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At Everything Dinosaur, we like to do our best when it comes to assisting our customers. Take for example, a fan of Papo prehistoric animal models who asked us to photograph a Papo brown Tyrannosaurus rex model and the Papo Gorgosaurus replica prior to making a potential purchase. Our team members were happy to oblige and emailed over several photographs from the company’s own studio of the two tyrannosaurids including a picture of the two prehistoric animals together on one of the turntables we use for our YouTube videos.
The Papo Brown Tyrannosaurus rex Model and the Papo Gorgosaurus
The Papo brown T. rex model (introduced in 2012) on the left with the 2019 Papo Gorgosaurus adjacent. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
These two tyrannosaurs make an attractive pair. The Papo brown T. rex model was introduced in 2012 replacing the “classic” green version of this dinosaur. The Papo Gorgosaurus is a much more recent addition to the Papo “Les Dinosaures” range. This figure was introduced in 2019.
With the current COVID-19 difficulties, Everything Dinosaur has been able to put in place a series of contingency measures to help the company to continue operating its mail order business. For example, making commitments to stock figures earlier than normal and putting in place plans to hold various products in readiness to bring them into the company’s warehouse. These measures and the other steps that Everything Dinosaur have taken have enabled the company to maintain the availability of a number of product lines, including the popular Papo prehistoric animals.
It’s “Turntable Tuesday” at Everything Dinosaur and time to give another prehistoric animal figure in our extensive range, a spin. Today, we have selected one of the most underrated models in the CollectA Deluxe Prehistoric Life model range – the 1:20 scale Woolly Mammoth. It is time this fabulous figure of an iconic Ice Age animal got put into the spotlight.
“Turntable Tuesday”
“Turntable Tuesday” – The CollectA Deluxe 1:20 Scale Woolly Mammoth
Lots of prehistoric animal ranges include a Woolly Mammoth figure (M. primigenius). It seems that as soon as a manufacturer starts to extend a range beyond the Dinosauria, the Woolly Mammoth comes into consideration. The CollectA 1:20 scale replica was introduced back in 2009 along with the Woolly Mammoth calf, which coincidentally, makes a short appearance in our video. Interestingly, although no scale declaration was ever made for the calf model, these models were originally given sequential catalogue and production numbers. They do work very well together in terms of scale.
CollectA Woolly Mammoth Models
The CollectA Deluxe Woolly Mammoth model in 1:20 scale and the CollectA Prehistoric Life Woolly Mammoth calf.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A Woolly Mammoth on the Turntable
Our short video showcasing these excellent replicas lasts around one minute fifty seconds. Using a turntable to display the models we can permit viewers an all-round view of the figure. We did have to place the adult Mammoth on its back so that we could show the beautifully sculpted teeth in the upper jaw. Those tusks (upper incisors), are beautifully weathered too.
The Everything Dinosaur Video Highlights Some of the Details on the Ice Age Models
The Everything Dinosaur video highlights the details in the upper jaw.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Model Measurements – Are They 1:20 Scale Woolly Mammoth Models?
The CollectA Deluxe adult Woolly Mammoth measures around 20 cm long and that magnificent head is approximately 15 cm off the ground. Different species were different sizes and as with extant elephants today, the males were much larger than the females. Scientific measurements based on Mammuthus primigenius suggest an adult body size of around 3.5 metres to 4 metres in length, so this figure is indeed in approximately 1:20 scale.
The CollectA Deluxe Woolly Mammoth Replica
CollectA Deluxe Woolly Mammoth replica.
The CollectA Woolly Mammoth Calf
CollectA Prehistoric Life Woolly Mammoth calf model.
The Woolly Mammoth video can be found on Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel, please subscribe, you can find the channel here: Everything Dinosaur on YouTube.
Preparations Underway for the CollectA Caviramus Pterosaur Model
At the end of November last year (2019), Everything Dinosaur revealed that CollectA would be introducing a replica of the bizarre Late Triassic pterosaur Caviramus. This 1:2 scale model, along with the rest of the remaining new for 2020 CollectA prehistoric animals, have been delayed (coronavirus outbreak), but team members at Everything Dinosaur have still been busy making preparations for this model’s arrival.
Arriving in 2020 (Later on in the Year) The CollectA Supreme Caviramus Pterosaur Model
The bizarre Late Triassic pterosaur Caviramus (CollectA Caviramus model).
Caviramus schesaplanensis
Of all the pterosaurs known to science (there are around 130 genera), arguably the most bizarre but poorly known are those from the Late Triassic and into the latter stages of the Early Jurassic (Toarcian stage), that have been tentatively grouped together as “Campylognathoidids”. Caviramus is one such member, assigned by several authors, although there is very little agreement amongst pterosaur experts how the various associated genera are related to each other, or indeed, how they fit into the wider Pterosauria.
The grouping consists of around half a dozen or so assorted genera, most of which have been found in Europe. European members include Austriadactylus, Carniadactylus, Eudimorphodon, Campylognathoides, Caviramus and Raeticodactylus.
Named and described in 2006 (Fröbisch and Fröbisch), from a partial lower jaw found on the western slope of the Schesaplana mountain in Switzerland, Caviramus schesaplanensis was soon joined by another species (C. filisurensis), following the scientific description in 2008 of a much more complete skeleton found in contemporaneous deposits.
As if to highlight the complexities of trying to phylogenetically plot these strange flying reptiles, Caviramus filisurensis was placed in its own genus Raeticodactylus when it was described (Rico Stetcher). However, other researchers challenged this placement and comparisons with the jawbone of C. schesaplanensis led to claims that the two pterosaur fossils represented the same species or at least they were congeneric (belonging to the same genus).
Recent Studies
A more recent study (2014), concluded that these two, closely related pterosaurs should be placed in the Raeticodactylidae family and that Raeticodactylus was the sister genus of Caviramus. This phylogenetic assessment remains controversial, as indeed does the placement of all the “campylognathoidids” within the Pterosauria. In our fact sheet that will accompany sales of the CollectA Supreme 1:2 scale Caviramus replica, we hope to provide a little more information about this Triassic flying reptile.
Everything Dinosaur’s Fact Sheet Illustration of Caviramus
A scale drawing of the bizarre pterosaur Caviramus (C. schesaplanensis).Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
With their complex, multi-cusped teeth, large eyes, down-turned lower jaw tips and proportionately long wing fingers, the “Campylognathoidids” represent one of the earliest radiations of the Pterosauria. In common with most other early pterosaurs Caviramus was relatively small, with an estimated wingspan of around 1.2 metres, giving it a wingspan roughly comparable to the Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo). However, what Caviramus ate is entirely unknown. Wear and scratches observed on teeth along with studies of jaw morphology suggest that these flying reptiles were capable of processing their food in their mouths to some degree – chewing, an anatomic trait unique within the Pterosauria.
What Caviramus ate is very much open to speculation. It probably was a generalist feeding on plant material, invertebrates, small vertebrates and possibly carrion. Studies of the potential aerial abilities of Caviramus indicate that it may have flown but relied on gliding to an extent.
Problems with Dating Caviramus schesaplanensis Fossils
The fossilised partial lower jaw assigned to C. schesaplanensis comes from the Kössen Formation. Its age is uncertain due to problems over accurately dating the strata. The sediments represent a lagoonal environment that overtime, became a more open marine ecosystem but the absence of any obvious zonal fossils such as ammonites or conodonts makes accurate dating very difficult. The strata are regarded as Late Norian to Early Rhaetian in age. Based on this, our team members conclude that Caviramus was taking to the air around 210-206 million years ago.
It’s “Turntable Tuesday” at Everything Dinosaur and this week we take the Paleo-Creatures Kosmoceratops for a spin. This is the second Paleo-Creatures figure that we have featured in this series, following hot on the heels of Moschops comes this beautiful figure of “ornate horned face”.
“Turntable Tuesday” Paleo-Creatures Kosmoceratops Dinosaur Model Goes for a Spin
Video credit: Everything Dinosaur
Paleo-Creatures Kosmoceratops Figure
The Paleo-Creatures Kosmoceratops figure measures around thirteen centimetres in length and it is approximately in 1:38 scale. This hand-crafted figure is just one of an excellent range of figures all designed and sculpted by the talented Jesús Toledo. Formally described in 2010, this horned dinosaur lived around 76-74 million years ago (Campanian faunal stage of the Late Cretaceous). The binomial scientific name is Kosmoceratops richardsoni, the species name honours Scott Richardson, who discovered the first fossils associated with this species in Utah in 2006. The naming of Kosmoceratops after Scott Richardson was also in recognition for his work in mapping the geology of the “Beehive state”.
The Paleo-Creatures Kosmoceratops richardsoni Dinosaur Model in 1:38 Scale
The Paleo-Creatures Kosmoceratops dinosaur model. This hand-crafted model is supplied with a data card and its own display place complete with Kosmoceratops tracks. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Paleo-Creatures Kosmoceratops “Turntable Tuesday”
The aim of Everything Dinosaur’s “turntable Tuesday” videos is to post up once a week, a short video showcasing a prehistoric animal figure on our YouTube channel. The turntable allows viewers to see the figure in close detail from all angles, it is a 360 degree tour of a model. The Kosmoceratops figure video lasts around ninety seconds, our objective is to produce a video that lasts between a minute and two and a half minutes in length. With our own studio, we intend to make more videos including detailed reviews of dinosaur models in the near future.
Going for a Spin – The Paleo-Creatures Kosmoceratops on Everything Dinosaur’s Turntable
Paleo-Creatures Kosmoceratops figure goes for a spin on “turntable Tuesday”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Everything Dinosaur on YouTube
The Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel provides a myriad of helpful information on prehistoric animals including numerous model reviews and “turntable Tuesday” videos. It has already attracted thousands of subscribers and clocked up over 1.25 million views. To view the rest of the “turntable Tuesday” series and all the other videos on the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel: Everything Dinosaur on YouTube.
We recommend that dinosaur fans and collectors subscribe to Everything Dinosaur on YouTube.
New for 2020 Mojo Fun Brontosaurus Model – Out and About with Brontosaurus
Everything Dinosaur is expecting deliveries of Papo prehistoric animals, Safari Ltd figures and CollectA models over the next few days. All these figures have been put on stand-by, ready for team members to move into our warehouse – all part of our contingency plans put in place prior to the lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. By implementing good hygiene and ensuring social distancing is observed, our mail order operations can keep going.
The Mojo Fun Brontosaurus Dinosaur Model
However, despite our best efforts and all that planning, the production schedules for many new figures have had to be delayed. For example, we are still awaiting the arrival of the new for 2020 Mojo Fun prehistoric animal and extinct figures. We do have some production samples around the office, so we thought we would take advantage of the good weather to photograph one or two of these new models.
The New for 2020 Mojo Fun Brontosaurus Dinosaur Model
A Mojo Fun Brontosaurus. This is the new for 2020 Mojo Fun Brontosaurus model.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A More Muted Colour Scheme
The Mojo Fun Deluxe Brontosaurus has a much more muted colour scheme than the Diplodocus figure that was introduced in 2018. The skin shows nice texturing and in order to reduce the length of the model as well as to animate the figure, the head and that thick sauropod neck is turned to the side and the tail curved round as if the dinosaur was just about to flick it out to deter a predator.
A Close-up Showing the Detailed Skin Texturing on the Neck of the Mojo Fun Deluxe Brontosaurus
A close-up view of the Mojo Fun Brontosaurus dinosaur.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Following the extensive review of the Diplodocidae and the resurrection of the Brontosaurus genus, Mojo Fun is the latest manufacturer to introduce a replica of this iconic dinosaur. A Brontosaurus model has been added recently by CollectA (2018), to their not for scale “Prehistoric Life” range. It is likely that more Brontosaurus models will be made in the future.
To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the revision of the diplodocids which led to the revival of the Brontosaurus genus: The Return of Brontosaurus.
A Closer View of the Anterior Portion of the Mojo Fun Brontosaurus Model
The Mojo Fun Brontosaurus model.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
A Mojo Fun Brontosaurus dinosaur model on display.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Mojo Fun Brontosaurus Measurements
Team members have measured the figure. It is approximately 22 cm long and the head is around 11 cm off the ground. It is hoped that this new figure and the rest of the new for 2020 Mojo Fun prehistoric animal models will be in stock later on this year. If we get any additional information with regards to a delivery date we will be sure to post up this news onto our various social media pages.
A Brontosaurus Attacked by Allosaurus (New for 2020 Mojo Fun Allosaurus Dinosaur Model)
A Mojo Fun Brontosaurus dinosaur model being attacked by the new for 2020 Mojo Fun Allosaurus figure.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Sixteen New Mojo Fun Prehistoric and Extinct Models
Everything Dinosaur estimates that there are sixteen new Mojo Fun prehistoric animal models for 2020, including a new model of Allosaurus (pictured above).
Fans of the excellent Rebor range of replicas and figures may be aware that news has been announced about the release of the eagerly anticipated Rebor Titanoboa (T. cerrejonensis) figure. Everything Dinosaur team members have kept in close contact with all our suppliers in what are difficult and challenging times for us all. We commend all the staff at Rebor for managing to get this figure produced and made available.
The Rebor Titanoboa 1:35 Scale Replica “Monty”
Rebor “Monty” Titanoboa model.
Production Schedule and Availability
The model is scheduled to be available for sending out from the factory to our warehouse in the UK at the end of May. This means, that if a shipping service is used* then we can expect this item to be available on-line at Everything Dinosaur in July (possibly a little earlier).
*Shipping – air freight may not be possible for this figure. It is important that cargo flights give priority to the global movement of medical equipment, personal protective equipment and other essential items at the time of this worldwide crisis (coronavirus).
This means that these figures may not arrive as promptly as usual, but at this difficult time we are sure our customers can understand the situation and the restrictions on logistics in these unprecedented circumstances.
The Price of Rebor Titanoboa
The published price of this figure for the moment is £29.16 plus VAT if appropriate and postage (pricing may change due to changes in freight prices, currency fluctuations and other factors).
Rebor “Monty” Titanoboa cerrejonensis Model
Rebor “Monty” Titanoboa model.
Securing your Rebor Titanoboa with Everything Dinosaur
Originally, there were plans to release several colour variants of this 1:35 scale figure. For the time being, “Monty” will only be available in one colour scheme and stock of this item is limited.
We have a reserve list for this item. Anyone who has expressed an interest in the Rebor Titanoboa and has been placed on our reserve list will be emailed in the next 24-hours by Everything Dinosaur.
Spring Edition of Prehistoric Times Magazine Reviewed
The latest edition of the quarterly magazine for fans of dinosaurs and prehistoric animal figures has arrived at Everything Dinosaur. The arrival of “Prehistoric Times” is very welcome, we note that with much of the world in lockdown (coronavirus), the demand for reading material has increased exponentially. Collectors of prehistoric animal models and figures looking for an interesting and enjoyable diversion are advised to check out this excellent magazine, here is our review of issue 133.
“Prehistoric Times” Magazine
The Front Cover of “Prehistoric Times” Magazine – Spring 2020
The front cover of Prehistoric Times magazine (spring 2020) issue 133. Prehistoric animals featured in this edition include Triceratops and Tylosaurus – hence the front cover artwork by American artist Chuck Egnaczak.
Picture credit: Mike Fredericks
Triceratops and Tylosaurus
The latest instalment in the “Jurassic World” franchise may have stopped production as reported on this blog last month, but the presses at “Prehistoric Times” keep rolling and this edition is just crammed full lots of amazing stories, model reviews, interviews and features. We see that our chum Andy and “Andy’s Dinosaur Reviews” gets a mention – well done Andy, keep up the good work on your YouTube channel. Andy recently reviewed the Rebor Fallen Queen Triceratops and this leads us on to the Triceratops feature by Phil Hore. It is a most interesting and informative read, a chronicle of the history of research into “three-horned face”.
Some splendid reader supplied art is included, special shout outs to Jason R Abdale, John Patterson and Aaron Marsh for their contributions. Phil Hore also produced the piece on Tylosaurus – referred to as the “ram-headed mosasaur”. This is another well-crafted article, with lots of imaginative reader submitted illustrations. Honourable mentions to Mike Landry for his polar themed Tylosaurus illustration and to John Davies who depicts a Tylosaurus grappling with a giant squid.
Lots of Amazing Reader Submitted Artwork to Illustrate the Tylosaurus Article
Lots of fantastic reader submitted Tylosaurus artwork.
Picture credit: Prehistoric Times Magazine/John Davies/Russell J Hawley
Corythosaurus and Dinosaur Stamp Sets
The talented Tracy Lee Ford guides us through the differences between lambeosaurines and the Saurolophinae when it comes to illustrating the beaks of duck-billed dinosaurs. His article culminates in a drawing of the head of “helmet lizard”. Jon Noad presents the third part of his series on dinosaur themed stamps from around the world and John Lavas continues his long-running feature on the palaeo-artist Zdeněk Burian, this time the focus is on early birds, expect hesperornithiforms a plenty. A special mention to all those who contributed artwork illustrating the recently described new species of Allosaurus (A. jimmadseni), here’s our blog story about this newest member of the Allosaurus genus: A New Species of Allosaurus.
In amongst the reader art, Randy Knol highlights what’s new in the world of prehistoric animal model figures and discusses his trips to the recent Nuremberg and New York Toy Fairs. Whilst in Germany, Randy had time to catch up with Everything Dinosaur team members as well as to meet Stefan Klein who is creating the exciting range of replicas in the “Wild Past” line. Stefan’s first model – Protoceratops andrewsi is discussed and later reviewed by editor Mike Fredericks as he updates readers on new model introductions from CollectA, Eofauna et al.
The Wild Past 1:35 Scale Protoceratops andrewsi Model
The new for 2020 Wild Past Protoceratops dinosaur model in stock at Everything Dinosaur. This photograph was used in issue 133 of “Prehistoric Times” to illustrate this exciting new line of figures (Wild Past). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Look out for the interview with Robert Bakker conducted by Tony Campagna, an article on fake fossils by Allen Debus and the paleo-news section from editor Mike Fredericks along with the “Mesozoic Media” piece which provides details of another publication – “Fantastic Fossils” by prolific author Donald R. Prothero.
The spring issue of “Prehistoric Times” is jam-packed with fascinating features and amazing articles, there is even a piece on the Starlux model collection of yesteryear and a heady mixture of cowboys and theropods with a reconstruction of the iconic predator from the 1969 movie “The Valley of the Gwangi”.
It is time to pop into the Everything Dinosaur studio to produce another YouTube video. This week, it is the Paleo-Creatures Moschops model that is being put through its paces for our “turntable Tuesday” feature. This is the first time that we have made such a video involving one of the prehistoric animal replicas from the Paleo-Creatures range.
Paleo-Creatures Moschops Highlighted on “Turntable Tuesday”
Video credit: Everything Dinosaur
A Paleo-Creatures Moschops Model
The Paleo-Creatures range features an array of incredible replicas, all designed and individually sculpted by Jesús Toledo, a very talented artist based in Spain. The Paleo-Creatures range includes dinosaurs and some of the more bizarre and astonishing animals from the fossil record, amazing creatures such as Moschops, a 1:20 scale figure of a therapsid, fossils of which come from the famous Karoo Basin of southern Africa.
A Paleo-Creatures Moschops Replica
The Paleo-Creatures Moschops figure is in 1:20 scale. It measures around 12 cm long and the model stands some 8 cm tall. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Paleo-Creatures Moschops figure is supplied with a display base, two plant accessories and a helpful bilingual data card (written in both English and Spanish).
An Exciting Range of Prehistoric Animal Figures
Each and every one of the figures in the Paleo-Creatures range has been individually hand-crafted. Only a few of each type of model is produced at any time. The beautifully detailed scale models represent a wide range of extinct creatures, including replicas from the Palaeozoic, such as the Late Permian Moschops, but also the likes of Aegirocassis, an Ordovician anomalocarid, the prehistoric shark Xenacanthus, the astonishing Tullimonstrum and the enormous arthropod Arthropleura.
The Paleo-Creatures Range of Prehistoric Animal Figures
An assortment of prehistoric animal replicas in the Paleo-Creatures range. Examples of some of the amazing models of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals within the extensive Paleo-Creatures range. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Everything Dinosaur on YouTube
The Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel provides lots of helpful information on prehistoric animals including numerous reviews and “turntable Tuesday” videos. It has already attracted thousands of subscribers, to view the rest of the “turntable Tuesday” series and all the other videos on the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel: Everything Dinosaur on YouTube.
We recommend that dinosaur fans and collectors subscribe to Everything Dinosaur on YouTube.
Paleo-Creatures Moschops Model
The Paleo-Creatures Moschops model comes complete with plant accessories and a display base. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“There are not that many figures of Late Permian therapsids available these days. It is great to see that Paleo-Creatures have added a replica of Moschops to their already extensive model range. We look forward to highlighting more models in the Paleo-Creatures range in the very near future on Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube channel.”
The Paleo-Creatures Moschops Replica on the Turntable Ready for “Turntable Tuesday” at Everything Dinosaur
Examining the Paleo-Creatures 1:20 sale Moschops model thanks to Everything Dinosaur’s “turntable Tuesday”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The current difficulties we are all experiencing (coronavirus outbreak), are having a significant impact on all our lives. At Everything Dinosaur, we are doing what we can to continue to work as normally as possible. Whilst the mail order side of the company is still operating, we are hampered by delays in production both of existing and new for 2020 prehistoric animal models. Take for example, the Mojo Fun Prehistoric Life model range.
Mojo Fun Prehistoric Life Models
A lot of work had gone into revamping and extending the company’s range of dinosaur figures. A total of sixteen new models/colour variants of existing models were due to be introduced this spring. These have all been delayed due to coronavirus. Everything Dinosaur is doing all it can to bring these new models into stock, we are optimistic that these figures will be available in a few weeks.
Sixteen New Dinosaur Models Including a Deluxe Tyrannosaurus rex, a Spinosaurus and a Troodontid Due to be Introduced
The extended range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal models from Mojo Fun.
Picture credit: Mojo Fun (Mojo Fun Prehistoric Life)
In the meantime, the delay has allowed us to get a little creative when it comes to highlighting this range. With some production models and prototypes around the office, this gave us the opportunity for some collectors and dinosaur enthusiasts to get their hands on a replica long before anybody else.
The new for 2020 Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex with an articulated jaw was despatched to Thomas, a student with an ambition to study palaeontology at university, so that he could provide a review of a figure from an expert’s point of view.
Our thanks to Thomas, for his comments and for the excellent photographs he sent us.
Reviewing the Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex with Articulated Jaw
The 2020 Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex is a great improvement upon their previous Red T. rex. The new 2020 figure is a large figure at around 30 cm or 1 foot long and over 10 cm tall (10.8 cm tall roughly). The model’s dynamic walking posture can be interpreted in many different ways allowing for several creative scenarios to be made, such as stalking prey, exploring territory, a general walking motion or even pursuing a fleeing prey item.
Stalking Prey or Exploring a Territory – The New for 2020 Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex Deluxe
The dynamic walking posture of the new T. rex figure.
Picture credit: Thomas
An Attractive Choice of Colouration
The figure is sturdy and stands well but can have difficulty standing on softer ground (grass) and uneven surfaces such as gravel. The rusty orange to copper colouration chosen for the figure is an interesting and attractive choice which helps to make the model stand out more amongst other figures and perhaps more appealing to younger minds.
The Texture of the T. rex Replica is Highlighted
The texture of the new for 2020 T. rex is rough with multiple bumpy ridges along the top of the neck, back and halfway down the tail.
Picture credit: Thomas
Ridges Along the Neck, Back and Halfway Down the Tail
The texture of the figure is rough with multiple bumpy ridges along the top of the neck, back and halfway down the tail. The model is quite firm in hand and has a nice weight to it. On top of this, the figure is also fairly robust and can endure rough play but the paint job in certain areas of the body can be chipped easily, though, in the case of imaginative play this may give the figure further character as the scrapes can be interpreted as battle scarring.
The Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex has an Articulated Jaw
The new for 2020 Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex Deluxe has an articulated jaw.
Picture credit: Thomas
Eye-catching Colouration
Its eye-catching colouration gives the impression of a fierce animal, something many people might find appealing about this figure. The articulated jaw feature allows for further creative and imaginative play though it can be a bit loose at times and has a somewhat limited degree of movement. The overall sculpt of the figure gives off some “Jurassic Park” vibes adding to the figure’s appeal for creative play. The hands of the figure are not pronated which is a plus.
Plenty of Detail to Admire in the Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex Deluxe
Eye-catching detail of the model with its articulated jaw.
Picture credit: Thomas
Concluding Comments
In conclusion, the 2020 Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex figure is great for imaginative and creative play and is quite durable and robust. Its relatively high sturdiness also means that on hard surfaces it is unlikely to fall over very easily, an issue that a lot of older theropod figures have, this is achieved by an increase in foot size and a well-balanced figure opting for a more dense plastic allowing for the figure to stand firmly.
Ideal for Imaginative and Creative Play
Ideal for robust, imaginative play the new for 2020 Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex Deluxe.
Picture credit: Thomas
I would like to thank Everything Dinosaur for providing me with the opportunity to a write a review on this great figure.
Providing a View on the Mojo Fun Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Model
A review of Tyrannosaurus rex from top to tail.
Picture credit: Thomas
Our thanks to Thomas for his review and for sending the splendid photographs.
Stock Expected Soon
All sixteen of the new for 2020 Mojo Fun dinosaur models are expected to be in stock soon at Everything Dinosaur. Naturally, we will do all that we can to keep dinosaur fans and collectors informed about deliveries.
As team members at Everything Dinosaur eagerly await the arrival of the new figures in the Mojo Fun Prehistoric and Extinct range, we thought it would be an opportune moment to reflect on some of the current figures in this extensive range of prehistoric animals. As well as lots of different dinosaurs, the Mojo Fun series also includes numerous prehistoric mammals (and not so prehistoric in the case of the Thylacine and the Quagga, as both are only recently extinct).
Mojo Fun Woolly Mammoth Models
The Mojo Fun model range includes a splendid Brontotherium replica inspired, no doubt, by the 19th century fossil discoveries, along with a sturdy Deinotherium and three extinct mammalian carnivores, namely Daeodon, Hyaenodon gigas and a Smilodon replica, a staple in most model ranges these days.
Naturally, the Mojo Fun range also features a Woolly Mammoth, a pair to be precise, an adult and a calf.
The Mojo Fun Prehistoric and Extinct Woolly Mammoth Models
Woolly Mammoth adult and juvenile models (Mojo Fun).
Picture credit: Mojo Fun/Everything Dinosaur
Mojo Fun Woolly Mammoths
Just as with the Smilodon, Woolly Mammoth models (Mammuthus primigenius), tend to be somewhat ubiquitous today and these two excellent Mojo Fun figures can be easily overlooked. However, we urge collectors to consider adding these two delightful figures to their Ice Age animal collection. The adult animal model has a beautifully detailed, long, shaggy coat and the paintwork around the eye is very well done. The adult Woolly Mammoth figure is around ten centimetres high at the shoulders, it makes an ideal and cost effective 1:20 scale figure for use in dioramas.
The juvenile model works well with the adult, it has a slightly lighter coat and the model has been sculpted in fine detail. The mouth is open and the trunk raised given the impression of movement.
The Mojo Fun Woolly Mammoth Models
The Mojo Fun Woolly Mammoth models (adult and calf). The adult figure measures 17 cm long and the head height is approximately 13 cm (height of shoulders around 10 cm). The Woolly Mammoth calf model is about 10 centimetres long and the tip of the trunk is raised some 8 cm in the air.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the full range of the Mojo Fun Prehistoric and Extinct models available from Everything Dinosaur: Mojo Fun Prehistoric Animal Models.
As for the new for 2020 Mojo figures, they have been delayed but Everything Dinosaur hopes to have them in stock in a few weeks.
