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21 05, 2023

The New PNSO Giganotosaurus 2.0 Reviewed

By |2024-01-02T20:16:18+00:00May 21st, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to dinosaur fan and model collector William who sent into Everything Dinosaur his review of the new 2.0 PNSO Giganotosaurus figure. The reviewer commented that the head sculpt of this new PNSO theropod had been influenced by recent carcharodontosaurid research.

The detailing around the eyes and the ridges on the naris are praised.

PNSO Lucas the Giganotosaurus dinosaur model (new for 2023).
The new PNSO Lucas the Giganotosaurus dinosaur model.

PNSO Giganotosaurus 2.0

The deep set of the nostrils and skull shape is commented upon. When the articulated jaw is opened, rows of sharp teeth are displayed.

William comments:

“The PNSO Giganotosaurus is the most accurate Giganotosaurus carolinii head sculpt created to date.”

The reviewer states that dinosaur fans have a true Giganotosaurus standing before them when the model is unpacked. It has powerful neck muscles, a broad, strong back and a muscular tail. A wealth of varied folds and scales cover the model’s main torso.

“From top to bottom no area goes unloved. All is covered in the details never missed by PNSO and the figure has a cloaca.”

Giganotosaurus Limbs

The arms end in hands with fearsome claws. The middle digit is slightly larger than the other two. The hindlimbs are robust and powerful. The left foot is slightly raised as if this dinosaur was captured in mid stride. The reviewer comments on the colour scheme chosen for the model. He praises the subtle application of ochre around the snout. The orange eye is almost watching you. The fudge brown of the lacrimal crest and nasal ridges draws the eye towards the head.

PNSO Giganotosaurus dinosaur model.
The PNSO Giganotosaurus dinosaur model in stock at Everything Dinosaur in the spring (2023).

The Model Measurements

As with previous reviews, William provides the model’s measurements.

Scale = 1:35 with a length of 14 inches and a head height of approximately 3.5 inches. He explains that the figure is supplied with a clear, support stand. The Giganotosaurus box contains a full-colour booklet and dinosaur posters.

Time Period: Late Cretaceous 99.6–95 million years ago (Cenomanian).

Location: Argentina, Patagonia, Villa El Chocón, in the Neuquén Province.

The Science Behind the PNSO Giganotosaurus

Just ten years after the discovery of the fossils of Baryonyx walkeri, once again good fortune led to the discovery of another theropod dinosaur. Rubén D. Carolini was cruising the Villa El Chocón Badlands when he spotted a dinosaur bone (tibia). He contacted professional palaeontologists and at the 1994 meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Giganotosaurus was introduced to the world.

Giganotosaurus carolinii means Carolini’s giant southern lizard and the first illustration was created by renowned artist James Gurney. After viewing photos taken at the fossil site of the holotype, the team was offered funding to recover the specimen by Don Lessem. The team recovered 70% of the holotype skeleton which is now preserved and exhibited in the Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum in Villa El Chocón.

To view the PNSO product range available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Figures and Models.

Lucas the Giganotosaurus has an articulated lower jaw.
Lucas the Giganotosaurus has an articulated lower jaw.

Theropod Classification

As part of his review William provided information on this dinosaur’s taxonomy.

Order: Theropoda

Superfamily: Allosauroidea

Clade: Carcharodontosauria

Family: Carcharodontosauridae

Tribe: Giganotosaurini

Genus: Giganotosaurus

Species: G. carolinii

William explained that palaeontologists estimate the length of this dinosaur at around 43 feet. It may have weighed in excess of 13 tons. It was the apex predator in the ecosystem. Giganotosaurus may have hunted titanosaurs. Perhaps packs of these carnivores mobbed large titanosaurs, or perhaps hunting tactics were more co-ordinated. Our thanks to William for providing some suggestions as to the hunting tactics employed by these super-sized predators.

The reviewer concluded by praising Everything Dinosaur and the manufacturer stating that PNSO had created a most accurate version of Giganotosaurus. He commented on the other theropod dinosaurs that PNSO had recently introduced and suggested that a Concavenator model should be included in the range.

William added:

“My thanks to all the team at Everything Dinosaur. Praise where praise is due to Everything Dinosaur. A Giga thank you to you all for your hard work now and in the future. With Everything Dinosaur, we are given a great choice of delivery options, and all are fairly priced.”

Our thanks to William for sending into Everything Dinosaur his comprehensive PNSO Giganotosaurus 2.0 model review.

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14 05, 2023

New PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus is Reviewed

By |2024-03-09T15:54:37+00:00May 14th, 2023|Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to model collector and dinosaur fan William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a review of the Mila the Mapusaurus dinosaur model. The Mapusaurus figure is one of several carcharodontosaurid models offered by PNSO.

William emailed Everything Dinosaur and explained that Mila arrived along with the new Lucas 2.0 Giganotosaurus model and Mungo the Meraxes.

The reviewer commented:

“All together an impressive trio of titans from the Southern Hemisphere”.

PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus

William explained that with the discovery of the Meraxes fossil material palaeontologists had a better understanding of carcharodontosaurid cranium anatomy. The head of the Mapusaurus model was described as being well-defined with prominent lacrimal crests and a nasal ridge.

The detailing around the eyes and the skin folds associated with the head sculpt were praised.

PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus.
The PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus dinosaur model.

William explained that the majority of the theropod figures supplied by PNSO have articulated jaws. He highlighted the detailing around the jaws including the roof of the mouth.

Reviewing the Model’s Body

The powerful neck is mentioned, and the point made about the completeness of the holotype fossil material aiding the carcharodontosaurid design. The similarity between carcharodontosaurid body plans is noted and the skin folds and texture praised.

William stated:

“From tip to tip every inch of Mila is an example of how to do a proper dinosaur figure. Even the cloaca is spot on.”

A trio of carcharodontosaurids. The new PNSO Giganotosaurus model in 1:35 scale along with the PNSO Mapusaurus and Meraxes figures.
A trio of carcharodontosaurids. The new PNSO Giganotosaurus model in 1:35 scale (top) along with the PNSO Mapusaurus (middle) and Meraxes figures (bottom). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Mapusaurus Limbs

The reduced forelimbs on the figure are examined. They were reduced in members of the Carcharodontosauridae. The reduction in size is not as extreme as within the abelisaurids or Tyrannosauridae. The reviewer explained that the highly detailed hands had three fingers. Each finger displayed a large claw, with the middle finger the largest of the three.

When referring to the hind legs, William commented:

“Mila’s hindlimbs are superbly sculpted with ripples and hints of veins. Each foot has three superb toes.”

The reviewer comments on the body colour and praised the combination of grey with a hint of rose pink. The colour scheme is a homage to the rosy, pink rocks associated with the holotype fossil material and honours Rose Letwin a sponsor of the excavation project.

The wide, charcoal stripes are highlighted, and the reviewer contrasts the Mapusaurus with other PNSO theropod figures.

Concluding his review William states:

“To the touch you can feel the fine detailing of the scales and the small scutes, the ripples folds and muscles are all very pleasing.”

Mila the Mapusaurus (PNSO).
An apex predator – the Mapusaurus dinosaur model from PNSO.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal models available: PNSO Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

Providing Details About the Dinosaur

As with previous reviews, William provides model measurements.

Scale: 1:35.
Length: 14.2 inches.
Height: 4.2 inches.

He also explains that the PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus dinosaur model is supplied with a transparent support stand. An information booklet and a colour poster are also included.

Time Period:
Late Cretaceous 93.9–89.6 Million Years (Cenomanian faunal stage of the Late Cretaceous)
Location: Argentina Province of Neuquén Cañadón del Gato.

Discovery:
Over a period four years from 1997-2001 the Mapusaurus holotype was recovered by an Argentinian-Canadian Dinosaur Project. The holotype was described and named in 2006 by renowned palaeontologists Rodolfo Coria and Phil Currie.

Classifying the Dinosaur (PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus)

William also provided information on the taxonomy of Mapusaurus roseae.

Classification:
Clade: Theropoda
Superfamily: Allosauroidea
Clade: Carcharodontosauria.
Family: Carcharodontosauridae.
Subfamily: Giganotosaurini.
Genus: Mapusaurus.
Species: roseae.

He estimated that this theropod weighed around five tonnes and measured between thirty-six and forty feet in length.

Mapusaurus co-existed with several other theropods including Skorpiovenator and Ilokelesia.

Concluding his review William stated:

“All the PNSO Charcharodontosauridae figures are worthy of a place in any novice or serious collectorscollection. They are outstanding in every way.”

Our thanks to William for sending in his PNSO Mila the Mapusaurus dinosaur model review.

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

30 04, 2023

Fantastic Papo Mosasaurus Model Arrives in Costa Rica

By |2024-01-02T16:50:06+00:00April 30th, 2023|Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to prehistoric animal model collector Alberth, who is based in Costa Rica, for sending into Everything Dinosaur some photographs of the recently acquired Papo Mosasaurus model. It is always a pleasure to hear from Everything Dinosaur customers. We supply model collectors all over the world including many customers in Cental America.

Papo Mosasaurus model arrives in Costa Rica
Alberth was so keen to send Everything Dinosaur a photograph of the new model that the product packaging can still be seen in the shot.

The Papo Mosasaurus Model

The Papo Mosasaurus model is one of two marine reptile models being introduced by Papo this year. A Kronosaurus figure is due out in quarter 3/4 of 2023. The Mosasaurus marine reptile model measures over twenty-five centimetres long and it has an articulated jaw. Alberth emailed to say that the model had arrived in Costa Rica.

Papo Mosasaurus model
The new for 2022 Papo Mosasaurus model, complete with its dorsal fin. We think that this figure is reminiscent of the giant mosasaur seen in the “Jurassic World” film franchise.

Looking Forward to the Arrival of the Papo Woolly Rhino Figure

There are lots of passionate Papo model fans. Alberth in Costa Rica was delighted with the Mosasaurus figure. A request has already been received to email an alert when the reissued Papo Woolly Rhino model becomes available.

Perhaps we will receive some pictures of this model too, when it arrives in Costa Rica.

The new Papo Mosasaurus model, it has a fan in Costa Rica.
Our thanks to Alberth an Everything Dinosaur customer based in Costa Rica who sent in some photos of the recently arrived Papo Mosasaurus model.

To view the range of Papo “Les Dinosaures” and other prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Papo Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

We are very grateful for Alberth for sending in the photographs. We would like to say “muchas gracias”.

28 04, 2023

UK Government Cracking Down on Fake Reviews

By |2023-04-30T08:52:43+01:00April 28th, 2023|Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Press Releases, Product Reviews|0 Comments

The UK Government has published proposals for new legislation, part of which will help involve the cracking down on fake reviews. Firm action is promised against fake reviews as part of the Digital markets, Competition and Consumers Bill. This Act is likely to become law in 2024.

Everything Dinosaur customers can be assured that every review published on the website, every Google review and all the customer feedback posted by Feefo is absolutely genuine.

Our dedication to customer service and the way that we try to help and support customers is reflected in the considerable number of awards that Everything Dinosaur has won. For example, Everything Dinosaur has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award every year since this accolade’s inception.

Platinum Trusted Service Award
Everything Dinosaur has won the prestigious Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award ever year that it has been offered. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Award

Our local branch of the Chamber of Commerce recognised our dedication and customer service when Everything Dinosaur was the winner of the Excellence in Customer Service award.

Everything Dinosaur wins award for customer service.
Mike and Sue of Everything Dinosaur proudly show their certificate and trophy after winning the Excellence in Customer Service Award at the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Cracking Down on Fake Reviews

The proposed UK Government legislation includes draft provisions making it illegal to:

  • Commission someone to write or submit a fake review.
  • Post consumer reviews without taking reasonable steps to check that they are genuine.
  • Offer or advertise to submit, commission or facilitate fake reviews.

As Everything Dinosaur has reported before, the company does receive unsolicited emails from individuals/organisations offering fake reviews and other dubious services.

To read a recent Everything Dinosaur blog post about one such approach: Everything Dinosaur – All Genuine Reviews.

The Bill, once it comes into force will give the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) greater powers to take “swift and decisive action” against lawbreakers on behalf of UK consumers.

Feefo Takes the Lead

Feefo, the world-leading real customer review platform ensures that only verified buyers are asked to leave a review of your business. There are no fake reviews. Over 6,000 brands including Everything Dinosaur already benefit from Feefo’s services. They guarantee real feedback whilst providing genuine insight from real customers.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We are grateful that Feefo is taking the lead. Fake reviews mislead customers and cause unfair competition. We welcome any legislation that helps to protect consumers.”

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from Feefo in the compilation of this article.

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To view Feefo reviews about Everything Dinosaur’s products and customer service: Feefo Provides Customer Reviews About Everything Dinosaur.

21 03, 2023

New Articulated Yutyrannus huali Model Reviewed

By |2023-12-12T08:45:14+00:00March 21st, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to William who sent into Everything Dinosaur his comprehensive review of the Beasts of the Mesozoic Yutyrannus huali model.

William explained that he had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaur figures. He was particularly excited about the Y. huali model. In his review, he states that the nostrils are very well sculpted with nice texture. The eyes are vivid with accurate postorbital crests and the nasal crest’s midline sweeps upwards towards the postorbital crests. The jaw is praised for its accuracy.

Beasts of the Mesozoic Yutyrannus huali model
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Yutyrannus huali articulated dinosaur model. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Commenting on the Model

The Yutyrannus was an early prototype for the large-bodied tyrannosaurs that were to evolve later. The body sculpt is carefully thought out and the model has a robust body. The articulation of the figure, the model has twenty-two points of articulation, is highlighted and praised.

William comments:

“Pose as you wish without fear of a toppling figure. You have a stable figure like the real Yutyrannus was in life.”

The reviewer explained that the fully articulated, jointed tail is easy to add to the figure. He found the fully articulated jaw complete with the tongue a delight, and stated that swapping over the feet was easy, but recommended care when making model adjustments.

Attaching the figure to the stand peg is easy.

Yutyrannus huali model.
The Beasts of the Mesozoic Yutyrannus huali model comes complete with a display base.

The Feather Sculpt

The details on the model, particularly the feathers are described as “truly awe inspiring”. The reviewer exclaims that from “start to finish”, this is one of the best feathered dinosaur figures currently on the market.

William explains that as Yutyrannus was an early member of Tyrannosauroidea, the arms are powerful and equipped with strong hands and three fingers. He points out that the arms should be held downwards with palms facing inwards. William comments on the powerful legs with the toe claws blunted through wear.

The colour scheme chosen for the figure is based on Steller’s Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus). The reviewer describes the model and comments that stability is 100% with either sets of lower limbs fitted.

Scale: 1/18th
Length: 16 inches
Height: 6.5 inches
Points of articulation: twenty-two

Packaging and Accessories

The model is supplied in a window box with packaging art and the data card illustration created by Shannon Beaumont. The articulated model is supplied with two sets of interchangeable feet with closed and open toe versions. There is a rock and snow display base, with a peg to secure the figure.

As with William’s other model reviews he provides some information about the dinosaur.

Time Period: Early Cretaceous (125 million years ago) from the Yixian Formation.

Location: Liaoning Province, China.

Yutyrannus huali Model (Dinosaur Details)

Three fossil specimens are representing three individual animals of different sizes. The fossil material was originally recovered from a fossil dealer. This dinosaur was formally described in 2012.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about the fossil discovery: One Tonne Basal Tyrannosauroid.

Classification

Clade: Theropoda
Superfamily: Tyrannosauroidea
Family: Proceratosauridae
Type species: Yutyrannus
Species: Y. huali

Weight: 1.2 tons
Length: 29.5 feet
Height: 9 feet

William explained that during the Early Cretaceous northern China had a climate similar to British Columbia, with coastal forests dominated by conifers. He also highlighted some of the coeval dinosaurs that shared this cold, harsh habitat. The discovery of three individual animals of different sizes found together supports the theory that these dinosaurs were social, pack animals.

In concluding his review, William exclaimed:

“For my first Beasts of the Mesozoic figure I decided upon their 1/18th Yutyrannus huali. It has great articulation, and you are purchasing the Rolls Royce of dinosaur figures.”

Our thanks to William for sending Everything Dinosaur his comprehensive review.

To view the Beasts of the Mesozoic model range: Beasts of the Mesozoic Models and Figures.

14 03, 2023

New PNSO Therizinosaurus Dinosaur Model Reviewed

By |2024-01-02T16:10:48+00:00March 14th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to model collector William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a review of the recently introduced PNSO Therizinosaurus dinosaur model.

William begins his review by commenting on the model’s head. He praises its shape, the placement of the nostrils and the details shown around the eyes. The articulated lower jaw is also commented upon.

PNSO Qingge the Therizinosaurus - view of the head.
The new PNSO Therizinosaurus model has a beautifully detailed head with lots of evidence of a shaggy coat of feathers on the neck. The model also has an articulated lower jaw.

PNSO Therizinosaurus Dinosaur Model

Turning to the main body sculpt, the superb integumentary coat of feathers is praised with the reviewer awarding “100 points for this feature”. The wide pelvis is present, and the model has been given robust and powerful thighs combined with four-toed, plantigrade feet. The huge gut is highlighted and the reviewer confirms that the PNSO figure has a cloaca.

The scythe-like claws, for which this dinosaur is famous are described as “just perfection”. William comments that his figure stands unaided, but he does recommend the use of the clear, plastic display stand provided with the model for long term display.

Qingge the Therizinosaurus

PNSO selected a sloth-like colouration for their figure. There are no bright, clashing colours. The colour scheme chosen suits “Qingge”.

His eyes are a strong orange with a determined look set in them as if he means business, with a ring of green feathers around each orbit. The upper beak is pink with grey wash at the tip, with a dark wash on the mouth interior. From the back of the head down to the wrist the figure is a dark, charcoal grey which then transitions into a russet brown over the main upper body. The massive claws have a very naturalistic look.

PNSO Qingge the Therizinosaurus
A PNSO feathered theropod dinosaur. This is the new PNSO Qingge the Therizinosaurus dinosaur model.

Model Measurements

William provides details of the accessories supplied with the figure, the art poster and the clear, plastic support stand.

Scale: 1:35
Length: 7.8 inches
Height: 6 inches

He confirms that the dinosaur fossil material comes from Upper Cretaceous deposits of the Nemegt Formation (Mongolia).

Providing Information About Therizinosaurus

As with previous reviews, William provided some information about the fossil discoveries.

Three years after the end of World War II, palaeontologists and field teams were out back in the field looking for fossil bones. A joint Mongolian/USSR Academy of Sciences expedition was despatched to the Nemegt Formation exposed in the Gobi Desert. Strange, fragmented fossils were uncovered.

Renowned palaeontologist Evgeny Maleev (who also described the tyrannosaur Tarbosaurus), thought the bones represented a turtle-like animal. He erected the family Therizinosauridae. After years of research and the discovery of more complete fossil specimens, Therizinosaurus was revealed to be bizarre, herbivorous member of the Maniraptora clade of dinosaurs.

PNSO Qingge the Therizinosaurus
The PNSO model has been photographed against a green, stylised background and a more detailed prehistoric scene has not been used in the background – such was the company’s eagerness to get this model announced.

The PNSO Therizinosaurus Dinosaur Model

William described Therizinosaurus cheloniformis and provided details on taxonomy.

Classification: Theropoda
Superfamily: Therizinosauroidea
Family: Therizinosauridae
Type species: Therizinosaurus

Weight: 5.5 tons
Length: 30-33 feet
Height: 13-16 feet

William also described the Late Cretaceous environment as represented by the Nemegt Formation and mentioned the presence of large tyrannosaurs, the apex predators in the ecosystem.

He explained:

“Therizinosaurus would have been no easy meal for either Tarbosaurus bataar and the fleet-footed Alioramus remotus.”

To view the PNSO Age of Dinosaurs model range: PNSO Dinosaur Models and Prehistoric Animal Figures.

The reviewer added:

“Qingge is an example of how to execute accuracy within a scale figure. PNSO’s Therizinosaurus cheloniformis is the only version I’ll ever need to own.”

Our thanks to William for sending into Everything Dinosaur his comprehensive model review.

6 03, 2023

New PNSO Suchomimus Dinosaur Model Reviewed

By |2024-01-02T16:15:08+00:00March 6th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to prehistoric animal model collector and dinosaur fan William who sent in his review of the PNSO Suchomimus dinosaur model. William has stated that from the first images he viewed, he has found “Thabo” very pleasing. He describes the PNSO figure as one of the finest and most accurate Baryonychinae figures available.

PNSO Thabo the Suchomimus.
The new for 2023 PNSO Thabo the Suchomimus dinosaur model. A replica of a baryonychine from PNSO.

A Customer Reviews Suchomimus

The reviewer begins by commenting on the head sculpt. He explains that the nostrils are lower on Suchomimus compared to the Spinosaurini suggesting that Suchomimus and other members of the Baryonychinae subfamily were less aquatic, perhaps preferring to hunt in the shallows.

The colours chosen by PNSO are highlighted and the articulated jaw blends in well. The anterior of the jaws has the classical terminal rosette typical of the Spinosauridae.

Suchomimus model has an articulated jaw.
The new for 2023 PNSO Suchomimus replica has an articulated lower jaw.

The Body and the Limbs

The reviewer states that the flesh that was prominent along the spine has been recreated and any “shrink wrapping” of the figure avoided by the design team. The model has also been provided with a cloaca.

William exclaims:

“Thabo is a model that is fantastic from any angle, and it will make a great diorama figure.”

The musculature of the shoulder area is praised and the texture on the forelimbs highlighted. The size and proportions of the digits and their associated claws are commented upon and the hind limbs are also praised.

The reviewer explains that the blunt toe claws are realistic, the living animal having blunt toe claws as a result of its locomotion.

PNSO Thabo the Suchomimus.
The PNSO Thabo the Suchomimus dinosaur model.

PNSO Suchomimus Dinosaur Model

William highlights the bright, orange eyes which work well with the rainbow-coloured nasal crest. The body is described as being a deep, rich matt grey with a paler band running along the back and with stripes covering the tail. The skin texture of the figure is complimented and the numerous skin folds and wrinkles praised.

As with earlier reviews, William provides model measurements and information on the accessories supplied with the PNSO figure:

Scale: 1:35.
Length: 11.5 inches.
Height: 3.4 inches.

Packaging and Accessories:

Standard white PNSO box with clear, plastic trays to protect the model, art poster and transparent support stand.

Suchomimus supplies with posters and full-colour booklet
The Suchomimus figure is supplied with an A3-sized poster, a full-colour, 64-page booklet and a QR code on the product packaging links to a video which demonstrates how the model was created.

Information About Suchomimus

William also submitted some information about the dinosaur and its fossils.

Time Period: Early Cretaceous – 112 million years ago, fossils from the Elrhaz Formation.

Location:
Ténéré desert Niger Republic of Africa.

Family: Spinosauridae.
Subfamily: Baryonychinae.
Tribe: Ceratosuchopsini.
Species: Suchomimus tenerensis.

Weight: 2.8–4.2 Tons.
Length: 31-36 Feet.
Height: 12 Feet.

William explained that Suchomimus shared an extensive floodplain environment with other large theropods such as the early carcharodontosaurid Eocarcharia dinops and the abelisaurid Kryptops palaios. He also outlines some of the latest research that suggests that members of the Baryonychinae were not as well adapted to an aquatic life as later spinosaurids, whose nostrils were positioned higher up the snout.

Our thanks to William for providing Everything Dinosaur with such a comprehensive review.

To view the range of PNSO models available from Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Figures.

9 02, 2023

The Beautiful PNSO Deinocheirus Model

By |2024-01-02T14:22:36+00:00February 9th, 2023|Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members recently took the opportunity to take some photographs of the popular PNSO Deinocheirus model. This replica of an Asian theropod, the largest ornithomimosaur known to science, has proved popular with collectors.

PNSO Deinocheirus model.
The PNSO Jacques the Deinocheirus dinosaur model has an articulated jaw. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

PNSO Deinocheirus Model

Deinocheirus was named and described in 1970 (Osmólska & Roniewicz), from a pair of huge arms and elements from the shoulder girdle. Two further specimens, which were much more complete were described in 2014. Caudal vertebrae associated with the 2014 specimens indicated that this dinosaur had a tail plume, which has been depicted in the PNSO Jacques the Deinocheirus replica.

To read more about the 2014 Deinocheirus (D. mirificus ) study: Deinocheirus A Very Peculiar Theropod.

PNSO Deinocheirus model.
The PNSO Deinocheirus dinosaur model in lateral view. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

To view the range of PNSO museum-quality, dinosaur and prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs Models and Figures.

27 12, 2022

New Rebor Oddities Extinction Models

By |2024-02-08T08:38:51+00:00December 27th, 2022|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases, Product Reviews|0 Comments

The limited-edition Rebor Oddities Extinction models are now in stock at Everything Dinosaur. Two fantastic collectables featuring a Velociraptor. The Rebor Oddities “Extinction” Renaissance bronze version and the Rebor Oddities “Extinction” Victorian neoclassical marble have arrived at Everything Dinosaur.

Rebor Extinction Bronze.
Rebor Oddities “Extinction” Renaissance bronze figure. A thinking Velociraptor contemplates its existence in the Everything Dinosaur warehouse. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Rebor Oddities Extinction Models

Rebor Oddities “Extinction” Victorian neoclassical marble and bronze version. A wonderful pair of limited-edition and highly detailed replicas of a Velociraptor in contemplation cast in elastic resin and polystone. The fantastic Rebor Oddities “Extinction” replicas. These figures are highly-prized collector’s items.

Holding a human skull, the Velociraptor is in deep thought sat upon a pile of books. Such is the detail in this fantastic replica that there are twenty-three books listed, one for each of our twenty-three pairs of chromosomes. The books are a combination of fiction and non-fiction and team members at Everything Dinosaur wrote a blog post in the autumn outlining the contents of this dinosaur’s extensive library.

To read our earlier article and to see the list of books featured in this remarkable statue: The Rebor “Extinction” Library.

Rebor Oddities “Extinction” Victorian Neoclassical Marble

Each display piece has been skilfully crafted, and we congratulate the design team at Rebor for producing such an inspirational pair of figures. These are certainly dinosaur models with a difference. Our personal favourite is the Rebor Oddities “Extinction” Victorian neoclassical marble figure, although we suspect both these incredible figures will prove to be extremely popular amongst collectors.

Rebor Oddities “Extinction” Victorian neoclassical marble.
The Rebor Oddities “Extinction” Victorian neoclassical marble figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented.

“These are very innovative figures and quite striking. We have had lots of enquiries, not just from dinosaur fans and collectors but also from academics conducting research into various aspects of the human condition. Over the next day or so, we will be emailing all those who enquired and ensuring that they know that these limited-edition figures are available.”

Rebor Oddities Extinction Models
The Rebor Oddities Extinction models. Left the bronze effect version and the Victorian neoclassical marble (right). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the Rebor Oddities Extinction models (whilst stocks last) and the rest of the Rebor range of figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Figures and Models.

10 12, 2022

An Amazing PNSO Deinocheirus Review

By |2024-02-08T08:51:30+00:00December 10th, 2022|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Product Reviews|0 Comments

Our thanks to dinosaur fan and model collector William who sent into Everything Dinosaur a detailed PNSO Deinocheirus review accompanied by some additional facts and information about this bizarre Late Cretaceous theropod.

Jacques the PNSO Deinocheirus mirificus

PNSO Jacques the Deinocheirus model.
The beautifully painted, feathered theropod – Jacques the Deinocheirus dinosaur model.

The reviewer praises PNSO for being able to get this item into production quickly. Jacques the Deinocheirus is described as “a bold but extremely welcome final gift to end their 2022 releases”. The reviewer also commented that this bizarre theropod had an increased profile due to its appearance in the award-winning television series “Prehistoric Planet”.

Super Duck!

William confesses that he was previously not a big fan of the “Super Duck” theropod, but the PNSO figure has persuaded him to add this dinosaur model to his collection. He compliments the design team for the detailed head sculpt, including the articulated jaw and the anatomical accuracy of the dinosaur’s bill. The reviewer marks the head as a 10 out of 10!

PNSO Jacques the Deinocheirus dinosaur model.
A close-up view of the elongated beak of the Deinocheirus model, this dinosaur has an articulated lower jaw.

PNSO Deinocheirus Review

Turning his attention to the main body sculpt, William compares the hump-backed appearance of this model to the neural spines found in the very distantly related Spinosaurus. The plumage is praised, and the feather sculpting is singled out for additional comment, with the reviewer stating that he would have purchased the model for its excellent plumage alone.

William states that in life Deinocheirus would have been a robust and massive animal and one best avoided by predators as it grazed. The tail fan is complimented although no cloaca could be detected on the figure, the presence of the feathers obscuring this anatomical detail. The long powerful tail reminded the reviewer of the large plumes of feathers found on the wings of ostriches.

PNSO Jacques the Deinocheirus dinosaur model.
The PNSO Jacques the Deinocheirus dinosaur model.

The Forearm and Hindlimbs

The hands with their massive claws are described and the musculature of the forelimbs is commented upon. The integumentary covering is praised with the reviewer stating:

“In case you wonder, yes, PNSO did not slack! All under wings and body feathers are fully recreated in the finest detail.”

The large hip muscles of “Super Duck” are singled out for comment and the robust weight-bearing toes with their blunt claws are praised.

When commenting on the colour scheme chosen for the model, William explains that the tip of the bill is coloured tan brown with the reminder a rich yellow with a dark wash.

The flanks are a mixture of dark grey with black and white edging. The grey colour scheme continues down to the tip of the tail ending in a crown of white feathers with wide, grey and white bands to provide contrast.

William adds:

“The neural spine is reminiscent of a snow-topped mountain peak with a beige border separating the main body colouration.”

PNSO Deinocheirus model measurements.
The PNSO Deinocheirus model measures 29.2 cm long and the head stands some 12.5 cm off the ground.

Providing Further Information on the Deinocheirus Figure

In his detailed review, William provided more information about the PNSO Deinocheirus model:

Scale: 1:32

Length: 11.4 inches

Height: 4.8 inches

In addition, he explained that the figure is supplied with a clear, plastic support stand, along with an A3-sized colour poster, a 64-page, illustrated booklet and a QR code which permits access to a short video about the model.

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. Our thanks to William for his comprehensive Deinocheirus review. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

As well as providing a detailed review, William also supplied information on Deinocheirus and the history of its fossil discovery:

  • Time Period – Late Cretaceous 71-69 million years ago
  • Location – Nemegt Basin of the Gobi Desert (Mongolia)
  • Environment – An extensive river delta with a climate similar to that of tropical Africa or South America today

A Polish/Mongolian expedition uncovered the first fossil evidence of this theropod (1965). The fossils consisted of postcranial elements including three dorsal vertebrae and a complete shoulder girdle with the forelimbs, minus the claws from the right hand.

The dinosaur was formally described and named Deinocheirus mirificus in 1970.

William explained that work undertaken between 2012 and 2017 to find more specimens and to recover fossils in private collections led to a comprehensive reassessment of this dinosaur.

Classification: Theropoda.
Clade: Ornithomimosauria.
Family: Deinocheiridae.
Genus: Deinocheirus.
Type species: Deinocheirus mirificus.

Weight: 6-7 tonnes.
Length: 36 feet.
Height: 11-12 feet.

PNSO Deinocheirus Review

Concluding his review William opined:

“Jacques is the greatest Deinocheirus mirificus ever created and if you are a serious collector, it is a must, the model will be the crown jewel in any collection.”

The reviewer also praised the efforts of Everything Dinosaur in sourcing prehistoric animal figures and the rapid delivery service the company offers.

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

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