Very Rare Primal Limited Edition Tyrannosaurus Rex Dinosaur Statue Model

  

ULTRA RARE - SAFARI LTD. TREX MEASURES A BIG 19.6 L. (W/SOLID WOOD BASE) 5 Lb.

Around the time Jurassic Park was pumping prehistoric animals back into pop culture consciousness. Released this rather large statue of the iconic. One glance, and it's clear the company was appealing to mature collectors of dinosauria. At 50 centimeters in length, this 1:20 replica bears an indisputable presence that simply can't be conveyed from a 1:40 scale figure.

The sleek wooden base, brass name plate, and high level of sculptural detail distinguish this statue from mere toys. It is meant to be exhibited on a mantle or an office shelf, without provoking the ridicule of visitors who just don't get it. The active gait, parallel posture, and inward-facing arms indicate a thoroughly researched creation that closely follows modern paleontological theory, even to this day. The body has prominent musculature, detailed folds and wrinkles, and a conservative color scheme that could pass for suitable camouflage.

Knobby osteoderms run along the top of the snout, while the eyes and nostrils glisten faintly. Upon close inspection, the age of the piece becomes quite evident. More recent Safari figures bear much greater sculptural detail, as well as more layers of paint. The amber base color of this statue has been decorated with dark browns in a few areas, mainly with dorsal stripes and bumps, but it is otherwise quite plain.

The lower jaw appears to be separately cast and attached, as the seam is plainly visible. The teeth have been "separated" with stripes of black paint; they lack the fine separation seen in Safari's latest. One wonders if perhaps an unpainted. Style statue would have appeared more sophisticated and less crude to the inquiring eye.

(THIS STATUE IS NOT A TOY). A VERY STRIKING, IMPRESSIVE PIECE???

NOTE: T-REX IS MISSING THE TWO FINGERS ON RIGHT HAND (thanks to my Cat)... To see my other Listings as y. Ou very well may find more TREASURES!