Exciting Times for Eofauna Scientific Research

Eofauna Scientific Research has some exciting times ahead.  The company is soon to release details of the next model in its 1:40 scale replica series and when Everything Dinosaur has permission to do so, we will be telling our blog readers all about it and showing pictures.  In the meantime, team members from Everything Dinosaur recently met up with staff from Eofauna Scientific Research as the two organisations work together to help introduce new prehistoric animal figures.

Eofauna Scientific Research

Eofauna Scientific Research consists of a team of dedicated researchers, creatives and specialists in prehistoric fauna.  With a broad background in the fields of palaeontology, biology, design and model making the organisation is ideally placed to develop a range of highly realistic, scientifically accurate prehistoric animal figures.

Everything Dinosaur Team Members Met with Eofauna Scientific Research Staff Recently

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Working Closely with Model Makers

At Everything Dinosaur, we work very closely with model makers and designers.  Our aim is to bring to our customers the very best prehistoric animal and dinosaur figures available.  Sue, (Finance Director at Everything Dinosaur), held very positive talks with Asier and Joseba of Eofauna Scientific Research, in a statement following her recent meeting Sue said:

“We have been working with Eofauna for some time.  They are a very dedicated team and share our goal in being able to provide highly detailed, sculpted figurines based on anatomically correct, accurate reconstructions from the fossil record.  The company has some very exciting plans and we are looking forward to continuing our close working relationship.”

Steppe Mammoth (Mammuthus trogontherii) 1:40 Scale Replica

In October 2017, Everything Dinosaur took in stocks of the first model in the range, a replica of a Steppe Mammoth (Mammuthus trogontherii), a beautiful scale model which is based on real fossils of this Pleistocene-aged animal.

The Eofauna Scientific Research Steppe Mammoth Figure

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Rave Reviews from Model Collectors

The first PVC figure to be produced in this series has received rave reviews from model collectors.  Since, its introduction into the Everything Dinosaur range, the figure has received 5-star reviews (FEEFO independent data).

The review of Everything Dinosaur customer “Paleo collector” is typical:

“This is a skilfully sculpted figure with close attention paid to anatomy and posing, the molars can even be seen in the open mouth.  The delicate fur pattern and muscle definition underneath make this mammoth a museum quality piece.  The model is solid PVC and comes with a collectors’ card along with an info tag.  This is one of the most accurately sculpted mammoth figures I’ve ever seen and highly recommended for collectors of prehistoric models or elephants/mammoths in general.”

A Close-up View Showing Details in the Mouth of the 1:40 Scale Replica

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To view the Steppe Mammoth model at Everything Dinosaur: Eofauna Scientific Research Models.

A Beautiful Replica the Eofauna Steppe Mammoth (Mammuthus trogontherii)

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Blog readers and visitors to Everything Dinosaur’s social media pages can rest assured, we will be posting up details of the next model in the fantastic Eofauna Scientific Research range shortly.

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New Schleich Prehistoric Animals (Summer 2018)

Here are our first pictures of the second batch of Schleich prehistoric animal models to be released in 2018.  Collectors and dinosaur fans will probably be aware that Everything Dinosaur has had in stock the January 2018 Schleich releases for some time, joining these figures are three new prehistoric animals, two dinosaurs and one flying reptile.  The models are a juvenile Therizinosaurus, a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex and a Pteranodon replica.  All three models are expected to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in July.

The New for 2018 Schleich Juvenile Therizinosaurus Model (Available July 2018)

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Schleich Prehistoric Animal Models

This model is slightly smaller than the Therizinosaurus model with the red/black colour scheme that was introduced a few weeks ago, hence the juvenile moniker.   Both the arms and the lower jaw are articulated (we think) and the body proportions are slightly different when compared to the adult Therizinosaurus.  The sculpt gives the impression of feathers on the body and the blood-red colouration is quite striking.  There is much more red on the juvenile figure when compared to the adult Therizinosaurus model (see below).

The Adult Therizinosaurus Dinosaur Model (Schleich)

The head shape and the blood-red colouration gives the Schleich juvenile Therizinosaurus a dragon-like quality.

Schleich Juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex

Also due out in the summer is a second juvenile figure, this time it is a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex.   When this new T. rex figure comes out (July 2018), it will become the third large, individual Tyrannosaurus rex model available in the Schleich range.

Available July 2018 The Schleich Juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex

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This is an interesting sculpt, as although it is very similar to the Schleich T. rex figure that came out last year, it does have a different skull shape and subtle differences in the paint scheme.  For example, it has black vertical bands, perhaps to help hide this juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex from other apex predators such as larger members of its own kind or the fearsome, dromaeosaurid Dakotaraptor (D. steini).  Recently, it has been proposed that tyrannosaurids may have lived in family groups, if they did, then this implies that they would have probably hunted as a pack.

For dinosaur models and prehistoric animal figures: Prehistoric Animal and Dinosaur Models.

A Dramatic Transformation

Palaeontologists know that as T. rex grew, it underwent a dramatic transformation.  It changed from a relatively fleet-footed, long-legged animal into a robust, heavy-weight bruiser.  Both types of T. rex model are depicted in the photograph above, the juvenile figure is in front of the larger adult model.  These two figures could represent two tyrannosaurids in a family, a sub-adult and the larger, heavier fully-grown animal.

Each family member might have had a specialised role in hunting, the faster, more agile juveniles could pursue the intended victim, shepherding them to the large, fully-grown adults that were responsible for bringing the prey down.

Schleich Pteranodon Model (July 2018)

Team members at Everything Dinosaur remember the Pteranodon model with a blue coloured head crest that was part of the old “Saurus” range and was retired around a decade ago.  Schleich are bringing back a large, individual Pteranodon model, but the new figure (available July 2018), is radically different.

The New for 2018 Schleich Pteranodon Model

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Pteranodon and Schleich Prehistoric Animal Models

This flying reptile model continues the current Schleich leitmotif for bright and colourful figures.  The model is posed as if it is flying and in the examples that we have seen, the painting around the head and that long beak is excellent.  We do appreciate that this figure has a somewhat stylised appearance, but we don’t want to quibble as it seems particularly suitable for robust, creative play.  Pteranodon remains one of the better-known members of the Pterosauria amongst young fans of ancient life, we suspect the popularity of Pteranodon may have influenced Schleich when it came to bringing back a Pteranodon model into its range.

A Close-up View of the New for 2018 Schleich Pteranodon Model

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To view the current range of Schleich prehistoric animal models available from Everything Dinosaur, including all the early 2018 releases: Schleich Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals.

All three models are expected to be in stock around July 2018.

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PNSO Tyrannosaurus Wilson and Triceratops Doyle in Stock at Everything Dinosaur

The 1:35 scale dinosaur replicas PNSO Tyrannosaurus Wilson and Triceratops Doyle are now in stock at Everything Dinosaur.  These stunning PVC dinosaur figures, complete with their landscaped bases arrived at our warehouse this afternoon, following their journey from the factory in China.  Both the PNSO Tyrannosaurus Wilson and the PNSO Triceratops Doyle models have articulated jaws and their detailing is exquisite.

The PNSO Dinosaur Figure Tyrannosaurus Wilson

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These two dinosaur figures are part of a range of PNSO prehistoric animal models that have been produced.  The range includes several Chinese dinosaurs including Lufengosaurus, the first Chinese dinosaur to be formally studied and named, along with Euhelopus, the stegosaurid Chungkingosaurus, Mandschurosaurus and the giant Huanghetitan.

To see the full range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures, including Triceratops Doyle and Tyrannosaurus Wilson: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.

Rare PVC Dinosaur Models

These beautiful and highly sought-after PVC figures may not be made again, as the future of production remains very much in doubt.  Everything Dinosaur has been able to utilise its business contacts to get stock sent to their UK warehouse straight from the factory.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“We have already received a lot of enquiries for these two models [PNSO Triceratops Doyle and PNSO Tyrannosaurus Wilson], it is great news for dinosaur fans and model collectors that they can now source these rare models from a UK-based supplier with such an excellent reputation for customer service.”

The 1:35 Scale PNSO Triceratops Doyle Figure

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The PNSO Tyrannosaurus Wilson Figure

PNSO The Making of Tyrannosaurus Wilson replica.  A beautiful 1:35 scale T. rex figure from PNSO inspired by the famous Chinese palaeo-artist Zhao Chuang.  Tyrannosaurus Wilson is supplied with its own base, a science art book with text provided by Yang Yang and four science art postcards highlighting Zhao Chuang’s dinosaur illustrations.

PNSO The Making of Tyrannosaurus Wilson

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The Tyrannosaurus rex figure measures around 37 centimetres from its nose to the tip of its tail and the model is approximately 15 centimetres high.  The highly detailed and beautifully painted base is 19 centimetres in length.  This composition makes a wonderful display and would be an asset in any model collector’s collection.

PNSO Triceratops Doyle

The PNSO Triceratops PVC figure is also in 1:35 scale.  It has been designed to accompany the PNSO Tyrannosaurus Wilson replica.  The Triceratops measures approximately 26 centimetres long and the height of the model is a fraction over 10 centimetres.  As with the T. rex figure, the display base is a generous 19 cm in length.

A Close-up View of the Beautifully Detailed PNSO Triceratops Doyle

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To view the PNSO Age of Dinosaurs range including “Wilson” and “Doyle”: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.

To see the extensive range of prehistoric animal models and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Figures.