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6 01, 2022

Caldey Illustrates a Wonderful Spiclypeus

By Mike|2024-10-10T13:48:36+01:00January 6th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Talented young artist Caldey has sent into Everything Dinosaur her latest dinosaur artwork. She has produced a drawing of the Late Cretaceous chasmosaurine Spiclypeus (S. shipporum) having once again been inspired by prehistoric animal models in her collection.

Named and scientifically described in 2016, fossils of this large ceratopsian come from Judith River Formation exposures in Montana. When the fossils were being excavated the dinosaur was nicknamed “Judith” by the field team. Officially this specimen is CMNFV 57081 and it is now housed in the fossil vertebrate collection at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Ontario.

A very colourful illustration of the Late Cretaceous chasmosaurine Spiclypeus shipporum. Picture credit: Caldey.

Picture credit: Caldey

Beasts of the Mesozoic Spiclypeus shipporum

Caldey has sent into Everything Dinosaur several horned dinosaur drawings, many of which have been based around the colourful Beasts of the Mesozoic model series. These articulated dinosaur models are well-known for having stunning box art, so it is quite fitting to see these figures encouraging and inspiring young artists.

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Spiclypeus shipporum artwork that is featured on the front of the box.

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic Articulated Models.

A Wave 2 Ceratopsian

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Spiclypeus model, was one of nine figures added to this popular range in the second production wave. Caldey has already sent into Everything Dinosaur her drawing of another wave 2 figure, an illustration of Medusaceratops (M. lokii).

An illustration of Medusaceratops. Picture credit: Caldey.

Picture credit: Caldey

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Our thanks to Caldey for sending into us such a splendid Spiclypeus drawing. We always enjoy receiving prehistoric animal illustrations and it never ceases to amaze us how talented some of these young artists are.”

To read Everything Dinosaur’s 2016 article about the discovery of Spiclypeus: Spiked Shield Horned Dinosaur from Montana.

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5 01, 2022

The New PNSO Jennie the Centrosaurus

By Mike|2024-10-10T13:23:03+01:00January 5th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|1 Comment

PNSO will be adding a replica of the Late Cretaceous horned dinosaur Centrosaurus to their mid-size model range. Jennie the Centrosaurus will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in a few weeks. Centrosaurus was named and scientifically described back in 1904 (C. apertus) by the famous Canadian palaeontologist Lawrence Lambe.

It’s wonderful to see a new replica of “pointed lizard”.

PNSO Jennie the Centrosaurus. This dinosaur model in the PNSO mid-size model range will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur around March (2022).

A Host of Horned Dinosaurs

PNSO have been busy extending their mid-size model range and they have more exciting figures to introduce. There are a number of horned dinosaurs already represented in this series. For example, back in December, Everything Dinosaur announced that there would be a new version of “Doyle” the Triceratops introduced complete with a fossil skull and previously we have announced a Machairoceratops, Spinops and a Pachyrhinosaurus as well as a model of the horned dinosaur from China – Sinoceratops.

PNSO Jennie the Centrosaurus dinosaur model.

The spectacular PNSO Centrosaurus model.

Supplied with an Illustrated Booklet and Coloured Posters

Jennie the PNSO Centrosaurus model will be supplied with a full-colour, 64-page booklet as well as posters. A QR code on the product packaging links to a short video that explains how the figure was developed. The posters and booklet help to showcase the fabulous artwork of the very talented palaeoartist Zhao Chuang.

PNSO Jennie the Centrosaurus posters and booklet

The PNSO Jennie the Centrosaurus comes complete with a 64-page booklet, posters and a QR code that links to a video that explains the model’s development.

Model Measurements

The Centrosaurus dinosaur model measures 16 cm in length, and the bony projections (epoccipitals) on top of the impressive neck frill are approximately 7.5 cm off the ground. Although, PNSO as a rule, does not declare a scale on their mid-size models, based on an approximate length of an adult Centrosaurus apertus of around 5.5 metres, team members at Everything Dinosaur estimate a scale of 1:35.

PNSO Jennie the Centrosaurus measures 16 cm in length and those beautiful epoccipitals on top of the skull are around 7.5 cm off the ground.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur, confirmed that this figure was due to be in stock in a few weeks, it would be on the same shipment as the recently announced “Doyle” the Triceratops and “Harvey” the Iguanodon. These figures could be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in March (2022).

The PNSO Jennie the Centrosaurus dinosaur model in lateral view.

To view the current range of PNSO prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models.

4 01, 2022

Aiding a Spectacular Ammonite

By Mike|2024-10-10T13:18:00+01:00January 4th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Educational Activities, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Photos/Pictures of Fossils|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur, try their best to help their customers. Our knowledgeable staff can provide lots of information and advice when it comes to prehistoric animals, but our contacts and connections are not just confined to models and model collecting.

For example, when a customer enquired about getting a fossil ammonite that he had found prepared and cleaned, we were able to provide assistance.

Fossil ammonite (geological hammer provides scale).

Large ammonites preserved on the beach. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

For replicas of iconic animals from the fossil record and models of famous fossils: Replicas of Fossil and Prehistoric Animals.

A Mollusc Fossil from the Midlands

The Everything Dinosaur customer explained that they had found an ammonite fossil when visiting a large construction site in the midlands (UK). The mollusc fossil dates from the Jurassic and they wanted to have it cleaned and conserved, with the iron pyrites elements that did not constitute the fossil removed.

We were able to text them with the contact details of a talented nearby preparator who was very experienced in cleaning and preparing ammonites and had probably worked on a few examples from the same location.

An ammonite partially eroded out of a nodule. We think this is an example of Dactylioceras commune. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

We are happy to help with customer’s enquiries and do our best to put them in touch with professionals who can assist them with their fossil collections.

The Everything Dinosaur website can be visited here: Everything Dinosaur.

3 01, 2022

A Collector Shows His Dinosaur Model Collection

By Mike|2024-10-10T13:14:35+01:00January 3rd, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Our thanks to dinosaur model fan and collector John who sent into Everything Dinosaur some photographs of his recent PNSO prehistoric animal purchases. At Everything Dinosaur, we enjoy seeing how collectors set about putting their figures on display.

The PNSO Lucio the Amargasaurus model is displayed against a mountain backdrop. Picture credit: John.

Picture credit: John

A Trio of Hadrosaurs

PNSO have increased their range of mid-size dinosaur models significantly in the last two years. John has only just started to collect PNSO figures, but he has already picked up Audrey the Lambeosaurus, Caroline the Corythosaurus (both 2020 introductions) and a beautiful Wyatt the Parasaurolophus figure, which came into stock at Everything Dinosaur in 2021.

A trio of PNSO hadrosaur models. The collector has added bases to the duck-billed dinosaur replicas. Picture credit: John.

Picture credit: John

For PNSO models and replicas: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.

John has provided bases for his duck-billed dinosaurs as well as supplying a background as part of his dinosaur-themed display.

Recently, PNSO added a stunning replica of “titanic swan”, an Olorotitan to their mid-size model range, yet another superb lambeosaurine hadrosaur to put on display.

Ivan the Olorotitan dinosaur model on display.

Ivan the Olorotitan model on display. Picture credit: John.

Picture credit: John

Whilst many collectors choose to display their collections on shelves or within specially constructed glass cabinets, John has opted to provide backdrops for his figures, producing the illusion of the dinosaur having been photographed in natural surroundings. We think his choice of backgrounds are most effective.

A Dinosaur Battle

PNSO introduced a diorama that featured a ferocious Yangchuanosaurus attacking the Chinese stegosaur Chungkingosaurus. The fighting pair are presented on a detailed base and John has added to this by sliding in a suitable background to depict this dinosaur conflict from the Jurassic. The prominent conifers on the backdrop fit well with a Middle/Late Jurassic prehistoric scene.

PNSO Dayong the Yangchuanosaurus and Xiaobei the Chungkingosaurus on display.

A pair of dinosaurs do battle! The PNSO Dayong the Yangchuanosaurus and Xiaobei the Chungkingosaurus have been placed against a misty background, the conifer forest provides a fitting backdrop for this dinosaur encounter. Picture credit: John.

Picture credit: John

A Pair of Stegosaurs on Display

In 2021, PNSO introduced a model set that featured an adult Stegosaurus and a juvenile. The Chinese design team wanted to highlight how these famous dinosaurs changed as they grew and matured. The figures entitled Biber and Rook certainly do that and John has added emphasis to the pair by placing them on their own circular display base and adding a carefully chosen background.

The pair of stegosaur models Biber and Rook depicting thyreophoran ontogeny. Picture credit: John.

Picture credit: John

Our thanks to John for sending in his photographs. A splendid selection of PNSO dinosaur models on display.

Visit the Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.

2 01, 2022

Mary Anning Statue Approved by Dorset Council

By Mike|2024-10-10T13:08:17+01:00January 2nd, 2022|Categories: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal News Stories, Dinosaur Fans, Famous Figures, Main Page, Press Releases, Teaching|1 Comment

Marvellous news for the start of 2022, the plans to locate a permanent statue commemorating the work of Mary Anning and her contribution to the Earth sciences have been approved by Dorset Council. The idea to erect a permanent memorial to the most famous former resident of Lyme Regis had been proposed in the past, but it was young, fossil fan Evie Swire and her mum who kick-started the project once more in 2018 with the launch of their charity Mary Anning Rocks.

Plans have been approved to erect a life-size bronze sculpture of Mary Anning. The memorial, designed by Denise Dutton, is likely to be unveiled in the late spring of 2022 and it will, in a small way, help to redress the great imbalance between statues of men and women in the UK. Approximately eighty-five percent of all the statues erected in Great Britain acknowledge the achievements of men. It is therefore fitting that a memorial to Mary Anning should be put on permanent display close to where she made some of her most important scientific discoveries.

Approval has been given for the erection of a permanent statue honouring Mary Anning. Picture credit: Denise Sutton/Mary Anning Rocks.

Picture credit: Denise Sutton/Mary Anning Rocks

Mary Anning Rocks

The charity, which team members at Everything Dinosaur have supported, has raised over £100,000 and plans are well advanced to place a statue of Mary Anning overlooking the beach to the east of the town of Lyme Regis. The charity wants to acknowledge and remember Mary Anning and her contribution to the nascent science of palaeontology. The statue will commemorate Mary and her dog Tray, which accompanied her on her fossil hunts. Unfortunately, the dog was killed in a landslide. The statue which will be within sight of Black Ven and Golden Cap will also provide a reminder to visitors of the dangers of straying too close to the cliffs as well as providing tourists with a focal point for remembrance and respect.

Part of the coastal defences of Lyme Regis

Part of the coastal defences at Lyme Regis. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Unveiled in May 2022

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“This is fantastic news! We congratulate all those involved in helping to create this memorial to Mary Anning. The bronze, life-size statue will make a fitting tribute to one of the most influential figures in the early years of the science of palaeontology and perhaps help to inspire more girls to take up a career in the sciences.”

The grave of Mary and Joseph Anning. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A date for the unveiling ceremony has yet to be confirmed but it has been suggested that the unveiling will take place on Saturday 21st May (2022).

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys.

1 01, 2022

Happy New Year from Everything Dinosaur

By Mike|2024-10-10T12:57:21+01:00January 1st, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Today, being the first day of January, it is appropriate for us at Everything Dinosaur to mark the start of 2022 by wishing all our readers, customers, fans and followers a peaceful and prosperous new year. We are certainly living in challenging times. Team members have lots of exciting plans for the next twelve months or so and we are looking forward to sharing them with you.

In the meantime, we hope everyone stays safe and we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Everything Dinosaur team members wish all their customers, fans and followers a happy new year! Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Let’s hope there are better times ahead.

We incorporated a couple of dinosaurs into our new year banner, can you identify them?

From everyone at Everything Dinosaur, we wish everybody a Happy New Year!

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys.