At Everything Dinosaur, we try our best to support the wider community.  For example, we were invited to Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to participate on a panel in support of the University’s bid to maintain their EQUIS accreditation.  EQUIS accreditation is a prestigious international quality benchmarking system for business schools.  It is a highly prized accolade for the business faculty at any university.  Having worked with students and participated in training courses, we wanted to provide our support in this accreditation process. In addition, we believe in giving back to the wider community and helping students and teaching staff where we can. Naturally, I brought a dinosaur model into the University.  It was the CollectA Furcatoceratops dinosaur model.

Taking a CollectA Furcatoceratops dinosaur model into Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The CollectA Furcatoceratops Dinosaur Model Goes to University

When explaining to other panel members about what we do it helps to provide tangible evidence of the quality of prehistoric animal figures.  Furthermore, it is a great ice breaker.  It seems that most people are interested in dinosaurs and want to learn more. EQUIS is a comprehensive quality review system for business schools and management institutions. Its rigorous peer-review process signals the overall quality of the institution.  The assessment process is challenging.  Mike outlined the involvement the University had in the development of the Everything Dinosaur Evolution brand.

To view this range of scientifically accurate dinosaur models: Everything Dinosaur Evolution Models.

The CollectA model helped to demonstrate the quality of figures that are available to model collectors.

One of the benefits of a taking a dinosaur to the University is that we get to meet and talk with so many talented and passionate academics and business leaders. We get to talk about dinosaurs too.

Manchester Metropolitan University will be informed of the decision in December (2025). We wish all those involved with the project success.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“It was an honour to be able to visit the University and to help in their submission to EQUIS.  It would be wonderful if Manchester Metropolitan University could once again be awarded this prestigious accolade.”

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Mike and Sue from Everything Dinosaur celebrate another positive Feefo review from a customer who gives the company 5-stars for customer service.  It is always a pleasure to receive feedback from our customers.

Another extremely positive Feefo review received by Sue and Mike from Everything Dinosaur. It is five stars for Everything Dinosaur’s customer service. Picture credit: Feefo.

Picture credit: Feefo

The reviewer, a regular customer praised Mike and Sue for the swift despatch of their order.  The review highlights the next day delivery.

A Positive Feefo Review

The customer stated:

“Excellent service as always from Everything Dinosaur.  Ordered the previous day and came the next day by 09.30am.  This is the best company I’ve ever dealt with.  Sue and Mike do a fantastic job.”

Over the last year the mail order company has received more than four hundred and fifty five-star reviews.  Ninety-nine percent of all Everything Dinosaur’s reviews in the last twelve months have been five-star reviews.  Indeed, Everything Dinosaur has won awards for its superb customer service.

Mike commented that it was always a pleasure receiving feedback from genuine customers.

He added:

“Feedback from customers is important.  Every review we post up is a genuine customer review.  We read all of them and respond to all those that require a reply.  We are honoured and humbled by such positive Feefo reviews.”

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

This is an important message for all customers ordering from Everything Dinosaur for delivery of parcels to the USA. As of 18:00 hours (BST), 13:00 hours EST, (Sunday 24th August 2025), Everything Dinosaur temporarily suspended shipments to the United States. With the removal of the de minimis for all parcels destined for the USA coming into force at midnight on August 28th, we are anticipating considerable confusion and delays within the American postal system.

In order to protect our customers, we reluctantly took the decision to suspend parcel shipments to America.  Deliveries to other countries are unaffected.

Everything Dinosaur – a leading supplier of dinosaur toys and models is working hard to help American customers. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Finding a Solution for Parcels to the USA

However, we continue to work hard to find a solution.  It is our intention to ensure that the tariffs and duties being applied to parcels sent to the USA are made as transparent as possible for our American customers. Indeed, we will do our best to absorb some of the additional fees and charges that are going to result from the removal of de miminis. Furthermore, we have spent much of the last four weeks working in collaboration with couriers to find workable solutions.

Sadly, due to the removal of de minimis, prices for American customers are likely to increase.  However, no other countries will be affected.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We are continuing to explore ways in which we can provide information on the tariffs due on parcels destined for the USA.  Sue and I apologise for the inconvenience this suspension has caused but we do want to avoid parcels getting held up in the U.S. customs network.  We are doing all we can to find a solution.”

Everything Dinosaur is aiming to reintroduce shipping to America in the near future, perhaps within the next few days.

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.

A message for all our customers in the USA. As of 18:00 hours (BST), 13:00 hours EST, (Sunday 24th August 2025), Everything Dinosaur is temporarily suspending shipments to the United States. Visitors to the Everything Dinosaur website will not be able to place orders destined for the USA. With the removal of the de minimis for all parcels destined for the USA taking place as of midnight August 28th, we are anticipating considerable confusion and delays within the American postal system.

In order to protect our customers, we have reluctantly taken the decision to suspend parcel shipments to America.  Deliveries to other countries are unaffected.

Everything Dinosaur – a leading supplier of dinosaur toys and models is working hard to help American customers. We are currently testing new software on the website to help American customers to understand the implications of the removal of de minimis. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Changes to the Everything Dinosaur Website

We are currently in the process of installing and testing new software on the Everything Dinosaur website.  Our aim is to provide comprehensive and easy to understand information about tariffs and duties for our American customers. Once this testing has been completed, we plan to permit sales to the USA once again. Sue and I apologise for this inconvenience, please be assured we are doing all we can to accommodate the new postal rules for parcels destined for the USA.

We note that many national postal companies and couriers have suspended operations to the USA, whilst they too are seeking solutions to accommodate the removal of de minimis. Parcels sent to other countries are unaffected.

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

Top marks for Everything Dinosaur from a Canadian customer.  We get lots of customer reviews and it is always a pleasure to receive feedback from our customers in Canada.  The customer had recently purchased some Eofauna figures, and they wanted to provide feedback on the figures and Everything Dinosaur’s service.

Top marks for Everything Dinosaur. One of the company’s many Canadian customers provides a Feefo review. Picture credit: Feefo.

Picture credit: Feefo

Top Marks for Everything Dinosaur

In the detailed feedback the customer praised Everything Dinosaur and stated:

“Everything Dinosaur is very quick to ship their products and has always notified me with a personal email to inform me of the shipment. They go above and beyond by providing additional background details on the animal modelled, which is amazing. I don’t know of any other company that does that. I have always received my parcels within seven to ten days which is amazing since I live in another country.”

Our thanks for your kind and generous feedback.

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

Everything Dinosaur are delighted to exhibit at this weekend’s DinoCon event.  We proudly associate ourselves with this amazing convention.  Indeed, we posed for a photograph with us behind the Everything Dinosaur stall DinoCon 2025. This inaugural convention brings palaeontology enthusiasts, dinosaur fans, artists, academics, and collectors together to celebrate prehistoric times.  Furthermore, it allows individuals to showcase their talents.

All set up and ready for DinoCon 2025. Mike and Sue from Everything Dinosaur ready to meet hundreds of dinosaur model fans. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Everything Dinosaur Stall DinoCon 2025

Thank you to all those model collectors who contacted us advising which figures to bring. Indeed, the feedback we received was instrumental in helping us decide which models to bring.

Our stall proved very popular across the weekend. Visitors were able to browse a wide range of prehistoric animal models and dinosaur figures.  Beasts of the Mesozoic, Papo and CollectA models were on display.  In addition, we brought some other brands such as PNSO too.

Attendees took the opportunity to chat with us about the latest models and forthcoming releases. We also enjoyed answering questions about dinosaurs and model design.

The Vendor’s Hall was full of energy and enthusiasm. Sue and I were proud to stand alongside talented palaeoartists, authors, and other vendors offering incredible merchandise.  The atmosphere captured the true spirit of DinoCon 2025 — a location where science, creativity, and community come together.

We would like to thank everyone who stopped by our stall. The support and interest are greatly appreciated. Meeting fellow enthusiasts is always a highlight.  Moreover, we are part of an amazing community, and we left the event inspired by the passion of the DinoCon fanbase.

We are already looking forward to future conventions and hope to see even more familiar faces next time. DinoCon 2025 was a fantastic start, and Everything Dinosaur was proud to play a part.

For more amazing dinosaur figures and prehistoric animal toys: Dinosaur Models and Prehistoric Animal Toys.

It is official — Everything Dinosaur has fans! Two, in fact, to help keep us cool if summer returns. Earlier this week, we received a mystery parcel from China. Inside were two beautiful, hand-crafted fans.  What a heart-warming and delightful surprise.  Such a thoughtful gift from China.

Unfortunately, there was no note, so we do not know who sent them. The sender could be a customer, a freight forwarder, a manufacturer, or even a member of our trademark team in China. Furthermore, We have many contacts in China, so we are at a loss to know exactly who to thank.

Sue and Mike from Everything Dinosaur with the two hand-made fans from China. They do not know what kind person or company sent them? Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Thoughtful Gift from China

Thank you to the dedicated Beasts of the Mesozoic fan who gave Everything Dinosaur top marks for customer service.  We are grateful for all the Feefo feedback received.  The UK-based customer had recently purchased an articulated Velociraptor figure.  Having received their dromaeosaurid model, they promptly provided feedback on our customer service.

Feefo feedback received about a Beasts of the Mesozoic Velociraptor figure. Picture credit: Feefo.

Picture credit: Feefo

Feefo Feedback

The customer praised the speedy delivery.  In addition, they complimented Everything Dinosaur on their communication. Furthermore, the customer was impressed by the free Velociraptor fact sheet that we supplied with their figure. Feefo is a trusted reviews platform that collects genuine customer feedback for businesses. It helps companies improve service and build trust.  Everything Dinosaur has worked with Feefo for nearly a decade.

The feedback related to the purchase of a Beasts of the Mesozoic 1:18 scale Velociraptor mongoliensis figure.  Sadly, it is likely that this series of small, articulated models is going to be retired.

The product packaging for the new Beasts of the Mesozoic Velociraptor mongoliensis 1:18 scale figure (front and back view of the packaging). A fact card about Velociraptor has been incorporated into the product packaging. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To see the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic Articulated Models.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We listen to every customer.  The feedback we receive is extremely important to us.  We are grateful for every comment received.”

Thousands of Feefo Reviews

Everything Dinosaur receives thousands of genuine Feefo reviews. Consequently, customer reviews have helped shape the business. Customers review our prehistoric animal models and share their thoughts. Moreover, they also praise our customer service and fast delivery. They use our website’s review section to give product feedback and rate their purchasing experience. As a result, Everything Dinosaur has collected thousands of these direct website reviews.

Visit our award-winning and highly rated website: Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

Everything Dinosaur has unveiled an eye-catching new email signature.  It celebrates the launch of the company’s own model range. The model range is entitled Everything Dinosaur Evolution.  Leading the way is the beautiful Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex model.  This exciting new tyrannosaur figure proudly features in the company’s digital correspondence.

The latest email signature footer from Everything Dinosaur features the soon to be available Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex model.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex Model Incorporated into an Email Signature

This new email signature shows the Everything Dinosaur Evolution logo.  In addition, the figure is shown in lateral view. Only the front half of the dinosaur model is visible.  To see the entire figure, recipients of emails have to click on the link embedded in the image.

The T. rex is the first model in this exciting new series of museum-quality prehistoric animal figures.  This powerful symbol highlights the start of a new chapter for Everything Dinosaur.  The image implores recipients to “Join the Evolution”.  No other range of dinosaur models has been designed with this much attention to detail.

For further information on the Everything Dinosaur Evolution range of models: Everything Dinosaur Evolution Models.

By clicking the embedded link in the signature, email recipients can go directly to the Everything Dinosaur Evolution section of the website. Site visitors can explore the range, sign up for updates, and stay informed about the release of future figures.  They will be amongst the first to be informed about more Hell Creek Formation models.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur explained the strategy behind this digital update:

“We want to inform as many dinosaur model fans as possible about our new product range. This new outlook signature on our emails helps us to do just that.”

Setting the Tone

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex figure is a 1:33 scale model.  It sets a strong tone for this brand-new line of prehistoric animal replicas.  The updated email signature promotes this range.  In addition, it reflects the company’s commitment to scientific accuracy and customer communication.

The evolution of Everything Dinosaur has begun!

Visit the company’s award-winning website: Museum Quality Prehistoric Animal Models.

In the spring, the waters of international delivery became choppy.  The withdrawal of the de minimis threshold of $800 USD in the USA caused great uncertainty.  We did all that we could to keep our customers informed. When it comes to Everything Dinosaur shipping parcels overseas, we remain committed to providing an exemplary service.  An Executive Order remains in place for the removal of the $800 USD de minimis threshold on parcels of China/Hong Kong origin.

Uncertainty regarding the American administration’s intentions remains.  Bilateral trade deals may alleviate some of these problems.  After all, the UK was the first country to agree a bilateral trade deal with the United States following the wide-ranging unilateral tariffs that were announced in April (2025).

What is De Minimis?

De minimis refers to a threshold value for international parcels sent to the USA, below which goods can enter duty-free and without additional customs fees.  For countries other than China and Hong Kong it remains at $800 USD.  However, in the “Big, Beautiful Bill”, currently passing through U.S. legislature there is provision to make significant changes with regards to the sending of parcels to the USA.

There is a plan to end de minimis for all parcels entering the USA by July the 1st 2027.  The direction of travel is clear. Indeed, an Executive Order may end the de minimis threshold for small parcels sooner.

There are plans to charge duties and tariffs for all parcels scheduled to be sent to America.  The de minimis threshold for all parcels arriving in the USA could end by July 1st 2027. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

De minimis has long been used to ship low-value goods into America without duties.  This enables easy access to the U.S. consumer for retailers of “fast fashion” and other items.  Lawmakers have expressed concern over the dramatic rise of Chinese e-tailers.  Changes in the shopping habits of Americans has led to a boom in ecommerce.  The provisions in the “Big, Beautiful Bill” that oversee the ending of the de minimis threshold could raise billions of dollars in revenue.

However, it is not clear at this stage how a universal ending of de minimis would impact the U.S. postal network.  We estimate that around forty-five parcels enter the American postal network every second.  Administrating any de minimis changes would be challenging.  A thirty-day lead time prior to implementation has been proposed.

The Impact on Everything Dinosaur Shipping Parcels to the USA

In the light of these developments, Everything Dinosaur has been keen to keep customers informed. We are committed to understanding the ramifications of any changes and doing all we can to assist our American customers.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Sue and I try our best to keep our customers updated. There remains considerable uncertainty with regards to sending parcels to America. However, we work directly with major shipping companies, and we want to assure our customers that Everything Dinosaur is fully committed to navigating any changes.”

The advice from many commercial shipping channels is to adopt a DDP (delivery duty paid) model.  Everything Dinosaur has been offering DDP shipping for international customers for over five years. Team members have lots of experience in handling parcel despatch under DDP.

Visit the award-winning and extremely reliable Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Figures.