The next shipment of Beasts of the Mesozoic models is expected in early June.  A spokesperson for Everything Dinosaur, the UK-based specialist supplier of dinosaur models and figures confirmed that the next delivery was due to arrive in the first week of June. The Beasts of the Mesozoic range of figures is extremely popular.  Team members at Everything Dinosaur have been preparing email alerts to be sent to customers.  This shipment of articulated dinosaur models is eagerly anticipated.

Sue with some of the Beasts of the Mesozoic stock that has been unpacked ready to add on-line. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) shows Sue of Everything Dinosaur with some of the models that arrived in the company’s last shipment.

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic figures in stock: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models.

Beautiful Beasts of the Mesozoic Models

This range of articulated prehistoric animal figures was introduced in 2018.  The first series focused on dromaeosaurs and their close relatives.  A range of ceratopsians was added in 2020.  In addition, the range has been extended to include more theropods and even some prehistoric mammals.  Recently, the Beasts of the Cenozoic figures were introduced.

Sue, our resident dinosaur expert, couldn’t contain her excitement as she was surrounded by the Everything Dinosaur’s latest additions – The new Beasts of the Mesozoic dinosaur models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The spokesperson confirmed that an area at the front of the warehouse had been cleared in preparation for the delivery.  This range is extensive, and care is required to make sure that all the models get stored in the correct place.  For example, there are two Utahraptor figures in this range.  In addition, there are two Smilodon models.

The spokesperson commented:

“Care is required to make sure that the stock gets stored in the correct place.  Each product has its own storage area in the warehouse. You require a degree of dinosaur knowledge to be able to sort all the models and to put them away in their allocated station.”

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

Our thanks to Michael who sent into Everything Dinosaur some wonderful photographs of their latest acquisition.  The Cyberzoic Smilodon populator tan figure has been photographed outdoors.  It is great to see this Smilodon figure in the sunshine.  Thank you for sharing these excellent images and for giving us permission to post them on-line.

The articulated Smilodon figure having a scratch. A wonderful and well composed photograph. Picture credit: Michael.

Picture credit: Michael

The Cyberzoic Smilodon populator Tan Model

It is a fantastic 1:12 scale articulated model of a sabre-toothed cat. Everything Dinosaur supplies the Cyberzoic Smilodon model with a free Smilodon fact sheet.  It has twenty-one points of articulation. The figure is supplied with two heads (mouth closed and roaring). Each head has interchangeable ears. The model has two sets of paws (retracted and clawed). In addition, there are two neck fur options (long and short). The package art is by Raph Lomotan.

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic/Cyberzoic range: Beasts of the Mesozoic and Cyberzoic Models.

The superb Cyberzoic Smilodon populator tan figure photographed outdoors. Picture credit: Michael.

Picture credit: Michael

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We greatly appreciate these photographs.  The Cyberzoic Smilodon looks fantastic in the sunshine.  The photographs have been carefully composed, and the articulated figure lends itself to being placed into some intriguing poses.  Thank you for sharing.”

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More stock of Beasts of the Mesozoic figures has arrived at the Everything Dinosaur warehouse. Sue has been busy unpacking and sorting the models.  This large shipment contains dromaeosaurs, tyrannosaurs and ceratopsian figures.  In addition, the black Smilodon populator model is back in stock.  Once the delivery has been unpacked and checked customers on reservation lists will be emailed.  It’s going to be a long day, there are hundreds of models to check over.

Sue with some of the Beasts of the Mesozoic stock that has been unpacked ready to add on-line. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic/Cyberzoic Figures.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Models

These colourful, articulated figures are popular with dinosaur fans and model collectors.  We have a long list of customers to contact.  Rest assured, we will reach out to everyone and let them know about these new arrivals.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“There must be something like fifty different prehistoric animal figures in the shipment.  It is going to be a challenge sorting them all out and checking them off against the shipping manifest. Once this job is done, we will get in touch with customers who had reserved figures.”

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models.

Everything Dinosaur is delighted to be able to share with model collectors more images of the Cyberzoic Smilodon populator tan figure.  This beautiful, articulated replica has arrived in stock. Furthermore, team members have been busy contacting customers and dealing with the Kickstarter fulfilment.  This model is part of the first wave of figures in this new series.

An amazing articulated figure of a prehistoric cat. The open mouth head accessory has been added to this model.

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic and Cyberzoic figures in stock: Cyberzoic and Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures.

The Cyberzoic Smilodon populator Tan Model

The 1:12 scale figure has twenty-one points of articulation.  Collectors can pose their Smilodon in a variety of ways.  In addition, the model is supplied with two heads (open mouth and closed mouth).  What’s more, the boxes contain pairs of interchangeable ears. Also, two sets of paws (clawed and retracted claws), along with two neck fur options, (short or long).

A crouching Smilodon populator. The Cyberzoic 1/12th Smilodon populator model in the tan colouration has 21 points of articulation. In addition, this beautiful figure is supplied with two heads – mouth closed and roaring, each with interchangeable ears. Also, two sets of paws (clawed and retracted claws), along with two neck fur options, (short or long).

Sue from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“This is a stunning Smilodon.  The details are amazing.  In addition, with so many points of articulation the model can be posed in a variety of ways.  Perhaps some of our customers will send in photographs, we would really like to see them.”

The Cyberzoic S. populator’s extensive articulation permits this figure to be put into some dynamic and extremely dramatic poses.

Dramatic Poses

Smilodon populator is the largest species of Smilodon known. Indeed, it is amongst the largest of all the Felidae members. A shoulder height of 1.2 metres has been reported with weight estimates of more than four hundred kilogrammes. This species roamed South America during the Pleistocene Epoch. However, isolated populations could have survived into the Holocene. It is known from Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and also Argentina.

Our thanks to the manufacturer for sending to us these additional images of the Cyberzoic Smilodon populator tan model.

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Four, new Cyberzoic articulated models are now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. The Smilodon populator, two dinosaurs and the Arctic dragon have arrived.  These four models represent wave one of the new Cyberzoic range.  The Cyberzoic range is produced by the same company that introduced the Beasts of the Mesozoic figures.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur stated that he was delighted to have received these amazing articulated figures. Team members were busy contacting customers who had asked for a figure to be reserved.

Four Cyberzoic models have arrived at Everything Dinosaur. The Achillobator giganticus (brown colouration), the huge Arctic dragon (Kuraokami), the new Allosaurus jimmadseni figure and the Smilodon populator (tan colouration). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Cyberzoic and Beasts of the Mesozoic Models.

Wave 1 of the Cyberzoic Articulated Models

The first four Cyberzoic figures are:

• The Achillobator giganticus (brown colouration) the 1/18th scale model of a large dromaeosaurid.
• Allosaurus jimmadseni an articulated model of an Allosaurus species formally named and described in 2020*
• A 1/12 replica of a Smilodon populator in a tan colour scheme.
• The first fantasy figure, an Arctic dragon named Kuraokami.  Kuraokami is a legendary Japanese dragon and Shinto deity of rain and snow.

* The blog post from Everything Dinosaur about the formal description of A. jimmadseni: A New Species of Allosaurus is Described.

These are exciting and beautiful figures.  Moreover, more Cyberzoic figures are planned.  In addition to the animal models, the range will also include human figures too. Intriguingly, some of the dinosaur models can be “customised” with body armour.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur promised that all the customers who had requested further details or a figure reserving would be contacted quickly.  These figures are eagerly anticipated by collectors.  Furthermore, the models are supplied with collector cards and the package artwork is stunning.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Models.

Team members have created a short YouTube video about the new Beasts of the Mesozoic theropod display stands.  Two sizes of display stand have been made available.  There is the “large size”, this is suitable for the super-sized 1:18 scale T. rex figure. In addition, there is the “medium size”.  This size of display stand is suitable for use with the Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaur figures.  For example, the Bistahieversor, Lythronax and Daspletosaurus models.

To help customers, we made a short video.  The video focuses on the “medium size” theropod display stands. However, the “large size” stands can be assembled in the same way.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Theropod Display Stands

Our YouTube video lasts under three minutes. In the first part of the video, we explain about the new Beasts of the Mesozoic figures and the new stands.  We move onto examine the box contents.  Moreover, we highlight the two, round display bases and the foot pegs.  We then discuss how to assemble the stand, providing instructions and guidance.  Furthermore, we show how the cradle arm can be assembled.  Last but not least, we outline where these models and bases can be purchased.

The new Beasts of the Mesozoic theropod display stand (medium). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Video Contents
0:00 – New Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures!
0:30 – Box Contents.
1:01 – Using the Foot Pegs.
1:27 – Assemble your Display Stand.
2:00 – Insert the cradle arm.
2:27 – Where to Buy?

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic models and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures.

Box Contents

The medium sized theropod display stands consist of five modular parts.  There are two, circular foot bases.  These have a diameter of approximately five and a half centimetres (two and a half inches).  The box also contains a body cradle, the cradle arm and the wedge that connects the base pieces together.  The large size theropod display stand box contains similar components.  However, these pieces are bigger, for example the diameter of the circular foot bases are nine centimetres (in excess of three inches across).

Visit the Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

New Beasts of the Mesozoic models and the new Beasts of the Cenozoic Smilodon figure are in stock at Everything Dinosaur. The new figures include the albino Zuniceratops, Dilophosaurus and Deinonychus.  In addition, the stunning Allosaurus fragilis model has arrived along with the large and medium-sized theropod stands.  Team members are contacting customers to let them know about these new arrivals.

New Beasts of the Mesozoic models along with the Beasts of the Cenozoic Smilodon populator articulated figure have arrived at Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Smilodon populator and the Beasts of the Mesozoic figures in stock: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Models

A total of five new, articulated prehistoric animal figures have arrived.  In addition, the medium-sized and large theropod model stands are now in stock.  The Smilodon figure is the first of the new Beasts of the Cenozoic series.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“It’s great to see the first of the prehistoric mammal models arriving at our warehouse.  Smilodon populator is the largest species within the Smilodon genus.  We think that this articulated model is going to make a big impact!”

The largest figure in this batch is the Allosaurus (A. fragilis). It measures over fifty centimetres in length and has a declared scale of 1:18. Remarkably, it has twenty-two points of articulation.

The new Beasts of the Mesozoic articulated Allosaurus fragilis dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) shows the product packaging for the new Allosaurus model.  It is supplied with three sets of interchangeable feet with side-to-side pivot and a clear plastic adjustable display base.  Everything Dinosaur customers will also receive an Allosaurus fact sheet with sales of this new dinosaur figure.

Visit the award-winning and user friendly Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

Our thanks to Olivia who sent into Everything Dinosaur some pictures of her Beasts of the Mesozoic Psittacosaurus model. Olivia has just completed a dissertation on dinosaur pigmentation and the study of melanosomes preserved in the fossil record. She works at the amazing Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Museum has supported her research. The Psittacosaurus was used as a model to display for her EPQ presentation (Extended Project Qualification).  We are always pleased to hear from customers and, we are amazed at the adventures our prehistoric animal models have!

The Psittacosaurus photographed at the magnificent Oxford University Natural History Museum. Picture credit: Olivia.

Picture credit: Olivia

The Psittacosaurus Model and Countershading

Congratulations Olivia on completing your dissertation.  Olivia tells us her dissertation was entitled “Are fossilised pigments truly revolutionising our understanding of dinosaurs?”  The Psittacosaurus model is a great example of dinosaur colouration.  It displays countershading and it has been beautifully painted.

The articulated Psittacosaurus figure used in a display about dinosaur pigmentation and fossilised melanosomes. Picture credit: Olivia.

Picture credit: Olivia

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic models and figures in stock: Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures.

In 2016, a study which investigated the colour of Psittacosaurus was published in the journal “Current Biology”. This research (Vinther et al), focused on a remarkable Psittacosaurus specimen housed at the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History in Frankfurt. Team members at Everything Dinosaur have had the opportunity to view this astonishing fossil. The fossil preserves evidence of countershading. Melanosomes preserved in the fossil permitted scientists to recreate an accurate model of Psittacosaurus. Our chum Bob Nicholls was involved in casting a replica of Psittacosaurus and testing the effectiveness of the countershading as a form of camouflage.

To read our blog post on this research: Calculating the Colour of Psittacosaurus.

The Psittacosaurus model with one of its distant descendants in the background. The skull replica is a cast of the skull of a Triceratops horridus. Picture credit: Olivia.

Picture credit: Olivia

A Psittacosaurus Model at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Olivia is a Visitor Experience Assistant at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.  It is a fantastic museum, and we recommend a visit.  We are delighted to hear that a Beasts of the Mesozoic Psittacosaurus model has helped illustrate some important aspects of research into the Dinosauria.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Thank you Olivia for sending into us photographs of your model at the Museum.  We congratulate you on completing your dissertation and we wish you continuing success with your research.”

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models.

Team members at Everything Dinosaur have made another YouTube short.  This video features the newly arrived Beasts of the Mesozoic Utahraptor Model.  This articulated dromaeosaurid figure came into stock a few days ago.  It arrived on the same shipment as the Achillobator giganticus model.  Having made a YouTube short about the Beasts of the Mesozoic Achillobator, it seemed fitting to create another short video, but this time featuring Utahraptor ostrommaysi.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Utahraptor Model

This is a beautiful, articulated dinosaur model.  It has twenty-three points of articulation and customers will be sent a free Utahraptor fact sheet with sales.  The Everything Dinosaur Utahraptor ostrommaysi fact sheet is shown in our YouTube short.  The Utahraptor model is in approximately 1:18 scale.  It measures an impressive thirty-eight centimetres long.  It is supplied with interchangeable feet and a transparent, adjustable display base.

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic articulated prehistoric animal figures in stock: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models.

A close-up view of the stunning Beasts of the Mesozoic Utahraptor figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

An Exquisite Replica of a Large Dromaeosaurid

The new for 2024 Beasts of the Mesozoic Utahraptor is an exquisite model of a large dromaeosaurid dinosaur.  Mike from Everything Dinosaur explained that Utahraptor ostrommaysi was one of the biggest dromaeosaurs known to science.  The recently introduced Achillobator figure represents the largest dromaeosaurid known from Asia.

He commented:

“With the introduction of these replicas both representing very large dromaeosaurids, producing YouTube shorts about them feels like a juxtaposition.”

There are over two hundred and fifty videos and YouTube shorts on the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel.

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Superb product packaging! The new Beasts of the Mesozoic Utahraptor model (top). The product packaging for the Achillobator giganticus figure is shown underneath. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

With the arrival of the new for 2024 Beasts of the Mesozoic Achillobator giganticus figure, team members at Everything Dinosaur took the opportunity to create a short video.  The very first series of these articulated dinosaur figures featured dromaeosaurids.  It is wonderful to see new members of the Dromaeosauridae added to this range.  Achillobator (A. giganticus) is the largest known dromaeosaur from Asia.  Our YouTube short highlights the figure, shows the packaging and mentions our free Achillobator fact sheet that is sent out to our customers.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

The video is under thirty seconds in length.  It begins with Mike from Everything Dinosaur sitting in the company’s huge warehouse surrounded by boxes of dinosaur models.  Views of the Achillobator and its packaging are provided.  This YouTube short concludes with Mike holding the free Achillobator giganticus fact sheet that is supplied with purchases.

Visit the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel: Dinosaur Videos and Prehistoric Animal Model Reviews.

The Achillobator giganticus Figure

Scientifically described in 1999 (Perle et al), Achillobator represents the first and largest dromaeosaurid known from the Bayan Shireh Formation of Mongolia.  Not all the skeleton is known.  However, based on the holotype and subsequent fossil discoveries, this theropod measured around five metres in length.  It was robustly built and probably weighed in excess of three hundred kilograms.  That is heavier than a male Siberian tiger, one of the largest and most formidable terrestrial carnivores around today!

Everything Dinosaur has produced a scale drawing of the giant dromaeosaurid Achillobator giganticus. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic model range available from Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models.

An Impressive Articulated Theropod Model

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Achillobator giganticus figure is articulated. It has twenty-three points of articulation, permitting the model to be displayed in a variety of poses. The Achillobator is supplied with interchangeable feet, a flexible tail and a display base. The Beasts of the Mesozoic Achillobator giganticus includes posing rod accessories and a clear, plastic display base. We were most impressed with the artwork on the packaging. The illustrations are stunning.

It measures thirty-eight centimetres in length (approximately fifteen inches). The model has a declared scale of 1:18.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur congratulated the design team and praised their efforts stating:

“The model is beautiful and extremely detailed.  The colour scheme for this Late Cretaceous predator model was inspired by the extant California condor.”

Visit the award-winning and easy to use Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.