The new for 2022 PNSO Zhuchengtyrannus dinosaur model is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the next few days and team members have been busy completing the free fact sheet on this fearsome dinosaur that we send out with product purchases.

As part of our preparations, we have created a scale drawing for our free fact sheet. Zhuchengtyrannus might not be the best-known member of the Tyrannosauridae family but based on the fragmentary fossils ascribed to this genus it is the largest tyrannosaur described from Asia known to science.

Everything Dinosaur’s scale drawing of the giant, Late Cretaceous Asian tyrannosaur Zhuchengtyrannus (Z. magnus). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

PNSO Lu Xiong the Zhuchengtyrannus Dinosaur Model

The PNSO Lu Xiong the Zhuchengtyrannus dinosaur model is due to arrive along with several other new for 2022 PNSO figures in the next few days (expected early April 2022). As well as containing the PNSO Zhuchengtyrannus other new PNSO models in the shipment include Jennie the Centrosaurus and Anthony the Styracosaurus along with the 1:35 scale new Triceratops, Tsintaosaurus and Harvey the Iguanodon.

The new for 2022 PNSO Zhuchengtyrannus model. This fearsome Late Cretaceous theropod was formally named and described in 2011 (Hone et al).

Preparing for Zhuchengtyrannus

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented: Dinosaur Models.

“PNSO have earned a formidable reputation over the last few years or so for the excellence of their prehistoric animal models and figures. More new models will be announced in the near future, for the time being we are just delighted to be getting these fantastic dinosaur figures into stock. In addition, we are busy preparing for Zhuchengtyrannus.”

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Six new for 2022 PNSO dinosaur models are due in stock at Everything Dinosaur in a few days. Top row Harvey the Iguanodon (left), Doyle the Triceratops (centre) and Anthony the Styracosaurus. On the bottom row – (left) Jennie the Centrosaurus, Lu Xiong the Zhuchengtyrannus (centre) and Xiaoqin The Tsintaosaurus (right).

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

PNSO will be introducing a 1:35 scale replica of an adult Torosaurus and a juvenile. The PNSO Aubrey and Dabei Torosaurus dinosaur models will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur later in the spring (2022). After the success of the adult Stegosaurus and juvenile set (PNSO Biber and Rook) that was introduced last year, PNSO have decided to add a pair of ceratopsians to this series.

The new for 2022 PNSO adult Torosaurus and baby (Aubrey and Dabei) with a declared scale of 1:35.

PNSO Aubrey and Dabei

The models represent Torosaurus latus, a genus that was described in 1891 (Othniel Charles Marsh), after the discovery of two elongated ceratopsian frills in Niobrara County, Wyoming. The validity of the Torosaurus genus has been a subject of recent debate, with some arguing that Torosaurus is simply a skeletally mature growth form of the contemporaneous Triceratops. However, recent publications, for example Mallon et al (2022) support the idea that “Bull Lizard” is indeed a distinct taxon and that it is separate, but closely related to Triceratops and the similarly controversial Nedoceratops, also known from skull material discovered in Wyoming. The PNSO Torosaurus replicas are named Aubrey and Dabei.

Following on from the success of the adult and baby Stegosaurus models (Biber and Rook) PNSO will add a Torosaurus adult and baby to their 1:35 scale scientific art range.

Torosaurus Model Measurements

The adult Torosaurus model measures 23 cm in length and that colourful neck frill gives this herbivorous dinosaur a height of 12.2 cm (measured to the top of neck frill). Everything Dinosaur team members estimate that the juvenile model measures around 5.5 cm in length.

The adult Torosaurus model measures 23 cm long and that impressive, large headshield stands 12.2 cm high. Everything Dinosaur team members estimate the baby Torosaurus to be around 5.5 cm long.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We are expecting the recently announced Jennie the Centrosaurus and Anthony the Styracosaurus to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur by the end of this month [March 2022], it is great to see that a Torosaurus pair have been added to the PNSO Sci-Art range.”

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Posters and Illustrated Booklet Included

This amazing pair of horned dinosaurs comes with a full-colour, 48-page illustrated booklet and a set of posters inspired by the fossil material, featuring other ceratopsian discoveries and highlighting the artwork of Zhao Chuang. PNSO have also prepared a short video explaining how the figure was developed.

The Torosaurus pair will be supplied with posters and a full-colour booklet (48 pages). A video has been prepared that highlights how the figures were created.

The models will be supplied with a series of A3 and A4 posters highlighting the artwork of Zhao Chuang.

The PNSO Torosaurus models Aubrey and Dabei are expected in stock at Everything Dinosaur later this spring, to view the current range of PNSO models available: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models and Figures.

Everything Dinosaur will be stocking the Rebor Smilodon populator Stray Cat Year of the Tiger limited-edition model. This figure is due to be in stock in June (2022). The sabre-tooth cat model with its tiger colouration is a 1/35th scale replica. Like the other Smilodon models introduced by Rebor, this figure has two interchangeable heads, permitting the big cat to be displayed either mouth closed or mouth open.

The Rebor Smilodon populator Stray Cat Year of the Tiger model.

The Year of the Tiger

The Rebor model commemorates the Chinese zodiac and the year of the tiger (2022). The tiger is known as the king of all beasts in Chinese folklore and astrological circles. As a zodiac sign the tiger is regarded as a symbol of strength and being brave.

The Rebor Smilodon populator model commemorates the Chinese Year of the Tiger.

Smilodon populator

Several species of Smilodon have been named and scientifically described. S. populator is regarded as the biggest. Some individuals had enormous upper canine teeth measuring more than 28 cm in length. This stocky and powerful predator roamed the southern portions of the American continent. With an estimated shoulder height of 1.2 metres, it would have dwarfed other Sabre-toothed cats that roamed the United States. S. populator was one of the largest members of the Felidae to have ever lived.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“The Rebor Smilodon populator Stray Cat Year of the Tiger limited-edition figure, should be in stock around June 2022. Another version, one painted like a Jaguar and named “Jungle” will be available later in the year. We expect to have more stock of the “Ice Age” colour variant available in a few weeks (late April 2022).”

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The Rebor Smilodon populator shown in lateral view with mouth open. This is the tiger colour variant.

The limited-edition Rebor Smilodon populator in the tiger colour scheme is likely to be a “roaring success”.

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