All about dinosaurs, fossils and prehistoric animals by Everything Dinosaur team members.

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.
25 12, 2025

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

By |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 dinosaur 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.

The multi-award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Figures.

24 12, 2025

Positive Steps Taken to Ship New Dinosaur Toys and Models to our Warehouse

By |2026-01-02T09:30:20+00:00December 24th, 2025|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

2025 might be drawing to a close, however, we continue to work up to the start of the festive period.  Furthermore, we have finalised plans for bringing in new dinosaur toys and models early next year (2026).  There are deliveries of PNSO models and Beasts of the Mesozoic figures scheduled.  In addition, we await the confirmation of despatch for a Haolonggood shipment.

Beasts of the Cyberzoic articulated figures.

New for 2025 Beasts of the Cyberzoic figures are now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. A total of twelve new figures are now available. Plans are advanced to bring more Beasts of the Mesozoic figures into stock in early 2026. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) shows some of the recent Beasts of the Mesozoic – Cyberzoic arrivals.  We are expecting another shipment in January (2026).

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic figures in stock: Beasts of the Mesozoic – Cyberzoic Models.

Stocking More Dinosaur Toys and Models

In addition to the new articulated figures, we expect a shipment of PNSO models to arrive.  The shipment contains approximately twenty model lines including new figures.  For example, the shipment contains Junlang the Caudipteryx, Bakari, the Lurdosaurus and Mayer the Tameyraptor.  Furthermore, the recently announced Hugo the Taurovenator is on the same shipment.

The PNSO Hugo the Taurovenator model.

PNSO Hugo the Taurovenator dinosaur model.

We have fact sheets for the Taurovenator, Lurdosaurus and Tameyraptor to finish.

To view the existing range of PNSO models in stock: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“Dinosaur toys and models is a global business.  Factories are still working in December and so are we.  Plans are already in place to bring in lots of new figures.  The start of 2026 is going to be exciting.  Furthermore, quarter 1 is the trade fair season. It’s going to be full steam ahead for us over the next few weeks.”

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

23 12, 2025

The Amazing Skin of a Young Diplodocus

By |2026-01-01T17:59:17+00:00December 23rd, 2025|Categories: Photos/Pictures of Fossils|0 Comments

Our thanks to the media team at the Elevation Science Institute for providing Everything Dinosaur with images of juvenile diplodocid fossil skin. These remarkable fossils have yielded exciting new insights into sauropod integument. For example, scanning electron microscopy has revealed evidence for colour patterning in sauropod skin. For the purpose of this study the fossil material was ascribed to the Diplodocus taxon.  However, the researchers state that subsequent analysis might lead to a re-evaluation of the taxonomic classification.

Scanning electron microscopy reveals two distinct microbodies within the potential outermost epidermal layer. The first has an oblong-shape and has been interpreted as evidence of melanosomes. The nature of the second disc-shaped microbody is unclear, but their flat shape is reminiscent of platelet melanosomes, though they are smaller in size.

An example of sauropod fossilised skin.

Elevation Science staff member holding a sample of Diplodocus fossilised skin Picture credit: Skye Walker/Elevation Science Institute.

Picture credit: Skye Walker/Elevation Science Institute

Analysing the Integumentary Covering of a Juvenile Diplodocid

This is the first reported evidence of colour patterning in a sauropod.  Preserved microbodies with different shapes in the fossil scales of juvenile sauropods is interpreted as fossil melanosomes within preserved epidermis.  Sauropods could have been as brightly coloured as birds. The study was published earlier this month.  Lead author Tess Gallagher is from the University of Bristol. Other organisations involved in the research include The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Cincinnati Museum of Center (Ohio) and the Elevation Science Institute (Montana).

Elevation Science staff member holding Diplodocus skin in the Cincinnati Museum Center Paleo Prep Lab.

Elevation Science staff member holding Diplodocus skin in the Cincinnati Museum Center Paleo Prep Laboratory. Picture credit: Katie Hunt/Elevation Science Institute.

Picture credit: Katie Hunt/Elevation Science Institute

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from the Elevation Science Institute for Natural History Exploration in the compilation of this article.

The scientific paper: “Fossilized melanosomes reveal colour patterning of a sauropod dinosaur” by Tess Gallagher, Dan Folkes, Michael Pittman, Tom G. Kaye, Glenn W. Storrs and Jason Schein published in the Royal Society Open Science.

For sauropod models and other dinosaur figures: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

22 12, 2025

Everything Dinosaur Evolution Model gets into the Festive Spirit.

By |2025-12-23T06:16:37+00:00December 22nd, 2025|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

Our thanks to Caldey who sent into Everything Dinosaur a very special festive photograph.   It is a beautifully composed image of our very own Tyrannosaurus rex model with a seasonal message.  Thank you Caldey and to the rest of your family for your wonderful gesture.  We have sent the image over to the other collaborators on the Everything Dinosaur Evolution project.  We are sure that Glen, Dr Dean Lomax and Bob Nicholls are going to be most impressed.

Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex.

An Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex Christmas. A very festive looking EDE001 tyrannosaur. Picture credit: Caldey.

Picture credit: Caldey

A Festive Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex Model

Sue and I are going to enjoy sharing this wonderful photograph. It will be posted up on social media and LinkedIn.  In addition, we will send it to some of our chums around the world.

Caldey’s mum explained that Caldey was so pleased we liked her T. rex diorama.  It was a family effort.  For example, husband Mike added the “Merry Christmas” and the attractive snowflake border.  We love it!  Furthermore, our Tyrannosaurus rex model is wearing a little Santa hat.  It looks like our dinosaur is ready for the holidays.

We agree with mum, we love the way that Caldey sprinkled the artificial snow on the dinosaur’s back.  Caldey is an accomplished artist, and she has a real eye for detail.

Our thanks to Caldey and her family for sending into us this beautiful photograph.  It really did make our day.  It’s about sharing a little happiness at this time of year.

Just a few more sleeps until the big day. Sue and I are up early to ensure that we can pick, pack and despatch all the orders that have come in over the weekend.  Rest assured, all the collections are laid on, and we will do all we can to get parcels out today.

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas.

21 12, 2025

A New Book Review: “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs”

By |2026-01-02T14:30:06+00:00December 21st, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews|0 Comments

The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs by Dr Dean Lomax, with illustrations by Bob Nicholls, offers a fascinating look at prehistoric animal behaviour as reflected in the fossil record. Moreover, this engaging book is written for the general reader as well as students, researchers and academics.  It has been highly praised.  For example, Slash the guitarist with American rock band Guns N’ Roses endorses it.

Slash is reported to have stated that this recently published book was “fantastic, engrossing and funny.”

Front cover of the "Secret Lives of Dinosaurs".

The front cover of the recently published book “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs – Unearthing the Real Behaviors of Prehistoric Animals” written by Dr Dean Lomax and illustrated by Bob Nicholls. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

“The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs”

Throughout the book, Dr Lomax explains complex palaeontology with clarity. As a result, the writing feels both authoritative and welcoming. Short chapters keep the pace brisk. Moreover, each fossil discovery tells a clear story grounded in scientific evidence. Predator–prey encounters sit alongside moments of parenting and survival. Consequently, these ancient creatures feel vivid and real.

“The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs” is the second collaboration on this theme between the highly respected British palaeontologist and award-winning palaeoartist Bob Nicholls.  Their earlier book, also published by Columbia University Press “Locked in Time” was a huge success.

To read our review of “Locked in Time”: Unlocking the Lives of Extinct Animals.

A pair of books written by Dr Dean Lomax and illustrated by Bob Nicholls.

The “Secret Lives of Dinosaurs” is the second collaboration between Dr Dean Lomax and Bob Nicholls examining remarkable fossils. The first book to be published was the highly successful “Locked in Time”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Stunning Illustrations

It is packed full of interesting facts and insights.  This book will delight readers.  The beautiful illustrations play a vital role in bringing prehistoric animals to life.  The visuals support the science and along with the engaging text “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs” is a joy. It suits enthusiasts and general readers alike.

An illustration from the "Secret Lives of Dinosaurs".

One of the stunning, colour images created by the highly respected British palaeoartist Bob Nicholls. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) shows one of the illustrations contained within the book.  To learn what inspired this amazing illustration, purchase it.

The website of the publisher: Columbia University Press. Find the book by searching for “Dean Lomax”.

Overall, it is informative, engaging, and highly recommended.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Sue and I have had the pleasure of working with both Dean and Bob.  We commend their dedication and devotion.  This is an excellent book, and they bring ancient, long extinct animals to live with stunning illustrations and engaging commentary.”

20 12, 2025

The New Rebor Little Feet Beelzebufo Model

By |2025-12-26T19:00:11+00:00December 20th, 2025|Categories: Rebor Models and Figures|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur stocks the second Rebor Beelzebufo replica.  This is the variant known as Little Feet. The Rebor Little Feet name likely inspired by the American rock band Little Feat. However, the model itself remains firmly rooted in vertebrate palaeontology.

This figure draws inspiration from the living horned frogs of the Ceratophryidae. When Evans, Jones and Krause described Beelzebufo in 2008, they proposed close links to these South American frogs. At the time, the broad skull and powerful jaws supported that idea. Subsequent research has cast doubt on the phylogeny of Beelzebufo ampinga. Some scientists now suggest a more complex evolutionary history. Therefore, Beelzebufo remains one of the most controversial prehistoric amphibians.

The Rebor Little Feet Beelzebufo figure.

The new for 2025 Rebor Little Feet Beelzebufo ampinga replica in 1:2 scale. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows the Rebor Little Feet variant.  It is a beautiful, 1:2 scale replica.

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

The New for 2025 Rebor Little Feet Beelzebufo Replica

The Little Feet replica reflects this scientific intrigue beautifully. It combines a compact pose with carefully observed anatomical detail. This makes it both educational and visually appealing.  It is great to see the ancient frog represented in model form.

Rebor Beelzebufo 1:2 scale model (Little Feet).

An anterior view of the new Rebor Beelzebufo 1:2 scale model (Little Feet). The known fossil material indicates that this Late Cretaceous frog had a blunt snout and a large, wide mouth.

Sue of Everything Dinosaur sums up this prehistoric amphibian model perfectly:

“The Rebor Little Feet Beelzebufo ampinga model is full of character and charm. The two variants reflect the current scientific controversy.  Little Feet is a fantastic addition for collectors who appreciate both accuracy and personality.”

Visit the Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur – Prehistoric Animal Models.

19 12, 2025

Everything Dinosaur Leads the Way with World’s First Digital Product Passport for a Dinosaur

By |2026-01-02T10:12:21+00:00December 19th, 2025|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur is leading innovation with the world’s first dinosaur model to feature a Digital Product Passport. This important step reinforces transparency, trust, and sustainability. The UK-based retailer partnered with Buyerdock, a specialist in digital traceability platforms for retail. This collaboration began after connections made through the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. Crucially, this new technology will become the standard for all retail in the future.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur highlighting the T. rex digital product passport.

The Digital Product Passport can be accessed by scanning a smart QR code on the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex packaging. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Everything Dinosaur Evolution range: Everything Dinosaur Evolution Models.

Defining a Digital Product Passport

A Digital Product Passport is a secure online record. It stores verified details about design, materials, and sustainability. Furthermore, it provides details on traceability. Consumers can instantly access this information by scanning a smart QR code. As a result, confidence and transparency improve.  In addition, we can customise this platform.  For example, our Tyrannosaurus rex Digital Product Passport contains photos sent into us by customers.

The new Everything Dinosaur Evolution range includes a 1:33 scale Tyrannosaurus rex with a Digital Product Passport. Developed in the UK, this model reflects the company’s commitment to responsible manufacturing.

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex digital product passport.

A view of the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex Digital Product Passport. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

According to Sue from Everything Dinosaur, the partnership brings greater accountability across the supply chain. She also highlighted the British Chamber’s role in supporting innovation. Later, Jonathan Sparkes praised Everything Dinosaur publicly for advancing customer engagement.

Sue added:

“Overall, this collaboration shows how forward-thinking businesses can combine sustainability, technology, and trust.  For us, it’s all about putting customers first.”

Everything Dinosaur’s work with Buyerdock illustrates how UK businesses are embracing innovation and international collaboration to enhance both sustainability and customer engagement.

The multi-award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Museum Quality Dinosaur Models.

18 12, 2025

Remarkable Sauropod Skin Photographed in Situ

By |2026-01-01T14:55:46+00:00December 18th, 2025|Categories: Photos/Pictures of Fossils|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur thanks the Elevation Science Institute for providing some remarkable photographs of fossilised sauropod skin.  The photographs were supplied as part of a media release reporting on the study of juvenile diplodocid integument.  The fossil material originates from the Mother’s Day Quarry (Montana, USA).  The deposits are part of the famous Morrison Formation (Upper Jurassic deposits).  The paper provides the first evidence of colour patterning in sauropod dinosaurs.

Sauropod skin impression from the Mother's Day Quarry.

In situ skin impression photo. Picture credit: Skye Walker/Elevation Science Institute.

Picture credit: Skye Walker/Elevation Science Institute

The picture (above) shows a sauropod skin fossil exposed on the surface of the dig site.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the scientific paper: Sauropod Dinosaur Skin Study Reveals Colour Patterning.

Integumentary Fossils

Integumentary fossils such as the ones used in this new study representing sauropod skin help to provide an understanding of sauropod physiology. In addition, ideas about life reconstructions and their colouration can be presented.  Writing in the open-access Royal Society Open Science, the researchers used scanning electron microscopy to reveal two fossilised epidermal layers in the diplodocid scales.  These layers varied in their microbody and carbon density.

The presence of two preserved microbodies with different shapes in the fossil scales of juvenile sauropods is interpreted as fossil melanosomes within preserved epidermis. Sauropods could have been more colourful than previously thought.

One of the authors of the study Tess Gallagher (University of Bristol) discussed this research when she met up with us at DinoCon. We congratulate Tess and the rest of the team on their remarkable research, and we wish them every success with their future studies.

Corresponding author of the sauropod dinosaur skin study Tess Gallagher sitting next to a Diplodocus femur.

Researcher Tess Gallagher at the Mother’s Day Site in 2023 with a Diplodocus femur. Picture credit: Elevation Science Institute.

Picture credit: Elevation Science Institute

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from the Elevation Science Institute for Natural History Exploration in the compilation of this article.

The scientific paper: “Fossilized melanosomes reveal colour patterning of a sauropod dinosaur” by Tess Gallagher, Dan Folkes, Michael Pittman, Tom G. Kaye, Glenn W. Storrs and Jason Schein published in the Royal Society Open Science.

For sauropod models and other prehistoric animal figures: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

17 12, 2025

The New Rebor Goo Goo Doll Beelzebufo Model

By |2025-12-26T18:26:38+00:00December 17th, 2025|Categories: Rebor Models and Figures|0 Comments

The new Rebor Goo Goo Doll Beelzebufo figure is impressive.  This is one of two scale models of Beelzebufo ampinga that have been introduced by Rebor.  It has an articulated jaw and articulated legs.  When the legs are stretched out the figure measures twenty-six centimetres in length.  The model has been given a coat of gloss to give the impression of moist skin.  It is a stunning model.

Rebor Goo Goo Doll Beelzebufo replica.

The new for 2025 Rebor Goo Goo Doll Beelzebufo ampinga replica shown in anterior view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Rebor Goo Goo Doll Beelzebufo Replica

We suspect that the name was inspired by the American rock band the Goo Goo Dolls.  Rebor have named several models after famous pop/rock groups or rock/pop songs.  The phylogeny of this taxon remains uncertain.  Hence the two model versions.  Goo Goo Doll reminds us of Ranoidea australis, a large frog native to northern Australia.  Beelzebufo ampinga might be distantly related to this species. However, the second model variant (Little Feet) has hornlets above the eyes reminiscent of the horned frogs of South America.  When first described, it was thought that Beelzebufo was related to the horned frogs of the Southern Hemisphere.

To view the range of Rebor figures available: Rebor Models.

Rebor Beelzebufo GooGooDoll shown in anterior view,

The exact taxonomic affinity of the Beelzebufo taxon remains uncertain. The image shows the 1:2 scale Rebor Beelzebufo ampinga Goo Goo Doll version in anterior view.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“I am not sure which variant is my favourite.  Both figures show exceptional levels of detail.  The articulation enables collectors to put their prehistoric frog into a variety of poses.  We congratulate the design team at Rebor.”

An Impressive Scale Model

The Rebor Goo Goo Doll Beelzebufo model presents this prehistoric frog at an impressive 1:2 scale. It captures the broad skull and powerful jaws with striking accuracy. Fine surface detailing enhances the realism of the sculpt. As a result, this replica makes a striking and unusual centrepiece for any prehistoric animal collection.

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

16 12, 2025

Preparing Notes for an Important Press Release

By |2025-12-26T15:53:26+00:00December 16th, 2025|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates|0 Comments

New software has been installed on the Everything Dinosaur website.  This software provides information to American customers so that they can understand the new U.S. tariffs.  As a result of this innovation, team members were asked to prepare a media release for the Chamber of Commerce.  The Everything Dinosaur media release is being put together.  However, one of the requirements was to provide a brief outline of the award-winning mail order company. Time to put our heads together and devise a suitable paragraph or two.

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.  Mike and Sue have been working on a media release to highlight other achievements. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Preparing an Introduction for the Everything Dinosaur Media Release

Sometimes it can be a struggle to write about yourself. However, with perseverance we managed to put together a brief outline of our business.

Here it is:

Based in Cheshire, Everything Dinosaur is a specialist retailer and manufacturer of prehistoric animal models, toys, and figures. Founded in 2005 by Sue and Mike, the company has grown from a small mail-order business into an international brand recognised for quality, scientific accuracy, and customer service.

Trading globally, Everything Dinosaur has established a strong reputation for B2C exporting, supplying collectors and enthusiasts around the world. In 2025, the company launched its own range of scientifically accurate, museum-quality figures under the brand name Everything Dinosaur Evolution, designed in the UK, developed in the UK, and sold to the world.

Collaboration is at the heart of the business. By working with partners in academia, design, and manufacturing, Everything Dinosaur combines scientific expertise with innovation and sustainability. The company continues to inspire and educate through its unique products, demonstrating how a small independent business can make a global impact.

The multi-award-winning website of Everything Dinosaur: Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

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