Classification: Theropod

Review: Siamotyrannus (Kaiyodo Dinotales Series 1)

Genus: Siamotyrannus Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.8 (6 votes)

Obscure dinosaur species only known from fragmentary remains are generally not made into toy form, but there are exceptions to every rule. Today we will look at Kaiyodo’s representation of Siamotyrannus isanensis, a poorly-known theropod from early Cretaceous Thailand.

Not much can be said as to the accuracy of this figure.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus Collection (Kaiyodo Capsule Q Museum)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus, Yutyrannus Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Set, Skeletal

4.4 (9 votes)

A few years back the Japanese manufacturer of kits and figurines known as Kaiyodo announced the release of their “Capsule Q Museum” series. The various collections that have been released cover everything from anime characters, animals, food and, thankfully, dinosaurs. This was great news because with the discontinuation of their Dinotales line we were all sorely missing the exquisitely made and highly accurate little dinosaurs and prehistoric animals necessary to own for any collector of prehistoric toys, kits and figurines.

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Review: Giganotosaurus (Carnage Collection by ReSaurus)

Genus: Giganotosaurus Brand: Carnage, Resaurus Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure Scale: 1:40

4.4 (14 votes)

The late 1990s saw the release of a particularly unique line of figures known as the Carnage Collection by ReSaurus. Eight (that I’m aware of) boldly patterned and articulated dinosaur models were produced before the line ended. The models seem very much aimed at kids, all representing flamboyant and mostly carnivorous dinosaurs.

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Review: Cryolophosaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

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

4.3 (16 votes)

Well we’re three-fourths of the way through the new Terra series by Battat. At least, with the models released so far. No need to introduce the company to our readers at this point or discuss the fan fair generated by these new models.

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Review: Ceratosaurus (Battat)

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

4.2 (17 votes)

With its distinctive nasal horn and osteoderms, Ceratosaurus is certainly one of the more well-known theropods, making appearances in such films and documentaries as Fantasia, Jurassic Park III, and Jurassic Fight Club. Yet for a dinosaur with such great media exposure, this species does not appear very much in toy form, with figures from Kaiyodo and Safari being the only other plastic versions.

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Review: Suchomimus 2014 (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Suchomimus Brand: Safari Ltd., Wild Safari Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.1 (16 votes)

The first time I ever heard of Suchomimus was when I saw Jurassic Park 3 and the character Billy said, “It’s a super-predator: Suchomimus, “then Billy uses his hand and mimics the length of the snout and finishes by saying, “the snout.” The Suchomimus, which means “crocodile mimic” definitely had a pronounced and interesting snout that in a quick glance resembles today crocodiles and alligators, though in reality there are many structural differences.

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Review: Nanshiungosaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Genus: Nanshiungosaurus Brand: Battat, Terra Classification: Therizinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.5 (19 votes)

By now most of us who concern ourselves with such matters are aware that the Battat Company has launched a new line of dinosaur figures and naturally we’re all very excited about it. Forum member Takama has already reviewed their stellar take on the Pachyrhinosaurus but there are still three other new models that require our scrutiny.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (2014 resculpt version) (World of History by Schleich)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Schleich, World of History Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.1 (18 votes)

Review and photos by Raptoress, edited by Plesiosauria. Versions of this figure available on Amazon.com here.
2014 has brought us many interesting and downright awesome models, including CollectA’s beautiful Carcharodontosaurus and Papo’s somewhat inaccurate, but stunning and incredibly detailed Dilophosaurus.

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Review: Tyrant King Skeleton/’T-Rex Skeleton’ (Geoworld/B.C.Bones)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: B.C.Bones, Geoworld Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Skeletal

3.8 (6 votes)

Review and photos by Takama, edited by Amargasaurus and Plesiosauria.
Before I begin I want to state the obvious. Yes, Geoworld does make some terrible figures, but when it comes to their many fossil and skeleton replicas, we can see that Geoworld has potential.

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Review: Carnotaurus (World of History by Schleich)

Genus: Carnotaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Abelisaurid, Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.5 (29 votes)

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If you didn’t know; in the late 60’s a dinosaur renaissance took place, which sparked new ideas and discoveries in paleontology. Of course, through the 70’s and 80’s, change was slow, most of the public was still being taught that dinosaurs were cold blooded and sluggish.

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Review: Dilophosaurus (Papo)

Genus: Dilophosaurus Brand: Papo Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.9 (31 votes)

Review and photos by Tyrantqueen, edited by Plesiosauria.
Up for review today is the ‘new for 2014’ Dilophosaurus by Papo, available from Amazon.com . Dilophosaurus was a medium-sized carnivore from the early Jurassic. It was memorably depicted in the Spielberg film “Jurassic Park” as undersized, with a frill and venom spitting like a cobra.

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Review: Carcharodontosaurus (Deluxe Prehistoric Collection by CollectA)

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

4.1 (27 votes)

It was some time back in 1995-96 when I first heard of Carcharodontosaurus. Although it had been known to science since 1931, it wasn’t until 1995 when an expedition led by Paul Sereno unearthed additional cranial material for the theropod that Carcharodontosaurus had its moment in the lime light.

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