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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.
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17 11, 2023

New CollectA Models for 2024 – Part 3

By |2023-11-16T23:40:55+00:00November 17th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|2 Comments

Today, we make the third announcement with regards to new CollectA prehistoric animal models for 2024. CollectA will introduce a 1:20 scale armoured dinosaur and a new set of mini-dinosaur figures.

  • CollectA mini sauropod model set.
  • CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus.

At this time, we are not sure as to when the CollectA mini-sauropod set will be available. The CollectA Polacanthus is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the middle of 2024 or thereabouts.

Team members will discuss the mini-sauropod set in detail in a future blog post. For the moment we will focus on the new for 2024 Polacanthus foxii figure.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Polacanthus figure.

If Polacanthus had a parascapular spine it was a splate. A splate being a spine raised on a plate of bone (combination of plate and spine). This has been located over the shoulder.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus

Polacanthus (P. foxii) was scientifically described in 1865. The fragmentary holotype (NHMUK PV R175) was excavated from Upper Wessex Formation strata on the Isle of Wight. Numerous other specimens have been assigned to this genus in the past. The polacanthids have undergone an extensive revision. Today, only the holotype material is assigned to P. foxii.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus.
The dermal armour of this member of the Ankylosauria clade has been carefully reconstructed on the figure. The arrangement of the spikes and bosses is largely speculative.

The animal has a triangular shaped head. It broadens out considerably towards the back of the skull. The head is more typical of an ankylosaur. The narrow skull seen in some life reconstructions has been abandoned in favour of a skull shape that reflects the known polacanthid body plan. The model has two cervical rings of armour on the neck. It may have had three rings, but the fossil record of this dinosaur is quite poor. Only two cervical rings can be demonstrated by the fossil material, so the model has just two cervical rings. The limb proportions seem appropriate and great care has been taken in the placement and orientation of the dermal armour.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus..
The Polacanthus figure shows countershading on the underside and the design team have moved away from the typical brown and rust red colouration associated with the Ankylosauria.

A Revision of the Wealden Group Armoured Dinosaurs

Work is continuing to revise and define the armoured dinosaur fossil material associated with the extensive Wealden Group. CollectA were keen to introduce a revised Polacanthus figure with a sacral shield. This new model is a considerable improvement on the CollectA Prehistoric Life Polacanthus which did not have a sacral shield.

In addition, CollectA wanted to introduce an updated figure as recent research has continued to define the genus and has led to the erection of new armoured dinosaur species. For example, earlier this year, a new Wealden Formation ankylosaur was named Vectipelta barretti.

To read about the discovery of Vectipelta: New Armoured Dinosaur Species Honours Natural History Museum Professor.

Although fossils assigned to Vectipelta were once thought to represent Polacanthus, studies have revealed that these two dinosaurs were not that closely related. In addition, Vectipelta could be as much as eight million years older than the holotype Polacanthus foxii material.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus model in dorsal view.
A prototype figure photographed in dorsal view to show the detailed armour. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the CollectA Deluxe models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.

Model Measurements

The Polacanthus figure has a declared scale of 1:20. The CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus dinosaur model measures 27.5 cm in length and the tip of the beautiful tail is held 13 cm high in the air.

The model will be available from Everything Dinosaur in the middle of 2024.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus armour.
Some of the spikes have been broken. Damaged spikes on the CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus figure are highlighted by red arrows. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the first part of our new CollectA model series: New CollectA Models Part 1.

To view part 2 of this series: New CollectA Models for 2024 Part 2.

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16 11, 2023

A Colourful and Educational Dinosaur Display Earns Praise

By |2023-11-30T09:30:26+00:00November 16th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Educational Activities, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

A colourful and educational dinosaur display spotted in a Reception classroom has been praised by Everything Dinosaur. On a visit to Micklehurst All Saints Church Primary (Ashton-under-Lyne), team members spotted the carefully crafted children’s display.

A colourful dinosaur display spotted in a Reception classroom.
A colourful dinosaur display spotted in a Reception classroom. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Dinosaur Display

The teaching team had been focusing on food chains. They had used the dinosaur term topic to help the children to understand what foods animals eat. The Reception class were keen to demonstrate their knowledge. The children eagerly pointed out which dinosaurs ate meat and which ones ate plants.

For inspirational dinosaur themed toys and games: Dinosaur Toys and Gifts.

As part of the varied term topic, the children had been making replicas of fossils. Some of these fossil replicas were on display in the classroom.

Fossil replicas that have been painted in silver or gold as part of the dinosaur display.
Fossil replicas that have been painted in bronze, silver or gold as part of the dinosaur display. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Praising the Children and the Teaching Team

The fossil replicas had been created by pressing dinosaur models into salt dough. These objects had been painted a variety of metallic colours. The children’s artworks certainly made a colourful dinosaur display in the classroom.

We tested the children’s understanding of food chains. Some of the more capable learners were happy to identify which dinosaurs may have been omnivorous.

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A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order company commented:

“We remember visiting the school back in March 2019. At the time we remarked on the beautiful school displays. The children had enjoyed their prehistoric animal themed term topic. They were eager to highlight which parts of the dinosaur display that they had personally contributed to.”

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15 11, 2023

Counting with Dinosaurs Helping Children to Gain Confidence

By |2023-11-22T12:23:46+00:00November 15th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Early Years Foundation Reception, Educational Activities, Main Page, Press Releases, Teaching|0 Comments

Whilst searching for an image in the Everything Dinosaur database, we came across a photograph of a counting with dinosaurs exercise. The picture had been taken on a visit to Whirley Primary in Cheshire back in 2019. The teaching team had launched an imaginative dinosaur-themed term topic. Everything Dinosaur team members were invited into the school to explain all about dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs and fossils help children with maths by counting with dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs and fossils help young children with numbers. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Counting with Dinosaurs

The reception class had been struggling with addition and subtraction. The teaching team developed some simple prehistoric-animal themed counting exercises to help the children to become more confident. After our visit, we supplied the school with some additional, free teaching resources.

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A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We supplied the school with some additional teaching materials. Lesson plans and supporting materials to assist with the scheme of work were emailed. It is always a pleasure to help schools. We do our best to assist the teaching teams.”

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14 11, 2023

CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus Video Review

By |2023-11-15T10:07:05+00:00November 14th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

The next Everything Dinosaur YouTube review will feature the recently announced new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus model. It is likely to be posted up on the company’s YouTube channel later this week. The video will feature a Dreadnoughtus 1:100 scale prototype figure.

CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus video review.
We will post up shortly (within 2-3 days) a video review featuring a CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus prototype dinosaur model. The video will be hosted on the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe scale models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Age of Dinosaurs Models.

CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus YouTube Video Review

A spokesperson for the UK-based mail order company explained that the video was currently being edited and there was a short section describing the fossil discovery still to be filmed. It was hoped that the YouTube video would be posted up in a few days.

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CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus in posterior view.
The CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus in posterior view.

Dreadnoughtus was scientifically described in 2014 (Lacovara et al). Although body mass estimates have been challenged it remains one of the largest terrestrial vertebrates known to science. The genus contains a single species D. schrani. Two skeletons were found, and between them about 45% of the total skeleton of this huge titanosaur has been documented and described.

Dreadnoughtus Video

The video will highlight some of the features on the prototype model. It will cover colour choice, the arrangement of the dermal armour and the inclusion of thumb claws. The narrator will ask what other sauropod figures would you like CollectA to make?

This video is one of a series of Everything Dinosaur YouTube videos that focus on the new model introductions from CollectA. The CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus video review will be posted up on the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel in a few days.

The actual model will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur early in 2024.

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13 11, 2023

Haolonggood Asks for Feedback from Customers

By |2023-11-13T15:54:47+00:00November 13th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|5 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has been contacted by Haolonggood with a request to provide feedback. Our Chinese chums would like to know what people think of the Haolonggood dinosaur models. Customers of Everything Dinosaur are aware of how well-connected team members are. We are happy to pass on comments and feedback on behalf of our customers. In addition, Haolonggood have asked for some suggestions for new dinosaur figures. We would be delighted to pass on these suggestions.

Haolonggood asking for feedback.
Haolonggood have asked Everything Dinosaur customers for feedback on their existing model range and for suggestions for new Haolonggood dinosaur models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Haolonggood dinosaur figures: Haolonggood Dinosaur Figures.

Feedback on Haolonggood Dinosaur Models

The team at Haolonggood have asked two specific questions:

  • What do our customers like about Haolonggood models?
  • What other dinosaur models would you like Haolonggood to develop?

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that it was always helpful to receive feedback from customers. Manufacturers also benefitted from comments made by customers and dinosaur model fans.

The spokesperson added:

“Haolonggood were keen to listen to model collectors and they recently amended their Ouranosaurus figure, improving the manus. The changes were made in line with customer expectations.”

To read more about the changes to the Haolonggood Ouranosaurus model: Haolonggood Ouranosaurus with Thumb Spike?

New Model Suggestions

Haolonggood have challenged model collectors to propose new figures for their extensive range. Everything Dinosaur is looking forward to passing on the suggestions. The company has received several already, quite an eclectic range, more theropods as well as ornithischians.

Which dinosaurs would you like Haolonggood to make a model of? Perhaps you would want to see more carnivorous dinosaurs with lips, or maybe you might want to see a marine reptile or pterosaur figure?

We look forward to passing on the feedback.

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12 11, 2023

New Dinosaur Skeleton Beanie Hat

By |2023-11-14T15:11:58+00:00November 12th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

In stock at Everything Dinosaur a dinosaur skeleton beanie hat. Made from super comfortable, 100% cotton a dinosaur hat suitable for children from three years and upwards. The beanie hat features the skull of a famous meat-eating dinosaur.

Dinosaur skeleton beanie hat.
A wonderful dinosaur skeleton beanie hat. Made from 100% cotton the beanie hat features the skeleton of a carnivorous dinosaur.

A Dinosaur Skeleton Beanie Hat

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that this new hat was part of their clothing range aimed at children. It is an ideal hat for a young palaeontologist. The hat is machine washable, and made from 100% breathable cotton.

The spokesperson explained that the product label states that this is a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton beanie hat. However, we and many young dinosaur fans we suspect, will know that the skeleton featured is not a T. rex.

To view the range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal themed clothing available from Everything Dinosaur: Dinosaur Themed Clothing and Accessories.

Dinosaur Beanie Hats

They saying goes “if you want to get ahead, get a hat”. Recently, Everything Dinosaur introduced a special beanie hat for adults. This beanie hat features the Everything Dinosaur logo and it was inspired by the headgear worn in the Everything Dinosaur warehouse.

Everything Dinosaur beanie hat.
The exclusive Everything Dinosaur beanie hat is now in stock. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the extensive range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal models, clothing and toys available from the company’s website: Everything Dinosaur.

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11 11, 2023

The Super Senses of Thescelosaurus

By |2023-11-11T06:24:16+00:00November 11th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal News Stories, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Palaeontological articles|0 Comments

A newly published scientific paper, examining the skull of a bird-hipped dinosaur (Thescelosaurus neglectus), suggests that this dinosaur had remarkable senses. CT scans of the skull suggest that this Late Cretaceous herbivore possessed a unique combination of traits and indicate that Thescelosaurus may have spent at least some of the time underground. The study is the first to link a specific suite of sensory abilities with dinosaur behaviour.

If you live alongside Tyrannosaurus rex, then having a burrow or den to hide in might prove to be an effective survival strategy.

Studying the Skull of “Willo”

The skull used in the study comes from “Willo”, which is part of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences vertebrate collection. Thescelosaurus is a member of the Ornithischia. The genus was erected in 1913. It measured around four metres in length and weighed around 340 kilograms. That is about as heavy as a Jersey cow. In an ecosystem which included Triceratops, Edmontosaurus as well as T. rex, Thescelosaurus tends to be overlooked.

Thescelosaurus and super senses.
A newly published scientific paper which undertook a detailed analysis of the skull of a Thescelosaurus suggests that this relatively small, Late Cretaceous dinosaur may have lived underground.

Picture credit: Anthony Hutchings

Thescelosaurus neglectus – “Wonderful, Overlooked Lizard”

The binomial scientific name of this dinosaur translates as “wonderful, overlooked lizard”. However, undeterred by this dinosaur’s lack of sharp teeth, dermal armour, crests or horns – traits associated with some of its contemporaries, Dr David Button (Bristol University) began studying Thescelosaurus.

Dr Button built up a detailed, three-dimensional model of the skull using multiple CT scans. The brain and the inner ear were reconstructed. This allowed the researchers to determine the size of the brain and to build up a picture of the dinosaur’s senses.

Dr Button commented:

“We found that the olfactory bulbs – the regions of the brain that process smell – were very well developed in Thescelosaurus. They were relatively larger than those of any other dinosaur we know of so far, and similar to those of living alligators, which can smell a drop of blood from miles away.”

Dr Button added:

“Thescelosaurus may have used its similarly powerful sense of smell to instead find buried plant foods like roots and tubers. It also had an unusually well-developed sense of balance, helping it to pinpoint its body position in 3D space, another trait often found in burrowing animals.”

There is More to Thescelosaurus

Co-author of the paper, published in Scientific Reports, Dr Lindsay Zanno (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences), stated:

“The irony is that palaeontologists generally think of these animals as pretty boring. When we first looked at our results we thought, yeah, this animal is plain as toast. But then we took a big step back and realised there was something unique about the combination of Willo’s sensory strengths and weaknesses.”

A drawing of Thescelosaurus.
A new species of Thescelosaurus (T. assiniboiensis ) was described in 2011. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Limited Hearing

The scientists calculated that the hearing range of Thescelosaurus neglectus was extremely limited. It could only hear about 15% of the frequencies humans can detect, and between 4% to 7% of what dogs and cats can hear. In particular, T. neglectus was bad at hearing high-pitched sounds.

Dr Zanno explained:

“We found that Thescelosaurus heard low frequency sounds best, and that the range of frequencies it could hear overlaps with T. rex. This doesn’t tell us they were adapted to hearing T. rex vocalise, but it certainly didn’t hurt them to know when a major predator was tooling about in the area. More interesting to us was the fact that these particular deficiencies are often associated with animals that spend time underground.”

However, the researchers discovered that this dinosaur did have an excellent sense of smell.

T. neglectus may not have been particularly clever, not even for a dinosaur. It may have had limited hearing, but it had powerful arms and legs, a superb sense of balance and spatial awareness coupled with a keen sense of smell. These are all typical characteristics found in extant vertebrates that spend time underground or engage in digging behaviours.

Dr Button summarised the study:

“While we can’t say definitively that these animals lived part of their lives underground, we know that their ancestors did. This fact, together with their unique combination of sensory abilities, strongly suggests T. neglectus engaged in similar behaviours.”

Thescelosaurus neglectus – Not a “Boring” Dinosaur

Dr Zanno concluded:

“We still don’t know the sensory abilities of most dinosaurs. That makes it difficult to link these traits to specific lifestyles with confidence, but it also means there are plenty of cool discoveries to come. The idea that there might have been dinosaurs living under the feet of T. rex and Triceratops is fascinating. No matter what, we now know for certain that T. neglectus isn’t boring.”

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

The scientific paper: “Neuroanatomy of the late Cretaceous Thescelosaurus neglectus (Neornithischia: Thescelosauridae) reveals novel ecological specialisations within Dinosauria” by David Button and Lindsay Zanno published in Scientific Reports.

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10 11, 2023

New CollectA Models for 2024 – Part 2

By |2023-11-09T23:14:21+00:00November 10th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur in collaboration with CollectA makes the second announcement about new for 2024 CollectA prehistoric animal models. Today, we can introduce two new CollectA dinosaurs namely:

  • A CollectA Deluxe 1:100 scale Dreadnoughtus.
  • CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor in 1:6 scale.

The CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus is scheduled to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur early in 2024. Dinosaur fans will have to wait a little longer for the new Velociraptor figure. It is expected later in the year.

CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus

CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe 1:100 scale Dreadnoughtus dinosaur model. A photograph of a model prototype. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Formally named and described in 2014 (Lacovara et al), Dreadnoughtus (D. schrani) is one of the largest terrestrial vertebrates known to science. Most super-sized titanosaurs are described from fragmentary material. Dreadnoughtus is an exception, approximately 45% of the skeleton was recovered. These fossils have provided palaeontologists with new information on the anatomy of giant dinosaurs.

Dreadnoughtus model scars.
The Dreadnoughtus fossil material comes from the Cerro Fortaleza Formation and there are theropods known from these deposits too, but not super-sized carnivores. The megaraptoran Orkoraptor is probably the largest carnivorous dinosaur, scars on the legs of Dreadnoughtus indicate attacks from packs of these animals, but they did not really stand much chance of bringing this huge dinosaur down. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe 1:100 scale Dreadnoughtus measures 32 cm in length and that beautiful head stands approximately 23.5 cm off the ground.

Dreadnoughtus damage.
One of the large scutes on the back of Dreadnoughtus has been damaged. Probably through intraspecific combat. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

To view the current CollectA Deluxe models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.

CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor

Next year (2024) marks the centenary of the scientific description of Velociraptor. This famous dinosaur (Velociraptor mongoliensis) was first described in 1924 (Osborn). To commemorate the hundred years since this dinosaur was first named, CollectA have introduced a 1:6 scale figure that reflects the very latest research.

CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor figure in 1:6 scale. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor depicts this iconic dinosaur as an extremely agile and active animal. The plumage has been updated and the Velociraptor figure sports a propatagium, a flap of soft tissue linking the wrists to the shoulders, a feature it shares with living birds that can fly.

CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor wing.
A close-up view of the detailed wing. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The integumentary covering reflects the latest scientific thinking, and the Velociraptor is portrayed as a dynamic, extremely active animal.

CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor in anterior view.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor figure depicts this theropod as a lithe and very agile predator. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The new 1:6 scale Velociraptor measures 32 cm long and that magnificent tail tip is around 16.5 cm off the ground.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The new CollectA Dreadnoughtus is expected in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2024. The new Velociraptor is expected to arrive a little later in the year.

To view the first part of our new CollectA model series: New CollectA Models for 2024 (Part 1).

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9 11, 2023

CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach Video Review

By |2023-11-09T15:30:44+00:00November 9th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has posted up a video review of the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach pterosaur model. This video review featuring a prototype figure has been posted on the company’s YouTube channel.

The video lasts a little under twelve minutes and consists of a model review plus some information on the Dearc sgiathanach fossil material.

Everything Dinosaur’s video review of the recently announced CollectA Deluxe 1:3 scale Dearc pterosaur figure.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

The CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach Pterosaur figure

The new for 2024 pterosaur replica is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur early in 2024. We do not know at this stage when it will arrive. However, team members promise to keep pterosaur model fans informed via the company’s social media platforms.

To view the current range of CollectA Deluxe prehistoric animal scale models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.

CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach in anterior view.
The Dearc sgiathanach model in anterior view. The pterosaur has an articulated lower jaw.

Video Contents

The stunning, single fossil specimen was discovered by University of Edinburgh PhD student Amelia Penny during a field trip to Brother’s Point on the Isle of Skye (2017). In our video review we highlight how the colour scheme chosen reflects this pterosaur’s Scottish links.

The video is split into several chapters:

0:00 – Introduction New CollectA Dearc Figure.
0:35 – The Dearc Prototype.
1:41 – Subscribe!
1:52 – Dearc Colouration.
2:51 – Links with Skye and Scotland.
3:32 – Teeth on the Model.
4:44 – Size of the Model.
5:48 – Fossil Discovery.
7:01 – Close view of the Head.
7:44 – Sub-adult Specimen.
8:20 – Pteroid Bones.
8:39 – Uropatagium.
9:17 – Available early 2024.
9:48 – Question of the Day! What other type of pterosaur would you like CollectA to make a model of?
10:35 – Buying CollectA Figures.

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A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that the company planned to post up more information about new for 2024 CollectA prehistoric animals next Friday (10th November).

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8 11, 2023

The New PNSO Samuel the Alamosaurus Model

By |2024-03-09T15:03:38+00:00November 8th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

PNSO is to add a replica of the Late Cretaceous Alamosaurus to its model range. This superb replica of a North American sauropod is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur before the end of the year. The PNSO Alamosaurus dinosaur model measures 41.5 cm long. The Alamosaurus figure is 18.5 cm tall.

PNSO Samuel the Alamosaurus dinosaur model.
The superb PNSO Samuel the Alamosaurus dinosaur model is roaming the landscape.

The PNSO Alamosaurus Dinosaur Model

Samuel the Alamosaurus is the latest sauropod to be added to the impressive PNSO model range. It will be supplied with a Sci-Art, colour poster (A3-sized). In addition, a QR code on the packaging will link customers to a video about this huge dinosaur. The Alamosaurus packaging will also contain a 64-page, full-colour booklet illustrating this herbivore.

PNSO Samuel the Alamosaurus accessories.
The new for late 2023 PNSO Alamosaurus model is supplied with an A3-sized colour poster and a 64-page booklet.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models.

Alamosaurus sanjuanensis

Alamosaurus sanjuanensis was named and described in 1922. Fossils associated with this huge dinosaur have been found in numerous Upper Cretaceous exposures covering the south-western United States. Size estimates vary, but a body length of around thirty metres has been proposed. Alamosaurus is the largest dinosaur described to date from Upper Cretaceous deposits of North America.

The notes that Everything Dinosaur received from PNSO made no reference to model scale. If this dinosaur did have a length of around thirty metres, then the PNSO Alamosaurus figure would be in an approximate scale of 1:72.

PNSO Samuel the Alamosaurus model measurements.
This impressive titanosaur figure stands 28.5 cm high and is 41.5 cm in length.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that the PNSO Alamosaurus was due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the middle of December (2023).

The spokesperson added:

“This is a fine titanosaur replica. We note that the design team at PNSO have added dermal armour. We think this is a hypothetical reconstruction. Although dermal armour is known in other titanosaurs, we are not sure whether fossilised scutes or osteoderms have been directly assigned to this genus.”

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