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3 11, 2023

New CollectA Models for 2024 – Part 1

By Mike|2023-11-03T11:39:14+00:00November 3rd, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur can confirm that the first of the new CollectA prehistoric animals for 2024 to be announced is the CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach. This pterosaur model will be approximately 1:3 scale and it will have an articulated lower jaw.

CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach

Dearc sgiathanach (pronounced jark ski-an-ach), is one of the largest pterosaurs described to date from Jurassic strata. The wingspan of this flying reptile may have been in excess of 2.5 metres. It was scientifically described in 2022 (Jagielska et al), and it has been assigned to the Rhamphorhynchidae family.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post from February 2022 about this pterosaur: Fantastic Pterosaur Fossil from the Isle of Skye.

CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach in anterior view. — *The Dearc sgiathanach model in anterior view. The pterosaur has an articulated lower jaw.*

Model Measurements

The figure measures thirty-nine centimetres in length and it stands 15.5 cm tall. It is part of the CollectA Deluxe range of pterosaurs. This series has won praise for its depiction of a wide variety of flying reptiles, not just well-known pterosaurs such as Pteranodon, but also lesser-known genera such as Caiuajara and Caviramus.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2024, probably around March (2024).

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

The CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach figure. — *A close-up view of the head of the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach figure with its articulated jaw.*

Isle of Skye Flag Inspires Colouration

The dentition and location of the fossil find indicate that this pterosaur was probably a piscivore. It may have had a similar position in the Middle Jurassic ecosystem as today’s extant northern Gannet (Morus bassanus). This seabird is extremely common on the Isle of Skye. The markings and colouration of this new CollectA model were also inspired by the flag of the Isle of Skye. The white circle around the eye of the model reflects a white circle that features on the island’s flag.

The CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach. — *Dearc sgiathanach with movable jaw Deluxe in 1:3 scale.*

Dearc had acute vision, the bright colours chosen for the tail and for the top of the head suggests that visual cues helped this animal communicate with others of its kind.

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2 11, 2023

The Superb and Detailed PNSO Cayden the Zuul

By Mike|2023-11-11T11:48:56+00:00November 2nd, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The recently announced PNSO Cayden the Zuul armoured dinosaur model is to be stocked by Everything Dinosaur. It is expected to arrive in quarter 4 (2023). This spectacular figure (Zuul crurivastator), is the latest addition to the PNSO mid-size model range.

PNSO Cayden the Zuul

Zuul was formally named and described in 2017 (Arbour and Evans).

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the discovery of this herbivorous dinosaur: Zuul the Destroyer of Shins.

The fossil material is associated with the Judith River Formation of Montana. The fossils including a superb skull was found in strata forming the Coal Ridge Member of the Judith River Formation. Zuul lived in the Late Cretaceous (Campanian faunal stage).

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models and Figures.

The armoured dinosaur will be supplied with an A3-sized, full-colour poster and a sixty-four page, full-colour booklet.

PNSO Cayden the Zuul posters and accessories. — *The Zuul armoured dinosaur model is supplied with a Sci-Art poster and a 64-page, full-colour manual. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

PNSO Zuul Model Measurements

The Zuul figure is 17. 5 cm in length. It has a height of 3.8 cm. It is another in a long line of armoured dinosaur models made by PNSO, such as Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus and Borealopelta.

PNSO Cayden the Zuul measurements. — *The recently announced Zuul measures 17.5 cm in length and has height of just under 4 cm.*

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the PNSO Cayden the Zuul model should be in stock before the start of the festive season (2023).

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1 11, 2023

The New CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus Reviewed

By Mike|2023-11-23T10:32:54+00:00November 1st, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

The Everything Dinosaur CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus video review has been posted up. The video is available on the company’s YouTube channel and also on the Everything Dinosaur social media pages. It provides an overview of the figure and explains how this aquatic predator was able to survive in a polar landscape.

The Everything Dinosaur video review of the recently introduced 1:20 scale Koolasuchus model.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

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The video is under nine minutes in duration. It introduces the figure, and the narrator provides some information about Koolasuchus fossils and temnospondyls. Key characteristics of the CollectA 1:20 scale model are commented upon. For example, the unique skin colouration is highlighted along with the diagnostic patterns on the skull. In addition, the amazing jaw is discussed, complete with its fang-like projections.

CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus cleelandi model — *The CollectA Deluxe (Other Prehistoric Animals) 1:20 scale Koolasuchus cleelandi model, due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the middle of 2023.*

Getting Feedback from Collectors

The video also provides an excellent opportunity to receive feedback from collectors. Towards the end of the review, the narrator introduces the “Question of the Day”.

What other type of prehistoric amphibian would you like CollectA to make?

Viewers are encouraged to send in their suggestions for new CollectA models.

To view the scale CollectA models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe and Supreme Prehistoric Animal Figures.

The Video Running Order

The video is split into thirteen segments. CollectA’s manufacturing challenges are discussed, and viewers are invited to subscribe to the Everything Dinosaur channel. Evidence of a warming climate that may have led to the eventual demise of the last temnospondyls known to science is reviewed.

Video Contents
0:00 – Introducing Koolasuchus.
0:30 – CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus.
0:54 – CollectA Products in 2023.
1:40 – Subscribe!
1:51 – The Last Temnospondyl!
2:37 – Living in a Polar Climate.
3:32 – Outcompeted by Crocodiles!
4:10 – Walking with Dinosaurs.
4:53 – Skin Colouration.
5:39 – Skull a Typical Temnospondyl!
6:12 – The Amazing Jaw!
6:54 – Question of the Day!
7:48 – In Stock at Everything Dinosaur.

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31 10, 2023

Happy Halloween from Everything Dinosaur

By Mike|2023-10-29T16:26:13+00:00October 31st, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

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.

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.

View dinosaur themed toys, games and gifts: Dinosaur Toys and Games.

Triceratops Fossil on Display — 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.

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29 10, 2023

New Haolonggood Ouranosaurus Thumb Spike?

By Mike|2023-11-23T10:56:25+00:00October 29th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

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.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that Haolonggood were to be congratulated for updating their earlier Ouranosaurus models.

The spokesperson added:

“Well done Haolonggood! We congratulate you for updating your figures and providing a more accurate manus for your Ouranosaurus figures.”

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28 10, 2023

The New Haolonggood Nasutoceratops Dinosaur Model

By Mike|2023-11-23T10:56:05+00:00October 28th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

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,

To view the range of Haolonggood dinosaur models available: Haolonggood Dinosaur Models.

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.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the discovery of this dinosaur: A New Large-nosed Centrosaurine from Utah.

The Haolonggood Nasutoceratops Dinosaur Models

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 Nastutoceratops dinosaur model. — The Haolonggood Nasutoceratops dinosaur model (YanQing). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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26 10, 2023

Last Chance to Acquire a Styracosaurus Model

By Mike|2023-10-26T21:55:46+01:00October 26th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

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. — *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.

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic Articulated Dinosaur Models.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Styracosaurus model illustration — *The back cover illustration of the Beasts of the Mesozoic Styracosaurus dinosaur model (S. albertensis).*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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.

Contact Everything Dinosaur to reserve a Styracosaurus model: Email Everything Dinosaur.

Styracosaurus albertensis

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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24 10, 2023

The New PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus

By Mike|2023-11-23T10:33:28+00:00October 24th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

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).

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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22 10, 2023

Haolonggood Ouranosaurus Model with Thumb Spike – An Exclusive Look

By Mike|2023-11-23T10:59:50+00:00October 22nd, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases, Product Reviews|0 Comments

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.

A close-up view of the manus of the Haolonggood Ouranosaurus model. — *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.

To view the range of Haolonggood models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

The Ouranosaurus Holotype and the Paratype

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.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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21 10, 2023

The New PNSO Megalosaurus Model Reviewed

By Mike|2023-11-23T10:59:22+00:00October 21st, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

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.”

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 PNSO Megalosaurus model. — *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.