The Carnegie Collection Ichthyosaurus (2010)
Photo in the 2010 Safari Ltd. catalog.
Species: Ichthyosaurus communis
First release: 2010
Retired: 2015
Model number: 4217-01
Size: 9.5cm
Scale: 1:10
Sculptor: Forest Rogers
Release: 2010
Material: White vinyl
Paint: Glossy. 6 colors. Black (top, spots, pupils); light gray (sides, tentacles); pale yellow (stripe); orange (shell); gold (eyes); gloss (finish).
Stamp text: Carnegie Ichthyosaurus / (C) 2010 Safari Ltd., Miami, FL USA / Made in China / CE
CE mark: Large
TDR rating: 9/10
The original Ichthyosaurus figurine from the Carnegie Collection, like the first-run Tylosaurus, had a more detailed paint application (especially in the small details around the face and attached ammonite) and a glossy finish. This was eliminated in later production runs.
Release: c. 2012
Material: White vinyl
Paint: Matte. 5 colors. Black (top, spots, pupils); light gray (sides, tentacles); pale yellow (stripe); orange (shell); gold (eyes).
Stamp text: Carnegie Ichthyosaurus / (C) 2010 Safari Ltd., Miami, FL USA / Made in China / CE
CE mark: Large
TDR rating: 8/10
Later production runs of Ichthyosaurus had less detailed paint operations and a matte, rather than glossy, finish.
I get the first version and its differences between the second edition are the glossy paint. The second was mate paintjob.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Same production pattern as the Tylosaurus then.
DeleteCan you check the black date stamp numbers on the fins and help me confirm when the switch to matte paint happened?
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