Another announcement about new CollectA prehistoric animal figures for 2026.  In part three of this series, we announce two new CollectA models, a dinosaur and a remarkable prehistoric mammal distantly related to modern giraffes. CollectA will introduce a 1:20 scale replica of a male Sivatherium and a CollectA Magnapaulia model. Both will be available next year.

• CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular 1:60 scale Magnapaulia – model measures approximately 20.5 cm long (Mag-nah-pawl-ee-ah)
• CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Sivatherium – model measures approximately 16 cm long, with a shoulder height of around 12.5 cm (See-va-fear-ree-um)

These figures will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in 2026.

The CollectA Magnapaulia model, a replica of the giant lambeosaurine dinosaur from north-western Mexico.

Size estimates do vary but based on a twelve-metre-long dinosaur, a twenty centimetre figure is in 1:60 scale.

The New for 2026 CollectA Magnapaulia Model

Magnapaulia (M. laticaudus) is known from the El Gallo Formation (Campanian faunal stage) of Baja California in north-western Mexico. Fossil material excavated by field teams from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was originally thought to represent a large Lambeosaurus. Subsequently, the elongated neural spines led some scientists to speculate these fossils represented a giant Hypacrosaurus. However, in 2012 it was described as a new species of lambeosaurine hadrosaur (Prieto-Márquez et al).

The broad, deep and powerful tail can be seen in this new CollectA figure.  When the caudal vertebrae were first studied, their elongated processes led to the researchers proposing that this duck-billed dinosaur spent a lot of time in water.  However, this idea has fallen out of favour, and it was very probably almost entirely terrestrial.  The front feet reflect the latest scientific information regarding the hadrosaur manus (hand).  In addition, the hind feet are quite fleshy and padded, indicating the presence of hooves.

The CollectA Magnapaulia model has a bright red crest, and the design team have given their figure a fleshy wattle running down the throat.

The new for 2026 CollectA Magnapaulia has a bright red head crest.  Although the shape of the head crest is not known, the shape chosen by CollectA is a fairly accurate interpretation of the crest shape based on comparisons with other lambeosaurines.  Furthermore, the crest shape mirrors the crest shape of the sister taxon Velafrons.

A Fleshy Wattle on the CollectA Magnapaulia Model

Intriguingly, the CollectA Magnapaulia model has been given a large wattle.  This fleshy structure runs down the throat and, like the crest it is also bright red in colour.  Wattles are found in many species of bird.  They are flap-like, fleshy skin growths that hang from the head or throat.  They are used for display and for sexual selection.  Although this feature is speculative for a hadrosaur its presence is plausible, especially when it is considered that these dinosaurs had crests and social signalling and display were probably extremely important.

In addition, Magnapaulia represents one of the largest duck-billed dinosaurs known to science.  Length estimates vary but it could have exceeded a body length of over twelve metres and weighed around ten tonnes.  A wattle on such a large animal would also assist with thermoregulation.  Blood vessels in the wattle could help to cool this large dinosaur.

The CollectA 1:60 scale Magnapaulia model shown in posterior view.

Skin impressions are known.  The tail of specimen number LACM 17712 preserves part of the integument.  The skin of this dinosaur was covered in irregularly spaced, large, rounded scales.  These in turn, were surrounded by much smaller hexagonal or round scales.  This integument has been reproduced in the new CollectA Magnapaulia figure.

To view the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs model range: CollectA Prehistoric Life Models.

CollectA Deluxe Sivatherium

The second new for 2026 figure announced in collaboration with our chums at CollectA is a Sivatherium model.  The model represents a male Sivatherium giganteum.  It is a 1:20 scale figure and forms part of the CollectA Other Prehistoric Animals model series.

The new CollectA male Sivatherium model shown in lateral view.

Model collectors have requested a Sivatherium figure and CollectA have delivered.  Fossils of S. giganteum come from the Siwalik Hills of India.  It was formally named and described in 1836 (Falconer and Cautley).  The CollectA figure depicts a robust and powerful animal, with a thick neck.  The head is large and the muzzle tapers to a mouth with large, probably prehensile lips.  These lips helped this enormous browser cope with tough thorns on the branches that it fed upon.  There is a scar on the left forelimb close to the scapula.  This wound could have been caused by a predator or perhaps by the ossicones of a rival male during intraspecific combat.

The CollectA Deluxe range of scale models: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.

The CollectA Deluxe Sivatherium giganteum model shown in anterior view.

A Male Sivatherium giganteum

Males possessed two pairs of ossicones.  The first pair were located just above the eyes and were quite small.  The second pair, located towards the back of the skull were much larger and palmate.  It is likely that the tips of these structures became bald as the animal matured (a characteristic observed in living giraffes).  The design team have given their prehistoric giraffe a very different colour scheme compared to a modern giraffe.  There is no reticulated pattern.  Instead, the CollectA Sivatherium model has been given a mainly grey coat with splashes of brown.

The black throat contrasts nicely with the lighter countershading colours of the underside.  These features, along with the white flash across the snout and the white circles around the eyes would have helped this male to display and intimidate rivals.  Although, smaller than a living giraffe, Sivatherium giganteum was probably at least as heavy. Mass estimates vary, but recent research suggests adult males could exceed 1.25 tonnes, making Sivatherium giganteum the heaviest ruminant mammal known to science.

The new for 2026 CollectA Deluxe male Sivatherium giganteum model shown in posterior view.

To read our earlier articles about new CollectA prehistoric animal figures for 2026:

New CollectA prehistoric animal figures (part 1): New CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models (Part 1).

New CollectA prehistoric animal figures (part 2): New CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models (Part 2).

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the 1:60 scale Magnapaulia figure and the 1:20 scale Sivatherium will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur next year.

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

Today, in collaboration with our chums at CollectA we can announce a further two, new for 2026 prehistoric animal models.  Both figures represent Late Cretaceous dinosaurs and both figures have a declared scale of 1:40. The two figures are a CollectA Lokiceratops model and a CollectA Meraxes gigas.  Both models are in the CollectA Deluxe range.

• CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Lokiceratops (L. rangiformis) – model measures approximately 16.5 cm long (Lo-key-sera-tops).
• CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Meraxes gigas – model measures approximately 27.5 cm in length (Mur-rax-ease).

The new for 2026 CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Lokiceratops model.

The CollectA Deluxe Lokiceratops Dinosaur Model

Fossils representing a horned dinosaur (ceratopsian) were discovered in Montana by a professional fossil hunter. The material was initial thought to represent an adult Medusaceratops. However, detailed analysis revealed unique anatomical characteristics and the species Lokiceratops rangiformis was scientifically described in 2024 (Loewen et al). Epiparietal two on the headshield was huge. They curved downwards to from blade-like structures. In addition, the frill ornamentations are not symmetrical. The epiparietals the episquamosals on either side of the headshield are very different.  The new CollectA Lokiceratops model reflects the orientation and the shape of these structures accurately.

Close-up view of the asymmetrical headshield showing wide variation in the epiparietals the episquamosals of the CollectA Deluxe Lokiceratops model. The CollectA Lokiceratops model represents one of the largest centrosaurine dinosaurs known to science.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post from 2024 about the discovery of Lokiceratops rangiformis: Lokiceratops a New Centrosaurine from Montana.

A Huge Member of the Centrosaurinae

Estimated to have been around 6.7 metres in length. Lokiceratops is one of the largest centrosaurine dinosaurs known to science.  Large scales on the naris and fine details on the skin, including the addition of large, rounded scales can be observed in the close-up image above.  In addition, the two prominent, sideways pointing brow horns and the bright skin patches where the headshield fenestrae are located give this figure a real presence.

Intriguingly, the figure is rumoured to have a prominent umbilical scar.  This reflects research from 2022 on the distantly related Psittacosaurus (Bell et al).  Not all dinosaurs may have retained this scar into adulthood. A persistent umbilical scar may not have been present in all the non-avian dinosaurs, but if it is there on the model, it is a pleasing nod in the direction of a recent study.

The CollectA Deluxe Lokiceratops 1:40 scale dinosaur model shown in posterior view.  The CollectA Lokiceratops model has incredible skin texture, and the prominent fenestrae are highlighted on the rear of the headshield as well as at the front.

The Large Fenestrae in the Headshield

Skull material associated with this taxon reveals a pair of substantial holes (fenestrae) in the headshield. In life, these holes would have been covered in skin.  The design team have equipped their CollectA Lokiceratops model with brightly coloured patches on the front of the headshield.  The inference being that these patches would have played a role in visual communication, perhaps signalling herd dominance or fitness for breeding.  In addition, as these features would have been observed on the back of the headshield, a more subtle colour scheme has been chosen for this part of the dinosaur’s body.  This makes sense, after all, it is very likely that these animals moved in herds.

The patches of skin on the back of the headshield would have conveyed information to the other Lokiceratops that were following.

A view of the dramatic headshield of the CollectA Lokiceratops model. The frill itself was asymmetrical. This unusual feature suggests that horned dinosaurs had more variety in their ornamentation than scientists previously thought.  The blade-like second epiparietals inspired the genus name. This dinosaur was named after the blade-wielding Norse god Loki.

The CollectA Deluxe Meraxes gigas

The second new CollectA prehistoric animal model announced today is Meraxes gigas.  It too is a 1:40 scale figure.  The dinosaur model shown in the images is a prototype, we believe the production figure will have an articulated lower jaw.

The new for 2026 CollectA Deluxe Meraxes gigas figure. The production model is likely to have an articulated lower jaw.

Fossils of a large carcharodontosaurid dinosaur were discovered in 2012 in exposures of the Huincul Formation of Patagonia.  The fossils, which include extensive skull material represent one of the most complete specimens found to date of a carcharodontosaurid.  Meraxes was formally named and described in 2022.

Histological analysis of the bones suggest that this predator could have been more than fifty years old when it died.  It is one of the oldest known non-avian theropods.  The model has been given keratinised lips in keeping with recent research.  The teeth would not have been visible when the mouth was closed. In addition, the forelimbs are greatly reduced.  The forelimbs of Meraxes gigas were disproportionately small. A trait observed in other types of theropod such as the abelisaurids and tyrannosaurs.

The CollectA Deluxe Meraxes gigas figure is lipped. It follows a trend for creating lipped theropod models following the publication of recent research (Cullen et al 2023) that proposed that most theropod dinosaurs possessed extraoral tissue that was probably highly keratinised.

In the picture (above) the enlarged claw on the second toe of each foot can be observed.

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

Prominent Crests

The model has prominent bony crests on its snout.  The bright red colouration chosen by the design team supports the hypothesis that this facial feature demonstrated maturity and played a role in visual communication.  It is thought that this theropod measured around ten to eleven metres in length.  The genus name was inspired by a female dragon in George R. R. Martin’s book series “A Song of Ice and Fire”, which inspired the television series “Game of Thrones”.  Interestingly, the eyes on the model are small, this reflects the known skull material.

A posterior view of the new for 2026 CollectA Meraxes gigas dinosaur model.

The model has been given a striking colour scheme.  The painting is thought to have been inspired by the colouration of the six-banded Patagonian lizard (Diplolaemus sexcinctus).  This lizard is found in the same part of Patagonia where the Meraxes fossils were found.  Thus, a link is provided by CollectA between the extinct and extant reptilian fauna of Patagonia.

Confirming the Declared Scale

The CollectA Deluxe Meraxes and the CollectA Lokiceratops model have a declared scale of 1:40. How does the declared scale compare with the known fossil material? Actually, we think both models are in approximately 1:40 scale, their scale fits the size assessment for the dinosaur based on the fossils.

• Lokiceratops rangiformis – estimated length 6.7 metres.  Therefore, a model in 1:40 scale would be approximately 16.75 cm long (the CollectA Deluxe Lokiceratops measures 16.5 cm).
• Meraxes gigas – estimated length 10 to 11 metres.  Therefore, a model in 1:40 scale would be between 25 to 27.5 cm (the CollectA Deluxe Meraxes model measures 27.5 cm).

Sue from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“The declared scale for these two figures is quite accurate.  We are looking forward to stocking these two CollectA Deluxe dinosaurs.”

These models will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur some time in 2026, possibly in the spring.

To read last week’s blog post announcing the first new for 2026 prehistoric animal from CollectA: New CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models for 2026 (Part 1).

The Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Models and Toys.