The new for 2024, CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor dinosaur model will be in stock soon. A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that the first new for 2024 CollectA figures will be arriving shortly. The model has been created to mark the centenary of the formal scientific description of the first Velociraptor species (Osborn, 1924.) The first Velociraptor species was V. mongoliensis. A second species was named and described in 2008 (V. osmolskae).
A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order company confirmed that the CollectA Deluxe Dearc pterosaur figure along with the 1:100 scale Dreadnoughtus models were arriving first. In addition, the set of mini-sauropod models will also be stocked shortly. The new 1:6 scale Velociraptor will be available later in the year.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor figure in lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor Model
The new dromaeosaurid figure features some new anatomical features associated with this type of dinosaur. This model has a propatagium on each forelimb. A propatagium is a fold of skin associated with the wing of volant birds. It is a soft tissue structure that unites the wrists and shoulders. It helps with the wing flapping motion. Scientists think that this structure may have first evolved to help these terrestrial animals make sharp turns yet remain balanced and stable as they ran.
To watch a short video review of the new Velociraptor figure: CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor Video Review.
The new Velociraptor model has an articulated lower jaw. The propatagium can be seen on the model helping to form the leading edge of the wing. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the range of CollectA Deluxe prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Figures.
Scent Glands
The beautiful figure has also been given a pair of scent glands, either side of the cloaca. Velociraptor was an animal that lived in a desert environment. It probably lived in packs and had an extensive territory. It may have used scent marking to define territory and to delineate individual status within the pack. Many extant birds have scent glands. Reptiles such as crocodiles have scent glands as well. The CollectA design team have speculated that Velociraptor used scent marking too.
With such a big tail to waft any fragrances about, it does make sense.
The shape of the figure suggests an agile pursuit predator. The big tail with its extensive surface area could have helped to disperse scent on the desert wind. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model would be in stock soon.
The CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
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