Author: Suspsy

Suspsy has lived in Canada all his life. One day when he was in kindergarten, his teacher did a lesson on dinosaurs and put up some giant cutouts on the wall. Suspsy immediately began pretending to be a Tyrannosaurus rex at playtime, and continued to do so for many subsequent playtimes. Since then, he has acquired two degrees, worked many different jobs, travelled to many fantastic locations, fallen in love, gotten married, and settled down to raise a family, but his passion for dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals has never waned.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Lego Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

4.8 (24 votes)

“Hear ye, hear ye, fellow dinosaur lovers! Queen Dr. Bella Bricking is here, and at my side stands my loyal and brave companion, Lady Beth Buildit.”
“I asked you not to call me that, Doc.”
“I cheerfully apologize, dear Beth. Now, can you guess what dinosaur we’ll be reviewing today?”
“Well gee, let me think.

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Review: Amargasaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Genus: Amargasaurus Brand: Battat, Terra Classification: Diplodocoid, Sauropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.4 (16 votes)

If one were to compile a top ten list of unusual sauropods, Amargasaurus would have to be on it. At only 9 or 10 metres in length, it was a far cry from colossal relatives like Argentinosaurus and Dreadnoughtus.

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Review: Gigantoraptor (CollectA)

Genus: Gigantoraptor Brand: CollectA Classification: Oviraptorosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3 (15 votes)

At four metres tall, eight metres long, and more than two tons in weight, Gigantoraptor is by far the biggest known oviraptorosaurid. Its toothless lower jaw suggests a herbivorous diet (the rest of the skull is unknown), but its powerful limbs and sharp claws meant that it was not an animal to be trifled with.

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Review: Triceratops (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Triceratops Brand: Lego Classification: Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

4.6 (8 votes)

“Salutations, fellow dinosaur lovers! I am Dr. Bella Bricking and here with me is Beth Buildit. Time to review another Lego dinosaur!”
“And I’m guessing that opera helmet has something to do with it, Doc?”
“That’s correct, Beth! Today we’ll be looking at the huge and horned Triceratops!”
“Right, horns, I get it.

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Review: Velociraptor (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Velociraptor Brand: Lego Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

4 (9 votes)

“Heads up, fellow dinosaur lovers! Dr. Bella Bricking and Beth Buildit here! Be brave and be alert! Today we’re going to examine a very dangerous Lego dinosaur: Velociraptor! That’s why I’m wearing this protective gear!”
“Doc, that’s a fencing mask.”
“Yes, I know that, Beth.

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Review: Moropus (CollectA)

Genus: Moropus Brand: CollectA Classification: Mammal Age: Miocene Type: Figurine

4.9 (16 votes)

Chalicotheres were an unusual family of ungulates related to the similarly extinct brontotheres as well as extant horses, rhinos, and tapirs. At over 8 feet tall, Moropus was one of the largest chalicotheres. Unlike its smaller relatives, it appears to have walked on its palms as opposed to its knuckles.

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Review: Pteranodon (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Pteranodon Brand: Lego Classification: Pterosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

4.1 (7 votes)

“Hello again, fellow dinosaur lovers! Dr. Bella Bricking and Beth Buildit here, at your service!”
“What’s up with that flight cap and goggles, Doc?
“Well, Beth, today we’re going to be reviewing that iconic denizen of the Cretaceous skies, the Lego Pteranodon!

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Review: Coelophysis (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Coelophysis Brand: Lego Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Triassic Type: Construction

3.5 (11 votes)

“Hello there, fellow dinosaur lovers! My name is Dr. Bella Bricking and I am the curator of paleontology at the Bricksburg Museum of Natural History. And this is my assistant and friend, ace tracker and wrangler Beth Buildit. It’s so nice to meet all of you!”
“Hey there.”

“Today we shall be embarking on an exciting and educational journey through the amazing world of Lego dinosaurs.

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Review: Spinosaurus (Swimmer and Walker by CollectA)

Genus: Spinosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.2 (19 votes)

Her limbs paddling, her tail undulating, her great sail cutting through the water like a razor blade, the angler pursues her quarry. Although she cannot see in the murky water, her narrow snout contains pressure sensors that detect the slightest movement. A quick jerk of her neck, a snap of her jaws, and a fat coelacanth is caught.

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Review: Sauron (Primal Rage by Playmates)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Playmates, Primal Rage Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

4.6 (22 votes)

Primal Rage was one of the more unique fighting games to hit arcades back in 1994. Instead of martial arts warriors, its cast consisted of godlike prehistoric beasts waging a savage battle for control of the planet. By far my favourite character, the one which I mastered the game with, was Sauron, the God of Hunger.

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Review: Sabre-Toothed Cats (Playmobil)

Genus: Smilodon Brand: Playmobil, playset Classification: Cat, Hominid, Mammal Age: Pleistocene Type: Action Figure, Figurine

4.1 (7 votes)

For ages, the sabre-toothed cats have been the top predators in their ecosystem. But now humans have appeared on the scene, and what they lack in brute strength, they make up for in cunning and intelligence!

Rounding out Playmobil’s prehistoric megafauna is this the menacing pair of sabre-tooths, clearly belonging to the Smilodon genus.

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