Classification: Theropod

Review: Albertosaurus (Replica-Saurus by Schleich)

Genus: Albertosaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.1 (19 votes)

Albertosaurus was a theropod related to Tyrannosaurus which roamed North America during the Late Cretaceous roughly 70 million years ago. Unlike its more famous cousin, Albertosaurus existed earlier and was much smaller, reaching only around 30 feet in length. The name means “Alberta lizard”, pertaining to where the holotype specimen of this animal was discovered in 1884.

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Review: Compsognathus (alias “Velociraptor”) by Tchibo

Genus: Compsognathus, Velociraptor Brand: Tchibo Classification: Compsognathid, Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous, Jurassic Type: Figurine

1.4 (9 votes)

Tchi – what?!
Here we have a funny dinosaur figure. It´s funny and bizarre for at least six reasons. It´s not only its overall look. It´s also because
1. its manufacturer company is unknown and
2. it was distributed by coffee trading company Tchibo from Germany who
3.

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Review: Deinonychus (Bullyland)

Genus: Deinonychus Brand: Bullyland Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (8 votes)

Photographs by Lanthanotus, edited by Dinotoyblog
Reading Horridus´ great review of the vintage Carnegie Deinonychus trio, another Deinonychus figure came into my mind. A base? Non–feathered? Dynamic, Bakker-inspired pose? Wait, yes – it’s the Bullyland Deinonychus!

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Review: Deinonychus (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Deinonychus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd. Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3 (25 votes)

Now here’s a figure I know some of you will recognise from your childhood – the Carnegie Deinonychus trio. Remember your childhood? Those halcyon, carefree days that were spent frolicking through flowery fields and dawbing awful dinosaurs using wax crayons? Well, those days are gone – GONE – and you can’t have them back.

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Review: Wooden Theropod of unknown origin

Genus: Unspecified genus Brand: unknown company Classification: Theropod Type: Figurine

4.5 (8 votes)

The title of this review does not really sound promising, does it? But in the next few lines I´ll do my best to entertain you and of course introduce to you my recent acquisition:
My perception of what is a toy includes extraordinary fellows like this one.

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Review: Afrovenator (CollectA) (New for 2010)

Genus: Afrovenator Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Megalosaur, Theropod Type: Figurine

2.8 (24 votes)

Afrovenator – that’s one most people haven’t (and won’t) heard of. It almost makes me surprised that CollectA did one (but I guess if any of the mainstream dinosaur companies were to do one, it would be them).

Afrovenator itself was a megalosaur (or allosaur or spinosaur, does anybody even know?) from mid-jurassic Africa, who was about thirty feet long, and was presumably a pretty nasty fellow.

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Review: Deinonychus (Kaiyodo Dinotales Series 3)

Genus: Deinonychus Brand: Dinomania, Kaiyodo Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.7 (6 votes)

Ever since a certain motion picture was released in the early 90’s, dromaeosaurs have been ingrained into popular culture. Commonly referred to as raptors (much to the dismay of ornithologists), most people see them as swift killing machines that could hunt down anything using their vicious sickle claws.

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Review: Velociraptor (Museum Line by Bullyland)

Genus: Velociraptor Brand: Bullyland Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.7 (9 votes)

Given the preponderance of bald dromaeosaurs that still stink up dinosaur toy stores, it was nice to see Bullyland step in two years ago with a Luis Rey-inspired feathered version of that perennial favourite, Velociraptor. Unfortunately the results are a little mixed – a figure with great potential let down in a few key areas.

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Review: Oviraptor (Dinotales Series 5 by Kaiyodo)

Genus: Oviraptor Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Oviraptorosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.9 (15 votes)

Review and photos by forumite Himmapaan
The Kaiyodo Dinotales Oviraptor displays all the usual qualities the manufacturer is well known for: up-to-date anatomical accuracy and beautiful craftsmanship all united in one tiny, commercially produced model. It is in fact one of the scarcer figures in the line, originally released in Japan as a promotional item accompanying a bottle of lemon drink.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Definitely Dinosaurs by Playskool)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Definitely Dinosaurs, Playskool Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

1.6 (8 votes)

If you were a dino-fan in the eighties, you might remember the TV spots for Playskool’s highly successful “Definitely Dinosaurs” line. While Tyco was raking in the cash with “Dino-Riders” and their eerily realistic figures, Playskool cleaned up nicely with the toddler and young child market.

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Review: Spinosaurus (Deluxe)(Procon/CollectA)

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

1.3 (17 votes)

When it comes to dinosaur figures, many collectors favor pieces that possess either high levels of scientific accuracy, or eye-catching aesthetic embellishments. The dinosaurs produced by CollectA (formerly Procon, and Epixx in Europe) are generally lacking in these crucial traits. Their emphasis on obscure species has granted them some distinction in recent years, but their toys still have a long way to go before competing with the highly-detailed Papo figures and the incredibly accurate Safari figures.

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Review: Allosaurus vs. Camarasaurus (Dinosauria by Sideshow Collectibles)

Genus: Allosaurus, Camarasaurus Brand: Sideshow Collectibles Classification: Allosaur, Macronaria (basal), Sauropod, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Desktop Model

4.5 (15 votes)

Original photos by Jeremy Killian

At a whopping 26 inches long, Sideshow’s latest Dinosauria diorama is their largest piece yet (though it will be unseated from this position when their Spinosaurus arrives in winter). Tom Gilliland collaborated with a large team of artists, including such greats as Steve Riojas, David Krentz, and Jorge Blanco, on what he considers to be his favorite piece in the line.

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