Everything Dinosaur team members wish all their blog readers a happy Halloween. Today is All Hallows’ Eve, a festive event celebrating spooks, ghouls, monsters and scary skeletons. We wish all our readers and social media followers a happy Halloween.
Can you spot the prehistoric animals? Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Happy Halloween from Everything Dinosaur
It seems fitting to post up a picture or two of dinosaur skeletons. Here is an image of a Triceratops skeleton from a dinosaur excavation kit.
A Triceratops skeleton dig kit. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Triceratops kit allows young palaeontologists to excavate a complete miniature Triceratops skeleton. The challenge is to dig the skeleton out of the plaster block using the special digging tools. The Triceratops skeleton excavation kit is supplied with an Everything Dinosaur Triceratops fact sheet.
A cast of a Triceratops skeleton on display at the Naturmuseum Senckenberg (Natural History Museum – Frankfurt). On the left a wall mounted example of a Plateosaurus can be seen. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order company, wished all their social media followers, customers and blog readers a happy and safe Halloween.
Everything Dinosaur stocks the Haolonggood Ouranosaurus dinosaur model. However, do our models have the updated manus (hand)? Do the Everything Dinosaur Haolonggood Ouranosaurus figures possess the anatomically accurate hand?
Yes, they do, and team members set about creating a short YouTube video to proof it.
Everything Dinosaur’s short YouTube video confirming that their Haolonggood Ouranosaurus figures are the updated version, with the anatomically correct manus complete with thumb spike. Video credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Video credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Dinosaur Models.
The Haolonggood Ouranosaurus Models
Both the green Ouranosaurus figure (WuJu) and the brown figure (WuWei) are in stock. In our short YouTube video (it is under six minutes long), we explain Ouranosaurus classification. We confirm that this dinosaur is not closely related to Iguanodon bernissartensis. Most palaeontologists classify Ouranosaurus nigeriensis as a basal hadrosauriform.
In the video, we examine the fossil evidence that led to the Haolonggood Ouranosaurus figure being changed and provided with an updated manus.
Perched on the box, displaying their thumb spikes two Haolonggood Ouranosaurus models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The Haolonggood Nasutoceratops dinosaur models are in stock at Everything Dinosaur. YanQing the blue/grey Nasutoceratops is available along with HuaRong the brown-coloured version. The Haolonggood range of dinosaurs includes other ceratopsians such as Pachyrhinosaurus and Pentaceratops,
A beautiful Nasutoceratops dinosaur model (Haolonggood).
Nasutoceratops (N. titusi) was formally described in 2013 (Sampson et al). It is regarded as a basal centrosaurine and dates from the late Campanian stage of the Cretaceous. It roamed what is now known as Utah around 76 to 75 million years ago.
Both the Nasutoceratops figures are supplied with Everything Dinosaur Nasutoceratops fact sheets. Each model measures 17 cm long, and that beautiful neck frill is some 7.5 cm off the ground. The scale reported for these figures are 1:35. However, with a body length estimated at under five metres, we at Everything Dinosaur would suggest a scale of around 1:27 or 1:30 might be more appropriate.
The Haolonggood Nasutoceratops dinosaur model (YanQing). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Styracosaurus articulated dinosaur model is being retired. This popular figure is going out of production. One of the first ceratopsian figures introduced, the Styracosaurus is being retired after one last production run.
The stunning Beasts of the Mesozoic Styracosaurus dinosaur model in lateral view.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Styracosaurus
Measuring an impressive 30.5 cm in length, the Styracosaurus figure has proved to be immensely popular with collectors. The striking colour scheme made this articulated model an instant hit. The hand-painted model is in 1:18 scale. In addition, it had twenty points of articulation.
The back cover illustration of the Beasts of the Mesozoic Styracosaurus dinosaur model (S. albertensis).
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A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that just five hundred Styracosaurus models had been produced. It was probably due to production pressures, with so many new models coming out that the Styracosaurus had been retired.
The spokesperson added:
“The Beasts of the Mesozoic Styracosaurus figure is absolutely stunning. We shall be sad when it is finally withdrawn and out of production.”
For dinosaur fans and model collectors who may have missed out on this figure, there is one final chance to get their hands on one.
Styracosaurus (Styracosaurus albertensis) is an iconic ceratopsian. It is a member of the centrosaurine subfamily of horned dinosaurs. It was named and scientifically described in 1913 (Lawrence Lambe). Known from the Dinosaur Provincial Park Formation of Alberta, Styracosaurus was a large dinosaur, perhaps as much as 6 metres long. The holotype specimen is on display at the Canadian Museum of Nature (Ottawa, Ontario).
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Today, we highlight the recently introduced PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus dinosaur model. The Gorgosaurus is one of several Late Cretaceous tyrannosaurs in the PNSO mid-size model range. Prior to Tristan the Gorgosaurus being launched, this series included Daspletosaurus, Lythronax, Albertosaurus and Zhuchengtyrannus. Of course, PNSO has also included Tyrannosaurus rex in both the mid-size range and the scale model series (Sci-Art).
The recently introduced PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus dinosaur model in lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus Dinosaur Model
The Gorgosaurus measures a fraction under 26 cm long and it stands just under 10 cm high. This dinosaur model is supplied with an Everything Dinosaur fact sheet. In addition, collectors receive an A3-sized poster and a sixty-four page, full-colour booklet. Inside the product packaging there is a transparent support stand and a QR code on the box gives collectors access to a Gorgosaurus video.
To view the extensive range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models.
The PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus has an articulated lower jaw.
The PNSO Gorgosaurus model has an articulated lower jaw. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
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We can confirm that the Haolonggood Ouranosaurus model in stock has the anatomically correct manus (hand). When this figure was first produced, the hand on the model did not reflect the known fossil record. The Haolonggood design team were swift to respond and introduced a more accurate version shortly afterwards.
The Haolonggood Ouranosaurus model (WuJu) available from Everything Dinosaur has a more accurate manus compared to the previous version of this dinosaur figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A More Accurate Haolonggood Ouranosaurus Model
The picture (above) shows a close-up view of the manus of WuJu the green Ouranosaurus figure. The first digit, the thumb (pollex) has a stubby spike. Digits two, three and four were more robust, and were adapted for weight bearing. Please note, in the image above digit four is not visible. Digit five was reduced and had limited sideways movement. It was not prehensile and probably not used for grasping.
Everything Dinosaur congratulates the design team at Haolonggood for introducing a more accurate Ouranosaurus model.
Ouranosaurus was named and described in 1976 (Ouranosaurus nigeriensis) by the French palaeontologist Phillipe Taquet. Fossil specimens began to be put on display prior to the formal scientific description. This has led to some confusion over the identity of the fossil material. For example, it is now thought that the nearly complete specimen on display at the Natural History Museum of Venice represents the paratype. As a result of this confusion, some of the autapomorphies associated with the holotype that led to the erection of this genus has been challenged.
For example, the tail was described as relatively short. However, this may not be a unique characteristic and the absence of a complete set of caudal vertebrae may have led to this feature being over emphasised.
A pair of Haolonggood Ouranosaurus dinosaur models. WuJu is in the foreground whilst WuWei is in the background. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Our thanks to William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a review of the PNSO Megalosaurus model. This dinosaur fan and model collector had been looking forward to this introduction. He purchased two models, and commented:
“I had heard rumours that PNSO might introduce a Megalosaurus. I thought we might get a model in 2024, the bicentenary of the scientific description of this dinosaur. However, PNSO introduced it this summer and I was happy. I decided to buy not one, but a pair of Megalosaurus bucklandii.”
The PNSO Megalosaurus dinosaur model is supplied with a transparent support stand. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
PNSO Megalosaurus Model
The reviewer comments that “Edward” is posed in a neutral standing position, looking forward. The model’s colouration is praised, and the toothy, articulated jaw highlighted. William explains that this is the dinosaur he imagined when reading about big theropods like Megalosaurus when he was a child.
William added:
“We have a true and accurate model of Megalosaurus bucklandii. The PNSO Megalosaurus model “Edward” is the crowning glory of my collection.”
To view the PNSO range of prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models.
The Discovery of Megalosaurus
As well as providing a review of the PNSO figure, the reviewer summarised the history of the Megalosaurus fossil discoveries.
The new for 2023 PNSO Megalosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
He explained that the lower jawbone was unearthed in an Oxfordshire quarry. This fossil and other material came into the possession of the Reverend William Buckland, the resident Professor of Geology at the University of Oxford. Examining the fossil, he realised that the fossil represented a reptile as the teeth erupted from sockets in the jaw. It was Buckland’s friend William Conybeare who named the fossil Megalosaurus.
At a meeting of the Geological Society of London on the 20th of February, 1824 the specimen was described. On that fateful day, the world was introduced to Megalosaurus and our fascination with the “terrible lizards” commenced.
The stunning new for early autumn 2023 PNSO Megalosaurus dinosaur model.
Our thanks to William for sending to Everything Dinosaur his review of the PNSO Megalosaurus model.
Everything Dinosaur received a request to take photographs of the recently introduced Haolonggood Pachyrhinosaurus model. We were happy to oblige. A dinosaur model fan asked whether we could take some photographs. They were unfamiliar with the Haolonggood range. The collector was particularly interested in the brown-coloured Pachyrhinosaurus.
The Haolonggood Pachyrhinosaurus dinosaur model (LvFang) photgraphed in the studio. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Dinosaur Models.
Haolonggood Pachyrhinosaurus (LvFang)
The Pachyrhinosaurus model measures 18 cm in length. That spectacular neck frill stands some 9 cm off the ground. The figure is in approximately 1:35 scale. There are two Pachyrhinosaurus figures in the current Haolonggood model range. LvFang is joined by the green-coloured Pachyrhinosaurus GeoSheng.
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Everything Dinosaur will shortly post up a brief video review of the CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus model. This 1:20 scale figure is the first prehistoric amphibian to be made by CollectA. It is a magnificent model and team members have been keen to create a video review.
The CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus video review titles. Everything Dinosaur intends to post up a short YouTube video review of this excellent figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
In the YouTube video, various details of the model will be highlighted. For example, the head of the CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus is covered in a wonderful, criss-crossed, hatching effect. This patterning is typical of temnospondyls, in fact it is diagnostic. Should a palaeontologist encounter skull bones with a hatched, criss-crossed pattern, then it is extremely likely that they have discovered a temnospondyl fossil.
A close-up view of the head of the CollectA 1:20 scale Koolasuchus figure showing the detailed pattern on the head. This patterning on the skull is a characteristic of temnospondyls. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Question of the Day?
As the storyboard for the Everything Dinosaur YouTube video comes together, team members want to ask viewers a question. As this is the first prehistoric amphibian made by CollectA, are there other animals that collectors would like a model of?
In the video we will ask the question:
What other type of prehistoric amphibian would you like CollectA to make?
Perhaps collectors would like a replica of giant predator such as Mastodonsaurus? Might an Eryops figure prove popular?
Around 1900 Everything Dinosaur reviews have been published by customers on the company’s website. Customers from all over the world have sent feedback to Everything Dinosaur about product purchases. The reviews provide information on the items purchased as well as comments about our customer service.
Team members are grateful for all the feedback received. All the reviews are read and if a reply is required, we ensure that one is despatched promptly.
Everything Dinosaur Reviews – The Papo Giganotosaurus Model
An example of a typical review is shown below. A customer had recently purchased the Papo Giganotosaurus dinosaur model and they sent feedback.
The pose of the Papo Giganotosaurus dinosaur model gives the impression that this dinosaur needs a hug. This Papo model has received some extremely favourable customer reviews. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
“Another lovely figure from Papo. I love that this Giganotosaurus is in the retro upright pose as every other Giganotosaurus figure I’ve seen is in a running pose. Tyrannosaurus rex figures come in both stances, but this is the first Giganotosaurus I have come across in the retro stance.”
The Papo Giganotosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The reviewer added:
“As per usual with Papo the quality of the figure is fantastic. The attention to detail being on a par with more expensive brands. I own several Papo figures, but this Giganotosaurus is my new favourite.”
Genuine Customer Reviews
The reviews on the Everything Dinosaur website and the company’s Feefo reviews are all genuine. This is feedback from real people who have purchased from the company.
The reviewer praised our customer service stating:
“The service was wonderful. My questions were answered promptly by the team, and both this figure and my Rebor figure arrived together in less than 48-hours. Both figures were incredibly well packaged to protect the items.”
Everything Dinosaur has won the prestigious Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award ever year that it has been offered. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order business thanked all those customers who had provided feedback.
