Everything Dinosaur will be making a special announcement tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd August) at 12 noon (British Summer Time). Team members will post up details on the UK-based company’s social media pages and blog.
Everything Dinosaur team members will be making a special company announcement on Tuesday 22nd August at midday (BST). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order company commented:
“We like to share our news with our customers and social media followers. Tomorrow, August 22nd at midday (BST) we will post up some news about our company. Everything Dinosaur has built up a formidable reputation for our openness and honesty, we are looking forward to sharing some exciting news with our fans and followers.”
Everything Dinosaur to Make a Special Announcement
The company will post up details on its various social media platforms and on this blog at 12 noon tomorrow (British Summer Time).
In the meantime…
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Our thanks to model collector and dinosaur fan William who sent into Everything Dinosaur his review of the PNSO Keynes the Lythronax figure. William is very keen on the PNSO Age of Dinosaurs model range, and he enjoys reviewing their figures.
He commented:
“Keynes is a superbly accurate Lythronax argestes figure. Stunning from the top of the head to the tip of his tail. I am really looking forward to getting the PNSO Albertosaurus and Gorgosaurus in the next few weeks.”
PNSO Keynes the Lythronax dinosaur model.
PNSO Keynes the Lythronax Dinosaur Model
The reviewer described the head of the Lythronax as “robust”. A comment was made about this powerful head smashing into the skulls of coeval Diabloceratops. The design team at PNSO were praised for the model’s accuracy. The prominent pair of lacrimal crests were highlighted, and it was pointed out that this figure of the “King of Gore” had an articulated lower jaw.
The Lythronax figure has an articulated lower jaw.
It was noted that the majority of PNSO’s theropod figures had striped bodies. The reviewer suggested that the colour and pattern choice had taken inspiration from the Felidae.
William commented that he had twenty-five PNSO theropod dinosaur figures in his collection.
To view the range of PNSO models and replicas available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.
Praising Team Members at Everything Dinosaur
In concluding his review, William praised the team members at Everything Dinosaur. He commented that during these uncertain times and right through the pandemic Everything Dinosaur was always there and supportive. He thanked the company for updating their social media platforms and doing their best to keep model collectors informed.
William went onto add:
“Parcel and product packaging is secure and strong. This company could teach the big guys of the web and high street a thing or two when it comes to the level of packaging and dedication to delivery.”
Our thanks to William for his kind words and for the PNSO Keynes the Lythronax model review.
Everything Dinosaur team members spotted a familiar figure whilst on a visit to Liverpool. At the Liverpool World Museum, a Papo Iguanodon model was spotted. The dinosaur model was part of a display that highlighted the different dinosaurs the lived during the Cretaceous. This Papo model is not the first Papo dinosaur figure to be used in such a way.
The Papo Iguanodon model being used in a dinosaur display at the Liverpool World Museum (Liverpool). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Papo Iguanodon Model
The Papo Iguanodon model was first introduced in 2018. The iguanodontids may have undergone extensive revision, but Iguanodon (I. bernissartensis) remains an iconic and extensively researched dinosaur genus*.
We suspect that many children visiting the Liverpool World Museum will recognise the model.
* there are two valid species currently assigned to Iguanodon. The type species Iguanodon bernissartensis and Iguanodon galvensis from Spain, which was formally described in 2015 (Verdú et al).
Earlier this year, Everything Dinosaur spotted another Papo figure in a museum display. The popular Papo green, running T. rex model is on display at the Manchester Museum. It is in an exhibit highlighting Tyrannosaurus rex.
A Papo green running Tyrannosaurus rex model on display next to a replica of a T. rex tooth and a T. rex claw. An exhibit at the Manchester Museum of Natural History. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“Whilst Papo figures may not be the most scientifically accurate models, they have an endearing quality. Children will recognise the dinosaur featured in the museum display based on the dinosaur model incorporated within the exhibit. It was fun to examine the various figures at the museums and to spot some personal favourites.”
A fossilised trilobite track has been recreated for an exhibit highlighting Palaeozoic life. The trace fossil with an accompanying trilobite model can be seen at the Liverpool World Museum.
A model of a trilobite track reconstructed for a museum display. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Trilobite Fossils
Trilobite fossils are ubiquitous. Tens of thousands of specimens can be viewed in museums and museum collections. However, trilobite trace fossils are rare. The Liverpool World Museum exhibit depicts a trilobite walking across the sea floor. A distinctive set of parallel tracks are shown. Trace fossils preserve evidence of the activity of an organism. Most trace fossils provide direct “in situ” evidence of the environment of the prehistoric creature that produced the trace.
A selection of our trilobite fossils from Wales. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Commenting Upon the Trilobite Track
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“The track exhibit provides an opportunity for museum staff to recreate the environment in which some types of trilobite lived. Whilst some trilobites may have been active swimmers (nektonic), others were happy to wander along the sea floor, searching for food. The trace fossil exhibit also gives visitors the opportunity to view models of various trilobites.”
Everything Dinosaur team members have prepared some images of CollectA invertebrate models including the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular trilobite model (Redlichia rex). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The model shown above is a replica of Redlichia rex a large trilobite known from Cambrian strata. The R. rex figure is part of the invertebrate series produced by CollectA.
A selection of Calymene trilobite fossils on display. Some of the specimens show that these trilobites could roll into a ball to protect themselves. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Trilobite Body Fossils
Fossils are used by scientists to identify the relative age of rock strata. Rocks can be correlated through the examination of the fossils that they contain. Trilobites are important zonal fossils. The trilobite fossils shown (above), are from the Silurian (Wenlock Group, Shropshire). They represent examples of the Calymene genus. Some of the specimens are rolled up into a ball, presumably a defensive behaviour.
The spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur added:
“A trilobite fossil might be one of the first fossils that a young person is given as a gift. It can ignite a passion for nature within them and lead to a lifetime of fossil collecting and learning about prehistoric animals.”
Our thanks to William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a review of the PNSO Cole the Daspletosaurus dinosaur model.
William commented:
“The moment I saw the PNSO preview I thought there’s a very handsome figure. Love the superb and robust Daspletosaurus head sculpt with a fully articulated jaw and very intelligent eyes deep in the lacrimal crests. A giant thank you to Everything Dinosaur.”
The PNSO Cole the Daspletosaurus dinosaur model.
PNSO Cole the Daspletosaurus
William describes the body as “stunning” and praises the skin texture. He highlights the longer Daspletosaurus arms and legs and comments that this was a graceful, apex predatory dinosaur. The PNSO Daspletosaurus reflects the variety of Late Cretaceous tyrannosaurs within the Tyrannosauridae.
As the reviewer goes on to add:
“There is more than just the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex out there.”
The PNSO Cole the Daspletosaurus model is supplied with a poster, a full-colour booklet and a support stand.
William comments on the chosen colour scheme for this theropod dinosaur. He states that the dark to light body striping is very natural. He further adds that no big predator would be garish in colour.
Concluding his review, the PNSO model is summarised:
“Cole was a true must have to add to my stable and I had no worries from the moment I first saw him to the moment of purchase.”
William is looking forward to the arrival of two new PNSO tyrannosaur figures. The PNSO Albertosaurus and the Gorgosaurus figures are due to arrive at Everything Dinosaur next month (September 2023).
Our thanks to William for sending in his PNSO Daspletosauru dinosaur model review.
Everything Dinosaur receives hundreds of Feefo 5-star customer reviews. The UK-based company also receives international Feefo customer reviews. These customer reviews reflect the global nature of our mail order customer base. Everything Dinosaur has customers all over the world.
For example, some of our most recent reviews received (August 16th, 2023) came from India, Germany and Finland.
Three International Feefo Customer Reviews Received by Everything Dinosaur Recently
Everything Dinosaur receives hundreds of customer reviews including lots from our customers overseas. For example, recent reviews received came from customers in India, Germany and Finland. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The picture (above) shows three customer reviews. The review entitled “Excellent Company” was from a customer in India, the review in the middle entitled “Perfect” was from a German customer. The review at the bottom is from an Everything Dinosaur customer based in Finland.
International Feefo Customer Reviews
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that reviews from overseas customers were always welcome. The company sends out parcels to international customers every day. Team members had earned a formidable reputation for the careful packing and swift despatch of orders.
“We read all the reviews that are received. It is our policy to reply promptly to all those reviews that require a reply. We like to thank customers for their feedback and try to reply in the customer’s own language.”
Everything Dinosaur’s Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award certificate. The UK-based dinosaur company has many customers overseas.
The Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award
Such is the quality of Everything Dinosaur’s customer service that the business has been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award. The company consistently achieves the highest level of customer service.
Whether you are a customer around the corner or around the world, you can trust Everything Dinosaur to deliver.
To visit the award-winning, highly rated and user-friendly company website: Everything Dinosaur.
The summer edition of “Prehistoric Times” magazine has arrived at Everything Dinosaur. There is certainly a lot going on in issue 146. Tracy Lee Ford provides part two of his excellent feature on dinosaur skin. The focus is on theropods, and he provides a detailed explanation on how integumentary coverings are interpreted from fossilised skin impressions.
A theropod features on the front cover. A magnificent Acrocanthosaurus model painted by Sean Kotz. There is an article “Mud Monster” inside that explains how the figure was painted.
The front cover of the next issue of Prehistoric Times magazine (issue 146 – summer 2023). Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.
Thescelosaurus and the Tully Monster
The bird-hipped Thescelosaurus is discussed in an article written by Phil Hore and Gary Vecchiarelli. Several species have been described and this fast-running dinosaur was one of the last dinosaurs to roam the Earth. All fossil material having come from Upper Cretaceous (Maastrichtian faunal stage) strata.
The Thescelosaurus article contains lots of reader submitted artwork. Our favourites include the illustrations by Bill Unzen, Ethan Martinicky and Nick Papadimitriou. Phil Hore writes about the iconic Tully Monster – Tullimonstrum. Our congratulations to Wade Carmen, Samele Consolo and Mark Massion for their illustrations. A special mention to Diane Ramic for her striking Tullimonstrum and very colourful pink and blue Thescelosaurus.
The Tully Monster motif is continued as Andreas Forrer discusses his own personal experiences hunting for Tullimonstrum fossils and there is an article on a new book that examines the ancient fauna of Australasia.
“Prehistoric Times” Magazine
J. R. Lavas continues his long-running series documenting the art of Zdeněk Burian. In issue 146, the focus is on Burian’s illustrations of Cenozoic birds. The detailed and highly informative article features stunning artwork.
Stunning “terror bird” artwork by Burian. A pair of Phorusrhacos squabble over a recent kill.
Picture credit: Zdeněk Burian
Look out for Burian’s magnificent condor artwork which can be found on page 7 of the magazine.
All the regular articles are included too. Book reviews, news about fossil discoveries and Randy Knol’s regular column outlining developments in the dinosaur model collecting world.
The PNSO Edward the Megalosaurus dinosaur model is coming into stock at Everything Dinosaur. This recently announced figure is on the same shipment as Tristan the Gorgosaurus and Wally the Albertosaurus.
The superb PNSO Megalosaurus dinosaur model. A fantastic replica of the first dinosaur to be formally described.
PNSO Edward the Megalosaurus
Everything Dinosaur was aware that many palaeontologists had been requesting an updated and scientifically accurate Megalosaurus. Their requests have been listened to and Edward the Megalosaurus will soon be available. It joins Connor the Torvosaurus as representatives of the Megalosauridae within the PNSO range.
The stunning new for early autumn 2023 PNSO Megalosaurus dinosaur model.
Megalosaurus Model Measurements
This exciting new theropod figure measures twenty-three centimetres in length and stands approximately 7 cm high. Whilst the adult size of Megalosaurus (M. bucklandii) is not known, palaeontologists have estimated that this Jurassic predator could have reached lengths of around nine metres. Based on this size, we suggest that this is an approximate 1:40 scale replica.
The PNSO Edward the Megalosaurus measures 23 cm in length and stands 7 cm high.
Megalosaurus bucklandii
This dinosaur was formally described in 1824. It was described before the Dinosauria clade was erected. Megalosaurus was the first dinosaur to be given a scientific name, which is still valid today. The PNSO figure will be supplied with a clear, transparent support stand and an A3-sized Sci-Art Megalosaurus poster. In addition, the box contents will include a full-colour booklet.
The PNSO Megalosaurus is supplied with a transparent support stand, a full-colour, 64-page booklet and an A3 Sci-Art poster.
A view of the skull and jaw material associated with the first dinosaur to be scientifically described (Megalosaurus). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that all three, new PNSO theropod models, Gorgosaurus, Albertosaurus and Megalosaurus would be in stock soon.
Our thanks to Caldey who sent into Everything Dinosaur and excellent, colourful and highly detailed Lambeosaurine illustration. The anterior portion of the hadrosaur is shown in lateral view. The artist has taken great care to add lots of detail to the animal’s flank and the hatchet-shaped crest has been given a pinkish hue with black highlights.
Our thanks to Caldey for sending into Everything Dinosaur a very colourful Lambeosaurine dinosaur illustration. Picture credit: Caldey.
A Lambeosaurine Illustration
The imposing dinosaur has counter shading, and the artist has taken care to depict lots of differently sized scales on the side of the body. A vivid blue strip runs from the eye down to the nostril. The throat has been coloured red. The background colours are muted, drawing the viewer’s eye to the colourful herbivorous dinosaur.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur thanked Caldey for sending in her lambeosaurine illustration and commented.
“It is a wonderful dinosaur drawing. Lambeosaurus is an enigmatic duck-billed dinosaur and Caldey has done a fantastic job recreating this Late Cretaceous herbivore.”
Everything Dinosaur team members were contacted by a customer who enquired about the soft toy trilobite. The customer was a fan of prehistoric invertebrates. They wanted a plush trilobite but also enquired about Palaeozoic invertebrate models. We were able to point them in the direction of the invertebrate models with the CollectA Prehistoric Life model range. The CollectA Redlichia trilobite figure had already been purchased, however, the recently introduced CollectA Anomalocaris model appealed.
A trilobite soft toy (top) and the CollectA Anomalocaris model (bottom). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
A Soft Toy Trilobite and the CollectA Anomalocaris
Trilobites may not be regarded as cute and cuddly, but the soft toy trilobite has proved popular. Part of our Palaeozoic plush range, the trilobite soft toy measures twenty-one centimetres long. It is fourteen centimetres wide across the headshield (cephalon). Team members are not sure which genus the soft toy represents, it could be a representation of the genus Calymene.
“Mike and Sue” – examples of Calymene trilobites. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“The trilobite soft toy has proved to be surprisingly popular. The cute and colourful soft toy may not represent a dinosaur, but palaeontologists know just how important the Trilobita are within the fossil record. It is wonderful to be able to offer a soft toy trilobite as part of our plush range.”
To view the range of prehistoric plush available from Everything Dinosaur: Prehistoric Soft Toys.
An Anomalocaris Model
The CollectA Anomalocaris figure is a 2023 introduction. It depicts a marine predator from the Late Cambrian. It is one of a series of invertebrate figures offered in the CollectA Prehistoric Life (Other Prehistoric Animal Models) series.
The CollectA Anomalocaris model. A fantastic replica of an early apex predator. The CollectA Anomalocaris (Other Prehistoric Animal Models).
