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14 09, 2022

New Triceratops horridus Model Reviewed

By Mike|2024-03-09T17:07:51+00:00September 14th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur have been most impressed with the new for 2022 CollectA deluxe 1:40 scale Triceratops horridus dinosaur model. This new, horned dinosaur figure is largely based on the fossil specimen nicknamed “Horridus” which is on display at Melbourne Museum (Victoria, Australia).

Triceratops horridus

The Museums Victoria Triceratops fossils, representing some 87% of the bones from an individual animal, were excavated from Upper Cretaceous (Hell Creek Formation) deposits in Montana (USA). The bones from the tail (caudal vertebrae) were almost all present, and for the first time palaeontologists were able to accurately re-create the tail of this iconic dinosaur. The CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Triceratops figure reflects the data, and the tail is in proportion with the rest of the dinosaur model.

In addition, the excellent condition of the skull bones and the frill of this dinosaur enabled the design team at CollectA to accurately reconstruct the head of a Triceratops. The Montana specimen has the most complete skull and neck frill of any Triceratops found to date. The bones make up more than 99% of the skull skeletal material. CollectA have been able to use this skeleton to accurately depict the head and the neck frill on their dinosaur model.

The Skin of a Triceratops

The beautifully detailed skin of the CollectA T. horridus model is based on a second Triceratops fossil nicknamed “Lane” from the Lance Formation. These fossils (specimen number BHI-6273) include stunning skin impressions that indicate that Triceratops had a skin like no other known ornithishcian. Triceratops was covered in large scales, many of which were hexagonal in shape. In addition, this dinosaur had raised, conical tubercles embedded in its skin some of which were over 10 cm in diameter.

Triceratops model skin texture. — *A close-up view of the skin texture on the new for 2022 CollectA Deluxe Triceratops horridus model. The texture accurately reflects the known fossil record. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

No formal scientific paper has been published yet on the skin of “three-horned face”. These fossils are on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science (Texas).

Team members at Everything Dinosaur congratulate CollectA for creating such a magnificent Triceratops horridus dinosaur model.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric World Models and Figures.

11 09, 2022

Brilliant and Rare CollectA Deluxe 1:15 Scale Dinosaurs in Stock

By Mike|2024-03-09T17:08:24+00:00September 11th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The two CollectA deluxe 1:15 scale dinosaur models are back in stock at Everything Dinosaur. The 1:15 scale Triceratops and the 1:15 scale T. rex are available once again. These popular figures are the largest figures in the CollectA Prehistoric World model series.

CollectA 1:15 scale T. rex dinosaur model. — *The 1:15 scale Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur model from CollectA.*

The CollectA 1:15 scale Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Model

The CollectA 1:15 scale Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur model is huge! It measures 93 cm long and the end of the tail is around 44 cm off the ground. The T. rex figure is estimated to be approximately the size of a baby Tyrannosaurus rex at around a month old.

This hand-painted model is beautifully detailed, and it is presented on its own display base.

The CollectA 1:15 scale dinosaur model carry case. — The carry case for the CollectA 1:15 Triceratops and the 1:15 T. rex dinosaur model. The red dot denotes that this carry case contains the Triceratops figure. The box is huge, as are the models inside, note how small Everything Dinosaur’s bespoke cardboard boxes that they use for model packaging look in the photograph. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

The CollectA Deluxe 1:15 scale Triceratops Dinosaur Model

*The CollectA 1:15 scale Triceratops dinosaur model. A dinosaur model based on the latest scientific interpretation of an iconic ceratopsian.*

Hand-painted and with stunning, skin texture this is a Triceratops dinosaur model based on the latest scientific evidence. Both the 1:15 scale Triceratops and the 1:15 scale Tyrannosaurus rex figures have proved extremely popular with dinosaur fans and model collectors.

The Triceratops model measures 72 cm in length and those impressive brow horns are around 30 cm off the ground.

CollectA 1:15 scale model measurements. — The measurements of both the crouching T. rex and the Triceratops figures are given on the side of the model’s carry case. The 1:15 scale T. rex model measures 93 cm in length and the Triceratops is around 70 cm long. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

To view both the 1:15 Triceratops and the 1:15 T. rex figures, take a look at the CollectA Deluxe/Supreme section of Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: CollectA Deluxe/Supreme Scale Models of Prehistoric Animals.

8 09, 2022

New CollectA 1:40 Scale Triceratops Model in Stock

By Mike|2022-10-18T10:29:24+01:00September 8th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2022 CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Triceratops horridus dinosaur model is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. This dinosaur scale model is based on the most complete T. horridus fossil specimen known to science. The fossils, excavated from Hell Creek Formation deposits in Montana (USA), are now part of a major, permanent dinosaur exhibition at Melbourne Museum (Victoria, Australia).

CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Triceratops horridus

The CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Triceratops horridus is the last of the new for 2022 figures to arrive at Everything Dinosaur and continues a recent trend to have new CollectA figures named after a specific species and not a genus.

Another new for 2022 figure, the pterosaur model Pteranodon sternbergi, which came into stock at Everything Dinosaur a few months ago, also represents a distinct species. This model was introduced in this format to distinguish it from the Pteranodon (P. longiceps) in 1:15 scale.

CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon sternbergi — The new for 2022 CollectA Pteranodon sternbergi model. A very colourful replica of a Late Cretaceous pterosaur sometimes referred to as Geosternbergia. This pterosaur figures continues the CollectA trend to introduce new figures based on a named species within a genus.

Accurately Depicting the Head and Neck of a Triceratops

The exhibit at Melbourne Museum is entitled “Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs” and the Triceratops skeleton upon which this exhibition is based has been appropriately nicknamed “Horridus”. The design team at CollectA were able to use the fossilised skull of this dinosaur to help them accurately depict the head and the neck shield of this iconic ceratopsian.

The skull and neck frill of “Horridus” are the most complete of any known Triceratops specimen (more than 99% complete) and the assembled frill measures nearly 1.5 metres wide.

*A close-up view of the striking colouration on the head and neck shield of the new for 2022 CollectA Triceratops horridus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

An Articulated Lower Jaw

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that this new CollectA figure had an articulated lower jaw. The jaw can be a little stiff and it does not open very wide. To ease the jaw, the head can be dipped into hot water for 2-3 seconds to help ease the movement of this articulated component of the model.

CollectA Triceratops horridus 1:40 scale dinosaur model. — *The CollectA T. horridus ceratopsian figure in right lateral view. This Triceratops dinosaur model has an articulated lower jaw. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

The spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur added:

“The Triceratops horridus figure was one of the dinosaurs designed by the late Anthony Beeson. Anthony had explained to Everything Dinosaur how keen he was to create an updated Triceratops, a figure with skin texture reminiscent of recent fossil discoveries. He was very excited at the possibility of combining the evidence, on T. horridus skin texture, some of which remains unpublished, with the new anatomical details revealed by the Melbourne Museum specimen.”

CollectA Triceratops horridus 1:40 scale dinosaur model in anterior view. — *The new for 2022 CollectA T. horridus dinosaur model in 1:40 scale (anterior view). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

To view the large range of CollectA prehistoric animal scale models available from Everything Dinosaur including horned dinosaur models: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Figures.

5 09, 2022

The New PNSO Fergus the Acrocanthosaurus Model

By Mike|2024-03-22T07:05:34+00:00September 5th, 2022|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

This year, (2022) PNSO added a replica of the Early Cretaceous theropod dinosaur Acrocanthosaurus to their popular mid-size model range. Say hello, to PNSO Fergus the Acrocanthosaurus. It is a wonderful replica of a member of the Carcharodontosauridae known from the United States of America.

PNSO Acrocanthosaurus (left lateral view). — *The PNSO Acrocanthosaurus has been skilfully modelled and shows superb skin texture and detail. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

A Detailed Dinosaur Model

The figure has been beautifully painted, and it has an articulated lower jaw and a clear, plastic support stand to assist with display. The figure measures over 32 centimetres long, and those skilfully recreated lacrimal crests are some 10.5 cm off the ground. It is a stunning replica of a super-sized predator.

A close-up view of the head of the PNSO Acrocanthosaurus model. — A close-up view of the head of the PNSO Fergus the Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur model. The model has been given prominent lacrimal crests and the digits are correctly proportioned. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Sci-Art Poster and Colour Booklet

The figure has been so well made that it can stand on a solid, flat surface without the need of the clear, plastic display stand that comes with the dinosaur model. Fergus the Acrocanthosaurus is also supplied with a sci-art poster and a 64-page, fully illustrated colour booklet.

PNSO Acrocanthosaurus in left lateral view. — There is much to be admired about this Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur model. It is so well balanced that it can stand on a solid surface without the need of the clear, plastic support. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

*The PNSO Fergus the Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur model with its support stand. The figure has an articulated jaw. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We are delighted that PNSO have added a replica of an Acrocanthosaurus to their mid-size model range. As far as we at Everything Dinosaur are aware, Acrocanthosaurus atokensis is the only member of the Carcharodontosauridae known from the United States. A theropod named and described in 2012 known as Siats meekerorum might be a member of the related family the Neovenatoridae, which along with the Carcharodontosauridae make up the Carcharodontosauria clade, but the taxonomic position of Siats remains uncertain. However, Acrocanthosaurus was an apex predator, and it deserves to be included in the exciting PNSO model range.”

A view of the new for 2022 PNSO Fergus the Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur model. The model is perfectly proportioned and reflects the known A. atokensis fossil material. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

To view the PNSO Fergus the Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur model and the rest of the PNSO range of prehistoric animal models and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models and Figures.

31 08, 2022

Rare Red Papo Styracosaurus Model in Stock

By Mike|2024-05-28T15:12:29+01:00August 31st, 2022|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 limited quantity of the now retired red Papo Styracosaurus dinosaur model. This rare figure is available (whilst stocks last).

To view the range of Papo prehistoric animal figures in stock on Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Papo “Les Dinosaures” Models and Figures.

Papo red Styracosaurus dinosaur model. — Everything Dinosaur have been able to obtain some Papo red Styracosaurus dinosaur models. This model has been retired, but Everything Dinosaur has been able to source some figures from the factory. Available whilst stocks last. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Red Papo Styracosaurus

The Papo red Styracosaurus has been retired. Production stopped a while ago, however, the dedicated team members at Everything Dinosaur were able to source a few models with the collaboration of their chums at Papo.

The Papo red Styracosaurus model. — *The Papo red Styracosaurus dinosaur model (right lateral view). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Originally introduced into the Papo “Les Dinosaures” range back in 2011, this popular horned dinosaur figure is being replaced by a green colour variant. A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated that as model collectors themselves, they can understand how customers feel if a model is retired and out of production before they have had the chance to add it to their collection.

The spokesperson explained:

“We have worked tirelessly to source a limited number of these rare red Styracosaurus figures. We have done this to help and support our customers. We have also ensured that although this figure is rare, we have not put it on-line at a ridiculous price, we know how other platforms rapidly raise their prices once they realise a model is out of production.”

Papo red Styracosaurus (anterior view). — *Papo red Styracosaurus in anterior view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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

Papo Product Packaging

The Papo red Styracosaurus figure will be supplied by Everything Dinosaur in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. This is different from the normal Papo packaging and reflects the fact that only a few of these replicas were at the factory. Each model is contained in its own re-sealable and therefore re-useable plastic packaging.

The Papo red Styracosaurus in its plastic bag. The model is out of production but Everything Dinosaur has been able to obtain a limited quantity. Please note as the models are rare, they are supplied in special plastic bags, which can be re-used if required – a bonus! The Papo red Styracosaurus model is available whilst stocks last. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

30 08, 2022

A Trio of Remarkable CollectA Cephalopods

By Mike|2024-04-13T09:01:21+01:00August 30th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Animal News Stories, Everything Dinosaur Products, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Time to praise CollectA for adding some superb replicas of prehistoric cephalopods to the “Prehistoric Life” model collection including a Pleuroceras ammonite, a nautilus and a Cooperoceras replica.

A trio of CollectA cephalopod models. — A terrific trio of CollectA cephalopod figures. The new for 2022 Palaeozoic nautiloid Cooperoceras (left), the Pleuroceras ammonite model (centre) and a replica of the extant Nautilus pompilius (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

The picture (above) shows the bizarre Palaeozoic nautiloid Cooperoceras (left). The CollectA Pleuroceras ammonite (centre) a replica of a geographically widespread ammonite known from Lower Jurassic strata and on the right is a replica of the extant, chambered nautilus N. pompilius, which is distantly related to Cooperoceras.

Marvellous Molluscs

The Cephalopoda (cephalopods) are a class within the huge Mollusca phylum. The cephalopods which include extant squid, cuttlefish and octopi as well as extinct forms such as ammonites and indeed belemnites, only make up a small proportion of the genera within the Mollusca. The most successful molluscs in terms of the number of species and habitat range are the gastropods (slugs and snails). It has been calculated that more than three-quarters of all the molluscs known to science are members of the Gastropoda class. The Mollusca phylum is itself, the second largest phyla within the Kingdom Animalia (the largest being the Arthropoda).

Still, that is enough musing about invertebrate taxonomy for now, it is just great to be able to stock a fabulous selection of cephalopod models, including this trio of CollectA cephalopods.

CollectA Pleuroceras ammonite model. — *CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Size Pleuroceras ammonite model. One of several excellent replicas of extinct cephalopods in the CollectA “Prehistoric Life” model series.*

CollectA Age of Dinosaurs “Prehistoric Life” Figures

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised CollectA for producing such a wide range of prehistoric animal figures. The cephalopod models have proved particularly popular with fossil collectors, they have been able to add a replica of the living animal to their fossil display cabinets.

To view the trio of CollectA cephalopods and the rest of the prehistoric animal models in the not-to-scale CollectA series: CollectA Prehistoric Life Models and Figures.

25 08, 2022

An Important Development – Felixstowe Port Strikes Could Affect Christmas Retail

By Mike|2024-05-12T07:28:20+01:00August 25th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

Industrial action at the Port of Felixstowe could have an impact on the availability of goods, including Everything Dinosaur’s range of prehistoric animal models and figures in the crucial sales period leading up to Christmas.

Recently, staff at Felixstowe Port, one of the busiest ports in Europe, started industrial action in a dispute over pay. If the dispute is not resolved and further strike action follows, this could have an impact on the range of items available and inventory in the vital retail period – quarter 4.

The Port of Felixstowe

The Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s biggest and busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe. It handles over 4 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) per year, around 2,000 container ships, including some of the biggest vessels afloat, unload at Felixstowe each year. The port is a vital component of Britain’s commercial infrastructure. If industrial action continues into the autumn, then this could cause significant disruption to already stretched supply chains in the lead up to Christmas.

All sorts of sectors of the UK economy could be affected including legal importers of prehistoric animal models and figures such as Everything Dinosaur.

A spokesperson from the UK-based company commented:

“We continue to monitor the situation and we are working closely with our freight forwarding contacts to mitigate the impact of any disruption to supplies and minimise any inconvenience for our customers.”

Some of the prehistoric animal figures stocked by Everything Dinosaur. — *Examples of the huge range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal models and figures stocked by Everything Dinosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Shop Early for Christmas

Whilst alternative ports are a possibility, continued and prolonged industrial action at Felixstowe could have a knock-on effect for the UK supply chain and result in a shortage of products available in shops. Commentators have advised that customers shop early for Christmas as one way of minimising the potential impact of these strikes.

The spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that as the company had their own warehouse, they had been able to build up considerable stock of prehistoric animal models and figures as well as dinosaur toys. It was stressed that deliveries to the warehouse were still taking place.

Shipping containers at the Port of Felixstowe (UK) — The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s biggest and busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe. Amongst the huge volumes of goods handled by the Port, there are shipping containers with dinosaur and prehistoric animal models shipped into the UK by Everything Dinosaur. Picture credit: Port of Felixstowe.

The Everything Dinosaur spokesperson added:

“We do have shipments arriving at Felixstowe and there are shipments already scheduled and further ones being planned. We have been able to build up our inventory and we currently have thousands of items in stock which should provide some reassurance to our customers.”

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of the Head of Corporate Affairs at the Port of Felixstowe in the compilation of this article.

24 08, 2022

New PNSO Torosaurus Aubrey and Dabei Models

By Mike|2024-03-22T07:05:58+00:00August 24th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Earlier this year, (spring 2022), PNSO announced that they would be adding a 1:35 scale replica of an adult Torosaurus and juvenile to their scientific art series. The PNSO Aubrey and Dabei Torosaurus models are in stock and have been proving to be very popular amongst dinosaur fans and model collectors.

PNSO Torosaurus pair in right lateral view. — PNSO Torosaurus dinosaur models in 1:35 scale – Torosaurus Aubrey and Dabei. The baby Torosaurus figure stands close to the adult which is offering protection to the young horned dinosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Torosaurus Figures in 1/35th Scale

The Torosaurus pair (Aubrey and Dabei) are part of the highly successful 1:35 scale scientific art models series from PNSO. Torosaurus is the second ceratopsian to be featured after the initial introduction of the Triceratops figure (Doyle).

Aubrey, the adult Torosaurus measures an impressive 23 cm in length. The beautiful headshield with its stunning eyespots over the fenestrae stands over 12 cm off the ground. The baby Torosaurus (Dabei) measures approximately 5.5 cm long.

PNSO Aubrey the Torosaurus model. — The PNSO Torosaurus 1:35 scale dinosaur model (Aubrey) shown in anterior view. The headshield eyespots and spectacular colouration of this figure are highlighted. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Torosaurus latus

Torosaurus (T. latus) was formally named and described in 1891 (Othniel Charles Marsh), and is one of the largest, and youngest of the chasmosaurine horned dinosaurs known to science. Fossils have been ascribed to this genus from Upper Cretaceous deposits from both the USA and Canada, although the identification of some of these specimens as Torosaurus fossils remains controversial.

Compared to the closely related Triceratops, fossils of Torosaurus are much rarer.

A juvenile Torosaurus model. — A close-up view of the baby Torosaurus model included in the PNSO model set. Behind Dabei the front foot of Aubrey can be seen, it provides a scale for this juvenile Torosaurus model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Twenty Scientific Art Posters

The PNSO Aubrey and Dabei Torosaurus models are supplied with a 48-page, fully illustrated booklet, 7 drawing cards and twenty scientific art posters featuring the two dinosaur figures.

Torosaurus dinosaur models (PNSO) — *The PNSO Torosaurus pair (Aubrey and Dabei) shown in right lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

PNSO have earned a deserved reputation for the breadth and depth of their prehistoric animal model range. To view the wide range of PNSO figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models and Figures.

23 08, 2022

Illustrating the Magnificent and Beautiful Cooperoceras

By Mike|2024-05-12T07:29:28+01:00August 23rd, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page|0 Comments

CollectA have supplied Everything Dinosaur with some further images of their new for 2022 prehistoric animal figures including a life reconstruction of the CollectA Cooperoceras model. Part of the CollectA Prehistoric World “Other Prehistoric Animals” series, the replica of Cooperoceras (C. texanum) is shown against a seascape backdrop.

New for 2022 CollectA Cooperoceras replica. — *The new for 2022 CollectA Prehistoric Life Popular Cooperoceras model depicted in a shallow marine environment.*

Cooperoceras was an early nautiloid with a shell measuring approximately 4 inches (10 cm) long and 3 inches (7.5 cm) high. Its fossils are associated with Upper Carboniferous and Permian marine strata. The type species C. texanum was collected from the Glass Mountains and Sierra Diablo areas of Texas. These deposits contain many cephalopod fossils, and they were laid down in a shallow marine environment. The presence of photosynthesising plants in background of the Cooperoceras seascape indicate that the design team at CollectA wanted to portray Cooperoceras as a shallow water genus.

Cooperoceras along with other nautiloids is regarded as an important zonal fossil by invertebrate palaeontologists. It helps scientists to correlate the relative ages of geographically distant strata based on the fossil specimens contained therein.

A Cooperoceras Fact Sheet

Everything Dinosaur commissioned an illustration of this Palaeozoic cephalopod which could be used in a fact sheet sent out with sales of this new for 2022 CollectA model.

Cooperoceras illustrated. — *The illustration of the Palaeozoic nautiloid Cooperoceras (C. texanum). The artwork was commissioned by Everything Dinosaur for use in the company’s Cooperoceras fact sheet.*

The function of the recurvant spines on the shell remains a mystery, although they are thought to have played a role in defence or possibly denoted sexual maturity.

CollectA are to be congratulated for introducing a range of prehistoric animal replicas that represent iconic fossil invertebrates. In recent years, the company has produced a trilobite (Redlichia rex), a model of an Orthoceras, a belemnite and a replica of the extant Horseshoe crab. Furthermore, an ammonite model (Pleuroceras) and a model of the pearly nautilus have been added to the CollectA series.

CollectA Arthropods and Cephalopods new for 2020. — *CollectA arthropods and cephalopods.*

To view the range of CollectA Popular prehistoric world models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: CollectA Prehistoric World Models and Figures.

21 08, 2022

The New Papo Young Smilodon Model is Reviewed

By Mike|2024-05-12T07:30:04+01:00August 21st, 2022|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 received stock of the new Papo young Smilodon model. This sabre-toothed cat figure was one of two models scheduled to be introduced by Papo last year. However, like many manufacturers, the global pandemic and issues with logistics had delayed the introduction of this prehistoric mammal figure.

The Papo Megalodon (Otodus megalodon) * arrived in September 2021, the young Smilodon was subject to further delays, but this new replica has safely arrived at Everything Dinosaur’s UK warehouse.

Papo Model Colouration

The actual figures are slightly darker than the studio image supplied by Papo. The colouration of a figure can be influenced by the camera settings, the lighting and even the device on which the image is viewed. However, the young Smilodon figure does tend to be a little darker than the official Papo image suggests.

Papo Smilodon (young sabre-toothed cat) — *Papo young Smilodon model.*

The image (above), is one of the official Papo product images. In contrast, the image below shows a studio shot of the model taken by a team member at Everything Dinosaur. The difference in colouration could reflect different lighting conditions and camera settings.

2109 – The Number of the Beast

The Papo young Smilodon, or to use the term most familiar with our French chums – “le Papo jeune Smilodon”, has the number 2109 stamped on the lowermost portion of the flank. We suspect that this is the batch number, it being a legal requirement so that production batches can be traced, if there ever was a need to recall them.

Model Measurements

The Papo young Smilodon figure measures approximately 9.5 cm in length and the ears of this hand-painted figure stand around 5 cm off the ground. This is the third Smilodon (Sabre-toothed cat) replica figure to be added to the Papo “Les Dinosaures” range after the adult Smilodon (2011) and the maned, Papo roaring Smilodon (2017).

Papo Megalodon (Otodus megalodon) * – to read Everything Dinosaurs review of this prehistoric shark figure from September 2021: Papo The Megalodon Shark Model.

Papo Young Smilodon

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that the figure was proving to be extremely popular with Papo model collectors, the black lines around the eyes of the model reminded team members of the eyeliner used in ancient Egyptian culture. Cats are among the most iconic animals in ancient Egyptian art and culture. The feline goddess Bastet is perhaps the best-known. Bastet is associated with wishes for family well-being and health as well as protection from danger.

To view the Papo young Smilodon and the rest of the prehistoric animal models available from Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Papo Prehistoric Mammal Models, Pterosaurs and Dinosaur Figures.