Dinosaurs of China exhibition - Nottingham

[ceratopsian]

Thanks - that is truly amazing!

[Lanthanotus]

I just checked and saw that flights from Frankfurt to Nottingham would just cost like 140 € on certain dates ..... need to think about coming over for a look of what looks like a very impressive exhibition. Is your museum shop any good? By chance some PNSO for sale?

[DinoToyForum]

I just checked and saw that flights from Frankfurt to Nottingham would just cost like 140 € on certain dates ..... need to think about coming over for a look of what looks like a very impressive exhibition. Is your museum shop any good? By chance some PNSO for sale?

Sadly, the museum shop is out of my control. There was talk of stocking PNSO figures - especially since the PNSO are providing the artwork for the exhibition - but I can't guarantee that at this stage. I'll announce here as soon as I know what's going on with the shop.

If you can make it all that way then I'd be delighted to meet you in person, if I'm available. Just let me know when you're in town!

[DinoToyForum]

Teaser trailer for the exhibition. Anyone who follows the Dinosaur Toy Blog Channel may find the music familiar

https://youtu.be/hdHRnu_aAPA

[Patrx]

Charming video! Alas, I wish I could attend this exhibition.

[DinoToyForum]

Your humble admin admires one of the fossils at the IVPP in Beijing last year.



This Sinosauropteryx is one of several real fossils in the exhibition with soft tissue preserved. Fuzz or fibres? Come and inspect the evidence and decide for yourself.

I recommend booking tickets in advance to guarantee entry - tickets are on sale now for a very reasonable £7 for adults and £5 for kids: http://www.dinosaursofchina.co.uk/tickets/ (Tickets are more expensive for the preview day)

We didn't want to cater only for the super-rich; everyone in the world has the right to enjoy these animals... and there is no coupon day.

[DinoToyForum]

Gigantoraptor may have been flightless, but perhaps it could twirl?

[DinoToyForum]

Here are some updates on the exhibition content. First, some of the real fossils...

The holotype of Caudipteryx dongi:


Dinosaur egg (Ovaloolithus):


And next, some of the replicas:

'Archaeoraptor':


The pterosaur, Wukongopterus:

[Patrx]

Wow, the actual Caudipteryx holotype? That's an impressive fossil.

[DinoToyForum]

Wow, the actual Caudipteryx holotype? That's an impressive fossil.

Yes, it is one of two actual holotypes in the exhibition, the other being Microraptor gui. I can hardly believe it myself! There are several casts of holotypes as well.

Today we revealed another real fossil in the exhibition (not a type this time), Pinacosaurus:

[Halichoeres]

Now we're talking!

[DinoToyForum]

Here are the exhibition curators (Dr Wang Qi and yours truly) with Hunter the Sinraptor, and British naturalist and TV presenter, Chris Packham, who is supporting the exhibition.



News story here: http://westbridgfordwire.com/chris-packham-supports-dinosaurs-china-exhibition/

[DinoToyForum]

We have a Protoceratops, too. 

[Lanthanotus]

What I think of all these teasers.....

[DinoToyForum]

Pleased to announce that we'll be stocking PNSO products in the exhibition shop, so bring your pocket money I don't know exactly what, but certainly some of the existing released PVC toys. We would like to stock the new releases but they may not be available. If they become available, we'll stock them. I'll keep you posted.

[ceratopsian]

Pleased to announce that we'll be stocking PNSO products in the exhibition shop, so bring your pocket money

That's brilliant (although I have most of what is available already).  The next question - do you know if Triceratops "Dolly" will be among them?  (Just thinking of whether it's worth ordering one from China or whether to wait!)

[DinoToyForum]

Pleased to announce that we'll be stocking PNSO products in the exhibition shop, so bring your pocket money

That's brilliant (although I have most of what is available already).  The next question - do you know if Triceratops "Dolly" will be among them?  (Just thinking of whether it's worth ordering one from China or whether to wait!)

I don't know, but will say when I do. 

[ceratopsian]

Thank you.

I hope your preparations are all going well.

[ImADinosaurRARR]

Wait, this exhibition is taking place in England?.. Well, I guess I know were I'm going after exams ;P

[DinoToyForum]

Wait, this exhibition is taking place in England?.. Well, I guess I know were I'm going after exams ;P

For £7 you get to see the tallest dinosaur skeleton ever mounted in the UK, real feathered dinosaur fossil never before seen outside of Asia, and much more. It's a must see!