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Review: Eurypterid (Eurypterus remipes) (Paleozoic Pals)

Genus: Eurypterus Brand: Paleozoic Pals Classification: Invertebrate Age: Silurian Type: Plush

5 (6 votes)

Eurypterids, popularly known as “sea scorpions” are among the more charismatic of extinct invertebrates, and rightly so. Although they weren’t true scorpions these aquatic arthropods were an extremely successful group of predators that dominated both fresh and saltwater environments between 470–252 million years ago.

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Review: Trilobite (Greenops boothi) (Paleo Pals)

Genus: Greenops Brand: Paleo Pals Classification: Invertebrate, Trilobite Age: Devonian Type: Plush

4.5 (4 votes)

As a dinosaur lover growing up in New York State I often dreamed of digging up a dinosaur in my own back yard, and what child didn’t? I had always hoped that I might uncover a Tyrannosaurus skull, a new species, or at least a tooth!

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Review: Torvosaurus (Deluxe Prehistoric Collection by CollectA)

Genus: Torvosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Megalosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.5 (17 votes)

While Allosaurus has been a long time favorite among Jurassic theropods there has been a growing fan base for the large megalosaurid genus, Torvosaurus. The genus has now become popular enough that whenever wish list discussions about what toy makers should release next come up it’s always mentioned.

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Review: Andrewsarchus (CollectA)

Genus: Andrewsarchus Brand: CollectA Classification: Mammal Age: Eocene Type: Figurine

4.6 (31 votes)

Andrewsarchus mongoliensis could be thought of as the mammalian equivalent of Spinosaurus in that it was a gigantic carnivore known only from scant remains. Namely, a single skull discovered in Mongolia by the legendary Roy Chapman Andrews in 1923. Once thought to have been a mesonychid, Andrewsarchus has since been determined to be an artiodactyl, and thus related to entelodonts, hippos, and whales.

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Review: Triceratops (original version)(Wild Safari by, Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Triceratops Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Chasmosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.3 (10 votes)

When it comes to iconic dinosaurs, even after the rise of Velociraptor and Spinosaurus from Jurassic Park fame, Triceratops is placed towards the top of the list along with Tyrannosaurus Rex and Stegosaurus.

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Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Recur)

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

4 (25 votes)

Thanks to Recur for the review sample.
Earlier this year I filmed myself unboxing a delivery of Recur figures on Youtube. The video received a whopping 5,000 views in two months demonstrating that unboxing videos really are popular, aren’t they! Suspsy has already reviewed some of these Recur figures on the Dinotoyblog, and he has more in the pipeline, so watch this space for more.

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Review: Smilodon (Prehistoric Life Collection by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Smilodon Brand: Prehistoric Life, Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Cat, Mammal Age: Pleistocene Type: Figurine

4.4 (12 votes)

Review and photographs by Quentin Brendel (aka Pachyrhinosaurus), edited by Suspsy
Smilodon, the notorious sabre-toothed cat, has been included in dinosaur toy sets for decades. It’s often depicted in the likeness of a modern tiger, probably in part due to its common name being “sabre-toothed tiger.” On the contrary, this cat wasn’t closely related to tigers, belonging to a now-extinct subfamily of felidae: Machairodontinae.

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Review: Metriacanthosaurus (Prehistoric World by CollectA)

Genus: Metriacanthosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.9 (18 votes)

Before I get on with this review I would just like to mention that a couple days ago, July 16th 2016, was my five year anniversary on the Dinosaur Toy Blog. On that day five years ago my review for the AAA woolly rhinoceros was posted by blog owner Dr.

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Review: Euoplocephalus (AAA)

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

3.9 (7 votes)

Review and photographs by Indohyus, edited by Suspsy
Ankylosaurs are often a popular group for toy companies to make. Like armoured tanks on legs, complete with a powerful club on the tail, these are very eye-catching and attractive to young children. As was the case with today’s review subject: Euoplocephalus by AAA, a toy company that was readily available when I was five years old or so.

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Review: Dimetrodon (The First Giants by Schleich)

Genus: Dimetrodon Brand: Schleich, World of History Classification: Pelycosaur Age: Permian Type: Figurine

3.5 (15 votes)

Review and photos by Takama, edited by Suspsy
Over the years, Schleich made many different creatures for their prehistoric line, but not once had they ever made something hailing from the Paleozoic era, not even a Dimetrodon. However, in 2016, they rectified this by not only releasing a Dimetrodon, but also a Dunkleosteus as well, making them the first Paleozoic models for the company.

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Review: Mosasaurus (Recur)

Genus: Mosasaurus Brand: Recur Classification: Mosasaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.4 (27 votes)

My next Recur review will be that colossal tyrant of the deep, Mosasaurus hoffmannii. In stark contrast to its terrestrial counterpart, T. rex, Mosasaurus had both poor binocular vision and a poor sense of smell.

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Review: Barapasaurus (The First Giants by Schleich)

Genus: Barapasaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.1 (15 votes)

Now here’s a dinosaur you don’t see every day. In fact, until this model was announced I had never even heard of the “big-legged lizard” and assuming you might not have either we’ll do a short introduction. Barapasaurus is a genus of sauropod that was discovered in India and lived in the early Jurassic.

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There is something comforting about vintage paleoart. I used to have (still have?) trading cards that feature some of the…

I am going to definitely look for them. I never see them at Walmart, though. Where do you find yours?

Great review of an amazing figure. 5 stars!

You are making it hard for me to not revamp my collection to focus on miniatures as previously discussed! LOL.…

I'm very fond of miniature figures, especially as shelf space has become more limited in recent years. It's kind of…

This is my second favorite toy in the Hammond Collection.

Review: Eurypterid (Eurypterus remipes) (Paleozoic Pals)

Review: Trilobite (Greenops boothi) (Paleo Pals)

Review: Torvosaurus (Deluxe Prehistoric Collection by CollectA)

Review: Andrewsarchus (CollectA)

Review: Triceratops (original version)(Wild Safari by, Safari Ltd.)

Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Recur)

Review: Smilodon (Prehistoric Life Collection by Safari Ltd)

Review: Metriacanthosaurus (Prehistoric World by CollectA)

Review: Euoplocephalus (AAA)

Review: Dimetrodon (The First Giants by Schleich)

Review: Mosasaurus (Recur)

Review: Barapasaurus (The First Giants by Schleich)

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