Classification: Theropod

Review: Mapusaurus (CollectA)

Genus: Mapusaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.8 (18 votes)

Despite being one of the largest known carnivorous dinosaurs, and despite featuring prominently in an episode of the BBC’s Planet Dinosaur series, Mapusaurus seems to be far less popular than its close relatives Carcharodontosaurus and Giganotosaurus.

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Review: Masiakasaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Masiakasaurus Brand: Safari Ltd., Wild Safari Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.4 (17 votes)

Since its description in 2001, fans of the Madagascan abelisauroid known as Masiakasaurus have longed for an affordable yet accurate model of this obscure beast but no one would deliver, not even CollectA despite all their obscure critters. Now, 15 years later, we finally have one and who better to sculpt it than Paleo-artist Doug Watson for the Wild Safari collection.

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Review: Raptor (Primeval by Character Options)

Genus: Deinonychus Brand: Character Options, Primeval Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

4.3 (8 votes)

Review and photographs by Dilopho
Primeval was a show on ITV a few years back that was known for having atrociously shrink-wrapped dinosaurs and that weirdly tusked Kaprosuchus. While it did have some truly horrific dinosaurs, the best of the show’s creatures were the original ones, such as the terrifying super-evolved bat, the future predator, and this guy.

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Review: Ceratosaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Genus: Ceratosaurus Brand: Battat, Terra Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.9 (11 votes)

The Battat dinosaurs’ triumphant return to mass-production means that figures once unobtainable for the average collector with bills to pay and no time machine are now easily had by anyone with so much as a few spare dollars. The Ceratosaurus is no exception.

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Review: Spinosaurus (2015)(World of History by Schleich)

Genus: Spinosaurus Brand: Schleich, World of History Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.4 (18 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan ‘Takama’ Morris, edited by amargasaurus cazaui and Suspsy
Before I begin this review, I want to get something off my chest. In case it wasn’t already apparent, I like Schleich’s World Of History dinosaur figures. I think they are very distinctive from other brands, and I think each model has a certain charm to it.

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Review: Spinosaurus (Jurassic World Bashers and Biters by Hasbro)

Genus: Spinosaurus Brand: Hasbro, Jurassic World Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

1.8 (13 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan ‘Takama’ Morris, edited by amargasaurus cazaui and Suspsy
Jurassic World featured its fair share of prehistoric creatures, and surprisingly, most of the animals that were featured in the previous three films made an appearance in some form.

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Review: Copepteryx (Kaiyodo Dinotales Series 3)

Genus: Copepteryx Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Bird, Theropod Age: Oligocene Type: Figurine

5 (6 votes)

The Japanese toy company Kaiyodo isn’t afraid to tackle the obscure and one of the best examples of this would have to be the Kaiyodo Copepteryx. While other companies make and re-make the same tired old prehistoric favorites here we have Kaiyodo making a very obscure extinct bird that you’ve probably never heard of and who’s name I can never remember (maybe writing this review will fix that).

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Review: Velociraptor (Jurassic World Bashers and Biters by Hasbro)

Genus: Velociraptor Brand: Hasbro, Jurassic World Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

1.5 (12 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan ‘Takama’ Morris, edited by amargasaurus cazaui and Suspsy
To coincide with the home media release of Jurassic World (which just came out as of the time of this writing), I decided to collect the “Bashers and Biters” figures that were released back in May 2015.

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Review: Coelophysis (Jurassic Hunters by Geoworld)

Genus: Coelophysis Brand: Geoworld, Jurassic Hunters Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Triassic Type: Figurine

3.4 (11 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan ‘Takama’ Morris, edited by amargasaurus cazaui and Suspsy
Well, ladies and gentlemen, it’s about time we got to reviewing more of the wide selection of Geoworld’s Jurassic Hunters prehistoric animals, and what better way to start this trend off than with a creature that hails from the Triassic?

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Review: Prehistoric Hunters (Creator by Lego)

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

4.4 (7 votes)

“Ho, ho, ho, fellow dinosaur lovers! Dr. Bella Bricking and Beth Buildit here, enjoying the holiday season!”
“Hey, folks. Hope none of you are getting coal in your stockings this year.”
“Indeed, because we have a marvellous present for everyone: a review of the 2012 Lego Creator set 6914: Prehistoric Hunters!

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Review: Spinosaurus (Electronic Deluxe by Chap Mei)

Genus: Spinosaurus Brand: Chap Mei Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

2.4 (11 votes)

Another staple of the Chap Mei prehistoric line is that famous, finned, and fearsome fish-eater from Early Cretaceous Africa, Spinosaurus!

This version of the spined lizard measures a good 28 cm long and stands about 16 cm tall at the sail.

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Review: Erectopus (Animasaurus Collection)

Genus: Erectopus Brand: Animasaurus Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.8 (5 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan ‘Takama’ Morris, edited by amargasaurus cazaui and Suspsy
Well everyone, today’s review is a little special for me, because not only am I reviewing something that is not a toy (not often that I get to do that), but it’s also something I had a hand in bringing into existence.

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