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22 08, 2020

New Rebor Figures Feature in Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

By Mike|2024-03-13T16:28:08+00:00August 22nd, 2020|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Newsletters, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Rebor Figures Feature in Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

The new Rebor X-REX Swarm (plague variant), makes headlines in the Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. The arrival of this new figure has made headlines in the latest customer newsletter to be sent out by the UK-based company. This eagerly anticipated figure from Rebor, the second in their science-fiction/dinosaur hybrid series, had been delayed in production due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, this beautifully-crafted figure is now available.

The New Rebor X-REX Swarm (Plague Variant) Makes Headlines

Making headlines the Rebor X-REX Swarm "Plague Variant". — *The Everything Dinosaur newsletter highlights the arrival of the second figure in the Rebor alien/T. rex series – the X-REX Swarm (plague variant). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To purchase the Rebor X-REX Swarm in the plague variant colouration: Rebor Scale Models and Figures including X-REX Swarm and Broodlord.

Rebor X-REX Swarm – An Articulated Figure

The model has a detachable tail which is also flexible, moveable arms and an inner jaw piece. The figure is very detailed and the skull looks incredible (see picture below).

The Very Alien Rebor X-REX Swarm Model

Swarm - plague variant. — *A close view of the amazing head of the Rebor X-REX Swarm (plague variant). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Broodlord and Stegosaurus Woodland Also Make an Appearance

The newsletter also featured the first of the Rebor science fiction figures X-REX Broodlord. This popular model came out in late January (2020) and with the introduction of Swarm, we wanted to remind collectors that we had a few of these figures available to purchase. In addition, as well as receiving a shipment of Swarm models, we were able to obtain a number of the Rebor Stegosaurus Garden figure in the Woodland colour scheme.

The Rebor X-REX Broodlord “Metallic Variant” and the Rebor 1:35 scale Stegosaurus Garden

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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The latest newsletter certainly has a strong emphasis on the Rebor range. There are lots of planned new model introductions from Rebor for quarter 3 and 4 and team members are looking forward to these new figures coming into the company’s warehouse.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We send out newsletters to our subscriber list every once in a while. We give our subscribers priority ordering and they are the first to hear of new arrivals along with other updates and information to help them with their model collecting hobby.”

To request to join the Everything Dinosaur newsletter subscribers list just send us an email: Email Everything Dinosaur.

21 08, 2020

Lisowicia bojani – Next Everything Dinosaur Video Review

By Mike|2024-03-13T16:21:12+00:00August 21st, 2020|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

Dynamic Dicynodonts – Lisowicia bojani Video Review Planned

With the recent arrival of the remaining twelve new for 2020 CollectA prehistoric animal models, team members at Everything Dinosaur have been busy sorting out all the figures on reserve and picking and despatching orders to eager customers. However, we have received numerous requests to post up a video review of the CollectA Deluxe Lisowicia bojani in 1:20 scale, we intend to post up a short video showcasing this model and the small Placerias model that we also stock in the next ten days or so.

Everything Dinosaur Intends to Produce a Video Review of the CollectA Deluxe Lisowicia bojani Model

CollectA Lisowicia video review titles. — *The title page for Everything Dinosaur’s planned video review of the CollectA Deluxe Lisowicia bojani 1:20 scale replica.* *Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

CollectA Deluxe Lisowicia bojani

As well as showcasing the new 1:20 scale figure, team members at Everything Dinosaur intend to comment briefly on the Dicynodontia clade, explain how these synapsids are on the Mammalia part of the tetrapod family tree and to discuss suitable figures to accompany the Lisowicia replica in prehistoric dioramas. The new for 2020 CollectA figures have already featured in several short videos that have been posted up onto Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel.

The Lisowicia Model was One of Eighteen New for 2020 Figures Introduced by CollectA

CollectA Lisowicia replica — *The CollectA Deluxe Lisowicia bojani model compared next to a geology ruler. The video will also permit the scale of this figure and its measurements to be discussed.* *Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Adding a Placerias

Dinosaur fans and model collectors have for some time relied on Everything Dinosaur to supply them with another dicynodont figure, that of Placerias. The Placerias figure has been useful when it comes to creating Late Triassic dioramas.

A Herd of Placerias Models

*A trio of Placerias models. The Placerias replica is great for creating Triassic dioramas.* *Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Placerias Model Available from Everything Dinosaur

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To purchase the CollectA Lisowicia bojani: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Range including Lisowicia bojani.

The Placerias is part of set of dinosaur and prehistoric animal models. These figures can be ordered here (whilst stocks last): These models can be found in this section of the website, just search for the “Prehistoric Animal Models (Individual)” and then purchase a model from this set. When passing through check-out a message box will pop up and this will allow you to state “Placerias” and a member of our packing team will ensure that this is the figure that is sent out to you.

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18 08, 2020

New Rebor Swarm X-REX in Stock

By Mike|2024-03-12T15:49:07+00:00August 18th, 2020|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Rebor Swarm X-REX (Plague Variant) in Stock

The Rebor Swarm X-REX (plague variant colour version) is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. This is the second in a series of four planned by Rebor, it follows on from the “Broodlord” figure that was introduced earlier on this year (2020).

The Rebor Swarm X-REX

The Rebor Swarm X-REX Replica (Plague Variant) is now in Stock at Everything Dinosaur

A Rebor X-REX Swarm (Plague Variant). The amazing Rebor X-REX Swarm has a flexible tail, a removeable alien internal jaw and rotatable arms. It is 43 cm long and approximately in 1/35th scale. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A 1:35 Scale Figure

The model measures around forty-three centimetres in length once the tail has been added. It should be noted that due to the weight of the head, the figure will not stand up without the addition of the tailpiece to act as a counterbalance. The same is true for the Rebor Broodlord model that was introduced in January (2020). The model is tentatively scaled at 1:35, although as this is a fantasy, science-fiction figure the stated scale is arbitrary.

The Superb Skull of the Figure (Rebor Swarm)

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Rebor X-REX Swarm and Broodlord at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models and Figures.

Team members are currently preparing a video for the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel that shows how to assemble this Rebor alien xenomorph model.

Four Figures Planned in Total

A total of four figures had been planned in this science-fiction inspired series. The aim had been to introduce one each quarter for 2020, however, the COVID-19 global pandemic delayed production and Swarm has been released some seven months after the first in the series – Broodlord was introduced. The other two replicas are Broodlord “organic” and the intriguingly titled Swarm “radioactive”.

The Back Cover of the Box Highlights Future Figures (Broodlord Organic and Swarm Radioactive)

Broodlord organic and Swarm radioactive models. — The Broodlord “organic” and Swarm “radioactive” replicas. These figures will be available from Everything Dinosaur in the future, although no release date from the factory has been confirmed. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Team members are busy contacting all those customers who asked to be informed when the X-REX Swarm arrived. This exciting line of science-fiction, fantasy figures has certainly attracted a lot of interest from collectors and dinosaur model fans.”

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17 08, 2020

The New CollectA Bajadasaurus Gets a Makeover

By Mike|2024-03-12T15:38:59+00:00August 17th, 2020|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

CollectA Deluxe Bajadasaurus Gets a Makeover

Whilst we wait for the arrival of the remainder of the new for 2020 CollectA prehistoric animal models, we can reacquaint ourselves with one of their earlier releases from the spring. The CollectA Deluxe Bajadasaurus model was one of six figures that Everything Dinosaur was able to secure stocks of, before the COVID-19 pandemic began to disrupt the global economy. Dinosaur model collector Elizabeth commissioned Martin Garratt to repaint her Bajadasaurus model. The result is a spectacular reimagining of this Early Cretaceous, spiky dinosaur.

The Repainted CollectA Deluxe Bajadasaurus Dinosaur Model (Martin Garratt)

A repainted CollectA Bajadasaurus. — *CollectA Bajadasaurus pronuspinax repainted. The new for 2020 CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Bajadasaurus dinosaur model has been repainted by Martin Garratt.*

Picture credit: Elizabeth

A Remarkable Turnaround

The CollectA model has been turnaround very quickly. Bajadasaurus (B. pronuspinax) was formally named and scientifically described in February 2019 (although the fossils were found back in 2010), the design team at CollectA were able to move from the prototype stage to full production remarkably swiftly to ensure that this model was available in early 2020.

A Beautiful Interpretation of the Bajadasaurus Colour Scheme

Anterior portion of the CollectA Bajadasaurus repaint. — *A close view of the head and the neck of the Bajadasaurus model. The anterior portion of the model showing those spectacular neural spines that projected forwards.*

Picture credit: Elizabeth

Our thanks to Elizabeth for sending into Everything Dinosaur some photographs of her repainted figure.

Elizabeth commented:

“I’m absolutely thrilled with what Martin achieved. I’ve never had a piece from him that I didn’t like, of course, but inevitably some pieces strike a particular chord. This one does. I just wish I’d ordered a base as well!”

The Factory Colouration of the CollectA Bajadasaurus

The CollectA Deluxe 1:40 scale Bajadasaurus dinosaur model. — *The new for 2020 CollectA Bajadasaurus dinosaur model is in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Team members have already been informed as to which of the remaining new for 2020 CollectA models are wanted by Martin Garratt. Staff will be busying sorting out the models and responding to all those customers on our reservation lists when the new CollectA figures come in.

The CollectA Deluxe Bajadasaurus Figure in 1:40 Scale

A Magnificent Modified Dinosaur Model

Collecta Bajadasaurus repaint. — *A CollectA 1:40 scale Bajadasaurus has been repainted by Martin Garratt.*

Picture credit: Elizabeth

To view the CollectA Deluxe range of prehistoric animal scale models: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life Models.

The Painted Model (Dorsal View) Showing the Delicate Stripes on the Top of the Body and Tail

CollectA Bajadasaurus repainted. — *A dorsal view of the repainted CollectA Bajadasaurus.*

Picture credit: Elizabeth

16 08, 2020

New for 2020 CollectA Models Due in Stock in a Few Days

By Mike|2024-03-12T15:33:25+00:00August 16th, 2020|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Remaining New for 2020 CollectA Models Due in Stock

The rest of the new for 2020 CollectA prehistoric animal models are due to arrive at Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse in a few days. The remaining figures, the last of what are eighteen new figures introduced by CollectA this year are expected in about six days. The models include the 1:60 scale megalodon model with an articulated jaw, the 1:2 scale pterosaur Caviramus and the Early Jurassic theropod Saltriovenator (S. zanellai). Model collectors do not have long to wait for these new CollectA prehistoric animal models.

CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models

Everything Dinosaur Will Have All the Remaining CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models in Stock Soon

What a collection? The new for 2020 CollectA prehistoric animals. — Some of the illustrations we used in our recent videos announcing the new for 2020 CollectA prehistoric animal models. The rest of the new for 2020 CollectA prehistoric animal figures will be in stock very soon. *Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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CollectA Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, Sharks and Invertebrates (plus a Dicynodont)

The production of these models has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Everything Dinosaur was able to bring in some of the new for 2020 figures earlier in the year, but the likes of the hunting Mapusaurus, the Allosaurus, the cephalopods, the horseshoe crab and the replica of the huge dicynodont Lisowicia bojani were all held up. Team members have been busy sorting out reservation lists for these figures, making room to accommodate the models in the company’s warehouse as well as researching and writing fact sheets to accompany sales.

The Mapusaurus model (CollectA Age of Dinosaurs – Prehistoric Life)

CollectA hunting Mapusaurus — *CollectA Mapusaurus hunting dinosaur model. Due in stock at Everything Dinosaur.*

A spokesperson for the UK-based company commented:

“It has been a while, but the hard-working and enthusiastic team at CollectA have been doing all they can to expediate the delivery of these excellent figures into our warehouse. We are looking forward to receiving them and we have prepared plans to ensure that we contact all those people on our reserve lists for these models as quickly as possible. We have even ensured that we can work through next weekend if required to make sure we swiftly dispatch orders.”

“Something Fishy” – The CollectA Deluxe 1:60 scale Megalodon will Swim into Stock

CollectA Deluxe Megalodon shark model. — *The CollectA 1:60 scale Megalodon shark model.* *A spectacular model of Otodus megalodon.*

To view the range of CollectA not-to-scale models and figures: CollectA Prehistoric Life Models.

CollectA deluxe and supreme scale models: CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

13 08, 2020

Edmontosaurus – Not a Helpless, Hapless Hadrosaur

By Mike|2024-03-12T14:52:47+00:00August 13th, 2020|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Respect to Edmontosaurus

Everything Dinosaur team members have produced a short YouTube video praising the Late Cretaceous duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus. A juvenile Edmontosaurus might be on display at the moment, stuck in the jaws of a life-size replica of “Sue” the famous Tyrannosaurus rex exhibit, but Edmontosaurus was more than just lunch for a large theropod. In our short video, we highlight just how successful the Edmontosaurus spp. were. Indeed, the genus may have persisted for as much as seven million years and roamed over an enormous part of the western northern hemisphere.

It’s time to show Edmontosaurus some respect!

Edmontosaurus Not a Helpless, Hapless Hadrosaur

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

Edmontosaurus regalis and Edmontosaurus annectens

In our short video, it lasts a fraction under eight minutes fifteen seconds, we discuss Edmontosaurus and explain that this genus was extremely successful. It made up a considerable portion of the Late Cretaceous biota of Laramidia and some individuals may have grown to truly gigantic proportions. The narrator discusses both Edmontosaurus regalis and E. annectens looking at some of the unpublished fossil evidence that suggests that this herbivore could have reached lengths in excess of fifteen metres. A large, mature adult Edmontosaurus could perhaps have weighed as much as nine tonnes.

In the Video Edmontosaurus was Compared to the Chinese Hadrosaur Shantungosaurus

Edmontosaurus compared to Shantungosaurus. — *Comparing hadrosaurs. Shantungosaurus compared to Edmontosaurus. Could Edmontosaurus have rivalled Shantungosaurus giganteus for the title of the largest facultative biped that ever existed?* *Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The YouTube Video

—Video Contents—
0:00 – Introduction, an outline of the video’s contents and objectives.
0:28 – Introducing Edmontosaurus, you might think you know this dinosaur, but be prepared for some surprises.
0:54 – Field Museum Life-size T. rex, the amazing replica created by Blue Rhino Studios.
1:32 – Subscribe! To view Everything Dinosaur on YouTube, we recommend subscribing to our YouTube channel: Everything Dinosaur on YouTube.
1:43 – Two species of Edmontosaurus, an explanation of where, in general, fossils of E. regalis and E. annectens are found.
2:12 – Edmontosaurus roamed Alaska? Hadrosaur fossils associated with the Prince Creek Formation of northern Alaska, could represent a species of Edmontosaurus.
2:43 – Edmontosaurus versus T. rex. Tyrannosaurs predated upon Edmontosaurus, probably targeting the young, the old, or injured/sick individuals.
3:12 – How Big was Edmontosaurus? Fossils provide evidence with regards to the size of this genus.
3:48 – Edmontosaurus “mummies”. Analysis of soft tissues associated with Edmontosaurus specimens indicates that these herbivores were bigger than previously thought.
4:07 – Which species was Bigger? Comparing the two species of Edmontosaurus that have been described to date.
4:21 – Super-sized Edmontosaurus! Just how big could Edmontosaurus be?
4:55 – Biggest Biped that Ever Lived! It may have rivalled Shantungosaurus giganteus for the title of the largest facultative biped that ever lived.
5:13 – Two Edmontosaurus models. Looking at the Wild Safari Prehistoric World 2020 Edmontosaurus and the 2011 replica (see image below).
5:45 – Soft Crest on Edmontosaurus? Did Edmontosaurus have a crest of soft tissue on the top of its skull? We look at the fossil evidence.
6:02 – Successful Edmontosaurus! Time to show Edmontosaurus some respect, it was a truly amazing member of the Dinosauria.
6:32 – Question of the Day! Which T. rex model would you display next to the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Edmontosaurus figure?
7:10 – Respect to Edmontosaurus. Concluding our video, it’s time to show some respect to Edmontosaurus spp.

Showing this Dinosaur Some Respect

The Two Safari Ltd Edmontosaurus Models Compared

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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Respect to Edmontosaurus

Time to show Edmontosaurus some respect. — *Respect to Edmontosaurus! Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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The life-size Tyrannosaurus rex at the Field Museum (Chicago): Lifelike Replica of “Sue” T. rex Goes on Display.

6 08, 2020

Creating New Scale Drawings of Invertebrates

By Mike|2024-03-09T21:09:13+00:00August 6th, 2020|Categories: Adobe CS5, Animal News Stories, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Scale Drawings of Iconic Invertebrates

Prehistoric animal model collectors will probably already know that CollectA is about to introduce a range of models of iconic invertebrates, animals such as a straight-shelled nautiloid, an ammonite, trilobite and an extant nautilus (Nautilus pompilius). These figures are due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur very soon. As part of our preparations for the arrival of these replicas, our team members have been busy compiling fact sheets and data files on these key taxa.

Prehistoric Animal Model Fact Sheets

A Scale Drawing of the Nautilus

Nautilus scale drawing. — *A scale drawing of an extant nautilus (Nautilus pompilius).* *Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We have compiled hundreds of fact sheets over the years. They are supplied to our customers, being sent out with model purchases. For example, purchasers of the CollectA nautilus model from Everything Dinosaur will also be sent a free fact sheet about this amazing cephalopod. We have also prepared fact sheets on the straight-shelled nautiloid and the horseshoe crab.”

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The New for 2020 CollectA Nautilus Model (N. pompilius)

CollectA Nautilus pompilius model. — *CollectA Nautilus pompilius sometimes referred to as the “Emperor nautilus” because of its large size.*

A Horseshoe Crab Scale Drawing

Horseshoe Crab Scale Drawing

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

These invertebrate figures are due to arrive at Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse shortly. However, due to issues arising from the COVID-19 global pandemic affecting global logistics, we are unable to provide an exact date as to when these models will arrive. Followers of Everything Dinosaur on social media such as our Facebook page and newsletter subscribers will be alerted very quickly when these figures are in stock and available to purchase.

To view the range of CollectA Prehistoric Life models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Prehistoric Life Models and Figures.

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe and scale replicas of prehistoric animals: CollectA Deluxe, Supreme and Scale Models.

2 08, 2020

“Early Jurassic Park” – Dilophosaurus wetherilli and a New YouTube Video

By Mike|2024-03-09T14:54:37+00:00August 2nd, 2020|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

“Early Jurassic Park” – Dilophosaurus wetherilli

Whilst working on their YouTube video explaining about the newly published scientific paper on Dilophosaurus, team members at Everything Dinosaur needed a visual to explain the importance of this North American dinosaur to palaeontologists as they try to improve their understanding about Early Jurassic dinosaur biota. Interpreting Dilophosaurus fossil material has been hampered by their fragmentary nature and poor preservation.

Attempting to summarise the research since the University of California field work from 1942, it was decided to modify an iconic book cover “Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton. The new research suggests that Dilophosaurus may have looked very different, it was probably not a weak-jawed scavenger but an apex predator, the most dangerous dinosaur in the ecosystem.

The Importance of Dilophosaurus wetherilli – An Important Dinosaur from the Early Jurassic

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Dilophosaurus

Dilophosaurus was popularised in the famous dinosaur movie “Jurassic Park” which was released in 1993. It also appeared in the novel written by Michael Crichton, upon which the film was based. The small venomous dinosaur with its neck frill, reminiscent of the frilled-neck lizard of Australia (Chlamydosaurus kingii) was regarded as a major departure from the science by many movie-goers although Dilophosaurus played a prominent role in one of the most significant scenes of the whole franchise when Dennis Nedry, the computer programmer who had been bribed to smuggle dinosaur embryos off the resort, was attacked and eaten.

The Dilophosaurus from the Film “Jurassic Park”

ITOY Studio Dilophosaurus dinosaur model with articulated jaw. — *The ITOY Studio Dilophosaurus dinosaur model has an articulated jaw. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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In the newly published paper (Marsh and Rowe 2020), Dilophosaurus is depicted as a more robust, powerful animal and as far as the fossil record known to date goes, Dilophosaurus represents the largest terrestrial vertebrate known from the Early Jurassic of North America.

A Life Reconstruction of Dilophosaurus wetherilli Based on the 2020 Scientific Interpretation

Dilophosaurus wetherilli Makeover — *An amazing puppet depicting Dilophosaurus wetherilli using the data from the newly published scientific paper was created by Brian Engh.*

Picture credit: University of Texas at Austin

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the new scientific paper: Time to Beef Up Dilophosaurus.

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31 07, 2020

Time to “Beef Up” Dilophosaurus

By Mike|2024-03-09T14:20:41+00:00July 31st, 2020|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal News Stories, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur videos, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Photos/Pictures of Fossils, Press Releases|0 Comments

Time to “Beef Up” Dilophosaurus wetherilli

A comprehensive review of the fossil material associated with the Early Jurassic crested theropod Dilophosaurus (D. wetherilli) has been published. The consequences of this newly published paper for manufacturers of dinosaur models are profound. It is likely that our view of “double crested lizard” will change and with the writing of this paper, all the Dilophosaurus figures and replicas are very probably all wrong!

It’s time to “beef up” Dilophosaurus and to stop depicting it as a lightly built, gracile, weak-jawed scavenger but to recognise that this dinosaur was an apex predator!

Everything Dinosaur team members have produced a short YouTube video that explains what has happened.

Time to “Beef Up” Dilophosaurus (D. wetherilli)

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

All Dilophosaurus wetherilli Dinosaur Models May be Wrong!

An analysis of the five most-complete Dilophosaurus specimens reveals that Dilophosaurus had stronger jaws than previously thought. That distinctive notch between the premaxilla and the maxilla (the upper jaw bones), which is so carefully depicted in numerous replicas and figures, might be much less pronounced. The original interpretation of the “kink” being put down to the fragmented and poor condition of the fossil material. The shape of the upper jaws may be a result of taphonomy and it might not reflect the actual shape of the bones.

Lots of Dilophosaurus Dinosaur Models Feature in Everything Dinosaur’s Video

Wild Safari Dilophosaurus dinosaur model. — *The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Dilophosaurus model came out in 2009 and it shows the characteristic anatomical traits formerly associated with this theropod dinosaur.* *Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Nasal and Lacrimal Bones Form the Crests

It is the nasal and lacrimal bones that form the famous crests. This new paper suggests that these features were not thin and bony but the hollow, pneumatised cores were covered with keratin or keratinised skin making them much larger than previously thought. Although their overall shape remains uncertain, these crests may have played a role in helping this large animal to lose heat. Recently published research (Eastick et al), suggests that the casques of large, ground-dwelling birds such as cassowaries might act as thermal windows.

The casque on the top of the head of the cassowary could help this large bird to lose heat when it is very hot and restrict heat loss in cooler conditions. At the time of publication (2019), it was proposed that these findings might have implications for the function of similar structures in avian and non-avian dinosaurs and that includes Dilophosaurus wetherilli.

Used for Display and Thermoregulation?

A new interpretation of Dilophosaurus wetherilli. — *The new interpretation depicts Dilophosaurus as an apex predator which was very bird-like. Those crests could have played a role in thermoregulation.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur (puppet of Dilophosaurus created by Brian Engh)

Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube video highlighting the scientific paper on Dilophosaurus that may change the way models of this dinosaur are made lasts for a fraction over eleven minutes. It provides an overview of the recent paper and discusses how future Dilophosaurus dinosaur models might look.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the newly published research reviewing the Dilophosaurus wetherilli fossil material: Beefing Up Dilophosaurus.

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Everything Dinosaur would like to acknowledge the help and support of University of Texas at Austin/Jackson School of Geosciences for their help in creating our YouTube video.

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26 07, 2020

A Unique Ornithopod Diorama

By Mike|2024-03-09T08:46:45+00:00July 26th, 2020|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

CollectA Fukuisaurus and CollectA Mantellisaurus Get Makeovers

A very big thank you to dinosaur model collector Elizabeth who sent us pics of the CollectA 1:40 scale Fukuisaurus and the CollectA drinking Mantellisaurus that had been customised by the very talented Martin Garratt so that they represent the same species. Elizabeth had commissioned the model maker to create a diorama featuring a pair of ornithopods, one female and one male. With the addition of the 1:40 scale Fukuisaurus into the CollectA range this year, her plan to use two similar models to represent a male and a female of the same species came into fruition.

An Ornithopod Diorama

A Stunning Dinosaur Diorama Created by Martin Garratt

Two customised dinosaur models. — *A beautiful pair of CollectA dinosaur models that have been customised on behalf of a client by the very talented model maker Martin Garratt.*

Picture credit: Elizabeth

Two Herbivorous Dinosaurs at a Watering Hole

This beautiful diorama features the two CollectA figures and model maker Martin has placed them on the margins of a small pond, thereby taking advantage of the head down pose of the CollectA Mantellisaurus figure.

A Close-up View of the Two Dinosaur Figures

Picture credit: Elizabeth

Fukuisaurus and Mantellisaurus

Although these two figures work exceptionally well in the diorama and they may have been contemporaneous, in reality Fukuisaurus and Mantellisaurus were separated by thousands of miles when these two herbivorous dinosaurs lived in the Early Cretaceous. Mantellisaurus (M. atherfieldensis), is known from the Vectis Formation (Isle of Wight and Dorset in southern England), as well as equivalent level beds from western Europe). In contrast, Fukuisaurus (F. tetoriensis), comes from exposures of the Kitadani Formation on the Japanese island of Honshu.

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Customised Dinosaur Models – Fukuisaurus and Mantellisaurus

Customised CollectA Mantellisaurus and Fukuisaurus. — *A pair or ornithopods customised by Martin Garratt. The CollectA Mantellisaurus (left) and the CollectA Fukuisaurus (right).*

Picture credit: Elizabeth

Discussing Mantellisaurus and Fukuisaurus

In addition, although the size of Mantellisaurus is not known, it was considerably bigger and heavier than Fukuisaurus. Although, it was more gracile than other Hadrosauriformes, palaeontologists have estimated that this dinosaur could have exceeded seven metres in length and weighed more than 1,000 kilograms. Fukuisaurus, which is known from many more fossil specimens, the majority of which come from a single horizon, is estimated to have measured around 4.5 metres in length. Fukuisaurus is estimated to have weighed around 400 kilograms.

The CollectA Models Next to Their Customised Counterparts

Customised CollectA dinosaur models (Fukuisaurus and Mantellisaurus). — The CollectA Fukuisaurus and Mantellisaurus compared to the customised figures. Clockwise from left to right – customised CollectA Mantellisaurus, the CollectA Fukuisaurus in the manufacturer’s colour scheme, customised CollectA Fukuisaurus figure and finally, the CollectA Mantellisaurus in the factory livery.

Picture credit: Elizabeth

In her email to Everything Dinosaur, Elizabeth stated:

“CollectA models of Fukuisaurus and Mantellisaurus, repainted and based by Martin Garratt [UMF Models] to create a diorama of two dinosaurs of the same species at a pond – take your pick as to whether to call them Fukuisaurus or Mantellisaurus.”

A Pair of Customised Ornithopods

Customised dinosaur models. — *Ornithopod pair (CollectA Fukuisaurus and CollectA Mantellisaurus). A pair of stunning customised figures on a small pond diorama.*

Picture credit: Elizabeth

Our thanks once again to Elizabeth for sharing her superb photographs with Everything Dinosaur.

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