CarnotaurusKing's Collection

[CarnotaurusKing]

@Shonisaurus Thanks! The Spinosaurus tooth is real. I'm actually happy with the size of the Xiphactinus, since it's not too big and it's in 1/35 scale. And I agree, the CollectA Sea Life figures are really nice too.

[Shonisaurus]

You are lucky to have a tooth from Africa's most famous theropod, the spinosaurus, and other than that it's authentic! It must have cost you a lot of money. Is very pretty.

[CarnotaurusKing]

@Shonisaurus Spinosaurus teeth are actually pretty common AFAIK, as well as Carcharodontosaurus, mosasaur, plesiosaur, and shark teeth, and other fossils from Morocco. You can find them at a range of prices, depending on the quality and completeness of the fossils. I think my one was about 20-35 pounds? And thanks!

[Shonisaurus]

C @CarnotaurusKing That is true, for example, in my store at the Museum of Natural Sciences, the salesperson offered to sell me a carcharodontosaurus tooth (legal trade) for €100 about 15 or 20 years ago. So they must be very normal, but on the other hand due to my ignorance as a fossil collector and from a scientific point of view in general terms, I thought and have thought until you told me that the teeth of spinosaurus or carcharodontosaurus by To put two examples would be quite rare since some very valuable fossils were destroyed in the Second World War whose discoverer Ernst Stromer recommended to the German government at that time (it was the time of the Second World War) that they hide these discoveries to avoid being destroyed by the bombings, it seems to me that Ernst Stromer was totally at odds with the government of that time (National Socialism) and unfortunately in the end this discovery was destroyed along with other extremely valuable pieces, that's why I thought they were quite rare remains, regardless of the fact that remains have been rediscovered later most complete skeleton of both theropods. That's why I told you, but thanks for clarifying my ideas. I am now convinced that such tooth fossils are quite common.

[CarnotaurusKing]

C @CarnotaurusKing That is true, for example, in my store at the Museum of Natural Sciences, the salesperson offered to sell me a carcharodontosaurus tooth (legal trade) for €100 about 15 or 20 years ago. So they must be very normal, but on the other hand due to my ignorance as a fossil collector and from a scientific point of view in general terms, I thought and have thought until you told me that the teeth of spinosaurus or carcharodontosaurus by To put two examples would be quite rare since some very valuable fossils were destroyed in the Second World War whose discoverer Ernst Stromer recommended to the German government at that time (it was the time of the Second World War) that they hide these discoveries to avoid being destroyed by the bombings, it seems to me that Ernst Stromer was totally at odds with the government of that time (National Socialism) and unfortunately in the end this discovery was destroyed along with other extremely valuable pieces, that's why I thought they were quite rare remains, regardless of the fact that remains have been rediscovered later most complete skeleton of both theropods. That's why I told you, but thanks for clarifying my ideas. I am now convinced that such tooth fossils are quite common.

Yup. Although the holotypes of these species were destroyed in WW2 and their skeletal remains are frustratingly rare, their teeth are quite common. You can find them for a decent price if you're interested.

[Shonisaurus]

C @CarnotaurusKing That is true, for example, in my store at the Museum of Natural Sciences, the salesperson offered to sell me a carcharodontosaurus tooth (legal trade) for €100 about 15 or 20 years ago. So they must be very normal, but on the other hand due to my ignorance as a fossil collector and from a scientific point of view in general terms, I thought and have thought until you told me that the teeth of spinosaurus or carcharodontosaurus by To put two examples would be quite rare since some very valuable fossils were destroyed in the Second World War whose discoverer Ernst Stromer recommended to the German government at that time (it was the time of the Second World War) that they hide these discoveries to avoid being destroyed by the bombings, it seems to me that Ernst Stromer was totally at odds with the government of that time (National Socialism) and unfortunately in the end this discovery was destroyed along with other extremely valuable pieces, that's why I thought they were quite rare remains, regardless of the fact that remains have been rediscovered later most complete skeleton of both theropods. That's why I told you, but thanks for clarifying my ideas. I am now convinced that such tooth fossils are quite common.

Yup. Although the holotypes of these species were destroyed in WW2 and their skeletal remains are frustratingly rare, their teeth are quite common. You can find them for a decent price if you're interested.

Thanks for the information, I will keep it in mind for future purchases. In the case of the Edmontosaurus bones, the real fossil that I have in my collection, I can assure you that the price was outrageous for that time 10 years before, €350 or €400, so I thought it would be much more expensive.

[CarnotaurusKing]

@Shonisaurus Anytime! Wow, that is quite a lot! What bone from Edmontosaurus was it?

[Shonisaurus]

@Shonisaurus Anytime! Wow, that is quite a lot! What bone from Edmontosaurus was it?

C @CarnotaurusKing I'll pass you the link you can in post 242 Shonisaurus Collection

http://dinotoyblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=6778.240

[CarnotaurusKing]

@Shonisaurus That is a beautiful fossil! Worth every penny, I'd say. Someday, I'd like to own such a piece.

[Halichoeres]

I missed this update but I'm always happy to see the Xiphactinus in someone else's collection 

[CarnotaurusKing]

@Halichoeres As am I to have it in mine   Can't have too many fish*. And you might just like some of what I recently collected.



(From left to right)
Back row: Safari Ltd Prehistoric Sharks Toob, and Creative Beast Studio Atrociraptor
Middle row: Schleich Parasaurolophus, and unknown eusauropod
Front row: Battat Edmontonia, PNSO Glyphoderma, and GR Toys Carcharodontosaurus

You may recall me having a Schleich Parasaurolophus in my first collection photo. Sadly, my dog chewed into an amorphous nub back in 2017, so I decided to get another one.

I am interested in the identity of this sauropod which my mom bought me:

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I've taken to considering it a Cetiosauriscus, but if anyone has any clue about the make and identity of this sauropod, I'd be grateful.

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Safari Ltd Prehistoric Sharks toob - slight inaccuracies with some of them (Edestus having "normal" teeth, the xenacanthids having slightly too many fins, the Cretoxyrhina having no keel), but accurate enough and very visually and tactilely appealing toys. 8/10
Creative Beast Atrociraptor - another Beasts of the Mesozoic figure, which is to say damn near perfect. Only gripe is the potentially underfeathered (/underfed?) pelvic region, but not a deal-breaker, and it is just such a fun and good looking model. 9/10
Schleich Parasaurolophus - a rare gem from Schleich, and (I'd argue) one of the best Parasaurolophus models period. Also holds some nostalgic value for me, having owned my previous version for 9 years. 8/10
unknown eusauropod - really good looking model, and surprisingly accurate too (barring the many clawed feet and thinness of the neck in dorsal view). 8/10
Battat Edmontonia - slightly asymmetrical, but a gorgeous and well-made model otherwise. 8/10
PNSO Glyphoderma - haven't taken this guy out of the package yet, but looks quite nice and quite accurate too (PNSO model, that's not saying much). 8/10
GR Toys Carcharodontosaurus - best carnosaur model ever? I'm inclined to think so, its only meaningful competition seems to be the PNSO Carcharodontosaurus and PNSO Acrocanthosaurus. 9/10

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*of the chondrichthyan, placoderm, and non-tetrapod osteichthyan varieties (phylogenetic technicalities, amirite?  )

[Halichoeres]

I am a big fan of colloquial paraphyly: fish, prosauropod, dinosaur used in senses that implicitly exclude modern birds...

Anyway, the shark Toob is a must for a prehistoric fish fan! Several other very nice figures here too. The sauropod is very distinctive, but I don't recognize it. I take it there are no markings on the base to give any clues?

[CarnotaurusKing]

@Halichoeres Likewise! Force of habit, I suppose. I'm also quite fond of synapsids (excluding mammals), iguanodonts, hypsilophodonts, monkeys (excluding apes), and whales (excluding dolphins and porpoises). For the longest time, I was unbearably pedantic (and smug  ) about the latter two (calling apes monkeys, and calling dolphins whales). Regrettable, considering how technically wrong I was. Serves me right, I guess.

The shark tube is fantastic! I'm glad I managed to find it, considering how long it's been in retirement. As for the sauropod, there's nothing besides a Made in China stamp. I noticed @TooOldForDinosaurs also has this model now, though they are just as befuddled about the details of the model. I'll try my luck on the identification thread though.

[TooOldForDinosaurs]

@Halichoeres As for the sauropod, there's nothing besides a Made in China  . I noticed @TooOldForDinosaurs also has this model now, though they are just as befuddled about the details of the model. I'll try my luck on the identification thread though.

Oh wow, you're right! That is exactly the same one. I must've missed your post originally. Very interesting.   In which country do you live if I may ask?

[CarnotaurusKing]

@TooOldForDinosaurs I'm in the UK. Where are you located?

I'll try my luck on the Identification thread. Tentatively, I've taken to considering it a Cetiosauriscus.

[TooOldForDinosaurs]

@TooOldForDinosaurs I'm in the UK. Where are you located?

I'll try my luck on the Identification thread. Tentatively, I've taken to considering it a Cetiosauriscus.

Interesting, I live in Switzerland.

Good choice!

[Gothmog the Baryonyx]

Interesting selection of figures there

[CarnotaurusKing]

@TooOldForDinosaurs Nice!

@Gothmog the Baryonyx Thank you!