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4 04, 2024

The New Haolonggood Alamosaurus Dinosaur Model on Display

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Our thanks to model collector and dinosaur fan Carl who sent into Everything Dinosaur some photographs of his Haolonggood Alamosaurus dinosaur model on display.  The Haolonggood Alamosaurus is a recently introduced sauropod replica.  It is extremely large with a purported scale of 1:35. The figure measures over fifty-four centimetres in length.  In addition, it stands over thirty-six centimetres tall.  It makes a spectacular addition to a dinosaur model collection.

Haolonggood dinosaur models - the Haolonggood Alamosaurus model.

Haolonggood Alamosaurus dinosaur model on display next to the 30 cm tall CollectA cycad replica. Picture credit: Carl.

Picture credit: Carl

The Haolonggood Dinosaur Model (Type A)

The photograph shows the Haolonggood Alamosaurus model (type A).  It is one of three colour versions of this enormous dinosaur figure that have been introduced.  For a limited period, this model is supplied with a display base and accessories.  The cycad tree model adjacent to the Alamosaurus model provides an idea of the figure’s size.  The CollectA cycad tree stands approximately thirty centimetres tall.  However, it is dwarfed by the huge sauropod.

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

Sauropod dinosaur models on display.

A selection of sauropod dinosaur models on display. The limited-edition Haolonggood Alamosaurus type C (plain) is on the far left. The Papo Brachiosaurus (right) is partly obscured by the CollectA cycad tree model. Picture credit: Carl.

Picture credit: Carl

Sauropod Dinosaurs on Display

Carl also sent into Everything Dinosaur a photograph showing several sauropod figures on display.  The Papo Brachiosaurus (far right) is one of Papo’s largest figures. However, it looks quite small compared to the sauropod figures to its left.  The limited-edition Haolonggood Alamosaurus model is seen far left.  As before, the thirty-centimetre tall CollectA cycad tree helps to provide scale.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur thanked Carl for sending in the photographs.  He added that it was great to see the Haolonggood models on display and praised the collector for carefully considering which prehistoric plants to place next to the dinosaur models.

The spokesperson explained:

“We always enjoy receiving photographs of model collections.  Our customers find lots of innovative ways to display their prehistoric animal figures.  The sauropods from Haolonggood are particularly challenging as they are huge!”

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3 04, 2024

Anthropocene Epoch Rejected as a Unit of Geological Time

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The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) has voted to reject the Anthropocene Epoch as a unit of geological time.  Plans to introduce a new geological epoch based on the influence of humans on our planet have been shelved at a meeting of the IUGS.

Last month, a vote was held about the proposal to add the Anthropocene to the chronostratigraphic chart outlining the age of the Earth. This vote, undertaken by members of the Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigraphy (SQS) led to a rejection of the proposal. This committee’s decision has now been endorsed by the IUGS.

The influence of mankind on our planet - the Anthropocene Epoch.

The idea of naming a new geological epoch to mark the influence of mankind on the planet has been rejected. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Anthropocene Working Group (AWG)

In 2001 the atmospheric chemist, Paul Crutzen, proposed that the activity of mankind was impacting natural environmental conditions to the extent that we had effectively left the natural stable
conditions of the Holocene Epoch and moved into a new interval that he named the Anthropocene.  A committee was established in 2009 to examine this idea.  It was named the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG).  Their brief was to examine the evidence for human induced climate change as reflected in the geological record, and to determine whether a new geological epoch was justified.

The Anthropocene Epoch Rejected – The Full Statement

A statement was released by the IUGS:

“It is with the delegated authority of the IUGS President and Secretary General and on behalf of the International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS) that the vote by the ICS Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigraphy (SQS) to reject the proposal for an Anthropocene Epoch as a formal unit of the Geologic Time Scale is approved.”

Although the Anthropocene Epoch will not be appearing in textbooks anytime soon, these findings could be reviewed in a decade or so.  However, the IUGS did recognise the significance of this debate and highlighted the importance of recognising the impact of Homo sapiens on planet Earth.

The lengthy statement included the following:

“Despite its rejection as a formal unit of the Geologic Time Scale, Anthropocene will nevertheless continue to be used not only by Earth and environmental scientists, but also by social scientists, politicians and economists, as well as by the public at large. It will remain an invaluable descriptor of human impact on the Earth system.”

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2 04, 2024

Fifteen New Dinosaur Models Announced by Haolonggood

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Haolonggood have given Everything Dinosaur permission to publish details about new prehistoric animal model introductions.  We can reveal details of the next fifteen new dinosaur models to be made.  All of these dinosaurs are herbivores.  There are no theropods.  There are no carnivorous dinosaurs planned, at least for the next few months.

Haolonggood new dinosaur models for 2024.

New Haolonggood dinosaur models for 2024. Fifteen new dinosaur models have been announced. Annotation by Everything Dinosaur.

Fifteen New Dinosaur Models

The fifteen new dinosaur models from Haolonggood represent three sauropods and five horned dinosaurs.  In addition, there are five members of the Thyreophora (armoured dinosaurs).  The other two dinosaurs are members of the Saurolophinae subfamily of hadrosaurs (Maiasaura and Edmontosaurus).  The majority of the models represent dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous and roamed North America.

The full list:

  • Mamenchisaurus – known from the Late Jurassic of Asia (China).
  • Amargasaurus – a South American member of the Dicraeosauridae from the Early Cretaceous of Argentina.
  • Camarasaurus – associated with the famous Morrison Formation of the western United States.
  • Huayangosaurus – a primitive stegosaur from the Middle Jurassic of southwestern China.
  • Saichania – named after the “Saichan-tue” mountains of the Gobi Desert. Fossils of Saichania come from the Late Cretaceous of Mongolia.
  • Gastonia – from the Yellow Cat Member of the Lower Cedar Mountain Formation of Utah (Early Cretaceous).
  • Euoplocephalus – named in 1910 (Lambe) and known from Montana and Alberta (Late Cretaceous).
  • Maiasaura – “Good Mother Lizard” from the Late Cretaceous of western Canada and the USA.
  • Edmontosaurus – a large genus of hadrosaur from North America (Late Cretaceous).
  • Diabloceratops – known from Utah, Diabloceratops was the first centrosaurine dinosaur to be described from fossils found south of Montana.
  • Utahceratops – from the Late Cretaceous of Utah with the trivial name honouring palaeontologist Mike Getty.
  • Styracosaurus – known from the USA and Alberta Canada, the famous centrosaurine called “Spiked Lizard”.
  • Einiosaurus – from the Two Medicine Formation of Montana (USA) another Late Cretaceous North American ceratopsid.
  • Xenoceratops – “Alien Horned Face” from the Upper Cretaceous beds of the Foremost Formation in Alberta (Canada).

To view the range of Haolonggood dinosaur models available from Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Dinosaur Models.

Everything Dinosaur Comments

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur praised Haolonggood for focusing on the production of herbivorous dinosaur models.

The spokesperson added:

“These are fifteen splendid dinosaur models.  They should all be in stock by the end of this year.  We look forward to further dinosaur model announcements from Haolonggood.”

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1 04, 2024

Natural History Museum Model Collection Being Retired

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The popular Natural History Museum dinosaur models are being retired. The entire series of Natural History Museum dinosaur figures is now out of production.  These dinosaur models were introduced more than twenty years ago.  There had been plans to extend the range to include marine reptiles and pterosaurs.  However, Everything Dinosaur has been informed that all these figures are now being retired.

Natural History Museum dinosaur models.

Some of the current Natural History Museum dinosaur models including the Diplodocus and Kentrosaurus box set, Stegosaurus and the Baryonyx figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Natural History Museum Dinosaur Models

When first introduced the range consisted of thirteen items, including two T. rex figures and two box sets.  Over the years, the range has been reduced with the Corythosaurus, Iguanodon and the large Tyrannosaurus rex model being withdrawn.  Everything Dinosaur team members were aware of the plans to stop production last year, but today, we formally announce that once stocks of these figures have been sold, they will not be replaced.

Natural History Museum Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur model.

The popular Natural History Museum Tyrannosaurus rex model has been retired and is out of production. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Natural History Museum figures available from Everything Dinosaur (whilst stocks last): Natural History Museum Dinosaur Models.

Megalosaurus Model out of Production

The Natural History Museum Megalosaurus model is also out of production.  This year marks the two hundredth anniversary of the scientific description of Megalosaurus (M. bucklandii). However, this important scientific landmark has failed to save this figure.  It too is being retired.

Natural History Museum Megalosaurus dinosaur model.

It might be the 200th anniversary of the scientific description of Megalosaurus, but the Natural History Museum Megalosaurus figure is still going out of production. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the company had been able to obtain stocks but once these had sold it would not be possible to replace them.

The spokesperson added:

“We have the Megalosaurus, T. rex, Baryonyx, Triceratops, Stegosaurus and the Diplodocus, Kentrosaurus box set, but the Ankylosaurus figure has already sold out.  We have not altered our prices just because we know these figures are going be more difficult to obtain.  Hopefully, model collectors will have plenty of notice to enable them to complete their model collections.”

It is not known whether the London Natural History Museum intends to introduce a new set of models.

Natural History Museum dinosaur models.

The rare Megalosaurus along with the Natural History Museum Baryonyx and Triceratops figures. These figures are now all retired and out of production. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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31 03, 2024

Non-sauropod Sauropodomorphs – A Helpful Explanation

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The phylogenetic relationship between the Sauropoda and the non-sauropod sauropodomorphs remains uncertain. The discovery of extremely large non-sauropod sauropodomorphs such as Lessemsaurus, Antetonitrus and Ingentia in the Southern Hemisphere demonstrates that some Late Triassic dinosaurs could rival the sauropods in terms of size.  Further work is required to better understand the taxonomic relationship between the Sauropoda and other saurischian dinosaurs known from the Triassic and very Early Jurassic.  These saurischian dinosaurs may or may not be closely related to the Sauropoda clade.

The first sauropodomorphs evolved in the Triassic. Initially, they were small and bipedal. It was thought that gigantism in this clade first evolved in the Early Jurassic and was linked to the Eusauropoda, dinosaurs which were obligate quadrupeds, with column-like legs and were graviportal (only capable of moving slowing). The paucity of the fossil record prevents a more complete understanding of sauropodomorph evolution. However, with the description of Ingentia prima (Apaldetti et al) in 2018 a new family of super-sized non-sauropod sauropodomorphs was established – the Lessemsauridae.

The Lessemsauridae (Non-sauropod Sauropodomorphs)

The Lessemsauridae attained an extremely large body size. These dinosaurs were much larger and heavier than the largest terrestrial mammals found today. They display rapid growth related to the seasonal availability of food. In addition, their skeletons demonstrate many anatomical traits associated with basal sauropodomorphs whilst lacking characteristics previously regarded as adaptations to gigantism.

Members of this family include Ingentia prima from the Quebrada del Barro Formation and Lessemsaurus sauropoides from the Los Colorados Formation (Argentina).  In addition, the Early Jurassic sauropodomorph Antetonitrus ingenipes from the Elliot Formation of South Africa has been included.  More recently other taxa from southern Africa have been added to this clade. Dinosaurs such as Meroktenos and Kholumolumo from Lesotho, and the huge Ledumahadi mafube from South Africa.

Ledumahadi mafube illustrated.

A life reconstruction of Ledumahadi mafube.  Recently this dinosaur has been assigned to the Lessemsauridae clade.

Picture credit: Viktor Radermacher (Witwatersrand University)

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“The old definitions of prosauropod and sauropod proved too simplistic.  The evolution of super-sized, herbivorous dinosaurs in the Early Jurassic remains poorly defined.  Hopefully, more complete fossil material from the Norian and Rhaetian faunal stages will help to clarify the taxonomy.”

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30 03, 2024

CollectA Prehistoric Life Ampelosaurus Features in Science News Story

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A new species of Late Jurassic iguanodontian was recently announced. Hesperonyx martinhotomasorum from the Lourinhã Formation of western Portugal demonstrates that this part of Europe was home to a highly diverse dinosaur dominated ecosystem. Everything Dinosaur corresponded with the scientific paper’s lead author Filippo Maria Rotatori (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa) so that we could obtain the media release about this exciting dinosaur discovery. We spotted a CollectA Prehistoric Life Ampelosaurus in one of the photographs submitted.

One of the paper’s co-authors and the supervisor of Filippo, Miguel Moreno-Azanza was photographed with a titanosaur egg fossil and a CollectA Ampelosaurus figure.

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. The CollectA Prehistoric Life Ampelosaurus features in this image.  Picture credit: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

The CollectA Prehistoric Life Ampelosaurus

Postdoctoral Fellow Miguel Moreno-Azanza is an authority on fossilised eggs and fossil eggshells. A photograph submitted with the Hesperonyx media release includes the CollectA Prehistoric Life Ampelosaurus and a specimen of a titanosaur egg.  Team members presume the CollectA model was included in the image to demonstrate what a titanosaur looks like.  When visiting preparation laboratories and museums we do tend to see lots of prehistoric animal models including figures from the CollectA Prehistoric Life range.

CollectA Prehistoric Life Ampelosaurus model.

The CollectA Prehistoric Life Ampelosaurus model was introduced in 2012.

The CollectA Ampelosaurus figure was introduced in 2012.  It was designed by Anthony Beeson.  This titanosauria sauropod was formally named and described in 1995 (Ampelosaurus atacis).  Fossils come from outcrops of the lower levels of the Marnes Rouges Inférieures Formation in the French Pyrenees. Ampelosaurus is estimated to have measured around fourteen to sixteen metres in length. It may have weighed fifteen tonnes. Although much larger than any extant terrestrial animal, Ampelosaurus was relatively small compared to other Late Cretaceous titanosaurs.

During the Late Cretaceous sea levels were extremely high. Much of the European landmass was submerged. Ampelosaurus lived on the Ibero-Armorican island, a large island made up of southern France and the Iberian Peninsula. Ampelosaurus fossil material is associated with the early Maastrichtian faunal stage of the Late Cretaceous. It lived approximately 71-70 million years ago. The genus name translates as “vine lizard”. Some of the first fossils to be studied were discovered close to the Blanquette de Limoux vineyard. This part of the French Pyrenees is renowned for its fine sparkling wine.

To view the range of CollectA Prehistoric Life figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

Ampelosaurus scale drawing.

A typical European titanosaur (Ampelosaurus atacis) from the Late Cretaceous. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Spotting the Ampelosaurus Model

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that many academics, palaeontologists and scientists source their models from Everything Dinosaur.  Many collect figures including the CollectA Prehistoric Life model range.  However, these models are also used in science communication projects.

The spokesperson added:

“When discussing titanosaur eggs and other titanosaur fossil material it is helpful to have a titanosaur dinosaur model on hand.  Members of the public can get an impression of what the dinosaur looked like.”

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To read the article about the discovery of the new European iguanodontian dinosaur: A New Iguanodontian Dinosaur from Western Portugal.

What other prehistoric animal models will be spot in future media releases?

29 03, 2024

PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus YouTube Video Script

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Everything Dinosaur has recently published a short video reviewing the PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus dinosaur model. The video also summarised recent research into this remarkable theropod.  In September 2014, researchers published an influential paper that postulated that Spinosaurus was an obligate quadruped. That is, unlike all the other theropods known to science, Spinosaurus was not a biped.  It walked on all fours.

Model makers were keen to develop Spinosaurus aegyptiacus figures that reflected this research.

Spinosaurus scale drawing.

The 2014 interpretation of Spinosaurus. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Ten Years of Spinosaurus Research

Spinosaurus aegyptiacus has been the focus of intense research over the last ten years. Its mode of locomotion, diet and behaviour have come under detailed scrutiny.  Palaeontologists remain uncertain as to whether this dinosaur was an aquatic animal.  The 2014 paper (Ibrahim et al) postulated that Spinosaurus was semiaquatic.  It spent a considerable amount of time in or around water.  Earlier research had demonstrated that Spinosaurus was probably a piscivore.  What proportion of its diet comprised fish remains unknown.

Given the large number of super-sized predators within the palaeoenvironment, it has been suggested that Spinosaurus became specialised in order to avoid competition.  This is a form of niche partitioning.

The Everything Dinosaur video review of the PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus figure summarises some of this recent research.

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The reconstruction of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus as a quadruped attracted criticism.  Some scientists commented upon the lack of more complete fossil specimens representing individual animals.  The researchers led by Nizar Ibrahim reconstructed Spinosaurus using several different fossil specimens.  The scaling of some of the bones used in the reconstruction caused concern.

Spinosaurus reconstructed as an obligate quadruped.

Life-size reconstruction and supplemental figure.  Picture credit: Davide Bonadonna (top) Ibrahim et al (bottom)

 

Tracing Spinosaurus Research with PNSO Figures

Spinosaurus figures have been part of the PNSO model range for many years.  A 1/35th scale Scientific Art figure (below) was an early addition to the company’s dinosaur portfolio.  This dinosaur figure was referred to as “Essien”. A model of a baby Spinosaurus was also included in the company’s prehistoric animal model series.

PNSO Spinosaurus model "Essien".

The PNSO Spinosaurus measures around 49 cm long.

A second “Essien” the Spinosaurus model was introduced by PNSO in 2020.  In 2022, the 1:35 scale model was revamped and relaunched in a new colour scheme.  It still depicted Spinosaurus as an obligate theropod.  Changing perceptions about this dinosaur can be traced through the evolution of PNSO Spinosaurus figures.

PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus

This year (2024), a new Spinosaurus model has been introduced by PNSO.  The PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus figure reflects some of the latest scientific thinking.  It has a broad tail as demonstrated in a scientific paper published in 2020 (Ibrahim et al).  It is presented as a bipedal dinosaur (walking on its hind legs).

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated:

“Spinosaurus is likely to intrigue palaeontologists for many years.  The absence of an articulated and more complete fossil specimen representing an individual animal is hampering research.  The new PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus broadly reflects the current scientific thinking.  That is, until the next Spinosaurus aegyptiacus fossil find.”

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

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

Ironically, the day Everything Dinosaur received a PNSO delivery, a new paper was published that challenged the findings of earlier research.  Potential measurement errors were highlighted in a study originally published in 2022 that concluded that Spinosaurus had dense bones to help it dive and submerge.  As team members were unloading the lorry, news of the publication of the latest Spinosaurus paper broke.

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To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the 2014 scientific paper: Spinosaurus – Four Legs are Better than Two!

The scientific paper: “Semiaquatic adaptations in a giant predatory dinosaur” by Nizar Ibrahim, Paul C. Sereno, Cristiano Dal Sasso, Simone Maganuco, Matteo Fabbri, David M. Martill, Samir Zouhri, Nathan Myhrvold and Dawid A. Iurino published in Science.

28 03, 2024

Dinopedia Dinosaur Book and a New Chinese Version

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The popular Dinopedia dinosaur book written by Dr Darren Naish a lecturer affiliated with the University of Southampton, has been translated into Mandarin.  The book published by Princeton University Press is now available in China (March 2024).  This brings the work of this highly respected researcher, author, scientific consultant and lecturer to a new audience.  Everything Dinosaur was informed about this development by the author as we had been one of the first to review the original English version.  Subsequently, a summary of our review has been published on the jacket of this version destined for the Chinese market.

The Chinese Dinopedia version features a review by Everything Dinosaur.

The jacket cover of the newly published (March 2024) Chinese version of Dinopedia by Dr Darren Naish. The first review published on the back cover comes from Everything Dinosaur.

The Dinopedia Dinosaur Book

The Dinopedia dinosaur book was first published in October 2021, with the U.S. print following shortly afterwards. The English version of the book has an elaborate cloth cover, with a detailed drawing of a Styracosaurus (by the author) stamped into it.  The book provides an excellent pocket-sized guide to the Dinosauria. It features dozens of entries on topics ranging from the Hell Creek Formation to the enigmatic heterodontosaurids and the K-Pg boundary. This is a beautifully-crafted A–Z compendium packed with facts and interesting snippets about dinosaurs.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s review of Dinopedia: Everything Dinosaur Reviews Dinopedia.

Whilst commenting on this new version of his book, Dr Naish highlighted Everything Dinosaur’s review on the back cover.

He stated:

“I’m very pleased to announce that my Princeton University Press book Dinopedia is now available in China, so hello to the Chinese audience and I hope you enjoy this book! It makes me very happy to see books I’ve written translated into other languages. And look who gets quoted on the back cover.”

Everything Dinosaur Praising Dinopedia

The review by Everything Dinosaur is the first review listed on the back cover. Roughly the translated text states:

“It is an easy-to-read book. It can take dinosaur fans and people interested in natural history into a fascinating world of discoveries in the fast-changing world of dinosaur studies.”

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that they were delighted to see this excellent dinosaur book being given the opportunity to be read by people in China.

Visit the Princeton University Press website to purchase this book (English version): Princeton University Press.  Search for term “Dinopedia” or for “Darren Naish”.

The Chinese Dinopedia version features a review by Everything Dinosaur.

The jacket cover of the newly published (March 2024) Chinese version of Dinopedia by Dr Darren Naish. The first review published on the back cover comes from Everything Dinosaur.

The spokesperson added:

“This pocket-sized guide to the dinosaurs is now available in China.  This is wonderful news.  We hope our review helps to boost sales and support the work of British academics and researchers.”

Dinopedia front cover illustration

The front cover of the English version of Dinopedia also features a horned dinosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

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27 03, 2024

The New PNSO Spinosaurus Model – Video Review

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Everything Dinosaur team members have produced a short, informative YouTube video review of the new PNSO Spinosaurus model.  This video provides viewers with plenty of opportunity to view the Spinosaurus figure.  In addition, the narrator summarises some of the recent research that led PNSO to revamp their Spinosaurus.

Aymen the PNSO Spinosaurus Video Review

 

Video credit: Everything Dinosaur

The video is under six minutes in length (duration 5:47).  The first part of the video introduces the PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus figure, whilst the bulk of the remainder of the recording examines some of the findings from recently published scientific papers.

PNSO Aymen the Spinosaurus.

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

A Model Range that Reflects Changes in the Spinosauridae

The PNSO range of prehistoric animal figures includes several examples of spinosaurids.  Most of the spinosaurid figures the company has produced to date represent the giant Spinosaurus aegyptiacus.  However, PNSO did introduce a model of the controversial spinosaur Sinopliosaurus in 2022.

PNSO Deinocheirus and Sinopliosaurus

The two, new for 2022 PNSO model arrivals (early November 2022), the PNSO Jacques the Deinocheirus (top) and (bottom) the Chongzuo the Sinopliosaurus figure. The free Sinopliosaurus fact sheet can be seen underneath the boxes. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Spinosaurus Video Script

Details of the script will be published in a separate blog post.  However, the YouTube video has been divided into useful and helpful chapters.  These are listed below:

Video Contents:

  • A new Spinosaurus model – the Aymen the Spinosaurus figure is introduced.
  • The PNSO Spinosaurus – overview of the model.
  • Subscribe request.
  • The science behind Spinosaurus – starting with the 2014 scientific paper (Ibrahim et al).
  • A “River Monster”!  A quick review of the 2020 study (Ibrahim et al) that reported on Spinosaurus caudal vertebrae.
  • Was Spinosaurus aquatic?  An examination of the question as to whether Spinosaurus aegyptiacus was aquatic, semiaquatic or mainly terrestrial.

Aymen the PNSO Spinosaurus reflects some of the latest scientific research.

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26 03, 2024

A New PNSO Lufengosaurus Dinosaur Model

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Everything Dinosaur will be stocking the new for 2024 PNSO Lufengosaurus dinosaur model.  This model is due to arrive at the company’s warehouse in a few weeks.  The figure, entitled Yiran the Lufengosaurus, demonstrates how far the company has come since their first Lufengosaurus model was introduced.

PNSO Lufengosaurus dinosaur model.

The new for 2024 PNSO Yiran the Lufengosaurus figure.

PNSO Lufengosaurus Dinosaur Model

The new Lufengosaurus figure has been beautifully painted.  Everything Dinosaur has worked with PNSO for many years and ironically, one of the first dinosaur models that PNSO produced was a Lufengosaurus.  The original model was depicted as a quadruped.  However, most palaeontologists consider Lufengosaurus (L. huenei) to have walked on its hind legs for most of the time.  The forelimbs are considerably shorter when compared to the length of this dinosaur’s legs.  In addition, the long neck and widely spaced, peg-like teeth in the jaw suggest that this dinosaur browsed on the branches of trees.

PNSO Lufengosaurus replica.

The PNSO Lufengosaurus dinosaur model.  The original PNSO Lufengosaurus figure depicted this sauropodomorph as a quadruped, however, most palaeontologists consider Lufengosaurus huenei to have been a biped.

Model Measurements

The new Lufengosaurus figure has already been praised by dinosaur model collectors.  The model measures around twenty-five cm long and it stands nearly eleven centimetres tall.  Although know from dozens of fossil specimens, how big Lufengosaurus huenei was remains uncertain.  It could have measured more than nine metres in length.  However, many vertebrate palaeontologists consider the more conservative body length of six metres more likely.  Based on a six-metre-long animal, this new PNSO Lufengosaurus is in approximately 1:24 scale.  If Lufengosaurus did reach a length of nine metres, this figure would be in approximately 1:36 scale.

PNSO Lufengosaurus dinosaur model measurements.

The new Lufengosaurus model measures 25 cm long.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures currently in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Figures and Models.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur stated that the new Lufengosaurus model was included in the next shipment of PNSO models and figures.  Whilst a definitive delivery date could not be given at this stage, it was likely that the Lufengosaurus would be in stock in about five to six weeks.

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur Toys and Gifts.

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