A Review of the Schleich Carnotaurus Dinosaur Replica by Everything Dinosaur

Schleich have introduced two new models into their “World of History Prehistoric Animals” model series in 2013.  These models are Carnotaurus and Styracosaurus.  Everything Dinosaur has produced a brief (5 minutes 45 seconds) video review of Carnotaurus, this new replica of “meat-eating bull”.

In this review, we discuss the discovery of Carnotaurus, reflect on this model and the recently introduced Papo version of this enigmatic Theropod, plus we discuss how the model reflects the known fossil material ascribed to this genus.

Everything Dinosaur Reviews the Schleich Carnotaurus Dinosaur Model

Video Credit: Everything Dinosaur

It is our intention to produce a video review of the Styracosaurus replica, in the meantime, we have concentrated on the Schleich Carnotaurus dinosaur figure, looking at the model’s pose, the details on the head and on the articulated jaws.  The skin texture for example, does reflect what has been seen in the fossil record, (impressions of the right side of the animal preserved alongside other holotype material).

A dinosaur model aimed primarily at younger dinosaur fans, but one that has a lot of merit as far as model collectors are concerned and it makes an intriguing contrast to other Carnotaurus models.

To view Everything Dinosaur’s range of Schleich prehistoric animal models: Schleich Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models

Carnotaurus is a member of the Abelisaurids, a strange and enigmatic group of carnivorous dinosaurs known mostly from the southern hemisphere (not withstanding one controversial fossil claim from France).  They were unknown to science until about thirty years ago.  They seem to have been, like the Tyrannosaurids, one of the last clades of meat-eating dinosaur to have existed.

Model of Concavenator (Safari Ltd) Reviewed by Everything Dinosaur

It is always pleasing so see replicas of some of the more unusual dinosaurs introduced, especially if it is a model of a bizarre European Theropod.  Concavenator, known from just a single fossil specimen, has just been added to the Carnegie Collectibles model series made by Safari Ltd.  This is a colourful dinosaur model, the only new addition to the Carnegie Collectibles range this year.  Everything Dinosaur team members have produced a short (under five minutes) video review, in which we discuss the merits of this replica and attempt to shed some light on this dinosaur’s strange hump/crest that ran backgrounds from near the base of the tail.

Everything Dinosaur’s Concavenator Dinosaur Model Review

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In this video, our team members speculate that this carnivorous dinosaur was not a predator that lived on the open plains of Las Hoyas, but that it was similar to the Theropod called Eotyrannus (E. lengi).  It may have been a forest dweller, a cursorial predator of the animals that shared its woodland home.  If this is the case, then it begs the question what larger Theropod dinosaurs may be awaiting discovery in the Lower Cretaceous sediments of this part of the Iberian mountains.

To view the Carnegie Collectibles dinosaur model collection: Carnegie Dinosaur Models including Concavenator et al

Spinosaurus (Carnegie Collectibles Spinosaurus) Gets Reviewed

A few weeks ago, we asked our loyal followers what dinosaurs and prehistoric animal models they would like us to review.  We are grateful for all the suggestions that we received and slowly but surely we are getting through the list that was compiled.  One of the most popular requests was for Everything Dinosaur to produce a video review of the Carnegie Collectibles Spinosaurus dinosaur model, so this is exactly what we have done.

This short review ( 5 minutes 25 seconds), explains a little about the fossil evidence which has led a number of scientists to postulate that this dinosaur was perhaps the largest, carnivorous, terrestrial, animal known to science.  The approximate scale of this replica is discussed and we consider what purpose the sail-like structure on the back of this animal might have had.

Everything Dinosaur’s Video Review of Spinosaurus (Carnegie Collectibles by Safari Ltd)

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To view Everything Dinosaur’s range of Carnegie Collectibles: Carnegie Collectibles Dinosaur Models

Launched in 2009 this Spinosaurus model has proved to be very popular with collectors and dinosaur fans.  It is interesting to note the great variety of Spinosaurid models available, each manufacturer seems to have their own distinct interpretation of the fossil material.  Safari Ltd have made their Spinosaurus look very graceful, even elegant.  It is a long-limbed, lightweight version of Spinosaurus.  This contrasts with other Spinosaurus models such as the recently introduced Spinosaurus (World of History) replica made by Schleich.

To see a video review of the Schleich Spinosaurus: World of History Spinosaurus Dinosaur Model Reviewed

Triceratops Model in a Video Review

One of the most striking models of Triceratops currently available is the colourful Triceratops replica which forms part of the Carnegie Collectibles model range (Safari Ltd).  A few weeks ago team members at Everything Dinosaur asked for suggestions as to which models the company should make video reviews of.  The new Wild Dinos Brachiosaurus and the Toob of Feathered Dinosaurs (both made by Safari Ltd), were reviewed recently and now we can add a review of this Triceratops to our video selection.

In this short video (4 minutes and 45 seconds), we discuss the colouration and comment on the anatomical accuracy of this Triceratops dinosaur model.

Everything Dinosaur’s Video Review of the Carnegie Collectibles Triceratops

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This is a very popular 1:45 scale dinosaur model, a replica of one of the most famous of all the Chasmosaurinae.

To see the range of Carnegie Collectibles and other prehistoric animal figures (and plants) made by Safari Ltd, click on the link below: Carnegie Prehistoric Animal Models

The very last of the Ceratopsians seem to have been the long-frilled types, this includes one of the biggest and certainly, one of the best known – Triceratops.

New Safari Ltd Brachiosaurus – (Wild Safari Dinos) Reviewed

The first of the 2013 prehistoric animal figures made by Safari Ltd have arrived and we have been busy marvelling at the Wild Safari Dinos Brachiosaurus replica.  It has been fun comparing this dinosaur model with the Carnegie Collectibles scale model of Brachiosaurus that came out from this American company last year.

Everything Dinosaur team members have put together a short video review (4 minutes 16 seconds), we explain why this model has been introduced and point out some of its features.  As with all the Safari Ltd prehistoric animal models it has lots of detail and we do take the opportunity to comment on the stance of the model as well as the colouration and even the position of the nostrils.

Everything Dinosaur’s Video Review of the Wild Safari Dinos Brachiosaurus Dinosaur Model

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Brachiosaurus must be one of the design team’s favourite dinosaurs as there have been a number of Brachiosaurus models introduced over the last few years.  It is also twenty-five years or so since Safari Ltd first created a model of this iconic herbivore associated with the Upper Jurassic Formations of the western United States.

To view the range of dinosaur models available from Everything Dinosaur (Safari Ltd): Carnegie Collectibles and Wild Safari Dinos

The Wild Safari Dinos Brachiosaurus Model (2013)

The new Brachiosaurus dinosaur model.

Picture Credit: Everything Dinosaur

This is certainly a very well painted figure, one that we think will prove to be a popular addition to the Wild Safari Dinos range.

A Review of the Feathered Dinosaurs Model Set (Safari Ltd) by Everything Dinosaur

As a result of a number of requests received, team members at Everything Dinosaur are making a number of video reviews of prehistoric animal replicas manufactured by Safari Ltd.  We have prepared a short (five minutes and seventeen seconds), video showcasing the “Feathered Dinos Toob”.

This set of twelve dinosaur models features the non-avian feathered dinosaurs -Microraptor, Dilong, Velociraptor, Sinornithosaurus, Caudipteryx and Beipiaosaurus.  The non-feathered replicas in this set include T. rex, Apatosaurus, a lovely Chasmosaurus, Protoceratops, Pachycephalosaurus and a Psittacosaurus* model.

Everything Dinosaur’s Video Review of the Feathered Dinosaurs Toob

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Psittacosaurus* – when this set was being designed, Psittacosaurus as a member of the bird-hipped dinosaurs and related to the horned dinosaurs such as Styracosaurus and Triceratops was not thought to be feathered. Only fossils of lizard-hipped feathered dinosaurs had been found at the time.  However, recent fossil discoveries have revealed that Psittacosaurs may have been covered in bristle-like proto-feathers.

To read more about this: Upsetting the Feathered Dinosaur Apple Cart

This dinosaur “Toob”, as our American friends call this model set, is popular with collectors as it contains a number of splendid dinosaur models including a wonderful model of Protoceratops.  All the models are hand-painted and supplied in their own acetate tube with a cleverly designed closing cap.  This dinosaur model set is also very popular with children as it is great for creative play.

Which Safari Ltd Prehistoric Animal Models Should Everything Dinosaur Make A Video Review?

It has been suggested that team members at Everything Dinosaur make some more video reviews of the prehistoric animal models made by Safari Ltd.  We do make short, (five minutes) video reviews of a number of prehistoric animal models and replicas.  For example, in the Safari Ltd prehistoric animal model ranges we have already made videos for the Deinosuchus, the new Brachiosaurus, Miragaia as well as the Carnotaurus (Carnegie Collectibles).  In the Wild Safari Dinos and Prehistoric Life series we have already reviewed Kaprosuchus, Inostrancevia, Dracorex, Ceratosaurus, Vagaceratops as well as the new T. rex and Acrocanthosaurus models.

Naturally, it is our intention to review the new 2013 releases from Safari Ltd, these will be made in due course, but we have received a request following discussions with Safari Ltd for Everything Dinosaur team members to make some more videos of models.

Which models of prehistoric animals made by Safari Ltd would you like to see reviewed?

We have already received requests to review the scale model of Spinosaurus made by this American company, along with a request to review the American Museum of Natural History Feathered Dinosaurs Toob.  So far we have reviewed a number of the “Toob” products made by Safari Ltd – prehistoric sharks and prehistoric crocodiles as well as the prehistoric sealife Toobs.

The New 2013 Concavenator Model (Carnegie Collectibles)

On the Safari Ltd Calendar.

Picture Credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture above shows the new Carnegie Collectibles Concavenator dinosaur model made by Safari Ltd.  It features on the Safari Ltd calendar.  Team members at Everything Dinosaur intend to produce a review of this new replica when stocks are available.  Readers have the chance to suggest what models they would like us to produce a video of.

To view Everything Dinosaur’s range of Safari Ltd prehistoric animal models: Dinosaur and other prehistoric animal models

Papo’s Woolly Rhino Prehistoric Animal Model Reviewed

The introduction of a Woolly Rhino model into the Papo model range has given team members at Everything Dinosaur the chance to make a short review of this new figure.  In this brief video (four minutes and four seconds long), we discuss this model and explain the shape of the anterior (nose) horn, as well as providing further information on the Coelodonta.

Everything Dinosaur’s Review of the Papo Woolly Rhino Model

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This is an excellent model of a Woolly Rhino and one that works really well with the Papo Woolly Mammoths and the cavemen that are already in the Papo model range.  We estimate this Woolly Rhinoceros model (Coelodonta antiquitatis) is made in approximately 1:25 scale.

To view the range of Papo models, including the Woolly Rhino replica  available from Everything Dinosaur: Papo Prehistoric Animals

There have certainly been some exciting additions to the Papo model range over the last few years.

A Review of the Papo Carnotaurus Dinosaur Model

We have created a brief review of the new Papo Carnotaurus dinosaur model.  In this short video (about 3 minutes and 45 seconds), we explain some of the science behind the Papo Carnotaurus replica.

A Review of the Papo Carnotaurus Dinosaur

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In this video, we consider the scale size of this model, discuss the shape of the skull and the lower jaw as well as highlighting how the texture the skin reflects the fossil evidence.

To view Everything Dinosaur’s Papo model range: Papo Dinosaurs

Schleich Dinosaurs and Quetzalcoatlus Model get a Brief Movie Role

Schleich the German based model and figure manufacturer have created a short (fifty second), stop motion film featuring the ten models from the World of History Model range.

The Schleich World of History Film

Video Credit: Schleich

The first ten models introduced by the company are featured in this very creative video.  The dinosaurs do what dinosaurs do best and the Azhdarchid Pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus soars overhead.

To view Everything Dinosaur’s range of “World of History” prehistoric animal models: Schleich World of History Prehistoric Animals

This series of not to scale prehistoric animal models was introduced in the early part of 2012 and will replace the larger, scale model “Saurus” range.  The Velociraptor, Allosaurus, Giganotosaurus, Spinosaurus and the  T. rex in this model series all have articulated lower jaws, so the model can be posed with the mouth open or closed.