The Carnegie Collection Deinonychus (1990)

Prototype

Name: Deinonychus

Species: Deinonychus antirrhopus
First release: 1990
Retired: December 1997
Model number: 417-01 / 4017-01
Schleich number: 15417
Size: 7.5 cm (individual)
Advertised scale: 1:40
Actual scale: 1:40 - 1:45
Sculptor: Forest Rogers

The Deinoncyhus pack was initially released with model number 417, and came with parchment tags. Shortly before it's retirement in 1997, it was issued with model number 4017 and color tags.

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Version: 1
Release: 1990
Status: Original
Material: Soft vinyl
Paint: Glossy. Tan (bodies, base), black (stripes, eye marks, pupils); yellow (eyes); pink (mouths); pale blue (highlights); gold (wash); red-brown (base wash)
Stamp text: Left-aligned. DEINONYCHUS / 10-11 FT (8 METERS) / (C) 1990 THE CARNEGIE / SAFARI LTD, MIAMI, FL. / MADE IN CHINA
CE mark: None.
TDR rating: 6/10

The original Carnegie Collection Deinonychus pack can be distinguished from later releases by the softer, more rubbery bodies of the individual dinosaurs as well as the more colorful wash given to both the bodies (which have a golden orange color) and the base (which has a reddish brown, clay color similar to the original Protoceratops nest). The detail on the eyes and mouth is sharper than later releases, which tend to have very sloppy small details. The base has a full info stamp including "Miami, FL" and "Made in China".

Prototype version as it appeared in the 1996 Carnegie Collector's guide. Note the dark brown base, thicker stripes, more detailed sculpt, and sharper paint application on the faces. This was part of the 1989 photoshoot for the 1990 Safari catalog, though as far as I can tell, this "catalog version" was never actually released.

In the 1998 Carnegie Collector's guide booklet. Note the gold wash and more detailed base.

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Version: 2
Release: c. 1991
Status: Minor retool
Material: ?
Paint: Glossy. Tan (bodies, base), black (stripes, eye marks, pupils); yellow (eyes); pink (mouths); pale blue (highlights); gold (wash); red-brown (base wash)
Stamp text: Left-aligned. DEINONYCHUS / 10-11 FT (8 METERS) / (C) 1990 THE CARNEGIE / SAFARI LTD, MIAMI, FL / MADE IN CHINA / CE
CE mark: Small.
TDR rating: 4/10

The second version of the Carnegie Deinonychus pack is basically identical to the first release, but has had a small CE mark added to the info stamp on the bottom of the base.

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Version: 3
Release: c. 1993
Status: Minor repaint, retool
Material: Gray vinyl
Paint: Matte. Tan bodies, black stripes, yellow eyes, pink mouths, dark yellow backs, blue highlights on head. Beige base with dark brown and yellow wash.
Stamp text: Left-aligned. DEINONYCHUS / 10-11 FT (8 METERS) / (C) 1990 THE CARNEGIE / SAFARI LTD / CE
CE mark: Small.
TDR rating: 2/10

This version uses less glossy paint and has a revised bottom stamp lacking the line "Made in China".

Original (right) vs. later release (left)

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Version: 4
Release: c. 1994
Status: Minor repaint, retool
Material: ?
Paint: Glossy. Tan bodies, light gray stripes, yellow eyes, pink mouths, orange backs, blue highlights on head. Beige base with minimal brown wash.
Stamp text: Left-aligned. DEINONYCHUS / 10-11 FT (8 METERS) / (C) 1990 THE CARNEGIE / SAFARI LTD / CE
CE mark: Small.
TDR rating: 2/10

This version has a return to glossier paint, but with less brown wash on the base. The black around the eyes and face is more pronounced, and the whole top of the head is black in some samples. This may be an individual paint variant or another version.

Schleich-branded parchment tag style made c. 1993.

Full color tag style made c. 1996 featuring revised product number.