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The Toyark › General Toy News › Creative Beast Ceratopsian (Triceratops) Kickstarter is GO!

Creative Beast Ceratopsian (Triceratops) Kickstarter is GO!

Posted on September 17, 2019 at 6:19 pm by Tony_Bacala under General Toy News

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Our friends over at Creative Beast Studio have launched their second Kickstarter for a new line of high end Dinosaur collectible figures, this time for tri-horned favorites aka Triceratops & his cousins! They are shooting for $150,000 in start up costs, and they already have 43+ as of this writing. Their first line were Raptor based and have done well over the last year or so. From the press release:

Presented in 1/18th scale, each figure will include around 20 points of articulation and with various sizes available depending on species. The initial Kickstarter goal is $150,000 and comprises four figures: Styracosaurus albertensis, Triceratops horridus (sub-adult), Monoclonius crassus (a Kickstarter exclusive), and Zuniceratops christopheri.

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Those pledging for the Kickstarter exclusive Monoclonius figure are in for a special treat. The package art is an 80s homage created by none other than legendary fine artist Ezra Tucker, one of the original package artists for Tyco’s Dino-Riders toy line! Ezra’s piece will also be available as an 11×17 signed print limited to only 100 copies.

Head on over to the Kickstarter page and back it if you dig it! We’ve attached some pics after the break. We wish the Creative Beast crew good luck!

Creative Beast Studio Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Ceratopsian Line of Accurate, Collectible Dinosaur Figures

Created by Toy Industry Veteran David Silva, the Second “Beasts of the Mesozoic” Series Charges into Homes with Fan Favorites Including Triceratops

HACKENSACK, NJ – September 17, 2019 — Today, Creative Beast Studio launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the creation of the second series of its “Beasts of the Mesozoic” brand dinosaur action figures. With a focus on accurate representations of the beloved Ceratopsians family of dinosaurs, best known by the legendary Triceratops. Presented in 1/18th scale, each figure will include around 20 points of articulation and with various sizes available depending on species. The initial Kickstarter goal is $150,000 and comprises four figures: Styracosaurus albertensis, Triceratops horridus (sub-adult), Monoclonius crassus (a Kickstarter exclusive), and Zuniceratops christopheri. Fans may participate in the Ceratopsian Kickstarter campaign here.

Created by sculptor, toy industry design veteran, and dinosaur enthusiast David Silva, the ceratopsian series features highly-detailed, articulated action figures with exciting coloration inspired by modern-day reptiles from similar habitats. Expanding the Beasts of the Mesozoic creative team for this series, David collaborated with sculptors Jacob Baardse, Raul Ramos, and Simon Panek to build these highly-collectible figures. The packaging also boasts captivating artwork courtesy of Raul Ramos, Shannon Beaumont, Carlo Arellano, Jacqueline Jocson, and R.J. Palmer.

Those pledging for the Kickstarter exclusive Monoclonius figure are in for a special treat. The package art is an 80s homage created by none other than legendary fine artist Ezra Tucker, one of the original package artists for Tyco’s Dino-Riders toy line! Ezra’s piece will also be available as an 11×17 signed print limited to only 100 copies.

If the initial Kickstarter goal is met, David has an additional 21 species ready to go as unlockable stretch goals! This will be the first time many of these dinosaur species are available to the public in action figure form. The Ceratopsian line is the follow-up to Creative Beast Studio’s “Beasts of the Mesozoic” Raptor Series, launched in 2016 via a Kickstarter campaign that well surpassed its goal and currently includes 35 products. The success of 1/6th scale raptors opened the door to the Ceratopsian Series, another fan-favorite group of popular dinosaurs.

Originally created to meet fans’ rabid demand for accurate depictions of dinosaurs, Creative Beast Studio’s “Beasts of the Mesozoic” line of dinosaur action figures features the only scientifically-accurate representations of its kind on the market. The line has evolved into the go-to destination for authentic-looking dinosaurs using the most up-to-date scientific knowledge publicly available.

“I’ve been obsessed with dinosaurs since I was a kid, and I suspected that I’m far from the only adult with a dino-devotion. However, as I grew older and wanted to express that passion, I couldn’t find any collectible dinosaur action figures that met my standards of realism and quality,” said David. “In creating the ‘Beasts of the Mesozoic’ brand first with the Raptors and now the new Ceratopsian Series, I’m thrilled to be providing fans with more dinosaurs that scratch (or claw) at that itch. The Dinosaur Revolution continues!”

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About David Silva

David Silva has been sculpting and designing in the toy industry for companies including McFarlane Toys, Hasbro, and NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) since 2003. He specializes in creature-related action figures, with past and current work devoted to toy lines such as Spawn, McFarlane’s Dragons, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Predator, Aliens, Terminator, Pacific Rim, and Godzilla. He launched Creative Beast Studio in 2009 to focus on dinosaur model kits, a passion since childhood. David received the Spectrum 22 Silver Dimensional award for his piece “Dragon vs. Raptors” in 2015.

About Creative Beast Studio

Founded in 2009 by toy industry veteran David Silva, Creative Beast Studio is home to the “Beasts of the Mesozoic” dinosaur action figure line, model kits, and more. Today, Creative Beast Studio mostly focuses on its Beasts of the Mesozoic dinosaur action figures, while also creating highly detailed collectible resin model kits that depict prehistoric animals and fantasy characters including dragons. In the future, Mr. Silva plans to release more dinosaur action figures under the “Beasts of the Mesozoic” brand, as well as other natural history-inspired content such as modern-day animals and dragons. @creativebeaststudio

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Discussion / Comments (Jump to this Thread on the Forum)

  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    09-10-2019, 01:12 PM

    Dino-Riders Artist Ezra Tucker Teams With Creative Beast Studio

  2. OriginalFire has no avatar! OriginalFire says

    09-10-2019, 01:20 PM

    Do I smell a future collaboration? Don't see why not. All they dinosaurs need is some military weapons

  3. webz's Avatar webz says

    09-10-2019, 02:28 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by OriginalFire View Post
    Do I smell a future collaboration? Don't see why not. All they dinosaurs need is some military weapons
    Only the box artist of the original line is doing some art for the line, nothing from the brand itself. You want military weapons on your BOM, you gotta 3D print it yourself.

  4. JerpJerp's Avatar JerpJerp says

    09-11-2019, 12:05 AM

    there looks like some interesting articulation happening there.

    w

  5. webz's Avatar webz says

    09-11-2019, 06:55 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JerpJerp View Post
    there looks like some interesting articulation happening there.

    w
    The raptors are insanely articulated. Even the tongues have articulation!

  6. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-17-2019, 03:20 PM

    Kickstarter is live:


    Beasts of the Mesozoic: Ceratopsian Series Action Figures


    Creative Beast Ceratopsian (Triceratops) Kickstarter is GO!

  7. Comedian's Avatar Comedian says

    09-17-2019, 04:58 PM

    Think I’m jumping on these. Really beautiful. I’m leaning towards the full set for $180.

    I don’t see a few that are pictured here in the Kickstarter. The one with the horn pointing down is a glaring one. I hope that one is a stretch goal.

  8. webz's Avatar webz says

    09-18-2019, 06:54 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Comedian View Post
    Think I’m jumping on these. Really beautiful. I’m leaning towards the full set for $180.

    I don’t see a few that are pictured here in the Kickstarter. The one with the horn pointing down is a glaring one. I hope that one is a stretch goal.
    There are like 20 stretch goals, including an almost 20in 1/18 scale adult triceratops! That is huge! That will hopefully be the crown jewel of my dinosaur collection. Sure, Rexes kickstart in 2021, but there have been tons of trex toys. Quality trikes are few and far between!

  9. Dragasses's Avatar Dragasses says

    09-18-2019, 11:04 AM

    I sincerely hope those were the actual colors of the creatures themselves.

    fascinating.

  10. RamenRider's Avatar RamenRider says

    09-18-2019, 11:38 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dragasses View Post
    I sincerely hope those were the actual colors of the creatures themselves.

    fascinating.
    Seriously - the colors on these are gorgeous. I especially like the black pattern on the Triceratops and the reddish-orange on the Styracosaurus.

    If Kickstarter would let me I would support this immediately, but without a credit card I'll have to wait until the project is funded and then pre-order a figure... bummer.

  11. webz's Avatar webz says

    09-18-2019, 12:01 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dragasses View Post
    I sincerely hope those were the actual colors of the creatures themselves.

    fascinating.
    The raptors were colored based on actual birds (mostly birds of prey), however the ceratopsians are all based on actual lizards, from geckos to monitor lizards.

    As for skin color, there have been very few hints to actual dinosaur colors, other than the fossilization of mummified dinosaur skin on an ankylosaur. While it didn't give an exact hue or color, it did heavily hint a spectrum of red-browns on top, with a lighter color tummy. The pigment cells, fossilized, had properties similar to modern animals with that pigment.

  12. Mister D has no avatar! Mister D says

    10-18-2019, 09:52 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by webz View Post
    The raptors were colored based on actual birds (mostly birds of prey), however the ceratopsians are all based on actual lizards, from geckos to monitor lizards.

    As for skin color, there have been very few hints to actual dinosaur colors, other than the fossilization of mummified dinosaur skin on an ankylosaur. While it didn't give an exact hue or color, it did heavily hint a spectrum of red-browns on top, with a lighter color tummy. The pigment cells, fossilized, had properties similar to modern animals with that pigment.
    Raptors are small enough that their garish colors are plausible, but lizards are such a different scale than ceratopsian dinos that the colors make less sense. They should probably be more muted, perhaps with brighter displays on the shield. That does not, however, mean these designs aren't incredibly cool.

  13. webz's Avatar webz says

    10-18-2019, 10:20 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mister D View Post
    Raptors are small enough that their garish colors are plausible, but lizards are such a different scale than ceratopsian dinos that the colors make less sense. They should probably be more muted, perhaps with brighter displays on the shield. That does not, however, mean these designs aren't incredibly cool.
    Hard to say what is "natural" or not... genetically, dinosaurs have more in common with birds than lizards, and birds are notoriously colorful. Also, with most of the ceratopsians, the patterns are good camouflage. Large animals today use colorful camouflage. Zebras. Big cats. Also, There was recently a dinosaur find that included skin, not just imprints. Within the skin was mummified pigment cells that have maintained their color structure, showing the dinosaur was a rust color (exact color unknown) on top and a white or cream color below. Their pigment cells are very similar to those found in bird feathers. So it's really hard to say "This is unnatural".

    It's also a huge relief to finally have something that's not a bland rhinoceros grey. You are right 100% about one thing... these are incredibly cool! I'm glad I've been a backer of both kickstarter campaigns.

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