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 PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong dinosaur model is in stock at Everything Dinosaur. The latest PNSO new for 2022 prehistoric animal model has arrived at Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse. Team members at the UK-based mail order company have been busy contacting all those customers who requested that they be alerted when this new Jurassic sauropod figure arrived.
The PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong dinosaur model has arrived at Everything Dinosaur. Team members inspect boxes and check contents prior to booking this new for 2022 sauropod figure into stock.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur reported that the cartons containing the PNSO Lingwulong would be checked over before all the boxes were put on pallets once again and stored in the PNSO designated area of the company’s warehouse.
The picture (above) shows some cartons in one of the packing rooms having been opened and the contents checked over.
Posters and booklet for the PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong dinosaur model. The new for 2022 PNSO diplodocoid figure is supplied with a prehistoric animal poster and a full-colour, 64-page booklet. A QR code can be scanned which allows access to a short video that explains how this new dinosaur model was created.
Model Measurements
The Lingwulong model is quite large, it measures around 47.5 cm in length and stands approximately 13.5 cm tall.
To view the PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong dinosaur model and the rest of the figures in the extensive PNSO prehistoric animal model range, take a look at the PNSO section of Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: PNSO Lingwulong and Other Jurassic Dinosaur Models.
Newly published research suggests that super-sized theropod dinosaurs such as Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex evolved different shaped eye sockets to better withstand high bite forces. That is the conclusion postulated in a scientific paper published today in “Communications Biology”.
Dinosaur Skulls
In the majority of vertebrates including most of the Dinosauria, the eye socket (orbit) is just a circular hole in the skull housing the eyeball. However, eye socket shape is very different in large, dinosaur carnivores (Theropoda).
Only large theropod dinosaurs with a skull length in excess of 1 metre evolved different eye socket shapes. Herbivorous dinosaurs such as Triceratops and Stegosaurus retained circular orbits. Picture credit: The University of Birmingham.
Dinosaur’s Evolved Different Orbit Shapes to Accommodate Stronger Bites
In the new study, University of Birmingham researchers examined the unusual, elliptical, keyhole-shaped or oval eye sockets found in predatory dinosaurs. They postulate that these orbit shapes could have evolved to help the skull absorb the impact as these carnivores attacked or fed on prey.
Author of the scientific paper, Dr Stephan Lautenschlager (Senior Lecturer for Palaeobiology at the University of Birmingham), analysed the shape of the eye sockets of around five hundred different dinosaurs and related species.
Dr Lautenschlager explained:
“The results show that only some dinosaurs had eye sockets that were elliptical or keyhole-shaped. However, all of those were large, carnivorous dinosaurs with skull lengths of one metre or more.”
Computer modelling was used to assess bite force stresses on skulls. The results demonstrated that skulls with a circular orbit were more prone to high stresses during biting.
Elliptical or keyhole-shaped orbits were better able to cope with the stresses on the skull generated by strong bite forces. The darker the shading the lower the bite force stress on that part of the skull. Picture credit: The University of Birmingham.
Accommodating Bite Force Stress
Stresses on the bones surrounding the eye were reduced when other non-circular orbit models were analysed in the computer tests. This suggests that large theropods evolved non-circular orbits to accommodate the higher skull stresses as their bites became more powerful.
The study also showed that most plant-eating species and juvenile individuals retained a circular eye socket. Only large carnivores adopted other morphologies.
A diagram of a T. rex skull with the fenestrae in the top half of the skull labelled. The keyhole-shaped orbit is highlighted. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Skulls with non-circular orbits, such as the skull of Tyrannosaurus rex (above), are better able to cope with the stresses generated as the bite force increases.
A Reduction in Eyeball Size Compared to Skull Length
The research also demonstrated that as the skulls of theropods got larger, the relative size of the eyeball was reduced.
Dr Lautenschlager added:
“In these species, just the upper part of the eye socket was actually occupied by the eyeball. This also led to a relative reduction of eye size compared with skull size.”
If the eyeball of T. rex had increased at the same rate as the skull length so it remained in proportion, the eyes of Tyrannosaurus rex would have been up to 30 cm in diameter and would have weighed nearly twenty kilograms.
If the eyes of T. rex had increased at the same rate as skull length, the eyes of Tyrannosaurus rex would have been up to 30 cm in diameter and would have weighed an estimated 20 kilograms. Whereas, based on fossil assessments the eyes of T. rex were around 13 cm diameter and weighed 2 kilograms. Picture credit: The University of Birmingham.
Think of a T. rex with eyes as big as footballs, rather than the true size of the eye about as big as a tennis ball.
Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from the University of Birmingham in the compilation of this article.
The scientific paper: “Functional and ecomorphological evolution of orbit shape in Mesozoic archosaurs is driven by body size and diet.” by S. Lautenschlager published in Communications Biology.
Team members at Everything Dinosaur are busy making preparations for the arrival of the latest PNSO model shipment including the PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong dinosaur model. This exciting, new Jurassic sauropod figure is expected to arrive at our UK warehouse in a few days and we have been busy finalising the Lingwulong fact sheet that will be sent out with sales of this model.
The Everything Dinosaur fact sheets include a scale drawing of the prehistoric animal. Our illustration of Lingwulong with a human figure providing the scale has been reproduced below.
A scale drawing of Lingwulong ready for the Everything Dinosaur fact sheet.
PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong
Measuring nearly forty-eight centimetres in length the PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong dinosaur model is one of the largest prehistoric animal figures to be added by PNSO to their Age of Dinosaurs range for some time.
Palaeontologists are uncertain as to the actual size of this dicraeosaurid, (Superfamily: Diplodocoidea/Family: Dicraeosauridae). Size estimates vary with a consensus, based on the currently known fossil material coalescing around the 17-20-metre-long mark.
Named and described back in 2018 (Xu et al), Lingwulong is the first ever member of the Diplodocoidea discovered in Asia and also the oldest known to science. Its fossils (several individuals), coming from the Yanan Formation in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China. The strata are estimated to be around 175 to 168 million years old (late Toarcian to Bajocian faunal stages of the Jurassic).
PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong dinosaur model.
An Eagerly Anticipated Jurassic Sauropod Figure
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“Lingwulong is an eagerly anticipated Jurassic sauropod figure, it is one of the largest figures that PNSO have put into production over recent months, and we know that there are more new model announcements to come from PNSO.”
Posters and booklet for the PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong dinosaur model. The PNSO model will be supplied with an animal poster, a 64-page, full-colour booklet and of course, an Everything Dinosaur Lingwulong fact sheet.
The PNSO Chuanchuan the Lingwulong dinosaur model should be in stock in a few days. Team members will ensure that Everything Dinosaur customers who requested to be contacted, will be notified when this new dinosaur figure arrives.
Everything Dinosaur have been informed that the forthcoming industrial action at Royal Mail will lead to delays in parcel deliveries both in the UK and overseas. Our customers can be assured that Everything Dinosaur team members will be putting in place measures to protect customers and to minimise disruption as much as is possible.
Everything Dinosaur working hard to manage the despatch of parcels during the period of industrial action at Royal Mail. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Following a ballot amongst its members back in July, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) threatened strike action.
Royal Mail has issued the following statement:
“The Communication Workers Union has informed Royal Mail that they will call upon their members to undertake strike action on the following dates: 26th and 31st August and 8th and 9th September 2022. Royal Mail believes there are no grounds for industrial action. Royal Mail is ready to talk further with the CWU to try to avert damaging industrial action, but it must be about both change and pay.”
Contingency Plans in Place
We have already put in plans to try to mitigate the impact of the proposed industrial action. We intend to implement our Christmas period action plan. This means that we will work longer hours including Sundays to ensure orders are picked, prepared and packed as quickly as we can so that they can be sent out as soon as Royal Mail collections commence.
Everything Dinosaur works with several courier companies not just Royal Mail and will be exploring how we can support our delivery service in the light of the announcement of industrial action by the Communication Workers Union (summer/autumn 2022). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“We have an exceptionally good relationship with all the delivery companies that we work with. We have gone out of our way to build effective, strong communication between ourselves and our delivery partners. We have already implemented an action plan to help mitigate this disruption and to minimise any inconvenience that customers might face.”
The proposed CWU strike days:
Friday 26th August (Friday before the UK Bank Holiday on Monday 29th August).
Wednesday 31st August.
Thursday 8th September.
Friday 9th September.
CWU must provide Royal Mail with 14 days’ notice prior to any other strike action.
Buy Early – Consider Christmas Purchases
The advice to customers is to buy a few days earlier than they normally would. Please allow extra time for deliveries to be made. If the industrial action continues into the autumn, then it will start to have an impact on Christmas deliveries, so the clear message is shop early for Christmas.
Last year, many retailers had problems obtaining stock in the important sales period in the run up to the festive season. These problems were largely caused by issues with global logistics. Customers were advised to buy early to avoid disappointment, this advice is still relevant. There are on-going problems with global logistics which are likely to be exacerbated by industrial action at Felixstowe port. With potential disruption to mail services, it is advisable and sensible to shop early.
Everything Dinosaur continues to impress its customers both at home and overseas with the company receiving top marks for its customer service and the range and quality of prehistoric animal models that is sells.
Despite difficult trading conditions globally, sales of Everything Dinosaur toys and dinosaur models, have continued to stay strong, helped by the company’s excellent reputation for customer service as independently verified by Feefo.
Everything Dinosaur wins the Platinum Service Award. The UK-based mail order company has continued to impress customers.
Award-winning Customer Service
Earlier this year Everything Dinosaur was awarded the prestigious Platinum Service accolade from the independent ratings company Feefo. This award demonstrates the consistently high standards of customer service the company achieves – as rated by customers themselves.
Everything Dinosaur continues to grow its sales in international markets. Fast deliveries, fantastic prices and a huge range of figures to choose from has ensured that Everything Dinosaur’s customer base overseas has continued to grow.
An Everything Dinosaur customer from India provided a 5-star review commenting:
“My favourite store and for service as usual very fast and top class. They are very friendly by nature and treat customer very specially. We received the parcel at India home address in 10 days. I like the fact data sheet of models which is very useful for project purpose. I will definitely purchase more CollectA figures in future. Thank you Everything Dinosaur team.”
One of our many customers from Canada who had recently taken delivery of the excellent CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Deluxe Estemmenosuchus model (a replica of a bizarre synapsid), sent in a review stating:
“Everything Dinosaur is from the opinion of a collector of prehistoric animal figurines the place to go on-line to find those hard-to-get items that have dried up almost anywhere else! This is far from my first order with them, and it is far from the last!”
A Deluxe 1:20 scale Estemmenosuchus synapsid model from CollectA.A prehistoric animal model proving very popular in Canada.
When reviewing the CollectA Deluxe Estemmenosuchus the reviewer wrote:
“When I can’t find a particular figure locally (Toronto) my next step is to check if Everything Dinosaur has it in stock! I’ve likely been buying from them for at least 4 or 5 years, and I know that sooner or later I’ll be ordering from them again! Well packaged for transit, reasonable prices and knowing that I’m not just buying “on-line” I’m buying from Everything Dinosaur!”
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur thanked all those hundreds of customers who had sent in reviews and stated:
“We are truly humbled by all the kind and generous comments and reviews that we receive. With the global pandemic and so many difficulties with trade at the moment, customer reviews are more important than ever and the kind comments and praise we receive really help to keep us all going.”
A model collector and fan of dinosaurs praised Everything Dinosaur team members for their great customer service and for providing prehistoric animal figures that would otherwise be difficult to obtain.
Having supplied Everything Dinosaur with a detailed review of his recent acquisition – the Dino Hazard Irritator challengeri model, William thanked Everything Dinosaur team members for their hard work.
The theropod Irritator challengeri is associated with the Romualdo Formation whilst the lungfish (Equinoxiodus alcantarensis) is associated with the geologically younger Alcântara Formation. A dinosaur model collector reviewed the figure and praised Everything Dinosaur for their customer service and their willingness to bring into stock difficult to obtain prehistoric animal replicas. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The dinosaur model reviewer praised Dino Hazard’s Irritator challengeri figure commenting that it was:
“One of the most accurate Spinosauridae figures on the market.”
The reviewer also reminded fellow model collectors to only purchase from official stockists such as Everything Dinosaur. By purchasing through a reputable company such as the UK-based Everything Dinosaur, collectors could be assured that the model makers were being properly supported and this would help them with future product development.
Thanking Everything Dinosaur
William thanked Everything Dinosaur team members for their hard work and dedication.
He added:
“For the legion of paleo-figure collectors we truly value all you have done and all you will do for us in the future. During these uncertain times you were always there for us during the pandemic. From searching the leading brands to all the tireless efforts to get the stock from suppliers to your warehouse to our front doors.”
Thank you Everything Dinosaur for your excellent product range and fantastic customer service. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The reviewer praised team members for their willingness to invest in product safety tests which permitted the importation of prehistoric animal models and figures.
He commented that:
“Purchasing from Everything Dinosaur is fast, safe, secure and no nonsense.”
The level and amount of recycled packaging was highlighted along with speedy and reliable delivery times.
William went onto state:
“If required, they [Everything Dinosaur] will delay posting your order until you wish it should you be away a few days, or no one will be at home to receive the parcel. The company also offers a wide range of delivery options including Royal Mail and courier services all very fairly priced.”
The fast deliver times were noted with some parcels being received in just 24-hours.
Our thanks to William for his kind words and to all our customers that have provided the company with feedback.
To view the extensive range of prehistoric animal models and replicas available from Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.
Everything Dinosaur team members have received the latest edition of “Prehistoric Times” magazine and issue 142 proves to be a jam-packed edition. Phil Hore provides details on the feathered, Chinese tyrant Yutyrannus as well as documenting the fearsome, prehistoric fish Xiphactinus and the front cover features one of a series of remarkable illustrations by the very talented Fabio Pastori.
The front cover of “Prehistoric Times” issue 142 (Summer 2022). The front cover artwork was supplied by Fabio Pastori, an exquisite illustration of Velociraptor mongoliensis entitled “Mongolian Swift Seizer”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Fabio worked with the famous American palaeontologist Jack Horner, and both were generous enough to permit examples of their collaboration to be highlighted in issue 142, the artwork is simply stunning.
A stunning image of the bizarre theropod Citipati featured in issue 142 of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. Picture credit: Fabio Pastori.
Further artistic endeavours are highlighted, this time using a different medium as Paul McFarland demonstrates how to cast a figure of a European bison in bronze and of course, there are lots of examples of reader submitted artwork to admire too. We liked Wade Carmen’s very exotic looking Xiphactinus and the Yutyrannus themed diorama depicted by James Gurney. Naturally, Fabio Pastori couldn’t resist getting in on the action too. Take a look on page fifteen for his beautiful Yutyrannus and juvenile artwork.
Zdeněk Burian – The Early Years
John Lavas departs from cataloguing the artwork of influential Czech artist Zdeněk Burian and focuses on his early life and upbringing. The piece includes some fascinating photographs of Burian as a young man. Randy Knoll updates readers about what is new in the world of prehistoric animal model collecting and Tracy Lee Ford focuses on feathers in part four of his series on integumentary coverings.
The magazine’s editor Mike Fredericks casts his eyes over the latest book releases including “Dinosaurs: 10 Things You Should Know” by our chum and talented author Dean Lomax and the “Paleonews” section features an explanation as to why the fearsome T. rex had such small arms – an interesting new theory sent direct to the editor by palaeontologist Kevin Padian (University of Berkeley, California).
The summer issue of this quarterly magazine does not disappoint. It is highly recommended.
The CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life 1:20 scale Doedicurus model has been voted the best non dinosaur prehistoric animal toy figure of 2021 by readers of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. The award is poignant as the designer and inspiration behind the CollectA range of prehistoric animal replicas, Anthony Beeson sadly passed away earlier this year.
The CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Doedicurus model. This glyptodont figure was voted the best non dinosaur prehistoric animal toy of 2021 by readers of “Prehistoric Times” magazine. This is a fitting tribute to the model designer Anthony Beeson who passed away earlier this year.
In November 2020, when Everything Dinosaur in partnership with CollectA announced that a 1:20 scale model of this glyptodont was to be added to the Deluxe/Supreme Prehistoric Life model range Anthony commented:
“I wanted to get away from the rather cartoonish appearance of some of the Doedicurus models on the market. I have rejected the idea of long spikes on the club as these would be in danger of snapping and not so practical in what was probably its main purpose in mating conflicts between males where the idea is to show strength and not to kill rivals. One can give a harder blow with a knobbly club. although no doubt used as well in defence, the limited movement afforded to the head would rather limit the animal’s ability to use the club effectively against an attacker.”
We had discussed this replica and Anthony was genuinely excited to have been able to bring his vision for Doedicurus to the market.
Providing measurements for the new for 2021 CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Doedicurus model. An image from a YouTube video made by Everything Dinosaur announcing the introduction of a Doedicurus replica.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated that this accolade was a fitting tribute to Anthony, his enthusiasm and passion for model design was unparalleled in the model making industry.
Anthony Beeson – sadly passed away on 1st April 2022.
Speaking about the sad passing of Anthony, the spokesperson added:
“Anthony’s legacy will live on in the prehistoric animal figures that he has helped to create. The prehistoric animal models manufactured by CollectA, designed by Anthony have delighted, informed and inspired countless numbers of young people all over the world and even though Anthony is no longer with us through the models that he has created he will continue to bring delight, to inform, educate and inspire countless numbers of young people all over the world. Now that’s a legacy, thank you Anthony.”
Our thanks to dinosaur fan and prehistoric animal model collector William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a review of the YVY Dino Hazard Irritator dinosaur model.
An Everything Dinosaur team member holds the Dino Hazard Irritator challengeri dinosaur model, which in turn is holding in its claws the replica of a lungfish (Equinoxiodus alcantarensis) which is supplied as an accessory with this dinosaur figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
William Reviews Irritator
William began his review by explaining that the Dino Hazard brand was the brainchild of the brilliant Brazilian palaeontologist Tito Aureliano who conceived the idea of a group of bold palaeontologists travelling back in time to explore prehistoric South America.
The reviewer also noted that collectors would not have been able to purchase one of these figures without Everything Dinosaur undertaking product safety tests. As far as we and the reviewer are aware, Everything Dinosaur is the only company in the world to have undertaken product testing, obtaining a report on general product safety.
A close-up view of the articulated jaw on the Dino Hazard Irritator dinosaur model.
Dino Hazard Irritator – Head Sculpt
William commented that:
“In my mind’s eye this is how I see the Irritator challengeri and all other Spinosauridae – living animals going about their lives. All the credit and our thanks must be heaped upon Hugo Cafasso the artist and owner of YVY figures, it is he the maestro who created a real theropod.”
He added that there was no shrink wrapping and the replica had a full set of accurate conical Spinosauridae teeth. The ear sculpt was praised and the fully articulated jaw highlighted. The head crest was stated as being “the cherry on top of any Spinosauridae figure.”
An Accurate Slender Skull
The reviewer stated that the slender skull was accurate with its retracted nostrils positioned high on the snout and the red-coloured eyes were singled out for praise.
The Dino Hazard Irritator challengeri product packaging.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The Main Body of the Review
William explains that in his view the designers of the Irritator replica understood the Spinosauridae body plan, although he states that the neural spines would have been more subtle, but the overall impression created is pleasing to the eye. The model has been given a cloaca and the broad tail, reminiscent of recent interpretations of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus is commented upon.
The Model’s Limbs
William states that the forelimbs are positioned correctly and unlike the abelisaurids and tyrannosaurids, the Spinosauridae retained their Megalosauroidea heritage of a three fingered hand with three powerful claws.
He added:
“No worries about hurting yourself or others as the claws are not sharp”.
The defined musculature or the theropod’s legs are highlighted and the hindlimbs are praised for their accuracy.
Summarising the model, William exclaimed:
“With all elements coming together we have very dynamic dinosaur on a dynamic diorama”.
The Dino Hazard Irritator challengeri is supplied with an optional display base and a lungfish prey item.
Irritator challengeri – Colour and Texture
William remarked upon the red eyes, and the facial markings. He praised the muted gunmetal grey wash and the base colouration. He commented that the careful painting of the claws and teeth lent a maturity to the figure.
When discussing the model’s skin texture the reviewer reflected:
“The skin textures are amazing but further heightened by the folds and creases of the skin and the wrinkles from the throat to the ripples in the thigh muscles. The entire figure is masterpiece! You realise how much time, love and effort it takes to create an accurate sculpt of a true likeness of a Spinosauridae.”
As with previous reviews William listed the model’s measurements:
In his detailed model review, William expressed his admiration for the product packaging and explained that the replica and base depicted a dinosaur traversing wet sand. Footprints in the base provided a guide to where the model should be placed.
Sold under the brand Dino Hazard the Irritator challengeri dinosaur model comes complete with an optional display base and a replica of a lungfish. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
He described the lungfish model supplied with the dinosaur as a “little jewel”, commenting that it was highly detailed and a fantastic replica of an Equinoxiodus.
William also provided some details about Irritator challengeri that he had researched.
Time Period: Early Cretaceous 110 Million Years Ago.
Location: North-eastern Brazil (from Santana do Cariri).
William also outlined how this theropod was awarded the genus name “Irritator”, explaining some of the problems associated with the acquisition, preparation and identification of this dinosaur.
He remarked that the specimen number SMNS 58022 became the designated holotype for I. challengeri in February 1996. He added that the holotype material represents a sub-adult animal so size estimates may have to be revised if fossils of a mature, adult animal are found.
William Provides an Estimate for the Size of I. challengeri
He also commented upon the palaeoenvironment describing it as a tropical ecosystem with extensive waterways patrolled by several different kinds of spinosaurids. These animals would have hunted along the banks of the rivers catching fish, but also scavenging carcasses and perhaps catching the occasional pterosaur.
Our thanks to William for providing Everything Dinosaur with a comprehensive dinosaur model review.
To view the Dino Hazard Irritator challengeri figure and to explore the extensive range of prehistoric animal models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.
Everything Dinosaur team members were sent a dinosaur themed banner by our chums at Papo. The French manufacturer emailed over the Papo dinosaurs banner, can you name the trio of dinosaur models featured on the image?
Papo of France kindly sent Everything Dinosaur a dinosaur themed product banner. Can you name the trio of dinosaur models featured in the Papo image?
Papo Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animal Models
The French manufacturer has spent more than twenty-five years creating an inspirational range of models and figures. In total, Papo currently produces more than six hundred replicas. The company’s prehistoric animals, the “Les Dinosaures” range consists of around fifty figures including the recently released Papo Protoceratops.
Papo Protoceratops model in lateral view. The Protoceratops figure was the first of the new prehistoric animal models introduced into the “Les Dinosaures” range in 2022.
The Papo Protoceratops Dinosaur Model
Papo has added several horned dinosaur figures to their model range. The latest addition is a replica of “first horned face” – Protoceratops. The model measures sixteen centimetres in length and the top of that delicately painted neck frill stands some eight centimetres high. The Papo Protoceratops has an articulated jaw.
Papo Protoceratops in anterior view. The attractive and very striking eyespots depicted on the dinosaur’s head shield can be seen when the model is photographed in anterior view.
Protoceratops is one of the most extensively studied of all the dinosaur genera. Ironically, the first fossilised remains of this little plant-eater were found a hundred years ago (1922). It is appropriate for Papo to introduce a replica of “first horned face” to mark the centenary of this dinosaur’s discovery.
Protoceratops (P. andrewsi) was scientifically described in 1923 (Granger and Gregory).
Papo Dinosaur Model Retirements
Like all the other model and figure manufacturers, Papo are constantly updating and changing the range of replicas they offer. With the addition of the Papo Protoceratops comes news that another horned dinosaur model, the red Papo Styracosaurus model is being retired and withdrawn from production.
The original Papo Styracosaurus model was released in 2011 and has been officially retired in 2022. It will be replaced by a new, green colour variant of Styracosaurus.
Originally released in 2011, the red Papo Styracosaurus dinosaur model is heading for retirement and is now officially out of production. This figure is due to be replaced by a green colour variant. A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that stocks of the green Papo Styracosaurus would be available shortly.
The new for 2022 Papo Styracosaurus colour variant. The green colour variant will replace the red Styracosaurus dinosaur model, which has now been retired.
Papo Model Fans and Collectors
Papo has built up a strong following within the prehistoric animal model collecting community. There are many Papo model fans and collectors who champion this product range and the prehistoric animal models therein.
