Limited-edition Papo Spinosaurus Model Delayed until December (2019)
The eagerly anticipated limited-edition Papo Spinosaurus dinosaur model has been delayed until December (2019), according to information from Papo received by team members at Everything Dinosaur. Readers of this blog will probably recall that Everything Dinosaur published the first pictures of this spinosaurid figure back in February, however, model collectors and dinosaur fans will have to wait until December before they can get their hands on this Papo replica.
The Papo Limited-edition Spinosaurus Replica has been Delayed until December (2019)
The Papo Spinosaurus dinosaur model (limited-edition quadruped Spinosaurus), has been delayed until December 2019.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“We had been told back in the summer that this figure would be available in October, however, we have just been informed by Papo that this dinosaur will not be available until December. No reasons have been given for the delay and we don’t want to speculate about the reasons for this delay at this stage. However, all our plans are in place to contact all those people who reserved a model, everything is ready at Everything Dinosaur for the arrival of this figure. As soon as it comes in, we will be in touch with all those customers on our reserve lists, even if it means bringing in extra staff to ensure swift communications, at what will be, our busiest time of the year.”
If Everything Dinosaur receives any further information or updates about the Papo Spinosaurus dinosaur model, we will post this up onto this blog and other social media platforms.
New Stock of Rebor Replicas and New Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models in Newsletter
Subscribers to Everything Dinosaur’s newsletter service have received information about the arrival of fresh supplies of Rebor figures and replicas. In addition, our subscribers have been given the opportunity to join Everything Dinosaur’s priority reservation list for the nine, new for 2020, Wild Safari Prehistoric World models. It is news about the arrival of more of the eagerly anticipated Rebor foetus replicas that have taken top spot in our latest missive. Both the Rebor Foetus T. rex and the Rebor Foetus Velociraptor have proved extremely popular with model collectors and Everything Dinosaur is offering the pair at a special price whilst stocks last.
Rebor Oddities – Buy the Pair – Making the Headlines
The pair of Rebor Oddities Foetus replicas – Velociraptor and T. rex.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Rebor Figures – Rebor Killer Queen T. rex “Plain” Colour Variant
The Everything Dinosaur newsletter also reported that more stock of the Rebor Killer Queen “Plain” Tyrannosaurus rex model had arrived. Team members have been busy emailing all those customers who wanted one of these theropod figures reserving for them. Waitlist members on the Everything Dinosaur website will have received notifications about this model’s availability too.
The Rebor Killer Queen Colour Variant “Plain” in Stock at Everything Dinosaur
The Rebor Killer Queen T. rex model “Plain” is in stock at Everything Dinosaur.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view all the Rebor models and prehistoric animal replicas supplied by Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models and Replicas.
Rebor Oddities – T. rex and Velociraptor Foetuses
For collectors who have been lucky enough to pick up one of the new for 2019 Rebor Oddities foetuses, then do not despair, as our team members have made sure that the Rebor Oddities T. rex foetus along with its counterpart the Rebor Oddities Velociraptor are available separately as well as in a pair.
The Rebor Oddities Tyrannosaurus Foetus (left) and the Rebor Oddities Velociraptor Foetus (right)
A pair of Rebor Oddities, the Velociraptor and the T. rex foetuses.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“We are collectors ourselves so, we try and provide our customers with as much choice as possible.”
For fans of slightly smaller figures, some good news. Fresh stocks of the baby Stegosaurus (Melon) and the baby Triceratops dinosaur (Hazelnut) have also arrived at Everything Dinosaur. These models, in the very successful Rebor “Scout” series have been joined by more models of “Stan”, the Scout series baby Velociraptor model.
The Rebor Hazelnut (Triceratops) and Melon (Stegosaurus) – Baby Dinosaur Models
Rebor Scout Models Melon and Hazelnut.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Priority Reserve List for 2020 is Open
Newsletter subscribers have also been given special access to Everything Dinosaur’s priority reserve list for the nine new for 2020 Wild Safari Prehistoric World models from Safari Ltd. Subscribers have been asked to email the company to join their special, priority reservation list for these new prehistoric animal figures.
The Rebor Scout Series Baby Velociraptor “Stan” and the Chance to Reserve New for 2020 Prehistoric Animal Models
The Rebor Scout series baby Velociraptor “Stan” and an opportunity to reserve new for 2020 Wild Safari Prehistoric World prehistoric animal models.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
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To request to join the Everything Dinosaur newsletter subscribers list, just simply send us an email: Email Everything Dinosaur.
The Scouts Return – “Melon”, “Hazelnut” and “Stan”
Everything Dinosaur has three of the very popular and very collectable Rebor Scout models back in stock. Our warehouse has received deliveries of “Melon” the baby Stegosaurus, “Hazelnut” the baby Triceratops and “Stan” the baby Velociraptor. Fans of the Rebor range will know that the Velociraptor figure is named after the Academy Award-winning special effects creator Stanley “Stan” Winston, who worked on the first three films of the “Jurassic Park” movie franchise.
The Rebor Scout Series Baby Velociraptor “Stan”
“Stan” the baby Velociraptor model from Rebor.
Rebor Scout Models “Melon” and “Hazelnut”
Team members at Everything Dinosaur are not sure why the baby Stegosaurus and the baby Triceratops were named “Melon” and ” Hazelnut” respectively, however, why not give these two, highly detailed figures these names? It seems that unlike scientific nomenclature, anything goes when it comes to creating prehistoric animal replicas. Both the Rebor baby Triceratops and its Stegosaurus counterpart are in approximately 1:35 scale, whilst the Rebor Velociraptor figure is in 1:18 scale.
The Stunning Rebor Scout Series “Hazelnut” and “Melon” – Baby Triceratops and Baby Stegosaurus
From the Rebor Scout series “Hazelnut” the baby Triceratops and “Melon” the baby Stegosaurus.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A Baby Stegosaurus Dinosaur Model
Fans of the Rebor model range will be aware of the potential for a new Stegosaurus replica from this company in the near future. For the time being, the sole representative of the Stegosauridae is this beautifully crafted figure that comes with its own display base.
“Melon” the Baby Stegosaurus Dinosaur Model – Rebor Scout Series
“Melon” the baby Stegosaurus dinosaur figure from the Rebor Scout model series.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A Baby Triceratops Dinosaur Model
The Triceratops figure “Hazelnut” is around the same size as the Stegosaurus (approximately 11 cm in length). It too, comes with a display base and it makes a great addition to any prehistoric animal model collection.
The Baby Triceratops Dinosaur Model – “Hazelnut”
“Hazelnut” the baby Triceratops from the Rebor Scout model series.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Rebor Scout Models
It is the attention to detail that makes these Rebor models stand out. Take for example, the display base that accompanies the 1:18 scale baby Velociraptor figure “Stan”. The base has footprint depressions that act as a guide to help dinosaur fans position their figure correctly. The footprints on the base have been carefully sculpted to represent what are thought to be dromaeosaurid prints found in the fossil record. We are sure ichnologists will approve!
The Model Display Base – Rebor Velociraptor 1:18 Scale Figure
The beautifully crafted display base for the Rebor Scout series baby Velociraptor model “Stan”.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the Rebor Scout models and the rest of the replicas in the Rebor range: Rebor Models and Figures.
At Everything Dinosaur, we try our best to respond to all the enquiries, questions and emails that we receive from our customers. This is no mean feat considering the thousands of customers we have all over the world, but we do try hard to answer all the queries in a timely fashion. For example, having produced a short video featuring the large Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon) replica from PNSO, we were asked to show more details of this shark model. To this end, within 24-hours, we produced another brief video showing the prehistoric shark model in greater detail.
The PNSO Large Megalodon Model – Showcasing “Patton” the Megalodon
Video credit: Everything Dinosaur
PNSO Megalodon “Patton” Large Prehistoric Shark Model
In this short video presentation, we reaffirm the model’s size (it measures around 32 centimetres in length), we estimate the model’s scale at approximately 1:50 based on the length of Carcharocles megalodon at around 16 metres. In addition, we highlight the “battle scarring” on the model and discuss the figure’s gloss finish. Large predators tend to pick up a variety of injuries, we suspect Megalodon was no exception. If it preyed on marine mammals, we expect creatures such as Obobenocetops which was contemporaneous with this prehistoric shark, not to succumb without putting up a fight. Scars and tears in the fins would be just part of being an apex predator.
Holding a PNSO Megalodon Shark Model
The PNSO large Megalodon model “Patton” being held by an Everything Dinosaur team member. Note the white “battle scars” on the body and the nicks and rips in the dorsal fin.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Our latest prehistoric animal themed video is now up on the company’s YouTube channel. Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel features over a hundred different prehistoric animal model reviews and lots of other helpful information for model collectors and dinosaur fans.
In this short video, we also comment on the finish of this shark replica. The new version of “Patton” (the large PNSO Megalodon figure), has a glossier finish than its predecessor. The model’s seams are much less visible and the addition of a gloss provides a pleasing wet-look finish to the figure. As the video narrator remarked, the wet-look is very appropriate given the fact that this is a model of a marine animal.
For further details about the impressive PNSO Age of Dinosaurs model range, including information about the PNSO Megalodon figures visit: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Figures and Replicas.
Please note this genus binomial name has been revised to Otodus megalodon.
The new for 2020 prehistoric animal models from Safari Ltd have been announced. In total, nine new figures will be added to the Wild Safari Prehistoric World model range, namely:
Concavenator
Deinonychus
Dilophosaurus
Edmontosaurus
Ichthyosaurus (marine reptile)
Pachycephalosaurus
Qianzhousaurus
Sarcosuchus (prehistoric crocodile)
Shringasaurus (a bizarre, diapsid reptile from the Triassic of India, that was only formally named and described two years ago)
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Concavenator Dinosaur Model
The new for 2020 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Concavenator dinosaur model.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Deinonychus Dinosaur Model
New for 2020 the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Deinonychus dinosaur model.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Dilophosaurus Dinosaur Model
The new for 2020 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Dilophosaurus dinosaur model.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Edmontosaurus Dinosaur Model
The new for 2020 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Edmontosaurus dinosaur model.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Ichthyosaurus Marine Reptile Model
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Ichthyosaurus model.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Pachycephalosaurus Dinosaur Model
The new for 2020 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Pachycephalosaurus model.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Qianzhousaurus Dinosaur Model
New for 2020 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Qianzhousaurus model.
The World Safari Prehistoric World Sarcosuchus Model
New for 2020 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Sarcosuchus model.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Shringasaurus Model
The new for 2020 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Shringasaurus.
Wild Safari Prehistoric Animal Models – Tale of the Tape
We know how important the size of a figure is to dinosaur fans and model collectors, we have published details (below), of the approximate factory model measurements. As and when models come into stock, our team members will check measurements and record model details.
Concavenator – length 16.8 cm and just under 7 cm (head height).
Deinonychus – length just over 22 cm, height of head just over 8.5 cm.
Dilophosaurus – length just over 16 cm, height of head just over 7.5 cm.
Edmontosaurus – length 26.2 cm, height 9.5 cm. The Edmontosaurus is the largest prehistoric animal model Safari Ltd are introducing early in 2020.
Ichthyosaurus – length just over 19 cm.
Pachycephalosaurus – length 20.6 cm, height of head just over 10 cm.
Qianzhousaurus -length 22.9 cm, height of head just over 9 cm.
Sarcosuchus – length just under 26.5 cm.
Shringasaurus – length 17 cm, height of head 6 cm.
Models Expected When?
These figures will be put into production over the next few weeks, the official introduction date is around February 2020. However, Everything Dinosaur hopes to have some of these models a little earlier, perhaps around December 2019. Pricing for these models has yet to be announced.
Everything Dinosaur’s priority reserve list is now open, to reserve any of these figures simply email us, stating which model(s) you would like to reserve: Email Everything Dinosaur.
Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon – Examining the Underside
Everything Dinosaur team members have been busy fielding all the questions we have received about the exciting new GrabNGo product line from Rebor. The first of these new replicas, a 1:6 scale replica of a Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), is due to arrive in November, but we are expecting to receive some more production samples before then. In the meantime, staff have been responding to the emails, phone calls and social media messages about this new product line.
Several customers commented on the beautiful detail on the skin that they could see from our photographs, but asked us to show pictures of the underside of the model as well. We always try to help our customers out, so without further ado we set about posting up a short YouTube video showing the “belly of the beast.”
The Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon 1:6 Scale Model – What Lies Beneath?
Video credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Detailed Underside of the Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon
In this short video (it lasts a fraction under fifty seconds), we show a view of the belly of the lizard replica. The fine detail associated with the top of the model is mirrored underneath. The figure is beautifully crafted and at about half a metre in length, it is an impressive size. We are not sure why many of our customers wanted to see the underside, we suspect that inferior figures may not have the detailing or finish. Our customers can rest assured, the Rebor GrabNGo underside shows the same care and attention to detail as the rest of the model, although we would point out that our production prototype is missing a cloaca.
Examining the Underside of the Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon Replica
Showing the underside of the Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon lizard. A Komodo dragon model goes “belly up”!Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Priority List is Now Open
The model has been priced at just £13.32 plus tax (if due) and postage. Everything Dinosaur opened a reserve list for this figure a few days ago and the company has already logged a great many reservation requests. The model is due to be in stock sometime in November (2019).
Update on the New Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon Figure
Everything Dinosaur has recently updated its newsletter subscribers about the introduction of the Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon model. This fabulous 1:6 scale replica of the world’s largest living lizard (Varanus komodoensis), is the first of a new range of exciting new figures entitled “GrabNGo”. The model measures around half a metre in length and Everything Dinosaur team members have been eagerly looking forward to receiving this model in time for the Christmas market.
The Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon Model is Coming into Stock at Everything Dinosaur
The Rebor GrabNGo 1:6 scale Komodo dragon model is coming into stock in November (2019).Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A 1/6th Scale Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon Replica
Details – The Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon Model
The Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon model will be coming into stock in November (2019). Click on this image to contact Everything Dinosaur by email and request a Rebor Komodo dragon model be reserved!Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Product Details
Likely to be in stock around November (2019).
The first of a new Rebor range of both extant and extinct animals.
Price £13.32 plus tax and postage (pricing information correct as of September 2019).
A top quality, beautifully finished vinyl replica.
Measures around 50 cm in length.
Represents a 1/6th scale Komodo dragon figure but can also be used to represent the extinct super-predator Megalania* (1/12th scale replica approximately).
Limited stocks available on the first production run.
Megalania (Varanus priscus, or sometimes referred to as Megalania prisca)* – the actual size of the extinct, giant lizard Megalania is unknown, estimates of length based on the analysis of fossil dorsal vertebrae and comparisons with living varanids suggest a length of between 5 and 7 metres.
The Komodo Dragon Model Measures Around Half a Metre in Length
A dorsal view of the new Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon model. The fine detail on this 1:6 scale model can be seen in this view of the head, back and tail of the replica.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Everything Dinosaur Handling UK and European Kickstarter Action Figure Rewards
With the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the Beasts of the Mesozoic Ceratopsian series, these are exciting times for model collectors and dinosaur fans. Everything Dinosaur, the UK-based, specialist prehistoric animal mail order company is proud to have been associated with the Beasts of the Mesozoic range of collectable figures for several years and will be handling the fulfilment of all the Kickstarter action figure rewards for this prestigious campaign for Ceratopsian Kickstarter backers within the UK and European Union.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Ceratopsian Series Kickstarter Has Launched
Beasts of the Mesozoic Ceratopsian Series. An exciting new range of articulated horned dinosaur figures.
Everything Dinosaur’s Involvement with Beasts of the Mesozoic
The involvement of Everything Dinosaur in the fulfilment aspect of the campaign further cements the close working relationship between the talented team behind Creative Beast Studio and the logistics experts at an award-winning company.
Dinosaur fans are going to be elated about this new Kickstarter project, but the design and build process is just one phase in meeting the needs of model collectors. Followers of the previous “Raptor” Kickstarter project will be all too aware of the difficulties that can arise during the production process. Once produced, other issues can be encountered as these models are despatched to project supporters.
By involving Everything Dinosaur in the fulfilment, supporters within the UK and Europe can be assured that their figures will be despatched by Everything Dinosaur from their European base. This substantially reduces the risk of customers incurring additional taxes, custom duties and tariffs.
What a Line Up! A Cornucopia of Ceratopsians
A selection of Beasts of the Mesozoic horned dinosaur models. The Kickstarter campaign outlines a schedule of ten models being released in September 2020, with a further eight new figures in March 2021. If all goes to plan, a third wave consisting of seven more dinosaurs will be available in September 2021.
Ceratopsian Figures Coming into Stock
As well as handling the fulfilment for European and UK customers, Everything Dinosaur will be bringing in their own bulk stock of these figures, this should ensure a swift and trouble free route for the models from the factory to UK warehousing without customs delays, thus ensuring that Kickstarter backers can receive their pledged items promptly.
In addition, as Everything Dinosaur will be carrying stocks of the Beasts of the Mesozoic ranges, fans can add to their figure collection easily and conveniently via Everything Dinosaur’s own website.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Xenoceratops Figure
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Xenoceratops figure, part of this exciting new model range.
“Fulfilment operations on a global scale can be quite a tricky business. Fans of the excellent Beasts of the Mesozoic model range want to get these models without any additional burdens. At Everything Dinosaur, our warehouse team despatch parcels to Europe and the UK all the time, our customers are well-used to our seamless and efficient delivery service.“
He added:
“Whilst we cannot guarantee that customers may incur additional expense in the form of duties and taxes, or indeed that international trading terms and conditions may change, in our experience when supplying European and UK customers from our UK warehousing we are have not heard of any problems arising . We take great care to ensure that parcels are labelled correctly and despatched appropriately, after all, we have a 5-star customer service rating from Feefo as well as an award for Gold Standard service.”
To view the existing range of Beasts of the Mesozoic prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic “Raptors”.
The autumn term is well underway and team members at Everything Dinosaur are busy conducting dinosaur themed and fossil workshops in schools, catering for a wide range of different age groups. This week, our team members will be dealing with the eager and very excitable Early Years Foundation Stage classes (Nursery and Reception), as well as working with slightly more mature (we hope), students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
Everything Dinosaur Team Members Preparing for a School Visit
One of the things we have been asked to discuss with the students in year nine and ten that we will be working with this week, is potential career options in the Earth sciences. This is certainly a very broad subject and we hope to provide some pointers. We have been brushing up on our knowledge regarding career paths as well as brushing up some rather beautiful Dactylioceras ammonite fossils that we intend to use in a short exercise looking at taphonomy and the importance of index fossils.
Selecting Fossils to Use in Our Exercise with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Students
A selection of ammonite fossils to be used in an exercise exploring the role of index fossils with science students.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Everything Dinosaur team members have been taking an exclusive look at the up-and-coming Rebor Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) model, which is the first in a new product line entitled “GrabNGo”. This is a beautiful, highly detailed model of the largest living lizard, which is sometimes referred to as the Komodo monitor.
The New Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon (V. komodoensis) Replica
The new for 2019 Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon model.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The model measures a fraction under 48 centimetres in length, but when the curvature of that impressive tail is taken into account the model’s true size is around half a metre, making this a 1:6 scale replica. The skin texture has been skilfully created with accurate folds and appropriately proportioned digits. The underside of the body and tail also shows lots of amazing detail and scales, particularly along the underside of the neck and jaw, although our figure lacks a cloaca. The production sample we were kindly sent does not have a CE mark so the skin texture is uninterrupted along the entire animal’s length.
Amazing Detail on the Head of the New Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon Model
The fine detailing around the head and neck of the new Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon model. The dark eye has been given a wet-look with the application of a fine gloss. This contrasts nicely with the muted tones of the body colouration.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
A View Showing the Variety of Scales Represented on the Head and the Back of the Model
A dorsal view of the new Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon model.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Dragon Skin
The lightweight but reinforced hollow vinyl material gives this figure a very solid feel and the subtle painting provides the viewer with an impression of an expensive desk-top figure. The Komodo dragon is renowned for its tough hide. The skin of this lizard, which can reach lengths of up to 2.6 metres and weigh in excess of 70 kilograms, is reinforced by tiny dermal scales (osteoderms). It is thought that this armour helps to prevent injury when it attacks large prey or during intraspecific combat.
Skin Folds around the Belly Area and the Back of the Head – Komodo Dragon Model
This Rebor GrabNGo figure could also be used to represent the extinct giant goanna of southern Australia – Megalania (Varanus priscus, or sometimes referred to as Megalania prisca). It has been proposed that Megalania represents a sister taxon to the Komodo dragon and like its Indonesian cousin, it was an apex predator within the ecosystem. Size estimates for Megalania vary but studies of fossilised dorsal vertebrae suggest a length of around 6 metres. If this is the case, then the Rebor GrabNGo model would equate to a 1:12 scale replica.
Is this a Megalania or a Komodo Dragon?
Komodo dragon or Megalania? You decide.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Available Late September/Early October
The Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon is likely to be available before Christmas. Everything Dinosaur team members are doing all they can to ship this model in quickly.
The price is estimated to be around £15.99 plus postage (GBP).
