At the start of the year, manufacturers review their inventories and production plans. Papo is no exception.  This French model manufacturer is busy making plans.  To this end, they have announced several Papo prehistoric animal model retirements.  Six figures are out of production and retired:

• Plesiosaurus (model number 55021)
• Carnotaurus (model number 55032)
• Blue Oviraptor (model number 55059)
• Therizinosaurus (model number 55069
• Brown running T. rex (model number 55075)
• Giganotosaurus (model number 55083)

It’s time to say goodbye.  Papo prehistoric animal model retirements – 2026. The Papo Carnotaurus retires. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Papo Prehistoric Animal Model Retirements

Of the six figures, the Papo Plesiosaurus and Papo Carnotaurus are the oldest.  For example, the Papo Carnotaurus was introduced in 2013. The blue Oviraptor figure came out in 2017.  It replaced a much older, brown version.  In a similar vein, the brown running Tyrannosaurus rex was launched in 2019, it was a new colour version of an older running T. rex figure. The Papo Therizinosaurus model was introduced in 2019.  It has proved to be a popular model.  The most recently introduced figure to be retired this year is the Papo Giganotosaurus.  It was launched in 2020.

The Papo Giganotosaurus dinosaur model. This theropod model retires. Moreover, it is one of six prehistoric animal models being retired by Papo in 2026. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Papo Giganotosaurus figure attracts controversy. The choice of pose by the designers divides collectors. The pose does not reflect the posture attributed to a theropod dinosaur. However, many collectors find the “hugging posture” endearing.

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Mike from Everything Dinosaur comments:

“Whilst we are genuinely sad to see these six Papo prehistoric animal models go out of production, they have enjoyed long and very successful runs and remain popular with collectors. At the same time, these retirements free up valuable production capacity, giving Papo the opportunity to focus on creating exciting new figures. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for this much-loved range.”

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