Everything Dinosaur News and Updates

4 06, 2023

PNSO Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex

By Mike|2023-06-04T12:55:36+01:00June 4th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

PNSO are to add a replica of a T. rex to their 1:35 scale Scientific Art Museum series. The PNSO Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex figure will be in stock shortly.

PNSO Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the PNSO Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur model would be in stock in just a few short weeks. PNSO have continued to impress dinosaur fans and model collectors with their ever-increasing range of prehistoric animal figures. The company has already produced several T. rex dinosaur figures. Cameron the T. rex will be a 1/35th scale figure.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Scientific Art Models and Figures.

The PNSO Cameron the T. rex figure has an articulated jaw. — *The PNSO Cameron the T. rex figure has an articulated lower jaw.*

Model Measurements

The new for 2023 tyrannosaur figure measures an impressive 35 cm long and the model stands 11.9 cm tall.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the model will be supplied with twenty scientific art posters, a forty-eight-page colour, fully illustrated booklet and a transparent support stand. The Tyrannosaurus rex model will have an articulated lower jaw.

The dinosaur model is supplied with a replica skull, booklet and posters. — *The new for 2013 T. rex figure is supplied with a transparent support stand, a replica of a T. rex fossil skull, a 48-page, colour booklet and a set of 20 dinosaur posters.*

A QR code on the product packaging will provide dinosaur fans with access to a video that explains how the model was created.

The Everything Dinosaur spokesperson added:

“In addition to the posters and the booklet, the new for 2023 T. rex model will be supplied with a replica T. rex skull. The Tyrannosaurus rex model skull that comes supplied with Cameron is based on an actual fossil Tyrannosaurus rex specimen. It will be a 1:35 scale model.”

The PNSO Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex 1:35 scale dinosaur model is due in stock at Everything Dinosaur in a few weeks.

Visit the company’s award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

28 05, 2023

New Nanmu Studio Giganotosaurus Dinosaur Models

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:14:44+00:00May 28th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Newsletters, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Giganotosaurus dinosaur models have arrived in stock at Everything Dinosaur. These three exciting dinosaur figures feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur company newsletter. The dinosaur replicas are named “Gustave”, “Typhon” and “King of the Border”. They pay tribute to the Giganotosaurus featured in the film “Jurassic World Dominion”.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Jurassic Series Giganotosaurus Dinosaur Models

The headline model in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter is the Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Giganotosaurus Typhon Deluxe figure. This beautifully detailed figure comes complete with a display base and an Everything Dinosaur fact sheet.

To request to subscribe to Everything Dinosaur’s free newsletter: Email Everything Dinosaur.

Each of the Giganotosaurus dinosaur models measures 44 cm in length approximately. When secured to their display base the models have a head height of 18.5 centimetres. The dinosaur model display base (supplied with each figure), measures 14 cm x 8 cm.

Gustave and King of the Border

The latest Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter also features Gustave and King of the Border. Everything Dinosaur offers three new Nanmu Studio Giganotosaurus figures.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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

“We are delighted to have brought into stock these three figures. Each Giganotosaurus dinosaur model is beautifully painted. We decided to only bring the models that included display bases out of China. These figures are large and heavy, when displayed without the base they might fall over and get damaged.”

To view the range of Nanmu Studio prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Nanmu Studio Giganotosaurus Dinosaur Models and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

24 05, 2023

Everything Dinosaur Export Success is Highlighted by Journalist

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:15:58+00:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur recently featured in a business magazine. The article focused on how companies can develop their potential for selling overseas. Everything Dinosaur team members are delighted to be successful in numerous markets all over the world. Mike and Sue were happy to talk about the Everything Dinosaur export success.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur Export Success

Selling business to consumer via mail order through the company’s website: Everything Dinosaur, the Cheshire-based firm has developed an international customer base.

It has not happened overnight, but slowly and surely Everything Dinosaur has built an excellent reputation for customer service and support. This has been reflected in the company’s sales overseas.

The Rebor Diplodocus carnegii "Artist Proof" replica. — The Rebor Diplodocus carnegii “Artist Proof” replica. A reason for the company’s export success is their strong social media presence and willingness to engage with dinosaur model collectors. This includes posting up reviews and pictures of prehistoric animal figures. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Around the Corner or Around the World

When asked to explain their business success, Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Whether you are working with customers around the corner or around the world, you have belief in your product and you have belief in your service. If you have a good product and good service, then why not try to grow sales overseas.”

To view the six-minute-long Everything Dinosaur video discussing the company’s export success: Everything Dinosaur Exporting Case Study.

The Chamber of Commerce magazine article featured a trio of businesses who shared their stories and insight when it comes to developing export sales opportunities.

The article explained that Everything Dinosaur is passionate about dinosaurs and prehistoric animal models. The company sells these replicas including museum-quality scale models to customers all over the globe.

To view the range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Prehistoric Animal Figures and Models.

19 05, 2023

The Beautiful PNSO Basilosaurus Model is Retired

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:16:42+00:00May 19th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The PNSO Basilosaurus model, part of the PNSO Age of Dinosaurs range is to be retired. It was one of the first PNSO figures to be introduced, Everything Dinosaur can now confirm that it is out of production.

PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Basilosaurus replica. A PNSO Basilosaurus model. — *The PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Basilosaurus model.*

The PNSO Basilosaurus Model

This large prehistoric whale figure was one of the first PNSO replicas to be supplied complete with transparent display stands. Measuring close to twenty inches in length (more than fifty centimetres long), this figure needed a lot of shelf space. Two species of Basilosaurus are known. Basilosaurus cetoides (the type species) was named by Sir Richard Owen (1839). A second species Basilosaurus isis was erected in 1904 (Andrews).

The PNSO Basilosaurus replica. — *The Basilosaurus replica (PNSO). This replica is one of the first large figures to be made by PNSO.*

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We are sorry to see the Basilosaurus retired. It was a fantastic figure of a Late Eocene prehistoric whale. PNSO have expanded their model range dramatically over recent years, model retirements are to be expected. PNSO will continue to add to their popular mid-size model range. We will announce a new PNSO figure in the very near future.”

PNSO Basilosaurus illustration. — *An illustration of Basilosaurus. The human figure provides a scale. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the PNSO Age of Dinosaurs figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

15 05, 2023

Exclusive News of Schleich Prehistoric Animal Model Retirements

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:19:44+00:00May 15th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur can confirm that two prehistoric animal models made by Schleich are now out of production and retired. With the recent introduction of five Schleich prehistoric animal figures, we can now confirm Schleich prehistoric animal model retirements.

The figures which have been retired are the Schleich Dimetrodon model that was introduced in 2019 and the Schleich pterosaur figure, the Dimorphodon.

A prehistoric pelycosaur from Schleich (Dimetrodon). — *The new for 2019 Schleich Dimetrodon model has now been retired by the German manufacturer.*

To read an article about the five new for 2023 Schleich prehistoric animal figures: Five New Schleich Dinosaur Models for 2023.

The Schleich Dimetrodon Model (2019)

The green-coloured 2019 Schleich Dimetrodon figure replaced an earlier Dimetrodon model (2016) with a reticulated pattern on its sail. It was one of five new model introductions into the Schleich prehistoric animal model range. Although not a dinosaur, Dimetrodon has proved to be a popular figure amongst collectors. Dimetrodon was a member of the Pelycosauria clade, a synapsid that lived during the Early Permian. Several species have been described.

The Schleich Dimorphodon Figure

Coincidently, the Schleich Dimorphodon figure was also introduced in 2019. It too is being retired. The Schleich Dimorphodon had distinctive “eye flashes” on its wings. It was depicted in a terrestrial pose. With its large skull and huge jaws, this pterosaur model proved to be popular with younger model collectors.

The Schleich Dimorphodon flying reptile model. — *The Schleich Dimorphodon model (new for 2019).*

Schleich Prehistoric Animal Model Retirements

A spokesperson from the UK-based Everything Dinosaur stated that both figures would be missed.

The spokesperson explained:

“We do appreciate that models have to be retired. Both the Dimetrodon and the Dimorphodon have been around for about four years, so they have had a good run. By taking some figures out of production this frees up space in the factory for new models.”

To view the range of Schleich prehistoric animal models available from Everything Dinosaur: Schleich Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

9 05, 2023

Beautiful and Cute Horseshoe Crab Soft Toy

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:22:32+00:00May 9th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Animal News Stories, Educational Activities, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has added a horseshoe crab soft toy to its range of prehistoric plush. The horseshoe crab is very cuddly, sponge washable and is a wonderful new addition to the company’s prehistoric animal soft toy range.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Horseshoe Crab Soft Toy

Animals in the family Limulidae are called “horseshoe crabs” due to the shape of their carapace which is shaped like a horseshoe. These ancient animals are not crabs. The first of these amazing creatures is thought to have evolved around 480 million years ago in the Ordovician. Often described as “living fossils” the four remaining species are the last representatives of the family, which was much more diverse in prehistoric times. Their body shape has not changed for millions of years.

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Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Important Animals for Medical Research

These ancient creatures, with their famous, blue-coloured blood are playing an important role in medicine.

In the 1950s, researchers noticed that the blood of the western Atlantic horseshoe crab species (called Limulus polyphemus by scientists) clots quickly when exposed to certain bacteria. With further study, scientists determined that a compound called LAL (short for Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) is responsible for the clotting. LAL acts as a safeguard for the animals, reacting when it comes into contact with bacteria, fungi, and perhaps most importantly, proteins called endotoxins that are part of the cell structure of certain bacteria.

If these endotoxins get into a person’s bloodstream, they can cause a range of problems from fever to burst blood vessels in the brain. Even after an item has been sterilised of live bacteria, endotoxins can be residual. Researchers quickly saw the potential to use LAL as a simple, reliable test for endotoxins and developed methods to extract the compound. These ancient and increasingly rare marine animals continue to be studied by scientists, keen to understand more about their unique physiology.

An Everything Dinosaur Fact Sheet

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur welcomed the arrival of the horseshoe crab soft toy. It joins several other Palaeozoic plush such as the ammonite and belemnite soft toys.

The spokesperson stated:

“It is a very colourful prehistoric animal soft toy. This item of prehistoric plush has bright red legs, a cream-coloured underside and a brown carapace. It has beautiful, cute eyes and a long soft tail. The horseshoe crab soft toy is a welcome addition to our soft toy range.”

An Everything Dinosaur horseshoe crab fact sheet will be sent out with sales of this new soft toy.

To view the range of prehistoric animal soft toys available from Everything Dinosaur: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Soft Toys.

28 04, 2023

UK Government Cracking Down on Fake Reviews

By Mike|2023-04-30T08:52:43+01:00April 28th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Press Releases, Product Reviews|0 Comments

The UK Government has published proposals for new legislation, part of which will help involve the cracking down on fake reviews. Firm action is promised against fake reviews as part of the Digital markets, Competition and Consumers Bill. This Act is likely to become law in 2024.

Everything Dinosaur customers can be assured that every review published on the website, every Google review and all the customer feedback posted by Feefo is absolutely genuine.

Our dedication to customer service and the way that we try to help and support customers is reflected in the considerable number of awards that Everything Dinosaur has won. For example, Everything Dinosaur has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award every year since this accolade’s inception.

Platinum Trusted Service Award — *Everything Dinosaur has won the prestigious Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award ever year that it has been offered. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Award

Our local branch of the Chamber of Commerce recognised our dedication and customer service when Everything Dinosaur was the winner of the Excellence in Customer Service award.

Everything Dinosaur wins award for customer service. — Mike and Sue of Everything Dinosaur proudly show their certificate and trophy after winning the Excellence in Customer Service Award at the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Cracking Down on Fake Reviews

The proposed UK Government legislation includes draft provisions making it illegal to:

Commission someone to write or submit a fake review.
Post consumer reviews without taking reasonable steps to check that they are genuine.
Offer or advertise to submit, commission or facilitate fake reviews.

As Everything Dinosaur has reported before, the company does receive unsolicited emails from individuals/organisations offering fake reviews and other dubious services.

To read a recent Everything Dinosaur blog post about one such approach: Everything Dinosaur – All Genuine Reviews.

The Bill, once it comes into force will give the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) greater powers to take “swift and decisive action” against lawbreakers on behalf of UK consumers.

Feefo Takes the Lead

Feefo, the world-leading real customer review platform ensures that only verified buyers are asked to leave a review of your business. There are no fake reviews. Over 6,000 brands including Everything Dinosaur already benefit from Feefo’s services. They guarantee real feedback whilst providing genuine insight from real customers.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We are grateful that Feefo is taking the lead. Fake reviews mislead customers and cause unfair competition. We welcome any legislation that helps to protect consumers.”

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from Feefo in the compilation of this article.

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s website: Everything Dinosaur.

To view Feefo reviews about Everything Dinosaur’s products and customer service: Feefo Provides Customer Reviews About Everything Dinosaur.

27 04, 2023

The Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain Back in Stock

By Mike|2023-04-26T21:46:36+01:00April 27th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The extremely popular Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain 1:35 scale replica is back in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Initial stock of this beautifully painted T. rex figure with lips had sold out. However, Everything Dinosaur has been able to obtain more figures and team members have been busy informing customers that “Kiss” is available once more.

Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex "Kiss" Mountain model. — *The popular Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain 1:35 scale replica is back in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Rebor dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animal Replicas.

Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex

Rebor have produced several T. rex figures since the company began production. The company has built a formidable reputation for its theropod figures. The “Kiss” figure was introduced with “Tusk” a counterpart, which reflected an on-going debate in palaeontology. Did dinosaurs have lips?

Rebor "Kiss" and Rebor "Tusk" T. rex figures. — *Some model manufacturers have reflected the current scientific debate by producing replicas with lips as well as lipless forms such as the recent Rebor “Kiss” and “Tusk” figures.*

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“Welcome back! We know that many collectors and dinosaur fans will be delighted to hear that this T. rex is available again. Team members have been busy contacting customers to let them know that this stunning Rebor figure is back in stock.”

View Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

26 04, 2023

A Trio of New Carcharodontosaurids

By Mike|2024-01-02T16:50:48+00:00April 26th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members welcome a trio of carcharodontosaurids. The three new for 2023 PNSO carcharodontosaurid models are now in stock. The new PNSO Scientific Art Giganotosaurus replica in 1:35 scale has arrived along with Mungo the Meraxes and Mila the Mapusaurus. The models represent members of the Carcharodontosauridae family of theropods and all these predators lived in South America.

A trio of carcharodontosaurids. The new PNSO Giganotosaurus model in 1:35 scale along with the PNSO Mapusaurus and Meraxes figures. — *A trio of carcharodontosaurids. The new PNSO Giganotosaurus model in 1:35 scale (top) along with the PNSO Mapusaurus (middle) and Meraxes figures (bottom). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Members of the Giganotosaurini Tribe

Most palaeontologists consider Giganotosaurus (G. carolinii), Mapusaurus (M. roseae) and Meraxes (M. gigas) to be closely related. Phylogenetic assessments place all three theropods in the Giganotosaurini tribe of carcharodontosaurids. These dinosaurs may have been closely related and from the South America, but they were probably not coeval.

PNSO Lucas the Giganotosaurus dinosaur model (new for 2023). — *The new PNSO Lucas the Giganotosaurus dinosaur model.*

A Trio of Carcharodontosaurids

Dating the rocks associated with the fossilised remains of these three, South American dinosaurs is problematical. Calculating when these dinosaurs lived is difficult, especially when isolated teeth might be found at different horizons suggesting the presence of carnivorous dinosaurs in younger/older sediments, but the genus cannot be determined.

As an approximate guide, here are details of the fossil discoveries:

Giganotosaurus carolinii – from the Candeleros Formation of Argentina. The fossils are associated with Lower Cenomanian deposits indicating that Giganotosaurus may have lived around 100 million years ago to perhaps 97 million years ago.
Meraxes gigas – from the Huincul Formation. Fossils are associated with the Upper Cenomanian suggesting that this dinosaur lived around 95-93 million years ago.
Mapusaurus roseae – probably the geologically youngest of these three carcharodontosaurids. M. roseae fossils are also associated with the Huincul Formation, but from younger strata than the rocks associated with Meraxes. These large predators may not have co-existed. The dating of these rocks remains controversial. Perhaps Mapusaurus lived 96-94 million years ago.

Mila the Mapusaurus (PNSO). — *An apex predator – the Mapusaurus dinosaur model from PNSO. Probably the geologically youngest of the three carcharodontosaurid dinosaurs featured in this blog post.*

A Trio of Carcharodontosaurids

Welcoming the trio of carcharodontosaurids into stock a spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur exclaimed:

“It is wonderful to see new models of Cretaceous theropods added to the PNSO model range. It is exciting to have new replicas of enigmatic members of the Carcharodontosauridae family added to our inventory.”

The trio of carcharodontosaurids from PNSO in stock at Everything Dinosaur. — Three of the best! New carcharodontosaurid theropod models in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Scientific Art Giganotosaurus (top), Mila the Mapusaurus (middle) and Mungo the Meraxes (bottom). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the extensive range of PNSO dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Prehistoric Animal and Dinosaur Figures.

22 04, 2023

Everything Dinosaur Attends New Training Course

By Mike|2024-01-02T16:55:11+00:00April 22nd, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Educational Activities, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

A team member at Everything Dinosaur has gone back to school. The company has been invited to participate in the last-ever SMART Cheshire innovation programme. SMART Cheshire Digital is a fully funded programme aimed to help small to medium-sized businesses in the north-west of England looking to explore, adopt and implement improvements and business innovations.

The training is provided by the Manchester Metropolitan University. The programme has been running for more than 5 years and over 140 businesses have been through the ten-week course. Sadly, this is the last time this course will be run. Financial support from the European Regional Development Fund has now come to an end.

Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur are delighted to have been invited to take part. The company can explore new ideas and innovations in a supportive and collaborative environment. With two day’s training already completed, Everything Dinosaur has already met up with like-minded fellow business owners and learned a lot.

As the course is coming to an end in the summer, the Everything Dinosaur team member was given two special promotional mugs. These mugs were produced when the course first started, and stocks are extremely low. We are grateful for our pair of mugs, they shall take pride of place in our kitchen at work. We think the Spinosaurus model approves too.

SMART Cheshire mugs. Back to school for Everything Dinosaur. — *A pair of SMART Cheshire mugs given to Everything Dinosaur. A Spinosaurus model inspects the two mugs with their Manchester Metropolitan University logos. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

The Spinosaurus model guarding the recently acquired SMART Cheshire mugs is from the Wild Safari Prehistoric World range. To view this range of figures: Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Prehistoric World.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

SMART Cheshire Digital

One of the many benefits of this type of training is that it allows the exploration of ideas. Peers can bounce ideas of one another, explore future collaborations and share experiences.

If the Everything Dinosaur team member is able to complete this demanding course, they can toast their success with a cup of tea.

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s website: Everything Dinosaur.