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The talented design team at PNSO are to add a replica of the armoured dinosaur called Sauropelta to their model range. Say hello to Isaac the Sauropelta. It is yet another fantastic addition to the mid-size model range offered by this exciting figure and replica manufacturer.
PNSO Isaac the Sauropelta Dinosaur Model
PNSO are to introduce a replica of the Early Cretaceous nodosaurid Sauropelta. Say hello to Isaac the Sauropelta.
A Sauropelta Dinosaur Model
Details regarding this new dinosaur model are at a premium for the moment, but this figure is just the latest in a long line of compelling new prehistoric animal model announcements made by the company. Everything Dinosaur has announced seven new figures this autumn, the first, Gaoyuan the Microraptor, is due to be in stock in just a few days. PNSO are to add a replica of the bizarre, Chinese marine reptile Atopodentatus to their portfolio and several new dinosaurs have been announced as well – Pachyrhinosaurus, Corythosaurus, Borealopelta, Lambeosaurus, Spinosaurus and Tuojiangosaurus.
Coming into Stock at Everything Dinosaur – Gaoyuan the Microraptor
The packaging for the new for 2020 PNSO Gaoyuan Microraptor dinosaur model. The model will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in just a few days (as of November 20th 2020).
Sauropelta (S. edwardsorum), is thought to have been an early member of the Nodosauridae family. The fossils of this heavily-built herbivore come from the Little Sheep Mudstone Member of the famous Cloverly Formation, this strata represents the middle section of this Early Cretaceous formation, the bedding planes associated with Sauropelta edwardsorum fossils are believed to have been deposited approximately 108 million years ago (Albian faunal stage of the Cretaceous).
Sauropelta co-existed with a number of theropod dinosaurs including the allosauroid Acrocanthosaurus as well as the large dromaeosaurid Deinonychus. The armour, including huge defensive spikes, so exquisitely replicated in the new PNSO model would have helped to defend this slow-moving quadruped from attacks from these predators.
A Close-up View of the Head of the New PNSO Sauropelta Figure
A close-up view of the armoured head of Sauropelta, complete with an array of formidable defensive spikes.
Everything Dinosaur Comments
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“It’s great to see a replica of this American nodosaurid added to the extensive PNSO dinosaur model range. The company has announced a number of new armoured model introductions recently, including a model of Borealopelta and a replica of the Chinese stegosaur Tuojiangosaurus. They are all so good it is difficult to pick out a favourite.”
The PNSO Sauropelta dinosaur model is likely to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2021. The model measures 17.3 cm in length.
Everything Dinosaur in collaboration with CollectA announce further additions to the CollectA range of prehistoric animal models for 2021. Today, we highlight the introduction of an Age of Dinosaurs Elasmosaurus marine reptile model, along with a contemporary of this elasmosaurid, a 1:40 scale replica of the fearsome prehistoric fish Xiphactinus. Furthermore, a third set of mini dinosaur and prehistoric animal models will be added to the CollectA portfolio.
CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Elasmosaurus – a Late Cretaceous marine reptile.
CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Xiphactinus – a Late Cretaceous, predatory fish which was geographically widespread.
A CollectA box of mini dinosaurs (set 3) – contains 10 mini prehistoric animal models.
The CollectA Elasmosaurus, the 1:40 scale Xiphactinus and the CollectA mini prehistoric animal set will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur around the middle of 2021.
The New for 2021 CollectA Elasmosaurus Marine Reptile Model
CollectA Elasmosaurus marine reptile model.
CollectA Elasmosaurus
The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Elasmosaurus joins a growing number of marine reptile figures under the CollectA brand. For example, in 2017 a model of the ichthyosaur Excalibosaurus was added to the range along with a 1:40 scale CollectA Deluxe Kronosaurus. The famous American palaeontologist Edward Drinker Cope named and described Elasmosaurus in 1869, he based his study on fossils that had been discovered in Wyoming. One of the larger members of the Plesiosauria, this marine reptile reached a length of around 14 metres and it is estimated to have weighed 2,000 kilograms when fully grown.
The CollectA model depicts Elasmosaurus in the act of turning to attack its prey, with its mouth open ready to grab an unsuspecting fish.
On the subject of fish, the next CollectA figure we discuss is a replica of a monstrous predatory fish with a reputation for being particularly aggressive.
The New for 2021 CollectA Deluxe 1:40 Scale Xiphactinus Model
The CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Xiphactinus prehistoric fish model.
CollectA Deluxe Xiphactinus
A swift and powerful hunter, a number of species have been described from Cretaceous-aged deposits of North America, Europe and Australia. Xiphactinus (pronounced Zee-fak-tin-us), swallowed its victims whole. It had a varied diet, mostly fish and occasionally seabirds such as Hesperornis. Its reputation for being particularly aggressive is well-founded, a Canadian specimen was recently discovered with the remains of a mosasaur flipper trapped in its jaws.
The aggressive nature of this bony fish sometimes was its undoing. A famous fossil specimen collected by George F. Sternberg and on display at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History (Kansas, USA) shows a 4-metre-long Xiphactinus with a near perfect specimen of a ichthyodectid Gillicus arcuatus located in the stomach cavity. It is likely that during the swallowing of the 1.8-metre-long Gillicus, the Xiphactinus was fatally injured.
A Famous Fossil of a Fish within a Fish
A fossil fish within a fish. A famous fossil specimen – a four-metre-long Xiphactinus audax that died shortly after swallowing a Gillicus arcuatus.
With a model length of a fraction over 16 cm, the 1/40th scale rating for this figure is around the right ballpark. Fans of Everything Dinosaur on Facebook will recall that a poll was posted earlier this year asking for views and opinions about the prospects of a Xiphactinus model being produced. The overwhelmingly positive response received encouraged the design team at CollectA to bring out a Xiphactinus figure.
CollectA Set of Mini Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models (Set 3)
The third new item Everything Dinosaur announces today is a third set of CollectA dinosaur and prehistoric animal models. These sets have proved to be very popular with dinosaur fans and model collectors, the mini models measure around six to ten centimetres in length and this new set features eight dinosaurs along with a pterosaur and a miniature marine reptile model.
The CollectA Mini Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models Set 3
The CollectA mini dinosaurs and prehistoric animals set 3.
Safari Ltd Announce New Prehistoric Animal Models for 2021
Safari Ltd have officially announced their new range of prehistoric animal figures for 2021. The company will be adding models of Daspletosaurus, Baryonyx and a Spinosaurus to their Wild Safari Prehistoric World range and they have extended their Mythical Realms brand by including two armoured dinosaur figures – T. rex and Triceratops. In 2020, Safari Ltd introduced a total of nine new figures into their Wild Safari Prehistoric World range.
There may be fewer models coming out in 2021, but given the huge difficulties caused by the global pandemic, plus the re-location of the company, Everything Dinosaur would like to pay tribute to all the dedicated and hard-working people at Safari Ltd who have made the introduction of new models possible.
All the models we announce today are scheduled to be in stock in January 2021.
The New Daspletosaurus Dinosaur Model (New for 2021)
The new for 2021 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Daspletosaurus dinosaur model.
Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models – Daspletosaurus
This striking figure with its green and yellow markings demonstrating the biological concept of counter-shading represents a new tyrannosaurid genus added to the Safari Ltd product portfolio. It follows on from the tyrannosaurid Qianzhousaurus that was introduced by Safari Ltd this year.
Wild Safari Prehistoric World Baryonyx
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Baryonyx Dinosaur Model
The new for 2021 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Baryonyx dinosaur model.
The first Baryonyx model produced by Safari Ltd was under the Carnegie range, this figure came out in 1998, but was retired when this brand was withdrawn in 2014. This new figure will join Suchomimus and Spinosaurus as representatives of the Spinosauridae within the Wild Safari Prehistoric World portfolio.
On the subject of Spinosaurus…
The Colourful New for 2021 Spinosaurus Model
The 2021 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Spinosaurus dinosaur model.
There will also be a model of a Spinosaurus introduced next year (2021), this figure depicts this iconic dinosaur walking on land, as opposed to the swimming figure that was introduced in 2019.
Not Quite Armoured Dinosaurs
Talk to a palaeontologist about an armoured dinosaur and visions of nodosaurids, polacanthids, stegosaurs and ankylosaurids are conjured up. However, in 2021 Safari Ltd will be adding a couple of colourful characters to their Mythical Realms range. Two dinosaurs wearing silver armour will be added. A T. rex complete with a helmet and an armoured Triceratops dinosaur model.
The Armoured Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Model (Mythical Realms)
Safari Ltd have extended their Mythical Realms line by adding an armoured T. rex dinosaur model to this range.
Triceratops Sporting a Coat of Armour
The Mythical Realms Triceratops dinosaur model. Is that a club we can see on your tail?
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“These armoured dinosaurs are very imaginative. They remind team members of some of the dinosaurs that feature in the Dinotopia series of fantasy novels by author and illustrator James Gurney. These figures will make an exciting addition to the range of Safari Ltd models that we supply.”
All these figures are expected to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur around January 2021.
Model Measurements
We know how important model dimensions are to collectors and fans of dinosaurs who like to try to provide a scale for their figures, so here are those important measurements.
Wild Safari Prehistoric World Daspletosaurus – length 22.5 cm approximately with a height of around 11.5 cm.
Wild Safari Prehistoric World Baryonyx – length 22.9 cm approximately with a height of 8.9 cm.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Spinosaurus – length 22.9 cm with the height of the sail around 7.6 cm.
Mythical Realms Armoured T. rex – length 15.2 cm approximately, height approximately 10 cm.
Mythical Realms Armoured Triceratops – length 20.3 cm, height of around 8.9 cm.
All these figures are expected to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur around January 2021.
Praise from Portugal from Everything Dinosaur. The UK-based company has many customers in Europe including numerous fans of dinosaur models in Portugal. We enjoy getting feedback about our customer service and the prehistoric animal models that we supply. Take for example, Adriano from Portugal who recently sent Everything Dinosaur some feedback on the Beasts of the Mesozoic “raptor” models that they had purchased. One of the items that Adriano had bought was the fabulous Linheraptor (L. exquisitus), adding to their collection of Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures.
Purchased by a Portuguese Model Collector
The exquisite Beasts of the Mesozoic Linheraptor exquisitus figure. A model collector from Portugal praised Everything Dinosaur’s customer service and awarded the company 5-stars.
“Items arrived on time and in excellent condition. Would do business again! Fast shipping in a well-conditioned box and for a fair rate.”
With regards to the Linheraptor figure, Adriano praised the model commenting:
“Beautiful design from the great David Silva. Love the paint application and the articulation of the figure.”
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Raptor Series Linheraptor exquisitus along with the Beasts of the Mesozoic Desert Accessory Pack with the Mononykus figure were given 5-stars by the reviewer. Everything Dinosaur’s customer service was also given 5-stars by Adriano.
This 5-star review is just one of hundreds of reviews received and collated by Feefo the independent ratings company. This year (2020), has been extremely difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Everything Dinosaur’s dedicated and hard-working staff have been able to maintain the very highest level of customer service and top marks from Feefo.
Top Marks for Everything Dinosaur from Feefo
Everything Dinosaur has been awarded the Platinum Trusted Service award from Feefo.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“Our thanks to Adriano and all the hundreds of other Everything Dinosaur customers who have provided feedback on our products and customer service. We are grateful for the feedback from Portugal. Each and every one of the reviews we receive is read and we greatly appreciate all the kind words.”
A Video Review of the New for CollectA Models (Part 2)
Everything Dinosaur has produced a short video review of the latest batch of new for 2021 prehistoric animal models to be introduced by CollectA. On Friday, (13th November), Everything Dinosaur in collaboration with CollectA, announced a CollectA Deluxe 1:15 scale Pteranodon figure along with two Age of Dinosaurs Popular models – Megalosaurus in ambush and Neovenator scenting prey.
Team members have put up a ten minute video reviewing these new models, providing more details and outlining some of the scientific research that inspired their development.
Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube Video – New CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models for 2021 (Part 2)
Video credit: Everything Dinosaur
CollectA Deluxe 1:15 Pteranodon Figure
The narrator discusses the new for 2021 CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon figure and highlights details of this revised and updated pterosaur model. The presence of a tail tassel on the figure is discussed and viewers are shown a diagram of the bizarre tail bones (caudal vertebrae) of Pteranodon that led palaeontologists to conclude that it may have had some form of specialist structure on the end of its relatively long (for a member of the Pteranodontia), tail. CollectA suggest a tail tassel which could be used in visual displays. Other proposals include a rudder to help with steering in flight or even a fin to assist swimming when this flying reptile associated with marine environments, ditched in the sea.
The New for 2021 CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon with a Tail Tassel
The new for 2021 CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon model in 1:15 scale.
Everything Dinosaur’s Interpretation of the Pteranodon Model with a Fin
Everything Dinosaur has modified the new for 2021 Pteranodon model giving the figure a fin. In the Everything Dinosaur YouTube video review various theories regarding the bizarre caudal vertebrae of Pteranodon are explored.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Question of the Day
Viewers are asked to consider “what other pterosaur replicas would you like CollectA to make for their Deluxe or Supreme ranges?” Feedback placed in the comments section would be passed to CollectA.
Two British Theropod Figures
The other figures featured are the two new theropods – Megalosaurus in ambush and Neovenator scenting prey. It is great to see an updated version of the iconic Megalosaurus introduced. As the narrator remarks in the video, the Reverend William Buckland would have been proud. Sharp-eyed viewers will note that the teeth are not exposed in the closed mouth. This CollectA model has been given lips (same with the new Neovenator replica).
The design team at CollectA have produced a Megalosaurus model based on the latest scientific thinking and that includes adding lips to their model in recognition of the debate with regards to oral tissues within the Theropoda.
The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Neovenator sports a row of small, raised spines running the length of its body. It also has a row of brown-coloured skin extensions from its lower jaw down its neck, these give the impression that it had a fleshy wattle as seen in many types of bird today. The beautifully painted head complete with its yellow flashes is slightly elevated, as if the dinosaur is sniffing. A scientific paper (Barker et al 2017), proposed that Neovenator had complex neurovascular canals in its snout. Such structures are associated with a highly developed sense of smell.
CollectA wanted to reflect this research in their 2021 model, hence its full title “Neovenator scenting prey”.
The CollectA Neovenator Scenting Prey Dinosaur Model
The elevated head of the CollectA Neovenator scenting prey model.
Today, we introduce the second batch of new for 2021 CollectA prehistoric animals. Just like last week, Everything Dinosaur announces three new CollectA figures, but today we discuss two dinosaurs associated with England and a replica of a famous flying reptile:
CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon in 1:15 scale – a replica of a giant Late Cretaceous pterosaur.
A CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range Megalosaurus in ambush – a new version of the first dinosaur to be scientifically described.
CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range Neovenator scenting prey – a large theropod, fossils of which are associated with Lower Cretaceous deposits found on the Isle of Wight.
The Megalosaurus and Neovenator models are due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2021, whilst the CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon is scheduled to arrive later in the year.
The New for 2021 CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon Model (1:15 Scale)
The new for 2021 CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon model in 1:15 scale. This pterosaur figure will have an articulated jaw.
CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon Model
The new for 2021 CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon is depicted in a grounded quadrupedal pose. It has an articulated jaw and from the crest shape, we determine that this model represents the Pteranodon longiceps species. The CollectA model possesses a brightly coloured throat pouch that reflects current scientific thinking about the anatomy of this piscivore and readers will note that this flying reptile has been depicted with a body covering of pycnofibres.
Intriguingly, this Pteranodon model has been given a tassel on the end of its tail. This genus of flying reptile has been extensively studied and although much Pteranodon fossil material associated with the famous Smoky Hill Chalk deposits of the Niobrara Formation of Kansas has been squashed flat, palaeontologists have noted unique features in its tail bones.
The tail of Pteranodon is much longer than the related Nyctosaurus, it is one of the longest tails of any known member of the Ornithocheiroidea and the bones at the very end of the tail have a unique shape. The most distal bones (tail bones furthest from the body), consist of two parallel thin rods, the function of which has been speculated upon by several pterosaur researchers. These bones could have supported a fin to assist with swimming, or perhaps these caudals could have formed the anchor points for some form of tail rudder or perhaps a display device.
A Close-up View of the “Tail Tassel” on the CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon Model
A close-up view of the “tail tassel” on the CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon model.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Model designer Anthony Beeson has opted for the latter interpretation.
He commented:
“Uniquely the model has been given a tail ‘tassel’, perhaps used in mating rituals, suggested by the existence of the skeleton’s odd duplex centra and tail rods.”
CollectA Megalosaurus in Ambush
The second new figure we announce today is one of two new British theropod dinosaurs in the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular series – Megalosaurus bucklandii.
The New for 2021 CollectA Megalosaurus Dinosaur Model
The new for 2021 CollectA Megalosaurus in ambush dinosaur model.
CollectA will be introducing an updated and revised version of their Megalosaurus model that was introduced in 2010. The figure has been given a more bird-like posture and a series of raised spines over the hip region. The skull has been elongated reflecting what is seen in the cranial fossil material of related species within the Megalosauridae. Eagle-eyed dinosaur model collectors will also note that this new CollectA figure has lips, in-line with a current debate in palaeontology about the presence of oral tissues within the Theropoda and elsewhere.
Commenting on the Megalosaurus model, designer Anthony Beeson stated:
“The Middle Jurassic dinosaur Megalosaurus incorporates the recent suggestion of dinosaurs having lips. I have based the model with its elongated head on the anatomy of Torvosaurus, a close relative. The model was designed to show the theropod lying in wait for prey and hence the descriptive title of ‘Megalosaurus in ambush’. My thought was to see it placed within, or behind a glade of CollectA’s prehistoric plants.”
CollectA Neovenator Scenting Prey
The third and final CollectA model we reveal this week, is that of the Early Cretaceous predator Neovenator, fossils of which are known from the Lower Cretaceous Wessex Formation. This new figure will replace the Age of Dinosaurs Popular Neovenator model that was part of the second batch of prehistoric animal figures that CollectA produced.
The New for 2021 CollectA Neovenator Dinosaur Model
The new for 2021 CollectA Neovenator scenting prey dinosaur model.
Strong Grasping Hands
The figure depicts the strong, grasping hands associated with this genus and the colour scheme is reminiscent of the 1:40 scale CollectA Deluxe Saltriovenator replica that came out earlier this year. It too, like the new Megalosaurus model sports a row of small, raised spines running the length of its body. These spines are more prominent at the back of the neck and across the hips. Once again, this new theropod figure has been given lips by the design team at CollectA.
It will make a fine partner to the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Mantellisaurus model, that was introduced in 2018, after all, the holotype specimen of Neovenator (N. salerii) was found in association with Mantellisaurus remains.
The head of the model has been beautifully painted with strong, yellow highlights. Analysis of the skull bones resulted in the publishing of a scientific paper (Tijani Barker et al, 2017), that proposed that this dinosaur had complex, neurovascular canals within its rostrum (snout), such structures are usually associated with aquatic animals and indicate an enhanced sensory function. Since there is no evidence of Neovenator being aquatic, perhaps its enhanced sense of smell helped it to detect prey, hence the descriptive title for this figure “Neovenator scenting prey”.
With the introduction of new Megalosaurus and Neovenator models, the earlier versions of these two theropods will be retired.
Out of Production the Earlier Neovenator and Megalosaurus Figures Made by CollectA
Due for retirement the CollectA Neovenator and Megalosaurus dinosaur models.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon in 1:15 scale – length 30. 5 cm, height 23.5 cm, width 12 cm.
A CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Megalosaurus in ambush – length 16 cm, height 5 cm.
CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Neovenator scenting prey – length 17 cm, height 6.2 cm.
The new CollectA Megalosaurus and Neovenator figures are due in stock at Everything Dinosaur early in 2021, with the CollectA Deluxe Pteranodon figure scheduled to arrive mid-2021.
Everything Dinosaur has produced a video looking at the first three prehistoric animal models for 2021 to be announced by CollectA. Having collaborated with CollectA on the media release that came out on Friday (6th November, 2020), Everything Dinosaur have produced a video review of the CollectA Deluxe Mamenchisaurus, along with the Kamuysaurus and the Brontosaurus prey (CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range).
Everything Dinosaur Takes a Look at the First Three Models for 2021 Announced by CollectA
In Everything Dinosaur’s video review the narrator introduces each of the new figures in turn using the official images provided by CollectA. Some of the science behind each of the new for 2021 models is highlighted. For example, when discussing the CollectA Deluxe 1:100 scale Mamenchisaurus, the video looks at the fossil evidence for a tail club that is depicted on the CollectA figure. Four fused vertebrae relating to a specimen of M. hochuanensis were discovered in 2001. The uniformity of these fused caudal vertebrae led palaeontologists to conclude that these fused bones were not caused by disease or an injury to the animal. Tail clubs have been reported in other Chinese sauropods including the closely related Omeisaurus.
Fused Vertebrae (Tail Bones) Associated with Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis
Views of the four fused caudal vertebrae associated with Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis.
Picture credit: Xing Lida et al
The Unique Dinosaur Biota of Japan
In the section discussing the Japanese hadrosaurid Kamuysaurus, Everything Dinosaur examines the recent focus on the unique dinosaur biota of Japan by CollectA. A model of Fukuiraptor was introduced in 2019 and earlier this year a 1:40 scale replica of Fukuisaurus was added to CollectA’s portfolio. Although, as the narrator points out in Everything Dinosaur’s video review, Kamuysaurus evolved tens of millions of years after these two dinosaurs became extinct.
Kamuysaurus Lived Tens of Millions of Years after Fukuisaurus and Fukuiraptor
The hadrosaur Kamuysaurus evolved tens of millions of years after Fukuiraptor and Fukuisaurus became extinct.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Pathology on the CollectA Brontosaurus Prey Model
The injuries depicted on the CollectA Brontosaurus prey model reflect attack and feeding strategies that have been postulated for large theropod dinosaurs. Our congratulations to the design team at CollectA for their skilful representation of a sauropod, attacked, weakened and ultimately dispatched by a large carnivore, or possibly a pack of large carnivorous dinosaurs.
Three New CollectA Dinosaur Models for 2021
The first three models for 2021 announced by CollectA and Everything Dinosaur. The CollectA Deluxe Mamenchisaurus, Kamuysaurus and a Brontosaurus prey.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Everything Dinosaur will blog about the next new model announcements from CollectA shortly.
These three dinosaur models will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2021.
Everything Dinosaur in collaboration with PNSO announce the addition of a mid-sized Spinosaurus replica to the PNSO model range. Say hello to Essien the Spinosaurus, the latest addition to this exciting range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal replicas. This beautiful dinosaur model incorporates a lot of the anatomical details from recently published scientific papers and the replica has been given an articulated lower jaw!
The PNSO Essien the Spinosaurus Dinosaur Model (Mid-size Model Range)
PNSO Essien the Spinosaurus dinosaur model. This Spinosaurus figure has an articulated lower jaw.
The PNSO Essien the Spinosaurus Dinosaur Model
Not to be confused with the 1:35 scale “Essien” the Spinosaurus figure, part of the “Scientific Art” range from PNSO, this new figure has been based on some of the very latest thinking concerning this huge North African theropod. For example, it has been given a much thicker, wider fin-like tail in line with a paper published in May (2020): Spinosaurus the River Monster. In addition, it is portrayed as a “knuckle-walker” and the proportions of the model’s limbs definitely indicate that this dinosaur was quadrupedal.
The Box Packaging Showing the Model as a “Knuckle-walker” and Highlighting the Thickened Tail
The packaging for the PNSO Spinosaurus dinosaur model.
PNSO Spinosaurus Dinosaur Model Measurements
The new mid-size PNSO Spinosaurus measures around twenty-three centimetres in length, it would be longer but the tip of the tail of the model is curled round. That spectacular sail stands nearly ten centimetres tall. Size estimates for Spinosaurus aegyptiacus vary considerably
Size ranges of between twelve and eighteen metres have been proposed. If you take the size estimate put forward by acclaimed dinosaur expert and author Gregory S. Paul at fourteen metres, this indicates that the new PNSO Spinosaurus replica would be in approximately 1:60 scale. If required, this new mid-size model, which is approximately half the size of the PNSO “Scientific Art” figure could represent a sub-adult specimen.
The Dorsal View Provides an Appreciation of the Serpentine Appearance of the Model
PNSO Essien the Spinosaurus (dorsal view).
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“The Spinosaurus will be shipped to Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse along with the recently announced Pachyrhinosaurus, Borealopelta, Atopodentatus, Corythosaurus, Lambeosaurus and Tuojiangosaurus figures. These models might be in stock just before Christmas, but in all likelihood these figures will be available in the New Year.”
It’s that time of year when our dear friends at CollectA release details of their new for 2021 prehistoric animal models and replicas. The team at CollectA have done a fantastic job keeping production plans on schedule in the midst of a global pandemic (COVID-19), we congratulate them for their hard work and we can reveal the first three models due out early next year.
CollectA Deluxe Mamenchisaurus in 1:100 scale – a replica of a giant sauropod, famed for its extremely long neck.
A CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range Kamuysaurus – a model of a Japanese hadrosaurid which was only named and formally scientifically described in 2019.
CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range Brontosaurus prey – a sauropod that has been the victim of an attack from a large theropod.
All three of these figures are due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur early in 2021.
The New for 2021 CollectA Deluxe Mamenchisaurus Dinosaur Model
CollectA Deluxe Mamenchisaurus a 1:100 scale replica of an Asian sauropod.
The CollectA Deluxe Mamenchisaurus
The CollectA Deluxe Mamenchisaurus model has a similar colouration to the CollectA rearing Diplodocus that we revealed twelve months ago. This might mark a trend in CollectA for depicting sauropods with a more muted colour scheme, one that can be described as “elephantine grey”. A number of species have been assigned to this genus, all of them from China and although size estimates vary, these long-necked herbivores were some of the largest creatures to have ever existed when they roamed in the Middle to Late Jurassic.
Intriguingly, this model has been given a tail club by designer Anthony Beeson who explained:
“Uniquely for a toy of this animal I have depicted it with a tail club suggested by the fused vertebrae on its tail.”
Four Fused Caudal Vertebrae
The discovery of four fused caudal vertebrae led palaeontologists to postulate that this dinosaur had a club on the end of its tail. The uniformity of the vertebrae tends to discount these fused tail bones having been caused by an injury or disease and tail clubs are known in other Chinese sauropods such as the closely related Omeisaurus and the not so closely related Shunosaurus. Additional fossil discoveries of fused caudal vertebrae would help to confirm this hypothesis.
It has been suggested that this tail club was used as a defensive weapon, but other functions cannot be entirely disregarded. For example, some palaeontologists have proposed that the fused bones may have been part of a sensory organ improving nerve responses so that the dinosaur could make more sense of its immediate environment, quite handy when your head is some twenty metres away from the end of your tail.
Whatever the function of the tail club, it is great to see the design team at CollectA including this unusual anatomy in the Mamenchisaurus model.
The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Kamuysaurus
With the recent introduction of Fukuiraptor (2019) and this year’s 1:40 scale Fukuisaurus model, CollectA have been keen to highlight the unique dinosaur biota that once roamed Japan. Coming into stock in early 2021 will be a replica of the duck-billed Kamuysaurus (Kamuysaurus japonicus). Known from a single, articulated and almost complete fossil specimen, Kamuysaurus is thought to be closely related to the North American Edmontosaurus.
Available in Early 2021 The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Kamuysaurus Model
The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Kamuysaurus model. A replica of a hadrosaurid from the Late Cretaceous of Japan.
It is certainly a beautiful figure, with a striking colour scheme. Designer Anthony Beeson has followed the hypothesis that it had a short flat crest on its forehead. The model further expands the number of hadrosaurid dinosaurs included in the CollectA model range.
CollectA Brontosaurus Corpse
The final figure to be announced this week is that of a dead Brontosaurus. CollectA have introduced several figures of deceased dinosaurs including a Stegosaurus, Triceratops and in 2016 a replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex corpse was added.
The CollectA Brontosaurus Corpse Model
The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Brontosaurus prey model. The wounds inflicted on the Brontosaurus reflect attack and feeding strategies that have been postulated for large theropod dinosaurs.
The CollectA Brontosaurus Corpse
The Brontosaurus corpse will make a very useful addition to the model range, permitting makers of prehistoric scenes and dioramas the opportunity to depict the aftermath of a theropod attack.
Commenting on this fantastic new addition to the CollectA portfolio, designer Anthony Beeson stated:
“I have wanted to do a dead sauropod for some time and this year we add a figure of a dead Brontosaurus to the collection. The animal is depicted in an ungainly pose of collapse, with wounds shown on its body suggested by how it is likely that such sauropods were attacked, weakened and dispatched by carnivores.”
Model Measurements
We know how dinosaur model fans like to get information on the size of prehistoric animal figures, here is that all important information:
CollectA Deluxe Mamenchisaurus in 1:100 scale – length 40 cm, height of head 24 cm.
A CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range Kamuysaurus – length 14 cm, height 5.3 cm.
CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range Brontosaurus prey – length 25 cm, width 15 cm.
If these first three figures are anything to go by, then there are going to be some exciting times ahead for model collectors and dinosaur fans. This trio will be available from Everything Dinosaur early in 2021 and we will post up details of other new CollectA model announcements next week.
The latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter features the exclusive Beasts of the Mesozoic limited edition Velociraptor osmolskae. Two more recently arrived Beasts of the Mesozoic models are also showcased in our “Dinovember” bulletin. The popular Linheraptor (L. exquisitus) and the top-selling Pyroraptor (P. olympius) replicas are back in stock. In addition, with our thoughts turning to the festive season, we highlight the Papo gift box that features the recently introduced Stygimoloch and Gorgosaurus. The newsletter also announces two new replicas from Rebor, the Compsognathus longipes preserved dissection specimens.
The Exclusive Velociraptor osmolskae Replica (Beasts of the Mesozoic)
The superb, limited edition Beasts of the Mesozoic Velociraptor osmolskae is in stock and available from Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Beasts of the Mesozoic Raptor Figures
The fantastic Beasts of the Mesozoic Linheraptor and the Fans’ Choice Pyroraptor are in stock at Everything Dinosaur. These amazing, hand-painted and articulated 1:6 scale models have proved to be exceptionally popular. A delivery has just arrived at Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse just in time for Christmas.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic “Raptors” Linheraptor and the Fans’ Choice Pyroraptor Feature in the Newsletter
The popular Beasts of the Mesozoic Linheraptor (L. exquisitus) and the Pyroraptor (P. olympius) are available from Everything Dinosaur.
Papo Gift Boxes and the Rebor X-REX Swarm (Plague Variant)
Everything Dinosaur team members get asked at this time of year to recommend Christmas gifts, one of the best-selling items at the moment is the 2020 Papo gift box which features the Papo Gorgosaurus and the bone-headed dinosaur Stygimoloch. Gift boxes are popular in November and December, so it seemed sensible to feature this item in our latest newsletter. Fans of the Rebor X-REX series, the alien/Tyrannosaurus rex hybrid will not be disappointed with the second figure in this line, the fearsome X-REX Swarm (plague variant).
Papo Gift Boxes and the Rebor X-REX Swarm (Plague Variant)
The Papo gift box and the Rebor X-REX Swarm (plague variant).
Discerning figure collectors, especially those who have a fascination for science fiction have really taken to the introduction of the X-REX range of models from Rebor. Although the quartet has been delayed, the second figure in the series – Swarm (plague variant) is in stock at Everything Dinosaur.
Furthermore, newsletter readers were provided with details of two new Rebor replicas, both of which are due in early 2021 and are available to pre-order at Everything Dinosaur.
The beautifully detailed Rebor Oddities Compsognathus longipes preserved dissection specimens with their glass fronted display boxes would make a stunning addition to any collection. These 1:1 scale Compsognathus figures demonstrate the amazing attention to detail the design team at Rebor have.
The Rebor Oddities Compsognathus longipes Preserved Dissection Specimens
The Rebor Compsognathus longipes preserved dissection specimens.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To pick up a Rebor X-REX Swarm or to pre-order the Rebor Oddities Compsognathus longipes specimens: Rebor Models and Figures.
Everything Dinosaur newsletter subscribers received advance warning about pre-ordering the limited edition Victorian Goth Rebor Compsognathus replica, only 500 of these figures have been produced.
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