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13 03, 2021

Papo New Product Development – Teaser

By Mike|2024-05-22T07:00:02+01:00March 13th, 2021|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members have been working on another Papo inspired YouTube video and they hope to have it completed, edited and posted up on the company’s channel in a few days. This latest video is a follow up to a Papo prehistoric animal model video posted up a few weeks ago that examined the strategy behind Papo’s product development. This new video will develop these themes and look at the way in which the French figure manufacture can expand their product range.

Everything Dinosaur's YouTube video on Papo Product Development — *Everything Dinosaur’s next YouTube video will discuss the options Papo can consider when extending their prehistoric animal model range.* The picture above shows the title screen for the video. *Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Papo Megalodon and Young Smilodon

Papo will introduce two prehistoric animal figures in 2021. The models are a replica of a young Smilodon and a model of the fearsome prehistoric shark Megalodon (C. megalodon). Both models are projected to be available around quarter 4 (2021), but Everything Dinosaur and Papo are working hard to try and bring these two figures into stock a little earlier.

Papo Model Introductions 2015-2021 — *A graph showing the number of new Papo prehistoric animal models introduced each year (new colour variants and brand new models). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

In Everything Dinosaur’s video, team members will look at the options Papo have to expand their prehistoric animal model offering. The video will also document how the Papo model range has expanded over the years. It will also discuss Papo product development.

The graph above shows the number of new sculpts (new figures) as well as new colour variants that have been introduced by Papo since 2015. This year, (2021) Papo will bring out just two figures, neither of which are dinosaurs.

New Model Suggestions

Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube video will also give viewers the opportunity to suggest new figures that Papo might like to make. The video also challenges fans of dinosaur models to think of other ways in which Papo can expand its “Les Dinosaures” range.

To view the range of Papo models available from Everything Dinosaur: Papo Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

5 03, 2021

A Beautiful Pinacosaurus Scale Drawing

By Mike|2024-05-21T06:41:30+01:00March 5th, 2021|Categories: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

As we are preparing for the arrival of the latest batch of new for 2021 PNSO prehistoric animal models team members at Everything Dinosaur have been busy completing their Pinacosaurus fact sheet that will be sent out with sales of this armoured dinosaur model.

Bart the PNSO Pinacosaurus Dinosaur Model

*The new for 2021 PNSO Bart the Pinacosaurus dinosaur model (lateral view). This model is expected in stock at Everything Dinosaur on March 8th, 2021.*

PNSO Pinacosaurus grangeri

Pronounced “pin-ack-oh-sore-us”, this Late Cretaceous armoured dinosaur is one of the best known of all the members of the Ankylosauridae family. Measuring up to five metres in length, this herbivorous, armoured dinosaur is known from numerous specimens representing juveniles and adult animals.

Everything Dinosaur’s Scale Drawing of Pinacosaurus

Pinacosaurus scale drawing. — Everything Dinosaur’s scale drawing of the armoured dinosaur from Asia – Pinacosaurus grangeri. The dinosaur is estimated to have measured up to five metres in length and weighed approximately 1.9 tonnes, that is about as heavy as an extant Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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What Other PNSO Figures are Due in Stock?

About a dozen or so PNSO prehistoric animal figures are due to arrive at Everything Dinosaur’s new warehouse on Monday (8th March 2021). Team members are not quite sure when the figures will arrive but they are all on standby to help get them unloaded and on-line as quickly as possible.

All eight of the new for 2021 dinosaur models should be on this shipment plus some of the earlier models that were available at the factory when the container was being made ready for sending to the docks.

PNSO Pinacosaurus Dinosaur Model (Dorsal View)

The new for 2021 PNSO Bart the Pinacosaurus dinosaur model (dorsal view). The beautifully detailed armour on this model can be clearly seen. This figure is expected in stock at Everything Dinosaur within 72-hours (Monday, 8th March 2021).

PNSO Age of Dinosaurs (Prehistoric Animal Figures)

PNSO have rapidly built an excellent reputation for their dinosaur and prehistoric animal models. Everything Dinosaur has worked with this Chinese company for many years and a spokesperson from the UK-based specialist mail order company stated:

“We are expecting A-Shu the Qianzhousaurus, Perez the Machairoceratops, along with the other new horned dinosaur figure A-Qi the Sinoceratops, plus Domingo the Carnotaurus and the new Wilson T. rex figure. In addition, the three new armoured dinosaurs Isaac the Sauropelta, Rosana the Miragaia and of course Bart the Pinacosaurus.”

However, given all the current difficulties with global logistics at the moment, team members will be thoroughly checking over the shipment prior to putting these models on-line.

The spokesperson added:

“There are so many problems with shipping goods at the moment. For example, this container was held at the UK port for several days simply because of the amount of congestion at the dockside. The inspection by UK Customs and Trading Standards did not hold up the shipment for too long, but we know that a number of the cartons will have been opened as part of the checking process so we will be spending time once the delivery has arrived in sorting out the boxes before these models can be put into our on-line shop.”

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

1 03, 2021

Pre-order the New Rebor Carnotaurus and Rebor Ekrixinatosaurus Models

By Mike|2024-05-21T06:25:09+01:00March 1st, 2021|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Pre-order Rebor Carnotaurus and Rebor Ekrixinatosaurus

The Rebor Ekrixinatosaurus “Epitaph” museum class dinosaur model and the Rebor Carnotaurus rex “Crimson King Requiem” plain variant museum class replica are available to pre-order from Everything Dinosaur. Two fantastic models of Late Cretaceous, South American abelisaurid dinosaurs are available for pre-order. Both figures are in approximately 1/35th scale and each wonderful replica measures around forty-one centimetres in length.

The Rebor “Crimson King Requiem” Carnotaurus Model is Available for Pre-order

The Rebor Carnotaurus rex “Crimson King Requiem” plain variant museum class dinosaur model (right lateral view).

A Requiem for the “Crimson King”

When Everything Dinosaur announced that the original Rebor Carnotaurus model had been withdrawn and was out of production, we promised all those fans of the Rebor range who had joined our waitlist for this replica that we would contact them and offer them an alternative. This is the figure we had in mind, a magnificent 1:35 scale model of Carnotaurus with such a striking, vibrant colour scheme. This figure is viewed by Rebor as a replacement for the original Rebor Carnotaurus, hence the name “Crimson King Requiem”.

For prehistoric animal models: Everything Dinosaur.

The Original Rebor “Crimson King” Carnotaurus (C. sastrei)

The original Rebor “Crimson King” Carnotaurus dinosaur model, this figure has been retired for some time and it has been effectively replaced by “Crimson King Requiem”.

This figure is expected to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the summer, around late June or perhaps July (2021).

A Close-up View of the New for 2021 Rebor Carnotaurus Dinosaur Model

Rebor Carnotaurus rex "Crimson King Requiem".

Carnotaurus rex “Crimson King Requiem” plain variant museum class dinosaur model. This figure has an articulated lower jaw.

The beautifully detailed head can be seen in the photograph (above) and we can confirm that this model will have an articulated lower jaw.

A Requiem for a Carnotaurus

Rebor Carnotaurus rex "Crimson King Requiem" plain variant museum class model.

The Rebor Carnotaurus rex “Crimson King Requiem” plain variant museum class replica.

Rebor Ekrixinatosaurus “Epitaph” Museum Class Dinosaur Model

The second abelisaurid from Rebor that we have made available for pre-order is the Rebor Ekrixinatosaurus “Epitaph” museum class dinosaur model. It is ironic that these two figures are available to pre-order today, as March 1st is Saint David’s Day. Saint David is the patron saint of Wales and the dragon is one of the national symbols of this country.

Stomping into View A Rebor 1:35 Scale Ekrixinatosaurus “Epitaph” Dinosaur Model

The Rebor 1:35 scale Ekrixinatosaurus “Epitaph” dinosaur figure.

The Rebor 1:35 scale Ekrixinatosaurus “Epitaph” dinosaur model. This model also has an articulated jaw.

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Ekrixinatosaurus

Named and formally described in 2004, the fossilised remains of Ekrixinatosaurus helped palaeontologists to better understand the enigmatic Abelisauridae. Ekrixinatosaurus (pronounced Ek-riks-in-at-oh-sore-us), is estimated to have measured around 6.5 to perhaps 7.5 metres in length. It was approximately the same size as Carnotaurus sastrei, hence the models are both in 1/35 th scale and the same size.

The Rebor Ekrixinatosaurus Dinosaur Model

The Rebor Ekrixinatosaurus “Epitaph” museum class dinosaur model (right lateral view).

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“These two South American theropod dinosaurs look fantastic! We congratulate Rebor for introducing some really exciting dinosaur models.”

Rebor Carnotaurus and Ekrixinatosaurus Available for Pre-order

Both museum quality models are available for pre-order. Customers can choose which figure they want and then add it to their shopping cart and go through the checkout process as per usual. However, with Everything Dinosaur, there are no fees to pay, no upfront costs, no surcharges, no deposit required.

That’s right:

No fees to pay
Zero deposit
No upfront costs
No surcharges

Just pre-order your model and when they become available (estimated 1st July 2021), you will be contacted and asked to complete your purchase or if you have selected to pay by credit/debit card, only when the figure is in stock will the transaction be completed.

To order these two wonderful new Rebor models: Rebor Dinosaur Models.

27 02, 2021

New for 2021 Safari Ltd Models in Stock

By Mike|2024-05-19T12:09:35+01:00February 27th, 2021|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

New for 2021 Safari Ltd Models in Stock

The first of the new for 2021 Safari Ltd prehistoric animal models are in stock at Everything Dinosaur. The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Baryonyx and the Mythical Realms armoured Triceratops have arrived at our warehouse. These figures were due in March, but we were able to get these two models a little earlier than scheduled. Safari Ltd will introduce a total of five new models this year, three dinosaurs and two armoured dinosaurs in the Mythical Realms series.

Safari Ltd Prehistoric Animal Models

The Daspletosaurus, quadrupedal Spinosaurus and the armoured Tyrannosaurus rex in the Mythical Realm series are due to arrive in April, but as with the armoured Triceratops and the Baryonyx models, Everything Dinosaur team members will try and get these a little ahead of schedule if possible.

The New for 2021 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Baryonyx Dinosaur Model

The new for 2021 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Baryonyx dinosaur model.

Putting armour on dinosaurs is an intriguing idea. It permits Safari Ltd to extend their range of models in their Mythical Realms series which incorporates strange animals from legend and folklore such as werewolves, dragons, mermaids and the Yeti. The armoured Triceratops figure reminds us of the sort of dinosaur associated with the fantasy world Dinotopia created by artist and author James Gurney, who wrote a series of books about an island populated by people and dinosaurs.

The New for 2021 Armoured Triceratops Dinosaur Model

The Mythical Realms Armoured Triceratops.

The Safari Ltd Mythical Realms armoured Triceratops dinosaur model is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur.

An “Amoured Dinosaur”

This brings a whole new meaning to the term “armoured dinosaur”.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“There are huge problems with global logistics at the moment. The global coronavirus pandemic has left worldwide shipping in chaos. There are extensive delays when it comes to the moving of goods around the world, the recent Chinese holidays associated with the Chinese Spring Festival otherwise known as the New Year Festival have added to the difficulties. However, we had anticipated these problems and put contingencies in place which allowed us to bring in these two new for 2021 Safari Ltd figures slightly earlier than scheduled.”

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The Five New for 2021 Safari Ltd Prehistoric Animal Models That Everything Dinosaur Will Stock

The five new for 2021 Safari Ltd prehistoric animal models that Everything Dinosaur will be stocking. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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The spokesperson added that the three remaining new for 2021 Safari Ltd figures (armoured T. rex, Daspletosaurus and the Spinosaurus), were scheduled to arrive in late April but team members would do all they could to get these models into stock as quickly as possible.

To view the range of Safari Ltd prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur including the Baryonyx and the new armoured Triceratops: Wild Safari Prehistoric World.

24 02, 2021

Selecting a Special Rebor T. rex for a Customer

By Mike|2024-05-19T12:00:32+01:00February 24th, 2021|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases, Product Reviews|Tags: Rebor GrabNGo T. rex dinosaur model|0 Comments

Recently we were contacted by a collector in Russia who wanted to add to his Rebor figure collection by acquiring a Rebor GrabNGo T. rex dinosaur model.

The Rebor GrabNGo range was launched in 2019 with the introduction of the amazing Komodo dragon replica, a stunning half metre long model of the largest living lizard in the world. Our Russian customer wanted one of the Tyrannosaurus rex figures that were introduced into this range last year, specifically the Rebor GrabNGo T. rex dinosaur model – type A.

Rebor Komodo dragon 1:6 scale replica. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

The Rebor GrabNGo T. rex (Type A) — *The Rebor GrabNGo T. rex Type A dinosaur model.*

Choosing the Model Rebor T. rex Model

Our customer asked whether we could help him by taking photographs of the model before he made his purchase on-line. Our dedicated team members were happy to do this. We would pick out a Tyrannosaurus rex model for him, photograph it and set it aside on our reserve shelf in our warehouse. The customer could then place his order and we would than marry up his order with the model reserved for him and send it out.

The stunning Rebor GrabNGo T. rex dinosaur model

Lateral view of the Rebor GrabNGo T. rex dinosaur model (Type A). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

The customer wanted a Rebor GrabNGo T. rex replica (type A), but one with lots of detail on the head and tight seams between the head and the rest of the body. We carefully chose a model from our extensive inventory, photographed it and emailed the images for the customer’s approval.

A close view of the head of the Rebor GrabNGo T. rex model (Type A)

Close view of the head of the Rebor GrabNGo T. rex model (Type A). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Customer Approved

Team members sent plenty of photographs so that the client could get a good look at the figures and select the one they liked the best. We used our studio to take lots of detailed pictures of the head and the front of the body to assist our customer in their selection.

Rebor GrabNGo T. rex Type A (ventral view)

Showing the underside of the Rebor GrabNGo T. rex (Type A) the seam on the head. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

“It [the Rebor GrabNGo T. rex model] suits me and I am ready to place an order. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Thank you very much. I am very grateful to you for your help and as promised I will leave all the stars and positive feedback.”

We were happy to help out.

To view the Rebor GrabNGo T. rex models (Type A and Type B) plus the rest of the Rebor replicas and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

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23 02, 2021

The Beautiful W-Dragon Spinosaurus Dinosaur Model

By Mike|2024-05-19T11:28:27+01:00February 23rd, 2021|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases, Product Reviews|0 Comments

W-Dragon Spinosaurus Dinosaur Model

Everything Dinosaur have commissioned a limited production run of the fantastic W-Dragon Spinosaurus dinosaur model. This brilliant 1:35 scale Jurassic Park III replica comes complete with a display base. It’s a very rare figure and it has just arrived in stock! For dinosaur model collectors and fans of the W-Dragon range here is your chance to grab a piece of dinosaur model making history.

In Stock at Everything Dinosaur the W-Dragon Spinosaurus 1:35 Scale Dinosaur Model

The W-Dragon Spinosaurus dinosaur model (1:35 scale). The PVC/resin figure is supplied with its own detailed display base. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Spectacular Figure

Measuring around 43 centimetres in length and with that beautifully painted sail some 22 centimetres off the ground, this is a spectacular dinosaur figure. The model is surprisingly heavy. It is made from a combination of PVC and resin, the resin component is concentrated in the legs and the centre of the body providing stability and ensuring that the legs on this stunning theropod do not warp over time. The figure is so stable that it can balance without the need for its display base.

The W-Dragon Spinosaurus Model Stands Without the Need for a Display Base

The W-Dragon Spinosaurus model stands unaided (without the display base).

The combination of PVC and resin permits this dinosaur model to be extremely stable. The W-Dragon Spinosaurus can stand without the need to place it on its display base. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Fantastic Details on W-Dragon Spinosaurus Dinosaur Model

The figure has been skilfully crafted. Individual scales can be seen and the skin texture with its folds and creases is exceptional. The colour scheme is superb and we appreciate the attention to detail such as the clear indication of an ear opening and the carefully painted green eyes. Even the different sized teeth and their position in the jaw have been carefully replicated to provide an accurate representation of the dentition associated with the upper and lower jaws as found in the fossil record.

A Close-up View of the Beautifully Detailed Head of the W-Dragon Spinosaurus

W-Dragon Spinosaurus - a close view of the head.

A close-up view of the head of the W-Dragon Spinosaurus model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

This is a most impressive Spinosaurus model. Only a limited number have been made. Everything Dinosaur commissioned a special production run of this highly collectable figure and with W-Dragon now focusing on their contract with Universal Studios it is unlikely that more Spinosaurus figures will be made for some considerable time.

A Most Impressive Addition to Any Dinosaur Model Collection

The W-Dragon Spinosaurus dinosaur model on its display base. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the W-Dragon Spinosaurus and the rest of the range of dinosaur models available from Everything Dinosaur: W-Dragon Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

20 02, 2021

No Fake Reviews on Everything Dinosaur’s Websites

By Mike|2024-05-19T10:52:51+01:00February 20th, 2021|Categories: Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Press Releases|1 Comment

No Fake Reviews on Everything Dinosaur’s Websites

All the reviews on Everything Dinosaur’s websites are 100% genuine. We are very proud of our reputation for 5-star customer service and the thousands of Feefo reviews and product reviews published on our website: Everything Dinosaur are provided by real customers providing honest opinions.

We have recently been awarded (once again) the highest accolade that Feefo (an independent ratings company) offers, the Feefo Platinum Service Award.

Everything Dinosaur is an Award-winning Company

The Feefo Platinum Service Award. Everything Dinosaur are award winners again!

Picture credit: Feefo

No Fake Reviews

With such a high profile it is not surprising that we get a few emails, some of them a little more unsavoury than most. Take for example, this email we received earlier today.

“Hi Everythingdinosaur,

I will write and publish reviews on your business profiles from the verified/unverified accounts. We will post each review on your requirements and specific time, which will increase your search results, ranking, ratings, sales, etc.

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We also provide ratings and reviews on Appstore, iTunes, Google Play Store, YouTube Subscribers, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Business page, Facebook posts, likes, comments and followers, Facebook Group members, and all other similar services.

Our group is spread around the world, that’s means I am able to provide you any specific country IP-based reviews/services “France, Spain, USA, Canada, UK, China, PK, Germany, Russia, Hong Kong, Australia, etc”.

We can write detailed review contents for your business profile, or you can use your own contents.”

Unfortunately, there is a growing market in fake reviews. Everything Dinosaur’s customers, fans and followers can be assured that every review on our websites or social media pages is absolutely genuine. We would never employ such deceitful practices, the email was picked up by one of our many spam filters and rest assured it was subsequently deleted.

We can assure our customers there are no fake reviews on Everything Dinosaur’s platforms.

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18 02, 2021

Preparing for the PNSO Machairoceratops

By Mike|2024-05-19T08:17:30+01:00February 18th, 2021|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur have been preparing for the arrival of the new for 2021 PNSO prehistoric animal models. One of the new figures is a model of the horned dinosaur Machairoceratops (M. cronusi), which was formally named and described in 2016.

Perez the PNSO Machairoceratops Model

PNSO Machairoceratops replica. — *PNSO Machairoceratops – a model of a horned dinosaur. This dinosaur figure is due in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early March 2021.*

Preparing a Scale Drawing for the PNSO Machairoceratops Dinosaur Model

As part of our preparations, we have been busy researching and writing a fact sheet all about “bent sword horn face”. One of the elements incorporated into our fact sheet is a scale drawing showing the estimated size of the animal. Classified as an early member of the Centrosaurinae (a sub-family within the Ceratopsidae), the exact size of this dinosaur remains uncertain, due to the lack of post cranial material although palaeontologists have proposed that this Campanian-aged horned dinosaur was around 6-7 metres in length. Fossils of this spectacular-looking horned dinosaur were recovered from strata in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument area of southern Utah (Wahweap Formation).

Everything Dinosaur’s Scale Drawing of Machairoceratops

Machairoceratops Scale Drawing — *Everything Dinosaur has commissioned a scale drawing of Machairoceratops (M. cronusi) in preparation for the arrival of the PNSO dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Models and Toys.

Calculating a Scale for the Model

Although PNSO have not published a scale for their mid-size model range, we know how keen dinosaur model collectors are when it comes to assessing the scale of new dinosaur models.

The PNSO model measures just under 16 cm in length (157 mm). As a result, we estimate that this figure is in approximately 1:40 scale.

PNSO Perez the Machairoceratops Dimensions

Measurements of the PNSO Machairoceratops dinosaur model. — PNSO Machairoceratops measurements. The PNSO horned dinosaur model (M. cronusi) measures a fraction under 16 cm in length. As a guide, Everything Dinosaur estimate that this model is in approximately 1:40 scale.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Perez the Machairoceratops is one of eight new PNSO figures coming into stock, we expect these models to arrive at our warehouse in the second week of March.”

To view the PNSO prehistoric animal models and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models and Figures.

13 02, 2021

Providing New Data on Baryonyx

By Mike|2024-05-19T08:03:43+01:00February 13th, 2021|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Educational Activities, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Teaching|0 Comments

Producing a Display Board About Baryonyx

Our project work continues despite the lockdown (COVID-19). For example, in anticipation of outdoor events and exhibitions in the UK starting up again in the summer of 2021 an events company has requested the assistance of Everything Dinosaur team members to help them provide suitable dinosaur-themed data for a series of prehistoric animal display boards being prepared for an exhibition.

Baryonyx

One of the theropods we have been asked to help with is Baryonyx (B. walkeri), the first fossils of which were brought to the attention of science back in 1983. This dinosaur was formally described in 1986 (Charig and Milner).

A Model of the Theropod Dinosaur Baryonyx (B. walkeri)

The CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Baryonyx dinosaur model, photographed outside. A recently introduced model of Baryonyx with a human figure providing an approximate scale. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

View the CollectA model range: CollectA Prehistoric Life Models.

Information for the Display Board

Name: Baryonyx (B. walkeri).
Means: Heavy Claw.
Period: Early Cretaceous, about 125 million years ago.
Where have Baryonyx fossils been found: England, Spain, (Europe).

In 1983, amateur fossil hunter, William Walker discovered parts of a giant claw, a claw bone and a tail bone whilst exploring a clay pit in Ockley, Surrey. Palaeontologists from the British Museum (now known as the Natural History Museum) in London were despatched to investigate and this led to the recovery of approximately 70% of the skeleton of a new type of theropod dinosaur.

The huge claw, after which Baryonyx is named, measures over 30 cm along its curve. It is possible that Baryonyx used this claw to hook fish out of water, while hunting on riverbanks. The fossils found in the Surrey clay pit came from a dinosaur that was not fully grown. Baryonyx could have measured up to 9.5 metres long, 2.5 metres high at the hips and probably weighed over 2 tonnes.

Dinosaurs Associated with the Wealden Group

The new for 2020 Mojo Fun Baryonyx deluxe dinosaur model.

The picture (above) shows a Baryonyx in the Mojo Fun collection.

To view this range of models: Mojo Prehistoric and Extinct Models.

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6 02, 2021

Preparing a Pteranodon Information Panel

By Mike|2023-08-15T05:37:29+01:00February 6th, 2021|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Educational Activities, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Teaching|0 Comments

Preparing a Pteranodon Information Panel

As part of their on-going work with an events management company, Everything Dinosaur team members have been asked to prepare an information panel on the famous pterosaur genus Pteranodon. The information provided will be used for a display board that accompanies a life-size Pteranodon longiceps exhibit. The Pteranodon panel is one of a series of display boards being created by Everything Dinosaur, all the other boards that staff members have been asked to create relate to dinosaurs.

A Model of the Pterosaur Pteranodon longiceps

JurassicCollectables reviews the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Pteranodon figure.

Perhaps the most famous flying reptile of all! A model of the flying reptile known as Pteranodon (P. longiceps). Everything Dinosaur team members have been asked to create an information board to accompany a life-size museum display of this Late Cretaceous pterosaur.

Picture credit: JurassicCollectables

The image (above) shows a Pteranodon figure from the Wild Safari Prehistoric World model range.

To view this range: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Figures and Models.

The Pteranodon Information Panel

Pteranodon might be one of the best-known and extensively studied of all the Pterosauria. Around 1,200 fossil specimens are known, ironically most are fragmentary and squashed as flat as a pancake.

Name: Pteranodon (Pteranodon longiceps).

Means: Winged and Toothless.

Period: Late Cretaceous, 85 Million Years Ago (approximately).

Where are the majority of Pteranodon Fossils Found? They are found in Kansas, South Dakota and Wyoming (USA).

Pteranodon is a pterosaur, a type of extinct flying reptile and not a dinosaur! Pterosaurs were a very unusual group of reptiles that lived alongside the dinosaurs. They were the earliest back-boned animals to evolve powered flight and take to the sky. There are many species known (more than 120). The smallest had a wingspan of around 25 centimetres, whereas the largest had a wingspan of about 10 – 11 metres!

They became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous, around 66 million years ago. Pteranodon is perhaps the most famous pterosaur; the largest specimens suggest a wingspan of around 7 metres. Over a thousand specimens, from almost complete skeletons to fragmentary bones, have been found. Pteranodon fossils are associated with strata laid down in marine environments and it is thought that these flying reptiles fed on small fish.

Many Prehistoric Scenes Feature the Iconic Pterosaur Pteranodon

The Western Interior Seaway (Late Cretaceous)

Dramatic scene from the Western Interior Seaway painted by Burian. Pteranodon fossils are associated with marine deposits and this explains why they are featured in prehistoric seascapes, especially those depicting the Pierre Seaway and the Western Interior Seaway.

Picture credit: Zdeněk Burian

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