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Review: Triceratops (Dead) (Collecta)

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

4.7 (14 votes)

For many collectors, young and old, part of the appeal of dinosaur figures – perhaps even their primary appeal – is that they help render long-lost worlds as exciting and vibrant as the one around us today. They bring to life creatures known only from rocks in a vivid, three dimensional, colourful and exciting way.

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Review: Therizinosaurus (CollectA)

Genus: Therizinosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Therizinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.3 (20 votes)

When it comes to dinosaurs, I believe there are essentially two attributes that attract us. They are either fearsome, or fancy. The fearsome ones are easy enough to spot, bearing a great deal of menace and lethality. Others may seem less terrifying, but fall into the “fancy” category.

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Review: Dimetrodon (Salvat)

Genus: Dimetrodon Brand: Salvat Classification: Pelycosaur Age: Permian Type: Figurine, Knock-off

1.6 (7 votes)

Review by Ikessauro

For those who don’t know me, I’m Patrick, a member of the DTF, AKA “Ikessauro”. I live in Brazil and started collecting dinosaurs about 6 or 7 years ago. Back then the best dino figures I could find around here were the ones from Salvat collection.

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Review: Baryonyx (The Lost World: Jurassic Park by Kenner)

Genus: Baryonyx Brand: Jurassic Park, Kenner Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

3.3 (12 votes)

In the world of toy dinosaurs few have suffered like the Baryonyx. Despite repeated attempts to fashion a model of this spinosaurid, only one can be said to have been successful and it was the first ever produced, the Invicta 1989 figure.

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Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Acrocanthosaurus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.1 (30 votes)

With the 2012 release of the highly anticipated Wild Safari Acrocanthosaurus, I thought it only fitting to do a review on the older Carnegie model, which I have only just recently been able to obtain. Acrocanthosaurus was an early Cretaceous relative of theropods such as Carcharodontosaurus and Giganotosaurus.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Running) (Papo)

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

3.2 (22 votes)

So – and forgive me if you’ve heard this already – Papo have a new T. rex out for 2012. And now, finally, we’ve all got the chance to get our greasy paws on one. Although most of you probably decided a long time ago whether or not you were going to grab one of these, hopefully this review will be useful for the very few still sitting on the fence…

There’s one thing always worth remembering about Papo – they’ve never claimed any sort of scientific authority or authenticity.

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Review: Quetzalcoatlus (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Quetzalcoatlus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Pterosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.8 (11 votes)

Last time I had a stab at reviewing a Carnegie Collection pterosaur (the Pteranodon), I didn’t have much nice to say about its aesthetic appearance. One might say I was downright rude. Bearing in mind that the Pteranodon was an early release, it would be fair for us to expect some significant improvements by the mid-nineties when the next Carnegie pterosaur was released.

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Review: Dilophosaurus (Boston Museum of Science Collection by Battat)

Genus: Dilophosaurus Brand: Battat Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.7 (11 votes)

Before I begin my review of this figure, I would like to confess something. I’m a bit terrified writing this. It took me a fair bit of effort to work up the gumption to write for this blog to begin with, but now I’m trying to tackle a dinosaur toy heavyweight… one of the legendary Battat figures.

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Review: Allosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Genus: Allosaurus Brand: Antediluvia, David Krentz Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.5 (10 votes)

Photos by Dan and Jeremy
Although David’s 1:72 scale Antediluvian series has been graced with a few exotic species, he’s giving plenty of love to the classics as well. His considerable talents often present the animal in a new and exciting light, such as the rare uplifted Stegosaurus or surprisingly common closed-jawed theropods.

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Review: Ceratosaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Ceratosaurus Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.4 (28 votes)

Ceratosaurus is the other new Wild Safari theropod for 2012. Unlike Acrocanthosaurus, which is a brand new addition to the range, this Ceratosaurus replaces an older, now retired sculpt that was actually one of the best of the ‘old wave’ Wild Safari dinosaur toys.

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Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Acrocanthosaurus Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Allosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (32 votes)

Safari are first out of the gate this year with no fewer than four new-for-2012 Wild Safari dinosaurs already available. This Acrocanthosaurus is one of them, and it’s easy to see it becoming the most popular of the bunch – not just because it’s a fearsome-looking, spectacular theropod, but also thanks to Safari capturing that so well in an excellent sculpt.

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Review: Parasaurolophus (adult and baby)(CollectA)

Genus: Parasaurolophus Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Hadrosaur, Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.3 (9 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan Morris (‘Takama’), edited by Plesiosauria.
This familiar dinosaurian staple requires no introduction. Here we have CollectA’s standard-sized reproduction of this mighty horned hadrosaur, plus a baby for good measure. These CollectA figures were produced when the company was first venturing into the dinosaur toy market, so I’m willing to forgive many of its faults.

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Great review of an OK figure. One of the worst figures from hoalongood, yet a good one overall. 4 stars!

Good to see a review from you again! I don't really like this figure but was feeling generous since HLG…

Thanks for the comment! You might be right about the scale, I'll look into it and correct the review.

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Thank you for reviewing them. Even some Allosaurs in the 90's were slightly more accurate, but we can't judge HG…

Review: Triceratops (Dead) (Collecta)

Review: Therizinosaurus (CollectA)

Review: Dimetrodon (Salvat)

Review: Baryonyx (The Lost World: Jurassic Park by Kenner)

Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Running) (Papo)

Review: Quetzalcoatlus (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd)

Review: Dilophosaurus (Boston Museum of Science Collection by Battat)

Review: Allosaurus (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Review: Ceratosaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Acrocanthosaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Parasaurolophus (adult and baby)(CollectA)

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