Type: Figurine

Review: Triceratops (Deluxe)(Procon CollectA)

Genus: Triceratops Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

1.7 (9 votes)

As we all know, Triceratops is a staple of any dinosaur collection. CollectA’s standard sized line may have a Triceratops, but its cartoonish, caricature design leaves much to be desired – and adding a baby Triceratops figure doesn’t help. It may have taken some time, but in 2010, the company finally gave ol’ three horns a proper spot in their “Deluxe” line of prehistoric critters.

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Review: Brachiosaurus (Deluxe)(Procon CollectA)

Genus: Brachiosaurus Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Macronaria (basal), Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

2.4 (15 votes)

In any decent line of dinosaur figures, there is often a steady rate of progress as the quality of figures improve. For some, the application of paint is neater or more elaborate; for others, the heightened level of research before design results in a more scientifically sound reconstruction.

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Review: Jobaria (Deluxe)(Procon/CollectA)

Genus: Jobaria Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4 (12 votes)

The Procon CollectA line has released a number of exotic creatures for its prehistoric line, many of them associated with super-star paleontologist Paul Sereno. Typically these are only smallish figures for their “small” to “large” product lines; large “deluxe” figures tend to be only popular species that collectors will presumably be more comfortable with.

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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: Stegosaurus (Wild Safari original version by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Stegosaurus Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.1 (12 votes)

Review and Photos by Rugops, edited by Plesiosauria.
Stegosaurus is one of the most classic and recognizable of all the dinosaurs, and as such it has been replicated countless times by different companies and in a variety of postures. Here we’ll be looking at the original Wild Safari figure from 1996.

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Review: Coelacanth (Wild Safari Prehistoric World by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Coelacanth Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Fish Type: Figurine

4.9 (16 votes)

This review has moved to the Animal Toy Blog https://animaltoyforum.com/blog/coelacanth-wild-safari-by-safari-ltd/ Although the figure is a modern animal, it is part of the ‘Prehistoric World’ line by Safari Ltd, so I’ll leave this link here on the Dinosaur Toy Blog in perpetuity.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (The Great Dinosaur by Sega)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Sega Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.8 (19 votes)

Normally the choice for dinosaur figure collectors is a simple one – it’s either small, perhaps not-so-accurate but cheap plastic figures, or large, stunningly detailed resin statues that will make your PayPal account beg for mercy. However, here we have a compromise – a fairly large model (similar in size to the JP ‘Thrasher’ T.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (World’s Fair Mold-A-Rama model by Sinclair)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Mold-A-Rama, Sinclair Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Monochrome, Oldies

4.4 (14 votes)

By forumite Foxilized (edited by Horridus)

Historical background
The oil company Sinclair (USA) was, since its very beginnings in the new born 20th century, closely related to dinosaur imagery. They chose a “Brontosaurus” –yes, not the deceptive one but the thunder lizard instead- as the main logo to sell their oil.

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Review: Achelousaurus (Antediluvia Collection)

Genus: Achelousaurus Brand: Antediluvia, David Krentz Classification: Centrosaur, Ceratopsian Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.6 (8 votes)

Yes, another Achelousaurus and yes, that’s a nickel its standing on. Let me introduce the second member of the Antedeluvia collection to be reviewed here on the blog, David Krentz’s rendition of Achelousaurus. If you would like more information on this particular ceratopsian dinosaur simply scroll down a bit and read the first paragraph of my review for CollecA’s version of it.

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Review: Achelousaurus (CollectA)

Genus: Achelousaurus Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Centrosaur, Ceratopsian Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3 (29 votes)

Achelousaurus was a ceratopsian that lived during the Campanian stage of the late Cretacious period. It is named after the Greek river deity, Achelous who, according to myth, had his horn broken off during a fight with the famous Greek hero, Hercules. The skull of Achelousaurus has a low, flat boss (or lumpy mass of bone) on its snout that looks like the animal has had its horn broken off.

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Review: Stegosaurus (Invicta)

Genus: Stegosaurus Brand: Invicta Classification: Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine, Monochrome

4.8 (16 votes)

Some dinosaurs have undergone quite radical image changes over the years – sauropods moved out of their swamps and got into shape and theropods went from blundering tail draggers to sleek, deadly (and quite horizontal) predators – some of then even gained feathers.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Invicta)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Invicta Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Monochrome

4.6 (38 votes)

The Invicta dinosaurs are well-known for being quite anatomically accurate for their time, and especially when compared with contemporary competition. Here, then, we have their rendering of the most famous dinosaur of all, and while it’s not bad – especially when it comes to superficial details – it’s certainly not Invicta’s finest hour.

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