Brand: CollectA

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: 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: 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: 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: Triceratops (Dead) (Collecta)

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

4.7 (14 votes)

For many collectors, young and old, part of the appeal of dinosaur figures – perhaps even their primary appeal – is that they help render long-lost worlds as exciting and vibrant as the one around us today. They bring to life creatures known only from rocks in a vivid, three dimensional, colourful and exciting way.

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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: Parasaurolophus (adult and baby)(CollectA)

Genus: Parasaurolophus Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Hadrosaur, Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.3 (9 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan Morris (‘Takama’), edited by Plesiosauria.
This familiar dinosaurian staple requires no introduction. Here we have CollectA’s standard-sized reproduction of this mighty horned hadrosaur, plus a baby for good measure. These CollectA figures were produced when the company was first venturing into the dinosaur toy market, so I’m willing to forgive many of its faults.

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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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News: Upcoming releases from CollectA (New for 2012)

News Category: Upcoming Releases Brand: CollectA

4.6 (5 votes)

Ah CollectA, what did we ever do without you? CollectA have pushed out the boat once more with another bona fide bonanza of new figures for us in 2012. Their massive line up of 21 new sculpts will add considerable taxonomic diversity to their ranks, but more than that, CollectA has raised its game with a clear increase in quality to match quantity.

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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: Polacanthus (CollectA)

Genus: Polacanthus Brand: CollectA Classification: Ankylosaur, Nodosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.4 (12 votes)

I’m really starting to dig this dinosaur review thing. I’ve always enjoyed writing and learning about, and doing anything that involved dinosaurs, so naturally I would have to give this a try and as you can tell I’ve gotten fond of it. Hopefully my reviews are meeting the standards of the blog, feel free to let me know.

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