Team members at Everything Dinosaur have been photographing the new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Jaekelopterus figure. This is a replica of the eurypterid Jaekelopterus rhenaniae, one of the largest arthropods to have ever existed. Jaekelopterus rhenaniae is known from several fossil specimens. Its immense size is based on a partial claw (chelicera). Based on this single fossil, J. rhenaniae has been estimated to have reached a size of around 2.3–2.6 metres in length.
Model collectors and fans of the Palaeozoic have been after a sea scorpion model for a while. This new CollectA Deluxe figure does not disappoint.
The stunning 1:20 scale CollectA Deluxe Jaekelopterus rhenaniae model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The CollectA Deluxe Jaekelopterus Model
This beautiful and very detailed model is in approximately 1:20 scale. It has caught a jawless fish. Jaekelopterus was an active hunter, and it very likely fed on vertebrates such as pteraspidids that shared its brackish and freshwater habitat.
The CollectA Deluxe Jaekelopterus figure in anterior view. The left claw is holding a jawless fish (pteraspidid). The stunning compound eyes can be seen clearly as can the patches of algae growing on the animal’s external skeleton. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The picture (above) shows the model in anterior view. The fish as well as the amazing compound eyes and carefully reconstructed chelicerae can be observed.
To view the CollectA Deluxe range of figures available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.
The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Jaekelopterus rhenaniae figure shown in ventral and dorsal view. A model of one of the largest arthropods known to science. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A Sea Scorpion in Ventral View
The underside of the figure shows fantastic detail too. The beautiful paddles have been carefully sculpted. In addition, the reproductive organ can be seen. Furthermore, two of the body segments close to the head have been elevated. These elevations indicate the presence of book lungs. Most sea scorpion fossils are squashed flat. To recreate such an amazing amount of detail is a considerable achievement.
The remarkable CollectA Deluxe Jaekelopterus shown in ventral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Sue from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the Jaekelopterus model would be in stock in a few weeks.
She added:
“We are looking forward to the arrival of this remarkable model.”
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Hello is there an estimated date we can expect these models
We expect then later in the spring, I will make sure you receive a priority email alert when they arrive.