Everything Dinosaur has been sent photographs of the 1:35 scale Haolonggood Alamosaurus prototypes. Previously, only concept art images were available for versions A and B. Model collectors can gain a better appreciation of the selected colour schemes.
A prototype of the Haolonggood Alamosaurus figure (version A). The horned dinosaur figures in the image help to convey the size of the Alamosaurus model.
Haolonggood Alamosaurus Photographs
The picture (above) shows the proposed colour scheme for Alamosaurus version A. The horned dinosaurs included in the photograph help to show the size of the titanosaur model. The Haolonggood Alamosaurus is in 1:35 scale and it will stand around thirty-five centimetres tall.
The first batch of these figures will be supplied with a display base, tree and an unpainted pterosaur figure.
Email Everything Dinosaur if you want to reserve one of these special dinosaur models: Email Everything Dinosaur.
A prototype of the Haolonggood Alamosaurus figure (version B).
Those Alamosaurus models reserved prior to the end of the year will be sent out with a display base, tree and an unpainted pterosaur model. The image (above) shows the Alamosaurus version B. It is standing on the display base and unpainted pterosaur figures (both designs) can be seen in the photograph. Only one unpainted pterosaur model will be sent out with each Alamosaurus.
The Limited-edition Alamosaurus (Version C)
The limited-edition (plain) Alamosaurus figure will only be made once. After the first batch of these models have been sold, that colour scheme will be retired.
A prototype of the Haolonggood Alamosaurus figure limited-edition figure (version C).
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur thanked Haolonggood for providing the photographs and stated:
“These images will demonstrate the quality of these 1:35 scale figures to collectors.”
Today, we at Everything Dinosaur continue our countdown of our favourite blog posts of 2023. In the second of this two-part series, we look at the months July to December (2023).
In July we received some amazing prehistoric animal drawings, undertook model review videos, released newsletters and learned about a prehistoric mammal attacking Psittacosaurus. Fans of the invertebrates were not disappointed to read about Arthrolycosa wolterbeeki, the oldest fossil spider to be found in Germany: Germany’s Oldest Spider Arthrolycosa wolterbeeki.
Stocking the Haolonggood Model Range
Book launches, addressing international conferences and discussing trilobites. Just a few of the highlights from August (2023). New abelisaurs were described along with possibly, the heaviest vertebrate that ever lived (Balaenoptera musculus). We welcomed new Beasts of the Mesozoic and PNSO models, but it was another manufacturer that we focused upon. Everything Dinosaur announced that they would be stocking the Haolonggood prehistoric animal model range.
The Haolonggood prehistoric animal models will have their own product category area on the Everything Dinosaur website. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
In September, we wrote a blog about the first dicraeosaurid from India. Fossil feather proteins and the complexity of birds were discussed along with a new, bizarre theropod from China. Haolonggood models arrived in stock and brachiopods took centre stage. The second Isle of Wight member of the Hypsilophodontidae was described, over 150 years after the first. The dinosaur named Vectidromeus insularis is geologically much older than Hypsilophodon foxii. Blog readers can expect to hear about more new Wealden Group dinosaurs in the future.
Vectidromeus insularis life reconstruction. Picture credit: Emily Willoughby.
“Lonesome George”
Hollywood film premieres, mentoring university students and the boom in mammoth tusk sales threatening extant elephants were all highlighted. Talented model makers and new theropod figures from PNSO and Nanmu Studio were discussed in October. We enjoyed writing about “Lonesome George” an amazing replica of a Pinta Island giant tortoise.
The Rebor 1:6 scale Pinta Island tortoise “Lonesome George” in oblique lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
In November in the UK, the nights were certainly drawing in. The longer evenings allowed us more time to prepare blog posts on the new for 2024 CollectA figures, a new fleet-footed theropod from Brazil and TetZooCon. Rebor introduced GrabNGo Alligators and the Wild Past Scutosaurus and Kotlassia arrived. It was the front page of a national newspaper that drew most attention. Mammoths were going to be back within five years:
A tabloid newspaper on Saturday 18th November was predicting the return of the Woolly Mammoth by 2028. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
In the last month of 2023, we wrote about last recommended parcel posting dates and a new television documentary presented by Sir David Attenborough. A new, enormous titanosaur from Argentina was described and we learned about the last meal of a Gorgosaurus. We highlighted our model video reviews and discussed blog maintenance and new model releases.
The first production figure of the new CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach arrived and this was certainly a highlight of our entire year.
The CollectA Deluxe Dearc pterosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
There are lots of exciting research papers due to be published. Several new books about prehistoric animals are due to be launched. We at Everything Dinosaur have some exciting plans of our own. There is certainly a lot to do in 2024 and a lot of fascinating stories to cover.
We look forward to continuing our blog and trying to write a daily article.
At Everything Dinosaur, we try and post up an article on this blog site every single day. This can be quite a challenge considering all our other activities and projects. However, as a result of our work on this weblog we have managed to compile a huge amount of information, articles and features chronicling (for the most part), advances in the Earth sciences and new fossil discoveries along with research into prehistoric animals.
We thought it would be interesting to look back at some of our blog posts this year and list the top ten favourite and most popular posts.
Here is part one, numbers ten to six covering January to June.
It was an action-packed January for Everything Dinosaur. The company was awarded Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award once again, there was a cyber incident at Royal Mail, and we discussed Carboniferous suction feeders. However, it was a superb pterosaur fossil from southern Germany that caught the eye.
A life reconstruction of the newly described pterosaur Balaenognathus maeuseri. Picture credit: Megan Jacobs
In February a baby Torosaurus model was reunited with its mum, Mojo models took centre stage and the Rebor Deinosuchus figures arrived. We wrote articles about the larynx of Pinacosaurus, how to leave a review and rare dinosaur footsteps. For the first time, frogs spawned in the office pond in February.
At the end of March, we published an article summarising a new scientific paper that postulated that dinosaurs had lips. The lips versus lipless debate has existed for more than a century. Early depictions of dinosaurs gave them lips like extant lizards. When it came to depicting dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex in early films, the lips were ditched so that cinema goers could see their teeth. The teeth on show made the dinosaurs more frightening. Movie monsters bearing their huge teeth became a recurrent theme that is still seen in movies today. However, this new paper came firmly down in support of lips on theropod dinosaurs.
It also gave us the opportunity to display the excellent artwork of Mark Witton.
A juvenile Edmontosaurus disappears into the enormous, lipped mouth of Tyrannosaurus. Picture credit: Mark Witton.
Top Everything Dinosaur Blog Posts (April to June 2023)
In April we discussed T. rex brain size, took into stock new CollectA figures, new staff training and praised the Wyoming “Jurassic Fest”. One of our highlights was the article that examined newly published research on marine reptiles. The study focused on the wide variety of swimming styles adopted by Mesozoic marine reptiles.
A museum exhibit showing the jaw of a large ichthyosaur. These “fish lizards” figured prominently in the University of Bristol study. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Schleich model retirements were discussed in May along with new Nanmu Studio and PNSO model releases. A rare letter penned by Mary Anning finding a home and a New York prehistoric animal exhibit mystery was solved. However, our highlight was the opportunity to visit the new April the Tenontosaurus exhibit at the Manchester Museum.
It seems appropriate to mention April the Tenontosaurus when reviewing our blog posts from May 2023.
A New Armoured Dinosaur – Vectipelta barretti
Dinosaur drawings, new models and rapidly metamorphosising frogs featured in June. Team members got to visit the astonishing Patagotitan exhibition at the London Natural History Museum. This provides an appropriate segway into our favourite post of that month. A new species of armoured dinosaur was named. Vectipelta barretti honours Professor Paul Barrett of the Natural History Museum.
Vectipelta life reconstruction. Picture credit: Stuart Pond.
Dinosaur fans can expect further new dinosaur announcements from Wealden Group strata.
We hope you enjoyed reading these blog posts as much as we enjoyed researching and writing them. Part two documenting July to December 2023 will be published shortly.
Haolonggood recently launched a new dinosaur model initiative. The company is offering three versions of a 1:35 scale Alamosaurus figure. Customers have until the 28th December (2023) to inform Everything Dinosaur which version they would like. The special Haolonggood Alamosaurus offer will close shortly.
There is just a little over 24-hours left to let Everything Dinosaur know which of the new for 2024 Haolonggood 1:35 scale Alamosaurus models you would like. Choose from version A, version B, and the limited-edition, plain brown model version C. If we can place our order with Haolonggood on 28th December then we will be able to supply each figure with a display base, tree and an unpainted pterosaur model.
There is no obligation to buy, no need to pre-order or to place a deposit, just email us at Contact Us at Everything Dinosaur and tell us which version you want reserving and we would be happy to set a figure aside for you. Models expected in stock in March.
There are three colour variants to choose from, version A, B and the limited-edition version C. If ordered before December 28th 2023 the models will include a display base, tree and an unpainted pterosaur figure.
The actual model measurements have yet to be confirmed. However, each PVC Alamosaurus figure will weigh several kilos and the proposed product packaging suggests that the 1:35 scale Alamosaurus will stand about 35 cm tall and measure around 65 cm in length.
If ordered before the cut-off date of December 28th (2023), the model will be supplied with a base and one of two unpainted pterosaur figures.
Haolonggood have provided helpful box dimensions: 65 cm (25.6 inches) long, width 14 cm (5.5 inches) and height 36 cm (14.1 inches).
If customers reserve an Alamosaurus model before 28th December (2023), the 1:35 scale Alamosaurus figure will be supplied with a display base and one of two unpainted pterosaur models.
Remember, please email Everything Dinosaur to let us know which figure you would like. You have until December 28th (2023) to contact us: Email Everything Dinosaur.
In the meantime, visit the award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.
Just time to wish all our customers, friends, fans and social media followers a very happy holiday. Seasonal greetings to one and all from Everything Dinosaur.
Seasonal greetings to all our customers, friends, followers and fans on social media. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Seasonal Greetings from Everything Dinosaur
The big day has finally arrived and on behalf of everyone at Everything Dinosaur, we would just like to wish everybody a happy Christmas.
We will be taking a short break over the festive period, but we will be checking emails and other messages. In addition, we shall continue to prepare and pack orders for customers. Orders received over the festive period will now be despatched on Wednesday 27th December. For those customers who have requested that we send out their order after the Christmas break, we note their requests and shall accommodate their wishes.
We will be back with business as usual once the Christmas, Boxing and Bank holidays are over. A very special thanks to all those exceedingly kind, wonderful people who sent us prehistoric animal themed Christmas cards, gifts and drawings. These items have certainly brightened up the offices and the warehouse.
Haolonggood are continuing their production of prehistoric animal models. A pair of Baryonyx figures will be available from Everything Dinosaur in a few weeks. The recently announced Kosmoceratops models will follow a few weeks later. Haolonggood dinosaur models are proving to be extremely popular with collectors and dinosaur fans.
The new Haolonggood Baryonyx figures will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2024.
Haolonggood Dinosaur Models
Everything Dinosaur already stocks a large selection of Haolonggood prehistoric animal figures.
A spokesperson from the UK-based, mail order company commented:
“Haolonggood tend to make a pair of dinosaur figures. By doing this, collectors have a choice between two colour schemes. One of our personal favourites is the Haolonggood Ouranosaurus model. The company amended this figure after being contacted by collectors. Haolonggood corrected the model and improved the manus.”
Perched on the box, displaying their thumb spikes two Haolonggood Ouranosaurus models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Haolonggood Kosmoceratops Models
Haolonggood will produce two Kosmoceratops models. There will be a red one (see image below), and also a green Kosmoceratops. These models will be available from Everything Dinosaur in 2024.
Haolonggood intend to introduce two 1:35 scale Kosmoceratops figures in 2024. A red figure and a dark green Kosmoceratops model.
Five new PNSO dinosaur models are in stock at Everything Dinosaur. A shipment of PNSO prehistoric animal figures has arrived at our warehouse. Team members have been busy contacting customers about these five new PNSO dinosaur models.
The five new PNSO dinosaur models in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Samuel the Alamosaurus (far left), Cayden the Zuul (left), Donald the Saurophaganax (centre) and the two PNSO Yangchuanosaurus figures (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The image (above) shows the five new PNSO dinosaur models. The giant Alamosaurus figure is far left, next is the only ornithischian in the group, Cayden the Zuul. The new Saurophaganax figure (Donald) is in the centre. The two new Yangchuanosaurus figures (Dapeng and Dayong) are on the far right.
The five new models have been laid out in chronological order. Models of geologically older dinosaurs are on the right. The geologically youngest model, the Alamosaurus is on the far left of the photograph.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that as well as showing the packaging, the photograph provided an opportunity to highlight the substantial differences in the age of the dinosaurs represented by the figures.
Dapeng the Yangchuanosaurus magnus*Nomen dubium – the validity of this species has been questioned. Fossils probably date from the Middle to Late Jurassic.
Dayong the Yangchuanosaurus shangyouensis – Middle to Late Jurassic.
Donald the Saurophaganax – Late Jurassic.
Cayden the Zuul – Late Cretaceous (Campanian faunal stage).
Samuel the Alamosaurus – Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian faunal stage).
The superb PNSO Dayong the Yangchuanosaurus is a new theropod figure in the company’s mid-size model series.
Dating the Age of Yangchuanosaurus Fossil Specimens
Several taxa have been assigned to the Yangchuanosaurus genus. The geological age of fossils ascribed to this genus is extensive. For example, some fossils ascribed to Yangchuanosaurus have been dated to the very Early Cretaceous (Berriasian faunal stage).
December is an exceptionally busy time for retailers. As we approach the holiday season, we have been working as hard as we can preparing and packing orders. Team members took the opportunity to review some of the recent Everything Dinosaur customer feedback. We are grateful for all the feedback, reviews and comments that we receive.
Our thanks to everyone for the amazing feedback we have received. December is an extremely busy time for us, but we seem to have been able to maintain our high standards of customer service. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Team members read all the feedback and comments that we receive. We always welcome input from customers. Although, we are exceptionally busy at the moment, orders are still being packed and despatched quickly.
The Schleich Moros intrepidus model is now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Everything Dinosaur team members asked their customers about the number of digits on this dinosaur’s hand. When first described (2019), this dinosaur was depicted in the media release notes with two digits. However, metacarpals and phalanges of this dinosaur are unknown. Hand bones and finger bones have not been found. So, we asked the question – did Moros intrepidus have two digits or three on each hand?
Team members created a YouTube video short exploring this topic.
Everything Dinosaur asks a question about the number of digits on the manus of the Late Cretaceous theropod Moros intrepidus. Did it have two digits or three?
Our thanks to all those fans, followers and customers who have expressed an opinion.
Schleich Dinosaur Models
The first four new for 2024 Schleich dinosaur models are now in stock. These models may not be that scientifically accurate. However, they are popular with young dinosaur fans as they are ideal for robust, creative play.
Five new Schleich dinosaur models and one repainted Brachiosaurus figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The four new Schleich figures in stock (December 2023) are:
The Schleich Moros dinosaur model has two digits on each hand. However, other members of the Tyrannosauroidea superfamily had three digits per hand. For example, dinosaurs such as Guanlong (G. wucaii) and Proceratosaurus (P. bradleyi) are thought to have had three digits on the hand.
With palaeontology, one single fossil bone can change perceptions about a prehistoric animal. If the phalanges of Moros are discovered then scientists will have a definitive answer to this question (probably).
The new for 2024 Schleich Moros intrepidus model is in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Schleich have given their Moros figure two digits on each hand, do you think this is correct? The manus of this tyrannosauroid is unknown. No fossils of hand bones or fingers have been found, as far as we at Everything Dinosaur are aware. Did this distant relative of Tyrannosaurus rex have two fingers on each hand?
We will post up a brief video on our social media pages asking this question shortly.
Did Moros intrepidus have two digits on each hand or three? What do you think? Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Moros intrepidus – Two Digits on the Hand or Three?
This small tyrannosauroid lived around thirty million years before T. rex evolved. When it was described (Zanno et al, 2019), the illustration that accompanied the media notes showed this dinosaur with two digits per hand.
Moros intrepidus from the Late Cretaceous of central Utah.
Earlier tyrannosauroids had three digits on each hand. So, the question is how many digits on each hand did Moros have? In Everything Dinosaur’s short video, we ask our fans, followers and customers for their views.
The new for 2024 Schleich Moros intrepidus figure.
To view the range of Schleich dinosaur and prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Schleich Prehistoric Animal Models.
Knowledgeable Customers
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that their customers were very knowledgeable and well-informed. The spokesperson added:
“Our customers and social media followers know a lot about prehistoric animals. We look forward to receiving their views and comments about the digits of Moros intrepidus.”
