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28 01, 2024

Tyrannosaur Figures Feature in New Customer Newsletter

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The seven, new for 2024 Beast of the Mesozoic tyrannosaurs are featured in the latest Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. The latest Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaur shipment arrived late last week. Team members at Everything Dinosaur have been busy contacting all those customers who wanted to be informed.

A newsletter was also emailed to the company’s subscriber list.

Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaurs - Gorgosaurus.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Gorgosaurus figure features in the latest Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

New Beasts of the Mesozoic Tyrannosaurs

The new articulated figures feature different members of the Tyrannosauroidea superfamily. The model representing the geologically oldest theropod is the Eotyrannus figure (Eotyrannus lengi). Eotyrannus fossils are associated with Lower Cretaceous deposits. All six of the other new tyrannosaur figures represent dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous.

Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaurs - Eotyrannus and Moros.
The two new Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosauroid figures Eotyrannus and Moros intrepidus. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of articulated Beasts of the Mesozoic models in stock: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models.

Late Cretaceous Tyrannosaurs

The majority of the new tyrannosaur figures represent predators from either the Maastrichtian or Campanian faunal stages of the Late Cretaceous. Perhaps, one of the geologically youngest tyrannosaurs in this new wave of models would be Tarbosaurus (T. bataar). This Asian tyrannosaur is thought to have lived around seventy million years ago.

Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaurs - Daspletosaurus and Tarbosaurus
The Late Cretaceous Daspletosaurus and the geologically younger Tarbosaurus (Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaurs). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Alectrosaurus and Albertosaurus

The latest Everything Dinosaur customer newsletter highlighted two other new theropod figures. Alectrosaurus (A. olseni) fossils come from the Iren Dabasu Formation of Inner Mongolia. The date of this formation remains controversial. Some palaeontologists have suggested that this fast-running tyrannosaur may have roamed China approximately ninety million years ago.

In contrast, Albertosaurus (A. sarcophagus) fossils roamed Canada many millions of years later. The fossils of Albertosaurus sarcophagus seem to be confined to the Canadian province of Alberta. A second potential and coeval Albertosaurus may have been present further south (Mexico).

Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaurs - Alectrosaurus and Albertosaurus.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Alectrosaurus (left) and the Albertosaurus (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

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26 01, 2024

New PNSO Yangchuanosaurus “Dapeng” Reviewed

By |2024-01-30T16:13:18+00:00January 26th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to a dinosaur model fan who sent in a review of the recently introduced PNSO Yangchuanosaurus “Dapeng” into Everything Dinosaur. William emailed to praise this new PNSO theropod figure and explained that this was the second Yangchuanosaurus figure from PNSO. This replica represents the enormous species Y. magnus.

PNSO Yangchuanosaurus "Dapeng" packaging.
The packaging of the recently introduced PNSO Yangchuanosaurus model “Dapeng”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

PNSO Yangchuanosaurus “Dapeng”

The reviewer described this new PNSO figure as “truly a Jurassic terror of China’s ancient past.”

The genus was first erected in 1978 (Dong Zhiming et al). A large theropod skeleton had been discovered during the construction of a dam in Sichuan Province. This dinosaur was estimated to have measured around eight metres long. It was named Yangchuanosaurus shangyouensis. In 1983, a second, considerably larger specimen was uncovered (specimen number CV 00216). It was initially thought to represent a new species and the taxon Yangchuanosaurus magus was erected. Further analysis revealed that the anatomical differences observed in the two skeletons were the result of ontogenetic variation. This larger skeleton is now thought to represent and older, more mature Yangchuanosaurus shangyouensis.

The PNSO Yangchuanosaurus in the landscape.
The Yangchuanosaurus dinosaur model (Dapeng) from PNSO.

Two PNSO Yangchuanosaurus Figures

The reviewer summed up the two PNSO Yangchuanosaurus figures stated that “Dapeng” represented the larger species Y. magnus or to put it another way the “old man” of “Dayong”.

William expressed his delight at being able to purchase this figure and commented:

“It is privilege to add this great beast to my collection.”

William concluded his Yangchuanosaurus “Dapeng” review by thanking Everything Dinosaur team members for their assistance. He highlighted the company’s excellent customer service and provided an example. Last year, William ordered a pair of PNSO Megalosaurus models, he was emailed by Everything Dinosaur just to make sure he did want the two figures. Team members were concerned in case William had ordered an extra Megalosaurus model by mistake. Once the order had been checked and verified it was despatched without delay.

Our thanks to William for his PNSO Yangchuanosaurus model review.

The PNSO range of prehistoric animal figures: PNSO Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

23 01, 2024

New PNSO Yangchuanosaurus “Dayong” Reviewed

By |2024-01-30T14:02:55+00:00January 23rd, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

The recently introduced PNSO Yangchuanosaurus “Dayong” dinosaur model has been reviewed by a dinosaur model collector. William emailed Everything Dinosaur and explained he was a big fan of the PNSO theropod dinosaur figures. He kindly sent a short review of the PNSO Yangchuanosaurus shangyouensis model referred to as “Dayong”.

Yangchuanosaurus in the landscape.
Yangchuanosaurus in the landscape.

The PNSO Yangchuanosaurus “Dayong”

William explained that “Dayong” was the first of a pair of Yangchuanosaurus figures introduced by PNSO. This replica represents the smaller species (Y. shangyouensis), or a subadult of Y. magus (depending on which reference you read).

The reviewer stated that although the model was slightly smaller than other PNSO theropods, it was:

“Top of the line and a worthy figure to add to your collection.”

William went onto add that the PNSO Yangchuanosaurus “Dayong” is a marvellous sculpt.

“It is robust, and I love his long, boxy face and the lips. He has a wonderful set of teeth in his articulated mouth.”

The Yangchuanosaurus dinosaur model has an articulated jaw.
The PNSO Yangchuanosaurus dinosaur model has an articulated jaw. The reviewer praised this feature of the figure.

William thanked Everything Dinosaur for their ability to provide access to new prehistoric animal models. In addition, the reviewer congratulated the company on their recent, well-deserved Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award.

View the range of PNSO models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Figures.

21 01, 2024

Preparing for the New Beasts of the Mesozoic Figures (Alectrosaurus)

By |2024-01-22T09:30:56+00:00January 21st, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur are busy preparing for the arrival of the new Beasts of the Mesozoic figures. They are wave three of the tyrannosaur series and the new figures will include the Asian tyrannosaur Alectrosaurus (Alectrosaurus olseni).

The new tyrannosaur figures include:

  • Eotyrannus lengi
  • Moros intrepidus
  • Albertosaurus sarcophagus
  • Gorgosaurus libratus
  • Daspletosaurus torosus
  • Tarbosaurus bataar
  • Alectrosaurus olseni
New Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaur figure Alectrosaurus olseni.
The new for 2024 Beasts of the Mesozoic articulated tyrannosaur figure Alectrosaurus olseni in right lateral view.

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic models in stock: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models.

Alectrosaurus olseni

Alectrosaurus is known from hindlimb fossils and fragmentary elements of the hips. Much of the ascribed fossil material was discovered during the Third Asiatic Expedition to Inner Mongolia (China), by the American Museum of Natural History. It was formally described in 1933 (Gilmore).

The fossil material came from deposits associated with the Iren Dabasu Formation. The age of the strata remains uncertain. Relative dating using the abundant ostracod fossils suggest a Late Campanian to Maastrichtian age. However, the vertebrate assemblage represents fauna that indicate that the deposits are much older perhaps dating from the Turonian faunal stage. This would suggest that Alectrosaurus lived around 90 mya (million years ago).

The size of Alectrosaurus olseni is unknown. Its body length has been estimated at between five and six metres. Analysis of the limb bones and their ratios (femur to tibia), indicate that this dinosaur was a fast runner. It was probably a pursuit predator. The weight of A. olseni has been estimated to be around six hundred kilograms.

An Everything Dinosaur Scale Drawing

As part of our preparations for the arrival of the new Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaurs, we have commissioned an Alectrosaurus scale drawing. This illustration will be incorporated into the free fact sheet that we will send out with the Alectrosaurus olseni model.

The Alectrosaurus olseni scale drawing.
The Alectrosaurus (A. olseni) scale drawing prepared by Everything Dinosaur for the new tyrannosaur fact sheet. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that they were looking forward to the arrival of these new articulated figures.

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20 01, 2024

New Haolonggood Carnotaurus Models

By |2024-01-20T19:16:56+00:00January 20th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

Two new Haolonggood Carnotaurus models are coming to Everything Dinosaur. The two figures are part of a shipment that will be arriving in the UK soon. Both theropod models have articulated lower jaws.

Haolonggood Carnotaurus models.
The grey Haolonggood Carnotaurus figure Zhou Tong is forward/left whilst Li Zhong, the brown coloured model is to the rear and right.

Haolonggood Carnotaurus Models

These beautiful figures have been painted in stunning colours. Each model has a declared scale of 1:35. The Haolonggood Carnotaurus models measure 22.5 cm long and stand around 9.5 cm tall. They are spectacular models of the famous South American abelisaurid.

Haolonggood Carnotaurus models.
Two new Haolonggood Carnotaurus models are coming into stock at Everything Dinosaur. Each model measures approximately 22.5 cm in length.

View the range of Haolonggood models and figures available: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models.

As with the vast majority of the prehistoric animals supplied by Everything Dinosaur. Each Carnotaurus model will be supplied with a unique Carnotaurus (C. sastrei) fact sheet.

Models of Carnotaurus sastrei

Named and described in 1985 (Bonaparte), Carnotaurus is known from an exceptional specimen. The only known fossil material consists of much of the anterior portion of the skeleton including the skull. It is thought to have been one of the largest of the Abelisauridae. Palaeontologists estimate that Carnotaurus may have measured around eight metres in length. However, it has been speculated that this predator could have grown much larger.

Commenting on the imminent arrival of these two Carnotaurus sastrei figures, a spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“The two Haolonggood Carnotaurus models are named Li Zhong and Zhou Tong. They are essentially the same sculpt, only the colour schemes are different. They are both exceptional models and each has an articulated jaw. We are looking forward to receiving this pair of dinosaur models into stock.”

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18 01, 2024

A Unique Quetzalcoatlus Drawing is Ten Years Old

By |2024-02-01T10:05:44+00:00January 18th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page|0 Comments

Ten years ago team members at Everything Dinosaur created a series of illustrations of prehistoric animals to help schoolchildren in a project. A total of twelve different drawings were produced illustrating life on Earth in prehistoric times. These drawings were then made into a calendar. The children could colour in or paint these illustrations to create their own unique prehistoric scene. The January 2014 artwork featured a Quetzalcoatlus drawing.

Quetzelcoatlus drawing.
An illustration created ten years ago to help support some schoolchildren studying dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Quetzalcoatlus Drawing

The huge Quetzalcoatlus is pictured flying over a dense conifer forest. Despite the emergence of angiosperms, conifers still made up a substantial proportion of the trees to be found on the landmass of Laramidia. These drawings were created to help the children with their Key Stage 2 term topic. The term topic focused on dinosaurs and fossils, however, giant pterosaurs featured too. The scheme of work also involved looking at the career of a famous palaeontologist and introduced the children to the work of Mary Anning.

Quetzalcoatlus model.
A model of the giant pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus.

The model (above) is a Quetzalcoatlus figure from the Wild Safari Prehistoric World range. It has been praised by collectors for providing an excellent representation of an azhdarchid pterosaur.

To view the Wild Safari range of figures: Wild Safari Prehistoric World.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur recalled the time and effort that went into the term topic and praised the teaching team for constructing such an innovative scheme of work for the children.

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17 01, 2024

Everything Dinosaur to Stock New PNSO Edmontosaurus

By |2024-01-18T22:45:14+00:00January 17th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2024 PNSO Edmontosaurus dinosaur model is coming into stock soon at Everything Dinosaur. The shipment is already on the way and Zabad the Edmontosaurus will arrive shortly. It is on the same vessel as the new PNSO Spinosaurus figure (Aymen).

PNSO Edmontosaurus dinosaur model.
A new for 2024 Edmontosaurus dinosaur model.

PNSO Edmontosaurus Dinosaur Model

The new Edmontosaurus figure measures 32.5 cm in length. It is a very detailed duck-billed dinosaur. It sports a soft comb crest, and the skin texture looks terrific. We shall wait and see if it has a scientifically accurate manus.

The impressive figure stands 12 cm high, and it has stunning colouration.

Edmontosaurus model measurements.
The new PNSO Edmontosaurus model measures around 32.5 cm in length.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures in stock: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Figures.

Supplied with Sci-Art Poster and Colour Booklet

This attractive hadrosaur figure displays Edmontosaurus in a quadrupedal pose. The dinosaur model is supplied with an A3 Sci-Art poster and a sixty-four-page, colour booklet.

Zabad the Edmontosaurus accessories.
The PNSO Zabad the Edmontosaurus figure is supplied with a Sci-Art poster and a full-colour booklet.

A spokesperson for Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the PNSO Zabad the Edmontosaurus would be in stock in a few weeks.

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14 01, 2024

New Haolonggood Baryonyx Dinosaur Models

By |2024-01-15T10:34:29+00:00January 14th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

The Haolonggood shipment has been delayed by three days as the container vessel has diverted away from the Red Sea. The current unrest in the region is causing shipping companies to divert vessels away from the area. Everything Dinosaur aims to have the new Haolonggood figures in stock by the end of this month. The new arrivals will include the fantastic Haolonggood Baryonyx models.

Haolonggood Baryonyx figures. New for 2024 Haolonggood dinosaur models.
The new Haolonggood Baryonyx figures will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2024.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that numerous ships were having to take longer routes to avoid the Red Sea. Many container vessels will be delayed.

Haolonggood Baryonyx Models

The two new for 2024 Haolonggood Baryonyx dinosaur models are named Shan Ting and Wei Ding Guo. Both models have articulated jaws and are the same sculpt. However, they have different colour schemes. The Baryonyx model named Shan Ting has more grey colouring and subtle red colouration running across the top of the model. In contrast, Wei Ding Guo has more green and more prominent countershading.

Each figure is 26 cm long with a declared scale of 1:35. At this size, the scale measurements suggest a dinosaur in excess of nine metres in length. This is within the parameters suggested by palaeontologists for Baryonyx walkeri, based on the London Natural History Museum specimen (NHMUK VP R9951).

The Haolonggood Baryonyx dinosaur models.
The two new for 2024 Haolonggood Baryonyx models. Shan Ting (top) and Wei Ding Guo (bottom).

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

The Baryonyx Holotype

The London Natural History Museum specimen represents the holotype for B. walkeri. The holotype was originally known as BMNH R9951, however, it was later re-catalogued as NHMUK VP R9951. It remains one of the most complete theropod fossil skeletons known from the UK. A cast of the Baryonyx fossil specimen is on display at the London Natural History Museum.

London Natural History Museum Baryonyx exhibit
The mounted cast of the Baryonyx skeleton on display at the London Natural History Museum. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Baryonyx (B. walkeri) was formally named and described in 1986 (Charig and Milner). It remains the most complete fossil specimen of a spinosaurid found to date.

Haolonggood Baryonyx Wei Ding Guo model.
A stunning image of the new for 2024 Haolonggood Baryonyx model Wei Ding Guo wading through some water.

The two, new Haolonggood Baryonyx models certainly look impressive in the images that Haolonggood have supplied. We look forward to receiving these figures into stock.

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10 01, 2024

New King of the Giant Apes from Nanmu Studio

By |2024-01-11T12:52:20+00:00January 10th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

Images of the new Nanmu Studio giant ape model has been released. The latest figure is “King of the Giant Apes”, the ape is entitled “Fury”. This is a limited-edition, polymer resin model. The giant ape figure includes a stunning display base.

King of the Giant Apes
The Nanmu Studio new for 2024 King of the Giant Apes resin replica.

“King of the Giant Apes”

The model plays homage to the famous movie gorilla “King Kong”. Numerous films and franchises have been developed since the original RKO Pictures film was released in 1933. The creation of the character is credited to the American Merian Caldwell Cooper who produced and directed the film. The stop-motion animation was undertaken by special effects pioneer Willis H. O’Brien.

Nanmu Studio "King of the Giant Apes" Fury.
The limited-edition Nanmu Studio “King of the Giant Apes” known as Fury.

To view the current range of Nanmu Studio figures available: Nanmu Studio Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

The figure bears the scars of many fights with other monstrous animals. It is depicted roaring and throwing a punch.

Tale of the Tape – Model Measurements

The “King of the Giant Apes” is in the Nanmu Studio limited-edition “Dragon Soul” series. Only five hundred figures are being commissioned. The model on its display base stands around 23 cm high (9 inches). The box dimensions for the figure are 31 x 15.2 x 32 cm.

Only five hundred figures are being produced.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that if the documentation and paperwork for export get sorted, then these figures should be in stock in the spring (2023).

To contact Everything Dinosaur about the “King of the Giant Apes” figure: Email Everything Dinosaur.

Nanmu Studio King of the Giant Apes.
The new for 2024 Nanmu Studio King of the Giant Apes figure complete with display stand. A new resident of Skull Island perhaps?

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6 01, 2024

New Rebor Dire Wolf Models Soon to be in Stock

By |2024-01-10T18:44:26+00:00January 6th, 2024|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Press Releases|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur will be stocking the new Rebor Dire wolf models. There are two colour variants of Aenocyon dirus. The “low roar” plain version and a colour variant that resembles an extant Gray wolf “Havallagata” version. Each figure will be supplied with three interchangeable heads.

The Rebor Dire Wolf replica "low roar" in the plain colouration.
The Rebor 1:11 scale Dire Wolf replica “low roar” in the plain colouration.

Rebor Dire Wolf “Low Roar” Plain

The Rebor Dire Wolf “low roar” has an intriguing colouration. It reminds us of the Gray wolf subspecies known as the Steppe Wolf (Canis lupus campestris), or perhaps the coat is painted to represent the critically endangered Red wolf (Canis rufus) of the southeastern United States. It is a beautiful model, and it is in approximately 1:11 scale. These models will work well with the recently introduced Rebor Smilodon populator figures.

Each Rebor Dire wolf model is supplied with three interchangeable heads.
Each Rebor Dire wolf model is supplied with three interchangeable heads.

The Dire wolf figure can be displayed with its mouth closed or snarling or with its mouth fully open.

To view the current range of Rebor models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Models and Figures.

Rebor Dire Wolf “Havallagata” Nord Version

The second colour variant is the “Havallagata” Nord version. It represents a Dire wolf in 1:11 scale. However, it could also depict a giant wolf in 1:18 scale, perhaps something similar to the fearsome animals which featured in the Game of Thrones television series.

Rebor Dire wolf in right lateral view (Havallagata Nord version).
The Rebor Dire wolf “Havallagata” Nord version.

The “Havallagata” Nord version is also supplied with three interchangeable heads. Collectors can display their figure snarling, or with the mouth open or closed.

Each wolf will measure around 18.5 cm in length. The height the figures is estimated at 9 cm.

Dire Wolf (Aenocyon dirus)

The Dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) is a recently extinct member of the dog family. It has an extensive fossil record, mainly from the Americas. An apex predator and hypercarnivore, it probably specialised in hunting Pleistocene megaherbivores. It became extinct around 9,500 years ago. Palaeontologists have suggested that climate change, the decline of prey species or competition from other predators including humans could have been factors in the animal’s extinction.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised the Rebor Dire wolf models.

The spokesperson added:

“We are not aware of many Dire wolf figures. Congratulations to Rebor for making such splendid models. Both these Dire wolf figures will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in a few weeks.”

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