July, 2023 | Everything Dinosaur Blog

31 07, 2023

Rebor” Crimson King Requiem” Video Review

By Mike|2023-07-31T15:25:01+01:00July 31st, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

To celebrate the reintroduction of the Rebor Carnotaurus “Crimson King Requiem” model a short YouTube video has been created. The video highlights the articulated lower jaw and the flexible tail of the figure. In addition, the close-up shots allow viewers to see the detailed skin texture.

Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube short highlighting the Rebor Carnotaurus 1:35 scale “Crimson King Requiem” dinosaur model. Video credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Rebor Carnotaurus “Crimson King Requiem”

The Rebor Carnotaurus “Crimson King Requiem” was introduced in 2017. It replaced an earlier Rebor Carnotaurus “Crimson King”. The earlier figure was supplied with a lava field display base.

The Rebor Carnotaurus dinosaur model. — *The Rebor “Crimson King” Carnotaurus replica from 2017. The lava field display base is shown in the photograph. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The photograph (above) shows the now retired Rebor Carnotaurus from 2017. It was supplied with a display base that was painted to give the impression of this dinosaur walking across a cooling lava field.

To view the range of Rebor models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

The 2021 Carnotaurus commemorates the retirement of the original “Crimson King” Carnotaurus.

Rebor Carnotaurus rex "Crimson King Requiem". — *Carnotaurus rex “Crimson King Requiem” plain variant museum class dinosaur model. This figure has an articulated lower jaw.*

Carnotaurus sastrei

Carnotaurus (C. sastrei) was formally named and described in 1985. Fossils of this large theropod had been found the previous year. The extensive skeletal material consisted of the anterior portion of a single individual animal estimated to measure around 7.5 to 8 metres in length. It was described by the late José Bonaparte.

Since the discovery of Carnotaurus, many more South American abelisaurids have been named and described.

To read a recent Everything Dinosaur blog post about the discovery of a new species of South American abelisaurid Elemgasem nubilus: A New Abelisaurid from Argentina.

Commenting on the video a spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that the video was not an unboxing or model review.

The spokesperson added:

“There are lots of really good model reviews already out there. We prefer to use our YouTube channel to highlight models as they come back into stock. It is our intention to produce a wide variety of YouTube video content. We have plans for some brief videos, under a minute in length, as well as longer videos that provide more product information.”

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30 07, 2023

Rebor Carnotaurus Model an Exclusive Video Review

By Mike|2024-01-02T15:01:16+00:00July 30th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The next Everything Dinosaur YouTube video will feature the Rebor Carnotaurus model “Crimson King Requiem”. This popular dinosaur model has recently been reintroduced and the Carnotaurus replica is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur.

To celebrate the figure’s return, team members have created a short video highlighting the Carnotaurus.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Rebor range of models available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Prehistoric Animal Figures and Models.

The Rebor Carnotaurus Model

The Rebor “Crimson King Requiem” was introduced in 2021. It replaced an earlier Rebor Carnotaurus figure that came out in 2017. The 2021 version, entitled Rebor Carnotaurus rex “Crimson King Requiem” plain variant has proved to be popular with collectors.

Rebor Carnotaurus rex "Crimson King Requiem" plain variant museum class model. — *The Rebor Carnotaurus rex “Crimson King Requiem” plain variant museum class replica.*

Featured in a Recent Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

The return of this theropod was highlighted in a recent Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. The model has a flexible, posable tail and an articulated lower jaw. These features are highlighted in the short YouTube video.

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Our YouTube channel contains lots of model review videos. Videos feature all sorts of prehistoric animal figures, model collecting news and helpful hints and tips.

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Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“We had wanted to make a short video of the Rebor Carnotaurus figure for a while. However, this popular figure sold out before we could produce a YouTube short. This time as soon as the model came into stock, we got our video sorted.”

The Rebor Carnotaurus rex “Crimson King Requiem” plain variant shipment also contained Rebor Scout dinosaur models (Hazelnut and Melon). In addition, a Rebor Stegosaurus figure (Garden) was also reintroduced.

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29 07, 2023

Nanmu Studio Models Feature in Special Customer Newsletter

By Mike|2024-01-02T15:01:46+00:00July 29th, 2023|Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Newsletters, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new Mosasaurus Nanmu Studio models are featured in the latest Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. A shipment of Nanmu Studio figures arrived at Everything Dinosaur’s UK warehouse. The two new Mosasaurus 2.0 figures (Pit Lord and Leviathan) are now in stock.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Nanmu Studio Models

The most impressive Jurassic Series mosasaur figures were highlighted in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter. The Nanmu Studio models had been eagerly anticipated by collectors. Team members ensured that customers who requested a model reserving were contacted prior to the newsletter being sent out.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Nanmu Studio models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

Dinosaur and Marine Reptile Figures

The latest newsletter highlights dinosaur and marine reptile figures. As well as the Mosasaurus models, three dinosaur figures, representing two genera are included. The recently restocked Nanmu Studio Brachiosaurus (Watchman) in the grey/green colour scheme is welcomed back. In addition, more stock of Nanmu Studio Triceratops figures has arrived.

Nanmu Studio models (Triceratops figures). — *The Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series sick Triceratops and the Triceratops Heavy Lance Primary feature in the latest (July 2023) newsletter. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To subscribe to the free customer newsletter, simply email Everything Dinosaur: Contact Us.

Everything Dinosaur Comments About Nanmu Studio Models

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We have been busy unpacking the shipment and preparing orders for customers. However, we did take time out to despatch a newsletter to our subscribers. It is important to us to send out information quickly as we know how eagerly anticipated the Nanmu shipment was.”

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28 07, 2023

The New PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus Replica

By Mike|2024-03-09T15:52:22+00:00July 28th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The recently announced PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus is coming to Everything Dinosaur. The exciting new theropod figure is expected to be in stock along with the PNSO Albertosaurus model in September (2023).

PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus

Tristan the Gorgosaurus is one of several tyrannosaurid figures that have recently been announced by PNSO. Keynes the Lythronax and Cole the Daspletosaurus models are already in stock at Everything Dinosaur. In addition, Cameron the new 1:35 scale Tyrannosaurus rex from PNSO has also arrived.

The Tristan figure will be on the same shipment as Wally the Albertosaurus. Both these Late Cretaceous tyrannosaur models will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in a few weeks.

The PNSO Gorgosaurus figure will be supplied with an A3-sized Sci-Art poster and a 64-page, illustrated colour booklet. — *The PNSO Gorgosaurus figure will be supplied with a transparent support stand, an A3-sized Sci-Art poster and a 64-page, illustrated colour booklet.*

The Albertosaurus and the Gorgosaurus models coming into Everything Dinosaur on the same shipment is apt. These two dinosaurs were coeval (lived in the same area at the same time). These two tyrannosaurs are known from the Campanian faunal stage (Late Cretaceous).

Model Measurements

The PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus dinosaur model measures 25.8 cm long. The figure stands 9.8 cm tall.

To view the PNSO dinosaur models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Prehistoric Animal Figures.

PNSO Gorgosaurus model measurements. — *The Gorgosaurus model measures 25.8 cm in length and it stands a fraction under 10 cm tall.*

The Gorgosaurus figure will be supplied with a clear plastic support stand. The figure comes complete with an A3-sized Sci-Art poster and a colour booklet. Tristan will also be supplied with an Everything Dinosaur Gorgosaurus fact sheet.

The PNSO model has an articulated lower jaw.

PNSO Gorgosaurus model in the landscape. — *The PNSO Gorgosaurus (Tristan) will have an articulated lower jaw.*

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27 07, 2023

Amazing Smilodon and Allosaurus Drawings

By Mike|2024-01-02T15:02:09+00:00July 27th, 2023|Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Our thanks to model collector Alex who sent into Everything Dinosaur Smilodon and Allosaurus drawings. Alex emailed to ask if we accepted fan art. We are very lucky at Everything Dinosaur, we have lots of talented customers and we get sent some amazing prehistoric animal illustrations.

Alex was inspired by the Rebor Smilodon “Year of the Tiger” figure and the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Allosaurus model.

Our thanks to Alex for sending in his superb prehistoric animal illustrations.

Smilodon and Allosaurus drawings — *Thanks to Alex who sent into Everything Dinosaur two excellent illustrations. A Smilodon illustration (left) and an Allosaurus drawing (right). Picture credit: Alex.*

An Illustration of the Rebor Smilodon “Year of the Tiger”

To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger (2022), Rebor created a special edition Smilodon populator replica with a tiger inspired colour scheme.

An illustration of the Rebor Year of the Tiger Smilodon model. — *Thank you Alex for sending into Everything Dinosaur a splendid Smiilodon drawing. Picture credit: Alex.*

The Rebor “Stray Cat” year of the tiger figure is a limited-edition model. The beautiful coat and stunning details on the animal’s face has been carefully recreated by Alex.

Rebor Smilodon populator (tiger colour variant). — *A Rebor Smilodon populator in the tiger colour scheme. The figure is shown with the mouth closed head attachment.*

To view the range of Rebor models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

Illustrating an Allosaurus

In addition to the stunning Smilodon drawing, Alex sent in an amazing Allosaurus illustration. The drawing is based on the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Allosaurus dinosaur model. The Allosaurus was introduced to this model range in 2019. It has proved to be popular with dinosaur fans and model collectors.

We congratulate Alex for the superb detail that has been incorporated into the illustration. The realistic neck folds, the carefully drawn teeth and the prominent, vivid crests on the skull.

Illustrating an Allosaurus. — *A drawing of the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Allosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Alex.*

Allosaurus dinosaur model. — *The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Allosaurus model.*

To view the Wild Safari Prehistoric World models: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models and Figures.

A Note to Everything Dinosaur

In the package containing the two wonderful drawings, a note had been included too.

Alex wrote:

“To Everything Dinosaur,

Hope you enjoy my drawings of Rebor’s Smilodon and Safari Ltd’s Allosaurus. I always enjoy shopping on your website, and you have great customer service. I wanted to give something as a thank you, so I hope you like the artworks!”

Our thanks to Alex for sending in his amazing illustrations. They are most impressive artworks.

26 07, 2023

New Nanmu Studio Mosasaurus Models in Stock

By Mike|2024-01-02T15:02:22+00:00July 26th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new Nanmu Studio Mosasaurus models “Pit Lord” and “Leviathan” are in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Two new Mosasaurus models complete with display bases. The shipment of marine reptile models arrived at the Everything Dinosaur this afternoon. Team members have been busy contacting all those customers who wanted to be notified when the models arrived.

“Pit Lord” and “Leviathan”

These new Nanmu Studio marine reptile figures replace the original “Lord of the Abyss” figure. It is thought that the “Lord of the Abyss” is being retired and moved out of production. A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the two new for 2023 figures would be supplied with a display base.

To view the range of Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series models in stock: Nanmu Studio Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

Nanmu Studio Mosasaurus Models

Each mosasaur model measures approximately 65 cm in length. The Leviathan will be supplied with the display base that shows the blue coral. The Nanmu Studio Mosasaurus “Pit Lord” will be supplied with the display base that shows the yellow coral.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture above shows the Nanmu Studio Mosasaurus “Leviathan” is shown on the left, with the blue “Pit Lord” figure on the right. The display bases are polystone whilst the models are moulded in UPVC material.

Each figure has been beautifully painted and a picture card showing details of the Mosasaurus is included in the box containing the model. Everything Dinosaur team members will also be sending out a Mosasaurus fact sheet with product sales.

The spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the limited-edition Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series “Dragon Spirit” figure will be in stock towards the end of the year (2023).

To view the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.

25 07, 2023

Three New PNSO Tyrannosaurs

By Mike|2024-01-02T15:02:48+00:00July 25th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page|0 Comments

The latest Everything Dinosaur YouTube video features three PNSO tyrannosaurs. We make a short announcement confirming three, new for 2023 PNSO theropod figures are in stock. The video features Keynes the Lythronax and Cole the Daspletosaurus. The new T. rex figure Cameron also makes a brief appearance.

Three new PNSO tyrannosaur models in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Keynes the Lythronax, Cole the Daspletosaurus and Cameron the new T. rex figure in 1:35 scale complete with model T. rex skull. Video credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Geological Age of the Three PNSO Tyrannosaurs

In this short video (less than a minute in length), we confirm that all three tyrannosaur figures are in stock. The product packaging is shown, and this helps viewers estimate the size of the models. Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex is the largest. It is a 1/35th scale figure. PNSO has not declared a scale for the Daspletosaurus or the Lythronax.

Three PNSO tyrannosaurs in stock. — *Viewers can get an appreciation of the size of the model by looking at the packaging. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

In our pre-posting discussions with customers, we promised to add details about the dinosaur’s geological age in the video description. Although all three figures represent Late Cretaceous, North American tyrannosaurs, these dinosaurs lived at different times.

Lythronax (L. argestes) known from the Wahweap Formation (Utah) – early Campanian faunal stage of the Late Cretaceous (81.9 mya to 81.5 mya) the geologically oldest of the trio.
Daspletosaurus spp. known from several geological formations (northern United States and southern Canada) – middle Campanian faunal stage of the Late Cretaceous (77 mya to 75 mya).
Tyrannosaurus rex known from several formations (USA and Canada) – latest Maastrichtian faunal stage of the Late Cretaceous (68 mya to 66 mya) the geologically youngest of the three tyrannosaurs.

Key

mya = million years ago

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures in stock: PNSO Prehistoric Animal Figures and Dinosaurs.

The Tyrannosaurinae

Daspletosaurus, Lythronax and T. rex are classified into the same tyrannosaurid subfamily, the Tyrannosaurinae. Lythronax is the geologically oldest member of the Tyrannosaurinae, whilst Tyrannosaurus rex is one of youngest.

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24 07, 2023

An Amazing Rajasaurus Drawing

By Mike|2024-01-02T15:03:10+00:00July 24th, 2023|Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, TV Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to young artist Caldey who sent into Everything Dinosaur a beautiful Rajasaurus drawing inspired by this dinosaur’s appearance in a television series. The theropod Rajasaurus appeared in series two of the award-winning “Prehistoric Planet”. In an episode entitled “Badlands” (episode 2 of series 2), Rajasaurus is depicted feasting on recently hatched titanosaurs.

Rajasaurus illustrated — *The stunning illustration of the abelisaurid from India known as Rajasaurus. Picture credit: Caldey.*

Picture credit: Caldey

Rajasaurus Hunting Isisaurus Hatchlings

In a dramatic scene from the television series Rajasaurus is depicted hunting some recently hatched Isisaurus. The scientists advising the production company proposed that large titanosaurs such as Isisaurus laid their eggs in old lava flows associated with the extensive Deccan Traps. The warm ground would have helped to incubate the eggs. However, when the eggs hatched, the baby Isisaurus would have made an excellent snack for a hungry abelisaurid.

To avoid being eaten, baby Isisaurus hide amongst the many cracks and gullies in the rocky surface.

Rajasaurus (R. narmadensis) was named and scientifically described in 2003.

Scale drawing of Rajasaurus. — Probably an apex predator in its environment. Although recent research has suggested that this abelisaurid did not reach lengths of around 11 metres. A study into abelisaurid body size published in 2016 (Grillo and Delcourt) suggested a body length of approximately 6.6 metres. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows a scale drawing of R. narmadensis.

Fossils of both Rajasaurus and Isisaurus are known from the Upper Cretaceous Lameta Formation of India. These dinosaurs lived at the end of the Mesozoic (Maastrichtian faunal stage). Numerous dinosaur taxa and other vertebrates have been named and described from fossils found in these deposits.

Rajasaurus Drawing

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur congratulated Caldey on her artwork and commented:

“It is a superb dinosaur illustration. Caldey has taken great care to observe Rajasaurus as it was depicted in the television series. She has accurately reproduced the detailed skin texture and the body proportions of this Late Cretaceous predator.”

On thanks to Caldey for sharing her dinosaur illustration with us.

23 07, 2023

The Latest Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

By Mike|2023-07-21T15:40:28+01:00July 23rd, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Newsletters, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page|0 Comments

PNSO models and Rebor replicas feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter. The three new PNSO tyrannosaurs Cole, Keynes and Cameron are featured. These figures represent Daspletosaurus, Lythronax and Tyrannosaurus rex respectively. The latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter also features four Rebor figures. A Carnotaurus, Stegosaurus and two Rebor Scout figures Triceratops and Stegosaurus.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Latest Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

The headliner in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter is the 1:35 scale Cameron the T. rex dinosaur model. This figure is supplied with a replica Tyrannosaurus rex skull, twenty posters and a fully illustrated colour booklet.

The new for 2023 PNSO Cole the Daspletosaurus and Keynes the Lythronax are also included.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures in stock: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Figures.

Rebor 1:35 Scale Dinosaur Models

The newsletter also highlights the return of some old favourites. The Rebor Carnotaurus replica “Crimson King Requiem” is back in stock. It is featured alongside the Rebor Stegosaurus figure, the mountain colour variant.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Rebor figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals.

Hazelnut and Melon in the Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

The other two Rebor dinosaurs to feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter are 1:35 scale baby dinosaur figures. Hazelnut the young Triceratops and the baby Stegosaurus named Melon. Both these ornithischian figures were originally introduced in 2016.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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22 07, 2023

Counting Rare Fossil Ichthyosaur Coprolites

By Mike|2024-01-02T15:14:17+00:00July 22nd, 2023|Adobe CS5, Early Years Foundation Reception, Educational Activities, General Teaching, Key Stage 1/2, Main Page, Photos/Pictures of Fossils, Teaching|0 Comments

On a visit to the Manchester Museum a team member overheard a grandmother challenging her grandchildren. Her young charges were tasked with counting the fossils in a display cabinet. The cabinet contained various ichthyosaur fossil specimens. Part of the exhibit included marine reptile fossil dung (coprolite). The grandmother asked the children to have a go at counting ichthyosaur coprolites.

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Gaining Numeracy Confidence Counting Ichthyosaur Coprolites

The children were enjoying their visit to the Manchester Museum. After the photographs in front of the Tyrannosaurus rex cast (Stan), the grandmother set the counting challenge. We are not sure whether she knew that the display cases contained fossils of marine reptile poo, but the children were undeterred. They eagerly accepted the counting challenge.

Counting games can help young children become more confident. Counting games can help them to develop confidence with numeracy.

Tyrannosaurus rex cast skeleton on display — *The Tyrannosaurus rex cast on display at the Manchester Museum. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“There is lots to see and lots to do at the Manchester Museum. Staff hand out worksheets and encourage children to take part in various activities themed around the exhibits. We have not come across an activity that involved counting ichthyosaur coprolites before. We congratulate the family for their innovation.”

An Ichthyosaurus model — *A model of an ichthyosaur. The Ichthyosaurus model (Wild Safari Prehistoric World) ready to take its turn on the Everything Dinosaur turntable. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows a typical replica of an ichthyosaur. This is the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Ichthyosaurus model.

To view this range: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models and Figures.

The spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur added:

“There is an extensive display of ichthyosaur and other marine reptile fossil material on display. Several of the fossils of ichthyosaurs come from the Dorset coast. We have found some ichthyosaur fossils on the Dorset coast too. We do have ichthyosaur coprolite fossils in our collection. However, we have never played a counting coprolite game unlike the grandchildren.”

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