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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: Triceratops (Sideshow Dinosauria)

Genus: Triceratops Brand: Sideshow Collectibles Classification: Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Desktop Model

4.4 (8 votes)

Review by Dan – DansDinosaurs.com
Photos by Dan and Robban

Now that everyone and their mother owns a Sideshow Tyrant King statue, the clever folks at Sideshow are counting on buyers to look at their giant Tyrannosaurus displays and wonder if anything seems missing. Can you guess?

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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: Mosasaurus (Chomper)(Jurassic World by Hasbro)

Genus: Mosasaurus Brand: Hasbro, Jurassic World Classification: Mosasaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

1.1 (7 votes)

Mosasaurus has finally made it to the big screen in Jurassic World and while it might not be scientific accurate, if you look at it in terms of the cool factor, one could argue that it was the star of the film. Literally and figuratively it is involved in the biggest splashes of action during its screen time.

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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: Triceratops (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Triceratops Brand: Lego Classification: Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

4.6 (8 votes)

“Salutations, fellow dinosaur lovers! I am Dr. Bella Bricking and here with me is Beth Buildit. Time to review another Lego dinosaur!”
“And I’m guessing that opera helmet has something to do with it, Doc?”
“That’s correct, Beth! Today we’ll be looking at the huge and horned Triceratops!”
“Right, horns, I get it.

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Review: Velociraptor (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Velociraptor Brand: Lego Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

4 (9 votes)

“Heads up, fellow dinosaur lovers! Dr. Bella Bricking and Beth Buildit here! Be brave and be alert! Today we’re going to examine a very dangerous Lego dinosaur: Velociraptor! That’s why I’m wearing this protective gear!”
“Doc, that’s a fencing mask.”
“Yes, I know that, Beth.

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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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Review: Pteranodon (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Pteranodon Brand: Lego Classification: Pterosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

4.1 (7 votes)

“Hello again, fellow dinosaur lovers! Dr. Bella Bricking and Beth Buildit here, at your service!”
“What’s up with that flight cap and goggles, Doc?
“Well, Beth, today we’re going to be reviewing that iconic denizen of the Cretaceous skies, the Lego Pteranodon! So I figured I’d dress the part, you know!”
“Ah, gotcha.

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Review: Coelophysis (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Coelophysis Brand: Lego Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Triassic Type: Construction

3.5 (10 votes)

“Hello there, fellow dinosaur lovers! My name is Dr. Bella Bricking and I am the curator of paleontology at the Bricksburg Museum of Natural History. And this is my assistant and friend, ace tracker and wrangler Beth Buildit. It’s so nice to meet all of you!”
“Hey there.”

“Today we shall be embarking on an exciting and educational journey through the amazing world of Lego dinosaurs.

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Review: Amargasaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Review: Carnotaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Review: Triceratops (Sideshow Dinosauria)

Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Deluxe Prehistoric Collection by CollectA)

Review: Gigantoraptor (CollectA)

Review: Mosasaurus (Chomper)(Jurassic World by Hasbro)

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

Review: Triceratops (DINO by Lego)

Review: Velociraptor (DINO by Lego)

Review: Moropus (CollectA)

Review: Pteranodon (DINO by Lego)

Review: Coelophysis (DINO by Lego)

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