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18 02, 2025

Positive Feefo Customer Feedback from “Down Under”

By |2025-02-24T10:01:37+00:00February 18th, 2025|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has received excellent Feefo customer feedback from a dinosaur fan from Australia. Our customer service scores top marks “Down Under”.  Everything Dinosaur is a UK-based mail order company.  We specialise in the sale and supply of museum quality prehistoric animal models.  The company has thousands of customers all over the world.  Moreover, Mike and Sue who run Everything Dinosaur have a fantastic reputation for customer service.  For example, the company has received seventy customer reviews from Feefo this month.  Everything Dinosaur consistently gets rated “5-stars” for customer service.

Here is a typical review from one of our numerous customers in Australia.

Feefo customer feedback from Australia.

“Professional, swift and efficient” genuine Feefo customer feedback from a customer in Australia. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The customer from Australia responded to a Feefo email requesting feedback on a recent purchase.  Everything Dinosaur has many customers “Down Under”.  The feedback is typical, it reflects the view of our customers overseas.

The customer described our service as:

“Professional, swift and efficient.”

View the award-winning and highly rated Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Dinosaur Toys.

Feefo Customer Feedback

Feefo is one of the world’s largest buyer review platforms. The Feefo platform helps businesses to collect genuine, verified reviews from customers. Everything Dinosaur has received thousands of 5-star customer reviews. The company has won many awards for its customer service. For example, the business was recently awarded Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2025.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur explained that input from customers was essential.

He added:

“We welcome feedback from customers.  Views, comments, suggestions and feedback are greatly appreciated.  It’s great to have this two-way dialogue with our global customer base.”

The Platinum Trusted Service Award badge for Everything Dinosaur.

Everything Dinosaur has been awarded the prestigious Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2025. Picture credit: Feefo.

Picture credit: Feefo

To see the independent customer reviews collected by Feefo about Everything Dinosaur: Feefo Customer Reviews About Everything Dinosaur.

14 02, 2025

Dinosaurs and Valentine’s Day

By |2025-02-14T14:47:30+00:00February 14th, 2025|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur comment upon dinosaurs and Valentine’s Day as we celebrate this special day in the calendar.  This date is associated with chocolates and flowers.  It might seem a world away from the Dinosauria, but we can find some fascinating connections.

For example, a few years ago Everything Dinosaur commissioned a colourful heart-themed logo for use in its range of children’s T-shirts.  Dinosaurs are certainly very popular with many children.

Love in the time of the dinosaurs.

I love dinosaurs! Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of dinosaur-themed clothing stocked: Dinosaur Themed Clothing.

Dinosaurs and Valentine’s Day

Palaeontologists have implied nurturing behaviour in dinosaurs by interpreting the fossil record.  For example, evidence of communal nesting has been found.  In addition, it is thought that many dinosaurs cared for their offspring as demonstrated by the amazing fossils found at the “Egg Mountain” nesting site associated with the hadrosaur Maiasaura (M. peeblesorum).

Dinosaur Hatchlings

Dinosaur hatchlings! Maternal behaviour has been suggested for some dinosaur taxa. As it is Valentine’s Day, we remember receiving this model as a gift after providing some information on the Late Cretaceous hadrosaurid Maiasaura (M. peeblesorum) to a customer. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Dinosaur Courtship Displays

Dinosaurs probably indulged in elaborate courtship displays, just like their avian relatives. Dinosaur courtship displays likely involved complicated behaviours such as dynamic movements and intricate vocalisations.

For example, in early 2016, we wrote about some recently published research that may have provided an insight into dinosaur display behaviour. Could scrapes in the ground represent preserved dinosaur courtship displays?

To read our article: Dance of the Dinosaurs.

Pterosaurs probably indulged in complex social displays too.  Our thanks to Caldey who sent into Everything Dinosaur an illustration of a bonded pair of azhdarchid pterosaurs.  The illustration was inspired by the television series Prehistoric Planet II.  It is a great picture, and fitting considering today is Valentine’s day.

Hatzegopteryx illustrated.

Two Hatzegopteryx pterosaurs illustrated. The drawing inspired by a scene from the recently aired Prehistoric Planet II. Picture credit: Caldey.

Picture credit: Caldey

We have to use our imaginations when it comes to depicting the courtship behaviours of long extinct animals.  It is likely that some of the courtship displays of the Dinosauria would have been spectacular.  A couple of lovesick forty tonne sauropods with only eyes for each other.  Or ritual combat between two ceratopsians as they battled over mating rights. If only we could travel back in time to observe these behaviours.

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25 01, 2025

A Fabulous Collection of Haolonggood Figures

By |2025-01-27T14:16:48+00:00January 25th, 2025|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

Our thanks to prehistoric animal model collector Carl who sent into Everything Dinosaur some photographs of his Haolonggood sauropods.  These huge dinosaurs are displayed with several ornithischian figures including the Haolonggood Maiasaura and Edmontosaurus models.  The foliage for these herbivores to feed on are two cycad trees from the CollectA range of figures.

It is certainly a most impressive collection.

Haolonggood sauropods on display.

A procession of prehistoric animal figures. What a fabulous collection! The two CollectA cycad tree models provide something for the sauropods to browse. Picture credit: Carl.

Picture credit: Carl

Superb Haolonggood Sauropods

The range of Haolonggood dinosaur models has expanded to include a range of Jurassic and Cretaceous sauropods.  However, the company has yet to make a Triassic sauropodomorph or indeed an example of a basal sauropod such as Vulcanodon, Shunosaurus or Cetiosaurus.  There is already a wide variety to choose from.  There are giants such as Mamenchisaurus and Apatosaurus was well as representations of smaller sauropods such as Amargasaurus and Dicraeosaurus.

To view the range of Haolonggood sauropods and other prehistoric animal figures available: Haolonggood Dinosaur Models.

Displaying the various 1:35 scale figures together really helps to give an insight into the size differences between different sauropods.  In addition, it puts the size of some duck-billed dinosaurs into perspective too.

Haolonggood sauropods and other prehistoric animal models on display.

Haolonggood sauropods and other prehistoric animal models on display. On thanks to model collector Carl for sending into Everything Dinosaur his photographs. Picture credit: Carl.

Picture credit: Carl

Commenting on the display shelf, Mike from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“What an incredible display!  This dinosaur model collector is highlighting the enormous variety of sauropod figures.  The whole shelf is a tribute to these majestic animals and the intricate details of the models.”

Thank you Carl, for sending these wonderful photographs.

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

24 01, 2025

An Imaginative and Unique Take on a Tyrannosaur

By |2025-01-25T09:11:32+00:00January 24th, 2025|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

A unique and imaginative tyrannosaur hybrid was spotted at a trade show. “B-rex” is a cross between a bee and Tyrannosaurus rex.  The unusual theropod was on display at the London Toy Fair.  It is certainly one of the most unusual dinosaur models that we have come across.

A "B-rex" (T. rex crossed with a bee).

An imaginative interpretation of a theropod dinosaur a “B-rex” a cross between a bee and a tyrannosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

“B-rex”

Bees are insects (Insecta). They belong to the order Hymenoptera. The ancestors of bees are thought to have evolved in the Early Triassic, shortly before the first dinosaurs evolved. Social members of this order are thought to have first appeared during the Cretaceous. Insect fossils are extremely rare. However, it is thought that with the rise of the flowering plants, bees evolved and became numerous in the Late Cretaceous.

Therefore, it is likely that bees and Tyrannosaurus rex co-existed. Although, we suspect they rarely interacted.  It is extremely unlikely that any evidence demonstrating interactions will be found in the fossil record.

The “B-rex” is a most intriguing figure.  The black and yellow stripes on the body, the delicate wings on the back and the two antennae on the head.  This model is a tribute to the designer’s active imagination.

For more accurate Tyrannosaurus rex models and other figures: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

22 01, 2025

Meeting a Friendly Triceratops at the London Toy Fair

By |2025-01-27T10:43:56+00:00January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

At the London Toy Fair, excitement was in the air as visitors flocked to the trade stands.  It was extremely busy.  However, amongst the many attractions, a team member from Everything Dinosaur spotted a friendly Triceratops.  This cheerful character was being escorted around the busy halls.  The Triceratops welcomed exhibitors and visitors.  We were allowed to take a photograph.

A friendly Triceratops spotted at the London Toy Fair

A friendly Triceratops spotted at the London Toy Fair. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Friendly Triceratops

At Everything Dinosaur, we appreciate all the hard work of the people dressed as characters.  The costume would have been hot and with three horns on the face, it would have been difficult to see where you were going. The Triceratops character posed for photos and spread joy wherever they went.  The bright red ceratopsian reminded everyone that playtime is important, regardless of age. This memorable moment at the London Toy Fair highlighted the power of creativity and fun.

Not sure what species was being represented T. horridus perhaps? Maybe the geologically younger Triceratops prorsus?  Palaeontologists might have skin impressions of the Triceratops taxon to study, but we are not sure what colour this dinosaur was.  We suspect that it was not bright red, but you never know…

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys.

5 01, 2025

Cetiosaurus on Display at the Wonderful Oxford University Museum of Natural History

By |2025-01-05T20:39:54+00:00January 5th, 2025|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

It was a great start to 2025 for fans of UK fossil sites.  The University of Birmingham sent out a media release about the investigation into extensive dinosaur trackways found in Oxfordshire. Five dinosaur trackways dating back to the Middle Jurassic had been unearthed in an Oxfordshire quarry.  Four of the trackways were made by sauropods.  The research team behind this remarkable research suggested that the footprints could have been made by a dinosaur such as Cetiosaurus (Cetiosaurus oxoniensis).  The research project was co-led by the University of Birmingham and the University of Oxford.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the dinosaur tracks: Remarkable “Dinosaur Highway” Found in Oxfordshire.

Mike and Sue from Everything Dinosaur remembered visiting the wonderful Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) and viewing the Cetiosaurus (Cetiosaurus oxoniensis) fossil specimens on display.

Cetiosaurus Fossils on Display

Cetiosaurus fossils on display.

Fossils ascribed to the taxon Cetiosaurus on display at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) shows several sauropod fossils on display at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.  A femur is shown on far left. The large bones in the centre are a right scapula and a right humerus. The fossil bones adjacent to them are from the lower portion of the forelimb (right ulna and right radius). Above these limb bones several caudal vertebrae (tail bones) are displayed.  These fossils have been assigned to the taxon Cetiosaurus.  The fossils represent some of the very first sauropod bones to have been extensively studied.

Cetiosaurus was the first sauropod to be named (Owen, 1841).  At the time, Richard Owen thought the bones represented some sort of giant marine crocodile – hence the name which translates as “whale lizard”.

The right femur of a sauropod (Cetiosaurus) on display.

The enormous and robust right femur of a Middle Jurassic sauropod. The femur has been ascribed to the taxon Cetiosaurus. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows a close-up view of the huge right femur of a sauropod.  This fossil bone has been assigned to Cetiosaurus.  The text in the exhibit refers to Cetiosaurus as the “Oxford Brontosaur”.  However, the exact taxonomy of Cetiosaurus oxoniensis is disputed although it is quite certain that it was only very distantly related to diplodocids such as Brontosaurus.

Cetiosaurus and Megalosaurus

The theropod trackway has been tentatively assigned to Megalosaurus.  Megalosaurus is another iconic dinosaur that has links to the OUMNH.  Although Megalosaurus has become something of a taxon wastebasket, the only fossil remains ascribed to Megalosaurus with any degree of consensus were found in Oxfordshire.  The track site provides some tantalising evidence of sauropod and theropod interaction.  For example, some of the tracks intersect.  A theropod dinosaur walked over tracks made by a sauropod.  There is no way of knowing how much later the meat-eater walked in the same direction as the herbivorous dinosaur. Perhaps the theropod was stalking the sauropod.

As part of the University of Birmingham media release we received some wonderful artwork from the very talented Mark Witton.  In the illustration, a Megalosaurus attacks a juvenile sauropod.

A Megalosaurus attacks a Cetiosaurus.

A Megalosaurus attacks a Cetiosaurus. Picture credit: Mark Witton.

Picture credit: Mark Witton

The remarkable Oxfordshire track site will feature in a BBC Two documentary.  In addition, the OUMNH will open a special exhibition about the dinosaur tracks shortly.

Jurassic dinosaurs. A CollectA Cetiosaurus model.

The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Cetiosaurus figure.  A model of an early sauropod that lived during the Middle Jurassic.

The picture (above) shows a Cetiosaurus model.  This dinosaur model was introduced into the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range in 2010.

To view the range of not-to-scale CollectA prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Prehistoric Life Age of Dinosaurs Popular Figures.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“The images we received from Birmingham University reminded us of our visit to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.  It was wonderful to be able to view the Cetiosaurus oxoniensis fossils.  It is a fabulous museum with some amazing exhibits.”

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

28 12, 2024

Beautiful Dinosaur Wrapping Paper

By |2024-12-27T06:19:44+00:00December 28th, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

Earlier this week, we posted up some photographs of dinosaur wrapping paper.  Today, we highlight some more festive wrapping paper with a prehistoric animal theme.  Such colourful and delightful packaging material.  It is gift wrap with a Gorgosaurus and other dinosaurs in a “roarsome” display.

Dinosaur wrapping paper.

Some roarsome dinosaur wrapping paper providing seasonal cheer. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Amongst the many fir trees, a flock of dinosaurs are delivering their presents and parcels. It is certainly some very festive prehistoric animal themed wrapping paper.

To view our previous blog post highlighting prehistoric animal wrapping paper: Prehistoric Animal Themed Wrapping Paper.

Dinosaur Wrapping Paper

Dinosaur fans young and old will love this dinosaur wrapping paper.  Our thanks to the customer who sent us a present which was wrapped in this delightful gift wrap. We love the design and the bright red background colour.  The paper is so festive and cheerful.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“To receive a gift from a customer was lovely.  To receive a gift presented to us in this beautiful prehistoric animal wrapping paper made it extra special. Our thanks to the customer for their thoughtful present.”

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

26 12, 2024

Wonderful, Colourful and Creative Prehistoric Animal Wrapping Paper

By |2024-12-26T18:00:11+00:00December 26th, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

Today, we wanted to show you some of the amazing prehistoric animal wrapping paper that we have been given.  It has been used to wrap all sorts of gifts and we admire the use of dinosaurs and pterosaurs in the colourful designs.  Each sheet is extremely bright and engaging.  Children will love unwrapping presents wrapped in this fun paper. We certainly did!

Colourful prehistoric animal wrapping paper.

Colourful prehistoric animal wrapping paper featuring sauropods, stegosaurs, ceratopsids, theropods and pterosaurs. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Prehistoric Animal Wrapping Paper

The design is certainly creative.  The orange Triceratops and the cute Stegosaurus complete with booties and a Santa hat.  Our congratulations to the talented and imaginative design team.  Several dinosaurs including a sauropod seem to be riding on skateboards.  Whereas the pterosaur has festive lights on its wings.  Moreover, it is carrying a parcel in its beak.

Dinosaur wrapping paper featuring a green theropod dinosaur.

A festive theropod carrying a decorative tree and riding a skateboard. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The photograph (above) shows a close-up view of a green theropod dinosaur riding a skateboard.  The meat-eating dinosaur has a festive tree strapped to its back and it is wearing a Santa hat.

Such delightful and wonderful dinosaur and prehistoric animal themed wrapping paper.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys.

25 12, 2024

Happy Holidays from Everything Dinosaur

By |2024-12-25T06:16:35+00:00December 25th, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

The big day is here!  As the holiday season is upon us, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our incredible customers and dedicated fans. Your support has made this year truly special, and we are grateful to have you as part of our prehistoric animal model collecting community.  Everything Dinosaur would like to wish everyone a happy holiday!

Everything Dinosaur wishes everyone a happy holiday at this festive time of year.

Mike and Sue from Everything Dinosaur wishes everyone a happy holiday at this festive time of year. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Can you spot the Everything Dinosaur “e” hidden in the image (above)?

Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and a little prehistoric magic! We look forward to sharing more adventures with you in the coming year.

Thank you for being part of our journey!  There is more to come… Everything Dinosaur is evolving…

Warmest wishes,
Mike & Sue

The award-winning and customer friendly Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

24 12, 2024

A Seasonal, Festive Triceratops Card Makes us Smile

By |2024-12-24T14:21:18+00:00December 24th, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur Fans|0 Comments

Our thanks to Caldey who sent into Everything Dinosaur a beautiful and carefully crafted festive Triceratops card which made team members smile.  At Everything Dinosaur, we have been extremely busy preparing and packing orders for customers.  It is nice to know our efforts are appreciated and thank you Caldey for sending us this wonderful festive card.  We think it features one of the recently introduced Haolonggood Triceratops models.  We loved the way in which the Triceratops has managed to end up with a present stuck on its brow horn.

A festive Triceratops card featuring a punctured present.

The festive Triceratops card features the horned dinosaur wearing some tinsel around its neck. Unfortunately, in this dinosaur’s excitement it seems to have ended up with a present stuck onto one of its impressive brow horns. Picture credit: Caldey.

Picture credit: Caldey

A Festive Triceratops Card

Our congratulations to the young artist.  It is such a clever design and such a thoughtful gift.  It made our day.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Thank you, Caldey, for sending the festive Triceratops card to Everything Dinosaur! Your thoughtfulness brightened our day, and we truly appreciate your kindness and creativity.”

Triceratops festive card.

A lovely, personalised message in the festive Triceratops card with an illustration of a theropod skull and footprint too. Picture credit: Caldey.

Picture credit: Caldey

The inside of the card contains a seasonal message.  In addition, Caldey has included a three-toed dinosaur footprint and a drawing of a skull of a theropod dinosaur.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur added:

“We have been extremely busy in the build up to the holiday season.  This kind gesture made us smile. We appreciate all the seasonal gifts, cards, and messages we’ve received from our wonderful customers.”

Our very best wishes to all our customers at this time of year.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models.

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