In early November, Sue and I welcomed Ben Thomas and Doug James to our offices and warehouse.  Ben has a Master’s degree in Palaeontology from the University of Portsmouth (England). He and his friend Doug create popular science videos for their YouTube channel which has nearly three-quarters of a million subscribers.  They wanted to visit Everything Dinosaur and to learn more about the Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex model. Is this model, designed by award-winning palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax, in collaboration with renowned palaeo-reconstruction artist Bob Nicholls the most accurate T. rex reconstruction to date?

The Most Accurate T. rex Reconstruction to Date – Video Review

We were joined by digital sculptor Glen Southern who provided Ben and Doug with a guide to how our figure was created.  The duo interviewed myself, Sue and Glen.  In addition, they shot plenty of footage of the model and of the Everything Dinosaur warehouse.  They even flew a small drone around to get some intriguing aerial shots.

Ben and Doug have created a most informative video.  It provides insights into the design and highlights the digital sculpting process. Furthermore, I got to discuss the complex painting scheme. Bob Nicholls devised an extremely complicated colour scheme for our model.  It is perhaps, the most complicated painting scheme devised for a replica of a dinosaur.  Bob wanted to give our theropod countershading, an ability to blend into its background (crypsis camouflage) and in addition, to hint as motion dazzle and other aspects of behaviour.

Video credit: Ben G Thomas

It is a fantastic video.  Rarely has such a Tyrannosaurus rex figure been given so much attention. With all the work that has gone into our range, there is plenty to talk about.  Ben and Doug create popular science videos.  They wanted to learn more about our first dinosaur model.   Their YouTube channel is extremely popular!  They aim to educate and inform.

To visit the YouTube channel of Ben Thomas and Doug James: Making Videos About Life and Science.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur discussed with Ben our eco-friendly packaging.  Our T. rex is the first dinosaur model in the world to have a digital product passport. Single use plastics have been removed, all the packaging materials are recyclable.  The beautiful box is green and so is our dinosaur!

Sue Judd from Everything Dinosaur in discussion with influencer Ben Thomas highlighting the fully compostable product tray into which the T. rex figure is packed. All the Everything Dinosaur Evolution packaging is fully recyclable. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Examining the Digital Design Process from Artwork to a Finished Figure

Acclaimed digital designer Glen Southern of SouthernGFX explained how he created the three-dimensional figure by referencing theropod anatomy.  He provided an outline of the complexities of sculpting such an iconic animal.  His role in the team is to sculpt and produce the final digital output that then forms the basis for the production model. Glen worked closely with Bob Nicholls. Bob created “turnarounds” views of the figure from numerous angles. From the blocking out phase Glen explained how he gradually developed the model and created the figure based on the fossil record.

The project to create this Tyrannosaurus rex has already received an award “Excellence in Collaboration” with the Chamber of Commerce. It is already an award-winning dinosaur model

Sue from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“It was fun working with Doug and Ben making video.  I enjoyed talking about the sustainability of our product and how we selected materials to reduce waste and remove single use plastic.  It was great to see their reaction when they unboxed our Tyrannosaurus rex.”

To view the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex figures (Collector’s and Founder’s edition): Everything Dinosaur Evolution.

The journey towards the new for 2025 Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex model has been long.  This model range has been years in development.  Today, we take a look at an extremely important model.  The first ever proof of concept figure we produced.  This is a 3D printed figure made in collaboration with the engineering department at Liverpool John Moores University.  The Everything Dinosaur proof of concept T. rex represents a milestone for us.

This model demonstrated that we had the ability to take a two-dimensional design and to create a data file enabling us to make scientifically accurate scale models.

A small but extremely accurate figure was the start of our journey.  It demonstrated that we had proof of concept.

Recently, Mike from Everything Dinosaur made a YouTube short highlighting this remarkable figure.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

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The First Everything Dinosaur Proof of Concept Model

The proof of concept model was printed to demonstrate that the development processes that we had in place would work.  It provided tangible evidence that we were capable of making dinosaur models.

From this proof of concept, we were able to design and develop EDE001 the first dinosaur model in the Everything Dinosaur Evolution model range.

Introducing Everything Dinosaur Evolution. A stunning range of prehistoric animal models developed by following the fossil evidence. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To learn more about Everything Dinosaur Evolution: Everything Dinosaur Evolution.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Once we had successfully demonstrated proof of concept, we had the confidence to continue our development plans. Our thanks to the wonderful engineering team at Liverpool John Moores University.  Without their technical input we would never have been able to introduce our own range of prehistoric animal models.”

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Models.

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution video has been launched. A special 16:9 ratio format is premiered on the Everything Dinosaur blog site.  A teaser trailer for this new range of prehistoric animal models has been posted up onto our social media platforms.  However, for our blog we wanted to provide readers with a special 16:9 ratio format version.

In this short video (55 seconds duration), we provide a brief insight into Everything Dinosaur Evolution.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution Video

Everything Dinosaur Evolution is a new range of fantastic prehistoric animal models and figures. We are following the fossil evidence to produce incredibly detailed, highly collectable scale models. This project is a collaboration between acclaimed palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax, award-winning digital sculptor Glen Southern and renowned palaeo-reconstruction artist Bob Nicholls. Let’s change the world one dinosaur model at a time!

For more details and to join the evolution: Learn More About Everything Dinosaur Evolution.

Sue from Everything Dinosaur commented that this project was the realisation of a dream for all the team members.  The first figure to be introduced to the range would be a 1:33 scale model of Tyrannosaurus rex.

Sue added:

“We want to stay true to the science.  Each series of four figures in this new range will represent a specific geological formation.  Hell Creek is the first visited.  The first four figures made will represent dinosaurs from this famous formation.  Moreover, it is our aim to produce a community of dinosaur models for the model collecting community.”

Introducing Everything Dinosaur Evolution. A stunning range of prehistoric animal models developed by following the fossil evidence. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution video is just one of the ways collectors can engage with this new range of figures.  For example, Everything Dinosaur want to hear from dinosaur fans what geological formation they should explore next.

Visit the Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

Recently, Everything Dinosaur created a YouTube short about the new articulated Nanmu Studio figures.  These six theropod models have numerous points of articulation.  They have been skilfully crafted, and all six figures are popular with collectors.  As a result, we wanted to highlight these models in a brief video.  The video was posted on-line earlier this week.  It was posted onto our social media pages.  In addition, we wrote a short blog post that featured the video: New Nanmu Studio Articulated Dinosaur Figures in Stock.

Some of the new, articulated Nanmu Studio figures that feature in the Everything Dinosaur YouTube short. Beautiful, theropod models with multiple points of articulation. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Producing a Script for the Video Subtitles

Accurate subtitles are essential when it comes to making video content more accessible. Automatic AI generated subtitles are helpful and promote inclusivity. However, the complex dinosaur names and terms featured in our videos often lead to errors in the automatic subtitles. We at Everything Dinosaur recognise we make videos for a diverse audience. We want to be as inclusive as possible. By providing accurate and meaningful subtitles, we can help those viewers who are hard of hearing or deaf to fully engage with our content.

So, we manually created our own subtitles for this YouTube short.

Here it is:

Hi, Everything Dinosaur here.

There has been a trend recently in dinosaur model collecting for the production of articulated prehistoric animal figures.

Do you want to look at some of the latest?

Such as….

This one here.

Stick around we’ll tell you more.

There is a pause in the video at this point permitting a transition to more footage of the Nanmu Studio figures.

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Articulated Nanmu Studio Figures

The subtitles script went onto highlight individual models:

These are the Nanmu Studio articulated dinosaur figures.

The V-rex Dark Moon Queen has an incredible 28 points of articulation.

Here’s the first “raptor” Tiger Blade and next to it, the stunning Carnotaurus Ranger Red Two Horns figure.

Then, we have the second “raptor” Shadow Blade with the second Carnotaurus Broken Horn Demon.

All stunning Nanmu figures.

Beautiful Nanmu Studio articulated dinosaur figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Nanmu Studio Figures.

Producing precise and accurate subtitles helps. It is about eliminating barriers. Additionally, subtitles can assist our social media followers and customers who do not have English as a first language. They may find it easier to understand the narrative if it is provided in written form.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“Precise and well-written subtitles can foster inclusivity. Furthermore, it is about respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Subtitles help all viewers connect with our videos. For us, it is about promoting a sense of community and belonging. Ultimately, quality subtitles enrich the viewer’s experience and demonstrate our commitment to equality.”

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

The six, new Nanmu Studio articulated dinosaurs are now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. There are two “raptors” as well as Carnotaurus Ranger and V-rex.  The V-rex figure is the Studio’s version of the Hollywood creation Vastatosaurus.  This is a tyrannosaur that featured in the 2005 film remake of “King Kong”.  Vastatosaurus is thought to be a descendant of the Late Cretaceous tyrannosaurs like T. rex.  Thanks to these articulated figures, model collectors can make their own stop-motion Vastatosaurus movies!

Nanmu Studio Articulated Dinosaurs

On the subject of movies, Everything Dinosaur has made a YouTube short to celebrate the arrival of these figures.  Our sixty second video highlights the product packaging and shows the two Velociraptors and the two V-rex figures.  In addition, the Carnotaurus pair (Broken Horn Demon and Red Two Horns) are featured.  Sixty seconds to highlight six new, articulated dinosaur figures.  Between these models there are one hundred and fifty-four points of articulation!

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Nanmu Studio figures in stock: Nanmu Studio Dinosaur Models.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“These are fantastic, articulated dinosaur models.  We have been busy sorting out orders for customers.  However, we wanted to produce a short video highlighting these figures and the colourful artwork on the packaging.”

Ranger Carnotaurus, “Raptors” and a Pair of V-rex

Nanmu Studio have chosen to produce articulated theropod figures.  Each model has multiple articulation points.  For example, the “raptors” Tiger Blade and Shadow Blade have twenty-three points of articulation each.  In contrast, the Vastatosaurus figures have a whopping twenty-eight points of articulation.

The pair of articulated Vastatosaurus figures from Nanmu Studio. Dark Moon Queen (reddish colour) is in the foreground. The model entitled Scarface Black is in the background. Two beautiful, articulated Nanmu Studio figures.

The two Carnotaurus Ranger figures have twenty-one points of articulation.  One model is entitled “Red Two Horns”, the second darker figure is named “Broken Horn Demon”.  This figure has a battle-damaged horn on its head.

The two articulated Nanmu Studio Carnotaurus Ranger models (Broken Horn Demon and Red Two Horns).

Mike added:

“The Carnotaurus Ranger Broken Horn Demon has a broken left horn.  In contrast, the other figure has both horns intact.  These models are the same sculpt.  However, they have different paint schemes.  For example, the darker Carnotaurus has amazing green eyes.”

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

CollectA are introducing seven new prehistoric animal models this year (2025).  Six of these figures are scale models.  The exception is the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Furcatoceratops model.  At Everything Dinosaur, we enjoy highlighting new figures.  We have made a YouTube short highlighting these new CollectA prehistoric animal models.  In sixty seconds, we outline what is coming in and when it is likely to be in stock.

The seven, new for 2025 CollectA prehistoric animal models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe models in stock: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models.

The not-to-scale range of CollectA prehistoric animal models: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Prehistoric Life Range.

We have produced a YouTube short to celebrate these seven amazing CollectA prehistoric animal figures.  We congratulate CollectA for introducing such an eclectic group of figures. After all, these figures span a vast track of deep time.  There is the Jaekelopterus (J. rhenaniae) from the Devonian, as well as the Giant Short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) which lived during the Pleistocene.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models for 2025

Here is the list of new CollectA figures:

• The Age of Dinosaurs Popular Furcatoceratops model.
• A CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Giant Short-faced bear.
• 1:40 scale Ingentia prima (sauropod).
• A wonderful 1:20 scale replica of the giant eurypterid Jaekelopterus (J. rhenaniae).
• The 1:40 scale Maip macrothorax (giant megaraptorid).
• A 1:20 scale “terror bird” – Phorusrhacos.
• 1:40 scale Gallimimus figure.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We had fun making the YouTube short.  The video is just under sixty seconds long.  That’s not long when it comes to discussing these new CollectA prehistoric animal models.  A picture speaks a thousand words.  So, hopefully, the visuals will help collectors and give them an opportunity for an early view of these new models.”

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Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.

Dinosaur model collectors and fans of Rebor figures have been contacting Everything Dinosaur.  We have been emailed with dinosaur fans seeking advice on assembling the tail.  The Rebor T. rex Cream models have been beautifully crafted.  However, inserting the tail into the body can be a bit tricky.  It can take considerable force.  If you are careless, you might damage those small T. rex arms.  Not to worry, we have put together a short, five-minute YouTube video that provides advice.  Furthermore, we demonstrate how to insert the tail.  In addition, we show how the arms can be positioned for display.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Rebor figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models and Figures.

Assembling the Rebor T. rex Cream Figures – A Video Guide

Our video lasts a little over five minutes.  It includes our top tips for assembling the Rebor Cream “Mountain” and “Skull Walker” models. Inserting the tail and posing the arms without any fuss.

Video Contents:

0:00 – Introduction.
0:43 – Subscribe!
0:54 – Unpacking your figure.
1:38 – Inserting the Tail.
3:01 – Apply some Heat!
3:39 – Moving the Arms.
4:18 – Where to Buy?
4:39 – “Skull Walker” or “Mountain” which figure do you prefer?

To visit the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Model Videos.

Mike the narrator of the video commented:

“We hope this video helps.  As well as showing how to assemble the Rebor T. rex Cream models, we demonstrate that these figures can stand on a flat surface unaided.  However, we recommend that collectors use the transparent display stand that is supplied with these models.”

The Rebor T. rex Cream “Skull Walker” figure can stand on a flat surface without the transparent support stand. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

“Skull Walker” or “Mountain” Which Model do you Prefer?

Towards the end of our video, we pose a question.  Which is your favourite Cream figure?  Are you a fan of the “Skull Walker” model or do you like the “Mountain” variant?

Whichever figure you prefer, when it comes to Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex models there are plenty of exciting figures to choose from.

Visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Figures and Toys.

The fantastic Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex Cream “Mountain” and “Skull Walkers” have arrived. Struggling to insert the tail piece? Our next video will demonstrate how to assemble your Rebor figure. It will be up soon! The next Everything Dinosaur YouTube video will provide advice on how to assemble these amazing Rebor replicas.

Everything Dinosaur’s next YouTube video will provide a guide to assembling the new Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “Cream” figures. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Visit the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel for more helpful videos: Everything Dinosaur on YouTube.

These beautiful 1:35 scale theropod figures require assembling. The tail must be inserted into the body. In addition, the moveable arms can be stiff and difficult to move, we demonstrate how to set up these models.

Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex Cream “Mountain” and “Skull Walker”

The figures measure an impressive forty-two centimetres in length. The head height is around fifteen centimetres.  Each model has an articulated lower jaw and moveable arms.  In addition, the figures have flexible tails. They are supplied with a clear, plastic support stand.

The video will demonstrate how to insert the tail, adjust the jaw if necessary and to ease the moveable arms into place. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Rebor figures in stock: Rebor Models and Figures.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“It can be a struggle to insert the tail.  We demonstrate how to do this without too much effort. In addition, we show how to ease the forelimbs of this detailed figure into place.”

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models and Toys.