Titus: T. rex is King - Nottingham

[DinoToyForum]

In the news today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-56186226

The fossilised skeleton of a T. rex is at the centre of a new exhibition being developed by the Nottingham Natural History Museum, Wollaton Hall. It is yet to be confirmed, but if things go to plan the T. rex will go on display this summer – a natural sequel to Nottingham's 2017 Dinosaurs of China exhibition.

[Libraraptor]

Congratulations and good luck!

[indohyus]

Well done! Have to come up and visit again! Hopefully on a day you are there, so can say hello.

[Lanthanotus]

Now, the question is..... which according toy figure would you sell in your gift shop?

[Gothmog the Baryonyx]

Is it a mount with gastralia? Because I have always wanted to see a fossil mount with gastralia in person. Congrats for your museum in either event, a T rex is sure to attract visitors

[suspsy]

Which specimen is it?

[DinoToyForum]

The exhibition is going ahead. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-56889834

We have titled the exhibiton 'Titus: T. rex is King'. The exhibition is being built around Titus, a new specimen of Tyrannosaurus rex that has never been seen before.

[suspsy]

New specimen? Colour me intrigued! Although I'm assuming this is a privately owned one and thus inaccessible for study?

[DinoToyForum]

New specimen? Colour me intrigued! Although I'm assuming this is a privately owned one and thus inaccessible for study?

It's privately owned, but the owner is keen for researchers to work on it, and 3D-prints of the laser-scanned bones (and the scan files) will be accessioned into the Nottingham Natural History Museum's collection. They, at least, will be available for researchers in perpetuity, although they are no substitute for the real bones, and there is only so much you can do with replicas research-wise.

[stargatedalek]

New specimen? Colour me intrigued! Although I'm assuming this is a privately owned one and thus inaccessible for study?

It's privately owned, but the owner is keen for researchers to work on it, and 3D-prints of the laser-scanned bones (and the scan files) will be accessioned into the Nottingham Natural History Museum's collection. They, at least, will be available for researchers in perpetuity, although they are no substitute for the real bones, and there is only so much you can do with replicas research-wise.

That's still a lot more than most private owners seem to be willing to offer, so I'm very glad to hear it.

[DinoToyForum]

A bit about Titus and this exhibition in National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/science-and-technology/2021/04/titus-the-t-rex-is-coming-to-the-uk-this-summer-heres-why-that-matters

[sauroid]

thats a great article, thanks for sharing Dr. Admin

[indohyus]

Congratulations mate! Hopefully get the chance to see you this time.

[DinoToyForum]

Congratulations mate! Hopefully get the chance to see you this time.

Absolutely!

[DinoToyForum]

An exhibition trailer has gone up on the exhibition website: https://wollatonhall.org.uk/titus/

[DinoToyForum]

First sneak peek of Titus, who has arrived at the Nottingham Natural History Museum at Wollaton Hall...

[Kapitaenosavrvs]

First sneak peek of Titus, who has arrived at the Nottingham Natural History Museum at Wollaton Hall...

Oh wow! That must be really interesting to witness all this directly Thank you for the sneak peek. If its there until next year it could be worth a visit, since i am vaccinated :>

[DinoToyForum]

Some more sneak peek promotional shots of Titus.

[Lanthanotus]

Interesting packaging, thanks for sharing.

How do you feel about the greatly "exaggerated" teeth that are moved out of their sockets? I mean in terms of giving a false impression of the real dentition of the animal?

[ceratopsian]

I would never have visualised that sort of canvas strap cradle for holding the skull in place.