Press Releases - Part 14

25 06, 2023

Baby Frog Spotted Near Office Pond

By Mike|2023-06-25T11:56:04+01:00June 25th, 2023|Categories: Animal News Stories, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

A baby frog spotted by an Everything Dinosaur team member close to the company’s office pond. This is the first frog observed from this year’s breeding season. The tiny frog (Rana temporaria) was observed in a small patch of gravel. This area has been left and weeds allowed to grow, thus providing shelter and habitat for animal’s leaving the pond.

Baby frog spotted (2023). — *Can you spot the frog? The baby frog that recently emerged from the office pond. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Baby Frog Spotted (Rana temporaria)

The frog is a Common Frog (Rana temporaria). In common with all British amphibians this frog is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Garden ponds are an increasingly important habitat for them. In return, they help keep slug and snail numbers down. In short, amphibians like the Common Frog are the gardener’s friend.

The first batch of frogspawn was laid in the office pond on February 28th. This is the earliest recorded date for frogs spawning in our pond. We suspect that the spotting of a baby frog on the evening of 24th June is the earliest recorded date for observing a frog from that year’s breeding season.

To view the Everything Dinosaur article about the early frogspawn: Frogspawn in the Office Pond (February 28th, 2023).

Baby frog spotted close to the office pond. — *A close-up view of the tiny, baby frog spotted near to the office pond. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Doing Our Bit for Conservation

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that team members had been busy looking after the office pond and removing excessive algae on a regular basis. The water level is quite low, but the pond is being carefully monitored to ensure it remains an attractive habitat for fauna and flora.

Recently, some oxygenating hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) was introduced to the pond. This plant will grow rapidly and help to combat the excessive growth of any algae. It is hardy, tough and fast growing. Hopefully, the introduction of this oxygenator will help to keep the pond in good condition and encourage lots of wildlife.

The spokesperson added:

“We like doing our bit for conservation. Many ponds around us have been filled in and we are pleased that our little pond is helping to maintain the local frog population. We shall keep observing the pond area, we might spot more baby frogs.”

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s user-friendly and award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

20 06, 2023

Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus

By Mike|2023-06-21T08:10:01+01:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2023 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus dinosaur model is in stock at Everything Dinosaur. This colourful abelisaurid joins the other recently introduced theropod dinosaur Cryolophosaurus. A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur welcomed the Majungasaurus into stock and stated:

“Majungasaurus puts Madagascar on the map when it comes to Late Cretaceous theropods”.

To view the Wild Safari Prehistoric World range of prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Figures and Models.

Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus

This striking theropod measures over 25 cm (10 inches) in length. The majestic head is approximately 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) off the ground. The dinosaur model will be supplied with an Everything Dinosaur Majungasaurus fact sheet.

A Prehistoric World Majungasaurus

The Everything Dinosaur spokesperson praised Safari Ltd for adding a Majungasaurus to their model range and commented that the American company certainly had a great sense of humour, as one of the images of the model depicted this dinosaur devouring a biscuit.

The colour scheme chosen depicts counter shading and the red stripes give this dinosaur a fearsome appearance. Majungasaurus was the apex predator in its environment. The model has the tiny arms of a Late Cretaceous abelisaurid. It also has a dimpled skin texture. Everything Dinosaur team members are not sure as to whether skin impressions of Majungasaurus are known.

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

17 06, 2023

Spectacular Patagotitan Skeleton on Display

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:32:07+00:00June 17th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Photos/Pictures of Fossils, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members recently visited the Natural History Museum in London to see the enormous Patagotitan skeleton on display. This is the first time this titanosaur exhibition has visited Europe. The huge replica skeleton of Patagotitan (P. mayorum) is twelve metres longer than the skeleton of the blue whale (Hope) on display above the Hintze Hall. The exhibition is entitled “Titanosaur: Life as the Biggest Dinosaur”. Patagotitan mayorum may not be the biggest dinosaur described to date, but it does have one of the most complete fossil records of any member of the Titanosauria.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Patagotitan mayorum

Named and described in 2017. Patagotitan fossils were excavated from the Cerro Barcino Formation in Chubut Province, Patagonia in southern Argentina. Size estimates vary for this enormous animal. When first studied, the length of the largest specimen known from the fossil quarry was estimated to be around 37 metres.

Last year (2022) Safari Ltd introduced a beautiful replica of this titanosaur.

To view the range of Safari Ltd – Wild Safari Prehistoric World figures in stock: Dinosaur Models and Toys (Safari Ltd).

*The new for 2022 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Patagotitan model. This titanosaur model measures over 38 cm long which effectively makes this figure a 1:100 scale model.*

“Enormosaurus”

The first fossils were found (2010) and field excavations were undertaken (2012 to 2015). As the fossil material was excavate, the bones were so big the dinosaur was nicknamed “Enormosaurus”.

Patagotitan skeleton on display at the London Natural History Museum. — *The enormous body of the titanosaur towers over visitors. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The exhibition will remain open until January 2024.

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Visit Everything Dinosaur.

15 06, 2023

New Wild Safari Cryolophosaurus Coming into Stock

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:31:00+00:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Cryolophosaurus dinosaur model is coming into stock at Everything Dinosaur. A spokesperson from the UK-based company confirmed that the Cryolophosaurus figure was due to arrive next week.

Cryolophosaurus Dinosaur Model

Cryolophosaurus “frozen crested lizard”, was named and scientifically described in 1994. At around six metres in length, this theropod is thought to have been the apex predator in the Early Jurassic ecosystem associated with Antarctica. The new for 2023 Safari Ltd Cryolophosaurus sports a crimson crest. This thin crest earned this dinosaur the nickname “Elvisaurus”. The crest probably played a role in visual communication or confirming fitness for breeding.

To view the range of Wild Safari Prehistoric World figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models and Figures.

Cryolophosaurus Model Measurements

The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Cryolophosaurus dinosaur model measures twenty centimetres in length. That beautifully sculpted head stands around eight centimetres off the ground. Sales of this dinosaur model will be sent out with a free Cryolophosaurus fact sheet. The fact sheet has been researched and written by Everything Dinosaur team members.

To visit the Everything Dinosaur website: The Everything Dinosaur Website.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that Safari Ltd, was not releasing details about new models in a single press release. Introductions had been scheduled to take place throughout the year. As a result, Everything Dinosaur team members had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this colourful theropod figure.

The spokesperson added:

“It is a fantastic model. It’s great to have another dinosaur model representing the fauna of the southern part of Gondwana.”

10 06, 2023

Exclusive News – Rebor “Tyrannosaurus rex Vanilla Ice” Mountain Retired

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:34:56+00:00June 10th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The Rebor “Tyrannosaurus rex Vanilla Ice” Mountain replica has been withdrawn from production. A source close to Everything Dinosaur has confirmed that this Tyrannosaurus rex figure has been retired. The model represented a version of a tyrannosaur popularised by the 2005 King Kong film.

Vanilla ice Tyrannosaurus rex model by Rebor - mountain colour scheme. — *Vanilla Ice T. rex dinosaur model by Rebor – mountain colour scheme. This dinosaur model, launched in 2018 has now been withdrawn from production and retired.*

Rebor 1:35 scale ““Tyrannosaurus rex Vanilla Ice”

Originally introduced in the autumn of 2018, the Rebor “Tyrannosaurus rex Vanilla Ice” in the mountain colour scheme proved extremely popular with dinosaur fans and model collectors. It had a counterpart, the “jungle” version. This too, also proved popular amongst fans of prehistoric animal figures.

Close-up view of the Rebor tyrannosaur model Vanilla Ice Mountain on the "Summer Kisses" display base. — *A close-up view of the Rebor tyrannosaur model Vanilla Ice Mountain on the “Summer Kisses” display base. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above), shows the Rebor 1/35th scale model “Tyrannosaurus rex” Vanilla Ice Mountain displayed on the Rebor “Summer Kisses” display base.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Models do get retired occasionally. When a model is retired it allows the factory time to produce new figures and replicas. As products get retired, it permits new models to be developed and enter the product range.”

Rebor has produced a wide variety of Tyrannosaurus rex models. The company has been creating models that reflect how T. rex is portrayed in films. Other replicas named “Retrosaurs” reflect earlier film depictions of theropod dinosaurs.

Recently, Rebor introduced the Rebor Tyrannosaurus rex “KISS” Mountain version, a tyrannosaur with lips. This figure also had a counterpart “TUSK” that depicted T. rex as a dinosaur without lips.

Rebor T. rex Kiss Mountain dinosaur model. — *The Rebor Kiss T. rex figure (Mountain), this tyrannosaur model has been given lips. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the extensive range of Rebor models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

9 06, 2023

Everything Dinosaur Features in Special Blog Post

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:34:38+00:00June 9th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Photos/Pictures of Fossils, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members have been featured in a blog article posted by a fossil collector and organiser of guided fossil walks at Lyme Regis. Brandon Lennon wrote about the ammonite figures that we supplied him. These models make excellent teaching resources when explaining about the creatures that the Lyme Regis ammonite fossils represent.

We spotted a Bullyland ammonite model being used to help illustrate a display of ammonite fossils. Ammonite replicas are often purchased by fossil hunters. — *A Bullyland ammonite model is used to help illustrate a display of ammonite fossils. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Ammonite Models

Ammonite models supplied by Everything Dinosaur can be spotted in museums. Palaeontologists use them in their science outreach work. Fossil collectors like to display the models next to ammonite fossils.

The Bullyland, large ammonite model is a popular choice amongst palaeontologists and fossil collectors.

To view the Bullyland range of prehistoric animal figures: Bullyland Prehistoric Animal Figures and Models.

Brandon Lennon leads guided fossil walks in the Lyme Regis and Charmouth areas. These walks are extremely well attended, and Brandon uses the ammonite figures to help explain a little about these enigmatic cephalopods.

The blog article states:

“Thanks to Mike and Sue at Everything Dinosaur! I received a great parcel from them that will help me no end on the Jurassic Coast fossil walks! They have provided some ammonite models to show the morphology of an ammonite with! The Bullyland ammonite proves helpful when it comes to explaining how fossils are interpreted and a “living” animal reconstructed. See everythingdinosaur1 for its amazing array of educational models they are on Instagram. See the ammonite models on their Instagram page and much, much more!”

To view the website of Brandon Lennon and perhaps, pick up a fantastic fossil or two: Lyme Regis Fossils for Sale.

Ammonite model next to a fossil specimen. — *The strongly ribbed shell and the obvious keel of the ammonite replica. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Thanks from Everything Dinosaur

The Everything Dinosaur spokesperson, thanked Brandon for his blog post. We wish Brandon every success with this season’s guided fossil walks. Perhaps, one lucky participant will find some ichthyosaur bones!

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

8 06, 2023

The New CollectA Brighstoneus Model

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:34:21+00:00June 8th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

Our thanks to Dr Jeremy Lockwood who sent into Everything Dinosaur a picture of him holding his recently acquired CollectA Brighstoneus model. Dr Lockwood was one of the authors of the scientific paper which named and described this new herbivorous dinosaur from the Isle of Wight.

The CollectA Brighstoneus model. — Dr Jeremy Lockwood holding the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Brighstoneus figure. What other hadrosauriforms will be described from Isle of Wight fossil material in the future? What other CollectA hadrosauriform figures will be introduced? *Picture credit: Dr Jeremy Lockwood.*

Picture credit: Dr Jeremy Lockwood

Brighstoneus simmondsi

Formally named and scientifically described in November 2021 (Lockwood, Martill and Maidment), Brighstoneus simmondsi demonstrates that these types of dinosaurs were more diverse than previously thought. Prior to this research, Early Cretaceous hadrosauriform fossils associated with the Wealden Group were placed into either the robust Iguanodon genus or the more lightly built Mantellisaurus taxon.

To read our blog post about the discovery of Brighstoneus: New Dinosaur Genus from the Isle of Wight.

The CollectA Brighstoneus Model

The fossil material had been thought to represent Mantellisaurus. However, Dr Lockwood identified unique traits within the fossils (autapomorphies), that led to the erection of this new hadrosauriform taxon.

Brighstoneus simmondsi nasal and maxilla with skull drawing — *The nasal and maxilla bones of Brighstoneus simmondsi with accompanying line drawings. This ornithopod is believed to have had a bulbous snout. Picture credit: Dr Jeremy Lockwood*

Picture credit: Dr Jeremy Lockwood

CollectA were quick to start development work on a Brighstoneus dinosaur model. Under the guidance of Anthony Beeson, the figure was designed and created. Sadly, Anthony passed away before his Brighstoneus model could be launched.

Commenting on the CollectA figure, Dr Lockwood stated:

“Thank you for the models. Attached is a photo of me with the model at Dinosaur Isle Museum.”

CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Brighstoneus Model — *The CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Brighstoneus dinosaur model. This ornithopod figure was introduced in early 2023.*

To view the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs range: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular Figures.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We had been contacted by a relative of Dr Lockwood, prior to the model’s introduction. We were happy to set aside the figures so that Dr Lockwood could receive a replica of a dinosaur he helped name and describe. It is wonderful to be able to supply these figures to scientists so they can use them to help inform the public and explain important scientific discoveries.”

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7 06, 2023

Assembling the New Rebor Diplodocus Models

By Mike|2024-03-09T15:53:33+00:00June 7th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The Rebor Diplodocus models recently arrived at the Everything Dinosaur warehouse. Team members have been busy picking, packing and despatching orders. These Diplodocus carnegii models require assembly. The neck and tail pieces have to be inserted into the body. Here are some helpful tips and advice to help you assemble your Rebor dinosaur model.

Rebor Diplodocus models - box contents. — The new for 2023 Rebor Diplodocus carnegii dinosaur models are supplied in three parts. Each figure has a neck, and a tail piece and these need to be inserted into the main body. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Use Hot Water/Hair Dryer

The white plugs on the end of the neck piece and tail piece can be heated and this will help them to slot into the main body of the Diplodocus. A hairdryer can be used to gently warm up the plastic plug. Heating the plastic makes it more malleable. It should be easier to slot the neck and tail pieces into position.

Alternatively, the plug can be dipped into a cup of boiling water. Quickly dry the plug and then insert it into the body. Please take care when using hot water.

An assembled Rebor Diplodocus dinosaur model. — *An assembled Rebor Diplodocus carnegii dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Assembling the Rebor Diplodocus Models

The plug pieces can be difficult to insert. Please take care when inserting the pieces as you might damage the delicate raised scutes that run along the back of the model.

Try not to force the pieces into place. If the hot water treatment or the hairdryer has not helped, try adding a little oil. Adding a drop of vegetable oil to the white plugs will lubricate them and help them slide into place. Only a little oil is needed, excess squeezed out of the joint can be wiped away.

Assembling the Rebor Diplodocus models. — To help ease the neck and the tail into place add a small amount of oil such as vegetable oil to the plug on each piece. This will help these pieces slide into place. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Rebor models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Sometimes the Rebor models can be tricky to assemble. Try the heating method first, if this does not work, then add a smear of oil to the plugs. Using vegetable oil, olive oil or something similar should do the trick. These are the types of oil used in cooking. You can find them in most kitchens.”

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5 06, 2023

New Rebor Diplodocus carnegii Models

By Mike|2024-01-02T20:34:02+00:00June 5th, 2023|Categories: Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2023 Rebor Diplodocus carnegii models have arrived at Everything Dinosaur. Three fabulous 1:35 scale sauropod figures. Choose from the male figure “Stargazer”, the female Diplodocus “Catch the Rainbow” or the “Artist Proof” model.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Rebor Diplodocus carnegii Models

Each Rebor Diplodocus model measures over 82 cm in length when assembled. The necks are flexible and so are the tails. Three stunning sauropod figures for dinosaur fans to collect.

Rebor Diplodocus product packaging. — *The three, new for 2023 Rebor Diplodocus dinosaur models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

“Stargazer”, “Catch the Rainbow” and “Artist Proof”

The “Stargazer”, “Catch the Rainbow” and “Artist Proof” replicas have keratinous spines running the length of their long bodies. The figures have been beautifully painted. “Stargazer”, the male has a subtle patch of red on the top of his head. This might indicate his fitness for breeding. Visual signals were probably extremely important in the Dinosauria.

Rebor Diplodocus "Stargazer". — *The Rebor Diplodocus “Stargazer” dinosaur model has a patch of red on the top of his head. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“These are the first sauropod figures to be made by Rebor. “Stargazer” and “Catch the Rainbow” are beautifully painted. Collectors have the opportunity to paint their own figure with the “Artist Proof” model”.

The Rebor Diplodocus carnegii "Artist Proof" replica. — *The Rebor Diplodocus carnegii “Artist Proof” replica. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.*

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Each of the Diplodocus models has a poseable neck and a poseable tail. The “Artist Proof” Diplodocus is supplied with two sets of head/neck pieces.

The Rebor "Artist Proof" Diplodocus is supplied with two interchangeable necks. — *The Rebor “Artist Proof” Diplodocus is supplied with two interchangeable necks.* *One of the heads shows the mouth open, the other shows the mouth closed. Dinosaur model fans can paint these figures to create their own unique Diplodocus carnegii replica.*

To view the range of Rebor replicas and prehistoric animal figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Replicas and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

4 06, 2023

PNSO Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex

By Mike|2023-06-04T12:55:36+01:00June 4th, 2023|Categories: Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

PNSO are to add a replica of a T. rex to their 1:35 scale Scientific Art Museum series. The PNSO Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex figure will be in stock shortly.

PNSO Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the PNSO Cameron the Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur model would be in stock in just a few short weeks. PNSO have continued to impress dinosaur fans and model collectors with their ever-increasing range of prehistoric animal figures. The company has already produced several T. rex dinosaur figures. Cameron the T. rex will be a 1/35th scale figure.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Scientific Art Models and Figures.

The PNSO Cameron the T. rex figure has an articulated jaw. — *The PNSO Cameron the T. rex figure has an articulated lower jaw.*

Model Measurements

The new for 2023 tyrannosaur figure measures an impressive 35 cm long and the model stands 11.9 cm tall.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the model will be supplied with twenty scientific art posters, a forty-eight-page colour, fully illustrated booklet and a transparent support stand. The Tyrannosaurus rex model will have an articulated lower jaw.

The dinosaur model is supplied with a replica skull, booklet and posters. — *The new for 2013 T. rex figure is supplied with a transparent support stand, a replica of a T. rex fossil skull, a 48-page, colour booklet and a set of 20 dinosaur posters.*

A QR code on the product packaging will provide dinosaur fans with access to a video that explains how the model was created.

The Everything Dinosaur spokesperson added:

“In addition to the posters and the booklet, the new for 2023 T. rex model will be supplied with a replica T. rex skull. The Tyrannosaurus rex model skull that comes supplied with Cameron is based on an actual fossil Tyrannosaurus rex specimen. It will be a 1:35 scale model.”