Papo New Prehistoric Animal Models for 2018
A lot of media sources have published pictures of the new for 2018 prehistoric animal models from Papo. These sites have claimed that there is a total of five new items, however, many of these sites and media sources have omitted details about the introduction of a large, prehistoric animal themed play set from Papo due for release next year. In this blog post we will provide details and images of all six of the new for 2018 releases heading for the Papo “dinosaurs” model range.
Papo Young Spinosaurus will be Available as an Individual Model
Papo Prehistoric Animal Models
The Papo young Spinosaurus figure will be available to purchase as an individual model. Currently, this figure is only available in a box set with the Papo Ceratosaurus. It has now been confirmed that the juvenile Spinosaurus with its articulated lower jaw will become part of the model range and that the limited-edition box set will be discontinued.
Fans of Papo and model collectors have just a few weeks in order to pick up the special edition gift box which features the Papo young Spinosaurus and the Papo Ceratosaurus figure.
The Limited-edition Papo Box Set (Young Spinosaurus and Ceratosaurus Dinosaur Models)
To view the special edition gift box and the rest of the Papo model range: Papo Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals.
Papo Amargasaurus Model
Papo have added another diplodocid dinosaur to join their young Apatosaurus figure. The Papo Amargasaurus is depicted with a neck frill and a humped-back, perhaps an evolutionary adaptation to help this large, herbivorous dinosaur endure prolonged periods of drought.
The New for 2018 Papo Amargasaurus Dinosaur Model
Papo Prehistoric Man Model
Next up, is the Papo prehistoric man figure, complete with spear and club. This model looks to us like a re-issue of the Papo caveman figure with spear that was discontinued some years ago. This figure sports a new paint scheme and it is great to see an introduction of a “caveman” into the Papo collection, especially since France has a rich heritage of hominin fossils.
The New for 2018 Papo Prehistoric Man Figure
Comparing the Papo Cavemen Figures
Papo Therizinosaurus
The new Papo Therizinosaurus dinosaur model is expected to arrive sometime in quarter 2 (March to the end of June 2018), it too, will possess an articulated jaw, like the young Spinosaurus replica. We have yet to have formal confirmation of the measurements, but we at Everything Dinosaur, believe that this is going to be Papo’s largest prehistoric animal model introduced next year.
New for 2018 the Papo Therizinosaurus Dinosaur Model
The sculpt is very typically Papo, with the design team favouring a more scaly representation, with feathers confined mainly to the arms and to that stubby tail. The posture is interesting, with the left foot raised resulting in the replica balancing on the toe claws, reminiscent of the stance seen in the 2017 Papo Ceratosaurus.
New for 2018 the Papo Iguanodon Figure
Papo Iguanodon Dinosaur Model
Expected to arrive around the same time as the Therizinosaurus replica is this fascinating model of Iguanodon. It certainly is a very robust looking dinosaur and the limb proportions suggest that this model is based upon Iguanodon bernissartensis, which makes sense as fossils of this herbivorous dinosaur have been found in France, as well as elsewhere within Europe. The Papo Iguanodon will have an articulated jaw.
With five figures added, it is worthwhile mentioning what models will be retired next year from the Papo model range. The Pachyrhinosaurus, the baby brown Tyrannosaurus rex figure and the baby Woolly Mammoth model are now all out of production.
To read more about Papo model retirements: Papo Models and Retirements.
The Papo “Land of Dinosaurs”
The sixth edition to the Papo “Les Dinosaures” range is this large-sized, prehistoric animal themed play set. Full details have yet to be released by Papo, but following the successful introduction of the bush outpost and playmat into the “La Vie Sauvage” (wildlife) range, it was almost inevitable that a prehistoric landscape would be made.
New for 2018 Papo “Land of Dinosaurs” Play Set
Constructed from sturdy card and other composite materials, the “Land of Dinosaurs” slots together to create a cave with an erupting volcano in which to place your prehistoric animal models. We are not sure of the dimensions of this set, other than having been told “it’s big”. In addition, we suspect that the prehistoric animals featured in the image above will not be included in the kit (figures sold separately).
When Will These Models/Play Sets be Available?
At Everything Dinosaur, we will publish more information when we receive it, but for the time being here are the proposed release dates:
Quarter 1 (between January and the end of March) – Young Spinosaurus, the prehistoric man, Papo Amargasaurus and the “Land of Dinosaurs” play set.
Quarter 2 (between the end of March and the end of June) – Papo Iguanodon and the Papo Therizinosaurus models.
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