Official images have been received for the pair of new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe models announced by Everything Dinosaur on Friday 29th November (2024).  The CollectA Deluxe models in question are the 1:40 scale Maip macrothorax figure and the 1:20 scale Phorusrhacos.

The official image of the new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Maip macrothorax figure.

Viewing official images of prehistoric animal models is extremely helpful for model collectors. These images highlight the model’s details. Collectors can assess quality and anatomical accuracy. They help ensure the model represents the prehistoric animal correctly. These images can reassure and inform. Official images also reveal paint schemes and textures. This information aids in making informed purchasing decisions. Ultimately, official images enhance the collecting experience.

Introducing New for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Models

Everything Dinosaur team members had been sent some exclusive images of the Maip and the Phorusrhacos prototypes.  These images had been used to introduce the two figures in a special blog post: New CollectA Models for 2025 (Part 5- Final).

New releases had been announced by Everything Dinosaur in collaboration with CollectA every Friday morning throughout November (2024).  In total, five announcements were made.  The official images of the Maip and the Phorusrhacos had not been received at the time of the co-ordinated announcements.  However, we appreciate the importance of official images, and we have included them for collectors here.

The official image of the CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Phorusrhacos model.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe models in stock: Scale Models of Prehistoric Animals.

The Importance of Official Images

Mike from Everything Dinosaur recognises the importance of official images from the manufacturer.

He explained:

“Viewing official images of models helps collectors gauge their quality and accuracy before buying.”

The announcements about new models from CollectA have concluded.  In total, there will be seven new prehistoric animal figures introduced next year.

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Everything Dinosaur in collaboration with our friends at CollectA reveal two new prehistoric animal models for 2025. These are the last of the new reveals from CollectA for next year. A 1:40 scale replica of the giant “Megaraptor” Maip macrothorax will be introduced. In addition, collectors can expect a 1:20 scale replica of a “Terror Bird” – Phorusrhacos. Both these predators roamed South America.  However, they were separated by tens of millions of years.  These two, new CollectA Deluxe prehistoric animal models are welcome additions to the CollectA model portfolio.

• CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Maip macrothorax.
• CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Phorusrhacos.

The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe M. macrothorax figure shown in lateral view.

The image (above) shows the new theropod model, the 1:40 scale Maip macrothorax model.

The CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Phorusrhacos model.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that these figures would be in stock at Everything Dinosaur.  However, at this time, it was not possible to give an exact date.  It is likely that both these figures will be available later next year, after the first batch of new models such as the CollectA Deluxe Arctodus simus had arrived.

To view the CollectA Deluxe range in stock: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models.

The CollectA Deluxe 1:40 Scale Maip macrothorax

Maip macrothorax (My-eep mac-row-thor-ax) was formally described in 2022 (Rolando et al).  Its fossils come from the Chorrillo Formation of Santa Cruz, Argentina.  Maip lived at the very end of the Cretaceous (Maastrichtian faunal stage).

A model of the Late Cretaceous “megaraptor” M. macrothorax from CollectA.  The model could have an articulated lower jaw.

Creating CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models Based on Fragmentary Fossils

Although known from fragmentary material, palaeontologists have been able to learn more about the enigmatic “megaraptors”. Maip macrothorax was a giant. With an estimated body length of around ten metres, this theropod is the largest member of the Megaraptoridae family known to science. Rib bones indicate that Maip was deep chested and extremely robust. The new CollectA Deluxe model depicts the body shape of this formidable predator nicely.  For example, the model has long, strong grasping forelimbs and there is a huge claw on digit I. The terrifying Maip was named after an evil spirit of the Andes.

The CollectA Deluxe Maip macrothorax model measures 26 cm in length.  The figure has a recent injury on its shoulder/coracoid. The deep lacerations indicate it was attacked by another Maip.

The model measures approximately twenty-six centimetres long.  At this size, the 1:40 scale representing a dinosaur in excess of ten metres in length is quite accurate.  The model has a wound on its right shoulder/coracoid. The three deep scratches indicate that it received a blow from another Maip!

To read about the discovery of Maip macrothorax: A New, Giant Megaraptor from South America.

The discovery of Maip lends support to the theory that these theropods were not members of the Allosauria clade.  Instead, they were coelurosaurs and therefore related to the dinosaur lineage that gave rise to the birds. The CollectA Deluxe Maip macrothorax model has been given a flamboyant crest of feathers.  In addition, there is a light covering of bristle-like feathers on the back of its neck and running down the spine as a tribute to its avian affinities.

The CollectA Deluxe 1:20 Scale Phorusrhacos

The seventh and final new CollectA figure for 2025 is a “Terror Bird” model.  Fans of prehistoric animal figures have been requesting a new phorusrhacid model to accompany the CollectA Deluxe Kelenken that came out in 2011. Phorusrhacos (Four-rus-rak-cus) was a large, carnivorous, flightless bird from the Miocene of South America.

The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Phorusrhacos model shown in an oblique posterior view.

It had a total body length of around 2.8 metres.  Moreover, the head with that vicious, hooked beak stood approximately 2.4 metres tall.  The skull of this formidable predator was nearly sixty-five centimetres in length.  Numerous CollectA Deluxe prehistoric animal models have articulated jaws. This Phorusrhacos figure is likely to have an articulated beak.

At around fourteen centimetres in length, this model accurately reflects the 1:20 scale declaration. The model’s colouration has been influenced by the only living relative of the phorusrhacids, the seriema. The extant seriemas are the only surviving members of the order Cariamiformes which also includes the extinct Phorusrhacidae. The CollectA Deluxe Phorusrhacos model has a paint scheme similar to a red-legged seriema (Cariama cristata).

Fossilised footprints from a “Terror Bird” have revealed that these flightless birds had a large, curved claw on their second toe, just like the sickle-shaped toe claw of dromaeosaurids!  The CollectA Deluxe Phorusrhacos figure shows this feature.  In addition, the second toe claw is raised off the ground.  This toe claw probably helped Phorusrhacos to pin down its victims.

Spotting a Detail on the Phorusrhacos Base

A broken canine tooth has been spotted on the base of the Phorusrhacos figure. Phorusrhacos is often depicted fighting sabre-toothed cats such as Smilodon.  However, Phorusrhacos became extinct long before the formation of the Isthmus of Panama that united North and South America and permitted the migration of big cats into South America. During the Miocene, the main mammalian predators in South America were sparassodonts (Sparassodonta). Sabre-toothed forms evolved (Thylacosmilidae) such as Patagosmilus goini which lived during the middle Miocene. So, it is entirely plausible that a Phorusrhacos may have walked by a broken canine from a sabre-toothed sparassodont.

When viewed in left lateral view the broken canine tooth of a mammalian predator can be seen on the base of the figure.

CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models

Mike from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that both figures would be in stock at Everything Dinosaur sometime in 2025.

He added:

“Maip and Phorusrhacos are great additions to the CollectA Deluxe model range.  We are not sure when they will be available, but we will do all we can to bring them into our warehouse as quickly as possible.  Thank you CollectA for sending us these exclusive images.”

Confirmation of the details of these latest CollectA Deluxe prehistoric animal models:

• CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Maip macrothorax (model length 26 cm approximately.  This figure may have an articulated lower jaw).
• CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Phorusrhacos “Terror Bird” (model length 14 cm approximately.  This figure may have an articulated beak).

Our thanks to CollectA for providing Everything Dinosaur with some exclusive images of these new figures.

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Everything Dinosaur has received the official Gallimimus model image from CollectA.  A 1:40 scale replica of the largest ornithomimid dinosaur known to science is to be added to the CollectA Deluxe model range in 2025.  When we made the announcement of this exciting, new theropod figure we used the exclusive images that CollectA kindly sent us.  Now, we can show the official CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Gallimimus image.

The official CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model image. The model is shown in lateral view.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s earlier blog post announcing this new dinosaur model: New CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models for 2025 – Part 4.

The CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus Model

It has been a tradition for CollectA to announce their new figures on Fridays in November.  In November 2025, there are five Fridays.  So, we expect another CollectA model announcement next week too. To date, five new prehistoric animal figures for 2025 have been announced:

• CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Furcatoceratops.
• CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Jaekelopterus rhenaniae.
• A CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus).
• CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Ingentia prima.
• CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Gallimimus (G. bullatus).

It is certainly an eclectic mix with three dinosaurs, an eurypterid and a prehistoric mammal having been announced.  The new Gallimimus model is the first theropod to be introduced this year.  However, Gallimimus was very probably omnivorous, so, perhaps we can expect another theropod next week but this time a carnivore.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Scale Models of Dinosaurs.

In this image, a more oblique view of the model the bones behind the rear leg can be more clearly seen.

Notes on the Model’s Base

The Gallimimus model will be on a base.  It would not be possible to create an accurate figure of this fast-running dinosaur without compromising on the model’s scientific accuracy.  The figure could have been put into a different pose, with perhaps one forelimb touching the ground, but given the size of the forelimbs, the figure would have had to be bent quite low to permit this.  Again, this would compromise scientific accuracy and depict the Gallimimus in an unlikely pose.

The base has some unusual features.  We think it features Gallimimus footprints and some articulated leg bones.  This reflects what has been found at one Gallimimus dig site in Mongolia.

To view the range of not-to-scale prehistoric animal models offered by CollectA: CollectA Prehistoric Life Figures.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the figure would be in stock next year (2025).

The spokesperson added:

“At this time, we are not sure when this figure will be available.  It could be released in the spring, or perhaps it is more likely this model would be available in the summer of 2025.”

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Some exciting news! In collaboration with our friends at CollectA we make a fourth announcement about new CollectA prehistoric animal models for 2025. There is going to be a CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model! Dinosaur model fans have been lobbying for more ornithomimids and CollectA have listened.  Our thanks to CollectA for sending Everything Dinosaur some exclusive images.

• CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Gallimimus (G. bullatus).

We expect this theropod figure to be in stock sometime in 2025, we are not sure when at the moment, but we will do our best to keep everyone informed.

The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model shown in lateral view.

The CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus Model

We know that dinosaur fans and model collectors have considered ornithomimid models somewhat underrepresented.  It can be challenging to make replicas of these graceful theropods, with their long legs and small heads.  However, CollectA have listened to dinosaur fans, and they have produced an intriguing dinosaur figure.  The model is bird-like and those striking blue wings with their flashes of red would be ideal for visual displays.  Perhaps this is a male in his courtship colours.  There are bright red quills on the top of the head and a large, flashy wattle on the throat.  This is one eye-catching theropod!

The striking colours of the Gallimimus figure. This is a very flamboyant dinosaur!

A view of the figure from the front provides the opportunity to see the paler throat and the lighter underside of the figure.  The CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model measures around fifteen centimetres long.  If an adult Gallimimus bullatus reached a body length of approximately six metres, then, a scale declaration of 1:40 would be quite accurate.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models.

A graceful dinosaur figure with bird-like features. The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus bullatus.

An Intriguing Base

The model is perched (very appropriately for a bird-like theropod), on a small display base.  As the feet are in proportion to the rest of the figure, a base was required to allow the figure to stand up.  This base is predominately a light brown colour.  The base could represent a muddy area close to a body of water.  Mudstone deposits are associated with the Nemegt Basin of Mongolia.

Intriguingly, if you look carefully, these images give a tantalising glimpse of a couple of extra details on the base.  For example, at the back of the base there is a raised, grey-coloured area. Many Gallimimus quarries have been raided by illegal fossil collectors.  These poachers damage fossils in their haste to extract as many bones as they can before the alarm is raised.

In one Gallimimus quarry palaeontologists discovered an isolated right foot. It probably had been part of a much more complete specimen, but the site was raided by poachers and most of the fossil material had been removed.  In addition, three-toed Gallimimus tracks were found.  These tracks were of different sizes.  This indicates that juveniles as well as adults left their prints.

The Gallimimus base could show these tracks and the fossil foot bone.  These images show a prototype model, it is not attached to the base but has been stuck to it with blu tack.  We expect the production figure to be firmly attached to the base.

The model’s base shows some amazing details. There is a Gallimimus foot bone and Gallimimus tracks.

Thank You CollectA!

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Thank you CollectA!  It’s great to have a model of the largest ornithomimid known to science.  If the base includes tracks and a foot bone it demonstrates that CollectA have paid attention to the fossil record.  If the foot bone is present, then in a subtle way the manufacturer is raising awareness about the problem of poaching fossils.”

The new for 2025 CollectA Deluxe Gallimimus model. The model measures around 15 cm long, so based on a 6-metre-long adult Gallimimus, this figure is in approximately 1:40 scale.

To paraphrase a line from the 1993 movie “Jurassic Park” – Gallimimus is flocking your way – sometime next year.

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