Age: Cretaceous

Review: Triceratops 1:15 (CollectA)

Genus: Triceratops Brand: CollectA Classification: Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.9 (14 votes)

One of the standout pieces in CollectA’s 2012 lineup is this 1:15 scale reconstruction of Triceratops. The creation of this piece was certainly influenced by the success of CollectA’s giant 1:15 Tyrannosaurus model. However, while the giant Rex was essentially a “blown up” version of their popular “Deluxe” sized figure, this Triceratops is an entirely new sculpt.

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Review: Koreaceratops (CollectA)

Genus: Koreaceratops Brand: CollectA Classification: Ceratopsian, Ceratopsian (basal) Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.4 (14 votes)

Guest review by forumite ‘Australovenator‘
CollectA’s lineup of prehistoric figures for 2012 shows a company on the cusp of greatness. Having listened to the criticism of the collectors themselves, the company has upped the quality and indeed accuracy of their mass produced figurines.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex with prey – Struthiomimus (CollectA)

Genus: Struthiomimus, Tyrannosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Ornithomimosaur, Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (25 votes)

Following their excellent Therizinosaurus, Deinocheirus and Triceratops carcass, 2012 was really starting to look like CollectA’s year – a number of superb models and a distinct lack of genuine stinkers. Sadly, this model looks set to break that good run, and even more unfortunate is that it’s yet another dodgy T.

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Review: Deinocheirus (Deluxe model by CollectA)

Genus: Deinocheirus Brand: CollectA Classification: Ornithomimosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (14 votes)

Perhaps the most highly anticipated (especially by me) Collecta release of 2012 is finally here, and it doesn’t disappoint. Highly speculative as it is, this might just be Collecta’s best dinosaur model to date.

It’s big, too – bigger than you might expect, at almost 30cm (1ft) long and 11cm tall at the hips.

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Review: Triceratops (Resin Model by Shane Foulkes)

Genus: Triceratops Brand: Shane Foulkes Classification: Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.3 (6 votes)

Review by Dan, Photos by Marilyn P. and Jeremy K.
When it comes to classic plant-eating dinosaurs, there is probably no match in popularity for the mighty Triceratops. The silhouette and skull are truly iconic, and no matter how far our interest in paleontology may wander, the eye is always drawn back to this beloved animal.

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Review: Velociraptor (World of History by Schleich)

Genus: Velociraptor Brand: Schleich, World of History Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.3 (15 votes)

The last two reviews dealt with a Jurassic Park – inspired dinosaur and a new Schleich release. So here is your perfect synthesis, a review of Schleich´s new Velociraptor. It is way better than their last Velociraptor, but this was not difficult to achieve, to be honest.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (World of History by Schleich)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Schleich, World of History Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.6 (25 votes)

Review and photos by ‘Tyrantqueen’, edited by Plesiosauria.
Here we have a new figure for 2012 from the company that so many love to hate, German manufacturer Schleich. This new Tyrannosaurus rex is part of Schleich’s new “World of History” line, which contains some familiar looking dinosaur sculpts, but also some brand new ones.

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Review: Velociraptor (Procon/CollectA)

Genus: Velociraptor Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.1 (16 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan Morris (‘Takama’). Edited by Plesiosauria.
Velociraptor is a true staple when it comes to dinosaurs. It has appeared in countless books and visual media, which has caused almost every toy company to produce one at some point in their lifetime.

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Review: Sinosauropteryx (Dinotales Series 1 by Kaiyodo)

Genus: Sinosauropteryx Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Compsognathid, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.6 (7 votes)

Over two decades after paleontologist John Ostrom described Deinonychus and subsequently launched the “Dinosaur Renaissance” yet a new genus would be found that would change the public perception of dinosaurs and finally bring forth the last piece of evidence needed to connect dinosaurs to birds.

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Review: Australovenator (CollectA)

Genus: Australovenator Brand: CollectA Classification: Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.2 (13 votes)

Review and photos by forumite ‘australovenator’ (edited by Marc (Horridus))
CollectA’s lineup for 2011 featured a good handful of obscure dinosaurs for us collectors to be excited about. Being an Australian however, one creature on that list got me into a fan boy frenzy.

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Review: Iguanodon (Oldies desktop model by Kinto/Favorite Co. Ltd.)

Genus: Iguanodon Brand: Favorite Co. Ltd., Kinto Classification: Iguanodont (basal), Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Retro

5 (10 votes)

Review and photos by Tyrantqueen.
For my first Dinosaur Toy Blog review I am going to look at the 1850s-style Iguanodon in the Oldies desktop model series by Kinto/Favorite co. The Oldies series of replicas is intended to be a nostalgic take on outdated interpretations of dinosaurs from yesteryear.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Version 2 by Fauna Casts)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Fauna Casts Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Desktop Model

4.6 (7 votes)

Review and Photos by Patrick Bate (Pixelboy). Edited by Plesiosauria.
I’ll admit, I’m a picky collector. I lack the completionist drive to amass a proper collection, and only pick out pieces that really stand out to me as exceptional (and, for my wallet’s sake, affordable).

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