Type: Figurine

Review: Scelidosaurus (Invicta)

4.7 (16 votes)

Back in April of 2009 the creator of this dear blog posted two pictures of the Invicta Scelidosaurus model with the promise that “a full review of this figure will be added at a later date”. Well that later date is here folks, probably a bit later than originally anticipated but better late than never eh?

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Review: Iguanodon (Invicta)

Genus: Iguanodon Brand: Invicta Classification: Iguanodont (basal), Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Monochrome

4.8 (20 votes)

The Invicta line of prehistoric models is an interesting one. Spanning the years between the early 1970’s and early 1990’s it is a company that was producing dinosaur figures right on the cusp of the “Dinosaur Renaissance”. As a result we have some models from the company that are downright retro in appearance, along with some that in terms of accuracy stand up reasonably well, even today.

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Review: Brontosaurus (Inpro)

Genus: Brontosaurus Brand: Inpro Classification: Diplodocoid, Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

2.8 (4 votes)

Inpro Brontosaurus is a classic figure representing an iconic dinosaur, Brontosaurus. Back in 1972, English company Inpro produced a line of Prehistoric toys, among others amazingly including one of the rare representations of Heterodontosaurus as a figure. More information is available here .

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Review: Stegosaurus (Playmobil)

Genus: Stegosaurus Brand: Playmobil, playset Classification: Crocodile, Invertebrate, Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Action Figure, Figurine

4.5 (13 votes)

Another all-new animal in the 2013 Playmobil Dinos line is the famous Stegosaurus. This one is a mother whose eggs are about to hatch, but she’d better keep a close eye on that hungry crocodilian who lives nearby!

This version of the “roofed lizard” measures 23 cm long from nose to tail tip and stands just over 11 cm tall at the tip of its plates.

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Review: Hyaenodon (Mojö Fun)

Genus: Hyaenodon Brand: Mojö Fun Classification: Mammal Age: Eocene, Miocene, Oligocene Type: Figurine

4.7 (9 votes)

Hyaenodon was an interesting predatory animal that first evolved 42 million years ago and lived from the Late Eocene through to Early Miocene. The first thing to know about them is that they are not related to hyenas. In fact, they were a creodont, ‬ a long extinct group of mammals that did not survive the Miocene.

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Review: Guanlong (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Guanlong Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.7 (15 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan ‘Takama’ Morris, edited by amargasaurus cazaui and Suspsy
In the world of dinosaur toys, smaller species are not all that common. Most companies seem to think that members of the general public find them to be boring. But we, as a specialized community of dinosaur enthusiasts, can agree that this is far from true.

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Review: Dimetrodon (Playmobil)

Genus: Dimetrodon Brand: Playmobil, playset Classification: Invertebrate, Pelycosaur, Reptile (other) Age: Permian Type: Action Figure, Figurine

4 (12 votes)

Much to the delight of fans, Playmobil brought back its dinosaurs line in 2013. Although most of the prehistoric creatures were recolours from 2007, there were some new ones as well. These included the familiar and ferocious Dimetrodon.

The Dimetrodon measures a good 17 cm long and is 9 cm tall including the sail.

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Review: Kentrosaurus (CollectA)

Genus: Kentrosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.2 (13 votes)

Review and photographs by Tallin, edited by Plesiosauria.
Kentrosaurus aethiopicus, the ‘sharp point’ or ‘prickle’ lizard, is one of the better known members of the stegosaur family, and though vastly overshadowed by its American cousin – Stegosaurus stenops – it has still managed to have several representations in toy form.

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Review: Anhanguera (World of History by Schleich)

Genus: Anhanguera Brand: Schleich, World of History Classification: Pterosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (11 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan `Takama`Morris, edited by amargasaurus cazaui and Suspsy
Anhanguera was a pterosaur that hails from the Santana Formation in Brazil. It is recognized by two crests that were found on its beak (one on the top, one on the bottom).

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Review: Brachiosaurus (World of History by Schleich)

Genus: Brachiosaurus Brand: Schleich, World of History Classification: Macronaria (basal), Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.9 (12 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan ‘Takama’ Morris, edited by amargasaurus cazaui and Suspsy

Well everyone, it’s time for another Schleich World of History review. This one will cover the 2012 Brachiosaurus. If you have been following my other WoH reviews, you know that 2012 was the year Schleich revamped and renamed their dinosaur line, making smaller versions of models they had made previously, and in some cases, giving them articulated jaws.

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Review: Quetzalcoatlus (World of History by Schleich)

Genus: Quetzalcoatlus Brand: Schleich, World of History Classification: Pterosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.3 (15 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan ‘Takama’ Morris, edited by amargasaurus cazaui and Suspsy
When it comes to pterosaurs, most companies tend to go with the famous Pteranodon for their line of dinosaur figures. Schleich is different in this way as they seem to prefer the much larger Quetzalcoatlus.

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Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Version 1, Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Pachycephalosaurus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Pachycephalosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.9 (12 votes)

Despite my lifelong love of dinosaurs, I never made make a point of acquiring Carnegie Collection figures as a child. I suppose I was far too busy acquiring Lego sets and Ninja Turtles. But when my mother returned from a business trip with the Carnegie Pachycephalosaurus as a gift, I was delighted.

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