Dinosaur Fans - Part 16

9 11, 2023

CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach Video Review

By Mike|2023-11-09T15:30:44+00:00November 9th, 2023|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 Mike|2024-03-09T15:03:38+00:00November 8th, 2023|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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7 11, 2023

A Kind Customer Comment is Received by Everything Dinosaur

By Mike|2024-03-09T15:04:01+00:00November 7th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Press Releases, Product Reviews|0 Comments

At Everything Dinosaur, we are contacted by lots of people every day. We receive emails, social media messages and comments. We also receive messages via the chat software on our website. Take for example, this wonderful customer comment that came in from the website chat.

A lovely customer comment received by Everything Dinosaur. — *Our thanks for this succinct and well-judged customer comment. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Thanks for the Customer Comment

The customer has written:

“Hi, thanks for high quality products”.

From the email address associated with this kind message, we think this communication came from the USA.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur, thanked the customer for contacting the company and stated:

“We read and review all the messages that we receive. This is quite a task given that we have customers all over the world. We are contacted hundreds of times, but we do our best to respond to all those that require a reply.”

Thank you once again for your kind words.

For dinosaur models and replicas: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

6 11, 2023

The Fantastic Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2024

By Mike|2023-11-11T11:29:52+00:00November 6th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Educational Activities, Geology, Main Page, Photos, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival (2024) is scheduled to take place over the weekend of the 8th and 9th of June. Everything Dinosaur has received an official media pack providing further details about this exciting event. A spokesperson for the UK-based mail order company also confirmed that the preceding Friday would be allocated for schools and students.

The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival (2024)

The festival is organised by the Lyme Regis Museum with the support and assistance of key partners. These partners include the Charmouth Heritage Centre and the London Natural History Museum. The allocated venues are the Lister Gardens, the Jubilee Pavilion, the Marine Theatre and the Lyme Regis Museum. Aimed at families especially young children, there will be no entry fees.

Everything Dinosaur was involved in the inaugural event and has participated subsequently. Unfortunately, other commitments prevent team members from attending in 2024.

Art and Science in Palaeontology — *Prehistoric animal drawing fun at the Lyme Regis fossil festival. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

The photograph (above) was taken around 2016 during one of Everything Dinosaur’s visits to the festival. We provide lots of free drawing materials to mums and dads of budding young palaeontologists.

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A Free Event Aimed at Families

The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is one this country’s leading palaeontological events. It brings together eminent scientists as well as top geological and palaeontological organisations. The two-day event celebrates the rich fossil heritage of the “Jurassic Coast”.

There are lots of free, family-orientated activities including shows, talks, fossil hunting walks, exhibitions and interactive displays. The organisers predict that there will be over 10,000 visitors to the Dorset town over the weekend of 8th/9th June 2024.

A model of a belemnite. — *The new for 2020 CollectA Belemnite model. Visitors to the festival can expect to see lots of belemnites and ammonites. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) shows the CollectA prehistoric life belemnite model. CollectA have introduced a range of figures representing iconic animals from the fossil record.

To view the CollectA prehistoric life model range: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.

Team members at Everything Dinosaur wish the organisers every success with their endeavours. Hopefully, the weather will behave, and it will be warm and dry over that weekend.

5 11, 2023

New for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc Model

By Mike|2023-11-06T08:00:43+00:00November 5th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur intends to post up a short video providing more information on the recently announced CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach pterosaur model. The video should be on the company’s YouTube channel in a few days.

*Everything Dinosaur will post up a short video review of the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach pterosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the CollectA Deluxe range of scale prehistoric animal models: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life.

CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach

An official image of the new for 2024 rhamphorhynchid has been released by CollectA. However, Everything Dinosaur has been sent additional photographs and they have also received a model from the prototype development phase of production.

A spokesperson for the UK-based mail order company stated:

“Everything Dinosaur has announced the first of the new for 2024 CollectA prehistoric animal figures, the remarkable CollectA Deluxe 1:3 scale Dearc. You have seen an official image, possibly one or two images if you follow the Everything Dinosaur blog, but let’s go one step further and show you one of the pre-production figures.”

CollectA Dearc close-up — A close-up view of the head and jaws of the new for 2024 CollectA Dearc pterosaur model. The lines on the tip of the mandible might mark the location of the rhamphothecae, the outer surface of the mandible that was covered in a thin sheath of keratin. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Dearc sgiathanach Model

The CollectA Dearc sgiathanach model is scheduled to be available from Everything Dinosaur, early in 2024. It is one of the first of the new for 2024 prehistoric animal models to go into production. A spokesperson confirmed that it could be in stock as early as March (2024). The exact delivery date has yet to be determined. However, team members promise to keep collectors informed on social media.

The YouTube video providing more information on the new for 2024 CollectA Dearc sgiathanach will be posted up onto the company’s YouTube channel in a few days.

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4 11, 2023

“Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs”

By Mike|2023-11-01T06:10:36+00:00November 4th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Book Reviews, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Princeton University Press has published a new book all about Mesozoic marine reptiles. Entitled “Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs”. It documents the evolutionary development and radiation of a variety of amazing prehistoric creatures that dominated marine environments during the “Age of Dinosaurs”. Beautifully illustrated by Alain Bénéteau, this book, due out this month (November, 2023), dives into a fascinating period of our planet’s history.

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“Ocean Life in the time of Dinosaurs”

The book is divided into seven main chapters. After an initial chapter that “sets the scene”, there follows an introduction to the different types of marine reptile. Chapter three highlights the marine reptiles that thrived during the Palaeozoic. Subsequent chapters focus on Mesozoic marine reptiles. There are individual chapters on Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous marine life.

As well as providing information on ichthyosaurs, mosasaurs and giant pliosaurs, the authors introduce some of the lesser-known Mesozoic marine reptiles. For example, the bizarre, Australian plesiosaur Umoonasaurus is described. Measuring around two metres in length, this is one of the smallest members of the Plesiosauria clade described to date. A piscivore, at home in shallow, near coastal environments, Umoonasaurus had crests over its eyes and a thin crest running along its rostrum. The purpose of these adornments is unknown.

Umoonasaurus. close-up view of the head of a plesiosaur. — A close-up view of the small Australian plesiosaur Umoonasaurus. It is an illustration from the book “Ocean Life in the time of Dinosaurs”. A stunning plesiosaur illustration by Alain Bénéteau.

The K-Pg extinction event is discussed, and the closing chapter examines how ocean ecosystems recovered with mammals and birds evolving to fill niches in marine food chains.

There is a helpful glossary and bibliography too.

A Collaboration Between Palaeontologists

“Ocean Life in the time of Dinosaurs” is a collaboration between four scientists. Nathalie Bardet and Alexandra Houssaye are palaeontologists and research directors at the prestigious Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle (Paris, France). Stéphane Jouve is a palaeontologist and manager of the geoscience collections at the Sorbonne University (Paris). The fourth author is Natural History Museum of London palaeontologist Peggy Vincent. It has been translated by Mark Epstein.

This excellent book also provides readers with an opportunity to learn about ocean-going reptiles alive today such as sea snakes and turtles.

"Ocean Life in the time of Dinosaurs" time for a read. — *Taking a few minutes break to dive into a book all about Mesozoic marine reptiles. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Book Details

The Book: “Ocean Life in the time of Dinosaurs”

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published November 2023 | Price: £25.00/$29.95 USD (hardback) | Pages: 208
Over 200 colour scientific illustrations plus black and white images.

ISBN: 9780691243948

Visit the website of Princeton University Press: Princeton University Press. Search on the website for the authors or title to find the book.

3 11, 2023

New CollectA Models for 2024 – Part 1

By Mike|2023-11-03T11:39:14+00:00November 3rd, 2023|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 can confirm that the first of the new CollectA prehistoric animals for 2024 to be announced is the CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach. This pterosaur model will be approximately 1:3 scale and it will have an articulated lower jaw.

CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach

Dearc sgiathanach (pronounced jark ski-an-ach), is one of the largest pterosaurs described to date from Jurassic strata. The wingspan of this flying reptile may have been in excess of 2.5 metres. It was scientifically described in 2022 (Jagielska et al), and it has been assigned to the Rhamphorhynchidae family.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post from February 2022 about this pterosaur: Fantastic Pterosaur Fossil from the Isle of Skye.

Model Measurements

The figure measures thirty-nine centimetres in length and it stands 15.5 cm tall. It is part of the CollectA Deluxe range of pterosaurs. This series has won praise for its depiction of a wide variety of flying reptiles, not just well-known pterosaurs such as Pteranodon, but also lesser-known genera such as Caiuajara and Caviramus.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2024, probably around March (2024).

To view the CollectA Deluxe range of figures in stock: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Figures.

The CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach figure. — *A close-up view of the head of the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach figure with its articulated jaw.*

Isle of Skye Flag Inspires Colouration

The dentition and location of the fossil find indicate that this pterosaur was probably a piscivore. It may have had a similar position in the Middle Jurassic ecosystem as today’s extant northern Gannet (Morus bassanus). This seabird is extremely common on the Isle of Skye. The markings and colouration of this new CollectA model were also inspired by the flag of the Isle of Skye. The white circle around the eye of the model reflects a white circle that features on the island’s flag.

The CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach. — *Dearc sgiathanach with movable jaw Deluxe in 1:3 scale.*

Dearc had acute vision, the bright colours chosen for the tail and for the top of the head suggests that visual cues helped this animal communicate with others of its kind.

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2 11, 2023

The Superb and Detailed PNSO Cayden the Zuul

By Mike|2023-11-11T11:48:56+00:00November 2nd, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The recently announced PNSO Cayden the Zuul armoured dinosaur model is to be stocked by Everything Dinosaur. It is expected to arrive in quarter 4 (2023). This spectacular figure (Zuul crurivastator), is the latest addition to the PNSO mid-size model range.

PNSO Cayden the Zuul

Zuul was formally named and described in 2017 (Arbour and Evans).

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the discovery of this herbivorous dinosaur: Zuul the Destroyer of Shins.

The fossil material is associated with the Judith River Formation of Montana. The fossils including a superb skull was found in strata forming the Coal Ridge Member of the Judith River Formation. Zuul lived in the Late Cretaceous (Campanian faunal stage).

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

The armoured dinosaur will be supplied with an A3-sized, full-colour poster and a sixty-four page, full-colour booklet.

PNSO Cayden the Zuul posters and accessories. — *The Zuul armoured dinosaur model is supplied with a Sci-Art poster and a 64-page, full-colour manual. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

PNSO Zuul Model Measurements

The Zuul figure is 17. 5 cm in length. It has a height of 3.8 cm. It is another in a long line of armoured dinosaur models made by PNSO, such as Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus and Borealopelta.

PNSO Cayden the Zuul measurements. — *The recently announced Zuul measures 17.5 cm in length and has height of just under 4 cm.*

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the PNSO Cayden the Zuul model should be in stock before the start of the festive season (2023).

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1 11, 2023

The New CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus Reviewed

By Mike|2023-11-23T10:32:54+00:00November 1st, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

The Everything Dinosaur CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus video review has been posted up. The video is available on the company’s YouTube channel and also on the Everything Dinosaur social media pages. It provides an overview of the figure and explains how this aquatic predator was able to survive in a polar landscape.

The Everything Dinosaur video review of the recently introduced 1:20 scale Koolasuchus model.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

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The video is under nine minutes in duration. It introduces the figure, and the narrator provides some information about Koolasuchus fossils and temnospondyls. Key characteristics of the CollectA 1:20 scale model are commented upon. For example, the unique skin colouration is highlighted along with the diagnostic patterns on the skull. In addition, the amazing jaw is discussed, complete with its fang-like projections.

CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus cleelandi model — *The CollectA Deluxe (Other Prehistoric Animals) 1:20 scale Koolasuchus cleelandi model, due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the middle of 2023.*

Getting Feedback from Collectors

The video also provides an excellent opportunity to receive feedback from collectors. Towards the end of the review, the narrator introduces the “Question of the Day”.

What other type of prehistoric amphibian would you like CollectA to make?

Viewers are encouraged to send in their suggestions for new CollectA models.

To view the scale CollectA models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe and Supreme Prehistoric Animal Figures.

The Video Running Order

The video is split into thirteen segments. CollectA’s manufacturing challenges are discussed, and viewers are invited to subscribe to the Everything Dinosaur channel. Evidence of a warming climate that may have led to the eventual demise of the last temnospondyls known to science is reviewed.

Video Contents
0:00 – Introducing Koolasuchus.
0:30 – CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus.
0:54 – CollectA Products in 2023.
1:40 – Subscribe!
1:51 – The Last Temnospondyl!
2:37 – Living in a Polar Climate.
3:32 – Outcompeted by Crocodiles!
4:10 – Walking with Dinosaurs.
4:53 – Skin Colouration.
5:39 – Skull a Typical Temnospondyl!
6:12 – The Amazing Jaw!
6:54 – Question of the Day!
7:48 – In Stock at Everything Dinosaur.

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31 10, 2023

Happy Halloween from Everything Dinosaur

By Mike|2023-10-29T16:26:13+00:00October 31st, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members wish all their blog readers a happy Halloween. Today is All Hallows’ Eve, a festive event celebrating spooks, ghouls, monsters and scary skeletons. We wish all our readers and social media followers a happy Halloween.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Happy Halloween from Everything Dinosaur

It seems fitting to post up a picture or two of dinosaur skeletons. Here is an image of a Triceratops skeleton from a dinosaur excavation kit.

*A Triceratops skeleton dig kit. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Triceratops kit allows young palaeontologists to excavate a complete miniature Triceratops skeleton. The challenge is to dig the skeleton out of the plaster block using the special digging tools. The Triceratops skeleton excavation kit is supplied with an Everything Dinosaur Triceratops fact sheet.

View dinosaur themed toys, games and gifts: Dinosaur Toys and Games.

Triceratops Fossil on Display — A cast of a Triceratops skeleton on display at the Naturmuseum Senckenberg (Natural History Museum – Frankfurt). On the left a wall mounted example of a Plateosaurus can be seen. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order company, wished all their social media followers, customers and blog readers a happy and safe Halloween.

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