Mike, Author at Everything Dinosaur Blog

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.

9 10, 2024

Top Tips for Easy On-line Shopping This Festive Season

By Mike|2024-10-09T06:13:56+01:00October 9th, 2024|Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur is approaching its third decade of being in business. Our little business has developed a formidable reputation for customer service and for providing sensible purchasing advice. The other day, we were asked for our top tips when it comes to shopping on-line during the run up to the festive season. This got us thinking. Normally, we are providing information to customers about prehistoric animal models and dinosaur toys. However, we are always up for a challenge, and we prepared a short list of our top tips.

Sharing a passion for dinosaur toys – Sue and Mike from Everything Dinosaur. Can we provide some advice about on-line shopping?

The Joys of Dinosaur Toys – Our Top Tips for On-line Shopping

Start early!

It is never too early to start shopping for a special occasion. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding global logistics at the moment. Our advice is to begin your shopping early, after all, you don’t want items to sell out and for your loved ones to miss out.

Make a List

Start by creating a list of presents you want to buy. This approach keeps you organised and focused. It also prevents impulse purchases. Even those tempting ones that you can barely resist but keep disciplined and stick to your list.

Set a Budget

Work out your spending limit. Sticking to a budget helps you avoid overspending. Budgeting helps keep your finances healthy.

Check Customer Reviews and Comments

Check Customer Reviews and Feedback

Read customer reviews to assess product quality and seller reliability. This practice can save you from potential disappointments. Look for Feefo reviews or similar tools that provide genuine and verified customer feedback. Websites can post up fake reviews. They can be difficult to spot. However, independent review companies post up only genuine feedback and comments from actual purchasers.

Genuine Feefo customer reviews about dinosaur toys.

Look for independent customer reviews such as those from Feefo. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur has received thousands of reviews. Reviews are published on the company’s website, and they are helpful and informative. In addition, Everything Dinosaur has won several awards for its excellent customer service.

Top customer service award for Everything Dinosaur: Everything Dinosaur Wins Top Customer Service Award (2024).

Plan for Shipping Times

Please keep in mind shipping times. The recommending posting date for most international surface mail services for the festive season has already passed. During the holiday season delivery networks are going to become very congested. We recommend that you shop early to ensure gifts arrive on time for the big day. We supply lots of dinosaur toys to children, we do all we can to ensure a swift despatch and a speedy delivery.

Stay Safe and Secure

Take care when shopping on-line. Remember the old adage – “if it sounds to good too be true, it probably isn’t true”. Always shop from reputable sites and use secure payment methods. Look for “https://” in the URL to protect your information. If unsure, send the company an email, or give them a ring. Contact details should be clearly displayed and a chat with team members can help to put your mind at ease.

With these tips, you’ll prepare to tackle your holiday shopping with ease! Happy shopping!

If you need any advice about purchasing for the young palaeontologists in your family, you are welcome to email us: Contact Everything Dinosaur.

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8 10, 2024

Kind Words About Customer Service from the USA

By Mike|2024-10-08T21:44:15+01:00October 8th, 2024|Rebor Models and Figures|0 Comments

A prehistoric animal model collector based in the USA has praised the recently introduced Rebor Zombie T. rex model. At Everything Dinosaur, we receive lots of customer comments and feedback. We appreciate all the comments and reviews that we receive. Thousands of Everything Dinosaur reviews have been published by the independent company rating site Feefo. In addition, there are nearly two thousand customer reviews on our own website: Everything Dinosaur.

Furthermore, we have hundreds of reviews on Google. However, whilst we read every comment received, sometimes we get such a delightful message from a customer that we feature it on our social media pages. For example, we recently received some lovely feedback from one of our customers in America.

The Rebor Zombie T. rex Cannibal Corpse in the jungle colour scheme is commented upon by an American prehistoric animal figure collector. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The reviewer stated:

“WOW!!! If you love dinosaurs and zombies, pick up this Rebor zombie rex!!! It looks so beautifully horrifying this is a must buy. The model arrived SO fast. It shipped from the UK and got to me in Minnesota, USA in no time. So lovingly packaged. I will most definitely make my dinosaur purchases through this website.”

What a wonderful and most thoughtful comment.

Praise for the Rebor Zombie T. rex “Jungle” Figure

The Rebor T. rex figure in the jungle colour scheme is one of two zombie models recently introduced. Both figures have been praised by collectors and dinosaur fans. Moreover, we have shared customer comments with the manufacturer. It is helpful for the manufacturer to receive such positive affirmation.

Rebor Zombie T. rex figures (Jungle and Plain).

What an amazing pair of zombie dinosaurs! The Rebor Zombie T. rex Cannibal Corpse Jungle (left) and the Plain colour variant (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Rebor models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Figures and Models.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“What a very generous and kind review. We appreciate the work that Rebor put into creating the pair of zombie dinosaurs and it is great to receive such lovely feedback about the model and our customer service.”

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website to read customer reviews: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

7 10, 2024

New Haolonggood Camarasaurus Figures Coming into Stock

By Mike|2024-10-06T12:26:46+01:00October 7th, 2024|Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members are expecting to hear news of their latest shipment of Haolonggood dinosaur models. The vessel carrying our shipment should be docking at the port this week. We should be getting these exciting new figures delivered to our warehouse in about seven days or so. Perhaps they will arrive sooner. The shipment contains several new Haolonggood scale models including the Haolonggood Camarasaurus models.

New for 2024, two Haolonggood Camarasaurus models.

The new for 2024 Haolonggood Camarasaurus models. Peng Qi is on the left in the photograph and Han Tao is on the right.

Two New Haolonggood Camarasaurus Models

The two, new for late 2024 Haolonggood Camarasaurus models will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur soon. These dinosaurs measure around forty-five centimetres in length. The head height is twenty-one centimetres. Haolonggood has a declared a scale of 1:35 for their Camarasaurus figures. Peng Qi is the name of the predominantly green coloured model, whilst Han Tao is the name of the brown coloured Camarasaurus.

To view the range of Haolonggood figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Figures.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Sue and I are looking forward to the arrival of these two new Camarasaurus replicas. In total, we have ten new Haolonggood figures arriving. In addition, we will be stocking their popular Spinosaurus models for the first time.”

Two beautiful 1:35 scale Camarasaurus dinosaur models. The green coloured figure is known as Peng Qi, whilst the brown coloured model on the right is called Han Tao. Each model measures 45 cm long and the head height is approximately 21 cm.

The Camarasaurus Genus

Fossils of this sauropod are known from the Morrison Formation of the western United States. An enormous amount of Camarasaurus fossil material has been found. It is regarded as the most abundant sauropod known to date from the Morrison. Its fossils are associated with a number of Morrison Formation members.

The Camarasaurus genus currently contains four valid species. Camarasaurus lentus, Camarasaurus grandis, Camarasaurus lewisi and the type species Camarasaurus supremus. The largest species and geologically the youngest is C. supremus. Palaeontologists have estimated that this plant-eating dinosaur measured over twenty metres in length. The fossils of Camarasaurus supremus are associated with the youngest member of the Morrison Formation – the Brushy Basin Member.

It was named and scientifically described by the American palaeontologist Edward Drinker Cope (1877). The scientific description of the Camarasaurus genus occurred at the height of the infamous “bone wars” between Cope and his bitter rival Othniel Charles Marsh.

Customers who purchase the Haolonggood Camarasaurus models will be sent a free Everything Dinosaur Camarasaurus fact sheet.

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6 10, 2024

The Importance of Tidying Up a Website: A Focus on Dinosaur Toys

By Mike|2024-10-06T09:53:44+01:00October 6th, 2024|Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

In the competitive world of e-commerce, maintaining a clutter-free website is crucial for attracting and retaining customers. This is especially true for niche markets, such as dinosaur toys. When you tidy up your website and remove out-of-production or retired items, you create a more streamlined shopping experience. Team members at Everything Dinosaur have been carefully checking the site. New updates are planned and prior to their implementation, retired items, no longer available have been removed.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur updating website information on dinosaur toys.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur updating website information and checking product details. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

New Stock of Dinosaur Toys Due This Month

We are going to have a busy October. This month, we are expecting deliveries from PNSO, Haolonggood and Beasts of the Mesozoic. More stocks of prehistoric plush and dinosaur toys are also due to arrive. Prior to their arrival, time was spent this week checking the website’s functionality. It’s all about giving visitors a good experience.

A clean and tidy website enhances the user experience. Shoppers can easily find the dinosaur toys and other items they are interested in. Most purchases are undertaken in less than two minutes. An efficient, well laid out website helps customers.

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur and Dinosaur Toys.

Tidying up your website reflects your company’s commitment to quality. When customers see that you care about them, they are more likely to trust your brand and return for future purchases. We have successfully completed the tidying up of the website and optimised it for our customers.

In summary, regularly updating your website by removing retired items, particularly in niche markets like dinosaur toys, is essential. It enhances user experience, improves search engine results, and builds brand trust—key factors for success in today’s digital marketplace.

To enquire about a prehistoric animal model or indeed any part of our huge inventory of dinosaur toys: Email Everything Dinosaur.

5 10, 2024

Archaeologists Win Funding to Undertake New Research

By Mike|2024-10-06T07:46:20+01:00October 5th, 2024|Teaching|0 Comments

Archaeologists based at the University of Bradford have been awarded £720,000 GBP ($945,000 USD) in new funds to purchase an advanced mobile laboratory. This state-of-the-art facility can be deployed virtually anywhere in the world. The award comes from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). It will help to give academics the ability to investigate previously unexplored landscapes, such as wetlands and the inter-tidal zone.

This new facility could be employed to help researchers learn more about the ancient Stone Age settlements that once existed in the now submerged Doggerland. The equipment considered for purchase includes portable seismic profiling systems and sophisticated drones able to map in three dimensions. A remotely operated vehicle is also likely to be put at the disposal of the scientists.

University of Bradford archaeologists carrying out offshore survey in Kaštela Bay, near Split, off the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia.

Archaeologists from the University of Bradford carrying out offshore survey in Kaštela Bay, near Split, off the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. Picture credit: University of Bradford.

Picture credit: University of Bradford

Mobile Laboratory – Part of a National Conservation Project

The research equipment funding is part of RICHeS (Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science). In total, about £80 million ($105 million USD) has been set aside for a national network of conservation and heritage projects. The University of Bradford has already benefitted from similar grants. For example, some of the funds received were used to create Virtual Bradford, the UK’s first digital twin city. Furthermore, the University has been at the forefront of a research project exploring prehistoric landscapes.

To read more about this funding: Prehistoric Landscapes Research Project Receives Funding Boost.

Commenting on the latest funding award, Dr Cathy Batt, the Principal Investigator and Head of the School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences (University of Bradford), stated:

“RICHeS will not only transform Bradford’s present capacity, but highlights the significance of research into archaeology and heritage nationally.”

Professor Chris Gaffney MBE, Professor of Archaeological Science at the University of Bradford, added:

“This award is fantastic news, building on the long-term success in archaeological prospection at Bradford. It reflects our work on iconic landscapes such as Stonehenge and the Mesolithic environment beneath the North Sea. We are delighted that this award will stimulate and support research in new areas, particularly by students and early career researchers.”

From Land to Sea

From Land to Sea a mobile facility for surveying and prospecting is one of thirty projects to receive RICHeS funding. It will be based at the University of Bradford, and it will underpin a step-change in understanding prehistoric landscapes. The facility will combine new technology and expertise and use easily transportable equipment in a wide range of environments, both in the UK and internationally. It will let researchers survey on land, in shallow water and near-coastal areas.

Mobile laboratory funding helps archaeologists.

An archaeologist undertaking a geophysical survey looking for early Viking settlements. Picture credit: University of Bradford.

Picture credit: University of Bradford

The mobile laboratory aims to offer flexible and portable technologies. These will allow researchers to examine and understand landscapes in terrestrial, wetland and marine environments. Users of the facility will be able to quickly react to changing conditions driven by factors including climate change or infrastructure development.

Transforming Communities

The project has lofty ambitions. It hopes to transform the ability of researchers to answer questions about the development of early civilisations. The mobile laboratory will also promote engagement with the broader society and impacted communities.

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from the University of Bradford in the compilation of this article.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.

4 10, 2024

Remarkable Pachyrhinosaurus Skull Fossil Carefully Removed from Pipestone Creek Bonebed

By Mike|2024-10-08T08:06:27+01:00October 4th, 2024|Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal News Stories|0 Comments

Staff from the Philip J. Currie Museum (Wembley, Alberta, Canada) have safely removed a massive Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai fossil skull from the Pipestone Creek Bonebed. The specimen nicknamed “Big Sam” is estimated to weigh around two hundred and seventy kilograms (six hundred pounds). The famous Pipestone Creek site is one of the densest dinosaur fossil deposits known. The remains of hundreds of horned dinosaurs (P. lakustai) have been excavated. Parts of the site have around three hundred individual fossils per square metre. “Big Sam” is the first complete skull to have been found at the site for more than a decade,

“Big Sam” the Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai skull wrapped in plaster and burlap. Picture credit: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

Picture credit: The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

The Pipestone Creek Bonebed

The Pipestone Creek bonebed deposits constitute part of the Wapiti Formation. These strata were laid down during the Late Cretaceous. This remarkable site has yielded an exceptional fauna dominated by abundant remains of the centrosaurine ceratopsian Pachyrhinosaurus. However, Lambeosaurus and Edmontosaurus along with ankylosaurs and theropods have also been recorded from the Wapiti Formation. The Pachyrhinosaurus skull measures over a metre in length. It is one of the largest ceratopsid skulls to have been found in northern Alberta.

Digging away at the sediment underneath the Pachyrhinosaurus skull fossil.

Digging away at the underlying sediment to prepare “Big Sam” for flipping prior to extraction. Picture credit: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

Picture credit: The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

The fossil skull is preserved upside-down and with its head frill still attached, a preservation event that has not previously been documented. A field team from the Phillip J. Currie Museum have spent the last two summers meticulously mapping, excavating and jacketing the skull ready for transporting away from the quarry.

Inspecting the underside of the Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai skull jacket as “Big Sam” is prepared for transport. Picture credit: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

Picture credit: The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai

Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai is one of three Pachyrhinosaurus species that have been named. It is the geologically oldest species, having lived around 73 million years ago (Campanian stage of the Late Cretaceous). This species was formally named and described in 2008 (Currie, Langston and Tanke).

Pachyrhinosaurus was a smaller, older cousin of the Triceratops, with a big, bony protrusion on its nose instead of a nose horn.

The Haolonggood Pachyrhinosaurus dinosaur model (LvFang) photographed in the studio. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Dr Emily Bamforth, the curator at the Philip J. Currie Museum commented in an email sent to Everything Dinosaur:

“We were very excited to finally have ‘Big Sam’, the skull of a Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai we recently collect from the Pipestone Creek Bonebed, safe in our lab! I noticed that you do carry two models of P. lakustai, which is awesome. We actually use the Haolonggood Pachyrhinosaurus and Edmontosaurus for our outreach and education programmes here.”

To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal figures in stock: Haolonggood Dinosaur Models.

Extracting the Fossil Skull

Once the three hundred or so other bones had been carefully removed from the surrounding area, the Museum team began the process of turning the jacketed fossil over and securing it ready for its journey away from the dig site.

The "Big Sam" fossil skull is carefully winched onto a trolley for transport away from the quarry

“Big Sam” is carefully winched onto a trolley for transport away from the quarry. Picture credit: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

Picture credit: The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

The huge block was slowly but surely winched up onto a trolley so that staff and volunteers could take this important fossil discovery to the preparation laboratory at the museum. Laboratory technicians will then begin the laborious process of removing the fossil bones from the matrix allowing “Big Sam” to be seen in its glory.

Transporting the Pachyrhinosaurus skull.

Team members carefully escort the Pachyrhinosaurus skull fossil away from the quarry. The fossil will spend many months in the preparation lab being cleaned and prepared. Picture credit: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

Picture credit: The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

Members of the public can visit and see the skull undergoing cleaning and preparation. The objective is to eventually put this remarkable fossil specimen on display.

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in the compilation of this article.

3 10, 2024

New CollectA and Beasts of the Mesozoic Slides for TetZooCon

By Mike|2024-10-06T21:12:41+01:00October 3rd, 2024|Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

CollectA and Beasts of the Mesozoic prehistoric animal models feature on a pair of slides created by Everything Dinosaur for TetZooCon. These slides are part of a presentation that had been especially prepared for the annual TetZooCon event. In total, five new for 2024 CollectA models were highlighted along with a quintet of recent Beasts of the Mesozoic figures.

Five new CollectA prehistoric animal figures feature on the TetZooCon slide.

CollectA prehistoric animal models feature on a slide prepared by Everything Dinosaur for the recent TetZooCon event in London. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the two ranges of CollectA models in stock at Everything Dinosaur:

Not-to-scale CollectA models: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular.

CollectA models with a declared scale: CollectA Deluxe Models.

Highlighting Prehistoric Animal Models

Highlighting dinosaurs and other prehistoric animal models in a slideshow is helpful for the audience. It showcases unique features and details that attract interest. In addition, the audience can be informed about new figures being added to ranges. For example, the Beasts of the Mesozoic slide highlighted five new additions to this range, including the albino Zuniceratops figure.

The Beasts of the Mesozoic figures that feature on the Everything Dinosaur TetZooCon slide.

Five new for late 2024 Beasts of the Mesozoic prehistoric animal figures feature on a slide prepared for the TetZooCon event. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic range of articulated figures: Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures.

The slides were quite easy to create. Visual presentations engage attendees and spark discussions. They help collectors appreciate the diversity of models and their significance.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented.

“We appreciate that this was the last ever TetZooCon. However, the event organisers have exciting plans for next year. We have been delighted to be able to support this excellent convention. We are looking forward to revealing more information about the 2025 event, it’s going to be special.”

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

2 10, 2024

A New Dinosaur Book “The Little Book of Dinosaurs”

By Mike|2024-10-06T15:38:08+01:00October 2nd, 2024|Book Reviews|0 Comments

A new book about dinosaurs is due to be published by Princeton University Press later this month (October 2024). Entitled “The Little Book of Dinosaurs” it has been written by British palaeontologist Rhys Charles. Rhys is the Senior Engagement and Impact Officer at the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol. He has also been involved with the famous Bristol Dinosaur Project since 2016.

It is a delightful, pocket-sized guide to the Dinosauria and their close relatives. This book would make an ideal gift for the festive season.

A new dinosaur book “The Little Book of Dinosaurs” in time for the festive season. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The “Little Book of Dinosaurs” by Rhys Charles

“The Little Book of Dinosaurs” captivates readers with well-crafted and informative text. Vibrant illustrations and photographs of important fossil specimens are included in this charming little book. It is broken down into numerous chapters. Topics covered include defining the Dinosauria, dinosaur diversity and the evolution of flight. Moreover, there is a fascinating section on the K-Pg extinction event. Readers can expect other archosaurs such as pterosaurs to feature too.

A skeleton of a pterosaur from the new dinosaur book “The Little Book of Dinosaurs” by Rhys Charles. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Book Details

Here is further information about this new publication:

Title: “The Little Book of Dinosaurs”

Author: Rhys Charles

ISBN: 9780691259895

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Due to be published on October 22nd, 2024. It contains 160 pages and 140 colour illustrations.

The publisher’s website: Princeton University Press.

The book contains lots of beautiful illustrations of dinosaurs and their fossils. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

It’s perfect for budding palaeontologists and fans of dinosaurs. Overall, it is a delightful read and highly recommended.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“This is an enchanting book. It is aimed at the dinosaur enthusiast as well as the general reader. We recommend this dinosaur book.”

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

1 10, 2024

New Mateo the Tyrannotitan Model is Reviewed

By Mike|2024-10-05T20:54:59+01:00October 1st, 2024|PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models|0 Comments

Our thanks to William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a review of the PNSO Mateo the Tyrannotitan figure. This is one dinosaur figure the collector had been keen to acquire and review. The model is described as having a similar head sculpt to the other PNSO Carcharodontosauridae figures. The unlipped, articulated jaw impressed, and the head was praised.

The new for 2024 PNSO Tyrannotitan chubutensis dinosaur model.

The PNSO Mateo the Tyrannotitan Model

The forelimbs and hind legs were highlighted for their accuracy. The colour scheme chosen for this figure was commented upon. The paint scheme for the model is described as:

“Fantastic admixtures of blues and oranges with stripes.”

The figure has a stated scale of 1:35 and the reviewer confirmed the model’s measurements. The model is supplied with a beautiful colour poster, a transparent support stand and a fully illustrated booklet.

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

Concluding his review of the PNSO Mateo the Tyrannotitan figure, William stated:

“I am really thankful that PNSO concluded Carcharodontosauridae, well, almost now we need a Concavenator to conclude the family.”

The PNSO Mateo the Tyrannotitan model accessories.

The PNSO Mateo the Tyrannotitan figure is supplied with a clear, plastic stand, a fully illustrated booklet and a colour poster.

Providing Information on the Giganotosaurini

William provided some information on the Giganotosaurini. Tyrannotitan (T. chubutensis), is regarded by many palaeontologists as a basal member of this tribe. It was stated that fossils of this large theropod were found in the Chubut Province of southern Argentina. The fossil material is believed to have come from the Cerro Castaño Member of the Cerro Barcino Formation. These deposits were laid down in the Early Cretaceous (Aptian faunal stage).

The Tyrannotitan chubutensis scale drawing commissioned in preparation for the arrival of the new PNSO Tyrannotitan figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

In Praise of Everything Dinosaur

Our thanks to William for his Tyrannotitan review and for his kind words praising Everything Dinosaur. He commented that purchasing from Everything Dinosaur is easy, safe and secure. In addition, William highlighted our customer service and commented:

“The level of packaging and the dedication shown with deliveries is like the big guys of the web and high street. Furthermore, your customer service could teach them a thing or too. A giant thank you to you all.”

Mike from Everything Dinosaur responded:

“Thank you William for your kind words about Everything Dinosaur. We really appreciate your comments about the Tyrannotitan figure too. Perhaps PNSO will grant your request and introduce a Concavenator.”

Moreover, visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models.

30 09, 2024

The Front Cover of the New “Prehistoric Times” Magazine

By Mike|2024-10-01T08:21:34+01:00September 30th, 2024|Prehistoric Times|0 Comments

Our thanks to editor Mike Fredericks who emailed to Everything Dinosaur the new front cover for the next issue of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. This magazine is produced four times a year. Not long to wait now until the autumn (fall) edition arrives. This issue will feature an interview with palaeontologist and writer, Dr David Hone. Dr Hone is a Reader in Zoology at Queen Mary, University of London in the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. He is an exceptionally busy scientist what with his teaching work, research and media commitments.

Dr Hone will be discussing the largest specimen of Tyrannosaurus found to date.

The front cover of “Prehistoric Times” magazine highlights ornithischian parenting. This is issue number 151 (autumn 2024). Picture credit: Mike Fredericks.

Picture credit: Mike Fredericks

“Prehistoric Times” Magazine Issue 151

The stunning front cover artwork features a pair of duck-billed dinosaurs. The illustration shows an adult and a juvenile. It highlights the ontogenetic differences. It certainly is a beautiful front cover illustration. One of the featured prehistoric animals in this edition is Maraapunisaurus. This is a genus of Late Jurassic sauropod from the Morrison Formation of the western United States. It was originally known as Amphicoelias. Having been described from a single fossil bone, it was thought to be the largest dinosaur known to science. The interpretation of the fossil material remains controversial. We look forward to reading more about this remarkable dinosaur in the forthcoming edition of “Prehistoric Times” magazine.

To learn more about the magazine and to subscribe: “Prehistoric Times” Magazine.

South American Mammals

The magazine also features an interview with Dr Darin Croft. Dr Croft is a palaeontologist who specialises in the study of prehistoric mammals. His main interest is the evolution of South American mammals. For most of the Cenozoic, South America has been isolated as an island continent. This isolation led to the evolution of a unique fauna. For example, sparassodonts occupied the predatory niches that were occupied by placental mammals like bears, dogs and felids elsewhere in the world. No placental carnivores were present in South America until a few million years ago.

The interview is going to be fascinating and most insightful.

We can’t wait for “Prehistoric Times” magazine to arrive.