December, 2023 | Everything Dinosaur Blog

21 12, 2023

Five New PNSO Dinosaur Models in Stock

By Mike|2023-12-21T18:53:37+00:00December 21st, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Five new PNSO dinosaur models are in stock at Everything Dinosaur. A shipment of PNSO prehistoric animal figures has arrived at our warehouse. Team members have been busy contacting customers about these five new PNSO dinosaur models.

Five new PNSO dinosaur models in stock. — The five new PNSO dinosaur models in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Samuel the Alamosaurus (far left), Cayden the Zuul (left), Donald the Saurophaganax (centre) and the two PNSO Yangchuanosaurus figures (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows the five new PNSO dinosaur models. The giant Alamosaurus figure is far left, next is the only ornithischian in the group, Cayden the Zuul. The new Saurophaganax figure (Donald) is in the centre. The two new Yangchuanosaurus figures (Dapeng and Dayong) are on the far right.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

New PNSO Dinosaur Models

The five new models have been laid out in chronological order. Models of geologically older dinosaurs are on the right. The geologically youngest model, the Alamosaurus is on the far left of the photograph.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that as well as showing the packaging, the photograph provided an opportunity to highlight the substantial differences in the age of the dinosaurs represented by the figures.

Dapeng the Yangchuanosaurus magnus* Nomen dubium – the validity of this species has been questioned. Fossils probably date from the Middle to Late Jurassic.
Dayong the Yangchuanosaurus shangyouensis – Middle to Late Jurassic.
Donald the Saurophaganax – Late Jurassic.
Cayden the Zuul – Late Cretaceous (Campanian faunal stage).
Samuel the Alamosaurus – Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian faunal stage).

*The superb PNSO Dayong the Yangchuanosaurus is a new theropod figure in the company’s mid-size model series.*

Dating the Age of Yangchuanosaurus Fossil Specimens

Several taxa have been assigned to the Yangchuanosaurus genus. The geological age of fossils ascribed to this genus is extensive. For example, some fossils ascribed to Yangchuanosaurus have been dated to the very Early Cretaceous (Berriasian faunal stage).

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20 12, 2023

Measuring the New CollectA Deluxe Dearc Model

By Mike|2023-12-20T10:07:01+00:00December 20th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur were asked to provide the measurements for the CollectA Deluxe Dearc pterosaur figure. The Dearc sgiathanach will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2024. We anticipate it arriving around March 2024.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc, — *The CollectA Deluxe Dearc pterosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach Model

Fans of the CollectA Deluxe and Supreme ranges have been eager to learn more about this new 1:3 scale flying reptile figure. We have been asked to confirm the model’s measurements.

The pterosaur measures approximately 39 cm from the tip of its tail vane to the end of the articulated jaw. Dearc’s head is around 11.5 cm off the ground. In addition, the tallest wing tip is 16.3 cm high. The model’s width is approximately 13.5 cm.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.

CollectA Deluxe Dearc. — *The ruler next to the new CollectA Deluxe Dearc pterosaur figure helps to provide scale. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised the colouration of this new pterosaur figure. The spokesperson stated:

“Dearc has been given a similar colouration as the northern gannet. This is appropriate as Dearc probably filled a similar niche in the Jurassic ecosystem. In addition, gannets are very common on the Isle of Skye where the Dearc fossils were found.”

The spokesperson also confirmed that this exciting new pterosaur figure will be available in early 2024.

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19 12, 2023

Fantastic Everything Dinosaur Customer Feedback

By Mike|2023-12-19T13:37:25+00:00December 19th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

December is an exceptionally busy time for retailers. As we approach the holiday season, we have been working as hard as we can preparing and packing orders. Team members took the opportunity to review some of the recent Everything Dinosaur customer feedback. We are grateful for all the feedback, reviews and comments that we receive.

Everything Dinosaur customer feedback (December 2023). — Our thanks to everyone for the amazing feedback we have received. December is an extremely busy time for us, but we seem to have been able to maintain our high standards of customer service. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Everything Dinosaur Customer Feedback

Team members read all the feedback and comments that we receive. We always welcome input from customers. Although, we are exceptionally busy at the moment, orders are still being packed and despatched quickly.

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A spokesperson for the company commented that the last day for guaranteed delivery for Christmas for first class post was tomorrow (20th December).

18 12, 2023

Did Moros intrepidus Have Two Digits or Three?

By Mike|2024-01-07T15:30:02+00:00December 18th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The Schleich Moros intrepidus model is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Everything Dinosaur team members asked their customers about the number of digits on this dinosaur’s hand. When first described (2019), this dinosaur was depicted in the media release notes with two digits. However, metacarpals and phalanges of this dinosaur are unknown. Hand bones and finger bones have not been found. So, we asked the question – did Moros intrepidus have two digits or three on each hand?

Team members created a YouTube video short exploring this topic.

Everything Dinosaur asks a question about the number of digits on the manus of the Late Cretaceous theropod Moros intrepidus. Did it have two digits or three?

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Our thanks to all those fans, followers and customers who have expressed an opinion.

Schleich Dinosaur Models

The first four new for 2024 Schleich dinosaur models are now in stock. These models may not be that scientifically accurate. However, they are popular with young dinosaur fans as they are ideal for robust, creative play.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The four new Schleich figures in stock (December 2023) are:

Moros intrepidus.
Allosaurus.
Concavenator.
Bajadasaurus.

To view the range of Schleich prehistoric animal models: Schleich Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

The Schleich Moros dinosaur model has two digits on each hand. However, other members of the Tyrannosauroidea superfamily had three digits per hand. For example, dinosaurs such as Guanlong (G. wucaii) and Proceratosaurus (P. bradleyi) are thought to have had three digits on the hand.

With palaeontology, one single fossil bone can change perceptions about a prehistoric animal. If the phalanges of Moros are discovered then scientists will have a definitive answer to this question (probably).

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17 12, 2023

New Schleich Moros intrepidus – Two Digits or Three?

By Mike|2023-12-18T17:26:48+00:00December 17th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2024 Schleich Moros intrepidus model is in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Schleich have given their Moros figure two digits on each hand, do you think this is correct? The manus of this tyrannosauroid is unknown. No fossils of hand bones or fingers have been found, as far as we at Everything Dinosaur are aware. Did this distant relative of Tyrannosaurus rex have two fingers on each hand?

We will post up a brief video on our social media pages asking this question shortly.

*Did Moros intrepidus have two digits on each hand or three? What do you think? Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Moros intrepidus – Two Digits on the Hand or Three?

This small tyrannosauroid lived around thirty million years before T. rex evolved. When it was described (Zanno et al, 2019), the illustration that accompanied the media notes showed this dinosaur with two digits per hand.

Life reconstruction Moros intrepidus. — *Moros intrepidus from the Late Cretaceous of central Utah.*

Picture credit: Jorge Gonzalez

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post from 2019 about this dinosaur: Fleet-footed Tyrannosaur Leaps 70 Million Year Gap.

Earlier tyrannosauroids had three digits on each hand. So, the question is how many digits on each hand did Moros have? In Everything Dinosaur’s short video, we ask our fans, followers and customers for their views.

The Schleich Moros intrepidus figure. — *The new for 2024 Schleich Moros intrepidus figure.*

To view the range of Schleich dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Schleich Prehistoric Animal Models.

Knowledgeable Customers

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that their customers were very knowledgeable and well-informed. The spokesperson added:

“Our customers and social media followers know a lot about prehistoric animals. We look forward to receiving their views and comments about the digits of Moros intrepidus.”

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16 12, 2023

Supporting Customers Innovative Saturday and Sunday Working

By Mike|2023-12-16T06:38:44+00:00December 16th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

As the festive season approaches, Everything Dinosaur has put in place plans to ensure orders are packed and despatched swiftly. At this time of year, we are working harder than ever supporting customers. Arrangements have been made for early collections to ensure parcels are sent out as quickly as possible.

Team members have been liaising with couriers and Royal Mail to ensure that orders for Christmas are sent out without delay.

Royal Mail and Everything Dinosaur — Everything Dinosaur team members have taken steps to help minimise disruption for customers at this busy time of year. Weekend working has been implemented to ensure parcels are despatched without delay. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Supporting Customers

Team members are doing all they can to support customers. The last recommended posting dates for Christmas 2023 for UK customers are rapidly approaching.

For second class post Monday 18th December.
For first class post Wednesday 20th December.

Please remember the dates listed above are guidelines only and they are the last recommended posting dates, as always, the best advice we can give is to post early for Christmas, in this way you are helping to ensure that parcels get there in plenty of time for the festivities.

For further information on Everything Dinosaur’s delivery policy: Everything Dinosaur Delivery Policy.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that at this time of year, shopping for gifts can be stressful. Team members were doing all they could to pack and despatch orders. Parcel deliveries were being monitored as much as possible. Customers were being informed if a parcel had failed to be delivered.

The spokesperson added:

“We continue to work weekends to ensure parcels are picked, packed and despatched as quickly as possible. In addition, we are monitoring deliveries and contacting customers if we detect a problem with a delivery. It’s all part of our customer service.”

For further information, or to contact Everything Dinosaur about a parcel query: Contact Everything Dinosaur.

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15 12, 2023

New Haolonggood Dilophosaurus Models

By Mike|2023-12-26T22:07:00+00:00December 15th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new Haolonggood Dilophosaurus dinosaur models will be in stock soon. A shipment with both sets of Dilophosaurus figures should arrive in the UK in early January. We hope to have these Haolonggood dinosaur models in stock later that month.

Haolonggood Dilophosaurus (blue). — *The pair of Dilophosaurus models (sitting and standing) in the blue colouration.*

To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models.

The Haolonggood Dilophosaurus Figures

The sets will consist of a pair of Dilophosaurus figures. One will be sitting, the other will be standing. Two colour schemes will be offered – red and blue.

The pair are in 1:35 scale and they are beautifully painted.

Haolonggood Dilophosaurus (red). — *The pair of Dilophosaurus models (sitting and standing) in the red colouration.*

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the next shipment of Haolonggood figures will contain the following figures:

Dacentrurus – Xuning.
Dacentrurus – Lingzhen.
Otodus megalodon (Li Jun).
Carnotaurus – Li Zhong.
Carnotaurus – Zhou Tong.
Daspletosaurus torosus – Wu Song.
Daspletosaurus torosus – Lu Zhi Sheng.
Ampelosaurus – Sun Er Niang.
Ampelosaurus – Zhang Qing.
Dilophosaurus – Wang Ying/Hu San Niang.
Dilophosaurus – Sun Xin/Gu Da Sao.
Megaraptor – Shi Qian.
Megaraptor – Duan Jing Zhu.
Baryonyx – Shan Ting.
Baryonyx – Wei Ding Guo.

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14 12, 2023

The New Haolonggood Alamosaurus Models

By Mike|2024-01-01T09:12:49+00:00December 14th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|2 Comments

Haolonggood intend to manufacture three versions of a 1:35 scale Alamosaurus. They are not sure how many to make of each version, so they have asked Everything Dinosaur to highlight this offer and make enquiries. The three versions, A and B plus C, a limited-edition, plain version will be available in the early spring of 2024. The Haolonggood Alamosaurus offer is open until December 28th (2023). If customers reserve a figure before 28th December, the Alamosaurus will be supplied with base and pterosaur figure.

Haolonggood Alamosaurus Version A

*Haolonggood Alamosaurus model. Version A colour scheme.*

To help customers select which figure(s) they want, Haolonggood have supplied computer generated images of the proposed colour schemes.

Haolonggood Alamosaurus Version B

Haolonggood Alamosaurus model. Version B colour scheme. — *Haolonggood Alamosaurus model version B.*

The third Alamosaurus model is the limited-edition, plain version (version C).

Haolonggood Alamosaurus Version C (Limited-edition, Plain)

*The limited-edition, plain version of the Haolonggood Alamosaurus model.*

To reserve your model, simple contact Everything Dinosaur and let them know which model (A, B or C) you would like.

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Alamosaurus Accessories

If booked before 28th December (2023), the Alamosaurus scale figure will be supplied with a base and one of two special pterosaur models.

Haolonggood Alamosaurus Model Measurements

The actual model measurements have yet to be finalised. However, each PVC figure will weigh several kilos and the proposed product packaging suggests that the 1:35 scale Alamosaurus will stand about 35 cm tall and measure around 65 cm in length.

Haolonggood supplied box dimensions: 65 cm (25.6 inches) long, width 14 cm (5.5 inches) and height 36 cm (14.1 inches).

Showing the size of the Haolonggood Alamosaurus model. — *Showing the size of the Haolonggood Alamosaurus figures.*

Customers have until December 28th (2023) to contact Everything Dinosaur: Contact Everything Dinosaur to Reserve Your Alamosaurus Figure.

To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models.

Note

There has been some confusion over these figures and the product offering. We can confirm that all three models are currently available. Version C will only be available for a limited time (it is a limited-edition model). It is painted in a brown colour scheme. The base and detachable tree plus the unpainted pterosaur figure (there are two pterosaur model versions), are only available for orders placed before December 28th.

It is only the pterosaur models that will require painting.

13 12, 2023

New CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor Video

By Mike|2023-12-13T21:55:25+00:00December 13th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

As promised, Everything Dinosaur has produced a video of the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model. This new 1:6 scale Velociraptor will be available in the middle of 2024. This new CollectA figure commemorates the centenary of the formal scientific description of this famous dinosaur.

In this video (duration fifteen minutes), the narrator reviews this new figure and outlines some of the anatomical features of this theropod. The suggestion of scent glands associated with the cloaca is discussed and the addition of a propatagium on the wing is highlighted.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model reflects some of the very latest research into the Dinosauria.

Everything Dinosaur looks at a prototype of the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe 1:6 scale Velociraptor model.

The CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor Figure

The Velociraptor figure measures around 32 centimetres in length. The narrator looks at the scale model and comments on its scale accuracy. In addition, the 1924 scientific paper is discussed and the relationship between Velociraptor mongoliensis and Protoceratops andrewsi explored.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe scale figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Age of Dinosaurs.

*The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Velociraptor Video Contents

The video review has been broken into numerous small segments. Viewers can dip in and out of this video review. There is a section that explains about the depiction of the digits. In addition, information about when this model will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur is provided.

Video Contents

0:00 – Introducing a New Velociraptor.
0:43 – Velociraptor Prototype.
1:52 – Subscribe!
2:04 – Examining the Model!
4:12 – Killer Toes and the Wings.
6:18 – Velociraptor Scent Glands!
8:27 – Discovery in 1924.
10:45 – Propatagium!
12:50 – In Stock When?
13:14 – Question of the Day!
14:00 – Follow us on Social Media.
14:45 – Where to Buy CollectA Models.
15:15 – Thank You!

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In Stock Around the Middle of 2024

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the new CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor figure would be in stock around the middle of 2024.

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12 12, 2023

Stunning Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain in Stock

By Mike|2023-12-12T16:00:29+00:00December 12th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

The stunning Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain figure is back in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Team members have been able to bring in more stock of this popular tyrannosaur in time for the festive season.

Rebor T. rex Kiss Mountain dinosaur model. — *The Rebor Kiss T. rex figure (Mountain), this tyrannosaur model has been given lips. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Rebor models and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models, Figures and Prehistoric Animals.

Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex

The Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex has been beautifully painted, and the figure has been given lips. The debate about lips in the Dinosauria is on-going. Many palaeontologists believe that dinosaurs did indeed have lips.

To read an article from earlier this year (2023) about lips in the Tyrannosauridae: Tyrannosaurus rex Had Lips.

Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “KISS” Mountain — The spectacular Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” in the mountain colour variant measures approximately 40.5 cm long and that magnificent head stands around 14 cm high. The model is in an approximate scale of 1:35.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“It is wonderful to see this popular Rebor figure back in stock. We have been busy contacting customers who wanted to be notified when this replica arrived. The Tyrannosaurus rex figure has an articulated jaw, poseable arms and a flexible tail. It is a clever piece of dinosaur design.”

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