quality of paintwork I can best describe as disgraceful. Get maybe one or two favourites first! 😁

[@XaeeD]

@@DinosDragons Good point! The Tyrannosaurus is a must, but my local dealer (the only one I know of in the Netherlands) isn't responding to my mails. He has the older version of 'Wilson', but I really want the 2021 model. I also want the new Spinosaurus, and I'll probably order a third figure. Either the Pinacosaurus, or the Lambeosaurus, not sure yet.

[@DinosDragons]

@@XaeeD I see! Sounds like it might be challenging to get figures there. How are shipping prices from Everythingdinosaur (UK) to you?

[@ArawnsFire]

After 88 years I am pleased PNSO not only released this Dinosaur but , did justice to it’s unique morphology . The Deeply keeled osteoderms and minuscule club points to a defense aimed towards maniraptoran hunters . Unlike the later Ankylosaurinae , who were preyed upon by giant theropods this one has armor covered ribs and forelimbs aimed at repelling kicks from sickle claws . The rear is also of interest for the great spines at the hips and those of tail base are angled towards each other creating a “ Kill Zone” for any hunter foolish enough to attack the rear legs . The shape and arrangement of the dermal armor is quite similar to a distant North American cousin Gastonia , who also contended with the giant maniraptoran Utahraptor . Despite belonging to the Polacanthidae their similar ecological niches yielded similar solutions .

[@DinosDragons]

It's always astounding how convergent evolution works. For me the most astounding example of this would be the evolution of the dorsal fin in cetaceans. But back to Pinacosaurus. I have seen illustrations of maniraptoran attacks on Pinacosaurus. Indeed, Musee Studio offered just such a diorama, which I regret not knowing about when it first came out. I also completely missed out on commenting on the foreleg scutes, which has in fact been reconstructed in quite a few museum models. That's also a somewhat unusual feature I wish I'd talked about in the video. I do have an awesome Gastonia, the one from Sideshow. One day I will have to do a revised video on it!

[@dinoxels]

I saw some other in hand pictures of this figure and it looked like it had a messy paint job and glossy finish. Glad to see in your review it looks much nicer.

[@DinosDragons]

I hope it will be the case for you too, but the tricky thing is that a lot of it could be luck. For example my PNSO Sede is atrocious, with a real poverty of colour compared to what I've seen other people have! But this Pinacosaurus turned out to be way more alluring than I'd ever expected!

[@ryaquaza3offical]

I honestly love this figure for several reasons. Besides being a more obscure dinosaur that deserves more love, I love the striking colour scheme (especially since I’ve worked with thorny dragons before, they are beautiful little creatures) and the general unique appearance of this figure. I know that could be expected for Pinacosaurus but still. Definitely a must buy for me. Hopefully we get more unique asian Ankylosaurids in the future, Saichania and Liaoningosaurus come to mind

[@DinosDragons]

You've nailed all its plus points! I honestly did not think I would like this figure as much as I did, even though I was expecting to to be a stunner. There's just something really loveable about this. Saichania is a wicked looking specimen I'm surprise we don't have more figures of, and I would been very interested to see PNSO's take on Liaoningsaurus, and how they showcase its supposedly more aquatic lifestyle! Tarchia would also be a very impressive one to have! It's so cool for you to have worked with these lizards. Hopefully you didn't get spiked often!

[@jrex9199]

I just ordered this dino & is my 1st PNSO figure. Can't wait to have it in hand. What a beauty!

[@DinosDragons]

You won't regret! And it's good you order now and not too late. The earlier runs have better paintjobs, and for this figure, you definitely want that colour highlighted!

[@jrex9199]

@@DinosDragons thanks for the info! 👍

[@jrex9199]

I really hope PNSO releases some sail-backed synapsids, not sure if i spelled that correctly.

[@elspinoresenas.7504]

Woooow!!!! Que gran figura man ....saludos desde Chile.

[@DinosDragons]

Gracias por tu cumplido! Es un gran _y pequeño_ figura jajaja.

[@jonathankupersmith1654]

Another OUTSTANDING review

[@DinosDragons]

Thank you Jonathan! It's easier to review when you love the dinosaurs and while not my favourite, ankylosaurids have always fascinated me. Real living tanks and wrecking balls made of living tissue!

[@michaelkawano1951]

Yet another fantastic review. Thank you for all of the great information. ...although now that I’ve heard your assessment, this is going to cost me more money! When buying from Dan’s Dinosaurs, does it help you at all to mention your channel?

[@DinosDragons]

I'm glad you liked the review Michael, and I hope you[ve conserved some cash lol! Mercifully, I think PNSO is about to take a breather soon, if they haven't already! Thank you for your offer. Dan does know of my channel (I've reviewed a few of his very excellent line of dinosaurs), but I'm not really fussed about blowing up big lol. I haven't monetized my channel and if I cared about numbers, I would have done a few things differently. For example, make my videos shorter and ditch the science and just focus on the toy, but that's not what I want to do. I would be happier with a smaller number of followers, like yourself, who like my content, and know I'm adding value and happiness to them, than to have a lot of followers, but have to do things for the algorithm, that may not congruent with how I would like to share. If there's any advantage I'd really be happier about with a bigger channel, it's that I can then help viewers with some kind of discount code! I believe most companies offer larger channels that kind of thing. Thank you for your support though, and I hope to continue to make videos of interest and value to viewers! 😁

[@michaelkawano1951]

Your reply makes me love your channel even more. And I also hope that you’ll continue to make these types of videos. You are a go-to resource and trusted guide for collectors and enthusiasts like me.

[@nemanjastanimirovic155]

You know anke's are a special kind of beautiful to me being nature's attempt to make wrecking balls actual animals and how spiky and chubby this model is,it does not disappoint. He might now just be my new favourite PNSO model.

[@DinosDragons]

Yes it is truly fascinating to me how Nature has evolved its own living version of a tank with a wrecking ball! Makes you wonder as to the kind of predators there were to put such evolutionary pressures and force such adaptations!

[@antoniorocha3967]

Thought it was smaller... It should be smaller. Still, it's so great that i must get this. Although i'm a scale freak, i always think about african bush elephants. A huge male, a really big one goes up to eight tons and it's bellow 3,5 meters tall at the shouder. The largest specimen ever recorded was around ten tons and almost four meters tall, pretty close to Eofauna's straight tusk in height (although not in weight). So, this is a big pinacosaurus. A really big one...

[@callumevans6507]

All of their Ankylosaurians seem to be larger in scale than most of their other figures in this line.

[@DinosDragons]

António, you are saying it's too small for which scale? Are you referring to 1:35?

[@antoniorocha3967]

@@DinosDragons No, i'm saying that it should be smaller to fit the 1/35. It's a little too big (or a lot...). Still, i'll get it, it's a great piece.

[@DinosDragons]

@@antoniorocha3967 I see, but PNSO didn't sculpt this to 1/35 scale. It's from their medium sized line and I don't see a declared scale on the box. Based on an estimated 5m (16ft), this model is 1:30. Definitely too big for 1:35 as you pointed out.

[@mauragon7311]

I miss another armored dinosaur from PNSO, I hope they make Euoplocephalus next.

[@DinosDragons]

Aren't they still selling this one? But Euoplocephalus is one of my must haves for the ankylosaurs! It's something always in children's books including mine as a kid! 😁

[@mauragon7311]

@@DinosDragons only the vintage Shantungosaurus, Lufengosaurus and the mini figures are the ones I didn't have from PNSO the rest are already in my collections. It would be very awesome if indeed they make the Euoplocephalus...

[@dynamosaurusimperious6341]

This such a great review,and figure i'm hopefully to get all of the PNSO 2021 release so far. Also throny is also a great name for Pinaco

[@DinosDragons]

Thank you I enjoyed doing this review because Ankylosaurs are always interesting to talk about. And the PNSOs are truly amazing! Which ones have you gotten?

[@dynamosaurusimperious6341]

Oh i haven't gotten 1 yet

[@thedapperdibble3622]

Awww yeah!

[@markhughes8643]

Oooh, what a wonderful figure by PNSO and wonderous review; this gives me hope for a possible Zuul, maybe even a few other Asian Thyreophora (Tarchia or Saichania anyone?)

[@DinosDragons]

You said it! My top three wanted ankylosaurs have been the top three best preserved dinosaurs: Sauropelta, Borealopelta and Zuul... and I'm still so surprised why no company has done a Zuul yet! I'd love to sink my teeth into _that_ review!

[@markhughes8643]

@@DinosDragons Not only that, but imagine if they used the same beautiful color scheme the art of the Zuul paper had.

[@DinosDragons]

@@markhughes8643 Which paper is that, the Arbour 2017 one? I do have the book Zuul Life of an Armoured Dinosaur by Dr Arbour and it has this stunning green colour scheme. I just decided to reread that paper... the remains they found would help create such an amazingly accurate dinosaur. I'm still amazed no one has done one (as far as I know). Let's keep our fingers crossed!

[@renantehitalada932]

Helo, I really like your reviews on PNSO dinosaurs. But, I did some research on google about tyrannosaurus. And I found out that PNSO Wilson is at 1:50 scale for 245mm (toy length) - 12.3 mts (Current Maximum length of Tyrannosaurus).

[@DinosDragons]

Thanks! Specimen AMNH-5027 is estimated to be about 12.07m. This model is about 34.5cm along the curve (345mm).

[@renantehitalada932]

@@DinosDragons oh. Sorry. My mistake. I thought it was 245. :). Thanks for correcting me. Please do more reviews sir. I would definitly watch it.

[@DinosDragons]

@@renantehitalada932 No worries it's great that you did your own checking. I wish I had done that with CollectA. For years I enjoyed my CollectA 1:20 mammals collection and when the huge Elasmotherium and Lisowicia came out I was unhappy that they were 'too large'. After doing my own measuring, I realised all the _other_ mammals were too small and I was really disappointed for a while! So *trust but verify* ! 😊

[@renantehitalada932]

@@DinosDragons 😁. It would be nice as well. 😊 I don't have dinosaur figure collection yet but I'm planning to have one. Among toy companies out there I think PNSO got the accuracy of the Figure. But, how I wish that PNSO will stick to one scale only in their figures like 1:30 or 1:35. For easy comparison and to be able to know the difference of every dinosaur in their actual size. What do you think sir? 😊

[@DinosDragons]

@@renantehitalada932 I too would have loved it if all my dinosaurs are 1:40 (I started with the Carnegie Collection series which were all claimed to be 1:40) and it was very nice to see how differently sized the dinosaurs all were when displayed together. The problem is that there are many toys that would either be too big at the same scale (e..g the sauropods) or too small at the same scale (e.g. the dromaeosaurids, coelophysoids). Which means either you have Sauropods that are going to be not just expensive to sell, but also to ship because of the weight, and you have dinosaurs so small you can't see any detail, which would be a pity because then we would have lost the Wild Safari Coelophysis. Consequently scale is something many companies have abandoned, and apparently enough people don't mind that they will continue to keep their scales inconstant. PNSO at least states quite clearly which models are scaled and which are not, so perhaps you could just get all the 1:35 ones you like 😁

[@dennismason3740]

@DinosDragons - - - at 7:30 - same pattern as horned lizard, southwest U.S. Eats lots of ants and can squirt blood out of its eyes but if it does then end the cruel thing, right now. Not kidding, googlit. Lots of subspecies in 4 or 5 states.

[@DinosDragons]

I definitely heard that! It makes you wonder though, how many of these more unusual behaviours could dinosaurs themselves actually have had. For all its inaccuracies, Jurassic Park did try to provide interesting speculation in the form of their Dilophosaurus, making it a real animal and not a movie monster.

[@dennismason3740]

@@DinosDragons Yes. That film had dino fans exploding worldwide and don't think that China didn't notice. Ah, those corrupt capitalists will buy any well made dino we send them...You should see our figures from the fifties. I have two examples in my room (the stately iquanadon!) of those old sculpts and they are as cute as can be.

[@dennismason3740]

@@DinosDragons p.s. - almost forgot to tell you about the inflatable T.Rex from the 99 store.

[@discodromaesaurus1603]

Do you buy your figures off taobao?

[@DinosDragons]

I have my own private sources for China figures. Otherwise, it's either Dan's Dinosaurs or Everythingdinosaur.com.

[@discodromaesaurus1603]

@@DinosDragons ohh Icic. No wonder you get so fast lol. China figures are quite a bit more ex on those 2 sites :

[@DinosDragons]

@@discodromaesaurus1603 I didn't realise that. I have bought some older Chinese figures from there and thought the prices were reasonable. Are you factoring in shipping? I'm guessing from your name you might be from Thailand?

[@discodromaesaurus1603]

@@DinosDragons ohh ic, cos for example now the latest pnso spino goes for 27£ (before shipping I guess) on everything dino but on tb it’s like 30 Sgd, seems like q a big difference. Plus ship from China also cheaper

[@DinosDragons]

@@discodromaesaurus1603 Then shouldn't it be better for you to get from Taobao? Even with the shipping it would be much cheaper than from the UK or US?

[@tsarbomba8233]

Me:why da club tail so small

[@DinosDragons]

What do you mean?

[@tsarbomba8233]

@@DinosDragons when I saw the tail I saw that the club tail was small

[@Austin-kl7yc]

Did you know that Pinacosaurus lived with Velociraptor?

[@DinosDragons]

Yup, I talked a little about it towards the end of the video.

[@Austin-kl7yc]

@@DinosDragons and I now wish pnso make a Velociraptor and protoceratops

[@DinosDragons]

@@Austin-kl7yc I wouldn't be surprised if they did! But the scale would probably have to be larger due to the size of the actual figures. But if they made a Velociraptor and Protoceratops in the same scale it would be great. Who knows, they might even give us a diorama... it's been a while!

[@RichardLee888]

My Bart is horrible! Nothing like yours or other KZbinr’s. It’s just like your Sede. Same kind of paint job, very light almost feel they forgot to finish or they packaged before job finished!

[@DinosDragons]

Damn! Sorry to hear that! I think it's possible that you were either unlucky and got a bad copy, or you got a late production run and those are really known to have much poorer paint apps than the first few production run ones. When did you get your Pinacosaurus?

[@RichardLee888]

A week ago. It’s very similar to our Sede. Very light and not vivid. I returned it. I ordered one from aliexpress just like I did with Bart. The only thing is that I kept the bad paint Sede because I also saw others has what I have(you,for example, lol). Also, I like how Sede positioning. I didn’t want to keep Bart because it seems like I am the only person get paint job this bad. If the Aliexpress one is bad, I have no choice but keep it. It’s hard to return the Aliexpress. It’s odd that Bart seems to be pretty soft material wise, none like others.

[@blooky102]

By accident I actually bought 2 so I think I will paint one in a duller colour to make it seem like a female to show sexual dimorphism.

[@DinosDragons]

What do you know, it's actually happened to me more than once! The most recent being the PNSO Styracosaurus 🤣

[@멀더fox]

이녀석은 좀 고민된다

[@DinosDragons]

Haha he's quite a little beauty!