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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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Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Soft Model Series 1 by Kinto Favorite)

Genus: Pachycephalosaurus Brand: Favorite Co. Ltd., Kinto Classification: Pachycephalosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine Scale: 1:32, 1:33, 1:50

4 (8 votes)

Despite the figure’s small size, there are plenty of fine details to appreciate on this release from Kinto/Favorite’s earlier days.
Favorite Co. Ltd is among the better dinosaur toy producers currently in the market, even though many of their figures are either out of production or exclusive to Japan.

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Review: Dimorphodon (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Attack Pack by Mattel)

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

3.1 (12 votes)

The Attack Pack Dimorphodon represents one of the smaller scale animals produced for the Jurassic World line, with a low price point of about $7.99. From foot to shoulder it only stands about 1 1/4 inches. The wingspan measures 8.5” and it’s about 5” long from nose to tail.

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Review: Allosaurus (Pencil Sharpener by Unknown Company)

Genus: Allosaurus Brand: unknown company Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.5 (13 votes)

Dinosaur products extend far beyond the familiar realms of CollectA, Papo, Safari, and other such companies. From clothing to cereals to shower heads, there’s not much our prehistoric pals can’t sell. Today I’ll be reviewing an Allosaurus that keeps my pencils nice and sharp.

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Review: Juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex (Schleich)

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

4.7 (23 votes)

Just half a year back German company Schleich, infamous amongst collectors for their often awful dinosaur depictions, surprisingly released a bunch of figures that made some collector’s hearts beat faster. Amongst them was a somewhat inaccurate, but nevertheless impressive Tyrannosaurus, rated by some as the best T.

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Review: Stygimoloch (Battle Damage)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Genus: Stygimoloch Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel Classification: Pachycephalosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

3.7 (6 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy
While the award goes to the Carnotaurus for my favorite new theropod in the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom line (if not counting the new hybrid Indoraptor), the award for my new favorite herbivore has to go to the Stygimoloch.

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Review: Carnotaurus (Walt Disney’s Dinosaur by Mattel)

Genus: Carnotaurus Brand: Disney, Mattel Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

2.9 (17 votes)

The 2000 Disney film simply titled Dinosaur was a technological achievement but ultimately a mediocre movie. The history of the film itself is an interesting one and a prime example of how Hollywood meddling can take a great concept and run it to the ground.

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Review: Anomalocaris (Dino Mecard by Sono Kong)

Genus: Anomalocaris Brand: Dino Mecard, Sonokong Classification: Invertebrate Age: Cambrian Type: Figurine

3.2 (6 votes)

Review and photos by bmathison1972, edited by Suspsy
This is a review of the Anomalocaris figure in the Dino Mecard line by the Korean company Sono Kong, in conjunction with Choirock. Figures in this line appear to be based on a TV show and corresponding card game, similar to Dinosaur King or Pokemon.

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Review: Iguanodon ‘Aladar’ (Disney’s Dinosaur by McDonald’s)

Genus: Iguanodon Brand: Disney Classification: Iguanodont (basal), Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

2.1 (8 votes)

Guest Review written by ‘Resurrection of the dinosaurs.’, edited by Suspsy.
A wide variety of dinosaur movies have been released over the decades, often accompanied by merchandise such as toys and games among others. One such movie is Disney’s Dinosaur, released back in 2000.

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Review: Discovery Kids Smart Animals Cretaceous Pack (Jakks)

Genus: Protoceratops, Tyrannosaurus Brand: Discovery Kids, Jakks Classification: Ceratopsian, Ceratopsian (basal), Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Set

2.1 (8 votes)

Photographs and review by Indohyus, edited by Suspsy
Nearly two years ago (tempus fugit!), I posted a review on the Discovery Kids smart animal four set and mentioned there were other sets released along with the four pack. Today, we look at the Cretaceous two pack, containing two species from the Late Cretaceous, the famed Tyrannosaurus rex and the ceratopsian Protoceratops.

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Review: Triceratops ‘Doyle’ (Age of the Dinosaurs by PNSO)

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

3.9 (17 votes)

Review and photos by Apatosaurus3232, edited by Suspsy
With the recent news of PNSO coming back from the dead, I figured it was time to review their Triceratops ‘Doyle’ model. This beauty was sculpted by the incredible Zhao Chuang. Doyle is meant to be a complementary piece to their Tyrannosaurus Wilson model.

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Review: Gomphotherium (CollectA)

Genus: Gomphotherium Brand: CollectA Classification: Elephant, Mammal Age: Miocene, Pliocene Type: Figurine

4.9 (17 votes)

Review and photos by Bokisaurus, edited by Suspsy
The family Proboscidea has a long and very diverse history. The group is perhaps most famous for their trunks and tusks, with some growing to astounding shapes and sizes. Today, only one family from this once mighty group remains: Elephantidae, consisting of only three species.

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

Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Soft Model Series 1 by Kinto Favorite)

Review: Dimorphodon (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Attack Pack by Mattel)

Review: Allosaurus (Pencil Sharpener by Unknown Company)

Review: Juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex (Schleich)

Review: Stygimoloch (Battle Damage)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Review: Carnotaurus (Walt Disney’s Dinosaur by Mattel)

Review: Anomalocaris (Dino Mecard by Sono Kong)

Review: Iguanodon ‘Aladar’ (Disney’s Dinosaur by McDonald’s)

Review: Discovery Kids Smart Animals Cretaceous Pack (Jakks)

Review: Triceratops ‘Doyle’ (Age of the Dinosaurs by PNSO)

Review: Gomphotherium (CollectA)

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