April the 23rd is St George’s day. Saint George is the patron saint of England. Indeed, he is the patron saint of several countries. For example, Malta and Portugal. St George was not English. He is perhaps most famous for slaying a dragon. There is a school of thought that suggests fossilised dinosaur bones were the inspiration for dragons.  We thought it appropriate considering the date that we would post up a picture of a dinosaur.  The recently introduced Wild Safari Prehistoric World Nanuqsaurus figure was close to hand.  So, we photographed it in honour of St George.

A photograph of the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Nanuqsaurus hoglundi dinosaur model photographed in the studio on St George’s Day.  The figure is leaning forward, we could imagine that this polar tyrannosaur was facing a knight mounted on his steed charging towards it. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Nanuqsaurus

The Nanuqsaurus model is leaning forward. Its cavernous jaws are open.  It is quite easy to imagine this Late Cretaceous tyrannosaur figure facing a shining knight in armour as a child recreates St George’s battle with a dragon.  Not sure how the knight would fare.  After all, Nanuqsaurus hoglundi could be much bigger than previously thought.  Originally considered a “pygmy” tyrannosaur when first described, due to the presumed lack of food resources at high latitudes, some scientists now believe that this theropod was actually much larger.  Could Nanuqsaurus have been around the same size as Daspletosaurus?

No matter the size of the tyrannosaur this figure represents, it is a detailed model, beautifully painted and ideal for robust, creative play.  The model is well suited to the rough and tumble of a joust with a knight or two.

To view the range of Wild Safari Prehistoric World models and figures in stock: Wild Safari Prehistoric World.

Dragons and Dinosaurs Blurring the Distinction

Team members recall seeing many examples of illustrations in schools where the boundary between a dragon and a dinosaur has been blurred.  Artwork produced by children as part of a topic exploring rocks and fossils often depicts dinosaurs.  However, some of these drawings and crafts blur the boundary between depicting a dinosaur and a fantastical dragon to some extent.  In the minds of some children, it can be hard to distinguish them apart.  After all, in movies dinosaurs and dragons are both, very often depicted as frightening and fearsome monsters.

A “handy” way to create a prehistoric animal in the classroom. Everything Dinosaur team members recall seeing many pieces of art created by schoolchildren that blur the distinction between dragons and the Dinosauria. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Children might confuse a dragon depicted in a storybook and a dinosaur because both are large, reptilian creatures often portrayed in fantastical settings.  To a young child this might make them seem similar in appearance and nature.”

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The new for 2025 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Nanuqsaurus dinosaur model is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. It is a fabulous figure of an Arctic dinosaur.  The model has just arrived at our warehouse.  Team members have been busy contacting all the customers who wanted to be alerted when this tyrannosaur figure arrived.

Photographed in the packing room, the new for 2025 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Nanuqsaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To see the range of Wild Safari Prehistoric World figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models.

The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Nanuqsaurus Model

This new for 2025 dinosaur model measures an impressive twenty-four centimetres in length.  The head height is around seven centimetres.  It is a beautifully painted figure.  One noticeable feature is the remarkable eyes.  The sclera of each eye is painted ice blue.  We supply the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Nanuqsaurus model with a free Nanuqsaurus fact sheet.

A close-up view of the new Safari Ltd Wild Safari Prehistoric World Nanuqsaurus figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Everything Dinosaur can provide an update on Safari Ltd model retirements for 2025.  Several dinosaurs and prehistoric animal models are being retired from the Wild Safari Prehistoric World model range.  In addition, the Przewalski’s horse model from the Safari Ltd “Winners Circle” series is also going.  Collectors can expect retirements from the “Great Dinos” range too.  Furthermore, the two armoured dinosaur figures in the “Mythical Realms” range are being retired.

Ten of the Safari Ltd models due to be retired in 2025. Seven Wild Safari Prehistoric World models are due to be withdrawn. The two “Mythical Realms” armoured dinosaurs are now retired along with the Przewalski’s horse figure from the “Winners Circle Horses” series. Collectors can expect other Safari Ltd figures including some from the “Great Dinos” range to be retired. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Announcing Safari Ltd Model Retirements (2025)

Mike from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the company had been informed about these retirements.  He explained that sometimes figures get retired to make way for new models and to ease production congestion at the factory.  Everything Dinosaur still stocks an extensive range of Safari Ltd models.  For example, the company recently received the new Therizinosaurus figure.  Moreover, the new Saltasaurus arrived recently too.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur (left) holding the new Wild Safari Prehistoric World Saltasaurus model. Mike is holding the new Wild Safari Prehistoric World Therizinosaurus (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Safari Ltd figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Prehistoric World.

Listing the Retired Models

Here is a list of the models stocked by Everything Dinosaur that are being retired by Safari Ltd.  We have included the factory model number to assist collectors.

• Daeodon (product code 100082) first introduced in 2018.
• Anzu wyliei (product code 100151) introduced in 2018.
• Baryonyx (product code 100573) the most recently introduced dinosaur figure to be retired (2021).
• Archaeopteryx (product code 302829) introduced in 2015.
• Microraptor (product code 304129) first introduced in 2017.
• Iguanodon (product code 305429) introduced in 2016.
• Woolly Mammoth calf (product code 280029).
• The armoured T. rex figure (100712) in the “Mythical Realms” series first introduced in 2021.
• The armoured Triceratops (100733) in the “Mythical Realms” series introduced in 2021.
• From the “Winner Circle” series the Przewalski’s horse model (153505) which was introduced in 2018.

With luck, we will be able to get more stock of these figures from the factory.  There could be some unsold inventory remaining at the factory.  However, collectors are urged to purchase these figures promptly to avoid missing out. Hopefully, this information about Safari Ltd model retirements will help collectors and dinosaur fans.

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Two new for 2024 Wild Safari Prehistoric World models have arrived at Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse.  The models are a replica of Therizinosaurus and a beautiful Saltasaurus figure.  Team members have been busy contacting all those customers who wanted to be informed of their arrival.  These two figures are the last of the new for 2024 models from Safari Ltd due to arrive this year.

Wild Safari Prehistoric World models, the Therizinosaurus left and the new Saltasaurus model on the right. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Wild Safari Prehistoric World Figures

This range consists of a wide variety of prehistoric animals. There are dinosaur models and pterosaurs. In addition, this range has some beautiful prehistoric mammal figures.  Both the new Therizinosaurus and the Saltasaurus have been eagerly awaited.  We first saw the Therizinosaurus model more than a year ago.  Team members were given the opportunity to view an early prototype of the proposed figure.

The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Therizinosaurus model.  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Wild Safari Prehistoric World range on Everything Dinosaur’s website: Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Prehistoric World.

Model Measurements

Neither figure has a declared scale.  However, we can confirm that the Therizinosaurus model measures a fraction under seventeen centimetres in length. That impressive head is around sixteen and a half centimetres off the ground.  In contrast, the titanosaur figure (Saltasaurus) measures twenty-eight centimetres long.  The head height of the Saltasaurus is just under ten centimetres.

The new for 2024 Saltasaurus dinosaur model from Safari Ltd.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“I am delighted to announce the arrival of two amazing new dinosaur models at our warehouse! A huge shoutout to our design team for their incredible work in creating these stunning pieces.”

To view the Safari Ltd range and other ranges of prehistoric animal models, plus dinosaur toys and clothing: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

The Dino Dana feathered T. rex dinosaur model is in stock at Everything Dinosaur. This Safari Ltd model is from the hit Amazon TV show that features a nine-year-old girl that imagines prehistoric animals coming to life and interacting with her in the modern world.

Dino Dana feathered Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur model. This figure has the three scars on its snout just like the Wild Safari Prehistoric World feathered T. rex figure. The models are actually the same but the Dino Dana model has a different colour scheme.

Feathered T. rex Dinosaur Model (New Colour Scheme)

Safari Ltd produced a Tyrannosaurus rex model as part of a merchandising deal with the Amazon television show Dino Dana. It certainly has a striking colour scheme. It is a new colour variant of a feathered T. rex model first added to the Wild Safari Prehistoric range back in 2017.

The two Safari Ltd Tyrannosaurus rex models compared. The 2017 feathered T. rex release (top) and the Dino Dana colour variant (below).

Inspired by a Television Show

Dino Dana was created by Sinking Ship Entertainment, a Canadian production company and the first series aired in 2017, ironically the same year the Safari Ltd introduced its feathered T. rex figure (see above). A total of fifty-two episodes were created spanning four series. A feature-length film had been planned for a theatrical release in North America, but the COVID-19 curtailed these plans and the film version was made available via Prime Video. The series combines live action sequences with CGI animation and the prehistoric animals featured are extremely colourful with purple sauropods, pink hadrosaurs and blue stegosaurs.

The Dino Dana T. rex dinosaur model shown in posterior view.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that they were pleased to be able to bring this item into Europe, as this version of a feathered Tyrannosaurus rex had been requested by a lot of dinosaur fans and model collectors.

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The figure includes a hang tag with a QR (quick response) code that can be scanned to enable collectors with the movie app on their phone to interact with the feathered dinosaur.

Dino Dana Feathered T. rex dinosaur model shown in anterior view.

To view this new Safari Ltd feathered T. rex and the rest of the prehistoric animal models in this range: Safari Ltd Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.