New Papo Prehistoric Animals (Part 2)
Today, we feature the second part of our series of articles about new Papo prehistoric animal models being introduced this year. Papo intends to add several new models to its “Les Dinosaures” range of figures in 2017, ironically not all of them are dinosaurs. At the end of quarter two (June), Everything Dinosaur will be receiving stocks of the Ceratosaurus, Acrocanthosaurus the pterosaur figure (Dimorphodon) and two prehistoric animal models, a Cave Bear (Ursus spelaeus) and a roaring Sabre-toothed cat (see, we told you it wasn’t just dinosaurs)!
Papo Prehistoric Animal Models
To read our previous article about the first set of Papo figures to be released in 2017: Papo New for 2017 Pictures (Part 1).
Available in the Summer the Papo Ceratosaurus Dinosaur Figure
The Papo Ceratosaurus dinosaur figure.
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Papo Ceratosaurus
We at Everything Dinosaur, are not sure what species of dinosaur this Ceratosaurus model represents but it certainly looks quite frightening. This model will have an articulated lower jaw. It is expected to be in stock at our warehouse sometime in the summer, perhaps June.
Papo Acrocanthosaurus
Joining the Ceratosaurus is this splendid model of yet another theropod dinosaur, the mighty Acrocanthosaurus. What a spectacular model this is! It too, is due out in the summer and it will also have an articulated lower jaw. It will be great for creative, imaginative play.
The Papo Acrocanthosaurus Dinosaur Model
The Papo Acrocanthosaurus.
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Papo Dimorphodon Figure
The Papo Dimorphodon is posed in a terrestrial position, after all, these flying reptiles did not spend all their time in the air. We expect this pterosaur figure to be available at around the same time as the Papo Ceratosaurus and the Papo Acrocanthosaurus models.
New for 2017 a Dimorphodon Model from Papo
The Papo Dimorphodon model.
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For other prehistoric animal figures: Prehistoric Animal Models.
This is the third flying reptile model to be added to the range. It joins the Pteranodon and the beautiful Tupuxuara model, however, the Papo Dimorphodon will have an articulated lower jaw.
An Impressive Cave Bear Model (U. spelaeus)
A powerful looking Cave Bear model from Papo.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
It was the German anatomist J. Rosenmüller who named and described this species of bear in 1794. The famous French scientist Georges Cuvier also published work on these Ice Age animals.
The Papo Roaring Smilodon Figure
Along with the Cave Bear model, Papo will be adding a roaring Smilodon figure to its model range. The colouration and markings chosen for this particular replica are highly unusual. The artists involved in the painting seem to have been inspired by lions and tigers when it came to sorting out the “look” for this replica. Still, it’s good to see prehistoric animals added to a range and not just dinosaur models.
The Papo Roaring Smilodon Figure
The Papo roaring Smilodon model.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Shortly, we will be posting up details on the last of the planned 2017 prehistoric animal model releases from Papo.
To view the range of Papo models and replicas in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Papo Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animal Figures.
The 2017 Papo Smilodon is so disappointing to me.. I find it ridiculous looking in every way. I don’t think there is anything scientifically accurate about this figure at all. It looks like some kind of mythical creature with a mix of modern Tiger & lion parts.
We also had reservations over this particular model and we discussed these with Papo’s senior management. However, having seen the model in the flesh as it were, actually having held it and looked at it quite closely, it’s not too bad. It certainly has a dramatic pose. It is not our favourite new Papo model for 2017 and the Cave Bear replica is really good, but in its own way it is quite quirky. At least it pays homage to Lancelot Speed’s original painting of Sabre-Toothed cats. Here is a link to an article we wrote once we had seen the model for ourselves: http://blog.everythingdinosaur.com/blog/_archives/2017/02/16/papo-prehistoric-mammals-new-for-2017.html
Thank you for your input.
I respectfully disagree with you on the Smilodon . I don’t see anything accurate about it at all.. In fact, I think almost all mainstream Smilodon figurines are very inaccurate overall., but especially this one. I collect scientifically accurate figures of this animal, , so I am VERY limited to what I have in my collection.
Maybe Papo sculptors of this cat should pull up paintings from Paleo artist Charles R Knight for assistance.. To myself this 2017 Papo Smilodon is one of the worst I have seen . I am not about dramatic posses in figures, I prefer scientific accuracy figures, so I definitely passed on this one.
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Thank you for your comment, just to reassure you Everything Dinosaur has lots of customers in the Philippines, you can purchase tax free at Everything Dinosaur and we even offer the extra security of a signed for shipping service as well as subsidised airmail postage. Hope this helps.