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Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Tsukuda Hobby Collection)

3.6 (8 votes)

Among the many prehistoric toys of the 1980s’ were the distinctive dinosaurs of the Tsukuda Hobby Collection. I vividly recall coming across them at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto back in 1989 (I think) when it was showcasing the then-spectacular animatronics of Dinamation.

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Review: Velocirapteryx (Jurassic Park: Chaos Effect by Kenner)

Genus: Velocirapteryx Brand: Jurassic Park, Kenner, monster Classification: Fictional, Theropod Type: Action Figure

3.9 (14 votes)

Review and photographs by Paleona
Before the advent of “Indominus rex“ in Jurassic World, a horde of “genetically mutated dinos gone bad” rampaged the 90’s. Scientists tampering with dinosaur DNA created horrific, “ultra-ferocious” hybrid dinosaurs! Or so the tag line for this crazy toy line states.

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Review: Argentinosaurus (CollectA)

Genus: Argentinosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Sauropod, Titanosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (26 votes)

With an estimated length of over 30 metres and a weight of 70 to 90 tons, Argentinosaurus was definitely one of the biggest dinosaurs, although it remains unclear as to whether or not it was *the* biggest.

CollectA’s 2012 Argentinosaurus stands 18 cm tall and measures 22 cm long.

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Review: Kentrosaurus (Tyco)

Genus: Kentrosaurus Brand: Tyco Classification: Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Action Figure

4.5 (4 votes)

Review and photographs by Paleona
Back in the late 80’s / early 90’s, pre-Jurassic Park, the Tyco dinosaurs were among the first dinosaur action figures. Tyco first released their dinosaur toys as a Dino-Riders toy line, but the Smithsonian Institution later hired Tyco to release a museum quality line of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals under their name.

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Review: Dimetrodon (Tyco)

Genus: Dimetrodon Brand: Tyco Classification: Pelycosaur Age: Permian Type: Action Figure

3.5 (4 votes)

Review and photographs by “Paleona”
Another gem from the Tyco Smithsonian line of toys is the Dimetrodon. Everyone’s favorite synapsid features a simple, but fun action feature and a charming disposition.

This squatty little creature measures about 7.7″ (19.5cm) long and 4.5″ (11.4cm) tall.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

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

4.9 (36 votes)

It is with a heavy heart that I write my next review because as most of you are probably aware a dear member of our community and master paleo-artist Dan Lorusso has passed away. Even though this model was sculpted by Greg Wenzel it is Dan Lorusso that we have to thank for many of the old Battat models as well as the resurrection of the Battat series and its new sculpts and new paint jobs.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Lego Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

4.8 (24 votes)

“Hear ye, hear ye, fellow dinosaur lovers! Queen Dr. Bella Bricking is here, and at my side stands my loyal and brave companion, Lady Beth Buildit.”
“I asked you not to call me that, Doc.”
“I cheerfully apologize, dear Beth. Now, can you guess what dinosaur we’ll be reviewing today?”
“Well gee, let me think.

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Review: Carnotaurus (Mini Dinosaur Collection by Schleich)

Genus: Carnotaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.2 (16 votes)

Schleich is a company that many of us love to hate. Although all Schleich models are of pretty high quality, especially in the detail work, they’re usually too garish and inaccurate for most of our tastes. This makes Schleich a frustrating company to get behind because with a bit more attention to anatomical accuracy they could be a stellar company.

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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.

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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.

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Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Deluxe Prehistoric Collection by CollectA)

Genus: Acrocanthosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.6 (40 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.

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@dinotoyblog I used to have this as a child, donated it to a nursery years and years ago

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hahaha...if only I had the space!

Oops! Fixed it. I always get the order mixed up between Iguanodon and Megalosaurus.

Great review of a charming figure. 4 stars!

Second named dinosaur, to be exact!

A magnificent figure - the BEST Brachiosaurus made!!! 5***** Another "Grand Slam" for the gang at HLG!!!! :-)

Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Tsukuda Hobby Collection)

Review: Velocirapteryx (Jurassic Park: Chaos Effect by Kenner)

Review: Argentinosaurus (CollectA)

Review: Kentrosaurus (Tyco)

Review: Dimetrodon (Tyco)

Review: Tyrannosaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (DINO by Lego)

Review: Carnotaurus (Mini Dinosaur Collection by Schleich)

Review: Amargasaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Review: Carnotaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Review: Triceratops (Sideshow Dinosauria)

Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Deluxe Prehistoric Collection by CollectA)

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