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25 03, 2024

New Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models in Newsletter

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Seven new Haolonggood prehistoric animal models feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter. Six dinosaurs and a Otodus megalodon are highlighted. The Haolonggood prehistoric shark model Li Jun is placed in the most prominent position. The Otodus megalodon figure has an articulated jaw.

Haolonggood prehistoric animal models (Otodus megalodon) shark.
The Haolonggood Otodus megalodon prehistoric shark model is the headline figure in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models

The latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter also features six Haolonggood dinosaurs. Four of these dinosaurs are ceratopsians. The two new Haolonggood Kosmoceratops figures are featured (Cai Qing and Cai Fu).

Haolonggood Kosmoceratops dinosaur models.
The red Kosmoceratops dinosaur model (Cai Qing) is on the left. The grey Kosmoceratops (Cai Fu) is right. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock: Haolonggood Models and Figures.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that when these Kosmoceratops figures are viewed closely, their jaws and jugal horns give the impression that they are smiling.

A Pair of Duck-billed Dinosaur Models

The recently introduced Haolonggood Tlatolophus figures are also included in the newsletter. Tlatolophus (T. galorum) is a duck-billed dinosaur from Mexico. It was formally named and described in 2021 (Ramírez-Velasco et al).

Haolonggood prehistoric animal models (Tlatolophus models).
Haolonggood Tlatolophus hadrosaur figures are featured in the latest Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. The brown Tlatolophus (Huang Fu Duan) is left and the green Tlatolophus (An Dao Quan) is on the right. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Two Sinoceratops (Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models)

The other ceratopsians to feature in the newsletter are the pair of Sinoceratops figures. These are Zhu Tong (the blue coloured figure) and Lei Heng (brown). Sinoceratops is known from the Hongtuya Formation of southern China (Shandong province). It shared its Late Cretaceous habitat with the giant ornithischian Shantungosaurus giganteus.

Haolonggood prehistoric animal models (Sinoceratops figures).
Two Haolonggood Sinoceratops are featured in the latest customer newsletter. Zhu Tong the blue Sinoceratops (left) and Lei Heng (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Haolonggood Sinoceratops models measure seventeen centimetres long.

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The spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur added that newsletters were sent out periodically. They helped to keep customers updated and informed about new products and stock arrivals.

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24 03, 2024

PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus Video Review

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Everything Dinosaur will be posting up shortly onto the company’s YouTube channel a brief video review of the PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus dinosaur model.  In the video, we shall take a close look at this new Spinosaurus figure.  In addition, we will be summarising some of the recent research on this remarkable theropod.

Aymen the Spinosaurus video titles.

Everything Dinosaur intends to post up a short YouTube video highlighting the new PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus figure and discussing some of the recent scientific papers published on Spinosaurus aegyptiacus and its near relatives. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus Figure

The PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus figure is supplied with a replica of a Spinosaurus skull.  Inside the packaging, customers will find a forty-eight-page, colour booklet and twenty Spinosaurus posters.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models.

This spectacular Spinosaurus is also supplied with a clear, plastic support stand.

Aymen the Spinosaurus is supplied with a transparent support stand.

The new Aymen the Spinosaurus is supplied with a transparent support stand. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Scientific Papers and Published Research

Spinosaurus aegyptiacus has been the subject of increased scrutiny over the last decade or so.  The debate regarding the lifestyle and the behaviour of this carnivorous dinosaur has been intense.  Palaeontologists are divided as to whether Spinosaurus was an aquatic animal, mainly terrestrial or perhaps semiaquatic.  It possesses several characteristics that suggest adaptations for life in the water.  However, whether this animal could dive and remain submerged remains controversial.  Indeed, papers have been published which conclude that Spinosaurus would have been unstable in water.  Its unusual body shape and huge dorsal fin could impede this animal’s ability to stay upright when it was swimming.

The Everything Dinosaur Aymen the Spinosaurus YouTube video summarises some of the scientific papers.  It is likely that the Spinosaurus lifestyle debate will continue indefinitely.  The absence of articulated fossil specimens hampers research.

The Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel: Everything Dinosaur’s YouTube Channel.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that the video will show the new Spinosaurus figure.  The video would also provide a summary of the research over the last ten years.

The spokesperson added:

“Our plan is to provide a brief overview of the recent scientific papers.  We intend to outline the findings of some of the studies that have been undertaken following the influential 2014 paper by Ibrahim et al published in the journal Science.”

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23 03, 2024

A New Iguanodontian Dinosaur from Portugal

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A new species of Late Jurassic iguanodontian has been described from fossils discovered in western Portugal. The dinosaur has been named Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum. The discovery of this dinosaur adds to the diversity of relatively small ornithopods known from the Lourinhã Formation.  The fossil material consisting of a partial left hindlimb and isolated forelimb bones were excavated from the cliffs at the picturesque Porto Dinheiro beach (Lourinhã, Portugal). The fossils probably represent a single, individual dinosaur.

Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum life reconstruction.

Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum life reconstruction. Picture credit: Victor Carvalho.

Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum

The researchers conclude that this dinosaur had a body length of between 3-4 metres. It was rather small when compared to Early Cretaceous iguanodontians such as Iguanodon bernissartensis which had an estimated length of approximately 10 metres and weighed around 5 tonnes. The forelimb bones lack modifications for quadrupedal locomotion. Hesperonyx probably was a biped and considerably more agile than later, much larger iguanodontians.

Hesperonyx roamed western Portugal approximately 150 million years ago (Late Jurassic). The research project was a collaboration between scientists from the NOVA School of Science and Technology, University of Zaragoza and University of Bonn, supported by the local Museu da Lourinhã and Sociedade de História Natural de Torres Vedras.

Co-author Bruno Camilo studying dinosaur limb bones.

Co-author of the study Bruno Camilo, head of Sociedade of História Natural of Torres Vedras (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa). Picture credit: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

A New Dinosaur Taxon

The almost complete and semi-articulated left hindlimb was discovered in the summer of 2021. The fossil material was cleaned and prepared in the Museu da Lourinhã laboratory. The morphology of the bones puzzled the researchers. 

Student and co-author of the scientific paper Lucrezia Ferrari who worked on the fossilised material commented:

“It simply did not match anything we have seen before.”

The team were quietly confident that these fossils represented a new dinosaur taxon.

Fossil preparation (Hesperonyx paper).

Student Lucrezia Ferrari who worked on the fossil preparation and presented a thesis on this new ornithopod dinosaur as part of her Master’s degree. Picture credit: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

Filippo Maria Rotatori, lead author of the paper published in the Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology added:

“It was something familiar, but it has several features that just looked unusual.  It was some kind of bipedal herbivorous dinosaur, but such animal was never recorded in Portugal before.   It’s a new species. One more in the highly diverse ecosystem of the Portuguese Jurassic.”

What’s in a Name?

The genus name is derived from “Hesperus” the Greek God, whose name is associated with the planet Venus and it being seen in the western sky. This is a nod to the fact that the fossils come from the western region of Portugal. The genus name also contains the Greek “onyx” meaning claw. The specific name honours Micael Martinho and Carla Alexandra Tomás for their dedicated work as fossil preparators at the Museu da Lourinhã.

Hesperonyx toe bones and researchers.

Lead author of the scientific paper, Filippo Maria Rotatori with the preparators Micael Martinho and Carla Tomás (Museu da Lourinhã) with the toe bones. The trivial name of this new dinosaur honours Micael and Carlo and recognises their dedication to the work of fossil preparation. Picture credit: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum – A Small Iguanodontian Dinosaur

The Iguanodontia is an extensive and specious clade of ornithischian dinosaurs. These herbivores were abundant during the Jurassic and Cretaceous. Their early origins are not well understood. This is due to the lack of fossil material representing basal members of this clade. The fossil record of early iguanodontians is particularly poor in Europe. Only a handful of European species are currently recognised. For example, Cumnoria prestwichii and the geologically older Callovosaurus leedsi, both these dinosaurs are associated with English Jurassic deposits (Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire respectively).

The discovery of Hesperonyx adds to the diversity of small ornithopod dinosaurs already recognised in the fossil record of the Lourinhã Formation.  It was an unexpected fossil find. Hesperonyx demonstrates that there are probably many more types of dinosaur awaiting discovery in the Upper Jurassic strata of western Portugal.

Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum limb bones in life position.

The partial left hindlimb of Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum assembled to reflect the position within the skeleton. Picture credit: Inês Marques.

Miguel Moreno-Azanza, the main advisor of Filippo, noted:

“This is a wonderful discovery, and also a great example of how scientific collaborations in palaeontology can help to reach great results.”

Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum paper co-author Miguel Moreno-Azanza, from Zaragoza University

Miguel Moreno-Azanza, from Zaragoza University, co-author of the Hesperonyx scientific paper with a titanosaur egg fossil and an Ampelosaurus model. Picture credit: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

Everything Dinosaur recognises the assistance of a media release and personal email correspondence with the lead author in the compilation of this article.

The scientific paper: “An unexpected early-diverging iguanodontian dinosaur (Ornithischia, Ornithopoda) from the Upper Jurassic of Portugal” by Filippo Maria Rotatori, Lucrezia Ferrari, Cristina Sequero, Bruno Camilo, Octávio Mateus and Miguel Moreno-Azanza published in the Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology.

22 03, 2024

The New Aymen the Spinosaurus is Reviewed

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The new for 2024 PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus has certainly proved popular amongst dinosaur fans. Our thanks to William who sent into Everything Dinosaur his review of this new figure.

William began his review by reflecting on how our perception of this theropod has changed since it was first scientifically described back in 1915.

The reviewer commented:

“To think in 1915 when Ernst Freiherr Stromer von Reichenbach first revealed to the world the
Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, how much it has evolved in 109 years from the loss of the type specimen during World War II to the present day’s awe-inspiring enigma.”

PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus.
Striding across the landscape but with water close by, the new for 2024 PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus dinosaur model.

PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus

William explained that in his opinion, the new PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus figure was the best and most accurate version of this dinosaur currently available. He praised the design team at PNSO for creating such a spectacular prehistoric animal model.

He added:

“PNSO’s Aymen the Spinosaurus is the definitive version available in model form to this date.”

PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus dinosaur model.
The stunning new for 2024 PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures in stock: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Figures from PNSO.

Praise for Everything Dinosaur

In addition to praising Aymen the Spinosaurus, William praised Everything Dinosaur. The reviewer thanked team members for providing a huge choice of prehistoric animal models. He also commented on the excellent prices and that purchasing from Everything Dinosaur was safe and secure. Fast delivery of parcels was also highlighted. William explained that he had emailed requesting an Aymen the Spinosaurus figure be set aside for him. The company was happy to assist and accommodate his wishes. This level of service helps to explain why Everything Dinosaur was recently awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award.

William concluded his review by stating:

“Without the presence of Everything Dinosaur in the world of paleo figures our collections would be less.”

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

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21 03, 2024

Rare Stigmaria Fossil Find from Anglesey

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In honour of the United Nations International Day of Forests (21st March 2024), we have posted up a fossil of a prehistoric plant. The photograph (below) shows a specimen of Stigmaria. The Stigmaria fossil was collected from Carboniferous rocks exposed on the island of Anglesey (Wales). Although relatively common fossils, the location from which this specimen was collected has only ever yielded a few examples. This was a fortuitous fossil discovery. Stigmaria fossils are rare at this location.

Stigmaria fossil specimen.
A specimen of Stigmaria from Anglesey (Wales). A fossil specimen of an underground root associated with a Carboniferous lycopsid. It was during the Carboniferous that the first extensive and specious diverse forests evolved. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Circular Scales on the Stigmaria Fossil

The circular scars on the root can be seen. These mark sites of attachment for the rooting structures that branched out helping to secure the lycopsid in the saturated soil and to obtain nutrients from the medium. Stigmaria does not represent a taxon as such. Plant fossils are normally found in isolation. Leaves, roots, bark and branches that actually represent the same genus have been given different scientific names.

Stimaria fossil.
Stigmaria fossil, the circular scales on the fossil can be seen. The scale bar equals 1 cm. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that the first terrestrial plants evolved during the Silurian. It was during the Devonian that the first large land plants evolved. However, it was in the Carboniferous that extensive forests became a feature of our planet. Today, forests play a vital role in mitigating the impact of global warming. The Carboniferous forests too had a substantial impact on the planet’s atmosphere.

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20 03, 2024

Haolonggood to Introduce New Chasmosaurus Models

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Haolonggood intends to introduce two new Chasmosaurus models. These horned dinosaur figures are expected in stock at Everything Dinosaur later in the spring. This manufacturer intends to continue to produce ceratopsian models. Recently, the company added Kosmoceratops, Sinoceratops and Nasutoceratops to their growing model range. As with other Haolonggood figures, the Chasmosaurus replicas will be available in a choice of two colour schemes.

A Haolonggood Chasmosaurus model.

Haolonggood will continue the trend of producing ceratopsian figures with the addition of a pair of Chasmosaurus models.

As with other Haolonggood figures, two colour variants of Chasmosaurus will be offered.  There will be a green-coloured version and another Chasmosaurus with a reddish/brown colour scheme.  Both figures will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur probably later this spring.

Two Haolonggood Chasmosaurus models.

As with other Haolonggood figures the Chasmosaurus will be available in a choice of two colours.

Haolonggood Chasmosaurus Models

The taxon Chasmosaurus (C. belli) was erected in 1902 (Lawrence Lambe). Fossil material associated with this genus heralds from the Dinosaur Provincial Park Formation in Alberta (Canada). Specimens show a wide variety of morphological variation in the skull. This has led to confusion over the taxonomic placement of a number of fossil specimens. They could represent examples of Chasmosaurus or perhaps other, related ceratopsians such as Mojoceratops.

Chasmosaurus illustration.

“Chasm Lizard” an illustration of Chasmosaurus belli. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the current range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Figures.

Excellent Dinosaur Models

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that Haolonggood had only been making this range of figures since 2020.  The company has added a variety or ornithischian figures including hadrosaurs and ceratopsians.  In terms of horned dinosaurs, Haolonggood had added several figures including Kosmoceratops and Pachyrhinosaurus.  However, the company had yet to add a replica of Triceratops (T. horridus) to this range.

The spokesperson added:

“Currently, we have five different Haolonggood ceratopsian figures in stock.  When we get the Chasmosaurus, this will make it six.  Each dinosaur is supplied in two, contrasting colour schemes.”

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19 03, 2024

The New CollectA Polacanthus and the Sacral Shield

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The CollectA Polacanthus model will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur soon. Only one species is currently assigned to this genus (P. foxii). In the past, several species were erected. However, a formal review of armoured dinosaur fossils associated with the Wealden Group (Raven et al 2020) clarified the placement of ankylosaurian fossil material. Much of the fossil material has now been assigned to other taxa or declared too indistinct to be confidently assigned at the genus level.

The 2024 CollectA Polacanthus Model

The new for 2024 CollectA Polacanthus figure reflects the recent review of the British Wealden Group ankylosaurs. It represents the very latest scientific interpretation of this iconic dinosaur which was named in 1865.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus..
The Polacanthus figure shows countershading on the underside and the design team have moved away from the typical brown and rust red colouration associated with the Ankylosauria. This figure reflects some of the latest scientific thinking concerning this taxon. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of CollectA Deluxe (scale models) in stock: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Deluxe Figures.

The Polacanthus Sacral Shield

This dinosaur is famous for its shield of armour located over the hips. This is referred to as the sacral shield or sometimes the pelvic shield. In the holotype the sacral shield measures 108 cm in length. It is approximately 90 cm wide. Most descriptions of the raised bosses and dermal armour associated with the sacral shield refer to four rows of osteoderms on each side of this pelvic shield. These features do not seem to be present in the holotype fossil material.

The sacral shield on the new CollectA Polacanthus does reflect quite accurately the holotype material. For example, the largest bosses associated with the sacral shield of Polacanthus foxii are located in the corners at the distal end of the shield. These large bosses have been reproduced in the new CollectA figure.

CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus model in dorsal view.
A prototype figure photographed in dorsal view to show the detailed armour and the bosses on the sacral shield. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained:

“The sacral shield on the CollectA Polacanthus model does reflect the morphology of the holotype. The bosses and osteoderms present on the sacral shield of the model follow the layout as depicted in the 19th century lithographs. In addition, we think that CollectA were given access to additional images of the actual fossils. This helped the design team to recreate the model with a high degree of accuracy.”

The CollectA Polacanthus model in 1:20 scale is due to arrive at Everything Dinosaur later this year.

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18 03, 2024

New Haolonggood Dinosaur Models in Stock

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Six new for 2024, Haolonggood dinosaur models are now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Four horned dinosaurs and a pair of lambeosaurines. Our warehouse received a shipment of Haolonggood figures. The pair of Tlatolophus galorum models have arrived along with the pair of Sinoceratops figures. In addition, the two Haolonggood Kosmoceratops (Cai Fu and Cai Qing) are also available.

Haolonggood dinosaur models.
New for 2024 Haolonggood dinosaur models. Tlatolophus galorum and the horned dinosaurs Sinoceratops and Kosmoceratops. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture above shows the Tlatolophus pair (top) and the Sinoceratops (middle). The two Kosmoceratops models, the red and grey models are shown (bottom).

To view the range of Haolonggood dinosaur models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models.

Haolonggood Dinosaur Models

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that it was wonderful to have these six new dinosaur models in stock.

The spokesperson added:

“Many factories concentrate on producing replicas of theropod dinosaurs. Collectors like a bit of variety and it great to see ornithischian dinosaurs being highlighted by Haolonggood. These figures may all represent Cretaceous dinosaurs, but they are geographically dispersed. Sinoceratops is known from China, whilst Tlatolophus fossils were found in Mexico. Kosmoceratops fossil material comes from the western United States.”

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17 03, 2024

New Royal Mail Mary Anning Stamps

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Royal Mail intend to introduce a set of Mary Anning stamps. The set of four stamps feature a portrait of the pioneering palaeontologist and three fossil finds. The stamps have been launched at the same time as a set of prehistoric animal stamps.

The Royal Mail Mary Anning stamps can be purchased individually or as a special presentation set for collectors.

Royal Mail Mary Anning stamps.
Four Royal Mail stamps produced in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of London commemorate the contribution to the nascent science of palaeontology made by the amateur fossil collector Mary Anning (1799-1847). Picture credit: Royal Mail.

To view Everything Dinosaur’s recent article about the Royal Mail prehistoric animal stamps: Royal Mail Introduces Prehistoric Animal Stamps.

Ichthyosaurus communis and Other Significant Fossils

One of the stamps illustrating fossil discoveries features Ichthyosaurus communis. This was the first species within the Ichthyosaurus genus to be erected (De la Beche and Conybeare, 1822).

An Ichthyosaurus model
The Ichthyosaurus model (Wild Safari Prehistoric World) ready to take its turn on the Everything Dinosaur turntable. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows a typical replica of an ichthyosaur. This marine reptile was a sleek and agile predator with a body shape similar to that of extant dolphins. The dolphin/ichthyosaur body morphology is often cited as an example of convergent evolution.

The model is from the Wild Safari Prehistoric World range.

To view this range: Models of Prehistoric Animals.

From the Lower Jurassic

The stamps feature three prehistoric animals connected to Mary Anning. Ichthyosaurus communis (top) a complete fossilised juvenile, purchased from Mary Anning circa 1835. Dapedium politum a species of ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) collected by Mary Anning circa 1829 (middle). Plesiosaurus macrocephalus (bottom), a near-complete, articulated juvenile collected by Mary Anning in 1830.

Stamps celebrating the discoveries of Mary Anning.
The stamps feature three prehistoric animals connected to Mary Anning. Picture credit: Royal Mail.

A Portrait of Mary Anning

The set of stamps also includes a portrait of Mary Anning. The date of the painting remains unknown, but it has been suggested that it was painted before 1842. It is housed at the Natural History Museum (London). Unfortunately, the name of the artist who created this portrait of Mary in her best clothes was not recorded.

A portrait of Mary Anning part of a Royal Mail stamp collection.
A portrait of Mary Anning. Picture credit: Royal Mail.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“It is wonderful to see Royal Mail recognising the contribution to palaeontology and geology by Mary Anning. We hope these beautiful Mary Anning stamps and the presentation set will spark an interest in the Earth sciences.”

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16 03, 2024

PNSO, Rebor and Schleich Models in New Company Newsletter

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New PNSO dinosaur models along with two new Rebor dire wolf figures feature in the latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter. Joining these prehistoric animal models are two new for 2024, Schleich dinosaurs. The newsletter features, Aymen the Spinosaurus and Zabad the Edmontosaurus. In addition, the PNSO Alamosaurus model (Samuel) is highlighted.

Everything Dinosaur March newsletter features the PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus model.
The Everything Dinosaur March newsletter features the PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Aymen the Spinosaurus (PNSO)

Making the newsletter headlines is the new PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus figure. Zabad the Edmontosaurus was also in the latest PNSO delivery. This Edmontosaurus model has been praised as it has an accurate manus (hand) complete with a hoof-like toe. Fresh stock of the popular PNSO Alamosaurus figure has also arrived. Both models are included in the newsletter promotion.

Two PNSO models feature in the newsletter.
The beautiful Zabad the Edmontosaurus is included in the latest newsletter along with the impressive and extremely large Samuel the Alamosaurus figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the wide range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.

Rebor Dire Wolf Figures

The latest Everything Dinosaur newsletter also includes details on the two Rebor dire wolf figures “Havallagata” and “Low Roar”. These magnificent models of a Pleistocene predator have just arrived at Everything Dinosaur’s warehouse.

To request to subscribe to our newsletter, simply email Everything Dinosaur: Email Everything Dinosaur.

Everything Dinosaur newsletter features Rebor dire wolf figures.
Two, recently introduced Rebor dire wolf figures feature. The “Havallagata” version (left) and the Rebor dire wolf “Low Roar” (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To see the Rebor models available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models and Figures.

Schleich Dinosaurs in the Everything Dinosaur Newsletter

The two most colourful figures to feature in the Everything Dinosaur newsletter are the two Schleich figures. Both the red Brachiosaurus and the new for 2024 Schleich Stegosaurus have been painted in attractive, vibrant colours.

To view the range of Schleich dinosaurs available from Everything Dinosaur: Schleich Dinosaur Models.

Schleich models feature in company newsletter.
The Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter includes information on the two recently arrived Schleich dinosaur models (Red Brachiosaurus and the new for 2024 Schleich Stegosaurus model). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson welcomed the arrival of these new figures and commented:

“Our company newsletter helps to keep customers informed about new prehistoric animal models coming into stock.”

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