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Review: Parasaurolophus (Jasman)

Genus: Parasaurolophus Brand: Jasman Classification: Hadrosaur, Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

1 (6 votes)

I feel compelled to start this review with a bit of a disclaimer and a warning. First off, I want to point out that this is not the type of stuff I normally collect. My tastes are far more refined than that. However, like other intrepid collectors I always end up with a certain amount of bycatch, stuff that comes along with what I actually want but I’m not actually targeting.

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Review: Suchomimus (Mini)(Schleich)

Genus: Suchomimus Brand: Schleich Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.9 (7 votes)

Review and photographs by Rajvinder “IrritatorRaji” Phull, edited by Suspsy
Ever since its discovery in 1997, Suchomimus has never had any difficulty shying away from the public eye, even appearing in the Warpath: Jurassic Park video game only 11 months after it was officially named in November 1998.

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Review: Smilodon (Bullyland)

Genus: Smilodon Brand: Bullyland Classification: Cat, Mammal Age: Pleistocene Type: Figurine

3 (4 votes)

Photographs and review by ‘Resurrection of the dinosaurs,’ edited by Suspsy
Bullyland is well known for its range of prehistoric animal models for an old museum line, which is now sadly discontinued. One week ago, I saw many Bullyland figures put on sale at my local toy shop; there were modern animal figures and some prehistoric ones that are still in production.

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Review: Euoplocephalus (DinoWaurs Survival)

Genus: Euoplocephalus Brand: DinoWaurs Classification: Ankylosaur, Ankylosaurid, Thyreophoran Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Monochrome

3.7 (11 votes)

Photographs and review by Indohyus, edited by Suspsy
Once again I am back to reviewing another of the DinoWaurs line, seeing what is worth hunting for and what is not. With ankylosaurs being described as the tanks of the Mesozoic, it’s unsurprising that a couple would be included in this line.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Safari Ltd Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure, Figurine

2.9 (15 votes)

I first came across this odd T. rex toy early on in my collecting days, in a lot advertised on eBay. I didn’t get that lot but noticed that it kept popping up in lots over and over. It intrigued me but not enough to seek it out.

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Review: Mini-Dino Multi-Pack (“Battle Damage”)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Genus: Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Baryonyx, Carnotaurus, Dilophosaurus, Indominus, Indoraptor, Metriacanthosaurus, Mosasaurus, Pteranodon, Stegosaurus, Stygimoloch, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel, monster Classification: Ceratopsian, Ceratosaur, Chasmosaur, Diplodocoid, Dromaeosaur, Fictional, Mosasaur, Pachycephalosaur, Pterosaur, Sauropod, Spinosaur, Stegosaur, Theropod, Theropod (basal), Thyreophoran, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous, Jurassic Type: Set

4 (14 votes)

Review and photographs by Cretaceous Crab, edited by Suspsy
Let me start out by saying that this pack of figures are obviously part of the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World toy franchise, and likewise, each figure is designed to be a representation of its silver screen counterpart.

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Review: Carnivorous Dinos (Toob by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Acrocanthosaurus, Allosaurus, Baryonyx, Carnotaurus, Dilophosaurus, Dimetrodon, Elasmosaurus, Kronosaurus, Pteranodon, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor Brand: Safari Ltd Classification: Allosaur, Ceratosaur, Dromaeosaur, Pelycosaur, Plesiosaur, Pliosaur, Pterosaur, Theropod, Theropod (basal), Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous, Jurassic, Permian Type: Set, Tube

2.8 (31 votes)

When it comes to tubes of miniatures, or “toobs,” Safari Ltd. remains the undisputed ruler. That said, they haven’t released any new toobs in years, and many of their prehistoric-themed ones are really showing their age. Today we’ll be examining one such example, Carnivorous Dinos, consisting of twelve miniatures representing a veritable Who’s Who of Mesozoic (and one Paleozoic) Meanies.

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Review: Elasmosaurus (DinoWaurs Survival)

Genus: Elasmosaurus Brand: DinoWaurs Classification: Plesiosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Monochrome

4 (8 votes)

Photographs and review by Indohyus, edited by Suspsy
Once again, I am going back into the world of dinosaur trading figures, this time in the form of DinoWaurs survival. One thing I like is the diversity in this line, despite it being only 36 animals in total.

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Review: Dimorphodon (Jurassic World by Hasbro)

Genus: Dimorphodon Brand: Hasbro, Jurassic World Classification: Pterosaur Age: Jurassic Type: Action Figure

1.8 (14 votes)

Surely enough as the seasons change, and time goes by, toys will be forgotten. Such is the case with this one, a 3 year old toy that I got second-hand in a lot of dinosaurs primarily purchased not as a collector, but as a father.

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Review: Straight-Tusked Elephant (Eofauna)

Genus: Palaeoloxodon Brand: Eofauna Classification: Elephant, Mammal Age: Pleistocene, Pliocene Type: Figurine Scale: 1:35

4.9 (35 votes)

Eofauna once again brings their A-game for this release, with astonishingly rich and lifelike details to a stellar prehistoric elephant model.
I must admit, as a kid, I usually overlooked mammals in favor of dinosaurs, reptiles, etc., but even though my preferences still lie with the scaly (and sometimes feathery) folk, I’d be remiss to ignore the impressive fossil record of the mammals, who have their own fair share of oddities, wonders, and sheer giants.

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Review: Psittacosaurus (Conquering the Earth by Schleich)

Genus: Psittacosaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Ceratopsian, Ceratopsian (basal) Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.6 (18 votes)

Review by Amargasaurus cazaui, Edited by Gwangi
In early 2018 Schleich introduced several new models for the year, including a new Psittacosaurus. The model appears to be P. Sibiricus, and is surprisingly well done. Measuring in at just under 5 inches and over 2 inches tall at its highest point, it is a decent sized model.

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Review: Styracosaurus “Gnawhorn” (Plasma Dinosaurs by MegaBloks)

Genus: Styracosaurus Brand: Mega Bloks, Plasma Dinosaurs Classification: Centrosaur, Ceratopsian Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

1.6 (10 votes)

Between 2006 and 2008, Mega Bloks produced a line of small toys called “Plasma Dinosaurs” (and Dragons), which could be assembled and re-assembled with each other. Mega Bloks doesn’t appear to have had scientific accuracy in mind for these little monster figure, but as a child’s toy their in-hand playability is decent enough.

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This is my second favorite toy in the Hammond Collection.

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Good to hear support for more mini-figure reviews, I'll keep doing them! I've been enjoying writing them because they don't…

One of their weakest offerings, yet better than other concavenators commercially available. 4 stars

They've made better figures. I must have all Concavenator figures, so these will probably come home with me.

I too like miniature figure reviews, even more than the standard sized ones! More than half the figures in my…

Agree about the love for minis - definitely saves space! Please keep them coming Gwangi! I wondered if it could…

Glad you're enjoying these reviews then! With everyone gushing over gigantic sauropod models I'm somewhat under the assumption that figures…

Review: Parasaurolophus (Jasman)

Review: Suchomimus (Mini)(Schleich)

Review: Smilodon (Bullyland)

Review: Euoplocephalus (DinoWaurs Survival)

Review: Tyrannosaurus (Safari Ltd.)

Review: Mini-Dino Multi-Pack (“Battle Damage”)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Review: Carnivorous Dinos (Toob by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Elasmosaurus (DinoWaurs Survival)

Review: Dimorphodon (Jurassic World by Hasbro)

Review: Straight-Tusked Elephant (Eofauna)

Review: Psittacosaurus (Conquering the Earth by Schleich)

Review: Styracosaurus “Gnawhorn” (Plasma Dinosaurs by MegaBloks)

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