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.

The PNSO Hugo the Taurovenator model.

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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