Mesozoic Life Spinosaurus Ramses Review

[@Blayken]

Hi DinosDragons, thank you very much for your review of my Spinosaurus Ramses from Mesozoic life. I really appreciate constructive criticism from professional collectors, as it will help me to improve future figures of prehistoric creatures, in the hypothetical case of making them, of course. And last but not least, seeing the figures reach the homes of Kickstarter backers and Shandorashop customers is a dream come true. I deeply appreciate everyone's support and understanding on social networks, especially considering that this is our first figure.

[@MrTickles445]

Yo how much for the figure?

[@Pug34632]

Perfecto

[@Pug34632]

Primera revisión

[@Zerogodemperor]

How do I get hold of one

[@Chamba77755]

Cine

[@Magniventris_moment]

As an owner of this model/figure, I ADORE this thing, this is so far the only Spinosaurus I own with pride that sits amongst my best of the best figures. Oh, and to Blayken, I hope your model series go incredibly well, because these are BEAUTIFUL

[@DinosDragons]

I'm glad you liked it. It was a long journey, and to actually have it hand is something special. As you say, it is beautiful!

[@ashleyartus1193]

The most birdlike and aquatic Spinosaurus I've seen. Its beautiful. Xx 🥰

[@DinosDragons]

I liked it a lot more than I expected. That 'simple' paint application in the body is an example of how colours can be pleasing without being complicated or complex.

[@bentri7964]

love the videos! I design and 3d print 1/60th scale models, and your videos are great inspiration, and sometimes great reference, very few channels go over the models in such detail, but having such in depth reviews is a great aid when designing my own dinosaur models.

[@DinosDragons]

You are most welcome! I try to show what I would like to see if I were considering buying a model, and of course, aspects of the anatomy. I hope to see your models one day!

[@NetheriteGuy14-vs7ne]

I would love to see a video of your entire collection some time.

[@MahmWithThePlan]

I would also like to see that!

[@DinosDragons]

Thank you! But sadly, it may not happen anytime soon, since I have so little space and I have to rotate them in and out. I am fantasizing about this display shelf I may one day get, but right now to get it done is way out of my price range! 😅

[@NetheriteGuy14-vs7ne]

@@DinosDragons I understand. I hope you’re able to get that one day.

[@venator7251]

He is so gorgeous! I will probably buy it soon when I can, the PVC version. So gorgeous!

[@acetrek]

Where can you buy it

[@RLMemeLord]

​@@acetrekshandorashop

[@DinosDragons]

It definitely is gorgeous!

[@MrRajithasandaruwan]

What a majestic figure. 🖤 As always, your review makes the figure more valuable. Eagerly waiting for the next video. 🖤

[@DinosDragons]

You are most welcome. For a Kickstarter, this model came in much better than I expected it would. Hopefully their next one will be better and faster!

[@dil0ph0saur]

WOW, this one looks amazing, thank u for bring it to my attention, those little hints of green/yellow really help with the transition from pale white to gray, and of course the streaks of orange and yellow on the sail are so well done.

[@DinosDragons]

You said it! It's interesting how different people can view the same model in very different ways. I have enjoyed reading comments on positives and negatives, and learning what people pick up on. I agree with your assessment! 😁

[@williamneill5441]

Wow. Incredible piece!

[@DinosDragons]

It was unexpectedly beautiful! And considering it was off a Kickstarter, all the more impressive I think!

[@mirageiii3176]

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

[@DinosDragons]

Good word! 😊

[@thedarknix000]

Pretty Good video!! Im so happy you got your Spinosaurus figure, and for Christ love i hope to recieve mine asap haha

[@DinosDragons]

I hope you have received yours by now!

[@summers7775]

it would’ve been perfect if it was the right scale. But i still love it! I can’t wait to receive mine!

[@21Kikoshi]

What scale do u want

[@summers7775]

@@21Kikoshi 1/30 or 1/35

[@21Kikoshi]

@@summers7775 so about 50cm or 42,8 cm for 15m?

[@RLMemeLord]

​@@summers7775wish haolonggood and them stop advertising stuff as 1:35 when they are clearly not

[@DinosDragons]

Yes I was hoping it would be really 1:35. Would've been an awesome piece to accompany the pnso!

[@ztd94]

Still waiting on the shipment of these to hit the states, but this will easily be my definitive spinosaurus until some new paper provides a dramatic shakeup on the life appearance of this animal.

[@DinosDragons]

That would most likely be Ibrahim and company revisiting this for the nth time. Spinosaurus is the gift that keeps on giving! 😂

[@horse14t]

Oh wow this guy is gorgeous! I wish I knew about the Kickstarter for this guy! Shame about the base, it seems even more strange given that the legs don't look to be warped at all.

[@DinosDragons]

That's the weird thing. I was considering heating the legs, but on second thought didn't because the legs would now look distorted to fit the base. I'd rather modify the base a bit.

[@Gaua1]

@@DinosDragons Hi, I had the same problem, and I fixed it with a hot water treatment (microwaving water in a tall cup to boiling temperature and bathing only the legs). Then, when they were soft and moldeable, I placed in the footprints of the base, tilted the figure a bit to the back to keep the balance and waited a minute to cool down. It fits perfectly but it tends to warp again, so I placed a tooth pick under the right arm axilla so it doesn't see and it didn't warp again.

[@spinoguy3555]

I remembered back when this figure was still in its early phases and seeing the actual final product now trickling out is pretty awesome. It's like a figure 2-3 years in the making and it did not disappoint. Now I guess my only real criticism as an avid Spino enjoyer is that A. It would be nice if it was more or less 10% smaller to make it more accurate to the 1:35 scale and B. It would have been perfect if the upper chest, body and base of the tail was made a bit wider and more rotund to give it a bit more heft like of a creature it's size. But these are just personal critics and are honestly very minor lol

[@DinosDragons]

Indeed, that's the thing with Kickstarters, and if one is not experienced enough with all the dangers and pitfalls that could happen, particularly if unaware of how to do business in China, it can be a pretty much touch-and-go affair. I am happy for Kevin that this is at least done, but now he has to deal with items received, not received, dissatisfactions, and so on. I don't know what you meant about the chest, but the megalosauroids generally seem to have a narrow chest to me compared the allosauroids. Then again, I know very little about theropods, and given your name, I am sure you know better! 😁 I hope you've received yours by now, and it meets up to your standards!

[@Nobiemon]

Hi! I love your videos, you're my go-to reviewer for dinosaur figures! I also got this guy last week, and I was frankly shocked at how large it is. It's completely out of the advertised 1/35 scale, and now I'm torn because it's *beautiful* but far too large for my display. Also, I have the exact same problem with the left foot and the base. I have seen a picture in a Facebook group of a figure that didn't have that issue though. I intend to write to Kevin about it and see what's up with that. The leg doesn't look warped though, which is strange. Maybe it's an assembly/leg attachment problem.

[@DinosDragons]

Thank you for your support but you are too kind! 😅 I'm delighted that you have yours! I'm sure you'll see in person that it actually looks better in hand than my video might suggest. But damn... that huge size! I thought this would be smaller, and this is really like a showpiece that takes up plenty of real estate. Regarding the leg, it doesn't look warped at all, which is why in the end I chose not to heat it up just to fit the hole. I think it's just a miscasting in the mold, and hopefully this won't be an issue in future offerings.

[@vraptork181]

Ah ok this helped I thought the right leg was misformed from the shipping maybe heat or something I was thinking about heating it and moving it into place however not wanting to damage it and seeing yours I may avoid it

[@DinosDragons]

Considering that off the stand it looks correct, I am concerned that even using heat to move it in place would now look really off anatomically. So I decided not to do it in the end.

[@TheSenSx]

Which model is closer to 1/35 scale between the Mesozoic Life and the PNSO ?

[@laseriedeladilophosaure9246]

Pnso , bien que ce soit un individu de taille minimale pour un adulte ~ 14 m étant donné que la moyenne des individus de spinosaurus est de 14,5 - 16 m si ont ce base sur le plus grand individus possible de tous les temps qui mesurait 25% plus long que la longueur moyenne ou tous simplement dit 18.12 m - 20 m le Mesozoic passe soudain de échelle 1/ 25,8 -1/28,57 à échelle 1/32,35 - 1/ 35,71 donc en conclusion sela dépend de estimation que vous considéré correctement

[@DinosDragons]

I think @laseriedeladilophosaure9246 said it well. A simple answer would be PNSO, but people have made (or accepted) all kinds of measurements, and even take comfort in the fact that since we will never know they can just imagine any size they want, and make that fit as well.

[@laseriedeladilophosaure9246]

​@@DinosDragonsoui

[@technologic21]

Question for you: how does one go about fixing warpage?

[@DinosDragons]

You can't actually fix it permanently unless you get someone to inset a steel support inside, and that risks damaging the model. Otherwise, most people find the hot water or hair dryer method works. I have tried the hair dryer method and it works even on my Sideshow polystone statues. But it also depends on the complexity of shapes and how delicate various parts are!

[@gonzalosandoval7306]

Muchas gracias, se ve muy bien, salvo los detalles de encaje, un poco grande tal vez, pero prefiero en el tamaño estimado como el de los cocodrillos de agua salada donde algunos individuos crecen muy por sobre el promedio, saludos desde Chile, la espero con ansias!

[@DinosDragons]

Definitivamente hay algunos detalles que podrían mejorarse, ¡especialmente porque estamos tan acostumbrados al trabajo de PNSO y HLG! Pero creo que tiene méritos y quería ayudar a apoyar a Kevin.

[@rubemfellipe7177]

Olá, estou interessado em comprar essa peça, muito rica em detalhes e fidelidades científicas. Tenho uma dúvida, esse modelo é oco ou sólido? Parabéns pelo review sempre ótimos 👏

[@supernova1905]

The Spinosaurus looks perfect. Where can you buy this? :)

[@DinosDragons]

Please check the description box.

[@IDontKnowAGoofyName]

Questions: In terms of price/ accuracy, would you prefer the pnso new Spino or this particular model? I already have the pnso, but this model is very beautiful!

[@DinosDragons]

It's hard to talk about accuracy because many people believe (myself included) that the current iterations that are based off Ibrahim et al's work are not all convincing in terms of proportion. We don't have enough bridging specimens to help us make an accurate estimate of hindlimb length. Given the arguments against Spinosaurus being as adept a swimmer as initial papers might have you believe, it seems likely that both wading models fall into the realm of believability. This Mesozoic Life ones looks less awkward as it hints strongly at some help from the front limbs for occasional support. And price wise, it's hard to say because I don't know how much shipping works out for you for either of these models 😢

[@21Kikoshi]

I wanted this but missed the kickstarter

[@DinosDragons]

Chinese collectors get it first for geographical reasons! But you guys should be getting this soon!

[@21Kikoshi]

@@DinosDragons I like it. But too be honest, its a little too big haha. Mainly because space issues to display it and its bigger than my other models.

[@stegotyranno4206]

its finally here lol i waited so long i lost interest in collecting in general 😂

[@DinosDragons]

Oh no! I would hope that your interest in collecting won't rest on just one figure 😅

[@stegotyranno4206]

​@DinosDragons haha no but its a trend. life is busy you know haha

[@FactsDotApp]

aw snap, you got yours already?! :D

[@DinosDragons]

Chinese collectors get it first for geographical reasons. But it should be coming to you soon!

[@FactsDotApp]

@@DinosDragons can't wait! My shelves are empty! :D also waiting for the Creative Beast models but that's probably not until next year :(

[@wolfxxx7517]

Nice review but where do you buy it and how much is it for in usd ?

[@DinosDragons]

I got this on Kickstarter. At that time, I believe I paid €51, plus shipping. So about USD$57.

[@BananaCake26]

It was worth the wait!

[@DinosDragons]

I personally think so!

[@Jesus-rl9ph]

ufff great size and beautiful coloring. It's not the best, but I still use my Spino Papo Limited edition 🥰

[@DinosDragons]

I always believe that the best xxxsaurus you have is the one you love best! Forget accuracy, colour, detail, price, and so on. Ultimately, your collection should make _you_ happy, not anyone else!

[@Jesus-rl9ph]

@@DinosDragons True!

[@jeronym894]

Very gorgeous model with great colours , looks quite lively. The only thing - for me is the black line that separates the body from the jaw and even from the distance it is quite distracting. Maybe its just on the video.

[@DinosDragons]

It might very well be! My lighting is quite bright and sometimes things appear more stark than they really are. It could even just be on my copy. As the reviews come out, you should have a better idea.

[@멀더fox]

너무 아름다운 녀석이라 구매하려다 1/35스케일 보다 커서 포기했었다😂

[@DinosDragons]

Yeah, that's one thing I was disappointed with

[@tmp_brandonspa1297]

Could you compare it with the 2019 figure of Papo spinosaurus?

[@DinosDragons]

Unfortunately I don't have it. I don't buy Papo in general 😅

[@The_PokeSaurus]

I'LL TAKE THEIR ENTIRE STOCK!

[@21Kikoshi]

Lol dont! Or if you do send me one xD

[@Blayken]

I won't be the one to stop you! xD

[@DinosDragons]

Hahaha that is called voting with your dollars! 😁

[@Dinofan211]

How long do you think is this figure available?

[@DinosDragons]

It's hard to say. You'll have to ask Kevin Miguel himself at his socials. Or you can check Shandorashop dot com.

[@osvaediez1761]

Me han dado hanas de comprar también la versión de resina para pintarla por mi cuenta

[@DinosDragons]

¡Ah! Lamentablemente no puedo pintar para salvar mi vida jaja!

[@MrTickles445]

Hello, is there a website I can purchase this figure on?

[@DinosDragons]

Yes, check out Shandorashop dot com, or visit Kevin Miguel's (Blayken's socials.

[@laseriedeladilophosaure9246]

Ce modèle est beaucoup plus précis que selui de pnso pour ma part je estimé à l’échelle 1/ 25 - 1/ 30 ou 14,0 - 17.1 m selon mes calcule base sur les estimation de crâne 175 - 180 cm que je considère comme correct le seul défaut du modèle est la qualités peinture de crâne et qu’il est beaucoup trop étroit plus étroit que le modèle de pnso alors qu’il devrait être beaucoup plus large basé sur baryonyx 14:58 Je suis également votre 100ème 👍

[@turtlesoup8134]

After watching this review, I think I still prefer the newest PNSO spinosaurus: better skin texture, body sculpt, scale, scientific accuracy and for me I like the PNSO color much more.

[@laseriedeladilophosaure9246]

Non pnso a une texture de peau inférieur en détails n’oublié pas que les écailles de spinosaurus sont sensé mesuré 1 - 3 MM, les jambes du pnso sont également trop courtes 2.0 - 2.2 m contre 2.6 m mis à échelle réelle le mesozoic est définitivement plus précis bien que trop étroit.

[@turtlesoup8134]

@@laseriedeladilophosaure9246 Are you saying that PNSO scales are too big? It does not feel like it. Personally I feel that the scale design throughout the body is more realistic and appealing to me than this figure. I am not sure about the legs either. There are reports that the skeletal PNSO used is in itself erroneous due to some claim that it uses leg bones from a juvenile. This is still debatable since they haven't done a bone cross section to find out for sure if it is a juvenile. SO basically, a dinosaur interpretation is still very loose, especially for Spinosaurus, it is very subjective even for a very well known dinosaurs like the T rex.

[@DinosDragons]

In choosing models for something so fragmentary and contentious (some might even say "dubious" in measurements), I think there is some leeway for measurements taken. I am sure things will change again. So I would stress less, and just choose the one that appeals to me. I would say that as much as I like this Mesozoic Life version, the PNSO is one I would not want to give up for this if I had to choose only one. Both are very good models, on very different scales, which is why I didn't compare them directly. The better one is the one that _you_ like! 😁

[@21Kikoshi]

Its cool. But a little too big for me

[@DinosDragons]

For many of us too!

[@Stormtrooperfan219]

Is the material plastic or resin?

[@21Kikoshi]

Pvc or resin...resin comes unpainted

[@DinosDragons]

I believe it's PVC.

[@paleo-logica]

Después de un largo tiempo esperando la famosa figura de Spinosaurus de Mesozoic Life, por fin llegó. Creo que hay ciertos detalles que podrían haberse mejorado, sin embargo, tiene muchos puntos buenos y me gustaría resaltarlos primero. La textura de la piel es posiblemente la más precisa en cuestión de tamaño en comparación a las "escamas gigantes" que presentan algunas figuras de grandes marcas como PNSO. Este detalle me parece de gran valor, ya que se ve poco. Otro punto importante es el pintado, que parece tener muchos más detalles y transiciones de las que aparenta a simple vista. Lástima que el gran acabado facial se vea cortado de forma tan abrupta en el patrón blanco de los laterales de la cara del animal, por el corte de las piezas del molde... Y con respecto a los cortes en las piezas del molde, ese es el punto negativo más notorio. Los cortes en la cabeza del animal y la sensación de un mal acabado del interior de la garganta del animal... La cabeza, aunque sea una parte pequeña, causa muchísima impresión en toda figura de cualquier terópodo y hay que darle siempre un extra para evitar caer en "lo típico". Un buen degradado de color del blanco del rostro hacia el cuello y un buen acabado del interior de la garganta, harían que la figura fuera mucho mejor de lo que ya es. Sobre la base... Es mejorable, pero hay figuras que ni siquiera llevan un extra a modo de soporte y se pasan la mayoría del tiempo tiradas por el suelo por su mala estabilidad. Así que, enhorabuena a su creador y esperemos que lleguen más figuras de su línea y que estas tengan mejor suerte en su producción. Gracias, amigo por traer una reseña tan esperada de una figura que ha dado tanto que hablar durante mucho tiempo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@DinosDragons]

¡Ah, gracias por tu análisis detallado! De hecho, la proa es un punto central para muchos modelos, por lo que realmente era la parte más importante a tener en cuenta, seguida de cerca sólo por la vela. Las demarcaciones en los colores de la pintura son realmente muy marcadas y estropean las aplicaciones de pintura más sutiles en otros lugares. Realmente espero que Kevin Miguel tome esto como una valiosa experiencia de aprendizaje y que su próxima oferta sea mejor y también menos estresante para él. Estoy seguro de que cuando la gente tenga esto en la mano, apreciarán que tiene puntos positivos y estarán dispuestos a darle otra oportunidad si decide seguir este modelo.

[@paleo-logica]

@@DinosDragons Esperemos que sea así y que esta no sea su última incursión en el mundo de la creación de figuras 😊

[@faustineli375]

A little disappointed with the scale. Too big for 1/35 scale and too small for 1/18th. But it's a beautiful figure.

[@DinosDragons]

Yes I wasn't expecting it this big. It's nice as a centrepiece, but for a regular shelf it is overwhelming and takes up real estate.

[@bigshop9532]

I think pnso is the best now.

[@21Kikoshi]

There is a better one but its x3 the price

[@DinosDragons]

There are definitely many things to still like about it. Not least of which is the scale! This one is big and unless you had unlimited space, easily displace 5 to 10 1:35 scale models!

[@tonyscully4550]

I came here to read angry comments from spinosaurus fans, as under no conditions have I ever seen a spino fan happy with any model that exists ever. I am happily disappointed 😊

[@21Kikoshi]

Lol what do they usually complain about

[@DinosDragons]

I definitely agree it's a pleasant surprise, but I hope that your comment doesn't jinx it! 🤣