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9 05, 2023

Beautiful and Cute Horseshoe Crab Soft Toy

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:22:32+00:00May 9th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Animal News Stories, Educational Activities, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has added a horseshoe crab soft toy to its range of prehistoric plush. The horseshoe crab is very cuddly, sponge washable and is a wonderful new addition to the company’s prehistoric animal soft toy range.

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Horseshoe Crab Soft Toy

Animals in the family Limulidae are called “horseshoe crabs” due to the shape of their carapace which is shaped like a horseshoe. These ancient animals are not crabs. The first of these amazing creatures is thought to have evolved around 480 million years ago in the Ordovician. Often described as “living fossils” the four remaining species are the last representatives of the family, which was much more diverse in prehistoric times. Their body shape has not changed for millions of years.

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Important Animals for Medical Research

These ancient creatures, with their famous, blue-coloured blood are playing an important role in medicine.

In the 1950s, researchers noticed that the blood of the western Atlantic horseshoe crab species (called Limulus polyphemus by scientists) clots quickly when exposed to certain bacteria. With further study, scientists determined that a compound called LAL (short for Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) is responsible for the clotting. LAL acts as a safeguard for the animals, reacting when it comes into contact with bacteria, fungi, and perhaps most importantly, proteins called endotoxins that are part of the cell structure of certain bacteria.

If these endotoxins get into a person’s bloodstream, they can cause a range of problems from fever to burst blood vessels in the brain. Even after an item has been sterilised of live bacteria, endotoxins can be residual. Researchers quickly saw the potential to use LAL as a simple, reliable test for endotoxins and developed methods to extract the compound. These ancient and increasingly rare marine animals continue to be studied by scientists, keen to understand more about their unique physiology.

An Everything Dinosaur Fact Sheet

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur welcomed the arrival of the horseshoe crab soft toy. It joins several other Palaeozoic plush such as the ammonite and belemnite soft toys.

The spokesperson stated:

“It is a very colourful prehistoric animal soft toy. This item of prehistoric plush has bright red legs, a cream-coloured underside and a brown carapace. It has beautiful, cute eyes and a long soft tail. The horseshoe crab soft toy is a welcome addition to our soft toy range.”

An Everything Dinosaur horseshoe crab fact sheet will be sent out with sales of this new soft toy.

To view the range of prehistoric animal soft toys available from Everything Dinosaur: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Soft Toys.

1 05, 2023

New Rebor Dinosaur Models in Newsletter

By Mike|2024-03-09T15:55:32+00:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Newsletters, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page|0 Comments

Two Rebor dinosaur models feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. The newsletter provides information on new model arrivals. It also lets customers know about product re-stocking. In this case, more stock of the popular Rebor T. rex “Kiss” Mountain figure had arrived.

To subscribe to Everything Dinosaur’s free, no obligation newsletter, simply drop the team members an email: Contact Everything Dinosaur.

Rebor Dinosaur Models

The two Rebor dinosaur models to feature in the newsletter are both theropods. The newsletter provided Everything Dinosaur subscribers and customers with the opportunity to purchase the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus figure in the “Badlands” colour scheme.

Rebor "Badlands" Saurophaganax model — *The Rebor Saurophaganax maximus has a flexible tail, movable arms and an articulated lower jaw. The “Badlands” colour variant is seen here in lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The recent arrival of more stock of the Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain was also publicised. This dinosaur figure has lips. It has been introduced alongside a counterpart model called “Tusk”. These figures highlight a current debate in palaeontology about whether dinosaurs had lips or not.

Rebor "Kiss" and Rebor "Tusk" T. rex figures. — *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.*

To read a recent article about the lips versus lipless debate: Dinosaurs Had Lips – New Evidence.

Rebor T. rex “Kiss” Mountain Model

The Rebor T. rex “Kiss” Mountain figure is a superb replica. It is a 1:35 scale T. rex with an articulated lower jaw, articulated arms and a poseable tail. The model is supplied with a clear plastic support stand. Everything Dinosaur also sends out a Tyrannosaurus rex fact sheet with purchases.

To view the range of Rebor prehistoric animal replicas available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Prehistoric Animal Replicas and Figures.

30 04, 2023

Fantastic Papo Mosasaurus Model Arrives in Costa Rica

By Mike|2024-01-02T16:50:06+00:00April 30th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to prehistoric animal model collector Alberth, who is based in Costa Rica, for sending into Everything Dinosaur some photographs of the recently acquired Papo Mosasaurus model. It is always a pleasure to hear from Everything Dinosaur customers. We supply model collectors all over the world including many customers in Cental America.

Papo Mosasaurus model arrives in Costa Rica — *Alberth was so keen to send Everything Dinosaur a photograph of the new model that the product packaging can still be seen in the shot.*

The Papo Mosasaurus Model

The Papo Mosasaurus model is one of two marine reptile models being introduced by Papo this year. A Kronosaurus figure is due out in quarter 3/4 of 2023. The Mosasaurus marine reptile model measures over twenty-five centimetres long and it has an articulated jaw. Alberth emailed to say that the model had arrived in Costa Rica.

Looking Forward to the Arrival of the Papo Woolly Rhino Figure

There are lots of passionate Papo model fans. Alberth in Costa Rica was delighted with the Mosasaurus figure. A request has already been received to email an alert when the reissued Papo Woolly Rhino model becomes available.

Perhaps we will receive some pictures of this model too, when it arrives in Costa Rica.

The new Papo Mosasaurus model, it has a fan in Costa Rica. — *Our thanks to Alberth an Everything Dinosaur customer based in Costa Rica who sent in some photos of the recently arrived Papo Mosasaurus model.*

To view the range of Papo “Les Dinosaures” and other prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Papo Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

We are very grateful for Alberth for sending in the photographs. We would like to say “muchas gracias”.

29 04, 2023

New PNSO Figures Feature in Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

By Mike|2024-01-02T16:50:23+00:00April 29th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Newsletters, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page|0 Comments

The three new for 2023 PNSO carcharodontosaurid figures feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter. The 1:35 scale, Sci-Art Lucas the Giganotosaurus features as the headline item. It is supported by Mungo the Meraxes and the PNSO Mapusaurus figure (Mila).

Members of the Carcharodontosauridae Family

All three of the new PNSO theropod figures represent members of the Carcharodontosauridae family. All three, Giganotosaurus, Mapusaurus and Meraxes are known from fossils found in Argentina. However, most palaeontologists are confident that these super-sized predators were not coeval. In terms of geological age, Giganotosaurus (G. carolinii) is the oldest. Mapusaurus (M. roseae) is probably geologically younger than Meraxes gigas.

All three models feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter.

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Sinraptor and Styracosaurus in the Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

As well as updating subscribers on new models, the Everything Dinosaur newsletter informs customers about the restocking of already released items that had recently sold out. For example, our latest PNSO shipment also included the Sinraptor and Styracosaurus figures.

Xinchuan the Sinraptor and Anthony the Styracosaurus have proved to be extremely popular with model collectors and dinosaur fans. Everything Dinosaur team members were able to co-ordinate the shipment of new theropod figures with the factory producing more Sinraptor and Styracosaurus figures.

A spokesperson commented:

“The PNSO range is extensive and we were delighted to bring in some favourite figures along with the latest releases.”

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

27 04, 2023

The Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain Back in Stock

By Mike|2023-04-26T21:46:36+01:00April 27th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

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.

Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex "Kiss" Mountain model. — *The popular Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Kiss” Mountain 1:35 scale replica is back in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Rebor dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animal Replicas.

Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex

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?

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.”

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26 04, 2023

A Trio of New Carcharodontosaurids

By Mike|2024-01-02T16:50:48+00:00April 26th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

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 along with the PNSO Mapusaurus and Meraxes figures. — *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.*

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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.

PNSO Lucas the Giganotosaurus dinosaur model (new for 2023). — *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.

Mila the Mapusaurus (PNSO). — *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.”

The trio of carcharodontosaurids from PNSO in stock at Everything Dinosaur. — 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.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the extensive range of PNSO dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Prehistoric Animal and Dinosaur Figures.

24 04, 2023

Beautiful Nanmu Studio Carnotaurus Images

By Mike|2024-01-02T16:51:31+00:00April 24th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

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.

Nanmu Studio Figures in India (Carnotaurus) — *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.

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.”

23 04, 2023

Celebrating St George’s Day (The Exclusive Dragon Soul Parasaurolophus)

By Mike|2024-01-02T16:52:00+00:00April 23rd, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

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.

Nanmu Studio Parasaurolophus Corpse — *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.

Nanmu Studio Dragon Soul Parasaurolophus corpse. — *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.

To view the range of Nanmu Studio Jurassic series figures, including the limited-edition Dragon Soul Parasaurolophus (Nutcracker Soldier), whilst stocks last: Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Prehistoric Animal Models.

Parasaurolophus Dinosaur Model

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.”

21 04, 2023

The Beautiful Bullyland Ammonite Model

By Mike|2024-01-02T16:55:26+00:00April 21st, 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 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.

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.

Ammonite model next to a fossil specimen. — *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.”

To view the Bullyland ammonite model (whilst stocks last) and the rest of the Bullyland range of prehistoric animal figures: Bullyland Prehistoric Animal Models.

19 04, 2023

Beasts of the Mesozoic Models Arrive

By Mike|2023-04-19T17:12:14+01:00April 19th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

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!

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.

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic articulated prehistoric animal models: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models and Replicas.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Sytracosaurus (Old Buck model). — *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.

The 1/35th scale Tyrannosaurus rex. Beasts of the Mesozoic models. — *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.*

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