Engineering students visit Everything Dinosaur. As part of the company’s work in the community, Everything Dinosaur was visited by Tom and Bolaji, two final year engineering students at Liverpool John Moores University. Tom and Bolaji are currently working on a practical project that focuses on using state-of-the-art software and engineering skills. The project forms part of their final year studies.
Sue from Everything Dinosaur with engineering students Tom and Bolaji from Liverpool John Moores University. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Students Visit Everything Dinosaur
We hope that Tom and Bolaji found the visit to our offices and warehouse illuminating. Everything Dinosaur team members have worked on a number of student projects. Recently, we were invited to talk to students at Manchester Metropolitan University. We have been engaged in several outreach projects, it is all about giving something back to the wider community and helping to motivate the next generation of entrepreneurs.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“It was wonderful to meet the two students. Their energy, enthusiasm and approach to business problems was refreshing. Tom and Bolaji definitely have a “can do” attitude. It was great to be able to exchange ideas and consider problems in our industry from a different perspective.”
Everything Dinosaur wishes them every success with their engineering project and in their careers.
The new for 2023 Wild Past Scutosaurus and Kotlassia models have arrived at Everything Dinosaur. This set consists of two 1:20 scale replicas of prehistoric animals associated with the Permian of Russia. This is the third set of figures to be introduced into the Wild Past range, following the Protoceratops and the Tethyshadros pair.
The Wild Past Kotlassia (left) and the Wild Past Scutosaurus (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The Wild Past Scutosaurus and Kotlassia Figures
Scutosaurus was a Late Permian pareiasaur. It was one of the largest terrestrial vertebrates of the Late Permian. Known from several near complete skeletons, it is thought that this herbivore weighed more than a 1,000 kilograms. It was coeval with Kotlassia. Formally named and described in 1921 (Vladimir Amalitsky) Kotlassia (K. prima) is thought to be a basal member of the Seymouriamorpha. It may have been semi-aquatic, part of a group of transitional forms evolving into fully terrestrial animals.
The new for 2023 Wild Past Scutosaurus and Kotlassia 1:20 scale models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that these two figures will be supplied with fact sheets. The spokesperson added:
“We congratulate the team at Wild Past for their excellent and unusual prehistoric animal figures. It is not everyday that Permain prehistoric animals get put into the spotlight. The Tethyshadros pair and the Protoceratops model with nest have proved popular, we are sure Kotlassia and Scutosaurus will prove popular with collectors too.”
The Wild Past Scutosaurus (close-up of the head). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the extensive range of prehistoric animal themed merchandise including models and toys available from Everything Dinosaur: Everything Dinosaur.
Today, we make the third announcement with regards to new CollectA prehistoric animal models for 2024. CollectA will introduce a 1:20 scale armoured dinosaur and a new set of mini-dinosaur figures.
CollectA mini sauropod model set.
CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus.
At this time, we are not sure as to when the CollectA mini-sauropod set will be available. The CollectA Polacanthus is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the middle of 2024 or thereabouts.
Team members will discuss the mini-sauropod set in detail in a future blog post. For the moment we will focus on the new for 2024 Polacanthus foxii figure.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe 1:20 scale Polacanthus figure.
If Polacanthus had a parascapular spine it was a splate. A splate being a spine raised on a plate of bone (combination of plate and spine). This has been located over the shoulder.
CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus
Polacanthus (P. foxii) was scientifically described in 1865. The fragmentary holotype (NHMUK PV R175) was excavated from Upper Wessex Formation strata on the Isle of Wight. Numerous other specimens have been assigned to this genus in the past. The polacanthids have undergone an extensive revision. Today, only the holotype material is assigned to P. foxii.
The dermal armour of this member of the Ankylosauria clade has been carefully reconstructed on the figure. The arrangement of the spikes and bosses is largely speculative.
The animal has a triangular shaped head. It broadens out considerably towards the back of the skull. The head is more typical of an ankylosaur. The narrow skull seen in some life reconstructions has been abandoned in favour of a skull shape that reflects the known polacanthid body plan. The model has two cervical rings of armour on the neck. It may have had three rings, but the fossil record of this dinosaur is quite poor. Only two cervical rings can be demonstrated by the fossil material, so the model has just two cervical rings. The limb proportions seem appropriate and great care has been taken in the placement and orientation of the dermal armour.
The Polacanthus figure shows countershading on the underside and the design team have moved away from the typical brown and rust red colouration associated with the Ankylosauria.
A Revision of the Wealden Group Armoured Dinosaurs
Work is continuing to revise and define the armoured dinosaur fossil material associated with the extensive Wealden Group. CollectA were keen to introduce a revised Polacanthus figure with a sacral shield. This new model is a considerable improvement on the CollectA Prehistoric Life Polacanthus which did not have a sacral shield.
In addition, CollectA wanted to introduce an updated figure as recent research has continued to define the genus and has led to the erection of new armoured dinosaur species. For example, earlier this year, a new Wealden Formation ankylosaur was named Vectipelta barretti.
Although fossils assigned to Vectipelta were once thought to represent Polacanthus, studies have revealed that these two dinosaurs were not that closely related. In addition, Vectipelta could be as much as eight million years older than the holotype Polacanthus foxii material.
A prototype figure photographed in dorsal view to show the detailed armour. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The Polacanthus figure has a declared scale of 1:20. The CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus dinosaur model measures 27.5 cm in length and the tip of the beautiful tail is held 13 cm high in the air.
The model will be available from Everything Dinosaur in the middle of 2024.
Some of the spikes have been broken. Damaged spikes on the CollectA Deluxe Polacanthus figure are highlighted by red arrows. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The next Everything Dinosaur YouTube review will feature the recently announced new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus model. It is likely to be posted up on the company’s YouTube channel later this week. The video will feature a Dreadnoughtus 1:100 scale prototype figure.
We will post up shortly (within 2-3 days) a video review featuring a CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus prototype dinosaur model. The video will be hosted on the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus YouTube Video Review
A spokesperson for the UK-based mail order company explained that the video was currently being edited and there was a short section describing the fossil discovery still to be filmed. It was hoped that the YouTube video would be posted up in a few days.
The CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus in posterior view.
Dreadnoughtus was scientifically described in 2014 (Lacovara et al). Although body mass estimates have been challenged it remains one of the largest terrestrial vertebrates known to science. The genus contains a single species D. schrani. Two skeletons were found, and between them about 45% of the total skeleton of this huge titanosaur has been documented and described.
Dreadnoughtus Video
The video will highlight some of the features on the prototype model. It will cover colour choice, the arrangement of the dermal armour and the inclusion of thumb claws. The narrator will ask what other sauropod figures would you like CollectA to make?
This video is one of a series of Everything Dinosaur YouTube videos that focus on the new model introductions from CollectA. The CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus video review will be posted up on the Everything Dinosaur YouTube channel in a few days.
The actual model will be in stock at Everything Dinosaur early in 2024.
Everything Dinosaur has been contacted by Haolonggood with a request to provide feedback. Our Chinese chums would like to know what people think of the Haolonggood dinosaur models. Customers of Everything Dinosaur are aware of how well-connected team members are. We are happy to pass on comments and feedback on behalf of our customers. In addition, Haolonggood have asked for some suggestions for new dinosaur figures. We would be delighted to pass on these suggestions.
Haolonggood have asked Everything Dinosaur customers for feedback on their existing model range and for suggestions for new Haolonggood dinosaur models. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
The team at Haolonggood have asked two specific questions:
What do our customers like about Haolonggood models?
What other dinosaur models would you like Haolonggood to develop?
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that it was always helpful to receive feedback from customers. Manufacturers also benefitted from comments made by customers and dinosaur model fans.
The spokesperson added:
“Haolonggood were keen to listen to model collectors and they recently amended their Ouranosaurus figure, improving the manus. The changes were made in line with customer expectations.”
Haolonggood have challenged model collectors to propose new figures for their extensive range. Everything Dinosaur is looking forward to passing on the suggestions. The company has received several already, quite an eclectic range, more theropods as well as ornithischians.
Which dinosaurs would you like Haolonggood to make a model of? Perhaps you would want to see more carnivorous dinosaurs with lips, or maybe you might want to see a marine reptile or pterosaur figure?
In stock at Everything Dinosaur a dinosaur skeleton beanie hat. Made from super comfortable, 100% cotton a dinosaur hat suitable for children from three years and upwards. The beanie hat features the skull of a famous meat-eating dinosaur.
A wonderful dinosaur skeleton beanie hat. Made from 100% cotton the beanie hat features the skeleton of a carnivorous dinosaur.
A Dinosaur Skeleton Beanie Hat
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur explained that this new hat was part of their clothing range aimed at children. It is an ideal hat for a young palaeontologist. The hat is machine washable, and made from 100% breathable cotton.
The spokesperson explained that the product label states that this is a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton beanie hat. However, we and many young dinosaur fans we suspect, will know that the skeleton featured is not a T. rex.
They saying goes “if you want to get ahead, get a hat”. Recently, Everything Dinosaur introduced a special beanie hat for adults. This beanie hat features the Everything Dinosaur logo and it was inspired by the headgear worn in the Everything Dinosaur warehouse.
The exclusive Everything Dinosaur beanie hat is now in stock. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
To view the extensive range of dinosaur and prehistoric animal models, clothing and toys available from the company’s website: Everything Dinosaur.
Everything Dinosaur in collaboration with CollectA makes the second announcement about new for 2024 CollectA prehistoric animal models. Today, we can introduce two new CollectA dinosaurs namely:
A CollectA Deluxe 1:100 scale Dreadnoughtus.
CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor in 1:6 scale.
The CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus is scheduled to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur early in 2024. Dinosaur fans will have to wait a little longer for the new Velociraptor figure. It is expected later in the year.
CollectA Deluxe Dreadnoughtus
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe 1:100 scale Dreadnoughtus dinosaur model. A photograph of a model prototype. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Formally named and described in 2014 (Lacovara et al), Dreadnoughtus (D. schrani) is one of the largest terrestrial vertebrates known to science. Most super-sized titanosaurs are described from fragmentary material. Dreadnoughtus is an exception, approximately 45% of the skeleton was recovered. These fossils have provided palaeontologists with new information on the anatomy of giant dinosaurs.
The Dreadnoughtus fossil material comes from the Cerro Fortaleza Formation and there are theropods known from these deposits too, but not super-sized carnivores. The megaraptoran Orkoraptor is probably the largest carnivorous dinosaur, scars on the legs of Dreadnoughtus indicate attacks from packs of these animals, but they did not really stand much chance of bringing this huge dinosaur down. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe 1:100 scale Dreadnoughtus measures 32 cm in length and that beautiful head stands approximately 23.5 cm off the ground.
One of the large scutes on the back of Dreadnoughtus has been damaged. Probably through intraspecific combat. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Next year (2024) marks the centenary of the scientific description of Velociraptor. This famous dinosaur (Velociraptor mongoliensis) was first described in 1924 (Osborn). To commemorate the hundred years since this dinosaur was first named, CollectA have introduced a 1:6 scale figure that reflects the very latest research.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor figure in 1:6 scale. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor depicts this iconic dinosaur as an extremely agile and active animal. The plumage has been updated and the Velociraptor figure sports a propatagium, a flap of soft tissue linking the wrists to the shoulders, a feature it shares with living birds that can fly.
A close-up view of the detailed wing. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The integumentary covering reflects the latest scientific thinking, and the Velociraptor is portrayed as a dynamic, extremely active animal.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor figure depicts this theropod as a lithe and very agile predator. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The new 1:6 scale Velociraptor measures 32 cm long and that magnificent tail tip is around 16.5 cm off the ground.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Velociraptor. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
The new CollectA Dreadnoughtus is expected in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2024. The new Velociraptor is expected to arrive a little later in the year.
PNSO is to add a replica of the Late Cretaceous Alamosaurus to its model range. This superb replica of a North American sauropod is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur before the end of the year. The PNSO Alamosaurus dinosaur model measures 41.5 cm long. The Alamosaurus figure is 18.5 cm tall.
The superb PNSO Samuel the Alamosaurus dinosaur model is roaming the landscape.
The PNSO Alamosaurus Dinosaur Model
Samuel the Alamosaurus is the latest sauropod to be added to the impressive PNSO model range. It will be supplied with a Sci-Art, colour poster (A3-sized). In addition, a QR code on the packaging will link customers to a video about this huge dinosaur. The Alamosaurus packaging will also contain a 64-page, full-colour booklet illustrating this herbivore.
The new for late 2023 PNSO Alamosaurus model is supplied with an A3-sized colour poster and a 64-page booklet.
To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models.
Alamosaurus sanjuanensis
Alamosaurus sanjuanensis was named and described in 1922. Fossils associated with this huge dinosaur have been found in numerous Upper Cretaceous exposures covering the south-western United States. Size estimates vary, but a body length of around thirty metres has been proposed. Alamosaurus is the largest dinosaur described to date from Upper Cretaceous deposits of North America.
The notes that Everything Dinosaur received from PNSO made no reference to model scale. If this dinosaur did have a length of around thirty metres, then the PNSO Alamosaurus figure would be in an approximate scale of 1:72.
This impressive titanosaur figure stands 28.5 cm high and is 41.5 cm in length.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that the PNSO Alamosaurus was due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the middle of December (2023).
The spokesperson added:
“This is a fine titanosaur replica. We note that the design team at PNSO have added dermal armour. We think this is a hypothetical reconstruction. Although dermal armour is known in other titanosaurs, we are not sure whether fossilised scutes or osteoderms have been directly assigned to this genus.”
Everything Dinosaur can confirm that the first of the new CollectA prehistoric animals for 2024 to be announced is the CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach. This pterosaur model will be approximately 1:3 scale and it will have an articulated lower jaw.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach pterosaur figure in 1:3 scale. Due in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2024.
CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach
Dearc sgiathanach (pronounced jark ski-an-ach), is one of the largest pterosaurs described to date from Jurassic strata. The wingspan of this flying reptile may have been in excess of 2.5 metres. It was scientifically described in 2022 (Jagielska et al), and it has been assigned to the Rhamphorhynchidae family.
The Dearc sgiathanach model in anterior view. The pterosaur has an articulated lower jaw.
Model Measurements
The figure measures thirty-nine centimetres in length and it stands 15.5 cm tall. It is part of the CollectA Deluxe range of pterosaurs. This series has won praise for its depiction of a wide variety of flying reptiles, not just well-known pterosaurs such as Pteranodon, but also lesser-known genera such as Caiuajara and Caviramus.
The new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach is due to be in stock at Everything Dinosaur in early 2024, probably around March (2024).
A close-up view of the head of the new for 2024 CollectA Deluxe Dearc sgiathanach figure with its articulated jaw.
Isle of Skye Flag Inspires Colouration
The dentition and location of the fossil find indicate that this pterosaur was probably a piscivore. It may have had a similar position in the Middle Jurassic ecosystem as today’s extant northern Gannet (Morus bassanus). This seabird is extremely common on the Isle of Skye. The markings and colouration of this new CollectA model were also inspired by the flag of the Isle of Skye. The white circle around the eye of the model reflects a white circle that features on the island’s flag.
Dearc sgiathanach with movable jaw Deluxe in 1:3 scale.
Dearc had acute vision, the bright colours chosen for the tail and for the top of the head suggests that visual cues helped this animal communicate with others of its kind.
The recently announced PNSO Cayden the Zuul armoured dinosaur model is to be stocked by Everything Dinosaur. It is expected to arrive in quarter 4 (2023). This spectacular figure (Zuul crurivastator), is the latest addition to the PNSO mid-size model range.
The stunning new for quarter 4 2023 Cayden the Zuul (armoured dinosaur).
PNSO Cayden the Zuul
Zuul was formally named and described in 2017 (Arbour and Evans).
To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the discovery of this herbivorous dinosaur: Zuul the Destroyer of Shins.
The fossil material is associated with the Judith River Formation of Montana. The fossils including a superb skull was found in strata forming the Coal Ridge Member of the Judith River Formation. Zuul lived in the Late Cretaceous (Campanian faunal stage).
The armoured dinosaur will be supplied with an A3-sized, full-colour poster and a sixty-four page, full-colour booklet.
The Zuul armoured dinosaur model is supplied with a Sci-Art poster and a 64-page, full-colour manual. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.
PNSO Zuul Model Measurements
The Zuul figure is 17. 5 cm in length. It has a height of 3.8 cm. It is another in a long line of armoured dinosaur models made by PNSO, such as Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus and Borealopelta.
The recently announced Zuul measures 17.5 cm in length and has height of just under 4 cm.
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur confirmed that the PNSO Cayden the Zuul model should be in stock before the start of the festive season (2023).
