Type: Figurine

Review: Plesiosaur (Larami)

1.9 (9 votes)

Often times it’s easier and cheaper to copy another toy company’s fine work and that’s precisely what we have here. Behold the Larami Plesiosaur, a cheap imitation of Invicta’s classic sculpt. This toy actually came as part of a wedding package from a dear old friend of mine.

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Review: Cretaceous Collection (Kaiyodo Capsule Q Museum)

Genus: Mosasaurus, Pteranodon, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur, Mosasaur, Pterosaur, Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Set

3.4 (14 votes)

Review and photos by Patryx
Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Mosasaurus, and Pteranodon. What a familiar lineup! This is a set decidedly influenced by the hype surrounding the latest installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, consisting of five iconic creatures from all over the Cretaceous.

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Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Tsukuda Hobby Collection)

Genus: Pachycephalosaurus Brand: Tsukuda Classification: Pachycephalosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.6 (8 votes)

Among the many prehistoric toys of the 1980s’ were the distinctive dinosaurs of the Tsukuda Hobby Collection. I vividly recall coming across them at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto back in 1989 (I think) when it was showcasing the then-spectacular animatronics of Dinamation. My dear mother was kind enough to buy me a couple of the toys that day.

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Review: Argentinosaurus (CollectA)

Genus: Argentinosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Sauropod, Titanosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (26 votes)

With an estimated length of over 30 metres and a weight of 70 to 90 tons, Argentinosaurus was definitely one of the biggest dinosaurs, although it remains unclear as to whether or not it was *the* biggest.

CollectA’s 2012 Argentinosaurus stands 18 cm tall and measures 22 cm long.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

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

4.9 (36 votes)

It is with a heavy heart that I write my next review because as most of you are probably aware a dear member of our community and master paleo-artist Dan Lorusso has passed away. Even though this model was sculpted by Greg Wenzel it is Dan Lorusso that we have to thank for many of the old Battat models as well as the resurrection of the Battat series and its new sculpts and new paint jobs.

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Review: Carnotaurus (Mini Dinosaur Collection by Schleich)

Genus: Carnotaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.2 (16 votes)

Schleich is a company that many of us love to hate. Although all Schleich models are of pretty high quality, especially in the detail work, they’re usually too garish and inaccurate for most of our tastes. This makes Schleich a frustrating company to get behind because with a bit more attention to anatomical accuracy they could be a stellar company.

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Review: Amargasaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Genus: Amargasaurus Brand: Battat, Terra Classification: Diplodocoid, Sauropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.4 (16 votes)

If one were to compile a top ten list of unusual sauropods, Amargasaurus would have to be on it. At only 9 or 10 metres in length, it was a far cry from colossal relatives like Argentinosaurus and Dreadnoughtus. Moreover, it had two parallel rows of spines running down the length of its neck and back.

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Review: Carnotaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Genus: Carnotaurus Brand: Battat, Terra Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.5 (19 votes)

One of the last models released by Battat for the Boston Museum of Science collection was the Carnotaurus back in 1998. Now, 17 years later it’s back and with a shiny new paint job too. Many Carnotaurus have come and gone since this one was originally released but this one still remains one of the best.

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Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Deluxe Prehistoric Collection by CollectA)

Genus: Acrocanthosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.7 (38 votes)

This has been a good year for fans of the early Cretaceous allosauroid, Acrocanthosaurus. Battat re-released their classic model, Rebor is getting in on the action with their own representation and CollectA has come out with their deluxe version of the theropod. Critics of the CollectA model point out that it looks awfully similar to last year’s Carcharadontosaurus.

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Review: Gigantoraptor (CollectA)

Genus: Gigantoraptor Brand: CollectA Classification: Oviraptorosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3 (15 votes)

At four metres tall, eight metres long, and more than two tons in weight, Gigantoraptor is by far the biggest known oviraptorosaurid. Its toothless lower jaw suggests a herbivorous diet (the rest of the skull is unknown), but its powerful limbs and sharp claws meant that it was not an animal to be trifled with.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (King Kong 1933 by X-Plus)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: X-plus Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Retro

4.8 (16 votes)

After roughly four years of blogging and collecting I’ve reached my 50th review for the DTB. For this special review I wanted to do something offbeat and distinct. In seeking out a unique subject I came across a figure that merges my love of cinema with my love of dinosaurs, and I knew this was the model I would have to review.

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Review: Moropus (CollectA)

Genus: Moropus Brand: CollectA Classification: Mammal Age: Miocene Type: Figurine

4.9 (16 votes)

Chalicotheres were an unusual family of ungulates related to the similarly extinct brontotheres as well as extant horses, rhinos, and tapirs. At over 8 feet tall, Moropus was one of the largest chalicotheres. Unlike its smaller relatives, it appears to have walked on its palms as opposed to its knuckles.

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Type: Figurine

Review: Plesiosaur (Larami)

Review: Cretaceous Collection (Kaiyodo Capsule Q Museum)

Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Tsukuda Hobby Collection)

Review: Argentinosaurus (CollectA)

Review: Tyrannosaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Review: Carnotaurus (Mini Dinosaur Collection by Schleich)

Review: Amargasaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Review: Carnotaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Deluxe Prehistoric Collection by CollectA)

Review: Gigantoraptor (CollectA)

Review: Tyrannosaurus (King Kong 1933 by X-Plus)

Review: Moropus (CollectA)

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