New PNSO Models Borealopelta and Atopodentatus
New PNSO Models Borealopelta and Atopodentatus
Today, Everything Dinosaur in collaboration with their partners at PNSO announce the introduction of two more prehistoric animal figures in the PNSO mid-size model range. Say hello to Gavin the Borealopelta and Zewail the PNSO Atopodentatus marine reptile.
New from PNSO – Gavin the Borealopelta Armoured Dinosaur Model
New Prehistoric Animal Models from PNSO
New from PNSO – Zewail the Atopodentatus Marine Reptile Model
PNSO Gavin the Borealopelta Dinosaur Model
PNSO have been busy introducing several new figures, joining Caroline the Corythosaurus, Audrey the Lambeosaurus, the stunning Tuojiangosaurus and Gaoyuan the Microraptor is a figure of a Borealopelta (B. markmitchelli), named and described in 2017 from a single specimen and regarded as one of the best preserved armoured dinosaur fossils known to science.
A View of the Armour on the Back of the PNSO Borealopelta Model
The front portion of the dinosaur had been preserved in an articulated state and in three-dimensions and the design team at PNSO have taken great care to reproduce the layout of the armour on their dinosaur figure.
What Scale is the PNSO Borealopelta?
Although, the PNSO mid-size model range does not normally have a declared scale, based on the measurements of the Borealopelta fossil specimen from the Suncor Energy Millennium Mine (holotype number TMP 2011.033.0001), Everything Dinosaur team members estimate that this 17.6 cm long model is in approximately 1:32 scale.
PNSO Gavin the Borealopelta Model Measurements
The PNSO Gavin the Borealopelta Dinosaur Model
This figure along with the other new PNSO models will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur shortly.
Zewail the PNSO Atopodentatus Model
The second new prehistoric animal model that Everything Dinosaur announce today is a replica of the peculiar Middle Triassic marine reptile from south-western China called Atopodentatus (A. unicus). It is great to see a Chinese model making company continuing their trend for producing prehistoric animal figures representing prehistoric animals whose fossils were found in China, in this case Yunnan Province.
The PNSO Zewail the Atopodentatus Marine Reptile Model
The taxonomy of this bizarre reptile remains uncertain. The unusual jaws and teeth suggest a diet of seaweed and algae similar to that of the extant marine iguana of the Galapagos Islands. With fossils dating from around 245 to 242 million years ago, the scientists responsible for naming and describing Atopodentatus proposed that this was the oldest record of herbivory within marine reptiles.
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The Amazing Jaws and Teeth of the PNSO Atopodentatus Model
PNSO Atopodentatus Model Measurements
The beautifully sculpted Atopodentatus model measures a fraction over 14 centimetres in length. Based on an examination of the largest fossil specimens of A. unicus, Everything Dinosaur team members estimate that this figure is in approximately 1/20th scale.
PNSO Atopodentatus Model Measurements
Both Gavin the Borealopelta and the PNSO Atopodentatus model will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur soon.
In the meantime, to view the range of PNSO models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models and Figures.