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23 04, 2022

Rebor Saurophaganax “Volcanic Cavern” Video Showcase

By Mike|2024-12-30T08:35:27+00:00April 23rd, 2022|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur have posted up their product showcase video of the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus dinosaur model in the “Volcanic Cavern” colour scheme. This is the third video in this trilogy, with team members having produced product showcase videos of the other two colour variants “Jungle” and “Badlands”.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Volcanic Cavern”

The striking colouration of the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus 1:35 scale replica is highlighted in the company’s short video presentation. The actual size of the model is demonstrated along with the articulated lower jaw. The packaging for this prehistoric animal model is also briefly featured.

The product showcase video provides further information, model measurements are given and the flexible tail and articulated arms are accentuated. The Rebor Saurophaganax maximus Notorious Big “Volcanic Cavern” product showcase video lasts around 45 seconds.

Rebor Saurophaganax in the "volcanic cavern" colour scheme.

The crimson coloured Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Notorious Big” in the “volcanic cavern” colour scheme. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“This is the third Rebor Saurophaganax model we have created a product showcase video for. The videos featuring the other two colour variants “Badlands” and “Jungle” have already been posted on Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel. We hope these short videos help and inform our customers.”

To view the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus in the “Volcanic Cavern” colour scheme along with the rest of the Rebor prehistoric animal models and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models, Prehistoric Animals and Dinosaurs.

The Rebor range of models and figures features a wide variety of prehistoric animals. There have been several different types of theropod dinosaur included in the Rebor portfolio, allosaurids such as Saurophaganax, but also tyrannosaurs such as Yutyrannus huali and T. rex along with ceratosaurs (Ceratosaurus dentisulcatus) and abelisaurids – Carnotaurus and Ekrixinatosaurus.

The Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel has thousands of subscribers and features hundreds of informative and helpful prehistoric animal themed videos.

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18 04, 2022

New Nanmu Studio Models Feature in Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

By Mike|2024-12-30T06:43:31+00:00April 18th, 2022|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Newsletters, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series prehistoric animal models feature in the latest customer newsletter despatched by Everything Dinosaur. The newsletter included details of seven, newly arrived Nanmu Studio models including the marine reptile “Lord of the Abyss”, Brachiosaurus, the sick Triceratops replica and the Calypso/Santiago Baryonyx figures. The beautiful fallen Triceratops model was given top billing.

Sick Triceratops given top billing in the latest Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Nanmu Studio Sick Triceratops

The Nanmu Studio sick Triceratops dinosaur model features a fallen Triceratops on a stunning display base. Everything Dinosaur had stocked other Nanmu Studio Triceratops figures in 2021, but this is the first time that this particular horned dinosaur figure has come into stock at the UK-based mail order company.

The Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series sick Triceratops (Heavy Lance) is a 1:35 scale replica.

The two Nanmu Studio Brachiosaurus dinosaur models feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter. Watchman grey (left) and Watchman brown (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Brachiosaurus Comes into View

The Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter also features the recently arrived Brachiosaurus figures (Watchman Brachiosaurus). Two colour variants are offered, a grey and a brown version. These sauropod models are huge measuring over forty-two centimetres high.

The two standing Nanmu Studio standing Baryonyx models (Santiago and Calypso) feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series Baryonyx Dinosaur Models

A shipment of Nanmu Studio figures arrived last week at Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse. As well as more stock of models already sold by the company, the shipment also contained a quantity of Baryonyx figures (Santiago and Calypso standing Baryonyx models). The shipment also contained the resting Santiago Baryonyx model and the Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series “Lord of the Abyss” Mosasaurus replica.

The Lord of the Abyss mosasaur model (left) and the Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series resting Baryonyx (Santiago). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Nanmu Studio Jurassic Series prehistoric animal models and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Nanmu Studio Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

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13 04, 2022

Beautiful CollectA Scale Models

By Mike|2024-12-29T18:13:06+00:00April 13th, 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

It is true that many dinosaur model suppliers have struggled to obtain stock. Factories have struggled with production issues and problems with global logistics have caused difficulties with both the sourcing of raw materials as well as the distribution of finished products.

Everything Dinosaur has been able to maintain stocks of CollectA replicas including many of the scale models of dinosaurs such as the CollectA Deluxe Iguanodon and the awesome CollectA Deluxe Mapusaurus.

CollectA Deluxe Mapusaurus and the CollectA Deluxe Iguanodon

The CollectA 1:40 scale Iguanodon and Mapusaurus dinosaur models.

A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order company stated that whilst trading conditions were difficult the team at CollectA had worked diligently to continue production and to develop new figures and models.

The spokesperson went onto add:

“Sourcing prehistoric animal models and figures has been extremely challenging over the last twelve months or so. We do not anticipate issues easing for at least another nine months, perhaps longer. However, we at Everything Dinosaur have been able to source figures and whilst some lines are currently out of stock, we do expect stock deliveries in the next few weeks to replenish our inventory.”

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CollectA Deluxe Iguanodon and Mapusaurus

The CollectA1:40 deluxe Iguanodon model and the CollectA 1:40 deluxe Mapusaurus were both introduced in 2018 and they have proved to be very popular amongst model collectors and fans of dinosaurs. Despite the difficult global trading conditions, Everything Dinosaur has been able to maintain a stock of a wide range of CollectA scale model figures, including pterosaurs, prehistoric fish, prehistoric mammals and of course, dinosaurs. CollectA has continued production and put in place sensible business plans to help them accommodate the difficult global trading situation.

CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Mapusaurus dinosaur model.

CollectA Deluxe Mapusaurus dinosaur model.

The introduction of the CollectA 1:40 scale Iguanodon replica in 2018 was particularly significant as it graphically demonstrated how our perceptions regarding this large Cretaceous ornithopod had changed. The CollectA Iguanodon figure helped to convey how the scientific description of Iguanodon has radically altered since it was formally named and described as a genus back in 1825.

Iguanodon - changing scientific interpretations.

The changing body plan of Iguanodon. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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

8 04, 2022

Rebor Saurophaganax “Jungle” Video Showcase

By Mike|2024-12-29T17:33:32+00:00April 8th, 2022|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur has posted up onto its YouTube channel the second video in the trilogy showcasing the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus Notorious Big 1:35 scale dinosaur models. The second video features the “Jungle” colour scheme. The short YouTube video highlighting the Rebor Saurophaganax in the “Badlands” colour scheme was posted up a few days ago, the final video in this series, showcasing the stunning “Volcanic Cavern” figure will be posted shortly.

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

The “Jungle” Colour Variant

Saurophaganax fossil material is exceptionally rare, much rarer than its contemporaries such as Allosaurus fragilis or Ceratosaurus nasicornis. Although numerous theropods are associated with the the Brushy Basin Member, which is the youngest part of the Morrison Formation, only a handful of fragmentary fossils have been ascribed to S. maximus.

Careful and systematic study of the sedimentary characteristics of the Brushy Basin Member (Tanner et al, 2014), contradict the original conclusion that these sediments were laid down in a very wet environment with extensive lakes and marshes. The palaeoclimate suggests strong seasonal variations with semi-arid periods caused by reduced rainfall (weaker monsoons) interspersed with much wetter, sub-humid periods that resulted from much stronger monsoons. A green-coloured predator would have been camouflaged well against the background vegetation. Of all the three colour variants offered by Rebor – “Badlands, “Jungle” and “Volcanic Cavern”, arguably “Jungle” would provide the best camouflage for the predator.

Rebor Saurophaganax dinosaur model (jungle colour scheme)

A view of the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “jungle” colour variant (lateral view). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Jungle” Video Showcase

Everything Dinosaur’s Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Jungle” video showcase starts by showing the dinosaur model on a revolving turntable, the model is held to provide a guide for size and the articulated jaw and arms are demonstrated.

Rebor Saurophaganax maximus dinosaur model (jungle colour variant).

The Rebor Saurophaganax maximus Museum Class replica in the jungle colour scheme. The video showcase of this model will be available to view on the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel.

To view the Rebor Saurophaganax “Jungle” and the other Rebor replicas in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

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4 04, 2022

Rebor Saurophaganax “Badlands” Video Showcase

By Mike|2022-10-23T16:51:48+01:00April 4th, 2022|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur have created a short product video showcase featuring the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Badlands” version. The “Badlands” colour variant is one of three, 1:35 scale Saurophaganax figures recently introduced by Rebor, Everything Dinosaur plans to make short YouTube videos for each variant – “Badlands”, “Jungle” and the crimson coloured “Volcanic Cavern”.

The Everything Dinosaur Product Showcase Video of the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus Notorious Big in the “Badlands” colour scheme.

Rebor Saurophaganax maximus Notorious Big “Badlands”

The short video lasts for approximately 45 seconds. It was shot in Everything Dinosaur’s studio and shows the new Rebor dinosaur model on a rotating turntable. This permits viewers to get a good view of the figure from a variety of angles. The snug fit of the tail piece can be observed, the seam is barely visible.

The video concludes by showing the model held by a person, which gives an immediate impression of size. The articulated jaw is demonstrated and the tail is repositioned to highlight its flexibility.

The model is very stable as it slowly rotates on the turntable during the video.

Rebor Saurophaganax dinosaur model "Badlands" — *REBOR 1:35 Saurophaganax maximus Museum Class Replica “Notorious Big” in the “Badlands” colour scheme. A short video has been created that highlights the features of this dinosaur model.*

To view the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus in the “Badlands” colour scheme and the rest of the models and prehistoric animals in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models and Figures.

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3 04, 2022

Preparing for Exclusive Rebor Saurophaganax Product Showcase Videos

By Mike|2024-11-04T07:18:45+00:00April 3rd, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur are busy creating three Rebor Saurophaganax maximus product showcase videos that will be posted up on the company’s YouTube channel. The plan is to produce one short video showcase for each of the three colour variants that have been introduced “Badlands”, “Jungle” and the crimson coloured “Volcanic Cavern”.

Rebor Saurophaganax in the "Badlands" colour scheme, the product video showcase.

The Rebor Saurophaganax maximus in a scale of 1:35. This is the Notorious Big “Badlands” colour variants, one of three versions produced and the first to have a product video showcase posted up on Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Popular Rebor Dinosaur Models

The three Rebor Saurophaganax maximus replicas have proved to be extremely popular amongst dinosaur fans and model collectors. Everything Dinosaur has received a number of requests to develop more product showcase videos, highlighting features such as the articulated jaw, the different colour schemes, the movable arms and the flexible tail.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We are happy to oblige, the footage has been shot and in the next few days the first product video showcase featuring the “Badlands” colour variant will be posted up onto our YouTube channel.”

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Three in a row! The three new for 2022 Rebor Saurophaganax maximus dinosaur models. Foreground “Jungle” colour scheme, middle “Badlands” and in the background “Volcanic Cavern”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Product Video Showcases of Rebor Notorious Big “Jungle” and “Volcanic Cavern” to Follow

Everything Dinosaur plans to upload the product video showcases for the other two colour schemes “Jungle” and “Volcanic Cavern” shortly. This will provide potential purchasers with the opportunity to view videos of the actual models.

Rebor Saurophaganax in the "Jungle" colour scheme, the product video showcase.

The Rebor Saurophaganax 1:35 scale dinosaur model in the “Jungle” colour variant. Everything Dinosaur plans to add three Saurophaganax product showcase videos to the company’s YouTube channel – one for each colour variant. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The videos will be posted up on Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel and shared across its social media platforms. To visit Everything Dinosaur on YouTube: Visit Everything Dinosaur on YouTube.

Rebor Saurophaganax in the "Volcanic Cavern" colour scheme, the product video showcase.

The Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Volcanic Cavern” colour scheme. The Everything Dinosaur product video showcase titles. The UK-based mail order company intends to post up on the company’s YouTube channel a short video highlighting this Rebor replica.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above), shows the crimson coloured Rebor Saurophaganax maximus in the “Volcanic Cavern” colour scheme. Everything Dinosaur intends to post up on the company’s YouTube channel a short video highlighting this fabulous Rebor replica.

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

1 04, 2022

New PNSO Dinosaur Models Arrive

By Mike|2024-11-04T07:06:25+00:00April 1st, 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 first of the 2022 PNSO dinosaur models have arrived at Everything Dinosaur. Team members have been busy sorting out all the orders from enthusiastic collectors of the PNSO prehistoric animal model range and contacting all those dinosaur fans who wanted to know when these exciting new figures arrived.

New for 2022 PNSO models in stock at Everything Dinosaur

The first of the new for 2022 PNSO prehistoric animal models have arrived at Everything Dinosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Seven New Dinosaur Models

Although PNSO have a deserved reputation for producing a wide range of Mesozoic figures the first new for 2022 models to be delivered to our warehouse are all dinosaurs.

Here is the full list:

Anthony the Styracosaurus (horned dinosaur model).
Doyle the Triceratops with skull.
Xiaoqin the Tsintaosaurus in 1:35 scale.
Essien the Spinosaurus in 1:35 scale (new colour scheme).
Harvey the Iguanodon in 1:35 scale.
Jennie the Centrosaurus (horned dinosaur model).
Lu Xiong the Zhuchengtyrannus.

Six new for 2022 PNSO dinosaur models are due in stock at Everything Dinosaur in a few days. Top row Harvey the Iguanodon (left), Doyle the Triceratops (centre) and Anthony the Styracosaurus. On the bottom row – (left) Jennie the Centrosaurus, Lu Xiong the Zhuchengtyrannus (centre) and Xiaoqin The Tsintaosaurus (right).

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Team members at Everything Dinosaur are going to have a busy few days contacting all the customers who wanted to be emailed when these new PNSO figures arrived. However, we will be working as hard as we can and we will ensure that parcels get despatched to customers as quickly as possible.”

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The new Essien the Spinosaurus in 1:35 scale (revised colour scheme). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the new PNSO dinosaur models and the rest of the PNSO prehistoric animal model series in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO – Age of Dinosaurs.

28 03, 2022

Important News as Plans to Put Product Videos onto Company Website Suspended

By Mike|2024-10-30T12:57:30+00:00March 28th, 2022|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

In late January, Everything Dinosaur announced plans to add short videos to the product pages of its award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur however, the lack of a suitable plug-in to facilitate videos without compromising the site speed has led to a suspension of the project.

Everything Dinosaur YouTube video showcase.

Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel will include more short product videos, each one less than a minute in length that will highlight product features and showcase the prehistoric animal figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Balancing the Needs of Customers

The intention had been to include product videos, highlighting prehistoric animal models to compliment the images found on Everything Dinosaur’s product pages. However, the three WordPress plug-ins tried either failed to work properly or compromised the website’s load speed.

Rebor hatchling Deinosuchus (Estuary variant) - the video showcase image.

Several showcase videos had been created including one of the limited edition Rebor hatchling Deinosuchus in the estuary colour scheme. Whilst these videos will still be available on Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel they will not be featuring on the company’s website.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Our website is quite sophisticated and we require a plug-in to be able to play embedded videos from our YouTube channel without causing conflicts with other elements of our website and not slowing down the site. So far, despite our dedicated efforts we have not found the ideal partner.”

Everything Dinosaur’s website is optimised for fast loading on all devices including mobile phones. The site loading time is a key performance indicator for the company as fast loading websites provide an enhanced customer experience.

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Continuing to Look

Whilst the project has been shelved, Everything Dinosaur will continue to look for suitable plug-ins for their website so that product showcase videos can be played. These videos will still be available on the company’s YouTube channel providing potential purchasers with more information on prehistoric animal models than can be conveyed using standard images alone.

Images as well as videos had been prepared but the lack of a suitable plug-in to accommodate short product videos without compromising the loading of the website has led to the video project being suspended.

To visit Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel: Everything Dinosaur on YouTube.

21 03, 2022

Rebor Saurophaganax Models Feature in Exclusive Newsletter

By Mike|2024-10-30T07:28:40+00:00March 21st, 2022|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Newsletters, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2022 Rebor Saurophaganax models feature in an Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. All three colour versions of the Rebor Saurophaganax “Notorious Big” 1:35 scale models are in stock (Badlands, Jungle and Volcanic Cavern).

Three Rebor Saurophaganax dinosaur models.

The Rebor Saurophaganax maximus dinosaur model comes in three colour variants “Jungle” (left), “Badlands” centre and “Volcanic Cavern” (right). These new for 2022, 1:35 scale dinosaur figures feature in an Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter (March 2022). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Rebor Saurophaganax maximus Notorious Big!

The three Saurophaganax models are the first dinosaur models to be released by Rebor in 2022. Each model measures over 41 cm in length and has an articulated lower jaw, flexible tail and moveable arms. Some customers have reported difficulties fitting the tail to the model, Everything Dinosaur has passed on helpful information and provided advice.

To assist the tail to slot home, dip the white tail plug into a cup of boiling water for 2-3 seconds. The heat will make the plastic more malleable and allow the tail to be inserted. Please take care when handling hot water.

The Rebor Saurophaganax in the “Volcanic Cavern” colour variant is the first model featured in the Everything Dinosaur newsletter.

The new for 2022 Rebor Saurophaganax maximus in the “Volcanic Cavern” colour scheme is the featured product in a recently despatched Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. This crimson coloured predator has proved to be popular amongst model collectors and dinosaur fans. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

For dinosaur models and figures, visit the Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Models.

Rebor Saurophaganax Models “Jungle” and “Badlands” Colour Variants

The newsletter also features the other two colour variants, the “Jungle” version and “Badlands”. All three figures have proved to be extremely popular amongst model collectors and dinosaur fans.

Originally named and described in 1941 as Saurophagus maximus by the American palaeontologist John Willis Stovall, the genus name was already occupied and in a review of the fossil material published as a short paper in 1995 Daniel J. Chure erected the genus Saurophaganax. This theropod is regarded as one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs described to date from fossils associated with Jurassic strata.

The Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Jungle” on the left with the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Badlands” on the right. These two theropod models feature in an Everything Dinosaur newsletter (March 2022). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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18 03, 2022

The Sensational Rebor Saurophaganax “Volcanic Cavern” Colour Variant

By Mike|2024-10-28T14:14:38+00:00March 18th, 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 review the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Notorious Big” dinosaur model in the “volcanic cavern” colour scheme. In total, three colour variants of this Late Jurassic apex predator have been introduced by Rebor in 2022, “Badlands” was highlighted in an earlier (March 2022), blog post: Rebor Saurophaganax “Badlands” . This week, we posted up more pictures of the “jungle” colour variant: Rebor Saurophaganax “Jungle” and today, we conclude by focusing on the stunning, crimson “volcanic cavern” Saurophaganax dinosaur model.

Rebor Saurophaganax maximus in the “volcanic cavern” colour scheme shown in right lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Volcanic Ash and the Brushy Basin Member

The name of this brightly coloured, 1:35 scale dinosaur model has links with volcanism. Naming a Saurophaganax model “volcanic cavern” is highly appropriate and we congratulate Rebor for their choice of moniker. The holotype material collected by J. W. Stovall in 1931 and 1932 comes from a site in Cimarron County, Oklahoma (OMNH Quarry 1). The sediments represent the Brushy Basin Member of the Morrison Formation, one of the youngest geological units associated with the famous, highly fossiliferous Morrison Formation.

The upper portions of the Brushy Basin Member are dominated by layers of weathered volcanic ash. Altered volcanic ash is particularly abundant in the Brushy Basin Member of the upper part of the Morrison Formation. In one 110-metre-thick section in eastern Utah, 35 separate beds of volcanic ash were deposited over a period of 2.2 million years.

Rebor Saurophaganax maximus "volcanic cavern".

Rebor Saurophaganax in the “volcanic cavern” colour scheme shown in anterior view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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A “Popcorn” Texture

A characteristic of the Brushy Basin Member is the amount of bentonite present. This is a form of weathered ash that has become mixed with fine clay. It is extremely absorbent and tends to swell up as it absorbs moisture giving the ground a bubbly appearance resembling popcorn.

During the Late Jurassic, subduction of the North American tectonic plate led to the creation of a line of volcanoes along the western margins of North America. Periodically, these volcanoes would erupt and eject huge volumes of ash into the atmosphere. The ash clouds would drift eastwards and blanket the land further inland. Saurophaganax lived during this time of volcanic activity and these reptiles would have witnessed the volcanism and suffered the consequences as a result of the periodic eruptions that took place far to the west.

Rebor Saurophaganax volcanic cavern colour scheme

The impressive Rebor Saurophaganax maximus dinosaur model in the “volcanic cavern” colour scheme.

Dating the Strata from Zircons

These volcanic ash deposits yield, extremely resistant zircon crystals which can be used to precisely date the time of deposition by measuring the radiometric decay of isotopes within the igneous material (usually uranium to lead decay). Radiometric dating permits scientists to make an estimate of the age of the bedding planes and infer the age of the fossils that they contain. The presence of the weathered volcanic ash has assisted palaeontologists in working out the age of Brushy Basin component layers.

The crimson coloured Rebor Saurophaganax maximus “Notorious Big” in the “volcanic cavern” colour scheme. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Rebor Saurophaganax maximus in the “volcanic cavern” colour scheme and the rest of the Rebor prehistoric animal figures: Rebor Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.