All about dinosaurs, fossils and prehistoric animals by Everything Dinosaur team members.
29 04, 2024

Preparing the Beautiful Natural History Museum Evolution Garden

By |2024-04-29T22:21:21+01:00April 29th, 2024|Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal News Stories, Dinosaur Fans, Geology, Main Page|0 Comments

Whilst in London, team members took the opportunity to check on the progress of the London Natural History Museum’s evolution garden.  The five-acre site around the main entrance is being converted into a series of gardens for visitors.  A significant portion of the land is being developed into an evolution garden.  It will lead visitors through five hundred million years of Earth’s history.

Natural History Museum Evolution garden

Tree ferns have been planted to mimic typical flora of the early Mesozoic. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Evolution Garden at the London Natural History Museum

The garden will tell the story of life on Earth. Visitors walking through the site will be taken on a journey from the Cambrian to recent times. The journey will plot evolution during the Phanerozoic Eon (visible life).  From the Cambrian explosion through to the evolution of terrestrial life and the amazing dinosaurs.  The landscape will gradually fill with plants, trees, reptiles, birds and mammals including placentals such as Homo sapiens.

A new weatherproof cast of the Natural History Museum’s much-loved Diplodocus will feature.  It will take centre stage in a Jurassic garden filled with tree ferns and cycads.

A Diplodocus dinosaur model.

Natural History Museum Diplodocus dinosaur model (Dippy).

The picture (above) shows a Diplodocus model from the Natural History Museum model series. This range is due to be retired.

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

To Immerse Yourself in Nature

The plan is to provide a natural space for visitors as well as providing information on our planet’s history.  Raised ponds will be available to permit access for all to pond dipping activities.  There will be several paths and lots of seating.  Visitors can immerse themselves in nature.

Natural History Museum Evolution garden

The huge slate and limestone walls of the garden take visitors on a tour of deep geological time. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We took the opportunity to see how work was progressing on the evolution garden.  The construction workers had planted most of the tree ferns. There was still a lot of work to do such as laying out the paths and getting into place the tactile exhibits.”

Natural History Museum Evolution garden

Work continues on the Natural History Museum Evolution garden. The gardens should be open to the public in the summer (2024). Picture credit; Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Despite the poor weather, the site continues to be transformed.  The gardens are due to be opened in the summer (2024).  By helping to explain changes that have occurred on our planet in the past and how life responded, we can plan for the future.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Dinosaur Gifts.

28 04, 2024

How Accurate are Dinosaur Models?

By |2024-04-21T09:19:06+01:00April 28th, 2024|Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Dinosaur models are extremely popular today.  However, how accurate are dinosaur models? Or do they reflect the scientific inaccuracies of yesteryear?

In 1824 the first dinosaur was scientifically described (Megalosaurus bucklandii).  This dinosaur and others such as Iguanodon and the armoured dinosaur Hylaeosaurus were described before the term Dinosauria came into being.  With the Great Exhibition of 1851 being moved to South London under the direction of the Crystal Palace Company, the sculptor Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was employed to create life-size prehistoric animal statues to populate the site.  It is thought that the first commercial prehistoric animal figures were commissioned due to the popularity of the sculptures created by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins.  They were designed to help educate and inform.

The Megalosaurus dinosaur at Crystal Palace Park.

The Megalosaurus statue at Crystal Palace a dinosaur from 1854.  Megalosaurus was the first dinosaur to be scientifically described (1824).  Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was commissioned to build life-size statues to populate the grounds of the new site for the Great Exhibition.  These statues proved to be so popular with the public that models of these figures were offered for sale. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

How Accurate are Dinosaur Models?

Many dinosaur models today are manufactured with the same lofty ambitions – to educate and inform.  However, the majority are aimed at children and designed for creative, imaginative play.  The makers of these models can still strive for scientific accuracy, to create a figure that reflects current scientific thinking.  To their credit, many manufacturers do achieve a high degree of accuracy with their products.  As our ideas about dinosaurs have changed, then so have dinosaur toys and models changed to reflect these developments.

Comparing T. rex figures for the tyrannosaur's feathers book launch.

How our perceptions regarding Tyrannosaurus rex have changed. A model from the 1970s compared to a Safari Ltd feathered Tyrannosaurus rex (2015). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Megalosaurus bucklandii

Numerous models of Megalosaurus bucklandii have been produced over the years.  This Jurassic theropod may not be as well-known as the likes of Tyrannosaurus rex, but Megalosaurus models do reflect changes in how we perceive the Dinosauria in general.  For example, the London Natural History Museum commissioned a range of dinosaur figures.  These models were designed under the stewardship of Professor Paul Barrett.

The Megalosaurus model in the range is more than twenty years old. It does show the dinosaur with its tail off the ground, an accurate reflection of dinosaur posture.  Megalosaurus is depicted as a biped.  The quadrupedal stance assumed by Sir Richard Owen and reflected in the Crystal Palace dinosaurs has gone.  The feet are oversized. This is a common issue with dinosaur models.  The feet are made bigger so that the model is more stable.

Natural History Museum Megalosaurus dinosaur model.

It might be the 200th anniversary of the scientific description of Megalosaurus, but the Natural History Museum Megalosaurus figure is still going out of production. Perhaps it will be replaced with a new line which might include an updated Megalosaurus model.  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The model manufacturer CollectA introduced an updated version of Megalosaurus bucklandii in 2021.  It replaced a Megalosaurus figure that had been introduced a decade earlier.  The body proportions are different, and the dinosaur has lips.  The position of the arms has changed, and the model has some quills running along the back of its tail.  This is a more accurate reflection of the science of palaeontology.  Although the designer has still used their imagination to help develop this figure.

A review of the CollectA 2021 Megalosaurus figure: CollectA Megalosaurus Model Reviewed.

CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Megalosaurus in Ambush

The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Megalosaurus in ambush figure. The muted tones would have provided excellent camouflage for this Jurassic hunter. How accurate are dinosaur models?  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Dinosaur Models.

Our Views About Dinosaurs Have Changed

Our understanding of the Dinosauria has changed dramatically since the middle of the 19th century. When Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was designing his statues the science of palaeontology was very much in its infancy.  Sir Richard Owen, who was later to help establish what we now refer to as the London Natural History Museum acted as the scientific consultant for the project.  The trend for consulting palaeontologists to help design dinosaur models continues today. So, when determining how accurate are dinosaur models, some models do not reflect modern scientific thinking.  However, there are many dinosaur models in the market that do.

Today, customers have a lot of choice when it comes to prehistoric animal figures.  There are lots of manufacturers.  Some are better than others, but there is a growing trend to produce prehistoric animal models that at least attempt to reflect some of the latest ideas from palaeontologists.

For dinosaur models and prehistoric animal figures: Find Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Model Ranges.

27 04, 2024

Rebor Dinosaur Models Make a Fantastic Display

By |2024-04-19T13:49:41+01:00April 27th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Our thanks to model collector and dinosaur fan Carl who sent into Everything Dinosaur some photographs of his Rebor dinosaur models on display.  The cabinet is packed with excellent prehistoric animal models.  The Rebor Stegosaurus figures and the retrospective Tyrannosaurus rex figure are in 1:35 scale.  It certainly is a stunning dinosaur model display.

Rebor dinosaur models on display.

Some splendid Rebor dinosaur models on display. Superb Rebor Stegosaurus models are threatened by the Rebor 1:35 scale 80s T. rex Toy HD Remastered “Californiacation” VHS figure. The use of mirrors and reflective glass creates a striking display. Picture credit: Carl.

 

Rebor Dinosaur Models

The first Rebor figures were introduced a decade ago.  Since then, the range has grown dramatically.  The Stegosaurus models (S. armatus) were first manufactured in 2019.  The retrospective T. rex figure was added to the Rebor range two years later.  Carl has cleverly combined the two prehistoric animals to make a striking display.  Both figures show lots of detail, and the T. rex figure has an articulated lower jaw.

Rebor "retrosaur" Californiacation T. rex figure has an articulated jaw.

The Rebor “retrosaur” Californiacation T. rex figure has an articulated lower jaw. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Rebor 1:35 scale 80s T. rex Toy HD Remastered “Californiacation” VHS figure represented a departure for Rebor.  It is a tribute to the prehistoric animals seen in movies from earlier in the 20th century.  It reflects the way in which dinosaurs were depicted by famous pioneers of stop motion animation such as Willis O’Brien and Ray Harryhausen.

To view the range of Rebor prehistoric animal figures in stock: Rebor Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Replicas.

Collecting Prehistoric Animal Models

There is a lot to be admired about the Rebor model range.  The figures have been carefully designed and show some amazing detail.  They are robust and beautifully painted.  Several of the figures, including the stegosaur replicas are supplied with bases.  Carl has ensured the bases are incorporated into his dinosaur model display.

Rebor Stegosaurus 1:35 scale dinosaur model "mountain".

The Rebor Stegosaurus armatus “mountain” colour scheme. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised the prehistoric animal model display and commented that the stegosaurs and tyrannosaurs looked very much at home.

The spokesperson added:

“We are always delighted to receive photographs from model collectors showing their prehistoric animal figures on display.  Rebor dinosaur models tend to be a favourite subject area when it comes to sending images to Everything Dinosaur.”

Contact Everything Dinosaur team members: Email the Team Members at Everything Dinosaur.

26 04, 2024

Favourite Brooke Bond Prehistoric Animal Cards – The Beautiful Polacanthus Artwork

By |2024-04-23T09:00:27+01:00April 26th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members like to reminisce about dinosaur books from their childhood.  For example, the other day a team member came across the Brooke Bond Polacanthus card.  This dinosaur illustration was part of a series of fifty given away by Brooke Bond in their packets of tea (PG Tips).  The card came from a collection introduced in 1972 under the title “Prehistoric Animals”.  A book could be purchased that enabled the collector to stick each card into place. The aim was to complete the set before the promotional campaign changed.

Brooke Bond Polacanthus illustration.

Card number 20 from the Brooke Bond picture card series “Prehistoric Animals”. The dinosaur is Polacanthus, and the illustration was by Maurice Wilson.  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur has been recently reviewing Polacanthus foxii illustrations as part of their preparations for a YouTube review of the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus figure.  This comprehensive video review has been posted up onto the company’s YouTube channel.  The video outlines the story of the research into this remarkable armoured dinosaur.  The narrator highlights the details on the model and describes the armour on the figure.

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The Brooke Bond Polacanthus Card

Early reconstructions gave Polacanthus the narrow skull of a Stegosaurus.  The spikes were arranged in pairs along its back and tail.  The placement of the dermal armour was probably influenced by Stegosaurus.  The Brooke Bond Polacanthus card is number twenty in the series.  It reflects perceptions of Polacanthus that prevailed at the time.

All the illustrations were produced by Maurice Wilson, the book for the picture cards was one of a series of promotional offers provided by Brooke Bond. Shoppers purchased tea and the tea packets contained the picture cards.  Single packets of tea had one card, whilst larger packs contained several.  The Brooke Bond marketing department wanted shoppers to remain loyal to the brand.  When the “Prehistoric Animals” collecting book was published it cost five new pence.

Illustrated by Maurice Wilson

The illustrator Maurice Wilson (1914-1987) was a British artist famed for his work depicting nature and natural history. He had a long association with the London Natural History Museum and produced many illustrations for exhibits as well as scientific literature and books. He painted all fifty of the picture cards in the Brooke Bond Prehistoric Animals series.

The discovery of more armoured dinosaur fossils has led to a better understanding of polacanthids.   Modern reconstructions of this dinosaur look very different from the illustration commissioned by Brooke Bond.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus.

A new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Polacanthus foxii figure. The dermal armour of this member of the Ankylosauria clade has been carefully reconstructed on the figure. The arrangement of the spikes and bosses is largely speculative. However, the model has been carefully designed to reflect current scientific thinking.

Perhaps another company will take up the mantle and produce collecting cards featuring prehistoric animals.  If this series were ever to be devised the Polacanthus illustration would probably closely resemble the CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus foxii figure.  The CollectA Polacanthus model is due into Everything Dinosaur shortly.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Scale Models of Dinosaurs and Dinosaur Toys.

 

25 04, 2024

Everything Dinosaur Helpful Advice for European Customers

By |2024-05-02T12:31:10+01:00April 25th, 2024|Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur are aware of delays in the European parcel network. A system error has led to some parcels being prevented from passing customs. This is due to a software error. We routinely monitor parcel movements for our customers. Delays in the European network were first observed on the 9th of April. Everything Dinosaur can assure customers that this problem has not been caused by us. The difficulties are associated with SimplyVAT and Irish Tax and Customs.

We are committed to keeping our customers informed.  A press release was issued on the 13th of April.  An update was sent out on the 18th of April.  In addition, we have continued to lobby both SimplyVAT and the Irish Tax and Customs authority for progress reports.

To read our press release from the 13th of April: Update on European Parcels.

The update published on the 18th of April: Further Information About European Parcel Deliveries.

As a result, we have received an update from SimplyVAT.

“The Tax office have reached out with further positive indicators that the fix they have been testing is realigning their system with the EU Customs portal. We are very hopeful that a resolution is forthcoming as we are now just waiting for data from some custom declarations as the final confirmation.  In the interim, in order to get your goods to your customers, please speak to your forwarder to ask them on your best options.  We are putting all our resources into finding a resolution with the Irish tax authority and supporting our clients through this stressful time.”

Everything Dinosaur Being Proactive

Whilst we acknowledge the work being done to resolve this issue, team members have already set up a work around for parcel deliveries to customers in France and Ireland.  Furthermore, a new route for parcels for customers in other European countries has been established.

Customers continue to be supported.  A parcel monitoring service has been employed and those customers directly affected have been offered further support.

A media release has been issued explaining the current situation and the steps the company has taken.

An Everything Dinosaur media release explaining the measures employed to help customers with parcel delays.

An Everything Dinosaur media release explaining the measures employed to help customers with parcel delays. Source: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

For further information: Email Everything Dinosaur for More Information.

24 04, 2024

Beasts of the Mesozoic Models Have Arrived at Everything Dinosaur

By |2024-04-24T15:19:26+01:00April 24th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has received its latest shipment of Beasts of the Mesozoic models. Team members have been busy contacting customers who wanted to be kept informed about the delivery.  The shipment contains tyrannosaur figures, more raptors and several different ceratopsians.  Once the pallets had been unloaded and placed in the company’s delivery area, the process of checking the inventory commenced.  After all the cartons had been checked against the manifest, model inspections began.  When the figures had been looked over, they were then grouped by stock keeping units (SKUs) before being put in the various bays allocated to Beasts of the Mesozoic models.

Unpacking Beasts of the Mesozoic models.

The latest Beasts of the Mesozoic delivery consisted of tyrannosaurs, ceratopsians and raptors. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) shows some of the figures in the shipment.  A tyrannosaur (Albertosaurus) is at the rear.  In front of it is an original Styracosaurus figure.  Two more tyrannosaurs are at the front, namely Alectrosaurus olseni and Moros intrepidus.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Models

The shipment contained a total of thirty-five different product lines.  The warehouse is divided into several areas.  Each area is dedicated to a specific manufacturer.  Once the models were put into their bays, team members could update the inventory on-line.  Unfortunately, the Beasts of the Mesozoic area is towards the back of the warehouse.  It is a good job we had pallet trucks handy to help move all their boxes to their new home.

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic Dinosaur Models.

Beasts of the Mesozoic models have arrived.

Some of the Beasts of the Mesozoic stock that has arrived at Everything Dinosaur. Pallets are unpacked and the models checked and then reloaded onto pallets for sorting into the various bays designated for the Beasts of the Mesozoic model range in Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Having a tidy and well organised warehouse makes a big difference when it comes to packing customer orders.  Models and figures can be located quickly and this speeds up the packing and despatching process.  A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that the warehouse had been carefully laid out to expediate the picking and packing of figures.  There were hundreds of different product lines, all sorts of prehistoric animals to accommodate.

The spokesperson added:

“The website is organised into different zones.  Each zone is home to a specific range or product line.  We have invested in sturdy racking to permit us to store cartons and boxes in an orderly manner.

Orders placed for the new arrivals last night and this morning have already been despatched.  The last collection from the company’s warehouse is normally scheduled for 3pm (BST).

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models and Toys.

23 04, 2024

New Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus Dinosaur Models Coming into Stock

By |2024-04-23T11:46:21+01:00April 23rd, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2024 Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus model will be available from Everything Dinosaur.  All three versions should be coming into stock.  Collectors can choose from the green, brown or the limited-edition blue heterochromatic version.  Each figure measures 66 cm long and stands 28 cm tall.  They have been beautifully painted.  Haolonggood has declared a scale of 1:35 for their Mamenchisaurus figures.  At this scale, these dinosaur models represent a sauropod more than twenty-three metres in length.

Although no species has been stated, these figures could represent larger taxa known in this genus. The Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus models could perhaps represent Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum or Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis.

Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus model (brown).

The new for 2024 Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus dinosaur model (Zhu Wu) in the brown colour scheme. It is coming into stock at Everything Dinosaur shortly.

The image (above) shows the Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus model (Zhu Wu).  This figure has a predominantly brown colour scheme.

To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models.

The Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus Model

The Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus dinosaur model follows the highly successful introduction of the limited-edition Haolonggood Alamosaurus figures.  The Chinese manufacturer also intends to introduce two further sauropods this year, an Amargasaurus and a replica of Camarasaurus.

Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus model (green).

The green coloured version of the new for 2024 Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus dinosaur model. This is Chai Jin. The model stands 28 cm tall and measures 66 cm long. It has a declared scale of 1:35.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur welcomed the addition of these three, new sauropod figures to the ever-growing Haolonggood model range and exclaimed:

“We are looking forward to stocking all three Mamenchisaurus figures.  We intend to stock the limited-edition figure too.  It may be a while before we can legally ship them into the UK and Europe, we want to add other new figures from Haolonggood to our shipping documentation. Naturally, we will keep our customers informed about our progress.”

A Limited-edition Mamenchisaurus Model

As with previous releases, there is a limited-edition Mamenchisaurus figure.  The blue version (heterochromatic model) will be a limited-edition figure.   Whilst mainly blue-coloured the paint scheme for this dinosaur model will feature other colours (heterochromatic means having a variety of colours).  Collectors will have for a limited period of time, three Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus figures to choose from.

Which one is your favourite?

Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus model (blue).

The new for 2024 limited-edition Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus in the blue heterochromatic colour scheme.

The image (above) shows the limited-edition Haolonggood Mamenchisaurus in the blue colour scheme.

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

21 04, 2024

An Exclusive Dearc sgiathanach Scale Drawing

By |2024-05-06T12:52:58+01:00April 21st, 2024|Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur have commissioned a scale drawing of the large Middle Jurassic pterosaur Dearc sgiathanach.  This pterosaur was formally named and described in 2022 (Jagielska et al).  CollectA will introduce a scale model of Dearc this year (2024) and Everything Dinosaur has prepared a fact sheet for this model.  The fact sheet will be sent out with purchases of the 1:3 scale replica.

Dearc sgiathanach scale drawing.

A scale drawing of the large Jurassic pterosaur Dearc sgiathanach commissioned by Everything Dinosaur for a Dearc fact sheet. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of CollectA scale models (CollectA Deluxe) available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.

CollectA Dearc sgiathanach Model Measurements

The new CollectA pterosaur model measures approximately thirty-nine centimetres from the tip of its tail vane to the end of the jaw. The head is around eleven and a half centimetres off the ground. In addition, the tallest wing tip is over sixteen centimetres high. The model’s width is approximately thirteen and a half centimetres.

Originally, scheduled for March (2024), a spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated that this figure will be in stock shortly.

Visit the Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Models, Toys and Games.

20 04, 2024

Amazing Antrodemus Dinosaur Illustration

By |2024-04-18T18:52:30+01:00April 20th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Book Reviews, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page|0 Comments

Recently, Everything Dinosaur team members blogged about a dinosaur book from their childhood.  The book was part of the Ladybird publication series.  It featured an illustration of a theropod dinosaur on the front cover.  We recall the Antrodemus dinosaur illustration.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s earlier blog post: Dinosaur Books from Childhood Bring Back Happy Memories.

Our copy of the book was published in 1974.  This edition is fifty years old.  We reminisced about the meat-eating dinosaur on the front cover and asked our blog readers and social media followers whether they too had a copy.  Could they remember the genus illustrated on the front cover?  As always, our customers and social media followers were up for the challenge and many correctly guessed that it was an Antrodemus.  A later print run of this book corrected the image and declared it an Allosaurus.

Antrodemus (A. valens) is a genus with a nomen dubium designation.  There are considerable doubts whether Antrodemus valens is a valid species.  The fossils from the famous Morrison Formation of the USA could represent an Allosaurus.

Antrodemus dinosaur illustration.

The picture of Antrodemus from the Ladybird book “Dinosaurs”. The illustrations for this book were created by B. H. Robinson. The Antrodemus is threatening a Stegosaurus. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

An Antrodemus Illustration

The artwork for the Ladybird book of dinosaurs was produced by B. H. Robinson.  We have included a photograph of the page from the book that shows the Antrodemus.  A red arrow has been added to the text to highlight the Antrodemus.  Allosaurus is the most common taxon of theropod dinosaur known from the Morrison Formation of the USA.  That being the case then the fragmentary fossil bones attributed to Antrodemus valens could represent an Allosaurus.

Haolonggood dinosaur models (Allosaurus figures).

The Haolonggood Allosaurus dinosaur models (Allosaurus Yangzhi and Suochao). These are modern reconstructions of the iconic Allosaurus taxon.

The image (above) shows a pair of Haolonggood Allosaurus dinosaur models. These are 1:35 scale figures and are popular with dinosaur model collectors.

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

The ladybird book of dinosaurs inspiring a fascination for dinosaur models.

The Ladybird book of dinosaurs. One of the first dinosaur books owned by a team member. The Antrodemus/Allosaurus is on the front cover.  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Some of our customers remember the later edition, with the Antrodemus labelled as Allosaurus.

Visit the Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

19 04, 2024

The Stunning Nanmu Studio Parasaurolophus (Nutcracker) Models

By |2024-04-19T19:03:41+01:00April 19th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

A customer requested that Everything Dinosaur take some photographs of the Nanmu Studio Parasaurolophus models.  We were happy to oblige and emailed several images of the two figures (brown and green).  The customer had purchased Nanmu Studio dinosaur models before.  However, we were emailed a request from them requesting we produce some images showing the dinosaurs on their display bases.

A Pair of Nanmu Studio Parasaurolophus models.

The brown Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Parasaurolophus Nutcracker is in the foreground with the green Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Parasaurolophus Nutcracker in the background. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Nanmu Studio Parasaurolophus Models

The two duck-billed dinosaur figures from Nanmu Studio are beautifully painted.  Each model is approximately 31.5 cm long. When on their display bases the models stand around 18 cm high. Nanmu Studio has stated that the scale of these models is 1:35. The display base measures 12 cm in length.

The Parasaurolophus Nutcracker (Green).

The Parasaurolophus Nutcracker dinosaur model in green shown in lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Nanmu Studio prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Nanmu Studio Dinosaur Models.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that they were pleased to help out and to provide the customer with images of the duck-billed dinosaurs on their display bases.

The spokesperson added:

“Both the models and bases show lots of detail.  In addition, they have been beautifully painted.  It is hard for us to decide which of these two fine models we prefer.  Both the Nutcracker brown and the Nutcracker green have merit.”

Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Parasaurolophus Nutcracker (Brown).

The Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Parasaurolophus Nutcracker in the brown colour scheme shown in lateral view.  Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Visit the award-winning and user-friendly Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Figures and Prehistoric Animal Models.

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