The Carnegie Collection Deinonychus (1990)
Prototype
Name: Deinonychus
Species: Deinonychus antirrhopusFirst 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: 1Release: 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".
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In the 1998 Carnegie Collector's guide booklet. Note the gold wash and more detailed base. |
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.
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".
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Original (right) vs. later release (left) |
Version: 4
Release: c. 1994
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
The black around the eyes and face is much more pronounced, and the whole top of the head is black.
Version: 5
Release: c. 1995
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 is similar to the previous one, but it lacks a brown wash on the base. In this version, the base is plain, glossy light brown.
The v. 2, assuming a dark colored base, has an identical stamp as v. 1
ReplyDeleteDo you have one that looks like the current v. 2? If so and if it's the same stamp, I think it's more likely that the glossier one is actually the original. I'll have to swap v. 1 and 2.
ReplyDeleteThis is getting interesting. What I considered to be v. 2 originally, probably is the v. 1. First, it has the v.1 stamp; second, the base is much darker than my other two D's; third, it is glossy, not matte. I was mistaken, I don't have the v. 2.
ReplyDeleteMy v. 3's (2 of them) are tricky - a light base, with little brown wash, but with a glossy paint job on the bodies, not matte, and orange backs. This appears to match your second v.3 description. Should these be version 4?
The belly stamp is identical with the first v.3 in your list.