At Everything Dinosaur, we are contacted by lots of people every day. We receive emails, social media messages and comments. We also receive messages via the chat software on our website. Take for example, this wonderful customer comment that came in from the website chat.
Our thanks for this succinct and well-judged customer comment. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
From the email address associated with this kind message, we think this communication came from the USA.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur, thanked the customer for contacting the company and stated:
“We read and review all the messages that we receive. This is quite a task given that we have customers all over the world. We are contacted hundreds of times, but we do our best to respond to all those that require a reply.”
The Everything Dinosaur CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus video review has been posted up. The video is available on the company’s YouTube channel and also on the Everything Dinosaur social media pages. It provides an overview of the figure and explains how this aquatic predator was able to survive in a polar landscape.
The Everything Dinosaur video review of the recently introduced 1:20 scale Koolasuchus model.
The video is under nine minutes in duration. It introduces the figure, and the narrator provides some information about Koolasuchus fossils and temnospondyls. Key characteristics of the CollectA 1:20 scale model are commented upon. For example, the unique skin colouration is highlighted along with the diagnostic patterns on the skull. In addition, the amazing jaw is discussed, complete with its fang-like projections.
The CollectA Deluxe (Other Prehistoric Animals) 1:20 scale Koolasuchus cleelandi model, due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the middle of 2023.
Getting Feedback from Collectors
The video also provides an excellent opportunity to receive feedback from collectors. Towards the end of the review, the narrator introduces the “Question of the Day”.
What other type of prehistoric amphibian would you like CollectA to make?
Viewers are encouraged to send in their suggestions for new CollectA models.
The video is split into thirteen segments. CollectA’s manufacturing challenges are discussed, and viewers are invited to subscribe to the Everything Dinosaur channel. Evidence of a warming climate that may have led to the eventual demise of the last temnospondyls known to science is reviewed.
Video Contents 0:00 – Introducing Koolasuchus. 0:30 – CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus. 0:54 – CollectA Products in 2023. 1:40 – Subscribe! 1:51 – The Last Temnospondyl! 2:37 – Living in a Polar Climate. 3:32 – Outcompeted by Crocodiles! 4:10 – Walking with Dinosaurs. 4:53 – Skin Colouration. 5:39 – Skull a Typical Temnospondyl! 6:12 – The Amazing Jaw! 6:54 – Question of the Day! 7:48 – In Stock at Everything Dinosaur.
Everything Dinosaur stocks the Haolonggood Ouranosaurus dinosaur model. However, do our models have the updated manus (hand)? Do the Everything Dinosaur Haolonggood Ouranosaurus figures possess the anatomically accurate hand?
Yes, they do, and team members set about creating a short YouTube video to proof it.
Everything Dinosaur’s short YouTube video confirming that their Haolonggood Ouranosaurus figures are the updated version, with the anatomically correct manus complete with thumb spike. Video credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Video credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Dinosaur Models.
The Haolonggood Ouranosaurus Models
Both the green Ouranosaurus figure (WuJu) and the brown figure (WuWei) are in stock. In our short YouTube video (it is under six minutes long), we explain Ouranosaurus classification. We confirm that this dinosaur is not closely related to Iguanodon bernissartensis. Most palaeontologists classify Ouranosaurus nigeriensis as a basal hadrosauriform.
In the video, we examine the fossil evidence that led to the Haolonggood Ouranosaurus figure being changed and provided with an updated manus.
Perched on the box, displaying their thumb spikes two Haolonggood Ouranosaurus models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
We can confirm that the Haolonggood Ouranosaurus model in stock has the anatomically correct manus (hand). When this figure was first produced, the hand on the model did not reflect the known fossil record. The Haolonggood design team were swift to respond and introduced a more accurate version shortly afterwards.
The Haolonggood Ouranosaurus model (WuJu) available from Everything Dinosaur has a more accurate manus compared to the previous version of this dinosaur figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A More Accurate Haolonggood Ouranosaurus Model
The picture (above) shows a close-up view of the manus of WuJu the green Ouranosaurus figure. The first digit, the thumb (pollex) has a stubby spike. Digits two, three and four were more robust, and were adapted for weight bearing. Please note, in the image above digit four is not visible. Digit five was reduced and had limited sideways movement. It was not prehensile and probably not used for grasping.
Everything Dinosaur congratulates the design team at Haolonggood for introducing a more accurate Ouranosaurus model.
Ouranosaurus was named and described in 1976 (Ouranosaurus nigeriensis) by the French palaeontologist Phillipe Taquet. Fossil specimens began to be put on display prior to the formal scientific description. This has led to some confusion over the identity of the fossil material. For example, it is now thought that the nearly complete specimen on display at the Natural History Museum of Venice represents the paratype. As a result of this confusion, some of the autapomorphies associated with the holotype that led to the erection of this genus has been challenged.
For example, the tail was described as relatively short. However, this may not be a unique characteristic and the absence of a complete set of caudal vertebrae may have led to this feature being over emphasised.
A pair of Haolonggood Ouranosaurus dinosaur models. WuJu is in the foreground whilst WuWei is in the background. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Our thanks to William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a review of the PNSO Megalosaurus model. This dinosaur fan and model collector had been looking forward to this introduction. He purchased two models, and commented:
“I had heard rumours that PNSO might introduce a Megalosaurus. I thought we might get a model in 2024, the bicentenary of the scientific description of this dinosaur. However, PNSO introduced it this summer and I was happy. I decided to buy not one, but a pair of Megalosaurus bucklandii.”
The PNSO Megalosaurus dinosaur model is supplied with a transparent support stand. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
PNSO Megalosaurus Model
The reviewer comments that “Edward” is posed in a neutral standing position, looking forward. The model’s colouration is praised, and the toothy, articulated jaw highlighted. William explains that this is the dinosaur he imagined when reading about big theropods like Megalosaurus when he was a child.
William added:
“We have a true and accurate model of Megalosaurus bucklandii. The PNSO Megalosaurus model “Edward” is the crowning glory of my collection.”
To view the PNSO range of prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models.
The Discovery of Megalosaurus
As well as providing a review of the PNSO figure, the reviewer summarised the history of the Megalosaurus fossil discoveries.
The new for 2023 PNSO Megalosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
He explained that the lower jawbone was unearthed in an Oxfordshire quarry. This fossil and other material came into the possession of the Reverend William Buckland, the resident Professor of Geology at the University of Oxford. Examining the fossil, he realised that the fossil represented a reptile as the teeth erupted from sockets in the jaw. It was Buckland’s friend William Conybeare who named the fossil Megalosaurus.
At a meeting of the Geological Society of London on the 20th of February, 1824 the specimen was described. On that fateful day, the world was introduced to Megalosaurus and our fascination with the “terrible lizards” commenced.
The stunning new for early autumn 2023 PNSO Megalosaurus dinosaur model.
Our thanks to William for sending to Everything Dinosaur his review of the PNSO Megalosaurus model.
Everything Dinosaur will shortly post up a brief video review of the CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus model. This 1:20 scale figure is the first prehistoric amphibian to be made by CollectA. It is a magnificent model and team members have been keen to create a video review.
The CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus video review titles. Everything Dinosaur intends to post up a short YouTube video review of this excellent figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
In the YouTube video, various details of the model will be highlighted. For example, the head of the CollectA Deluxe Koolasuchus is covered in a wonderful, criss-crossed, hatching effect. This patterning is typical of temnospondyls, in fact it is diagnostic. Should a palaeontologist encounter skull bones with a hatched, criss-crossed pattern, then it is extremely likely that they have discovered a temnospondyl fossil.
A close-up view of the head of the CollectA 1:20 scale Koolasuchus figure showing the detailed pattern on the head. This patterning on the skull is a characteristic of temnospondyls. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Question of the Day?
As the storyboard for the Everything Dinosaur YouTube video comes together, team members want to ask viewers a question. As this is the first prehistoric amphibian made by CollectA, are there other animals that collectors would like a model of?
In the video we will ask the question:
What other type of prehistoric amphibian would you like CollectA to make?
Perhaps collectors would like a replica of giant predator such as Mastodonsaurus? Might an Eryops figure prove popular?
Around 1900 Everything Dinosaur reviews have been published by customers on the company’s website. Customers from all over the world have sent feedback to Everything Dinosaur about product purchases. The reviews provide information on the items purchased as well as comments about our customer service.
Team members are grateful for all the feedback received. All the reviews are read and if a reply is required, we ensure that one is despatched promptly.
Everything Dinosaur Reviews – The Papo Giganotosaurus Model
An example of a typical review is shown below. A customer had recently purchased the Papo Giganotosaurus dinosaur model and they sent feedback.
The pose of the Papo Giganotosaurus dinosaur model gives the impression that this dinosaur needs a hug. This Papo model has received some extremely favourable customer reviews. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
“Another lovely figure from Papo. I love that this Giganotosaurus is in the retro upright pose as every other Giganotosaurus figure I’ve seen is in a running pose. Tyrannosaurus rex figures come in both stances, but this is the first Giganotosaurus I have come across in the retro stance.”
The Papo Giganotosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The reviewer added:
“As per usual with Papo the quality of the figure is fantastic. The attention to detail being on a par with more expensive brands. I own several Papo figures, but this Giganotosaurus is my new favourite.”
Genuine Customer Reviews
The reviews on the Everything Dinosaur website and the company’s Feefo reviews are all genuine. This is feedback from real people who have purchased from the company.
The reviewer praised our customer service stating:
“The service was wonderful. My questions were answered promptly by the team, and both this figure and my Rebor figure arrived together in less than 48-hours. Both figures were incredibly well packaged to protect the items.”
Everything Dinosaur has won the prestigious Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award ever year that it has been offered. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order business thanked all those customers who had provided feedback.
Our thanks to model collector William who sent into Everything Dinosaur his review of the PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus model. The Chinese manufacturer was praised for their tyrannosaur figures.
William commented:
“PNSO has favoured me with not one but two stunning Albertosaurinae tyrannosaurid models. Ah, the genius of PNSO.”
The second Albertosaurinae referred to by the reviewer is the recently introduced PNSO Wally the Albertosaurus.
The PNSO Gorgosaurus (Tristan) will have an articulated lower jaw. This tyrannosaur figure was praised by the reviewer.
The reviewer stated that there was a notable difference between “Tristan and Wally”. The Gorgosaurus figure (Tristan) is posed as if looking downwards. It might be surveying potential prey. Perhaps the dinosaur has been left in charge of some hatchlings and it is watching over its brood. William commented that these dinosaurs had acute vision.
The new for 2023 PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus dinosaur model. This figure is in stock at Everything Dinosaur.
William complimented both figures and explained that whilst finalising his review of Tristan he received the Albertosaurus model in the post.
He stated:
“In finalising my review of Tristan, I received a second beautiful horned Albertosaurinae model – Wally the Albertosaurus.”
Information About Gorgosaurus
Prior to providing the model review, William supplied some information about the discovery of Gorgosaurus. He wrote that Gorgosaurus is synonymous with the Canadian Province of Alberta. It lived during the Campanian faunal stage of the Cretaceous (76.6-75.1 mya).
William explained that it was the year 1913 and in the young province of Alberta the fossil collector Charles M. Sternberg had unearthed an almost complete holotype Gorgosaurus libratus. Charles M. Sternberg had been exploring the Dinosaur Provincial Park Formation. The following year (1914), Lawrence Lambe published his paper describing and naming the new fossil. Gorgosaurus libratus being the second but older species Albertosaurinae tyrannosaurid discovered.
The PNSO Gorgosaurus figure will be supplied with a transparent support stand, an A3-sized Sci-Art poster and a 64-page, illustrated colour booklet.
In concluding his review, William thanked team members at Everything Dinosaur for their hard work sourcing the figures and making them accessible for model collectors.
The Rebor “Lonesome George” giant tortoise replica is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Part of the Rebor GrabNGo range, the model is a 1:6 scale replica of a famous resident of Pinta Island.
The Rebor 1:6 scale Pinta Island tortoise “Lonesome George” in oblique lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Rebor “Lonesome George”
The detailed giant tortoise figure honours “Lonesome George” the last Pinta Island tortoise known to science. This tortoise died on June 24th, 2012. The subspecies Chelonoidis niger abingdonii became extinct. It is thought that “Lonesome George” was over a hundred years old when he died.
The Rebor 1:6 scale Pinta Island tortoise “Lonesome George” in posterior view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
“Lonesome George” has become a symbol for conservation. The preserved taxidermy of this tortoise is on display at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre in the Galapagos National Park headquarters on the island of Santa Cruz. The facility was established to help protect the remaining indigenous tortoise populations of the Galapagos Islands.
The Rebor 1:6 scale Pinta Island tortoise “Lonesome George” in ventral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Rebor “Lonesome George” figure measures 30 cm long and it stands around 20 cm tall. The model shows amazing detail, even the underside is stunning (see image above). The plastron and the texture on the feet are to be commended.
The Rebor 1:6 scale Pinta Island tortoise “Lonesome George” in lateral view. The model measures 30 cm long and stands 20 cm high. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised Rebor for their attention to detail. The pose of the Rebor “Lonesome George” replica reflects the pose chosen by the taxidermist for the giant tortoise.
Our thanks to William who sent into Everything Dinosaur his review of the PNSO Requena the Livyatan prehistoric whale model. The reviewer commented that the PNSO model was impressive, a replica worthy of fighting the formidable Otodus megalodon.
A close-up view of the head of Requena the Livyatan.
William explained that the PNSO Livyatan was a superb model. He stated that in his opinion it would not be surpassed. It was wonderful to own a replica of one of the Earth’s greatest predators.
The reviewer commented:
“This is my first foray into the ancient Miocene oceans and I chose wisely with the ancient “Requena”. It is just perfection, in all aspects from the sculpt, to the colour, to the design. Everything Dinosaur delivers with their premier on-line global store.”
PNSO Requena the Livyatan prehistoric whale model anterior view.
A “Leviathan” of a Model
Pleased with his PNSO purchase William forgave the visible seams on this large figure and exclaimed:
“It is not a tiny figure, it’s a leviathan of a model!”
The reviewer concluded his comments by praising Everything Dinosaur. He complimented the UK-based mail order company for their efforts in bringing into stock the latest models and figures. He highlighted Everything Dinosaur’s work with Haolonggood of China and congratulated them on becoming official stockists.
William has purchased from Everything Dinosaur on many occasions. He highlighted how easy it was to make a purchase. In addition, he stressed how safe and secure purchasing was. He explained that customers receive an email with minutes of placing an order. Parcels are packed and despatched swiftly.
