Bring Back the Original Papo Green Standing T. rex?
In one of our recent discussions with the management team at Papo, Everything Dinosaur team members were asked to provide feedback on the introduction for 2019 of the Papo brown running T. rex dinosaur model. Tyrannosaurs have been a staple of the Papo range ever since their first Tyrannosaurus rex, the famous green standing T. rex figure was introduced. Sales of the brown running Tyrannosaurus rex continue to be strong, but this got us thinking, what if Papo was to produce a limited production run of their original T. rex model?
The Iconic Papo Standing T. rex Dinosaur Model
The Papo Green T. rex is Officially Retired
The original Papo T. rex was officially retired after the 2011 production run, however, Everything Dinosaur was able to use its influence to acquire the very last stocks of this dinosaur replica, but these very soon sold out. With its articulated lower jaw and peg-like, blunt teeth, this award winning dinosaur model had been very popular with young dinosaur fans and model collectors. It was replaced by the brown colour variant with a new head sculpt in May 2012, but Everything Dinosaur still receives periodic requests from model fans eager to get hold of this dinosaur figure.
Since then, the Papo range of prehistoric animal replicas has expanded considerably, but as the Papo imagery associated with their first “tyrant lizard king” seems to be out of copyright, young dinosaur fans have been increasingly exposed to images of this figure, but unable to obtain it.
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At the time the original green standing T. rex figure from Papo was retired, a spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“The Papo model T. rex with the product code 55001, has been replaced with a new, brown coloured version, but we have been inundated with requests to see if we could get hold of any models. It is pleasing to note that our influence and relationship with Papo is strong and we have been able to secure the remaining stock.”
The question is whether with the introduction of a brown running T. rex figure, should Papo bring back the original green standing T. rex?
The Papo Green Standing T. rex Dinosaur Model – Long Extinct but Should it Come Back?
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Should Papo bring back for a limited time their original green standing Tyrannosaurus rex?
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Most definitely not! Stop with the T.rexes, Papo has done so many of them, its sickening;
I personally have that model, so I’m not interested,but I’m sure a lot of people would love getting that model, it’s one of the most iconic dinosaur models of all time.However, releasing it again in a limited edition would only make sense if it’s sold at a lower price than what it’s now being sold for.Some people are aware that this figure is pretty rare nowadays, and so they’re selling it for quite expensive prices, the only way this re-release would make sense is by competing in price with those people who are selling it by their own.
That aside,are there any news regarding the upcoming Spinosaurus’ price? Also, I have heard it’s due to release in October, but it was also mentioned that it would be released in June.What’s the final veredict?
Thank you!
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Thank you for your comments we have proposed that Papo re-introduce the green standing T. rex at a price that permits collectors to acquire this figure without having to pay the really high price that some sellers are asking. As for the Papo Spinosaurus figure we are not able to comment further at this time.
Why not being it back it was not advertised as a limited addition in the first place. There was a mint condition one sold on eBay for 35 pounds not a great amount to pay it you really wanted it. I think it should retail at the same price as the brown standing t rex. I would buy one for sure .
God I wish they would. I am just getting into modeling and would love a green one to repaint without having to spend a ton.
What about reintroducing the standig T. rex with stripes along its body. Commonly known as the rainbow version it seems to me more exclusive and better sculpted than the green one…
Yes yes and YES. I got 2 papo rexes, 3 rebor, 2 nanmu, 1 i toy, 2 w dragon. All of them t rexes. T rexs are just awesome. Esp the movie styled ones.