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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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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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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…

Yes I have been voting 5 stars on them. I have a fondness for miniatures so I tend to rate…

Well if that's you voting five stars on these last two reviews then yeah, I would say you must like…

I like it! With the wonky proportions and size, I wonder if it could function as a juvenile for a…

I may not like it but I'm happy that it has its admirers!

I actually really like this one. The feet are a bit wonky but I like the lean build, pose, and…

Had this as a kid, didn’t really care that he was inaccurate. He served his purpose well as something for…

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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)

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)

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