Age: Jurassic

Review: Diplodocus (1988) (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Diplodocus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd. Classification: Diplodocoid, Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.6 (16 votes)

Diplodocus is one of those all American sauropods every kid grew up with, right alongside Apatosaurus and Brachiosaurus. Described in 1878 it is still the longest known sauropod from a complete skeleton. It is no wonder then, that the Carnegie Collection would include this animal in their original 1988 lineup of museum quality replicas.

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Review: Brachiosaurus (resculpt)(CollectA)

Genus: Brachiosaurus Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Macronaria (basal), Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.1 (14 votes)

I’ve been able to tear myself away from our sparkly new Dinosaur Toy Forum (please do register if you aren’t already a member) to dedicate a little time to our old friend the Dinosaur Toy Blog.
It isn’t easy to find a respectable range of dinosaur toys in brick and mortar establishments these days.

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Review: Dilophosaurus (Boston Museum of Science Collection by Battat)

Genus: Dilophosaurus Brand: Battat Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.7 (11 votes)

Before I begin my review of this figure, I would like to confess something. I’m a bit terrified writing this. It took me a fair bit of effort to work up the gumption to write for this blog to begin with, but now I’m trying to tackle a dinosaur toy heavyweight… one of the legendary Battat figures.

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Review: Allosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Genus: Allosaurus Brand: Antediluvia, David Krentz Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.5 (10 votes)

Photos by Dan and Jeremy
Although David’s 1:72 scale Antediluvian series has been graced with a few exotic species, he’s giving plenty of love to the classics as well. His considerable talents often present the animal in a new and exciting light, such as the rare uplifted Stegosaurus or surprisingly common closed-jawed theropods.

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Review: Ceratosaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Ceratosaurus Brand: Safari Ltd., Wild Safari Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.4 (28 votes)

Ceratosaurus is the other new Wild Safari theropod for 2012. Unlike Acrocanthosaurus, which is a brand new addition to the range, this Ceratosaurus replaces an older, now retired sculpt that was actually one of the best of the ‘old wave’ Wild Safari dinosaur toys.

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Review: Dilophosaurus (CollectA)

Genus: Dilophosaurus Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

1.4 (15 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan Morris (‘Takama’)
It’s a well-known fact that CollectA’s prehistoric animal figures vary in quality. Some of them are good and incorporate current palaeontological knowledge, while others are poorly sculpted and sacrifice accuracy. The subject of today’s review belongs to the latter group, but to be fair, the toy was released when CollectA was just venturing into the dinosaur toy business in 2007.

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Review: Allosaurus Skeleton Model (Dinostoreus)

Genus: Allosaurus Brand: Dinostoreus Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Desktop Model, Skeletal

4.8 (4 votes)

If you’re a regular reader of Prehistoric Times magazine, you’ve probably noticed the prime ad space that always seems to be occupied by Dinostoreus. This is a good thing, though. In addition to supporting such a great publication, Dinostoreus really embodies the mature aesthetic and academic priority of the seasoned dinosaur enthusiast.

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Review: Brachiosaurus (Dinotales Series 2 by Kaiyodo)

Genus: Brachiosaurus, Giraffatitan Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Macronaria (basal), Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.9 (9 votes)

Ah, Dinotales. You either love them, or you’re wrong. Although tiny, their finely-sculpted, pointy and brittle nature ensures that they are inherently unsuitable for use as toys; it also means that they combine the two desirable traits of being attractive and compact (particularly handy for the more fanatical collector who’s running out of space).

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Review: Lourinhanosaurus (CollectA)

Genus: Lourinhanosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

2.6 (11 votes)

Guest review by forumite Fooman666 – edited by Marc (Horridus)
Seeing as CollectA have taken many of us by surprise this year I think it’s fitting that I review one of their 2011 figures for my first review in quite a while. Today I will be looking at the CollectA Lourinhanosaurus, which in some aspects I believe is one of the best of the 2011 line up.

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Review: Allosaurus on Carcass (Fauna Casts)

Genus: Allosaurus Brand: Fauna Casts Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Desktop Model

4.8 (5 votes)

There is much to be said of the distinction between toy and model. For some, it represents a leap from the child’s plaything to the adult collectible. Others may note the significant difference in price range. Of course, getting to see an artist’s uncompromising vision of a prehistoric world is exciting as well, and few mass produced pieces tend to deliver such a vision.

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Review: Allosaurus (Resin Model by Shane Foulkes)

Genus: Allosaurus Brand: Shane Foulkes Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.7 (6 votes)

Photos by Dan and Jeremy
However vast and complicated cyberspace may be, I would say that the Dinosaur Toy Forum did more than any other website to revitalize my interest in this subject. It was here that I first heard of the sculptor named Shane Foulkes.

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Review: Apatosaurus (Sideshow Dinosauria)

Genus: Apatosaurus Brand: Sideshow Collectibles Classification: Diplodocoid, Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Desktop Model

4.5 (8 votes)

Review by Dan, Photos by Robban, Neehar, Blade-of-the-Moon, and Jeremy K.
Sideshow offered a first glimpse of the Apatosaurus maquette in September 2010. No fewer than eleven months later, it has finally been released. It is the second, and final Dinosauria statue to be offered in 2011.

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