The extremely popular Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain 1:35 scale replica is back in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Initial stock of this beautifully painted T. rex figure with lips had sold out. However, Everything Dinosaur has been able to obtain more figures and team members have been busy informing customers that “Kiss” is available once more.
The popular Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain 1:35 scale replica is back in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Rebor have produced several T. rex figures since the company began production. The company has built a formidable reputation for its theropod figures. The “Kiss” figure was introduced with “Tusk” a counterpart, which reflected an on-going debate in palaeontology. Did dinosaurs have lips?
Some model manufacturers have reflected the current scientific debate by producing replicas with lips as well as lipless forms such as the recent Rebor “Kiss” and “Tusk” figures.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated:
“Welcome back! We know that many collectors and dinosaur fans will be delighted to hear that this T. rex is available again. Team members have been busy contacting customers to let them know that this stunning Rebor figure is back in stock.”
Everything Dinosaur team members welcome a trio of carcharodontosaurids. The three new for 2023 PNSO carcharodontosaurid models are now in stock. The new PNSO Scientific Art Giganotosaurus replica in 1:35 scale has arrived along with Mungo the Meraxes and Mila the Mapusaurus. The models represent members of the Carcharodontosauridae family of theropods and all these predators lived in South America.
A trio of carcharodontosaurids. The new PNSO Giganotosaurus model in 1:35 scale (top) along with the PNSO Mapusaurus (middle) and Meraxes figures (bottom). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Members of the Giganotosaurini Tribe
Most palaeontologists consider Giganotosaurus (G. carolinii), Mapusaurus (M. roseae) and Meraxes (M. gigas) to be closely related. Phylogenetic assessments place all three theropods in the Giganotosaurini tribe of carcharodontosaurids. These dinosaurs may have been closely related and from the South America, but they were probably not coeval.
The new PNSO Lucas the Giganotosaurus dinosaur model.
A Trio of Carcharodontosaurids
Dating the rocks associated with the fossilised remains of these three, South American dinosaurs is problematical. Calculating when these dinosaurs lived is difficult, especially when isolated teeth might be found at different horizons suggesting the presence of carnivorous dinosaurs in younger/older sediments, but the genus cannot be determined.
As an approximate guide, here are details of the fossil discoveries:
Giganotosaurus carolinii – from the Candeleros Formation of Argentina. The fossils are associated with Lower Cenomanian deposits indicating that Giganotosaurus may have lived around 100 million years ago to perhaps 97 million years ago.
Meraxes gigas – from the Huincul Formation. Fossils are associated with the Upper Cenomanian suggesting that this dinosaur lived around 95-93 million years ago.
Mapusaurus roseae – probably the geologically youngest of these three carcharodontosaurids. M. roseae fossils are also associated with the Huincul Formation, but from younger strata than the rocks associated with Meraxes. These large predators may not have co-existed. The dating of these rocks remains controversial. Perhaps Mapusaurus lived 96-94 million years ago.
An apex predator – the Mapusaurus dinosaur model from PNSO. Probably the geologically youngest of the three carcharodontosaurid dinosaurs featured in this blog post.
A Trio of Carcharodontosaurids
Welcoming the trio of carcharodontosaurids into stock a spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur exclaimed:
“It is wonderful to see new models of Cretaceous theropods added to the PNSO model range. It is exciting to have new replicas of enigmatic members of the Carcharodontosauridae family added to our inventory.”
Three of the best! New carcharodontosaurid theropod models in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Scientific Art Giganotosaurus (top), Mila the Mapusaurus (middle) and Mungo the Meraxes (bottom). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Our thanks to dinosaur model fan and collector Chaitanya who sent into Everything Dinosaur some pictures of the recently acquired Nanmu Studio Carnotaurus model. It is a beautiful replica of a large abelisaurid. Our thanks to Chaitanya for sharing the images with us.
The Nanmu Studio Carnotaurus double horn demon figure. Picture credit: Chaitanya.
Nanmu Studio Carnotaurus
Four Nanmu Studio Carnotaurus figures were recently added to the Nanmu Studio Jurassic series model range. There are two colour variants “true colour” and “demon”. There were also two model variants introduced. One model variant had two intact skull horns, the other had a broken horn.
The Carnotaurus figure shown in the photographs is the “demon” double horn model variant.
The Nanmu Studio Carnotaurus figure – double horn demon. A close-up view of the head and torso. Picture credit: Chaitanya.
To view the range of Nanmu Studio prehistoric animal models available from Everything Dinosaur: Nanmu Studio Dinosaur Models.
Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised the photographs.
The company spokesperson commented:
“Carnotaurus is an immensely popular theropod dinosaur amongst fans of the Dinosauria. Nanmu Studio has produced some excellent figures and their recently introduced Carnotaurus figures have been beautifully painted. We are grateful to Chaitanya for sending into us the photographs.”
Today is April 23rd, St Georges Day, the patron saint of England and a significant figure in the cultures of many other countries. April 23rd is traditionally regarded as the day that St George died in the fourth century A.D. St George is remembered for numerous deeds including the slaying of a fearsome dragon! Whilst team members have not spotted many dragons recently, we have spent time admiring the Nanmu Studio Jurassic series Dragon Soul Parasaurolophus. It is a stunning dinosaur replica.
The Parasaurolophus corpse model box. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Dragon Soul Parasaurolophus
Nanmu Studio have produced several exquisite figures with the “Dragon Soul” designation. The Parasaurolophus corpse is typical, it being a special edition and a limited-edition figure too.
It is a fabulous polystone replica of a carcase of an adult Parasaurolophus. We think this is a replica of a Parasaurolophus walkeri corpse. The detail on the figure is amazing. The Nanmu Studio Dragon Soul Parasaurolophus (Nutcracker Soldier) is supplied with an Everything Dinosaur Parasaurolophus fact sheet. The figure has a declared scale of 1:35 so it works well with the Tyrannosaurus rex models in the Nanmu Studio Jurassic series range.
The remarkable polystone sculpture entitled Nanmu Studio Dragon Soul Parasaurolophus (Nutcracker Soldier) is in stock at Everything Dinosaur (whilst stocks last).
The actual replica is approximately 34 cm in length (curved length measurement).
It seems fitting that on a day we remember a slain dragon, that we feature a model of a dead Parasaurolophus.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“This is a truly spectacular figure! It is a beautiful model with stunning details. The polystone medium has permitted the artists to create a very special dinosaur replica.”
Everything Dinosaur has been able to source a small stock of the Bullyland ammonite model. This cephalopod replica is popular, but becoming increasingly rare. For example, earlier in the year Everything Dinosaur was informed by Bullyland that this model was no longer available.
Some of the Bullyland ammonite models in stock at Everything Dinosaur. A rare and difficult to obtain ammonite replica. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A Collection of Cephalopod Replicas
Everything Dinosaur has been able to source the Bullyland ammonite. The company has lots of contacts around the world and has built a formidable reputation in the model supply industry. It is because of our contacts that we were able to bring some of these popular figures into stock. The ammonite figure has been a mainstay of the Bullyland “Dinosaur Park” range. However, Bullyland has reduced their production of prehistoric animal models and many figures have been retired.
The strongly ribbed shell and the obvious keel of the Bullyland ammonite replica. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Bullyland Ammonite Model
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that the company was committed to helping prehistoric animal model fans complete their collections. Invertebrate figures were not stocked by other companies. Instead, these businesses tend to focus on the much more popular figures such as T. rex and Triceratops. One of Everything Dinosaur’s unique selling points is to offer models that other companies would not stock.
The spokesperson added:
“By stocking replicas of ammonites this shows our commitment to model collectors but also to companies like Bullyland. We are prepared to bring in figures that other firms might not.”
The Bullyland replica ammonite model.
To view the Bullyland ammonite model (whilst stocks last) and the rest of the Bullyland range of prehistoric animal figures: Bullyland Prehistoric Animal Models.
A shipment of Beasts of the Mesozoic models has arrived at Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse. Team members have been busy unpacking and checking all the articulated figures. Once the shipment has been booked in, the next job is to contact all the customers who requested a model.
We will be despatching emails to customers as quickly as we can. Then, it is a question of despatching all the orders that we receive as quickly as we can too!
A shipment of Beasts of the Mesozoic articulated figures has arrived at Everything Dinosaur. More “raptors”, ceratopsians and tyrannosaurs. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Beasts of the Mesozoic Models
The shipment contains more of the dromaeosaurid figures. In addition, the popular 1:18 scale mini models are back in stock along with more horned dinosaurs, such as Centrosaurus, Torosaurus and the “Old Buck” Styracosaurus.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Styracosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Tyrannosaur Articulated Figures Too
The new arrivals include tyrannosaur articulated figures too. The impressive, super-sized 1:18 scale Tyrannosaurus rex has been unpacked and team members will be putting the T. rex juvenile and 1:35 scale figures into their allotted places in our warehouse.
Unpacking the Beasts of the Mesozoic 1:35 scale Tyrannosaurus rex figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“It’s all hands on deck at the moment. We are working as hard as we can to get all the dinosaur figures, checked and booked into stock. Once this is done, we then have to email customers who requested to be informed about this shipment.”
Getting to grips with the Beasts of the Mesozoic 1:18 scale Velociraptor mongoliensis model.
Our thanks to dinosaur model collector Chaitanya who sent into Everything Dinosaur some wonderful pictures of Nanmu Studio prehistoric animal models. Our team members have got to know numerous discerning dinosaur model collectors and it is wonderful to see more Nanmu Studio figures in India.
A view of the spectacular head shield of the Nanmu Studio Sinoceratops figure (Towershield). Picture credit: Chaitanya.
Sinoceratops “Towershield” – Nanmu Studio Figures
Nanmu Studio figures are proving very popular with discerning dinosaur model collectors and fans of prehistoric animals in India. These stunning figures are beautiful additions to prehistoric animal collections. Thanks to Everything Dinosaur’s reliable and subsidised shipping options, fans of dinosaurs in India too can access the Nanmu Studio Jurassic series range.
The picture (above) shows Chaitanya’s spectacular Nanmu Studio Sinoceratops figure.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“Thank you for sending in the superb photograph. It is a fantastic picture with highly effective use of lighting to bring out the detail in the Sinoceratops model. Our congratulations to the photographer.”
The Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Sinoceratops (Towershield) – the green colour variant.
Prehistoric Animal Model Fans in India
Everything Dinosaur has built up a formidable reputation for customer service. The UK-based company now supplies lots of dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures to collectors who are based in India.
The Everything Dinosaur spokesperson added:
“It is great to see the images of Nanmu Studio figures sent into us by one of our many customers in India. We enjoy viewing all the photographs of prehistoric animals that we get sent.”
Our thanks to Chaitanya for taking the time and trouble to send Everything Dinosaur the photographs.
The new for 2023 PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus dinosaur model is soon to arrive at the Everything Dinosaur warehouse. Team members expect delivery in a week or so.
The PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus dinosaur model.
Mapusaurus roseae
Mapusaurus is known from fossil material excavated from fluvial deposits associated with the Huincul Formation of Argentina. This large theropod was formally named and scientifically described in 2006 (Coria and Currie). Mapusaurus (M. roseae) was coeval with the super-sized titanosaur Argentinosaurus.
Palaeontologists have proposed that this carcharodontosaurid specialised in hunting sauropods. Large groups of Mapusaurus could have harassed a herd of titanosaurs and separated an individual. This animal might have been mobbed and attacked by several of the much smaller predators in a largely uncoordinated attack. The meat-eaters could have bitten off chunks of flesh that weakened their victim. The enormous Argentinosaurus could have eventually succumbed to its wounds.
The carcase of a large Argentinosaurus could have fed carnivorous dinosaurs for several weeks. The corpse would have probably attracted a huge number of scavengers.
An apex predator – the Mapusaurus dinosaur model from PNSO.
Mila the Mapusaurus
The PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus dinosaur model is supplied with a sci-art poster, a clear, plastic support stand and a full-colour, illustrated Mapusaurus booklet. A QR code on the product packaging provides dinosaur fans access to a short video that explains how the model was created.
The new for 2023 PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus figure is supplied with a transparent support stand, a sci-art poster and a full-colour, sixty-four-page booklet.
Dinosaur Model with an Articulated Lower Jaw
The stunning Mapusaurus model has incredible details and has already attracted many positive comments from dinosaur fans and model collectors. It measures 36 cm in length and the figure stands a fraction under 11 cm high. Mila the Mapusaurus dinosaur model has an articulated lower jaw.
The new PNSO carcharodontosaurid dinosaur model (Mapusaurus) has an articulated lower jaw.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised the PNSO design team and commented:
“We are really pleased to see a Mapusaurus model being introduced by the highly respected team at PNSO.”
Our thanks to model collector Elizabeth who gave Everything Dinosaur access to some images of her customised Dino Dan Zuul dinosaur model. The armoured dinosaur figure has been repainted by the very talented Martin Garratt. The British model maker also gave Zuul a skilfully crafted display base.
The Dino Dana Zuul model adapted by Martin Garratt and placed on a bespoke display base. Picture credit: Elizabeth.
The Dino Dana Zuul Dinosaur Model
The recently introduced Dino Dana Zuul dinosaur model, is part of the Safari Ltd range of prehistoric animal figures. This armoured dinosaur figure, a representation of Zuul crurivastator, has been praised by model collectors. The standard figure is predominantly green. Martin has chosen to give the dinosaur a different colour scheme.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Zuul dinosaur model in lateral view.
When this ankylosaurid from the Judith Formation of Montana was announced, Danielle Dufault was commissioned to provide an illustration which accompanied the media release. The Canadian illustrator painted her Zuul green. This motif was reflected in the colour scheme chosen by Safari Ltd for the figure.
To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the discovery of this armoured dinosaur and to learn about its connection to a film that was released in 1984: Zuul – the Destroyer of Shins.
Adding a Display Base
Martin Garratt has placed the figure on a display base which is in proportion to the armoured dinosaur model. In her email to Everything Dinosaur, Elizabeth explained that she wanted the base to have an element of height. The elevation would off-set the relatively squat appearance of Zuul. Elizabeth also requested that the display base should have plenty of plants to keep this herbivore happy. Zuul has been displayed in a lush environment. The verdant colours of the plants that Martin has added contrast nicely with the colouration of the model.
The beautifully painted Zuul figure. Picture credit: Elizabeth.
The presence of the large, sloping boulder on the base provides the element of height the collector was after.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“Our thanks to Elizabeth for permitting us access to the photographs. Martin has produced another little masterpiece. The colour scheme he has chosen makes the spectacular armour on this dinosaur stand out.”
A dorsal view of the customised Zuul figure showing the care and attention taken to depict the armour. Picture credit: Elizabeth.
We thank Elizabeth for permitting access to the images of her latest, spectacular addition to her model collection.
The Mojo Fun Coelacanth model is in stock at Everything Dinosaur. This replica of a “living fossil” is an excellent example of a Coelacanth figure. Team members were keen to bring in this figure. It is a vivid blue colour and website sales of this model will be accompanied by an Everything Dinosaur Coelacanth fact sheet.
The Coelacanth figure that team members have nicknamed “Bluey”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Coelacanth
Thought to have died out at around the same time as the non-avian dinosaurs. Naturalists and palaeontologists were shocked when a Coelacanth specimen was caught in a shark gill net at the mouth of the Chalumna River on the east coast of South Africa in 1938. Two living species are known Latimeria chalumnae from the Indian Ocean and Latimeria menadoensis, which is known from Indonesian waters. Although these fish are assigned to the same genus, an analysis of DNA suggests that the two populations have been separated from each other for several million years.
The beautifully painted and very blue Mojo Fun Coelacanth replica.
Mojo Fun Coelacanth Model
The Mojo Fun Coelacanth model depicts the rostral pores on the top the snout. These openings lead to a jelly filled cavity in the centre of the animal’s head. It is thought that this organ plays a role in prey detection by sensing the weak electrical signals produced by prey.
A very bright and colourful Mojo Fun Coelacanth model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Coelacanth has a remarkably small brain. A fish measuring around 1.5 metres long and weighing more than fifty kilograms may have a brain weighing only a few grammes. No known living vertebrate has so small a brain in relation to its body size.
