New Models from Papo 2017 (Final Part)
The last of the new for 2017 Papo prehistoric animal models scheduled for release this year is the marvellous Cryolophosaurus dinosaur figure. Team members at Everything Dinosaur have been lucky enough to have already viewed the new Papo dinosaurs and their counterparts and of all the models coming out from the French manufacturer this year, the Papo Cryolophosaurus is the favourite.
Papo Dinosaur Models
To view pictures of the first of the Papo prehistoric animal models to be released this year: Papo New for 2017 (Part 1).
New models from Papo (2017) – Part 2: Papo New for 2017 (Part 2).
New for 2017 the Papo Cryolophosaurus Dinosaur Model
The Papo Cryolophosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Papo Cryolophosaurus Dinosaur Model
The model is posed with the tail pointing downwards, giving this dinosaur a more upright stance than other new for 2017 Papo dinosaur replicas (the Acrocanthosaurus and the Ceratosaurus models). However, we can confirm that the model we examined did not need to rest on its tail to stand (tripodal stance). Our model was able to stand perfectly well, balanced on its two hind feet, with the tail hovering off the ground.
The lack of tail mark drags preserved in the vicinity of theropod tracks indicate that these dinosaurs, like all other dinosaurs known to science, held their tails off the ground when they moved.
To view the range of Papo models and replicas available from Everything Dinosaur: Papo Figures and Prehistoric Animal Models.
Cryolophosaurus elliotti
The feature that most clearly distinguishes this dinosaur is the unusual backward sweeping crest of bone that protruded from the top of the skull. When the partial, crushed skull of this dinosaur was unearthed, the scientists noticed this strange “quiff” and nicknamed this dinosaur “Elvisaurus” after Elvis Presley, the American singer.
A Close View of the Papo Cryolophosaurus Dinosaur Model
A close look at the Papo Cryolophosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Dinosaur Models
The beautiful scales on this new Papo replica can be seen in the close view of the head (above). That strange frill of bone in front of the eyes has been well-crafted, it does resemble that found on the actual fossil material. The articulated lower jaw joint can barely be seen and we love the careful painting around the mouth and on those fearsome looking teeth.
The Papo Cryolophosaurus is scheduled to be the last of the 2017 prehistoric animal model releases from Papo. It is planned to be released towards the end of the summer, hopefully, Everything Dinosaur customers will be able to get their hands on this exquisite dinosaur model a little earlier.
To view the range of prehistoric animal models and replicas available from Everything Dinosaur: Dinosaur Models and Figures.
I have seen an image of this one online before but your photos really show the level of detail on this animal! Definitely on my must-have list for this year (it’s a bit of a list too considering what Safari & Collecta also have on offer – everyone has really lifted their game this year!). Any idea what size we are looking at with this one? – large I hope. Thanks for the closer look.
It’s about the same size as the Papo Carnotaurus, thanks for your comments.