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10 05, 2024

The New CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor will be in Stock Soon

By Mike|2024-05-10T14:18:08+01:00May 10th, 2024|Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2024, CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor dinosaur model will be in stock soon. A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that the first new for 2024 CollectA figures will be arriving shortly. The model has been created to mark the centenary of the formal scientific description of the first Velociraptor species (Osborn, 1924.) The first Velociraptor species was V. mongoliensis. A second species was named and described in 2008 (V. osmolskae).

A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order company confirmed that the CollectA Deluxe Dearc pterosaur figure along with the 1:100 scale Dreadnoughtus models were arriving first. In addition, the set of mini-sauropod models will also be stocked shortly. The new 1:6 scale Velociraptor will be available later in the year.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model.

The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor figure in lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor Model

The new dromaeosaurid figure features some new anatomical features associated with this type of dinosaur. This model has a propatagium on each forelimb. A propatagium is a fold of skin associated with the wing of volant birds. It is a soft tissue structure that unites the wrists and shoulders. It helps with the wing flapping motion. Scientists think that this structure may have first evolved to help these terrestrial animals make sharp turns yet remain balanced and stable as they ran.

To watch a short video review of the new Velociraptor figure: CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor Video Review.

A close-up view of the new CollectA Velociraptor dinosaur model.

The new Velociraptor model has an articulated lower jaw. The propatagium can be seen on the model helping to form the leading edge of the wing. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Figures.

Scent Glands

The beautiful figure has also been given a pair of scent glands, either side of the cloaca. Velociraptor was an animal that lived in a desert environment. It probably lived in packs and had an extensive territory. It may have used scent marking to define territory and to delineate individual status within the pack. Many extant birds have scent glands. Reptiles such as crocodiles have scent glands as well. The CollectA design team have speculated that Velociraptor used scent marking too.

With such a big tail to waft any fragrances about, it does make sense.

The CollectA Velociraptor model in dorsal view.

The shape of the figure suggests an agile pursuit predator. The big tail with its extensive surface area could have helped to disperse scent on the desert wind. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model would be in stock soon.

CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor dinosaur model.

The CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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28 04, 2024

How Accurate are Dinosaur Models?

By Mike|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.

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.

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27 04, 2024

Rebor Dinosaur Models Make a Fantastic Display

By Mike|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.

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.”

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24 04, 2024

Beasts of the Mesozoic Models Have Arrived at Everything Dinosaur

By Mike|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.

19 04, 2024

The Stunning Nanmu Studio Parasaurolophus (Nutcracker) Models

By Mike|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 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

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15 04, 2024

New CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus Model Video Review

By Mike|2024-04-15T17:57:21+01:00April 15th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members have completed their review of the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus model. Their video review is now live on the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel. The video is approximately twenty minutes in length. It provides a comprehensive overview of the new CollectA figure and highlights the extraordinary details seen on this new armoured dinosaur model.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Review of the CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus

The YouTube video review explores how our perceptions regarding this armoured dinosaur have changed. Named in 1865, this dinosaur was further described in 1887 (John Whitaker Hulke). The Hungarian polymath Franz Nopcsa was tasked with creating a museum exhibit of this dinosaur in 1905. He had little fossil material to work with and it has been speculated that Nopcsa based his reconstruction on Stegosaurus. This taxon had been described earlier from much more complete fossil material.

Studying Polacanthus and the connection with Stegosaurus.

Nopcsa’s 1905 reconstruction of Polacanthus foxii seems to have been heavily influenced by the Stegosaurus taxon. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The influence of Stegosaurus on Polacanthus foxii is discussed in the video review. This might explain why a lot of early reconstructions of Polacanthus show it with the narrow skull of a typical stegosaur. The comparison with Stegosaurus may have led to the interpretation of the dermal armour, it being placed on the back of the animal in two, parallel rows.

The 1905 reconstruction of Polacanthus foxii by the very talented Baron Nopcsa strongly influenced how Polacanthus was depicted for over a century. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Video Contents

The Everything Dinosaur Polacanthus video has been helpfully split into different segments. Each segment deals with a different aspect of the model or highlights an area of research.

The video segments are outlined below:

0:00 The new CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus – a remarkable story.
0:42 How closely does the CollectA Polacanthus reflect the fossil record?
1:31 Subscribe to Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel.
1:42 A single taxon?
2:22 Discussing Vectipelta barretti.
3:11 More armoured dinosaurs from the Wealden Group will be discovered.
3:43 How Polacanthus got its spikes.
4:45 The influence of Stegosaurus.
5:45 Nopcsa’s restoration and its influence.
6:42 The CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus model.
6:54 Looking at the head of the Polacanthus figure.
7:24 The neck and cervical armour.
8:40 The spikes on the upper arm are explained.
10:56 No spines on the back! Here is why!
12:53 The sacral shield.
15:17 The fantastic tail.
16:38 The scale of the dinosaur model. Is it 1:20 scale?
17:14 When will the CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus be available?
17:47 The Everything Dinosaur Blog.
18:16 Where to buy CollectA prehistoric animal models.
18:41 Two brilliant dinosaur books!

Reviewing the new CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus figure - looking at the sacral shield.

The exquisite detail of the model’s sacral shield is discussed. It is an accurate representation of the Polacanthus holotype material. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows a still from the Everything Dinosaur video review. The astonishing detail on the model’s sacral shield is highlighted. It accurately reflects the holotype fossil material (NHMUK R175).

Take a look at the CollectA Deluxe prehistoric animal models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Deluxe Scale Prehistoric Animal Figures.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus video review - highlighting the spines associated with the humerus.

The video highlights some of the unique features of this new for 2024 Polacanthus figure. For example, the pair of defensive spines on the upper arm are discussed. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

When will the Polacanthus Dinosaur Model be Available?

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the new for 2024 CollectA Polacanthus figure was likely to arrive in the late spring.

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14 04, 2024

Popular Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures Coming Back into Stock

By Mike|2024-04-12T18:22:38+01:00April 14th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Popular Beasts of the Mesozoic figures are coming back into stock at Everything Dinosaur. A shipment of Beasts of the Mesozoic models is expected next week. The shipment will consist of ceratopsians and tyrannosaurs including the blue-coloured Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus model. Team members will be spending time contacting all those customers who wanted to be informed when these articulated dinosaur models arrive. In addition to the horned dinosaurs and the tyrannosaurs the delivery will also include some “raptor” figures too.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus figure.

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus libratus articulated figure is coming back into stock at Everything Dinosaur. The Gorgosaurus figure was scheduled to be part of the third wave of these tyrannosaur figures (September 2023). A new delivery of these figures is expected at Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures

The Beasts of the Mesozoic range consists of articulated models. Each figure can be posed in a multitude of positions. These replicas have proved to be extremely popular amongst dinosaur fans and model collectors. The colourful Bistahieversor model (Bistahieversor sealeyi) is also in the latest Everything Dinosaur shipment.

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic range available from Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures.

The Beasts of the Mesozoic Bistahieversor sealeyi box. More tyrannosaur figures are heading to Everything Dinosaur’s UK warehouse. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson confirmed that the company had been notified about the impending delivery. At this stage, the exact delivery date remains uncertain. However, transport had been arranged to take the shipment from the port to the company’s warehouse. The spokesperson added that the company had put in plans to ensure the shipment could be unloaded rapidly and booked into stock.

All things considered, it is going to be another extremely busy week for team members.

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4 04, 2024

The New Haolonggood Alamosaurus Dinosaur Model on Display

By Mike|2024-04-04T17:00:19+01:00April 4th, 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 Haolonggood Alamosaurus dinosaur model on display. The Haolonggood Alamosaurus is a recently introduced sauropod replica. It is extremely large with a purported scale of 1:35. The figure measures over fifty-four centimetres in length. In addition, it stands over thirty-six centimetres tall. It makes a spectacular addition to a dinosaur model collection.

Haolonggood dinosaur models - the Haolonggood Alamosaurus model.

Haolonggood Alamosaurus dinosaur model on display next to the 30 cm tall CollectA cycad replica. Picture credit: Carl.

Picture credit: Carl

The Haolonggood Dinosaur Model (Type A)

The photograph shows the Haolonggood Alamosaurus model (type A). It is one of three colour versions of this enormous dinosaur figure that have been introduced. For a limited period, this model is supplied with a display base and accessories. The cycad tree model adjacent to the Alamosaurus model provides an idea of the figure’s size. The CollectA cycad tree stands approximately thirty centimetres tall. However, it is dwarfed by the huge sauropod.

To view the range of Haolonggood dinosaur models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

A selection of sauropod dinosaur models on display. The limited-edition Haolonggood Alamosaurus type C (plain) is on the far left. The Papo Brachiosaurus (right) is partly obscured by the CollectA cycad tree model. Picture credit: Carl.

Picture credit: Carl

Sauropod Dinosaurs on Display

Carl also sent into Everything Dinosaur a photograph showing several sauropod figures on display. The Papo Brachiosaurus (far right) is one of Papo’s largest figures. However, it looks quite small compared to the sauropod figures to its left. The limited-edition Haolonggood Alamosaurus model is seen far left. As before, the thirty-centimetre tall CollectA cycad tree helps to provide scale.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur thanked Carl for sending in the photographs. He added that it was great to see the Haolonggood models on display and praised the collector for carefully considering which prehistoric plants to place next to the dinosaur models.

The spokesperson explained:

“We always enjoy receiving photographs of model collections. Our customers find lots of innovative ways to display their prehistoric animal figures. The sauropods from Haolonggood are particularly challenging as they are huge!”

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1 04, 2024

Natural History Museum Model Collection Being Retired

By Mike|2024-04-01T13:29:35+01:00April 1st, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

The popular Natural History Museum dinosaur models are being retired. The entire series of Natural History Museum dinosaur figures is now out of production. These dinosaur models were introduced more than twenty years ago. There had been plans to extend the range to include marine reptiles and pterosaurs. However, Everything Dinosaur has been informed that all these figures are now being retired.

Some of the current Natural History Museum dinosaur models including the Diplodocus and Kentrosaurus box set, Stegosaurus and the Baryonyx figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Natural History Museum Dinosaur Models

When first introduced the range consisted of thirteen items, including two T. rex figures and two box sets. Over the years, the range has been reduced with the Corythosaurus, Iguanodon and the large Tyrannosaurus rex model being withdrawn. Everything Dinosaur team members were aware of the plans to stop production last year, but today, we formally announce that once stocks of these figures have been sold, they will not be replaced.

Natural History Museum Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur model.

The popular Natural History Museum Tyrannosaurus rex model has been retired and is out of production. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Natural History Museum figures available from Everything Dinosaur (whilst stocks last): Natural History Museum Dinosaur Models.

Megalosaurus Model out of Production

The Natural History Museum Megalosaurus model is also out of production. This year marks the two hundredth anniversary of the scientific description of Megalosaurus (M. bucklandii). However, this important scientific landmark has failed to save this figure. It too is being retired.

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. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the company had been able to obtain stocks but once these had sold it would not be possible to replace them.

The spokesperson added:

“We have the Megalosaurus, T. rex, Baryonyx, Triceratops, Stegosaurus and the Diplodocus, Kentrosaurus box set, but the Ankylosaurus figure has already sold out. We have not altered our prices just because we know these figures are going be more difficult to obtain. Hopefully, model collectors will have plenty of notice to enable them to complete their model collections.”

It is not known whether the London Natural History Museum intends to introduce a new set of models.

The rare Megalosaurus along with the Natural History Museum Baryonyx and Triceratops figures. These figures are now all retired and out of production. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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29 03, 2024

PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus YouTube Video Script

By Mike|2024-03-26T12:30:09+00:00March 29th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has recently published a short video reviewing the PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus dinosaur model. The video also summarised recent research into this remarkable theropod. In September 2014, researchers published an influential paper that postulated that Spinosaurus was an obligate quadruped. That is, unlike all the other theropods known to science, Spinosaurus was not a biped. It walked on all fours.

Model makers were keen to develop Spinosaurus aegyptiacus figures that reflected this research.

The 2014 interpretation of Spinosaurus. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Ten Years of Spinosaurus Research

Spinosaurus aegyptiacus has been the focus of intense research over the last ten years. Its mode of locomotion, diet and behaviour have come under detailed scrutiny. Palaeontologists remain uncertain as to whether this dinosaur was an aquatic animal. The 2014 paper (Ibrahim et al) postulated that Spinosaurus was semiaquatic. It spent a considerable amount of time in or around water. Earlier research had demonstrated that Spinosaurus was probably a piscivore. What proportion of its diet comprised fish remains unknown.

Given the large number of super-sized predators within the palaeoenvironment, it has been suggested that Spinosaurus became specialised in order to avoid competition. This is a form of niche partitioning.

The Everything Dinosaur video review of the PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus figure summarises some of this recent research.

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The reconstruction of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus as a quadruped attracted criticism. Some scientists commented upon the lack of more complete fossil specimens representing individual animals. The researchers led by Nizar Ibrahim reconstructed Spinosaurus using several different fossil specimens. The scaling of some of the bones used in the reconstruction caused concern.

Spinosaurus reconstructed as an obligate quadruped.

Life-size reconstruction and supplemental figure. Picture credit: Davide Bonadonna (top) Ibrahim et al (bottom)

Tracing Spinosaurus Research with PNSO Figures

Spinosaurus figures have been part of the PNSO model range for many years. A 1/35th scale Scientific Art figure (below) was an early addition to the company’s dinosaur portfolio. This dinosaur figure was referred to as “Essien”. A model of a baby Spinosaurus was also included in the company’s prehistoric animal model series.

The PNSO Spinosaurus measures around 49 cm long.

A second “Essien” the Spinosaurus model was introduced by PNSO in 2020. In 2022, the 1:35 scale model was revamped and relaunched in a new colour scheme. It still depicted Spinosaurus as an obligate theropod. Changing perceptions about this dinosaur can be traced through the evolution of PNSO Spinosaurus figures.

PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus

This year (2024), a new Spinosaurus model has been introduced by PNSO. The PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus figure reflects some of the latest scientific thinking. It has a broad tail as demonstrated in a scientific paper published in 2020 (Ibrahim et al). It is presented as a bipedal dinosaur (walking on its hind legs).

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“Spinosaurus is likely to intrigue palaeontologists for many years. The absence of an articulated and more complete fossil specimen representing an individual animal is hampering research. The new PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus broadly reflects the current scientific thinking. That is, until the next Spinosaurus aegyptiacus fossil find.”

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal models in stock: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.

The stunning new for 2024 PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Ironically, the day Everything Dinosaur received a PNSO delivery, a new paper was published that challenged the findings of earlier research. Potential measurement errors were highlighted in a study originally published in 2022 that concluded that Spinosaurus had dense bones to help it dive and submerge. As team members were unloading the lorry, news of the publication of the latest Spinosaurus paper broke.

Visit the user-friendly Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the 2014 scientific paper: Spinosaurus – Four Legs are Better than Two!

The scientific paper: “Semiaquatic adaptations in a giant predatory dinosaur” by Nizar Ibrahim, Paul C. Sereno, Cristiano Dal Sasso, Simone Maganuco, Matteo Fabbri, David M. Martill, Samir Zouhri, Nathan Myhrvold and Dawid A. Iurino published in Science.