Recently, Everything Dinosaur reviewed the new CollectA Diprotodon figure.  This 1/20th scale replica is a new addition to the CollectA Deluxe range.

It is a model of male Diprotodon, and it has been praised by model collectors.  The old Thylacoleo scar on the rump has received plenty of attention.  The torn ear and bite mark on the cheek that suggest intraspecific combat have been commented upon.  However, this new for 2024 replica of the largest marsupial known to science incorporates lots of other amazing details.  For example, the inside of the nostrils is glossy and moist.  The incisors in the jaws accurately reflect the fossil evidence.  The design team have even given the impression of whiskers on the nose, throat and chin.

Taking a Closer Look at Diprotodon

Details on the head of the CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon figure. The white arrows highlight the incisors at the front of the jaw. The lower jaw has the two scalpriform (chisel-shaped) incisors, whilst the upper jaw has six incisors in total. The black arrow highlights the wet interior of the nostril and the sensitive pits (red arrow), probably housing whiskers, are found on the side of the snout. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

These are all nice touches and reflect how much care and attention to detail goes into the making of CollectA figures.

To view the CollectA Deluxe range in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animals.

The image (above) shows a close-up view of the head of the CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon.

The head is shown in lateral view.  Arrows highlight various details on the figure.  For example, the red arrow points to a series of pits along the side of the snout. These pits could indicate the presence of sensitive whiskers. The wet and glossy nostril is indicated by the black arrow.  In addition, the two white arrows indicate the position of the incisors in the anterior part of the jaw.  Furthermore, in this lateral view the torn ear on the figure can be clearly seen. This injury probably resulted from a fight with another male Diprotodon.  Scientists think these animals indulged in intraspecific combat.  Perhaps, fighting over territory, social status or mates.

The CollectA Diprotodon Figure

The CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon figure is the only prehistoric mammal model to be added to the CollectA portfolio this year.  The dentition of this figure has been praised previously.  For instance, the lower jaw incisors are chisel-shaped (scalpriform).  This strongly reflects what is seen in the fossil record.

An extinct giant. The fossil skeleton of Diprotodon the largest marsupial known to science.  The scalpriform incisors are clearly visible in this lateral view of the London Natural History Museum exhibit. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows the Diprotodon (D. optatum) exhibit at the London Natural History Museum.  The exhibit is appropriately entitled “Extinct Giant”.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s review of the CollectA Diprotodon figure and to watch a short YouTube video highlighting the model: CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon Video Review.

The taxonomic relationship between the Diprotodon genus and extant wombats and their close relatives remains unclear.  However, CollectA have skilfully combined a knowledge of living members of the Diprotodontia with body and trace fossils.

The design team at CollectA have incorporated a series of circular pits on the lower jaw to indicate the presence of sensitive whiskers on the model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Circular Pits on the Lower Jaw

Wombats have long, sensitive whiskers either side of their nostrils. In addition, there are four other areas of the face and neck that have whiskers. There are whiskers on the cheeks and a patch under the chin. Furthermore, there are whiskers on the throat. The CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon highlights the sensitive pits associated with these areas.

When collectors examine the CollectA Diprotodon figure closely, they can observe lots of amazing detail.

Take a close look at the Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Models.

Five new for 2024 CollectA prehistoric animal models are now in stock at Everything Dinosaur.  The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Nanuqsaurus has arrived. In addition, four new CollectA Deluxe figures are now in stock.  These figures are the 1:20 scale Diprotodon, Polacanthus and the Placerias.  Moreover, the 1:6 scale CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model has arrived too.

Five new prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur (August 2024). The new 1:6 scale Deluxe Velociraptor (left), the 1:20 scale Deluxe Diprotodon (back), Placerias 1:20 scale (centre) and the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Nanuqsaurus is at the front. The new Polacanthus foxii figure in 1:20 scale is on the right. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

New CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models

Mike from Everything Dinosaur, explained that it had been a busy week for team members.

He stated:

“We have had several deliveries into our warehouse over the last few days.  First, the Haolonggood shipment arrived, then these new CollectA figures were delivered.  We have also had a Rebor shipment as well.”

To view the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular.

The 1/6th scale CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor dinosaur model. A figure that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the scientific description of this iconic dinosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) shows the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor figure.  This figure has been introduced to mark the centenary of the naming of Velociraptor mongoliensis (1924).

Mike from Everything Dinosaur with the CollectA Deluxe Diprotodon model (left) and the new CollectA Placerias model (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the CollectA Deluxe range of prehistoric animal models: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.

The Extensive CollectA Range

These five new models join the 1:100 CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus figure and the Dearc sgiathanach pterosaur model as new CollectA prehistoric animal models for 2024.  It is great to see CollectA introducing such a wide variety of prehistoric animal figures.

The stunning CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Placerias figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Visit the Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

Whilst working in the warehouse, we came across some beautiful CollectA Deluxe Beishanlong dinosaur models.  This 1:40 scale replica of a member of the Ornithomimosauria clade is quite difficult to obtain.  Most CollectA stockists do not have this feathered dinosaur model available.  However, we at Everything Dinosaur are committed to supporting the entire CollectA prehistoric model range.  As we checked and counted our stock, we took the opportunity to take some photographs of the Beishanlong figure.

The CollectA 1:40 scale Beishanlong dinosaur model shown in lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The CollectA Deluxe Beishanlong

The model is fixed to a display base.  The CollectA Deluxe Beishanlong model measures a fraction under twenty-three centimetres in length.  That impressive head stands seventeen centimetres off the ground.  It is beautifully painted.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe scale models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models.

The beautiful head of the CollectA Beishanlong figure. Beishanlong is regarded as a basal member of the Ornithomimosauria clade. The figure has teeth in its jaws. More derived ornithomimosaurs were edentulous. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Beishanlong (B. grandis), was named and described in 2010 (Makovicky et al).  CollectA introduced a Beishanlong figure into their Deluxe range in 2016.  Beishanlong has been classified as a basal member of the Ornithomimosauria clade.  At around eight metres in length, it is thought to be one of the largest of the ornithomimosaurs.  It is regarded as a primitive member of the Ornithomimosauria clade. The CollectA Deluxe figure has teeth in its jaws. More derived ornithomimosaurs were edentulous.

The CollectA Beishanlong figure has been carefully painted and we adore the subtle greys and charcoal colours. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur stocks and extensive range of feathered dinosaur models.

To visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Feathered Dinosaur Models and Toys.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach model is now in stock.  A scale model of one of the largest pterosaurs known from the Jurassic is now available.  This pterosaur, known from a single specimen found on the Isle of Skye, was formally described in 2022 (Jagielska et al).  CollectA chose to give their Dearc figure a colour scheme reminiscent of the extant northern gannet.  Dearc sgiathanach was probably and animal that inhabited a coastal/marine environment.  The northern gannet is a creditable analogue.  Gannets are piscivores, just like Dearc and the northern gannet (Morus bassanus) is synonymous with the Isle of Skye.

The CollectA Deluxe Dearc pterosaur model.  The colours of this new for 2024 flying reptile were inspired by the northern gannet (Morus bassanus).  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To read about the discovery of Dearc: Fantastic Pterosaur Fossil from the Isle of Skye.

The CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach Model

This new CollectA rhamphorynchid measures around thirty-nine centimetres long. The beautiful head with its articulated jaw is approximately eleven and a half centimetres off the ground. Furthermore, the model is nearly fourteen centimetres wide. The CollectA Dearc sgiathanach model has a declared scale of 1:3. Customers will also receive a free Everything Dinosaur CollectA Dearc sgiathanach fact sheet.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe figures in stock: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

The ruler next to the new CollectA Deluxe Dearc pterosaur figure helps to provide scale. The flying reptile figure measures approximately thirty-nine centimetres long.  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Although the wingspan of Dearc sgiathanach is not known, calculations based on related flying reptiles indicate that it was one of the largest pterosaurs of the Jurassic.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised CollectA for introducing a Dear sgiathanach figure so soon after this Jurassic pterosaur was formally described.

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Prehistoric Animal Toys.