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.”

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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.

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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.

Our thanks to William for sending to Everything Dinosaur his review of the PNSO Megalosaurus model.

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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.

To view the range of PNSO tyrannosaur figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models.

PNSO Tristan the Gorgosaurus

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.

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.

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.

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Our thanks to collector and prehistoric animal fan William who sent in a review of the PNSO Dunkleosteus model. The PNSO placoderm replica was introduced into the mid-size model range in late 2021. This model of a prehistoric fish has proved to be popular with collectors.

Collector Comments on the PNSO Dunkleosteus Model

William emailed Everything Dinosaur praising this prehistoric animal model.

He stated:

“Zaha is my first ancient marine predator. I decided to dip my toe into the prehistoric past “Zaha” sports the new updated shark like body with a beautiful rainbow trout colour. But what sold me on this beautiful model is the truly accurate articulated jaw.”

Terror of the Devonian

William explained that when viewed with the mouth closed, the armoured skull looks fantastic.

He added:

“If you carefully pinch the lower jaw the real magic happens. Once you draw it downwards to open this engages the jaw’s opening mechanism as in the real-life ancient apex predator.”

This fish was a terror of the Devonian. The jaw action of “Zaha” is described as “smooth” and the jaw when opened displays lots of detail. The reviewer comments that there might be several Dunkleosteus figures on the market, but the PNSO figure is the only one you need to add to your collection.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Prehistoric Animal Models.

Praise for Everything Dinosaur

William concluded his review of the PNSO Dunkleosteus model by praising Everything Dinosaur.

He thanked Everything Dinosaur on behalf of the legion of palaeo-figure collectors who valued what the UK-based company does. He commented that the extensive range of figures covered a wide price range. Price points for children as well as adult prehistoric animal model collectors.

Our thanks to William for his Dunkleosteus review and for his kind comments.

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Our thanks to model collector and dinosaur fan William who sent into Everything Dinosaur his review of the PNSO Keynes the Lythronax figure. William is very keen on the PNSO Age of Dinosaurs model range, and he enjoys reviewing their figures.

He commented:

“Keynes is a superbly accurate Lythronax argestes figure. Stunning from the top of the head to the tip of his tail. I am really looking forward to getting the PNSO Albertosaurus and Gorgosaurus in the next few weeks.”

PNSO Keynes the Lythronax Dinosaur Model

The reviewer described the head of the Lythronax as “robust”. A comment was made about this powerful head smashing into the skulls of coeval Diabloceratops. The design team at PNSO were praised for the model’s accuracy. The prominent pair of lacrimal crests were highlighted, and it was pointed out that this figure of the “King of Gore” had an articulated lower jaw.

It was noted that the majority of PNSO’s theropod figures had striped bodies. The reviewer suggested that the colour and pattern choice had taken inspiration from the Felidae.

William commented that he had twenty-five PNSO theropod dinosaur figures in his collection.

To view the range of PNSO models and replicas available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.

Praising Team Members at Everything Dinosaur

In concluding his review, William praised the team members at Everything Dinosaur. He commented that during these uncertain times and right through the pandemic Everything Dinosaur was always there and supportive. He thanked the company for updating their social media platforms and doing their best to keep model collectors informed.

William went onto add:

“Parcel and product packaging is secure and strong. This company could teach the big guys of the web and high street a thing or two when it comes to the level of packaging and dedication to delivery.”

Our thanks to William for his kind words and for the PNSO Keynes the Lythronax model review.

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Our thanks to William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a review of the PNSO Cole the Daspletosaurus dinosaur model.

William commented:

“The moment I saw the PNSO preview I thought there’s a very handsome figure. Love the superb and robust Daspletosaurus head sculpt with a fully articulated jaw and very intelligent eyes deep in the lacrimal crests. A giant thank you to Everything Dinosaur.”

PNSO Cole the Daspletosaurus

William describes the body as “stunning” and praises the skin texture. He highlights the longer Daspletosaurus arms and legs and comments that this was a graceful, apex predatory dinosaur. The PNSO Daspletosaurus reflects the variety of Late Cretaceous tyrannosaurs within the Tyrannosauridae.

As the reviewer goes on to add:

“There is more than just the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex out there.”

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Figures.

Commenting on the Colour Scheme Chosen

William comments on the chosen colour scheme for this theropod dinosaur. He states that the dark to light body striping is very natural. He further adds that no big predator would be garish in colour.

Concluding his review, the PNSO model is summarised:

“Cole was a true must have to add to my stable and I had no worries from the moment I first saw him to the moment of purchase.”

William is looking forward to the arrival of two new PNSO tyrannosaur figures. The PNSO Albertosaurus and the Gorgosaurus figures are due to arrive at Everything Dinosaur next month (September 2023).

Our thanks to William for sending in his PNSO Daspletosauru dinosaur model review.

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