New for 2020 Papo Parasaurolophus (New Colour Variant)
Fans of the Papo “Les Dinosaures” model collection may have a little while yet to wait for the new for 2020 prehistoric animal figures to become available. However, this does not stop Everything Dinosaur team members from posting up pictures and further information about these eagerly anticipated replicas. For example, recently a member of staff was able to get their hands on the new for 2020 Papo Parasaurolophus in the new “striped” colour scheme.
Plenty of pictures were taken, as our Facebook and Instagram followers will testify to, but we also shot a short video so that our customers can see the model in the “flesh” as it were.
The Papo Parasaurolophus New Colour Variant 2020 (Sneak Peek)
Video credit: Everything Dinosaur
Papo Parasaurolophus
This popular dinosaur is one of five new dinosaurs to be added to the Papo portfolio this year. Joining it will be Chilesaurus, Stygimoloch, Giganotosaurus and a new colour version of the feathered Velociraptor. Details of these dinosaur models can be found here: Everything Dinosaur Announces New Papo Dinosaurs for 2020.
The New Papo Parasaurolophus Model is Beautifully Painted
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
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The model is the same sculpt as the original Papo Parasaurolophus, but it has been given a striking makeover and the colour scheme chosen by the design team is vibrant and carefully thought through. For example, fossil specimens of Parasaurolophus spp. have been associated with forested environments, after all, these large herbivores fed on a variety of plant materials including conifers.
The striped markings on the flanks, legs and tail would have helped to camouflage this large animal as it moved through woodland (helping to break up its body outline).
Camouflage for a Dinosaur
In addition, this body pattern would also have given a degree of protection as the colour scheme can prevent a predator from selecting an individual to attack. Note also, the brighter colours associated with that splendid crest and the head/neck region. This is probably a nod towards the hypothesis that these social animals used colour cues to indicate maturity and social status within the herd.
Replacing the Early “Green” Papo Parasaurolophus
This new replica is replacing the original “green” Parasaurolophus figure in this range. Although team members at Everything Dinosaur have been able to secure some stock of the original Parasaurolophus model, so collectors can still acquire this figure.
To view the original Papo Parasaurolophus and the rest of the models in the “Les Dinosaures” range: Papo Dinosaur Models and Figures.
Something “Old” Something “New” Papo Parasaurolophus Models
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