Author: Dan

Dan Liebman runs the store Dan's Dinosaurs.

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Review: Stegosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Genus: Stegosaurus Brand: Antediluvia, David Krentz Classification: Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.6 (14 votes)

Rounding out David’s acclaimed line of 1:72 models is this 3 inch long reconstruction of Stegosaurus stenops. The upright posture will be one of the first things to draw the eye. It’s a refreshing twist on what is otherwise a very traditional dinosaur. Some may be skeptical as to whether this pose was anatomically feasible.

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Review: Tenontosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Genus: Tenontosaurus Brand: Antediluvia, David Krentz Classification: Iguanodont (basal), Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.3 (6 votes)

The grand history of paleontology puts quite a bit of emphasis on Iguanodon. As a child, I could never understand why people failed to recognize this dinosaur, especially when all the books lavished it with so much attention. It was almost as though they weren’t reading the books at all.

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Review: Einiosaurus “Buffalo Bill” (David Krentz)

Genus: Einiosaurus Brand: David Krentz Classification: Centrosaur, Ceratopsian Age: Cretaceous

4.4 (7 votes)

Despite the constant presence of prehistoric collectibles in my shop, it may surprise people to know that I’m not much of a collector. I don’t feel compelled to own most things I see, even the truly awesome things. If space and money were never an issue, I would still exercise restraint.

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Review: Apatosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Genus: Apatosaurus Brand: Antediluvia, David Krentz Classification: Diplodocoid, Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.8 (9 votes)

Apatosaurus has come a long way over the years. What was once a sluggish swamp-dwelling behemoth is now more tightly built, with muscular columns of legs supporting a powerful body, graceful neck, and elegant whip-like tail. As the rest of the world struggles to keep pace with the latest paleontological research, David Krentz is always perched on the cutting edge.

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Review: T. rex Hatchling (Dino Discoveries by Safari)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Safari Ltd Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Baby Dino

2.9 (10 votes)

Review by Patrick Krol
Since I started collecting dinosaur figures I wanted to have dinosaur eggs in my collection, but couldn’t find a good one anywhere. Then, when I discovered about the foreign museum lines through internet, I found out that Safari had done some hatchling dinosaurs and they were soon in my “things to buy” list.

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Review: Hyaenodon (AAA)

Genus: Hyaenodon Brand: AAA Classification: Mammal Age: Eocene, Miocene, Oligocene Type: Figurine

3.5 (8 votes)

Review and photos by Mihnea (Wildheart)
Existing for approximately 26 million years, Hyaenodonts were some of the largest predators of the Late Eocene and Early Miocene epochs. Their name comes from the sharp hyena-like teeth used to tear apart possible prey. The skulls of these animals were huge and well equipped for hunting, but their brains were quite small, something typical in primitive carnivorous mammals.

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Review: Carnotaurus (2011 Version)(Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Carnotaurus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.4 (29 votes)

The year was 1985. When the world was first introduced to Carnotaurus sastrei, the stock market went wild, the streets were flooded with panicked mobs, and the skies became saturated with an eerie purple tinge.

Alright, maybe that isn’t entirely true. The first big break for our brow-horned friend probably came in Crichton’s bestselling sequel to Jurassic Park, The Lost World, where Carnotaurus prowled the darkness with chameleonic camouflage (speculative, naturally).

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Review: Spinosaurus Hunting (Desktop Model by Dinostoreus)

Genus: Spinosaurus Brand: Dinostoreus, Favorite Co. Ltd. Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Desktop Model

4.8 (4 votes)

In addition to their primary line of single-character maquettes, Dinostoreus produces a number of diorama-style pieces which portray prehistoric animals in their natural environment. One that undoubtedly draws attention is this model, featuring the beloved Spinosaurus snatching a snack from churning Cretaceous waters.

At 13 inches in length, this is a pretty generously sized model, falling roughly within the 1:40 range to make it compatible with the Carnegie Spinosaurus, or Papo if you’re not a stickler for accuracy.

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Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Genus: Acrocanthosaurus Brand: Antediluvia, David Krentz Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (15 votes)

As more species slip into mainstream consciousness, the ever-popular theropoda sees its previously obscure members slowly becoming household names. Nowhere is this more evident than Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, which has quickly soared to the popularity levels of Dilophosaurus and Spinosaurus. Alright, maybe ol’ Acro isn’t quite that popular – those two examples did have the dubious backing of Hollywood, after all.

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Review: Tale of Two Stegosaurs: Carnegie Miragaia and CollectA Dacentrurus

Genus: Stegosaurus Brand: Carnegie, CollectA, Procon, Safari Ltd Classification: Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.4 (12 votes)

This featured article comes from longtime forum member Boki, who shares his thoughts on the two major stegosaur releases of 2011. Thanks, Boki! (-Dan)

In this year’s dinosaur lineup, we are offered two unusual late Jurassic stegosaurs.
In the past, most companies have opted for the familiar stegosaur when choosing a species to add to their line of prehistoric figures.

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Review: Miragaia (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Miragaia Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

5 (15 votes)

While most of the year’s new prehistoric collectibles have been released by summer, the heavy hitters always seem to arrive fashionably late. This sounds better than any figure being “delayed,” and besides, the wait only serves to heighten our anticipation. The first Carnegie of 2011 struck at the end of May, with the release of the exotic stegosaurid Miragaia longicollum.

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Review: Hatzegopteryx (CollectA)

Genus: Hatzegopteryx Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Pterosaur Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.1 (16 votes)

Review by Dan, photos by Boki
The CollecA lineup continues its tradition of introducing exotic species to the mass-produced figure market, admirably calling attention to animals that many have never before seen. The 2011 Hatzegopteryx may sound odd, but the appearance of this animal is quite familiar.

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Author: Dan

All reviews by this author

Review: Stegosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Review: Tenontosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Review: Einiosaurus “Buffalo Bill” (David Krentz)

Review: Apatosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Review: T. rex Hatchling (Dino Discoveries by Safari)

Review: Hyaenodon (AAA)

Review: Carnotaurus (2011 Version)(Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Spinosaurus Hunting (Desktop Model by Dinostoreus)

Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Review: Tale of Two Stegosaurs: Carnegie Miragaia and CollectA Dacentrurus

Review: Miragaia (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Hatzegopteryx (CollectA)

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