CollectA and Beasts of the Mesozoic prehistoric animal models feature on a pair of slides created by Everything Dinosaur for TetZooCon. These slides are part of a presentation that had been especially prepared for the annual TetZooCon event.  In total, five new for 2024 CollectA models were highlighted along with a quintet of recent Beasts of the Mesozoic figures.

CollectA prehistoric animal models feature on a slide prepared by Everything Dinosaur for the recent TetZooCon event in London. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the two ranges of CollectA models in stock at Everything Dinosaur:

Not-to-scale CollectA models: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular.

CollectA models with a declared scale: CollectA Deluxe Models.

Highlighting Prehistoric Animal Models

Highlighting dinosaurs and other prehistoric animal models in a slideshow is helpful for the audience. It showcases unique features and details that attract interest. In addition, the audience can be informed about new figures being added to ranges. For example, the Beasts of the Mesozoic slide highlighted five new additions to this range, including the albino Zuniceratops figure.

Five new for late 2024 Beasts of the Mesozoic prehistoric animal figures feature on a slide prepared for the TetZooCon event. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic range of articulated figures: Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures.

The slides were quite easy to create.  Visual presentations engage attendees and spark discussions. They help collectors appreciate the diversity of models and their significance.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented.

“We appreciate that this was the last ever TetZooCon.  However, the event organisers have exciting plans for next year.  We have been delighted to be able to support this excellent convention.  We are looking forward to revealing more information about the 2025 event, it’s going to be special.”

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

Everything Dinosaur is supporting the amazing TetZooCon event once again this year.  The company is a sponsor of this fantastic event, now in its eleventh year.  TetZooCon is an annual meeting centred around the world-famous blog Tetrapod Zoology.  There will be presentations, book signings, art demonstrations, discussion panels, workshops and talks from leading exponents in their field.  This event gives us the opportunity to highlight some of the prehistoric animal models that we stock.  For example, the slideshow we have compiled will include PNSO dinosaur models.

The PNSO figures Mateo the Tyrannotitan and Xilin the Wuerhosaurus feature on one of the slides.  The stegosaur Wuerhosaurus is shown on the left with the Tyrannotitan model on the right. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows one of the slides from our TetZooCon presentation.  It features the recently introduced PNSO Tyrannotitan and Wuerhosaurus dinosaur figures.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal models in stock: PNSO Dinosaur Models.

PNSO Dinosaur Models Including Megalosaurus bucklandii

This year, 2024, marks the 200th anniversary of the first, formal scientific description of a dinosaur.  Megalosaurus bucklandii was described in 1824 (Buckland). Megalosaurus was a large, bipedal predator that could reach lengths of up to nine metres. Characterised by its robust body, sharp teeth, and powerful limbs, Megalosaurus was likely an apex predator in its ecosystem. Its scientific description in 1824 played a pivotal role in the early understanding of dinosaurs, marking the beginning of palaeontology as a scientific discipline.

It seemed fitting that we should include a slide featuring the PNSO Megalosaurus model in our presentation.

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the first scientific description of a dinosaur (Megalosaurus bucklandii). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Best wishes to the organisers and to everyone attending TetZooCon 2024.

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

It’s an early start today (Sunday)!  While most people unwind over the weekend, for us, Sunday is a good day to pick and pack orders for customers.  Our commitment ensures that each parcel is ready for a prompt despatch the next working day (Monday).  We are already receiving orders for the December festive season.  We might have just wished our chums in China a happy mid-autumn festival, but customers are already placing orders for dinosaur toys for the festive period.

Mike in the warehouse ready to start picking orders for customers. By working over the weekend, he can ensure that customer’s orders are despatched promptly on Monday. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Picking and Packing Dinosaur Toys and Prehistoric Animal Models

As the clock ticks, Mike meticulously sorts through Everything Dinosaur’s vibrant selection of dinosaur toys and prehistoric animal models.  The company has thousands of models in stock. He carefully checks each order, ensuring that every toy meets our high-quality standards. Mike understands that these toys and figures spark imagination and joy in children, making his role even more meaningful.

With a keen eye for detail, he efficiently organises the toys and models, packing them securely to withstand the journey to their new homes. Our streamlined process not only speeds up dispatch, but we also check to ensure we have the right parcel contents.  After all, there are so many T. rex figures to choose from these days. Customers eagerly await their dinosaur toys, and Mike takes immense pride in being part of that excitement.

New for 2024 Haolonggood dinosaur models. Tlatolophus galorum and the horned dinosaurs Sinoceratops and Kosmoceratops.  Models are being prepared and packed ready for despatch. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

By the end of his shift, Mike ensures that all orders are neatly packed and labelled, ready for collection on the next working day. We try our best to pack promptly and despatch rapidly.  Everything Dinosaur, has a tremendous reputation for customer service.

So, next time you receive a parcel filled with dinosaur toys, remember the effort that went into making that delivery possible, thanks to Mike and Sue and their commitment.

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning and customer friendly website: Dinosaur Toys.

With on-line sales, customers can feel removed from the sellers. In this fast-paced digital world, placing an order on a website is extremely convenient, but do you know the people behind the dotcom address? At Everything Dinosaur, we believe in being open and honest with our customers. We have always encouraged dialogue, and our customers have got to know us (Sue and Mike).

For us, it’s about being authentic and true to ourselves.  Authenticity is essential in the on-line world. When a person allows their true self to shine through, they create a genuine connection with customers.  Recently, we were asked to make a video about some training that had been undertaken.  We were happy to oblige.  However, inevitably we made some mistakes during the filming process.  Rather than banish these errors to the editing suite dump bin forever, Sue and I thought we would share them with you.

We will post up on our blog and our social media platforms a bloopers reel!

Sue and Mike from Everything Dinosaur will feature in a short bloopers reel on their social media pages. The video will highlight some of the outtakes from a recent video shoot. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Authentic Everything Dinosaur

People appreciate transparency and are drawn to relatable personalities. Sharing moments of imperfection, like bloopers from filming, showcases your human side and makes your brand more approachable.  Being yourself fosters loyalty and trust.  Customers like to feel they are dealing with real people, rather than a faceless business entity.  Building connections leads to stronger relationships with customers.

To read our earlier blog post about the training and to see the video discussing the training courses: Everything Dinosaur Customer Service and Training.

Additionally, showcasing humour and authenticity can differentiate the company’s brand in a crowded marketplace.

Our bloopers reel will be posted up on Friday (13th September), we are not superstitious, we have no worries about posting on this date.

So, when you embrace your quirks and share those light-hearted moments, you not only entertain but also strengthen your business identity.

Remember, it’s the genuine connections that often turn customers into lifelong supporters.

Look out for our bloopers reel this Friday!

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

It has been a busy year for Everything Dinosaur.  There are always lots of jobs to do.  We appreciate that the business world is changing and new technologies such as artificial intelligence are having an increasing influence on commerce.  However, we believe that people do business with people and whilst AI can be extremely helpful, we strive to maintain that personal touch.  Interacting with our customers is very important to us, we pride ourselves on Everything Dinosaur’s customer service.  We try to put customers at the heart of our business.

To this end, Mike has been participating in a training programme.  The aim of the programme is to help businesses get to grips with dynamic and changing technologies.  Having participated, we were approached by the training organisers – Digital Cheshire to make a video providing our feedback on the course.  We are always happy to help support other organisations.

Everything’s Dinosaur Digital Cheshire Case Study

Video credit: Digital Cheshire

Everything Dinosaur’s Customer Service

In this short Digital Cheshire video (it last just under six minutes), we talk about our business and how the training has helped us.  Exceptional customer service builds loyalty and encourages repeat business. In addition, satisfied customers share their positive experiences, attracting new clients and enhancing the brand’s reputation. For example, we have received thousands of customer reviews, and the company has won numerous customer service awards.

Everything Dinosaur has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2024.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Every day is a school day!  There is always something new to learn and the business has benefited from the training offered by Digital Cheshire.  Everything Dinosaur’s customer service is exceptionally important to our success.  Looking after our customers is a core part of who we are.  Thankfully, we have been able to learn more about new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.  We are grateful that we have been able to participate in the training programme.”

There are some outtakes from the video, a sort of bloopers reel.  We don’t always get everything right on the first take!  We will endeavour to get this other video onto our blog as well.

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

Everything Dinosaur team members have commissioned a new Carnotaurus scale drawing. It is to be incorporated into the company’s updated Carnotaurus fact sheet.  This fact sheet will be sent out free of charge with Carnotaurus model purchases.  Several companies have included C. sastrei in their model ranges. For example, Safari Ltd, Papo, PNSO and Nanmu Studio have made models of this theropod.  Furthermore, Rebor recently announced the addition of a new Carnotaurus figure to their range.  This new Rebor figure is called “Carnotaurus rex”!

The Carnotaurus scale drawing has been commissioned by Everything Dinosaur for use in the company’s revised C. sastrei fact sheet. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Carnotaurus Scale Drawing

The genus name translates as “meat-eating bull”. This is a reference to the two prominent horns located on the top of the skull. Carnotaurus was scientifically described in 1985, by the famous Argentinian palaeontologist José Bonaparte. It is known from a single, well-preserved fossil skeleton (MACN-CH 894).

The strata associated with the fossils were once thought to represent late Campanian deposits. However, subsequent studies have proposed that the rocks are younger (Maastrichtian faunal stage of the Late Cretaceous).

The Everything Dinosaur Carnotaurus fact sheet has been amended and the new scale drawing will be used to illustrate the approximate size of this theropod dinosaur.  A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that these changes had been made in preparation for the arrival of the new Rebor Carnotaurus figure.

To view the range of Rebor figures: Rebor.

The new Rebor Carnotaurus rex figure in lateral view.  Everything Dinosaur have amended their fact sheet on this abelisaurid in preparation for the arrival of the new Rebor figure.

Ironically, the illustration used for the fact sheet is not based on the new Rebor model.  It was the CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Carnotaurus that provided the inspiration.

CollectA Carnotaurus dinosaur model.  This model inspired the new Everything Dinosaur Carnotaurus scale drawing.  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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

Dinosaurs of the La Colonia Formation

Whilst numerous dinosaur fossils are associated with the La Colonia Formation, only a few taxa have been erected. Carnotaurus was the first dinosaur genus to be named from fossils from this formation. Intriguingly, another genus of abelisaurid was recently described (Koleken inakayali). Koleken was formally described in 2024. It is known from a partial skeleton that probably represents a sub-adult. It is thought to have been smaller than Carnotaurus sastrei.

To read an article about K. inakayali: A New Abelisaurid from Argentina.

Ornithischians such as hadrosauroid and armoured dinosaur remains are associated with this formation. Sauropods are known too. However, only one plant-eating dinosaur taxon has been established. Earlier this year (2024), scientists (Moreno et al) erected Titanomachya gimenezi. It is known from fragmentary remains and Titanomachya has been described as being a small-bodied saltasauroid. Perhaps Carnotaurus hunted this titanosaur, although the feeding habits of Carnotaurus are disputed.

The newly described titanosaur: Titanomachya: A New Titanosaur from Patagonia.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the new Rebor Carnotaurus figure would be in stock in the late autumn.

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

Celebrating another 5-star Feefo review that has been posted by an Everything Dinosaur customer.  We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and support.  This month (August 2024), we have received another thirty 5-star customer reviews.  According to our Feefo dashboard, over the last 12 months we have received over three hundred 5-star customer service reviews.

Another excellent 5-star Feefo review for Everything Dinosaur. Thirty 5-star ratings from customers have been received this month (August 2024). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows a typical Feefo comment and review.  Tom, an Everything Dinosaur customer kindly left feedback in response to an email from Feefo.  We understand that our customers are the heart of our business, and their satisfaction is our top priority.

Reading and Acknowledging Every Feefo Review

We receive lots of amazing feedback about our prompt despatch and helpfulness.  We try to assist and help where we can.  Customers frequently express their appreciation for our extensive knowledge of products, as well as our dedication to ensuring every order meets their expectations. Whether it is answering queries about prehistoric animal models or providing assistance with shipping, we try our best to assist.

It is always a pleasure to receive such positive feedback.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur thanked everyone for their comments and stated:

“Thank you to all our fantastic customers.  We appreciate your support and your trust in us.  Your feedback continues to inspire and helps us to provide even better customer service. Here’s to many more 5-star ratings in the future!”

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

Co-owner of Everything Dinosaur Sue, is keen to champion the role of women in business. Recently, we hosted a young student on work experience. She helped with the picking and packing of orders. In addition, she worked on some social media posts and videos. This week, Sue met up with South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Team members Jane Booth and Courtney Dodd. The Chamber team members wanted to learn more about the company’s international sales.

For Jane, the Export Document Administrator and Courtney Dodd (Business Administrator) at the Chamber it was an opportunity to see first-hand how Chamber membership had benefitted the business and assisted in the development of sales overseas.

Sue Judd from Everything Dinosaur welcomed Chamber of Commerce team members to the company’s offices and warehouse. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Sue commented that she welcomed the continuing dialogue with the Chamber and outlined how these meetings enabled Chamber personnel to gain a better understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by women in business.

Visit the customer-friendly Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models.

Empowering Women in Business

The visit also highlighted the importance of empowering women in business. As Sue admits, the business of selling dinosaurs is essentially a male-dominated industry. However, her success in this niche market might help to inspire other female entrepreneurs.

Sue thanked Jane and Courtney for their input.  She explained that Everything Dinosaur was proud to support the Chamber’s initiatives to foster the growth and success of women-owned businesses.

Team members at Everything Dinosaur have produced a Diprotodon scale drawing.  The scale drawing has been prepared for a fact sheet on the largest marsupial known to science.  The fact sheet will be sent out with sales of the new CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon figure.

Diprotodon was the largest marsupial known. Males may have weighed as much as 3,500 kilograms and stood around 1.8 metres high at the shoulder. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon Model

The CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon model is due to arrive later this week.  Collectors have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this male Diprotodon figure.  The model measures a fraction under twenty-one centimetres in length.  It is around twelve centimetres tall, and it has a declared scale of 1:20.

To view the CollectA Deluxe range of prehistoric animal figures: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models.

The CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Diprotodon model.

The CollectA figure probably represents the type species Diprotodon optatum which was the first Australian fossil mammal to be scientifically described and named (Owen 1838).

Numerous species have been erected, essentially due to the great size differences observed in fossil specimens of adults.  In addition, Diprotodon was the most widespread of the Australian megafauna.  Fossils remains have been found all over Australia and this led to the assumption (probably incorrect), that several different species evolved.  Unlike its probable closest living relative the wombat, Diprotodon was sexually dimorphic.  Males were considerably bigger than females.  It had been assumed that the different sized adult fossils represented separate species.  However, it is now thought that the largest specimens represent male Diprotodon optatum.

Did Diprotodon Live in Extensive Herds or Small Family Groups?

Large numbers of Diprotodon fossils have been found in sediments representing lakebeds and river deposits. At one time, Diprotodon was thought to have been aquatic. However, the fossil accumulations probably represent groups that died together during a severe drought or were drowned when trying to cross a swollen river.

Diprotodon is thought to be the only marsupial that seasonally migrated. These animals probably had to roam extensively in order to find enough food. There is some fossil evidence to indicate that these animals moved around in large herds. These large herds mostly consisted of females. This suggests that Diprotodon was a polygynous species. That is, a male controlled a harem of females. Juvenile males moved around in bachelor groups.

The jaws are extremely powerful. It has been suggested that the males engaged in intraspecific combat, perhaps fighting over mates or social status. The incisors were probably used to deliver deep bites onto the face and body of the opponent.

The CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon figure will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur.

Visit the user friendly Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Models and Toys.

A few days ago, team members created a new image of PNSO figures for use on the Everything Dinosaur website.  This new image was to be used on the homepage as part of a revolving slide presentation.  The presentation would help to highlight the extensive range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures stocked by the company.  In addition, link buttons on the images could signpost visitors to specific model ranges and categories.

The new PNSO picture featured seven prehistoric animal models.  In an earlier post, we set a challenge, could you name all the figures?

The new PNSO prehistoric animal slider for the updated Everything Dinosaur website. In total, seven PNSO prehistoric animal figures are featured. Can you name them all? Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of PNSO models available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Dinosaur Models.

Naming the PNSO Figures

We are often impressed by the product knowledge of collectors.  When Everything Dinosaur pose questions about dinosaur models, we always get lots of correct answers.  We were most impressed by the PNSO product knowledge demonstrated.

However, for the record here is the information about the PNSO figures included in the image.

A helpful guide from Everything Dinosaur to assist with the identification of PNSO figures. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) identifies the seven PNSO figures in the image.  Here is the list:

• Maxim the Baryonyx (introduced late 2024).
• Aymen the Spinosaurus (introduced early 2024).
• Jeff the Kronosaurus (introduced 2021).
• Haylee the Helicoprion (2021).
• Mungo the Meraxes (2023).
• Xilin the Wuerhosaurus (introduced late 2024).
• Cayden the Zuul (introduced 2023).

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“The PNSO range consists of over one hundred prehistoric animal figures.  The company has built a strong reputation amongst model collectors and dinosaur fans.  We are looking forward to announcing more PNSO figure introductions in the near future.”

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Visit Everything Dinosaur.