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13 12, 2025

Discover Hugo the Taurovenator – A New Theropod Model from PNSO

By Mike|2025-12-13T22:21:30+00:00December 13th, 2025|Categories: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models|0 Comments

PNSO has revealed Hugo the Taurovenator, an exciting new South American theropod model. This striking dinosaur figure is due at Everything Dinosaur in early 2026. A single skull bone was once thought to represent a Mapusaurus. It was named and formally described as Taurovenator violantei in 2016 (Motta et al). However, subsequent fossil discoveries identified characteristics that demonstrated that the fossil material did indeed represent a different taxon and not a Mapusaurus.

PNSO Hugo the Taurovenator dinosaur model.

The genus belongs to the carcharodontosaurid lineage of apex predators. It has been classified as a highly derived member of the Carcharodontosauridae. Furthermore, it is thought to have been one of the larger carcharodontosaurids, with a body length in excess of 10.6 metres. Estimates of body weight do vary, but a weight of 5.7 tonnes has been proposed.

PNSO Hugo the Taurovenator Dinosaur Model

The new PNSO theropod figure measures twenty-six centimetres long. The model is posed as if it is crouching down looking at something on the ground. In this pose, the tip of the tail is nearly twelve centimetres in the air. It will be supplied with a full-colour Sci-Art poster and a fifty-two-page colour booklet. The figure is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur early in 2026.

Taurovenator violantei skull material indicates that this theropod had thickened, rugose bosses over the eyes. The skull is estimated to have been around 1.35 metres long. PNSO’s figure reflects these bosses, and they have been painted a bright orange colour to make the figure appealing to collectors. Furthermore, the figure has lips and an articulated lower jaw.

PNSO Hugo the Taurovenator shown in a close-up view.

The rugose projections above the eye and running along the top of the snout have been painted a bright orange colour.

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

Mike from Everything Dinosaur welcomed the announcement enthusiastically and commented:

“PNSO continue to set new standards when it comes to replicas of South American carcharodontosaurids. We expect Hugo the Taurovenator to be in stock in early 2026.”

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3 12, 2025

Reaching an Important Milestone – 400 5-star Google Reviews

By Mike|2025-12-03T16:50:07+00:00December 3rd, 2025|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

Sue and I are delighted to share an important milestone for Everything Dinosaur. Today, we reached the benchmark of four hundred 5-star Google reviews. Furthermore, every Google review we have ever received has been a 5-star review. It is top marks for Everything Dinosaur. This achievement means a great deal to us. I know Google reviews are not verified, but all of ours are genuine. The reviews show the trust that our customers place in our business.

Four hundred 5-star Google reviews for Everything Dinosaur. A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to provide us with feedback. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

5-star Google Reviews

We read every single review. In addition, we read every comment too. We value this feedback because it helps us improve. It also helps us stay focused on what matters most – looking after our customers. Your comments guide us as we continue to develop our range of prehistoric animal models. Customer comments gave us the courage to develop our own range of award-winning dinosaur figures (Everything Dinosaur Evolution).

Although many companies collect more reviews, our story is different. Every Google review we have ever received has been a 5-star review. This consistency highlights our commitment to customer service. It also reflects the passion behind what we do.

We appreciate every customer who takes time to write a review. Your support encourages us. It motivates us to keep raising our standards. It also helps new customers discover our products with confidence.

We will continue to work hard. We aim to provide excellent service and accurate prehistoric animal information. With your help, we can keep improving.

Thank you for helping us reach four hundred 5-star Google reviews. Sue and I are profoundly grateful for your continued support.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

2 12, 2025

An Exclusive Badge for Everything Dinosaur to Commemorate Award

By Mike|2025-12-03T17:51:10+00:00December 2nd, 2025|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has received a special badge from the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. It marks our recent success at the Chamber’s Business Awards. We won the category for excellence in collaboration. This new badge highlights this achievement. It can be proudly displayed on our website. In addition, it can be posted up on social media. It is official, Everything Dinosaur is a multi-award-winning company.

Excellence in Collaboration badge from the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce.

The Excellence in Collaboration badge awarded to Everything Dinosaur. We are truly humbled and honoured to have won this award. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Excellence in Collaboration Award

The award celebrates strong partnerships. It also recognises projects that bring organisations together. The development of our own range of scientifically accurate prehistoric animal figures – Everything Dinosaur Evolution was a collaborative effort. We worked closely with experts and organisations to make an amazing Tyrannosaurus rex model. What’s more, there are no single use plastics to be found in the packaging. The packaging materials can be recycled. For example, the tray that protects the model inside the box is biodegradable.

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex model is a multi-award-winning dinosaur figure.

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

View the award-winning Everything Dinosaur Evolution models: Everything Dinosaur Evolution Models.

We sell dinosaur models to customers all over the world. Everything Dinosaur engages with schools, museums, and scientific experts. These relationships help us to inform and educate. Therefore, the badge reflects years of dedicated work. It also reflects a commitment to genuine partnerships.

Commenting on the receipt of this special badge, Mike stated:

“We thank the Chamber of Commerce for this honour. We also thank Cheshire East Council for kindly sponsoring the excellence in collaboration award.”

The badge will now appear across the company’s social media channels. It reassures customers and suppliers. After all, the award celebrates trust, teamwork, and shared goals. Everything Dinosaur will continue to build strong links with its community. It will also keep developing new partnerships that support learning. This focus on collaboration remains central to the company’s mission.

The aim is to change the world…. one dinosaur model at a time.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

1 12, 2025

The Most Accurate T. rex Reconstruction So Far?

By Mike|2025-12-01T21:59:10+00:00December 1st, 2025|Categories: Everything Dinosaur videos|0 Comments

In early November, Sue and I welcomed Ben Thomas and Doug James to our offices and warehouse. Ben has a Master’s degree in Palaeontology from the University of Portsmouth (England). He and his friend Doug create popular science videos for their YouTube channel which has nearly three-quarters of a million subscribers. They wanted to visit Everything Dinosaur and to learn more about the Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex model. Is this model, designed by award-winning palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax, in collaboration with renowned palaeo-reconstruction artist Bob Nicholls the most accurate T. rex reconstruction to date?

The Most Accurate T. rex Reconstruction to Date – Video Review

We were joined by digital sculptor Glen Southern who provided Ben and Doug with a guide to how our figure was created. The duo interviewed myself, Sue and Glen. In addition, they shot plenty of footage of the model and of the Everything Dinosaur warehouse. They even flew a small drone around to get some intriguing aerial shots.

Ben and Doug have created a most informative video. It provides insights into the design and highlights the digital sculpting process. Furthermore, I got to discuss the complex painting scheme. Bob Nicholls devised an extremely complicated colour scheme for our model. It is perhaps, the most complicated painting scheme devised for a replica of a dinosaur. Bob wanted to give our theropod countershading, an ability to blend into its background (crypsis camouflage) and in addition, to hint as motion dazzle and other aspects of behaviour.

Video credit: Ben G Thomas

It is a fantastic video. Rarely has such a Tyrannosaurus rex figure been given so much attention. With all the work that has gone into our range, there is plenty to talk about. Ben and Doug create popular science videos. They wanted to learn more about our first dinosaur model. Their YouTube channel is extremely popular! They aim to educate and inform.

To visit the YouTube channel of Ben Thomas and Doug James: Making Videos About Life and Science.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur discussed with Ben our eco-friendly packaging. Our T. rex is the first dinosaur model in the world to have a digital product passport. Single use plastics have been removed, all the packaging materials are recyclable. The beautiful box is green and so is our dinosaur!

Sue Judd (Everything Dinosaur) with YouTube influencer Ben Thomas discussing the sustainable packaging for the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex model.

Sue Judd from Everything Dinosaur in discussion with influencer Ben Thomas highlighting the fully compostable product tray into which the T. rex figure is packed. All the Everything Dinosaur Evolution packaging is fully recyclable. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Examining the Digital Design Process from Artwork to a Finished Figure

Acclaimed digital designer Glen Southern of SouthernGFX explained how he created the three-dimensional figure by referencing theropod anatomy. He provided an outline of the complexities of sculpting such an iconic animal. His role in the team is to sculpt and produce the final digital output that then forms the basis for the production model. Glen worked closely with Bob Nicholls. Bob created “turnarounds” views of the figure from numerous angles. From the blocking out phase Glen explained how he gradually developed the model and created the figure based on the fossil record.

The project to create this Tyrannosaurus rex has already received an award “Excellence in Collaboration” with the Chamber of Commerce. It is already an award-winning dinosaur model

Sue from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“It was fun working with Doug and Ben making video. I enjoyed talking about the sustainability of our product and how we selected materials to reduce waste and remove single use plastic. It was great to see their reaction when they unboxed our Tyrannosaurus rex.”

To view the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex figures (Collector’s and Founder’s edition): Everything Dinosaur Evolution.