New CollectA Models for 2017 (Part 2)
Time to reveal the next three models for 2017 to be introduced by CollectA. Dinosaur and prehistoric animal model collectors and fans of all things prehistoric can expect a Deluxe 1:40 scale Deinocheirus, a new horned dinosaur figure – Regaliceratops and a Deluxe 1:40 scale Kronosaurus replica complete with articulated jaw. Three fabulous prehistoric animal models from CollectA.
New CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models
In the first part of our series of articles introducing the new for 2017 CollectA prehistoric animal replicas, we hinted that there would be another horned dinosaur to come. This time it would not be a member of the Centrosaurinae clade like Styracosaurus and Einiosaurus, so we are very pleased to introduce Regaliceratops.
For dinosaur models and prehistoric animal toys: Everything Dinosaur.
New for 2017 the CollectA Regaliceratops Dinosaur Model
The CollectA Regaliceratops horned dinosaur model.
Picture credit: CollectA/Everything Dinosaur
CollectA Regaliceratops
Named back in 2015, Regaliceratops (R. peterhewsi) rather upset the ceratopsid apple cart as the skull showed centrosaurine characteristics despite its classification as being a member of the Chasmosaurinae. It is always good news when a relatively recently scientifically described dinosaur becomes a model and CollectA have done a great job depicting this stocky and statuesque herbivore. The brightly coloured head shield and the body paint really make this particular dinosaur’s features stand out.
CollectA Regaliceratops Measurements
The official measurements we have for this new horned dinosaur model are as follows: length, a fraction under 12.5 cm long and height 5 cm approximately.
CollectA Deluxe 1:40 Scale Kronosaurus (Articulated Jaw)
Swimming into view comes the first (hint), of the marine reptiles for 2017. A magnificent Kronosaurus figure complete with an articulated lower jaw.
The CollectA Deluxe 1:40 Scale Kronosaurus Model
The CollectA Deluxe Kronosaurus model.
Picture credit: CollectA/Everything Dinosaur
Fans of marine reptiles are likely to get quite excited about this short-necked member of the Plesiosauria, the model has been carefully thought out, taking into account some of the latest research into this formidable predator. The deep body, large skull, the jaws with their heterogeneous teeth and some teeth very fang-like, long powerful flippers and that fluke on the end of the tail – all highly commendable.
Model collectors with long memories might remember a short-lived Schleich Saurus Kronosaurus figure that had similar colouration. The Schleich Kronosaurus was around about a decade ago, in our view, this new CollectA offering is much the superior figure.
CollectA Deluxe Kronosaurus Swims into View
The CollectA Deluxe Kronosaurus model.
Picture credit: CollectA
CollectA Deluxe 1:40 Scale Kronosaurus Measurements
This is quite a large model. It measures a total of 31 cm long, making the CollectA Kronosaurus about the same length as the CollectA Deluxe Pliosaurus that came out in 2015. The height of the model (from the top of the skull) is estimated to be 6 cm.
CollectA Deluxe 1:40 Scale Deinocheirus
Hot on the heels of the not-to-scale Deinocheirus figure that was released last year, comes this Deluxe model. Our view of this giant ornithomimosaur has been revised over the last few years and the design team at CollectA have been quick to acknowledge these revisions and apply them to their model range.
New for 2017 A CollectA Deluxe Deinocheirus
The CollectA 1:40 scale Deluxe Deinocheirus dinosaur model.
Picture credit: CollectA/Everything Dinosaur
The colour scheme chosen for this new figure is almost identical to the smaller model introduced last year. However, the stance is slightly different and the tail in the larger, Deluxe version is not raised as high. The head of the CollectA Deluxe model is also turned a little and not facing forwards. One thing that it does have in common with the popular Prehistoric Life model is that the tongue can be seen in both figures. Palaeontologists have speculated that the deep lower jaw may suggest that this strange dinosaur had an over-sized tongue!
A Comparison between the two CollectA Figures Showing the Latest Interpretation of Deinocheirus
A comparison between the not to scale CollectA Deinocheirus model of 2016 with the new for 2017 Deluxe Deinocheirus figure.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
CollectA Deluxe Deinocheirus Measurements
The official measurements we have for the CollectA Deluxe Deinocheirus are: length 28.5 cm approximately and the model stands some 15 cm high.
As for when these models will be available, we are expecting our first stock of these three new models sometime around the end of February, or perhaps the first week of March or thereabouts.
Prehistoric Animal Models from CollectA
To view the CollectA Prehistoric Life including 2016 models: CollectA Prehistoric Life Dinosaurs.
To view the CollectA Deluxe model range: CollectA Deluxe Scale Models.
For an article about the discovery of Regaliceratops: Regaliceratops – A Right Royal Rumble.
An article that discusses the revision of Deinocheirus (D. mirificus): Deinocheirus – Done and Dusted (for now at least).
Look out for more information on new prehistoric animal models from CollectA next week.
That Kronosaurus is a must-have. It looks to have a similar attention to detail as their excellent Pliosaur and the two should display well together! I’d love to see them produce an Elasmosaurus in the same deluxe range – but this one will certainly do nicely right now. Shaping up to be stellar year next year for collectors of paleo fauna models!
Thank you for your comment.