A Review of the Papo Dimorphodon Figure by JurassicCollectables
We are in the middle of “dinovember”, a time of the year when model fans showcase their prehistoric animal figures. How appropriate then, for those talented people at JurassicCollectables to bring out a video review of the Early Jurassic pterosaur Dimorphodon. This is a very informative and well-made video review of a Papo, new for 2017, prehistoric animal model. The Papo Dimorphodon model was one of the last of the new for 2017 releases, but it was well worth the wait and this excellent video really does this flying reptile figure justice.
The JurassicCollectables Video Review of the Papo Dimorphodon Replica
Video credit: JurassicCollectables
The Papo Dimorphodon Model
Dimorphodon was a flying reptile, a member of the long-tailed pterosaurs. The narrator highlights the tail on the replica in this enjoyable video review, describing the colour scheme as very “lemur-like”. He goes on to praise the design team at Papo for making figures that have lots of natural colours and that reflect what is seen in animals alive today.
Two species of Dimorphodon have been recognised, the first to be described was a specimen found in England (by the famous fossil hunter Mary Anning). A second species is known from Mexico. The video gives viewers the chance to see the well-painted skull in glorious detail and comments are made about the way in which Papo depict the eyes on their figures. There is even time to admire the articulated jaw, showing those different-sized teeth, that gave this genus of Early Jurassic flying reptile its name.
The New for 2017 Papo Dimorphodon Model
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Comparing the Papo Dimorphodon to Other Papo Prehistoric Animals
A great thing about this JurassicCollectables video review is that model collectors can compare the Papo Dimorphodon to several other Papo models, all of which have been previously reviewed on the JurassicCollectables YouTube channel. In this video, the viewer is treated to comparisons with the new Papo young Spinosaurus replica along with the Archaeopteryx, Pteranodon and the Papo Tupuxuara. Poor, “off-colour Alan”, does not fare well, the Dimorphodon is shown attacking him and the video ends with the flying reptile balanced on his shoulders.
The YouTube channel of JurassicCollectables provides a comprehensive resource for prehistoric animal and dinosaur model reviews. The videos are skilfully produced and provide viewers with the chance to examine prehistoric animal figures very close-up.
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A Close-up View of the Skull and Jaws of the Papo Dimorphodon Figure
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The video is just under twelve minutes in length and it contains a wealth of material on this 2017 Papo edition and the French company is praised for producing figures with naturalistic and earthy tones with amazing detail, especially around the eye socket.
It is always a pleasure to see reviews of Pterosaurs, especially a flying reptile with an affinity with the British Isles such as Dimorphodon. We look forward to viewing the videos produced by JurassicCollectables when the new for 2018 Papo figures become available.
To see the entire range of Papo prehistoric animal models at Everything Dinosaur, including all the 2017 prehistoric animal releases: Papo Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.
The Papo Dimorphodon model is really beautiful and awsome! The bigger one must be very nice!