Author: Dan

Dan Liebman runs the store Dan's Dinosaurs.

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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: 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: Woolly Rhino (Safari Missing Links)

Genus: Coelodonta Brand: Missing links, Safari Ltd Classification: Mammal Age: Pleistocene Type: Figurine

3.3 (7 votes)

Review by Patrick Król Padilha
Today’s review is going to focus on a prehistoric mammal model, one of my favorites among all mammal figures I have. The animal it represents is the Woolly Rhinoceros, actually defined on the tag by genus and species as Coelodonta antiquitatis. This model predates the start of my collection in at least six years, so I didn’t really witness its release for the first time nor could I buy one when it was largely available.

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Review: Therizinosaurus (CollectA)

Genus: Therizinosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Therizinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.3 (20 votes)

When it comes to dinosaurs, I believe there are essentially two attributes that attract us. They are either fearsome, or fancy. The fearsome ones are easy enough to spot, bearing a great deal of menace and lethality. Others may seem less terrifying, but fall into the “fancy” category.

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Review: Dimetrodon (Salvat)

Genus: Dimetrodon Brand: Salvat Classification: Pelycosaur Age: Permian Type: Figurine, Knock-off

1.6 (7 votes)

Review by Ikessauro

For those who don’t know me, I’m Patrick, a member of the DTF, AKA “Ikessauro”. I live in Brazil and started collecting dinosaurs about 6 or 7 years ago. Back then the best dino figures I could find around here were the ones from Salvat collection.

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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: 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: 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. People spoke of him with an odd kind of reverence, as though he was some divine entity with the power to bring dinosaurs back to life.

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Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Salvat)

Genus: Acrocanthosaurus Brand: Salvat Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Knock-off

1.9 (21 votes)

Review by Patrick Padilha
As you may know, it’s not easy to choose a figure to review when you have a small collection and most of the figures you do have were already inspected by one of the expert collectors of DTB. I was wondering which item of my collection I could review and I did spot the perfect figures for my reviews.

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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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Review: Edmontonia (Battat)

Genus: Edmontonia Brand: Battat Classification: Ankylosaur, Nodosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.8 (18 votes)

Review and Photos by forum member Pangolinmoth
From the Battat line of dinosaur figures, better known as the bane of our bank accounts and the envy of our peers, comes the charming Edmontonia rugosidens. Edmontonia was a nodosaur from the late cretaceous, and quite the tank at that.

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Author: Dan

All reviews by this author

Review: Triceratops 1:15 (CollectA)

Review: Triceratops (Resin Model by Shane Foulkes)

Review: Woolly Rhino (Safari Missing Links)

Review: Therizinosaurus (CollectA)

Review: Dimetrodon (Salvat)

Review: Allosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Review: Allosaurus Skeleton Model (Dinostoreus)

Review: Allosaurus on Carcass (Fauna Casts)

Review: Allosaurus (Resin Model by Shane Foulkes)

Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Salvat)

Review: Apatosaurus (Sideshow Dinosauria)

Review: Edmontonia (Battat)

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