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About Mike

Mike runs Everything Dinosaur, a UK-based mail order company specialising in the sale of dinosaur and prehistoric animal models, He works alongside Sue, and between them they have become the "go to guys" for museum quality prehistoric animal models and figures. An avid fossil collector and reader of dinosaur books, Mike researchers and writes articles about palaeontology, fossil discoveries, research and of course, dinosaur and prehistoric animal models.

3 01, 2026

Rare Azhdarchid Pterosaur Fossils From the Gobi Desert

By Mike|2026-01-03T16:08:54+00:00January 3rd, 2026|Categories: Palaeontological articles|0 Comments

Palaeontologists have described two new species of azhdarchid pterosaurs from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. The Gobi Desert is famous for its numerous dinosaur fossils. However, pterosaur remains are very rare in Mongolian Mesozoic deposits. Researchers writing in the academic journal “PeerJ” identified azhdarchid pterosaur fossils.

The material consists of bones from the neck, and from these specimens two new species have been erected. The fossils come from two different localities (Bayshin Tsav and Burkhant). Originally collected in the 1990s, the fossils were described in detail in 2009 (Watabe et al). Yet, at the time the pterosaurs were not named, just described as indeterminate azhdarchids.

Azhdarchid Pterosaur Fossils

Subsequently, knowledge of azhdarchid pterosaur anatomy has improved. As a result, two distinct species have been named. In a paper published in the autumn, researchers identified diagnostic features permitting the establishment of these two new species. The paper was written by researchers from the Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil), Shihezi University (China) and Hokkaido University (Japan).

Azhdarchid pterosaur fossils lead to the naming of two new taxa. The two new Mongolian taxa are compared to two of the largest azhdarchid pterosaurs. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Gobiazhdarcho tsogtbaatari: A Medium-Sized Pterosaur

The first species is named Gobiazhdarcho tsogtbaatari. It comes from the Burkhant locality of the Bayanshiree Formation. This pterosaur had an estimated wingspan of three to three and a half metres. It has been described as a medium-sized azhdarchid, with a wingspan roughly comparable to an Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus). Fossils associated with this taxon include an atlantoaxis (fused neck vertebrae) and other cervical bones. These show it belonged to a lineage related to giants such as Quetzalcoatlus and Arambourgiania. In evolutionary terms, Gobiazhdarcho is a basal member of this quetzalcoatlid group, bridging gaps in the fossil record.

Its name reflects both its origin and scientific heritage. “Gobi” refers to the desert where it was found. “Azhdarcho” comes from Persian for dragon. The species name honours Mongolian palaeontologist Khishigjav Tsogtbaatar.

Tsogtopteryx mongoliensis: A Small Azhdarchid Pterosaur

The second species named in the paper is Tsogtopteryx mongoliensis. This pterosaur is notably small for an azhdarchid. Its estimated wingspan was approximately two metres, making it one of the smallest members of the Azhdarchidae family. A single, partial mid-cervical vertebra is known for this species. Despite the limited material, distinct features show it belongs to a different pterosaur lineage than Gobiazhdarcho. It was related to Hatzegopteryx. This lineage includes robust-necked azhdarchids previously known only from Europe.

The genus name combines the Mongolian word “Tsogt” (meaning mighty hero) with the Greek word pteryx which means wing. The species name references its discovery in Mongolia.

Azhdarchids Occupied Diverse Ecological Niches

The coexistence of Gobiazhdarcho and Tsogtopteryx in the same geological formation emphasises that azhdarchids occupied diverse ecological niches. Different body sizes suggest varied foraging behaviours and diets. This pattern echoes findings from other Upper Cretaceous deposits. This study sheds fresh light on the diversity and phylogeny of azhdarchid pterosaurs. It reinforces the reoccurring pattern of coexistence between multiple, differently-sized azhdarchid species within the same palaeoenvironment.

The scientific paper: “Azhdarchid pterosaur diversity in the Bayanshiree Formation, Upper Cretaceous of the Gobi Desert, Mongolia” by R. V. Pêgas, Xuanyu Zhou and Yoshitsugu Kobayashi published in PeerJ.

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2 01, 2026

A New Chinese Ornithopod Model from PNSO

By Mike|2026-01-02T18:58:47+00:00January 2nd, 2026|Categories: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models|0 Comments

PNSO announces a new Chinese ornithopod dinosaur model for 2026. Everything Dinosaur will be stocking this figure (Lanqi the Lanzhousaurus) shortly. This herbivorous dinosaur was described in the Geological Bulletin of China in September 2005. It is famous for having over-sized teeth, far larger than the teeth of similarly sized ornithopods such as Iguanodon bernissartensis.

PNSO Lanqi the Lanzhousaurus (L. magnidens) dinosaur model which is new for 2026. This ornithopod was formally named and described in 2005.

Lanqi the Lanzhousaurus

The model represents an Early Cretaceous ornithopod from central China. It was a robust animal with an estimated body length of around ten metres and a body weight of approximately six tonnes. The PNSO Lanzhousaurus model measures 25.8 cm in length. We are not aware of any declared scale, but we calculate that based on an adult animal being around ten metres long, this figure is in roughly 1:40 scale.

The Lanzhousaurus model measures over twenty-five centimetres in length.

The type specimen is reference number GSLTZP01-001, and it represents a partial skeleton with both cranial and postcranial material. Remarkably, the bones of this dinosaur were preserved in 3D and do not have much lateral compression. Its type locality is Zhongpu, Lintao county in Gansu Province. It is thought the deposits from where the fossils were excavated date from the Barremian/Aptian. When formally described (You, Ji and Li), Lanzhousaurus was differentiated from other iguanodontians in possessing extremely large teeth and a low tooth count per tooth row (fourteen). The dorsal neural spines were described as being moderately tall.

To view the range of PNSO models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Dinosaur Models.

PNSO Lanqi the Lanzhousaurus accessories.

The Lanqi the Lanzhousaurus figure is supplied with a colour A3-sized Sci-Art poster and a full-colour, 52-page booklet.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We are delighted to see that this remarkable dinosaur is going to be added to the PNSO range. It had the largest known teeth of any herbivorous dinosaur known to science.”

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1 01, 2026

Happy New Year from Everything Dinosaur (2026)

By Mike|2025-12-31T14:14:46+00:00January 1st, 2026|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex model EDE001 wishes all our customers, fans and followers a very happy New Year. Sue and I are looking forward to sharing our 2026 adventures with you all.

Happy New Year from T. rex model EDE001.

Wishing all our customers, social media followers and fans a very happy New Year. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

It has been an exceptionally busy 2025. Sue and I appreciate your support, and we look forward to another busy year. We worked throughout most of the festive period, once again supporting our customers. Moreover, we have been busy planning for 2026, there’s lots to do.

On behalf of Sue and myself, we wish you a very healthy, happy, peaceful and prosperous 2026.

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31 12, 2025

Favourite and Most Popular Blogs of 2025 (Part 2)

By Mike|2025-12-31T17:59:30+00:00December 31st, 2025|Categories: Main Page|0 Comments

Yesterday, we reviewed our blog articles covering the period January to June 2025. Today, we examine the Everything Dinosaur blog posts that went live over the second part of the year.

To read the first part of our weblog review: Favourite and Most Popular Blog Posts of 2025 (Part 1).

In July, the countdown towards the UK’s first dinosaur convention (DinoCon) began in earnest. Spinosaurs from the Iberian Peninsula were highlighted. In addition, a new herrerasaurian dinosaur from India was described (Maleriraptor kuttyi) and we updated American customers on U.S. tariffs.

We looked at new books, new Nanmu Studio models and welcomed the return of the Rebor Komodo dragon model. Pre-ordering began for our first dinosaur model the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex. Also in July, researchers described a new species of Triassic pterosaur. Eotephradactylus mcintireae and it represents North America’s oldest known pterosaur.

Eotephradactylus mcintireae life reconstruction.

North America’s oldest pterosaur described to date Eotephradactylus mcintireae disturbs some frogs whilst catching a ray-finned fish. An early turtle is seen in the background, and the bones of an armoured crocodilian are visible. Picture credit: Brian Engh.

Picture credit: Brian Engh

DinoCon, New Dinosaur Discoveries and Marine Reptiles Too

It was a very hot August. However, our warehouse was cool, and we blogged about the suppleness of sauropod tails, PNSO figures and the environmentally friendly packaging we were developing for the Everything Dinosaur Evolution range. Marine reptile fans learned about a newly described plesiosaur from the Posidonia Shale deposits of Germany (Plesionectes longicollum). In addition, a giant ichthyosaur fossil was discovered in Australia and a sail-backed ornithopod from the Wessex Formation was described.

Everything Dinosaur examined a “punk rock dinosaur” – Spicomellus afer and had our Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex model featured in “Prehistoric Times” magazine.

We were thrilled to be able to take part in the inaugural DinoCon, it was hard work but lots of fun.

To read more about DinoCon 2025: DinoCon – A Fantastic Success.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur at DinoCon 2025.

Sue at DinoCon 2025. A huge thank you to all the organisers, helpers, volunteers, security, vendors, medical staff and everyone else who helped to make DinoCon 2025 such an incredible success. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Spicomellus, Surprising Dinosaurs and Solving a Pterosaur Mystery in September.

September brought cooler weather and an array of fascinating articles. A study into the oldest insect infestation known was published and the armour of Spicomellus afer was reconstructed. We got down in the grass with grasshoppers, explored eurypterids and welcomed new Haolonggood figures. The Gobi Desert gave us a new pachycephalosaur species (Zavacephale rinpoche) and we mourned the loss of American palaeontologist Mark Norell. A dinosaur fan sent us an Everything Dinosaur animation and we learned about a new Patagonian megaraptor (Joaquinraptor casali).

A highlight for us was the article that explained how two juvenile Pterodactylus fossils helped researchers solve a puzzle about the Solnhofen deposits.

To read more about this pterosaur mystery: Juvenile Pterodactylus Fossils Solve Solnhofen Mystery.

Juvenile Pterodactylus caught in a storm.

A hatchling Pterodactylus caught in a storm. Picture credit: Rudolf Hima.

Picture credit: Rudolf Hima

The Everything Dinosaur Blog in October Featured a new Dorset Ichthyosaur

Everything Dinosaur started October with a bang! We were nominated for two prestigious business awards. Haolonggood sauropods featured along with the newly arrived Beasts of the Mesozoic Cyberzoic figures. A rare fossil find from Scotland provided clues to the evolution of snakes and lizards. In addition, our chum Dr Dean Lomax published a paper on new ichthyosaur from the “Jurassic Coast” of Dorset (Xiphodracon goldencapensis), and his new book was published! We reported upon a recently described theropod from the Wales and we kept tabs on pre-orders for the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex. Newsletters, bronze statues and dinosaur drawings all featured.

However, our favourite post concerned the introduction of a digital product passport for the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex. It is the first dinosaur model in the world to incorporate this new technology. It provides customers with unprecedented access to product information.

A view of the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex digital product passport. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the award-winning and innovative Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex models: Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus Figures.

No Let Up in November on the Everything Dinosaur Blog

CollectA announced new prehistoric animal figures in November. We got our teeth into early tetrapod jawbones and recalled our tour of the London Natural History Museum gardens. Haolonggood Sauroposeidon models featured along with the new Rebor Beelzebufo ampinga figures. Everything Dinosaur won an award and the link between Koalas and “marsupial lions” was explained. A film company visited our warehouse and flew a drone fitted with a camera. The Nanotyrannus taxon was confirmed. Everything Dinosaur reported on the study that confirmed beyond all reasonable doubt of the presence of a second tyrannosaur taxon in the Hell Creek Formation.

A pack of Nanotyrannus attacks a juvenile T. rex. Picture credit: Anthony Hutchings

Picture credit: Anthony Hutchings

To read about the Nanotyrannus study: Nanotyrannus is Confirmed.

December Blog Posts

December provided bumper sales for Everything Dinosaur. However, we still made time to publish blog posts. We reviewed new Rebor figures, looked forward to the arrival of the PNSO Taurovenator figure and published rare photographs of the Nanotyrannus dig site from 1942. Our customer service was praised, and we reported upon remarkable “drop crocs” from Australia.

A new video featuring the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex was published along with a new paper reinforcing the validity of Nanotyrannus. We also received our four-hundredth 5-star Google review!

We celebrated the tenth anniversary of the arrival of the Tristan T. rex skeleton at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, examined the impact of our partnership with an Australian technology company and received a badge for our website highlighting our successful collaborations with local businesses.

Mike and Sue with the first awards for the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex figure.

Sue and Mike from Everything Dinosaur with their numerous awards. The company won the Excellence in Collaboration award and received Highly Commended for their international sales. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Thus, we conclude our two-part series reviewing some of the highlights from our blog this year. What exciting discoveries, product updates and fossil finds will we cover in 2026?

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30 12, 2025

Favourite and Most Popular Blogs of 2025 (Part 1)

By Mike|2025-12-30T20:54:40+00:00December 30th, 2025|Categories: Main Page|0 Comments

Today, we reflect on the first six months of 2025 and look at the most popular and favourite Everything Dinosaur blog posts of 2025. Let’s look back at some of the stories that we have covered in the first six months of this year.

In January we wrote about the remarkable dinosaur track site uncovered in Oxfordshire, that was to be featured by many global news outlets in the summer. New research into pterosaurs was highlighted along with a study into sabre-tooth cats and their iconic teeth. Everything Dinosaur won an award for customer service and in addition, we were officially rated as “excellent”. Haolonggood, Mojo Fun and Rebor introduced new prehistoric animal figures and Everything Dinosaur published exclusive news about Papo model retirements. Moreover, a new theropod dinosaur from Mexico was announced. However, our standout post featured the remarkable discovery of an azhdarchid pterosaur bone that preserves a bite mark from a Cretaceous crocodilian.

The juvenile Cryodrakon neck bone (bottom right) with an adult neck bone (top). Picture credit: University of Reading.

Picture credit: University of Reading

To read more about this pterosaur news story: Rare Cretaceous Pterosaur Fossil Reveals Bite from a Crocodilian.

February Posts – New Figures, Hateg Island Sauropods and New Insights into Plesiosaurs

New prehistoric animal figures from CollectA, Haolonggood and Nanmu Studio were discussed. Mass spectrometry revealed traces of preserved collagen within the hip bones of an Edmontosaurus and ichthyosaur illustrations were featured. We had a fossil hunt at a classical music venue, highlighted research into flight aerodynamics and pterosaur evolution. Furthermore, we looked at eurypterid anatomy and celebrated the birthday of Sir Charles Darwin. Moreover, Everything Dinosaur received their Platinum Trusted Service Award from Feefo and sauropods from Hateg Island were discussed.

The most popular article concerned plesiosaur soft tissue. Writing in the academic journal “Current Biology” researchers outlined the first in-depth analysis of plesiosaur integument. The research was led by Lund University (Sweden). The study showed that some plesiosaurs had smooth skin on their bodies and small scales on the flippers. Flipper hydrodynamics and plesiosaur locomotion were fundamentally changed.

The Jurassic plesiosaur specimen (MH 7).

Skeleton of the new plesiosaur at the Urwelt-Museum Hauff in Holzmaden, Germany. Picture credit: Klaus Nilkens/Urwelt-Museum Hauff.

Picture credit: Klaus Nilkens/Urwelt-Museum Hauff

March was Exceptionally Busy

March was a busy month. We reported upon a unique two-fingered therizinosaur (Duonychus tsogtbaatari) from Mongolia. New Nanmu Studio and Cyberzoic articulated figures landed. PNSO announced more ceratopsian figures and a rare Scottish dinosaur specimen was classified as a probable ornithopod. We looked at amphibians with new research into ancient temnospondyls and examined the frogspawn in the office pond. Furthermore, Rebor announced two Beelzebufo ampinga figures.

In addition, it was announced that Everything Dinosaur was to be a main sponsor for the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival. However, the most popular post was the announcement of a new dinosaur book by our friend Dr Mark Witton. The book entitled “Tyrant King A Natural History of Tyrannosaurus rex” became a best seller in 2025.

The front cover of the new dinosaur book by Dr Mark Witton.

The fabulous front cover of the new book “King Tyrant A Natural History of Tyrannosaurus rex” by Dr Mark P. Witton. Dr Witton is an accomplished author and palaeoartist as well as a highly-respected palaeontologist. Naturally, this stunning T. rex artwork on the front cover was created by the author. Picture credit: Princeton University Press.

Picture credit: Princeton University Press

To read about this new dinosaur book: A New Tyrannosaurus Book by Dr Mark Witton.

Trade Wars, Tariffs, Tameryraptor and a Trio of “Dire Wolves” on the Everything Dinosaur Blog

In April, we reported the milestone of 4,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel along with further details of our sponsorship of the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival. The UK’s first ever dinosaur convention (DinoCon) was announced. We reported on a new carcharodontosaurid dinosaur from North Africa (Tameryraptor markgrafi) and we welcomed new Safari Ltd figures in stock. Our chums Dr Dean Lomax and palaeo-reconstruction artist Bob Nicholls announced plans for a follow-up to their highly-successful book “Locked in Time” and we reported the President of the United States announcing a series of “Reciprocal Tariffs” on goods coming into the United States. These tariffs have had a profound effect on U.S. trade, especially in goods made in China. Thankfully, we have been extremely proactive and have put measures in place to support our American customers.

The most controversial story we covered was also from America. An American biotech firm claimed that gene editing techniques they had developed had permitted them to create three dire wolves. The claims made by Colossal Biosciences divided the scientific community. The three young wolves named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi are not Aenocyon dirus.

Dire wolf de-extinction story features in "Time" magazine.

A photograph of the two males (Romulus and Remus) aged three months. These canids born 10/1/2024 were claimed to be Aenocyon dirus. Picture credit: Colossal Biosciences.

Picture credit: Colossal Biosciences

The Everything Dinosaur Blog Features Synapsid Skin, Spinosaurus, Early Amniotes and the Beginning of the Evolution!

We kept the pace up on the Everything Dinosaur blog throughout May featuring an array of news stories and announcements. We honoured Sir David Attenborough and wished him many happy returns on is ninety-ninth birthday. The Asian origins of T. rex were explored and a new titanosaur from northern Patagonia (Chadititan calvoi) was announced. In addition, we examined a study on the fossilised skin of ancient synapsids, provided more information about our plans for the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival and discussed Spinosaurus. We celebrated turtles, published a post on early amniote evolution and looked at the Papo Corythosaurus figure.

The big news was the announcement of Everything Dinosaur’s brand new range of dinosaur figures. Welcome to the Evolution!

The official launch of the Everything Dinosaur Evolution brand was timed to coincide with the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival.

To view the first dinosaur models from Everything Dinosaur: Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaur Models.

Come and meet Mike and Sue from Everything Dinosaur at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2025. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Arctic birds nesting alongside dinosaurs, the last lunch of an Australian titanosaur and ungulate evolution all featured in June. We even found time to discuss a newly described Mongolian tyrannosauroid (Khankhuuluu mongoliensis), known as the “Prince of Dragons”. However, June saw Everything Dinosaur at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival and as one of the main sponsors we had top billing. In addition, we had the official launch of the new Everything Dinosaur Evolution range of prehistoric animal figures.

Dr Dean Lomax presenting how to build a dinosaur.

Palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax highlights some of the amazing details on the figure and its display base that reflect the fossil record. Picture credit: Dr Dean Lomax.

Picture credit: Dr Dean Lomax

Furthermore, a new species of Morrison Formation non-cerapodan neornithischian was named (Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae) and it was announced that the Morrison Formation was one of the candidate formations for the next group of four Everything Dinosaur Evolution figures.

After the EDE001 T. rex and the rest of the Hell Creek Formation series, where does the Everything Dinosaur Evolution team go next?

After the EDE001 T. rex and the rest of the Hell Creek Formation series, where does the Everything Dinosaur Evolution development team go next? Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Thus, we conclude the first part of the review of our blog posts 2025. Part two examining the favourite and most popular Everything Dinosaur blog posts will be published tomorrow.

In the meantime, here is the multi-award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Prehistoric Animal Models.

29 12, 2025

A Wonderful Dinosaur Themed Tea Break

By Mike|2025-12-31T15:47:55+00:00December 29th, 2025|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

Our thanks to the wonderful customer who sent Everything Dinosaur a festive gift. We can now enjoy a dinosaur themed tea break. Moreover, we have biscuits too! Yorkshire tea and biscuits are appropriate, there are dinosaurs and other prehistoric animal fossils to be found in Yorkshire. Sue and I visit the Yorkshire coast to find fossils. We visit locations around the beautiful, historic town of Whitby.

A dinosaur themed tea break. The tea bags and biscuits will keep us going during an exceptionally busy quarter 1 of 2026. We also received a Jurassic Park T. rex ornament. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Dinosaur Themed Tea Break

The warehouse is cold and a hot cup of tea cheers us up and helps us to keep going, especially when there are lots of orders to pack. Shortbread biscuits are a favourite. In addition, we received a “Jurassic Park” Tyrannosaurus rex figure. It is a Christmas tree decoration, and we look forward to decorating our tree with it next year.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur thanked the customer for their generous gift and said:

“What a wonderful surprise! We look forward to trying the Yorkshire tea and the shortbread biscuits. Furthermore, we have a new festive dinosaur decoration too. Thank you.”

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28 12, 2025

New Year Greetings with a Sauropod

By Mike|2025-12-30T06:03:45+00:00December 28th, 2025|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

Our thanks to talented artist M. Elliot Massion who sent into Everything Dinosaur a festive New Year message in sauropod form. It’s a case of sauropod seasonal greetings from a dinosaur fan. It is fascinating to see how prehistoric animals are depicted in illustrations. This artist chooses to feature dinosaurs from unusual viewpoints. We have received several drawings from this illustrator, and they tend to feature scenes shown in dorsal view. It’s as if a pterosaur is looking down onto the landscape.

An unusual perspective on a dinosaur. A seasonal message in sauropod form. Picture credit: M. Elliot Massion.

Picture credit: M. Elliot Massion

Sauropod Seasonal Greetings

The email contained seasonal greetings and a lovely message for the two of us:

“Just a quick note to wish you and Sue the best of 2026.”

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Our thanks for this wonderful illustration and we join the artist in wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2026. We always enjoy receiving artwork from dinosaur fans and model collectors. We admire the artistry, imagination and creativity in these amazing drawings.”

27 12, 2025

An Important Update to Everything Dinosaur’s Websites

By Mike|2026-01-01T16:38:14+00:00December 27th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|0 Comments

Companies might be on holiday during the festive season. However, Everything Dinosaur team members are working hard. There are lots of things to do as we draw close to the end of the year. For example, there is a routine job to do, updating the Everything Dinosaur copyright text. As we enter 2026, it is important to change the date of copyright on our websites.

Keeping a website updated matters more than many people realise. This includes small but visible details. Copyright information is one example. At Everything Dinosaur, we regularly review both the main website and the blog. Updating the copyright date to 2026 is a priority.

Everything Dinosaur copyright text (2026).

At the start of 2026 we will update the copyright text on the footer of our websites. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Updating Everything Dinosaur Copyright Text

Ensuring accurate copyright information is displayed shows professionalism. Site visitors notice these details. An updated site increases trust. Search engines also recognise and value updated information. This subtle updating of site information is good practice. Moreover, regular updates encourage search engine crawlers and bots to revisit pages. This maintains website rankings. It also reduces the risk of outdated signals across the site. Therefore, even simple edits play a role in long-term website visibility.

Additionally, routine maintenance reflects good digital housekeeping. It shows the website remains active and cared for. Over time, this consistency supports better performance.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“For us, it’s about being professional. We have a number of improvements planned for our websites in 2026. However, we recognise the importance of regular updates and ensuring website information is correct. A properly maintained website builds confidence and develops trust amongst potential customers.”

The award-winning and soon to be updated Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.

26 12, 2025

A Special Preview of the Front Cover of “Prehistoric Times” Magazine

By Mike|2025-12-26T21:44:49+00:00December 26th, 2025|Categories: Prehistoric Times|0 Comments

Our thanks to editor Mike Fredericks who sent to Everything Dinosaur details of the next issue of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. The next edition of this quarterly magazine features a Stegosaurus on the front cover. The front cover art has been created by the American artist William Stout.

The front cover of the next issue of “Prehistoric Times” magazine (issue 156 – winter 2025/6). Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.

Picture credit: Mike Fredericks

“Prehistoric Times” Magazine Issue 156

The winter edition comes out in a few weeks. Canadian palaeontologist Jordan Mallon explains why some dinosaurs grew so large. Palaeontologist Ken Carpenter shows how plesiosaurs used their flippers to swim. We are looking forward to hearing more from Ken Carpenter as he is going to be regular contributor to the magazine.

To subscribe to this magazine: Subscribe to “Prehistoric Times” Magazine.

The featured prehistoric animals in this issue are the giant titanosaur Alamosaurus and the sail-backed, Triassic archosaur Arizonasaurus.

We are delighted to welcome issue 156 of “Prehistoric Times”. Once again, the contributors deliver a rich mix of insight, expertise, and enthusiasm. Moreover, the editorial team continues to champion high-quality palaeoart and thoughtful science communication. Above all, we eagerly anticipate seeing the latest reader-submitted artwork, which always brings creativity and passion to every new issue.

25 12, 2025

Season’s Roarings from Everything Dinosaur – Thank You for an Incredible 2025

By Mike|2025-12-24T11:47:22+00:00December 25th, 2025|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

As the holiday season arrives, Sue and I at Everything Dinosaur would like to say a heartfelt thank you. Firstly, we thank all our customers and social media followers for your amazing support over the last twelve months. Secondly, a very special thank you to all the amazing people who helped us develop the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex. This year (2025) has been a truly special year. We are now a multi-awarding-winning company. Furthermore, we launched our first dinosaur model. We have created a festive T. rex image.

We are not fans of artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to generating images. One of our aims is to continue supporting the amazing community of palaeoartists. However, please indulge us, we have created a festive image featuring EDE001 – our 1:33 scale Tyrannosaurus rex model.

A festive T. rex model. Seasonal greetings from Mike and Sue featuring the Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The AI image (above) may not have captured our stunning figure perfectly. However, it did save us some time, and we wanted to focus on picking and packing customer’s orders. After all, there were some parcels that needed despatching promptly, allowing them to arrive in time for the big day.

A Festive T. rex Scale Model

2025 has been a truly special year for us. Most importantly, it marked the launch of our first dinosaur model. After years of planning, research, and collaboration, that milestone meant everything. Because of you, the launch was a genuine success.

Moreover, your enthusiasm, feedback, and encouragement have driven us forward. Whether you placed an order, shared a post, or sent a kind message, every interaction mattered. As a result, our global community continues to grow stronger.

We would also like to extend our personal thanks. We are incredibly grateful for the trust you place in Everything Dinosaur. Furthermore, we appreciate the passion you share for museum-quality prehistoric animal models.

As the festive season approaches, we hope this seasonal dinosaur image brings a smile. It celebrates not just the season, but also a remarkable year. Meanwhile, we are already looking ahead with excitement and fresh ideas. EDE002 (Triceratops) is on the way!

Finally, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. We look forward to sharing more prehistoric adventures with you in 2026.

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