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.
The Rebor Sarcosuchus imperator models are now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. These two, amazing prehistoric crocodile figures arrived yesterday. There is “Lica” in the Lake colour scheme and “Lica” in the River colour scheme. Both figures are supplied with a drowned, juvenile Nigersaurus accessory.
The box contents of the Sarcosuchus prehistoric crocodile figures from Rebor. These are 1:35 scale figures with “Lica” River (left) and “Lica” Lake on the right. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the range of Rebor replicas and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Figures and Models.
Sarcosuchus with a Flexible Tail
The Rebor Sarcosuchus imperator models are supplied with separate tails and bodies. To create the Sarcosuchus figure, simply insert the tail plug into the body cavity. Dipping the tail plug in hot water or adding a drop of vegetable oil to help lubricate the plug will help with the insertion.
The Sarcosuchus models have flexible tails. Therefore, these prehistoric crocodiles can be posed in different positions.
Take care when opening the jaws. We suggest dipping the jaws in hot water before easing them open.
The Rebor Sarcosuchus models have flexible tails. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Rebor Sarcosuchus imperator Models
The Rebor Sarcosuchus imperator models have a declared scale of 1:35. When assembled each prehistoric crocodile figure is approximately 45 cm in length. The models are supplied with a drowned juvenile Nigersaurus replica. It can be placed in the jaws to give the impression that the Sarcosuchus has grabbed a sauropod.
The “Lica” Lake colour variant of the Rebor Sarcosuchus imperator figure holding the drowned Nigersaurus.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised Rebor for their stunning prehistoric crocodile creations.
The Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Mosasaurus Dragon Spirit 1:35 scale marine reptile model is in stock. This limited-edition and stunning prehistoric animal collectable is available from Everything Dinosaur. One small production run has been scheduled. Nanmu Studio have no plans to make any more.
The figure is huge. On its beautiful and detailed display base the Mosasaurus stands over half a metre tall.
How to demonstrate the size of this figure? Fortunately, we have Sue who harnessed her inner Dragon Spirit to highlight just how big this amazing marine reptile is.
A picture is worth a thousand words…
The spectacular limited-edition Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Mosasaurus Dragon Spirit model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Mosasaurus Dragon Spirit
The Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Mosasaurus Dragon Spirit stands 51.5 cm tall. Sue struggles to look over the Mosasaurus box when she is holding it, the box is that big. This is an effective demonstration of just how colossal this figure is. It also highlights what a fantastic job Nanmu Studio did on the product packaging artwork.
The stunning Nanmu Studio Spinosaurus Pharaoh dinosaur model has arrived at Everything Dinosaur. This is a deluxe Spinosaurus figure with a beautiful, but rather gory display base.
The beautiful but rather gory Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Spinosaurus 2.0 Supplanter Pharaoh complete with display base.
The Nanmu Studio Spinosaurus Pharaoh is aptly named. After all fossils of the iconic Spinosaurus aegyptiacus are known from Egypt. Spinosaurus could be the largest terrestrial carnivore that ever lived. Size estimates vary, but many palaeontologists estimate that Spinosaurus could have been more than 14 metres in length. This figure is not quite so huge, but it still measures an impressive 42 cm long and it stands around 21 cm tall. The Nanmu Studio Spinosaurus Pharaoh has a declared scale of 1:35.
Nanmu Studio Spinosaurus Pharaoh in 1:35 scale.
A Deluxe Display Base
The display base for this detailed figure features the severed head of a Tyrannosaurus rex. Debris from a plane is also included. The model represents a classic scene from the third movie in the “Jurassic Park” film franchise. This film released in 2001 introduced cinema audiences to Spinosaurus. In the famous scene a Spinosaurus kills a T. rex in an epic fight.
The dinosaur display base has incredible detail. It measures approximately 20 cm in length. The display base is 11 cm across at its widest part.
The display base for the Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Supplanter Spinosaurus Pharaoh features the severed head of a Tyrannosaurus rex.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur welcomed the new Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series figure. In addition, the colour scheme and the model’s details were praised.
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Everything Dinosaur team members took some photographs of the London Natural History Museum Baryonyx exhibit during a visit to the Museum in the summer. The first skeletal remains of this iconic theropod were discovered forty years ago. This dinosaur was formally named and described in 1986 (Baryonyx walkeri).
The mounted cast of the Baryonyx skeleton on display at the London Natural History Museum. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A Museum Baryonyx Exhibit
Baryonyx was named by British palaeontologists Alan J. Charig and Angela Milner, based on about 70 percent of the skeleton. The holotype was originally known as BMNH R9951, however, it was later re-catalogued as NHMUK VP R9951. It remains one of the most complete theropod fossil skeletons known from the British Isles. It is also one of the most complete examples of a spinosaurid known to science.
The museum Baryonyx exhibit (pictured above), is not made up of the actual fossil bones. Instead, the mounted skeleton is made up of casts and reconstructed skeletal material.
The new for 2021 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Baryonyx dinosaur model. A typical replica of Baryonyx walkeri.
Numerous Baryonyx replicas have been produced. It remains a popular theropod dinosaur. The image (above) shows the 2021 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Baryonyx figure.
The London Natural History Museum display also includes several Baryonyx fossil casts. These exhibits highlight important characteristics of the fossil skeleton. Team members at Everything Dinosaur took the opportunity to admire the cast of the premaxilla and a partial maxilla on display.
Casts of the preserved premaxilla and the maxilla of Baryonyx on display at the London Natural History Museum. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that Baryonyx walkeri was one of their favourite British theropod dinosaurs. Although, they did concede that fossil specimens from elsewhere in the world had been assigned to this genus.
Everything Dinosaur team members treated themselves to a visit to a local garage kit show yesterday. The event was held at the Canalside Conference Centre in our home town. Some exhibitors and collectors had visited our offices and warehouse late last week. It was an ideal opportunity for them to pick up one or two prehistoric animal figures to go with their own monster models.
We were able to visit and to meet some of the extremely talented model makers and exhibitors. There were amazing models on display including many figures inspired by monsters from movies and science fiction. There were some excellent dinosaur dioramas on display too.
A garage kit show featuring fabulous monster models. This free to enter exhibition attracted monster model fans from all over the UK. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Monster Models
The model displays were amazing. There were all sorts of dioramas to admire, from tributes to Ray Harryhausen to military figures and Hammer Horror ghouls. Monster models including Godzilla, Medusa and many figures from the Warhammer franchise were on display. It was difficult to decide which diorama was our favourite.
We were asked lots of questions about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. We passed on some information about recent dinosaur fossil discoveries and new research.
We were able to talk to the very friendly model collectors and enthusiasts about their hobby and we provided advice on which, inexpensive models to purchase to use in dioramas and prehistoric landscapes. One of the ranges we recommended was the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Prehistoric Life model range.
Everything Dinosaur has provided details of the Safari Ltd model retirements for 2023. The list includes dinosaurs and prehistoric mammals. Ten prehistoric animal figures that Everything Dinosaur stocks are being withdrawn. Items previously retired such as the Wild Safari Edmontosaurus and the Vagaceratops are now running low, as inventory in the distribution chain is used up.
Confirmation of Safari Ltd model retirements for 2023. The year when the figure was introduced is also recorded. Several figures that were introduced in 2020 are being withdrawn and they are now out of production.
The image (above) shows the models that are being retired. The Vagaceratops and the Wild Safari Edmontosaurus are also officially withdrawn, Everything Dinosaur still has these models available. However, we will not be able to replenish stock. Once current stock has sold out, that will be that.
The baby Pteranodon figure (S301329) and the tube of baby dinosaur models (S90075) are also being retired by Safari Ltd.
The list of retired figures and when the model was first introduced is provided below:
Uintatherium (introduced in 2018). Qianzhousaurus (introduced in 2020). Concavenator (introduced in 2020). Shringasaurus (introduced in 2020). Edmontosaurus (introduced in 2020). Diabloceratops (introduced in 2013. Deinocheirus (introduced in 2017). Psittacosaurus (introduced in 2017). Shunosaurus (introduced in 2016). Citipati (introduced in 2019). Vagaceratops (previously retired) Edmontosaurus (previously retired).
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed, that at present there were no plans for Safari Ltd to retire any other prehistoric animal figures for 2023/4.
The spokesperson added:
“We are sorry to see these models being withdrawn. However, we will retain our current pricing policy and not seek to exploit commercially any model becoming rarer. We do like to alert collectors to model retirements, by doing this, collectors have a chance to acquire the model without having to pay excessive prices.”
Our thanks to dinosaur fan and model collector William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a review of the PNSO Albertosaurus. William wrote to Everything Dinosaur and explained how Albertosaurus was named and scientifically described. He commented that in 1905 Henry Fairfield Osborn had just presented his paper describing a new North American theropod Tyrannosaurus rex. The Albertosaurus genus was also erected in 1905.
The PNSO Albertosaurus dinosaur figure shown in lateral view. A dinosaur fan has submitted a review of this new PNSO theropod to Everything Dinosaur.
The reviewer added:
“Almost as a footnote at the end of his paper, Osborn named Albertosaurus sarcophagus. Named in honour of the newly founded Canadian province of Alberta from which the type specimen was unearthed. Thus, we see the founding of the first two great houses of the Tyrannosauridae to the south the Tyrannosaurinae to the north the gracile Albertosaurinae.”
PNSO Albertosaurus dinosaur models in the Everything Dinosaur warehouse. The model is supplied with a transparent support stand, a Sci-Art poster and an illustrated colour booklet. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
PNSO Albertosaurus Reviewed
In the email to Everything Dinosaur, the reviewer praised the PNSO Albertosaurus figure. It was stated that this was an amazing and highly detailed sculpt. The choice of colour scheme and the firm, articulated jaw were highlighted.
William commented:
“Finally, I own a truly accurate yet handsome Albertosaurus with that special PNSO touch we have come to love. From sculpt to skin texture all fused with the natural warm skin tones no need of garish colours. Finalising in the wonderful yet unique horned head with a firm articulated jaw. “Wally” is captured as in mid stride as in pursuit no boring or dull figures that are vaguely standing but glimpses of a living animals as in life never boring or static is what all models should portray LIFE!!!!. Thanks Everything Dinosaur.”
The PNSO Wally the Albertosaurus dinosaur model has an articulated jaw.
Our thanks to William for sending to Everything Dinosaur his PNSO Albertosaurus dinosaur model review.
A fabulous dinosaur artwork created from drawings of children’s hands was spotted during a visit to a school to conduct a dinosaur and fossil workshop. The colourful dinosaur complete with big eyes and a pointed tail was on display outside a classroom.
A “handy” way to create a prehistoric animal in the classroom. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Dinosaur Artwork
During our many visits to schools we have seen numerous examples of dinosaur inspired artwork. This particular piece caught our eye, as its design meant that every child in the class has had the opportunity to participate. Drawings of the children’s hands made up the dinosaur’s body. In the bright and spacious classroom, the children had built prehistoric animal dioramas using shoe boxes to house their dinosaur models.
The Everything Dinosaur website is user-friendly and so easy to navigate. It is jam-packed with lots of prehistoric animal themed gifts and toys. There are drawing activity sets too. Perhaps you will be inspired to create your own dinosaur artwork.
A pair of limited-edition Haolonggood models are being offered for sale. These fantastic dinosaur figures are limited to a production run of just 150 models. The replicas are made from high grade polyurethane and advanced resin. Each figure is supplied with its own beautiful display base. The dinosaurs featured are Daspletosaurus torosus and Pachyrhinosaurus. The models are in 1:20 scale.
Two limited-edition Haolonggood models. An amazing sculpture of the tyrannosaur Daspletosaurus torosus and a brilliant ceratopsian complete with display base (Pachyrhinosaurus).
Limited-edition Haolonggood Models
The two dinosaurs are due to be made in the autumn and should be ready for delivery to customers in time for Christmas (estimate).
Here are the details:
(A). 1:20 Scale Daspletosaurus torosus
A limited-edition (only 150 made) 1:20 scale figure of Daspletosaurus torosus complete with a display base. Model measures 46 cm long, 14 cm wide and stands 19 cm high. Weight 3 kgs. Designed by the chief designer at Haolonggood, hand-painted by Black Mamba artists and made from high grade polyurethane and advanced resin. Age restriction 15+. Scheduled for delivery December 2023. Guide price £299.00 plus shipping (September 2023).
The spectacular 1:20 scale Daspletosaurus torosus dinosaur sculpture.
(B) 1:20 Scale Pachyrhinosaurus spp.
A limited-edition (only 150 made) 1:20 scale replica of Pachyrhinosaurus complete with display base. Model measures 31 cm long, 12 cm wide and stands 18 cm high. Weight 3-4 kgs. Designed by the chief designer at Haolonggood, hand-painted by Black Mamba artists and made from high grade polyurethane and advanced resin. Age restriction 15+. Scheduled for delivery December 2023. Guide price £249.00 plus shipping (September 2023).
The 1:20 scale Pachyrhinosaurus limited-edition model in lateral view.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“As a way of celebrating the partnership between Haolonggood and Everything Dinosaur these two limited-edition figures are being produced. They are simply fabulous and only 150 painted figures of each dinosaur are available in the entire world. We have received numerous enquiries about them already. Haolonggood are building a formidable reputation in the model making market.”
Scientists have described the first dicraeosaurid sauropod dinosaur known from India. The dinosaur, named Tharosaurus indicus roamed northwestern India during the Middle Jurassic. At around 167 million years old, Tharosaurus indicus represents the earliest diplodocoid dinosaur described to date. It lived at least ten million years earlier than famous North American diplodocids such as Apatosaurus and Diplodocus, to which it was distantly related.
The fragmentary and disarticulated fossils consisting of vertebra and a solitary rib are believed to represent a single animal. The fossils were excavated from shale deposits just north of the village of Jethwai in Rajasthan State. The area is hot and arid, and it is known as the Great Indian Desert or the Thar Desert. The genus name of this new dinosaur references the Thar Desert, in recognition of the location of the fossil finds. The specific name honours the country of origin – India.
The fossil material was excavated from a bedding plane located at the base of the Fort Member (Jaisalmer Formation) with represents an early to middle Bathonian faunal stage deposition.
The Dicraeosauridae
The dicraeosaurids are a clade of small-bodied diplodocoid sauropods classified by their distinctive vertebrae with long paired neural spines. They are both temporally and geographically dispersed with fossils found in Africa, South America as well as China and the USA. The discovery of Tharosaurus extends their temporal range from the Bathonian faunal stage of the Middle Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous.
A scale drawing of the first dicraeosaurid to be described – Dicraeosaurus (1914). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The dicraeosaurid illustration (above) is based on the Haolonggood Dicraeosaurus 1:35 scale replica.
The research team suggest that Tharosaurus indicus is a relic of a sauropod lineage that originated in India and underwent rapid dispersal across the rest of Pangaea. Writing in the academic journal “Scientific Research”, the scientists conclude that this fossil discovery provides new insights into sauropod diversity. It also has important implications for the origin and dispersal of neosauropod dinosaurs.
The Sauropoda is thought to have originated in the Late Triassic/Early Jurassic. The origin and radiation of the Neosauropoda and its major clades (Macronaria and the Diplodocoidea) remains contentious. Non-neosauropods were restricted to eastern Gondwana (Zimbabwe and India) and parts of Laurasia (China, Germany and Thailand) during the Late Triassic/Early Jurassic. This suggests that there were barriers preventing their dispersal to the Americas and the most southerly portions of Gondwana. Although preservation and sampling biases cannot be ruled out, neosauropods possibly appeared during the late Early or early Middle Jurassic. The geologically youngest forms being associated with the Americas and Asia.
Tharosaurus indicus – Helping to Clarify Neosauropoda Evolution
Tharosaurus indicus is among the earlier-diverging dicraeosaurid dinosaurs, and its stratigraphic age (Bathonian) makes it the earliest known diplodocoid dinosaur globally. The authors of the paper stress the importance of the Lower and Middle Jurassic deposits of India and propose that further fossil discoveries will help to clarify the evolutionary history of the Neosauropoda.
The scientific paper: “Fossils of the oldest diplodocoid dinosaur suggest India was a major centre for neosauropod radiation” by Sunil Bajpai, Debajit Datta, Pragya Pandey, Triparna Ghosh, Krishna Kumar and Debasish Bhattacharya published in Scientific Reports.
