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17 05, 2024

New Review of the Haolonggood Megaraptor Model

By Mike|2024-05-18T06:19:20+01:00May 17th, 2024|Categories: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models|0 Comments

Our thanks to dinosaur model fan William who sent into Everything Dinosaur his review of the recently introduced Haolonggood Megaraptor model (M. namunhuaiquii). William has been an avid prehistoric animal model collector for some years. He has recently started collecting Haolonggood prehistoric animal figures. This is his review of the blue/grey Megaraptor model known as Shi Qian.

Haolonggood Megaraptor model (Shi Qian).

The blue/grey Haolonggood Megaraptor figure called Shi Qian.

Haolonggood Megaraptor Model Review (Shi Qian)

William explained that from the moment he first saw the Haolonggood models on a YouTube video he was impressed with them. He considers them to be very special. Furthermore, he thinks they are rare and unique examples of dinosaur models. Haolonggood is to be praised for listening to what collectors wish to add to their collections.

The Haolonggood model range: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models.

The Megaraptor figure was described as:

“A superb and accurate sculpt from the slender snout to the nicely balanced tip of the right toe.”

The hands were highlighted, and the claws commended. In proportion to their bodies, Megaraptors have some of the largest hands of any big theropod known to science. The long, narrow articulated jaw was also praised.

William also commented:

“Shi Qian’s ocean blue-green hues are very pleasing to the eye.”

In conclusion, our reviewer advised collectors to pick up both the Haolonggood Megaraptor figures if they could. In addition, William thanked Everything Dinosaur for helping dinosaur model fans to build up their collections.

William added:

“Parcel and packaging are strong and secure from their clear address labelling to the securing of the item in protective bubble wrap.”

The product packaging for the two Haolonggood Megaraptor models Shi Qian and Duan Jing Zhu. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Our thanks to William for sending into Everything Dinosaur his Haolonggood Megaraptor model review.

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

14 05, 2024

The Limited-edition Beasts of the Mesozoic Triceratops “Steelhorn” Model

By Mike|2024-05-16T14:03:48+01:00May 14th, 2024|Categories: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members have created another YouTube video. This time, it is a YouTube #short. The video features the limited-edition Beasts of the Mesozoic Triceratops figure “Steelhorn”. Only a thousand of these articulated horned dinosaur models have been produced.

A YouTube #Short Highlights the “Steelhorn” Dinosaur Model

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

This short video highlights the twenty points of articulation and the interchangeable horns. In addition, the limited-edition status of this model is confirmed by the narrator. Only 1,000 “Steelhorn” models have been made.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Triceratops “Steelhorn”

The Beasts of the Mesozoic “Steelhorn” is a wonderful 1:18 scale figure. This articulated dinosaur model is supplied with an Everything Dinosaur Triceratops fact sheet. The model measures nearly forty-six centimetres in length. A spokesperson for Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the model does have twenty points of articulation.

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic models available from Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models and Figures.

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Adult Triceratops “Steelhorn” in lateral view. A fantastic articulated figure with twenty points of articulation. The figure is supplied with an Everything Dinosaur Triceratops fact sheet and interchangeable metal effect brow horns.

Triceratops is a popular dinosaur model. Numerous Triceratops models have been introduced by manufacturers. In the Beasts of the Mesozoic range, there is a sub-adult Triceratops figure and an adult Triceratops as well as “Steelhorn”.

The Everything Dinosaur spokesperson added:

“This horned dinosaur figure was introduced in 2022. It has stunning colours and is supplied with interchangeable metal-effect brow horns.”

Be the Face of Your Brand

The YouTube short featuring the Triceratops figure was narrated by Sue. She chose the “Steelhorn” figure as it is one of her favourite models from the Beasts of the Mesozoic range. The video was created as part of an initiative to help team members to be more confident when making presentations. Sue commented that she enjoyed talking about prehistoric animals and model collecting with dinosaur fans. There are more videos including YouTube shorts scheduled to be made in the future. The next YouTube shorts will probably feature some of the new for 2024 CollectA prehistoric animal models.

Visit the award-winning and customer friendly Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

13 05, 2024

The New CollectA Nanuqsaurus – Stalking Dinosaur Model

By Mike|2024-05-16T13:54:42+01:00May 13th, 2024|Categories: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular and CollectA Prehistoric Life Models|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members are looking forward to receiving the new CollectA Nanuqsaurus – stalking dinosaur model. This figure is expected to be in stock later in the year. The model is part of the CollectA Age of Dinosaur Popular range. This range of not-to-scale figures features over a hundred prehistoric animals.

The new for 2024 CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Nanuqsaurus -stalking dinosaur model in lateral view.

The CollectA Nanuqsaurus – Stalking Figure

This new theropod dinosaur model measures a fraction under sixteen centimetres in length. It has been carefully crafted and represents Nanuqsaurus hoglundi. This dinosaur was formally named and described in 2014 (Fiorillo and Tykoski).

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post from 2014 announcing N. hoglundi: An Update on the New Arctic Tyrannosaur.

The name translates as “Polar Bear Lizard”. The binomial name being derived from the Greek and also the local dialect of the Alaskan Inuit people. The fragmentary fossils, including elements from the skull come from the famous Prince Creek Formation of Alaska.

To view the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Models.

Honouring the Inuit People of Alaska

The holotype fossils represented an animal around five to six metres in length. However, subsequent fossil finds such as isolated teeth indicate that Nanuqsaurus could grow much bigger. An overall body length of around nine metres has been proposed. This would make the size of the polar dinosaur Nanuqsaurus comparable with other Late Cretaceous tyrannosaurs known from lower latitudes. It is likely that Nanuqsaurus was a permanent resident of the Arctic. It was probably the apex predator in the palaeoenvironment.

A team member from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that they were expecting this new Age of Dinosaurs Popular figure in stock later in the year (2024).

Visit the user-friendly website of Everything Dinosaur: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

10 05, 2024

The New CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor will be in Stock Soon

By Mike|2024-05-10T14:18:08+01:00May 10th, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2024, CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor dinosaur model will be in stock soon. A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that the first new for 2024 CollectA figures will be arriving shortly. The model has been created to mark the centenary of the formal scientific description of the first Velociraptor species (Osborn, 1924.) The first Velociraptor species was V. mongoliensis. A second species was named and described in 2008 (V. osmolskae).

A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order company confirmed that the CollectA Deluxe Dearc pterosaur figure along with the 1:100 scale Dreadnoughtus models were arriving first. In addition, the set of mini-sauropod models will also be stocked shortly. The new 1:6 scale Velociraptor will be available later in the year.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor figure in lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor Model

The new dromaeosaurid figure features some new anatomical features associated with this type of dinosaur. This model has a propatagium on each forelimb. A propatagium is a fold of skin associated with the wing of volant birds. It is a soft tissue structure that unites the wrists and shoulders. It helps with the wing flapping motion. Scientists think that this structure may have first evolved to help these terrestrial animals make sharp turns yet remain balanced and stable as they ran.

To watch a short video review of the new Velociraptor figure: CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor Video Review.

A close-up view of the new CollectA Velociraptor dinosaur model.

The new Velociraptor model has an articulated lower jaw. The propatagium can be seen on the model helping to form the leading edge of the wing. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Figures.

Scent Glands

The beautiful figure has also been given a pair of scent glands, either side of the cloaca. Velociraptor was an animal that lived in a desert environment. It probably lived in packs and had an extensive territory. It may have used scent marking to define territory and to delineate individual status within the pack. Many extant birds have scent glands. Reptiles such as crocodiles have scent glands as well. The CollectA design team have speculated that Velociraptor used scent marking too.

With such a big tail to waft any fragrances about, it does make sense.

The CollectA Velociraptor model in dorsal view.

The shape of the figure suggests an agile pursuit predator. The big tail with its extensive surface area could have helped to disperse scent on the desert wind. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model would be in stock soon.

CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor dinosaur model.

The CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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7 05, 2024

New Haolonggood Baryonyx Model (Wei Ding Guo) Reviewed

By Mike|2024-05-02T15:17:40+01:00May 7th, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to dinosaur fan William who sent in a review of the Haolonggood Baryonyx model. William chose to review Wei Ding Guo, the brown coloured Baryonyx. William suggested that this model represented a female. The blue colour variant (Shan Ting) probably represented a male. Haolonggood have chosen to depict Baryonyx as a lithe and agile animal. Both Haolonggood Baryonyx models have articulated lower jaws.

William praised the design team and suggested that these figures had been inspired by Dr Scott Hartman’s interpretation of Baryonyx walkeri.

Haolonggood Baryonyx Wei Ding Guo model.

A stunning image of the new for 2024 Haolonggood Baryonyx model Wei Ding Guo wading through some water.

The reviewer stated:

“I really like the brown colouration with the admixture of mottling. It is all very natural and the heavy claw on both hands is expertly done.”

The Haolonggood Baryonyx Model (Wei Ding Guo)

William had been on a special quest to obtain accurate models of Baryonyx. He suggested that the late William Walker, who discovered the holotype fossils, would have been proud to own these Haolonggood figures. Both models measure twenty-six centimetres in length and stand nine centimetres high. Haolonggood have proposed a scale of 1:35 for their Baryonyx dinosaur models.

This Haolonggood Baryonyx model was described:

“A most excellent and accurate example of the species to add to one’s collection.”

Haolonggood Baryonyx dinosaur model (Shan Ting).

The Haolonggood Baryonyx dinosaur model in the blue colour scheme (Shan Ting).

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock: Dinosaur Models from Haolonggood.

Praising Everything Dinosaur

William very kindly praised Everything Dinosaur team members.

He stated:

“Now let me take the final moments of my review to give praise where praise is due to Everything Dinosaur.”

He thanked the team for their efforts sourcing such a huge variety of prehistoric animal figures and models.

Our thanks to William for his kind words and for his comments praising Everything Dinosaur.

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

5 05, 2024

Best Dinosaur Models and Where to Find Them

By Mike|2024-05-06T21:01:46+01:00May 5th, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models|0 Comments

What are the best dinosaur models? Where can I find them? These are two questions that we at Everything Dinosaur get asked frequently. We would like to think that our website: Dinosaur Models, Toys and Figures. with its award-winning customer service, excellent reputation and worldwide delivery would be an appropriate answer for the second question. However, what about the first question: what are the best dinosaur models?

The Papo Baby T. rex Models from Everything Dinosaur. Papo is a popular range. What are the best dinosaur models to buy? To answer that question, you need to consider your motivation for purchasing prehistoric animals in the first place. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Best Dinosaur Models

In order to assist you on your search for the best dinosaur figures, it is helpful if we take a step back first. What is your motivation for making the purchase? For example, are you buying for yourself or for someone else? Is this purchase a gift? Just as we need to consider your motivation, we also have to take into account the needs of the end user, if the dinosaur model is a present.

Schleich prehistoric animal models are great for robust, creative play. There are a wide variety of colourful figures to choose from and famous dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and T. rex are represented. These figures tend to be inexpensive, at least when compared to large, scale models (more about these types of figures later). If you are a grandparent, parent or guardian buying a present for a child, then the Schleich range could be for you.

The new for 2023 Schleich dinosaurs have arrived at Everything Dinosaur. The Schleich prehistoric animal model range is quite large and features lots of famous dinosaurs. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Schleich dinosaur models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Schleich Dinosaur Figures.

Mojo Fun Prehistoric Animal Figures

An alternative to Schleich is the Mojo Fun range of prehistoric animals. This range is also quite substantial. In addition, the models are colourful and suitable for robust, creative play. In common with Schleich, the models are suitable for children from three years and upwards.

The five repainted Mojo Fun dinosaur models for 2024. The standing Parasaurolophus (left) and the Parasaurolophus in the quadrupedal pose (mid left). The repainted Baryonyx is at the back and the Stegosaurus repaint is also at the back (back right). A pair of Troodon repaints can be seen (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Find Mojo Fun prehistoric animal models here: Mojo Fun Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

Schleich prehistoric animal models are great for robust, imaginative play. Mojo Fun have their advocates too. However, these ranges are not the most scientifically accurate. What do you do when your young dinosaur fan wants figures that more accurately represent the fossil record?

Finding Accurate Dinosaur Models

Finding accurate dinosaur models can be challenge. Fortunately, our dinosaur experts are on hand to provide advice. There are two ranges that help support creative, imaginative play and also reflect scientific thinking. Firstly, there is the Wild Safari Dinos model range. This is a beautiful range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures. It has an excellent reputation for scientific accuracy. The models tend to be relatively inexpensive and there is a wide selection to choose from.

Nine new models in stock at Everything Dinosaur

The extensive range of Wild Safari Prehistoric World prehistoric animal models are in stock at Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To purchase Wild Safari Prehistoric World figures: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models.

Secondly, we can recommend CollectA. This company produces two ranges. The first range consists of models of prehistoric animals with a declared scale. This range is called “CollectA Deluxe”. The other, much bigger range consists of not-to-scale figures. This range contains hundreds of models, including many obscure ones which would keep the most fussy of young dinosaur model collectors happy. It is referred to as “CollectA Popular Age of Dinosaurs” or sometimes as “CollectA Prehistoric Life”.

Two CollectA dinosaur models on display.

The CollectA Fukuiraptor dinosaur model (left) and the CollectA Deluxe Fukuisaurus (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

The figures in the image (above) are from the CollectA “Popular” and “Deluxe” ranges.

See the CollectA Popular Age of Dinosaurs range: CollectA Dinosaur Models.

CollectA Deluxe (scale models): Scale Models of Dinosaurs.

Dinosaur Models for the Serious Collector

Which ranges to recommend for the collector who just wishes to display their figures? What can we say about those collectors who view model collecting as an investment? There are two ranges that have emerged as favourites with prehistoric animal model collectors.

The first of these ranges is from PNSO. This manufacturer has been around for ten years or so. They produce small figures, but their reputation has been earned through their 1:35 scale model series and their beautiful mid-sized models.

The extensive PNSO range of dinosaur models. A quality selection of prehistoric animal figures. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

PNSO dinosaur models and figures: Dinosaur Models from PNSO.

In addition, there is the recently introduced Haolonggood range to consider. Everything Dinosaur began to ship in Haolonggood figures around two years ago. These models have proved popular with prehistoric animal figure collectors. There are about twenty models to collect in this 1:35 scale range. Haolonggood intend to add another dozen or so this year.

Haolonggood Baryonyx dinosaur models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Haolonggood range of dinosaurs: Haolonggood Dinosaur Models.

The Best Dinosaur Models – These are the Ones You Decide to Collect

In truth, there is a huge selection of dinosaur models to choose from. We have not mentioned Papo, Bullyland or Wild Past for example. In addition, we have not included our thoughts on Nanmu Studio, Beasts of the Mesozoic, Rebor, Kaiyodo or ITOY Studio in this blog post. With dinosaur model collecting, there are no hard or fast rules. Our advice is to simply enjoy the dinosaur models that you purchase. The best dinosaur models? These are the ones that you like, and that’s really all that matters.

3 05, 2024

Popular Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus and Feefo Reviews

By Mike|2024-05-01T13:29:45+01:00May 3rd, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members came across a post on Facebook enquiring about the Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus model. A request had been made for views and opinions on this articulated dinosaur figure. The UK-based mail order company had received several customer reviews regarding this tyrannosaur. We were happy to share these reviews and to post them up onto the Facebook thread.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus reviewed.

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus is an exceptionally popular articulated tyrannosaur figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Popular Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus

The Gorgosaurus figure has proved to be extremely popular amongst collectors since its launch. The two customer reviews we shared on the Facebook thread had been collated by Feefo. Feefo provides genuine customer reviews. Both reviewers gave the figure five stars (top marks).

The first reviewer stated:

“Gorgeous colours, fine details, love how big this figure is.”

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus model is in 1:18 scale. It measures more than fifty centimetres long.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus figure.

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus libratus articulated figure inspired the illustration. The Gorgosaurus figures is scheduled to be part of the third wave of these tyrannosaur figures (September 2023).

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic range of prehistoric animal figures: Beasts of the Mesozoic Dinosaur Models.

The second Feefo review that Everything Dinosaur added to the Facebook post stated:

“Five stars for the model for the paint application. Five stars for the sculpt work and style of the model. Size is nice. My only minor thing is the joints on mine are slightly too stiff but always recommend to heat gently with a hairdryer before doing too much posing to stop you breaking the joints. I definitely will be getting more from the range and would recommend them to collectors.”

It is always a pleasure to provide information to fellow dinosaur model fans. We hope that the two Feefo reviews we posted were useful to the Facebook group members.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Toys.

1 05, 2024

New Haolonggood Baryonyx Dinosaur Model Reviewed (Shan Ting)

By Mike|2024-05-02T13:58:02+01:00May 1st, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to William for sending into Everything Dinosaur a review of a Haolonggood dinosaur model. William chose to review one of his recent acquisitions. The review concerns the Haolonggood Baryonyx dinosaur model (Shan Ting). This is the blue coloured Haolonggood Baryonyx.

The Haolonggood Baryonyx dinosaur model in the blue colour scheme (Shan Ting).

The Haolonggood Baryonyx model is shown in lateral view in the image above. This was one of a pair of Baryonyx figures introduced recently by this Chinese manufacturer. The second figure is known as Wei Ding Guo. Our reviewer considered the blue colour variant to represent a male.

The Haolonggood Baryonyx Dinosaur Model (Shan Ting)

William explained that he really liked this dinosaur model, and he admired the figure’s details. He added:

“The Haolonggood Baryonyx walkeri (Shan Ting) is a superb sculpt from the articulated jaw to the legs with their well-executed skin texture. I really like the blue colouration used to display to his mate.”

Dinosaur model fans and collectors have been praising the Haolonggood range. The Baryonyx figures are popular, and it is great to see a new version of this spinosaurid. Both Haolonggood models have articulated lower jaws.

To view the range of Haolonggood figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models.

William highlighted the thumb claw on the figure and commented that the design team at Haolonggood had done an excellent job. He explained that it had been a quest for him to find the most accurate representation of “Walker’s heavy claw”. Haolonggood seem to have favoured Dr Scott Hartman’s gracile restoration.

In summing up his recent purchase William stated he thought these Baryonyx models were worthy of being given to the late William Walker who discovered the Baryonyx holotype.

Our thanks to William for sending into Everything Dinosaur a review of the Haolonggood Baryonyx dinosaur model (Shan Ting).

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

28 04, 2024

How Accurate are Dinosaur Models?

By Mike|2024-04-21T09:19:06+01:00April 28th, 2024|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|2 Comments

Dinosaur models are extremely popular today. However, how accurate are dinosaur models? Or do they reflect the scientific inaccuracies of yesteryear?

In 1824 the first dinosaur was scientifically described (Megalosaurus bucklandii). This dinosaur and others such as Iguanodon and the armoured dinosaur Hylaeosaurus were described before the term Dinosauria came into being. With the Great Exhibition of 1851 being moved to South London under the direction of the Crystal Palace Company, the sculptor Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was employed to create life-size prehistoric animal statues to populate the site. It is thought that the first commercial prehistoric animal figures were commissioned due to the popularity of the sculptures created by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins. They were designed to help educate and inform.

The Megalosaurus dinosaur at Crystal Palace Park.

The Megalosaurus statue at Crystal Palace a dinosaur from 1854. Megalosaurus was the first dinosaur to be scientifically described (1824). Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was commissioned to build life-size statues to populate the grounds of the new site for the Great Exhibition. These statues proved to be so popular with the public that models of these figures were offered for sale. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

How Accurate are Dinosaur Models?

Many dinosaur models today are manufactured with the same lofty ambitions – to educate and inform. However, the majority are aimed at children and designed for creative, imaginative play. The makers of these models can still strive for scientific accuracy, to create a figure that reflects current scientific thinking. To their credit, many manufacturers do achieve a high degree of accuracy with their products. As our ideas about dinosaurs have changed, then so have dinosaur toys and models changed to reflect these developments.

Comparing T. rex figures for the tyrannosaur's feathers book launch.

How our perceptions regarding Tyrannosaurus rex have changed. A model from the 1970s compared to a Safari Ltd feathered Tyrannosaurus rex (2015). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Megalosaurus bucklandii

Numerous models of Megalosaurus bucklandii have been produced over the years. This Jurassic theropod may not be as well-known as the likes of Tyrannosaurus rex, but Megalosaurus models do reflect changes in how we perceive the Dinosauria in general. For example, the London Natural History Museum commissioned a range of dinosaur figures. These models were designed under the stewardship of Professor Paul Barrett.

The Megalosaurus model in the range is more than twenty years old. It does show the dinosaur with its tail off the ground, an accurate reflection of dinosaur posture. Megalosaurus is depicted as a biped. The quadrupedal stance assumed by Sir Richard Owen and reflected in the Crystal Palace dinosaurs has gone. The feet are oversized. This is a common issue with dinosaur models. The feet are made bigger so that the model is more stable.

Natural History Museum Megalosaurus dinosaur model.

It might be the 200th anniversary of the scientific description of Megalosaurus, but the Natural History Museum Megalosaurus figure is still going out of production. Perhaps it will be replaced with a new line which might include an updated Megalosaurus model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The model manufacturer CollectA introduced an updated version of Megalosaurus bucklandii in 2021. It replaced a Megalosaurus figure that had been introduced a decade earlier. The body proportions are different, and the dinosaur has lips. The position of the arms has changed, and the model has some quills running along the back of its tail. This is a more accurate reflection of the science of palaeontology. Although the designer has still used their imagination to help develop this figure.

A review of the CollectA 2021 Megalosaurus figure: CollectA Megalosaurus Model Reviewed.

The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Megalosaurus in ambush figure. The muted tones would have provided excellent camouflage for this Jurassic hunter. How accurate are dinosaur models? Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Dinosaur Models.

Our Views About Dinosaurs Have Changed

Our understanding of the Dinosauria has changed dramatically since the middle of the 19th century. When Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was designing his statues the science of palaeontology was very much in its infancy. Sir Richard Owen, who was later to help establish what we now refer to as the London Natural History Museum acted as the scientific consultant for the project. The trend for consulting palaeontologists to help design dinosaur models continues today. So, when determining how accurate are dinosaur models, some models do not reflect modern scientific thinking. However, there are many dinosaur models in the market that do.

Today, customers have a lot of choice when it comes to prehistoric animal figures. There are lots of manufacturers. Some are better than others, but there is a growing trend to produce prehistoric animal models that at least attempt to reflect some of the latest ideas from palaeontologists.

For dinosaur models and prehistoric animal figures: Find Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Model Ranges.

27 04, 2024

Rebor Dinosaur Models Make a Fantastic Display

By Mike|2024-04-19T13:49:41+01:00April 27th, 2024|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Our thanks to model collector and dinosaur fan Carl who sent into Everything Dinosaur some photographs of his Rebor dinosaur models on display. The cabinet is packed with excellent prehistoric animal models. The Rebor Stegosaurus figures and the retrospective Tyrannosaurus rex figure are in 1:35 scale. It certainly is a stunning dinosaur model display.

Some splendid Rebor dinosaur models on display. Superb Rebor Stegosaurus models are threatened by the Rebor 1:35 scale 80s T. rex Toy HD Remastered “Californiacation” VHS figure. The use of mirrors and reflective glass creates a striking display. Picture credit: Carl.

Rebor Dinosaur Models

The first Rebor figures were introduced a decade ago. Since then, the range has grown dramatically. The Stegosaurus models (S. armatus) were first manufactured in 2019. The retrospective T. rex figure was added to the Rebor range two years later. Carl has cleverly combined the two prehistoric animals to make a striking display. Both figures show lots of detail, and the T. rex figure has an articulated lower jaw.

Rebor "retrosaur" Californiacation T. rex figure has an articulated jaw.

The Rebor “retrosaur” Californiacation T. rex figure has an articulated lower jaw. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Rebor 1:35 scale 80s T. rex Toy HD Remastered “Californiacation” VHS figure represented a departure for Rebor. It is a tribute to the prehistoric animals seen in movies from earlier in the 20th century. It reflects the way in which dinosaurs were depicted by famous pioneers of stop motion animation such as Willis O’Brien and Ray Harryhausen.

To view the range of Rebor prehistoric animal figures in stock: Rebor Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Replicas.

Collecting Prehistoric Animal Models

There is a lot to be admired about the Rebor model range. The figures have been carefully designed and show some amazing detail. They are robust and beautifully painted. Several of the figures, including the stegosaur replicas are supplied with bases. Carl has ensured the bases are incorporated into his dinosaur model display.

Rebor Stegosaurus 1:35 scale dinosaur model "mountain".

The Rebor Stegosaurus armatus “mountain” colour scheme. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised the prehistoric animal model display and commented that the stegosaurs and tyrannosaurs looked very much at home.

The spokesperson added:

“We are always delighted to receive photographs from model collectors showing their prehistoric animal figures on display. Rebor dinosaur models tend to be a favourite subject area when it comes to sending images to Everything Dinosaur.”

Contact Everything Dinosaur team members: Email the Team Members at Everything Dinosaur.