Everything Dinosaur received a little present from Columbia University Press yesterday, an inspection copy of the new dinosaur book written by Donald R. Prothero. Professor Prothero is a research fellow of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and adjunct professor of geological sciences at the California State Polytechnic University (Pomona, Los Angeles County). He is also a prolific author having written numerous texts, papers and books on the fossil record.
The Front Cover of “The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries”
Front cover of the new book by Professor Donald R. Prothero “The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Story of Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries
A skeleton of Triceratops might feature on the front cover, but this iconic dinosaur is actually covered in the 25th and final chapter. The book is split into four main sections starting with “In the Beginning” which covers some of the first dinosaurs to be scientifically described. Megalosaurus and Iguanodon are covered as you would expect but also look out for chapters on lesser known dinosaurs such as Cetiosaurus and Eoraptor.
The second section deals with the Sauropodomorpha from Plateosaurus to Patagotitan. Ground-breaking theropod discoveries are featured in part 3, whilst the diverse ornithischians such as Triceratops as well as Ankylosaurus, Stegosaurus and Corythosaurus are covered in the fourth and final part.
You can find out more about the books written by Professor Prothero at the Columbia University Press website: Columbia University Press.
We will post up a full review once we have read this book, it could be a while it consists of nearly 500 pages.
Yesterday, Everything Dinosaur published details of three more, new for 2020 CollectA prehistoric animal models. As part of our on-going commitment to help educate and inform our customers about new figures and replicas, we have also produced a short video that provides more details on these three models. The models are a Megalodon shark, Allosaurus and the huge dicynodont Lisowicia bojani. In this short video, it lasts a fraction under four and half minutes, we show the three new figures and provide some background as to how these new additions have come about.
New for 2020 CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models (Part 3)
Video credit: Everything Dinosaur
CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models – The CollectA Megalodon Shark (1:40)
The first model to be discussed is the CollectA Megalodon shark model. It is a replica based on the extinct, marine predator C. megalodon. Fans of the CollectA range and model collectors have been requesting a Megalodon figure for some time. Always, willing to listen to knowledgeable collectors, CollectA intend to make the new Megalodon model available by the middle of 2020 or thereabouts. This shark replica has been introduced instead of a large mammal figure in the CollectA “other prehistoric animals” collection.
The second model discussed in Everything Dinosaur’s video review is the new for 2020 Allosaurus model in “The Age of Dinosaurs – Popular” range. It will replace the original Allosaurus replica that was introduced by this company some ten years ago.
Comparing the Two Versions of Allosaurus (CollectA Model Range)
Comparing the two CollectA Allosaurus models.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Fans of the CollectA range can therefore conclude that the earlier Allosaurus replica will be retired in 2020. It may appear in the CollectA catalogue but no further production of this figure can be expected and therefore it will become increasingly difficult to find. Everything Dinosaur still has stocks of this model.
CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models – The CollectA Lisowicia bojani
The last model to be featured in our short video is the giant, Late Triassic dicynodont Lisowicia bojani. It was only named and formally described about twelve months ago, so congratulations to CollectA for being so quick off the mark. The dicynodonts have largely been ignored by model manufacturers, it is great to see CollectA opting to add such a figure to their range. CollectA had promised to provide more models of animals from the Palaeozoic, Lisowicia might not fit the bill in that respect, but it is one of the more unusual prehistoric animals from the Norian stage of the Triassic to have been described in recent years. To read about Lisowicia: Newly Described Giant Dicynodont.
CollectA Have Introduced Four Ancient Synapsids including Two Therapsids
CollectA have introduced a number of synapsid replicas in recent years. Within this grouping CollectA have added two therapsids (Estemmenosuchus and Lisowicia).
Today, Everything Dinosaur in collaboration with our chums at CollectA, announce a further three new prehistoric animal figures for 2020. We have one new dinosaur, one prehistoric shark, and one new, giant member of the Dicynodontia, in fact, the biggest dicynodont known to science!
The three new CollectA prehistoric animal models are:
The CollectA “Roaring Allosaurus in “The Age of Dinosaurs” – popular size range.
CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Lisowicia bojani – that giant dicynodont we promised.
A CollectA Deluxe 1:40 Scale Megalodon Shark Model
The CollectA 1:40 scale Megalodon shark model. The CollectA Megalodon model has an articulated jaw.
Picture credit: CollectA
CollectA Megalodon Model
Model collectors have been asking for a Megalodon shark to be added to this range for some time. This giant, prehistoric shark, once again came to prominence with the release of “The Meg” last year, a film that grossed more than $500 million USD at the box office. A sequel is in development, but good news for model collectors, the CollectA Megalodon model will be here much sooner, it can be expected mid-2020.
Designer Anthony Beeson commented that producing a shark figure with an articulated jaw was a real challenge, after all, large “mackerel sharks”, such as the living Great White (Carcharodon carcharias), unhinge their top jaws from the skull when they bite. The teeth in the upper jaw shoot forward as the upper jaw moves, the team at CollectA worked hard to recreate an accurate model of one of the largest carnivores known to science. The carefully proportioned figure, certainly gives the impression of a lithe but powerful animal.
A CollectA “The Age of Dinosaurs” Popular Size Roaring Allosaurus Model
The CollectA “Roaring” Allosaurus dinosaur model. This interpretation of Allosaurus will also have lips – a reflection on some of the latest scientific thinking concerning the Dinosauria.
Picture credit: CollectA
CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models – The CollectA Roaring Allosaurus
CollectA have updated their interpretation of Allosaurus by adding a model of this famous theropod in a roaring pose. Allosaurus (A. fragilis) is one of the most intensively studied and best-known of all the carnivorous dinosaurs and it is great to see CollectA scheduling an update of this famous Late Jurassic dinosaur. The model has prominent eye crests, anatomically correct digits and it even has lips, in line with a recent theory.
The introduction of this new figure, probably spells the end for the existing CollectA Allosaurus model in this series. However, despite all the research centred around Allosaurus specimens from the Morrison Formation, palaeontologists remain unsure as to the taxonomy of this genus. The fossil material classified as A. fragilis shows a wide diversity, especially when considering skull length to height ratios that cannot be explained by ontogeny. The Morrison Formation fossil material currently assigned to Allosaurus fragilis may actually represent more than one species. That is a good excuse to retain both CollectA Allosaurus figures in your model collection!
The CollectA Deluxe 1:20 Scale Lisowicia bojani
The CollectA 1:20 scale Lisowicia bojani model. This beautiful model of a giant, Late Triassic synapsid has an articulated lower jaw.
Picture credit: CollectA
CollectA Deluxe Lisowicia bojani (1:20 scale)
Last but by no means least this week, comes a 1:20 scale replica of the giant dicynodont from southern Poland Lisowicia bojani (pronounced: Les-wick-ee-ah bow-jan-eye). Described in November 2018 (although the fossil remains had been found ten years earlier), Lisowicia was a giant herbivore that measured around 4.5 metres in length and it probably weighed more than a bull Asian elephant.
It was at least 40% bigger than any known dicynodont and one of the very last of its kind, living around 210-205 million years ago. This animal, distantly related to modern mammals, co-existed with the dinosaurs, in truth, it dwarfed most of contemporaries, although the fragmentary bones of a five-metre long theropod dinosaur were also found at the same site.
Anthony Beeson explained that this was a very unusual member of the dicynodont group, not only was it huge, but unlike most other dicynodonts, its limbs were held directly under the body. Lisowicia had a powerful beak and large tusks although the rest of the jaw lacked teeth. The CollectA model has an articulated jaw.
CollectA Prehistoric Animal Models – The Tale of the Tape
CollectA Deluxe Megalodon shark model (1:40 scale) measures 27.5 cm in length – available mid 2020.
The CollectA Allosaurus length 17.5 cm with a head height of around 8 cm – available mid 2020.
CollectA Deluxe Lisowicia bojani (1:20 scale) measures 19.5 cm long and over the hips it is approximately 11 cm high – available mid 2020.
The Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon model is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Yes, we have dragons! Team members have been busy contacting all those customers on our reserve lists who asked us to set aside one (sometimes two), of these amazing replicas for them. Model collectors have been excited about the Rebor GrabNGo range ever since this exciting development was announced and now they can get their hands on the first of the figures in this new range, a 1:6 scale replica of the largest living lizard.
The Rebor Komodo Dragon Model
Behold! We have Dragons! The Rebor GrabNGo Komodo Dragon Replica is in Stock at Everything Dinosaur
To see the Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon and the rest of the Rebor replicas at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Replicas and Figures.
A Very Realistic Model
The Rebor Komodo dragon figure is very realistic. Team members have taken a number of photographs of this large model outside in various locations, when these images were shown to laypeople as well as herpetologists and other scientists, a few eyebrows were raised. At first glance it looked like we had a live lizard wandering close to the warehouse!
The Rebor 1:6 Scale GrabNGo Komodo Dragon Model
The new for 2019 Rebor GrabNGo Komodo dragon replica (1:6 scale model). This picture provides an idea of the size of the figure, it measures nearly half a metre in length.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The GrabNGo Model Range
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“The Komodo dragon model is the first figure in the GrabNGo range from Rebor. Collectors have the chance to judge for themselves the quality of production and the attention to detail. This really is a super replica of Varanus komodoensis, or perhaps we should refer to it as “biawak raksasa”, which we believe is one of the names for this lizard used on the Island of Komodo.”
The New Komodo Dragon Model Has Won Praise for its Attention to Detail
The first orders for this exciting new figure will be despatched later today. Such is the size of this new Rebor model, that Everything Dinosaur has had to invest in bespoke cardboard packaging to accommodate it and to ensure it arrives at our customers safe and sound. As in line with our environmental policy, these new boxes are constructed from recycled card.
Everything Dinosaur hopes to achieve 100% utilisation of recycled card and paper packaging materials in the very near future. For the time being, we have been using this new Rebor replica to help raise awareness regarding the plight of the Komodo dragon, an animal which is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) database.
Quite an unusual conversation with our packaging suppliers – “hello, we need recycled, double-ply boxes so that we can post out a half-metre-long lizard”!
Time to reveal the second part of our blog series that highlights the new for 2020 prehistoric animal models that are due to be released by CollectA. Today, we announce the addition of two new 1:40 scale prehistoric animal replicas, representing dinosaurs that have only recently been scientifically described.
The two CollectA models are:
CollectA Deluxe Saltriovenator in 1:40 scale (S. zanellai) – a large, predatory dinosaur from the Early Jurassic of northern Italy.
CollectA Bajadasaurus in 1:40 scale (B. pronuspinax) – a member of the Dicraeosauridae family of Sauropods, known from the Early Cretaceous of Argentina.
The New for 2020 CollectA Deluxe Saltriovenator Dinosaur Model (1:40 Scale)
CollectA Deluxe Saltriovenator dinosaur model.
Picture credit: CollectA
CollectA Saltriovenator 1:40 Scale Dinosaur Model
Known from fragmentary fossils found at the Salnova marble quarry in the municipality of Saltrio from which the dinosaur is named, Saltriovenator is the largest known predatory dinosaur to have been described from fossil material associated with the Sinemurian faunal stage of the Early Jurassic.
The quarry workers used explosives to blast the rocks, which resulted in the fossilised bones being blown into hundreds of fragments. Careful, painstaking preparation by scientists from the Natural History Museum of Milan and the Geological Museum of Bologna enabled this dinosaur to be “pieced” together. This new replica for 2020 is sure to make an explosive impact!
Model designer Anthony Beeson explained that Saltriovenator is an ancestor of Ceratosaurus, so this new for 2020 addition will work well with the CollectA Ceratosaurus introduced in 2018. It is only the third dinosaur known from Italy and the second carnivore.
The single specimen known to science is believed to represent a sub-adult, so the full size of this Early Jurassic monster is unclear, although it could have been around 8 metres long when fully grown and weighed as much as a tonne. Intriguingly, in line with a recently published theory, this carnivore has been given lips.
The New for 2020 CollectA Bajadasaurus (1:40 Scale)
The CollectA Bajadasaurus a 1:40 scale dinosaur model.
Picture credit: CollectA
CollectA Bajadasaurus 1:40 Scale Dinosaur Model
The second new for 2020 prehistoric animal from CollectA to be announced this week is the spectacular Bajadasaurus (B. pronuspinax). A spectacular dicraeosaurid from Patagonia, closely related to Amargasaurus, a model of which, is already present in the CollectA range. This plant-eating giant was described even more recently than Saltriovenator (published in Scientific Reports in February 2019). Like Saltriovenator it is known from fragmentary remains, but skull material has been recovered and a single neck bone (the fifth cervical vertebra), sports an elongated and curved neural spine.
Commenting Upon the New CollectA Models
Designer Anthony Beeson commented that it was this spine that gave the dinosaur its name “Bajada reptile bent over forwards”. The relatively short neck was probably crowned with a double row of tall curved spines that may have helped this herbivore defend itself from theropod dinosaurs. The ornamentation on the neck could have also played a role in thermoregulation or perhaps even visual display.
At around nine to ten metres in length, Bajadasaurus was quite sizeable and Anthony explained that he had based this model on the better known Amargasaurus. It certainly makes an amazing addition to the CollectA 1:40 scale model range and just like Saltriovenator, this dinosaur model has been given lips.
Tale of the Tape
CollectA Deluxe Saltriovenator 1:40 Scale Model – length 27.5 cm, with a head height of around 14 cm. Expected mid 2020.
CollectA Bajadasaurus (1:40 scale) – length 35 cm with those amazing neural spines standing around 10 cm high. Expected early 2020.
To view the current range of CollectA models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Prehistoric Life.
To view the Deluxe range of CollectA figures available: CollectA Deluxe.
We look forward to posting up more information and images of other new for 2020 prehistoric animal models from CollectA next week.
Those talented people at Rebor are introducing not one, but three amazing Stegosaurus dinosaur models in 1:35 scale in time for Christmas. The new Rebor Stegosaurus models will be available from Everything Dinosaur in three colour variants – namely “Plain”, “Mountain” and “Woodland” and team members are expecting this stock to arrive at the company’s warehouse in about 7-8 weeks, although they could be in stock slightly sooner.
Rebor Stegosaurus Dinosaur Models
The Rebor Stegosaurus Dinosaur Model “Garden” – Mountain Colour Variant
Rebor Garden Stegosaurus armatus 1:35 scale dinosaur model (Mountain).
Each model measures around 28 cm long with a height of 14 cm. The Rebor Stegosaurus figures have flexible necks and tails and each display base is approximately 11.5 cm long and 8 cm wide.
The Rebor Stegosaurus Dinosaur Model “Garden” – Plain Colour Variant
Rebor Garden Stegosaurus armatus 1:35 scale dinosaur model (Plain).
The Rebor Stegosaurus Dinosaur Model “Garden” – Woodland Colour Variant
Rebor Garden Stegosaurus armatus 1:35 scale dinosaur model (Woodland).
1:35 Scale Dinosaur Models
Each beautifully crafted replica is depicted in 1:35 scale and are designed to accompany the Rebor Ceratosaurus (C. dentisulcatus), a fellow resident of the famous Upper Jurassic Morrison Formation of the western United States. Dinosaur fans can choose from three colour schemes for their armoured dinosaur – “plain”, “woodland” and “mountain”, a motif introduced when the 2018 Ankylosaurus models were launched by Rebor.
The Rebor Ceratosaurus Dinosaur Model (1:35 Scale)
The Rebor 1:35 scale Ceratosaurus dentisulcatus replica. This figure is on display at the Everything Dinosaur office.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Stegosaurus is one of the most instantly recognisable of all the dinosaurs. However, compared to other iconic prehistoric animals such as Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex only recently have palaeontologists begun to learn more about the physiology and anatomy of this genus.
Stegosaurus was one of those taxa caught up in the “Bone Wars” between Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope, as such, new species were erected, often, on only the flimsiest and scrappiest of fossil evidence. Take for example, Stegosaurus affinis which was named by Marsh in 1881, just four years after the first Stegosaurus (S. armatus) was named and described. This species was erected based on the description of a single bone from the hips, as such Stegosaurus affinis, like many Stegosaur species has been revised over the years and this particular armoured dinosaur is now regarded as “nomen dubium” – of dubious taxonomic affinity.
Challenging the Validity of the Genus
Even the validity of Stegosaurus armatus has been questioned. It was originally appointed the type species for the entire genus and despite around thirty Morrison Formation specimens being ascribed to it, S. armatus has been replaced as the type species by Stegosaurus stenops in 2013. It might be surprising, given the iconic nature of this dinosaur, but palaeontologists remain uncertain as to the composition of the Stegosauridae family and the exact taxonomic relationships within such instantly recognisable genera such as Stegosaurus.
Despite its status and popularity, Stegosaurus was not even the first armoured dinosaur to be described, that honour goes to the equally confusing and little known Hylaeosaurus (H. armatus), which shares the same trivial name as S. armatus. Hylaeosaurus heralds from the Grinstead Clay Formation (Wealden Group). A life-size model of Hylaeosaurus (the first large, armoured dinosaur model to be commissioned, can be found at the Crystal Palace Park, how fitting therefore, that the London-based Rebor should add models of Stegosaurs to its exciting range of prehistoric animal replicas.
Each Colour Variant Has its Own Display Base – “Mountain”, “Plain” or “Woodland”
Rebor “Garden” Stegosaurus dinosaur model – three display bases. Three Stegosaur models and three beautifully crafted Stegosaur bases – which one will you choose? Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
It’s that time of year when our chums at CollectA release details of their new for 2020 prehistoric animal models. A number of announcements are due to be made in the next few weeks, but today, we start the palaeontological ball rolling by introducing the first of the new for 2020 CollectA figures.
The first four models are:
CollectA Deluxe Protoceratops 1:6 scale
CollectA Deluxe Fukuisaurus 1:40 scale
The CollectA Deluxe Microraptor 1:6 scale
CollectA Baryonyx (Prehistoric Life)
The New for 2020 CollectA Protoceratops Dinosaur Model
CollectA Deluxe Protoceratops dinosaur model 1:6 scale. The model will also have an articulated jaw.
Picture credit: CollectA
New CollectA Models
Over the years, CollectA have produced a wide range of horned dinosaur figures. Everything Dinosaur team members had lobbied to have Protoceratops included, it is one of the most intensely studied of all the Dinosauria and dinosaur model fans will be able to pick up this figure in early 2020. It should provide a suitable companion piece to the 1:6 scale CollectA Velociraptor model that was introduced back in 2011.
CollectA Deluxe Fukuisaurus (1:40 Scale)
Coming to Everything Dinosaur in Early 2020 – CollectA 1:40 Scale Fukuisaurus
Fukuisaurus (F. tetoriensis) was first described from partial skull material found at the famous Kitadani Dinosaur Quarry (Honshu Island, Japan). The CollectA model draws on other known iguanodontids for inspiration, for very little fossil material has been ascribed to this genus.
Some academics describe this Early Cretaceous herbivore as having “nomen nudum” status, that is, it’s an animal for which no holotype fossil material has been designated. This dinosaur model might be in the CollectA Deluxe portfolio, but don’t expect a figure the size of the bulky Iguanodon model released by CollectA in 2018. Fukuisaurus is believed to have been a relatively small animal, perhaps measuring 4.5 metres long and weighing around 350-450 kilograms.
The size of Fukuisaurus is in truth, not known, but Iguanodon bernissartensis for example, was nearly twice as long and perhaps ten times heavier.
Designer Anthony Beeson commented:
“In response from our Japanese fans we produced this model to go with Fukuiraptor that we issued in 2019. An Early Cretaceous herbivorous ornithopod dinosaur from Japan living some 129.4- 125 million years ago.”
CollectA Deluxe Microraptor (1:6 Scale)
Available from Everything Dinosaur in Early 2020 – The CollectA Microraptor Dinosaur Model
The CollectA Deluxe Microraptor model (1:6 scale).
Picture credit: CollectA
The third new for 2020 CollectA figure is another Asian dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous, but this time, this dinosaur heralds from China, not Japan. It is a model of the feathered dromaeosaurid Microraptor and it has certainly been depicted in a spectacular pose. In email correspondence with model designer Anthony Beeson, Everything Dinosaur team members were fascinated to learn that magpie feathers had been despatched to China to help the model makers re-create the iridescence on the animal’s plumage.
We also learned that CollectA had been specifically requested by a museum in China to make this figure. Museum staff have approved the CollectA model design.
The CollectA Baryonyx (Prehistoric Life)
Making up the quartet of new figures, the first of the new for 2020 announcements from CollectA, is a splendid replica of Baryonyx.
New for 2020 The CollectA Prehistoric Life Baryonyx Dinosaur Model
CollectA Baryonyx dinosaur model. The new for 2020 Prehistoric Life CollectA Baryonyx will be mounted on a base just like the 2019 CollectA Deluxe Baryonyx model.
Picture credit: CollectA
Collectors will probably recall that last year, a 1:40 scale CollectA Deluxe Baryonyx was introduced. The 2020 “Prehistoric Life” version follows the same design and updates the original Baryonyx figure that was introduced by CollectA into this range more than ten years ago. Note the rows of “crocodilian scutes” that can be seen on the side of the tail. This figure looks beautifully crafted and we look forward to welcoming this Baryonyx and the other new models early next year.
Tale of the Tape
CollectA Deluxe Protoceratops – length 24 cm, with that bristle-tail standing some 11 cm high.
CollectA Deluxe Fukuisaurus – length 14 cm and standing around 5.5 cm high.
The CollectA Deluxe Microraptor – length 20 cm, approximate wingspan 15.5 cm and the height of the model is estimated at 12.5 cm.
CollectA Prehistoric Life Baryonyx – length 19 cm, approximate height 7 cm.
To view the current range of CollectA models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Prehistoric Life.
To view the Deluxe range of CollectA figures available: CollectA Deluxe.
We look forward to posting up more information and images of other new for 2020 prehistoric animal models from CollectA.
There are always lots of people willing to provide a review of a dinosaur or prehistoric animal model. At Everything Dinosaur, we take lots of photographs and videos of models however, today, we want to focus on another aspect of prehistoric animal model collecting, the product packaging. Recently Everything Dinosaur brought in new for 2019 PNSO models and figures and the artwork on the packaging, the box art is superb.
New for 2019 PNSO Prehistoric Animal Models – Great Models Great Artwork
PNSO prehistoric animal model boxes showing the artwork. The picture shows Er-ma the Mamenchisaurus (top), Dayong the Yangchuanosaurus and Gaoyuan the Microraptor (second row). Third row Shanshan the Gigantoraptor and Cuiyu the Tsintaosaurus, with Luxi the Huayangosaurus stegosaur (bottom).Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
PNSO Models
PNSO has long been associated with the scientific art world of the famous Chinese palaeoartist Zhao Chuang and this box art certainly reflects the high standards we have come to expect from him.
Prehistoric Animals that Accompany Your Growth – Gaoyuan the Microraptor Box Art
PNSO prehistoric animals that accompany your growth Gaoyuan the Microraptor.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The box art helps to bring out the fine detail and skilful painting of the prehistoric animal figures. The PNSO model range has certainly grown in the last two years or so, Everything Dinosaur team members have played a role in helping to develop and promote this product line and it is wonderful to see the fine artwork of Chinese illustrators being showcased in this manner.
Er-ma the Mamenchisaurus Dinosaur Model (PNSO)
The artwork on the Er-ma the Mamenchisaurus sauropod box from PNSO.Praising the packaging of PNSO models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view these new for 2019 PNSO prehistoric animal figures and the rest of the extensive PNSO model range available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.
Luxi the Huayangosaurus and Shanshan the Gigantoraptor
As well as introducing figure collectors to a whole new selection of prehistoric animals, many of which represent dinosaurs that are very rarely, if ever, made into models, the packaging helps to reinforce the concept of palaeoart and the importance of scientific illustration.
Luxi the Huayangosaurus Box Art
Luxi the Huayangosaurus box art from PNSO.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
PNSO Shanshan the Gigantoraptor Box Art
Shanshan the Gigantoraptor PNSO box art. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“We get lots of enquires about how to develop a career in scientific illustration, we do our best to offer advice and support. PNSO have demonstrated that palaeoart is very important to them and these new prehistoric animals and their packaging reflects this commitment.”
Ten new PNSO prehistoric animal models have just arrived at Everything Dinosaur. Team members have been busy contacting all those customers on our reserve lists and posting updates on our social media pages including our Twitter feed and Facebook page. The new models are: Bieber the Stegosaurus, Paulwin the Dakosaurus, Dayong the Yangchuanosaurus, Duke the Spinops, Er-ma the Mamenchisaurus, Levy the Eurhinosaurus, Gaoyuan the Microraptor, Luxi the Huayangosaurus, Shanshan the Gigantoraptor and Cuiyu the Tsintaosaurus.
Ten New Prehistoric Animal Models (PNSO) are in Stock at Everything Dinosaur
Ten new PNSO prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Several of the new models are museum quality representations of dinosaurs known from China. The giant feathered dinosaur Gigantoraptor (G. erlianensis) for example, possibly the largest feathered tetrapod to have ever lived.
Shanshan the PNSO Gigantoraptor Model
Shanshan the Gigantoraptor dinosaur model.
The New for 2019 Cuiyu the Tsintaosaurus Dinosaur Model
The new for 2019 Tsintaosaurus dinosaur model (PNSO).
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“We have been working with PNSO for several years now on this exciting prehistoric animal model range. The number of models in production has certainly increased and with the addition of these new figures, we have in stock around seventy-five PNSO prehistoric animals, ranging in size from a few centimetres in length to giant replicas such as Nick the Ceratosaurus, the 1:35 scale scientific art Mamenchisaurus and Brook the Ophthalmosaurus that measures nearly half a metre in length.”
PNSO Eurhinosaurus Marine Reptile Model
The talented model makers at PNSO have also added to the range of ichthyosaur models that they offer. The company produced a small Himalayasaurus for their “Age of Dinosaurs Toys” range, Himalayasaurus was a giant, Triassic ichthyosaur. In addition, Brook the Ophthalmosaurus was introduced last year. Making it a trio of ichthyosaurs is a replica of the Early Jurassic Eurhinosaurus, regarded as perhaps one of the fastest swimming marine reptiles to have evolved.
The PNSO Eurhinosaurus Model
Levy the Eurhinosaurus ichthyosaur model from PNSO. Fossil finds from Early Jurassic rocks from Europe suggest that this ichthyosaur reached lengths of around 6.5 metres and was a very fast swimming marine reptile.
Team members have promised to post up more pictures and to shoot some more short videos of this exciting PNSO prehistoric animal model collection.
Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium Model is in Stock
The new for 2019 Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium model is in stock at Everything Dinosaur. The Deinotherium becomes the fourth figure to be added to Eofauna’s range, it joins a Steppe Mammoth (Mammuthus trogontherii) and a Straight-tusked elephant (Palaeoloxodon antiquus), as extinct members of the Order Proboscidea to be represented in this exciting portfolio of prehistoric animal replicas.
Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium
In Stock at Everything Dinosaur the New for 2019 Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium Model
A view of the new for 2019 Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium model.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Complete with Deinotherium Data Card
The Deinotherium prehistoric elephant model comes complete with a data card. Everything Dinosaur team members have been assisting Eofauna Scientific Research with the text associated with their models. Purchases of this figure from Everything Dinosaur will also be accompanied by a fact sheet on Deinotherium giganteum complied by our staff. Our fact sheet also includes a scale drawing so that readers can assess the true size of this extinct member of the elephant family.
A Close-up View of the Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium Model
A close-up view of the new for 2019 Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Model Measurements
The Deinotherium replica measures around 20 centimetres in length and it stands around 13 centimetres high. This beautifully detailed model has been developed based on analysis of actual fossil material and the Eofauna range of replicas is rapidly becoming a firm favourite amongst model and figure collectors.
A View of the Carefully Sculpted Trunk on the Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium Replica
The Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium replica.Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The texture on the skin has been carefully crafted and the paint job is excellent, particularly the work on those downward pointing tusks which have a roughened and weathered look to them. The downward pointing tusks were used by these prehistoric elephants in a variety of ways.
The tusks probably served a variety of functions to assist with feeding. For example, some palaeontologists suggest that the tusks were used to excavate tubers and roots. Other scientists have proposed that the tusks were used to help to scrape bark from trees. The curved tusks would have made very effective hooks to help Deinotherium pull at tree branches, from which they could strip the leaves.
The Posterior of the Eofauna Scientific Research Deinotherium Figure
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