New in 2014 - The Australian Cattle Dog by CollectA!
I, for one, will be looking forward to this new release. However, I will not know exactly what it is like until I own it, and that is probably a good thing for now.
There are things I am for, and against, about this figure.
(Please note: I love my 1:12 scale dogs to all resemble real life dog breeds and breed standards, and this is what I compare my models too. I do not intend to be picky of a sculptor's work, for, indeed, I would be (and am) picky of my own dog breed sculptures. All my comparisons are to real life dogs.)
Pros:
Yay, a brandmakes an Australian Dog breed!
Colour - not bad, although could use more white.
Head - very accurate.
Cons:
Narrow, sloping back, weak hind legs. Hind paw at a poor angle.
Erect tail - ACDs should not carry their tails erect, unless alert with head up, or showing agression
Body - too thin, ACDs are solidly built and shorter
A show ACD. Working ACDs may be lighter in build and taller, but still resemble this dog.
Another ACD. Somehow I think the CollectA figure's head may be out of proportion.
But nonetheless, I will be very interested to purchase this figure once it is released!
I will certainly include a detailed description and walkaround photos when i hold this model in my hands.
