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Review: Kelenken (Deluxe model by CollectA)

Genus: Kelenken Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Bird, Theropod Age: Miocene Type: Figurine

4.6 (22 votes)

This year’s new Collecta figures represent a huge leap forward from their rather ugly forebears, and one of the most handsome in the lineup is this sizeable model of the phorusrhacid ‘terror bird’ Kelenken guillermoi, released as part of the ‘Deluxe’ range.

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Review: Polacanthus (Walking With Dinosaurs by Toyway)

Genus: Polacanthus Brand: Toyway, Walking with Dinosaurs Classification: Ankylosaur, Nodosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.6 (13 votes)

From a bygone age in which Toyway still made half-decent dinosaur figures comes this spiky beast, their rendition of the British ankylosaur Polacanthus, part of their terrifyingly collectible figure line originally released to accompany the TV series Walking With Dinosaurs (and long since discontinued).

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Review: Kaprosuchus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Kaprosuchus Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Crocodile Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.7 (22 votes)

Recently described in 2009, Kaprosuchus is one of the latest additions to the extensive and continuously growing roster of known toothy prehistoric devilry. And that means nothing but good things for us paleo toy fans! With a name which aptly translates to “boar crocodile” (for obvious reasons), the 20 foot Kaprosuchus was an interesting terrestrial crocodyliform from Cretaceous Africa.

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Review: Ceratosaurus (Replica-Saurus by Schleich)

Genus: Ceratosaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.8 (46 votes)

The famous Jurassic predator Allosaurus coexisted with its smaller, though likely equally fearsome relative Ceratosaurus during the Late Jurassic. Fossils of Ceratosaurus (“horned lizard”) have been recovered from numerous localities in North America, Africa, and Southern Europe.

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Review: Camarasaurus (The Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Camarasaurus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Macronaria (basal), Sauropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.4 (18 votes)

The Late Jurassic landscape of North America would not have been complete without its most abundant sauropod resident, Camarasaurus. Meaning “chambered lizard” due to its chambered vertebrae, Camarasaurus was among the earliest sauropod genera to be described in detail, likely due to the fact that its discovery occurred right in the middle of the famous “Bone Wars” between American paleontologists Edward D.

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Review: Spinosaurus (Furuta)

Genus: Spinosaurus Brand: Furuta Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.9 (7 votes)

Ever since it starred in a certain film in 2001, Spinosaurus has found its way into the hearts and minds of the general public and fanboys. Featured killing a sub-adult Tyrannosaurus in the movie, Spinosaurus has gained a reputation of being ferocious and omnipotent.

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Review: Kitadaniryu (Kaiyodo Animatales Series 6)

Genus: Kitadaniryu Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.2 (6 votes)

After the release of a certain film having to do with dinosaurs in 1993, dromaeosaurs have captured the public imagination. While some are famous, such as the notorious Velociraptor and Utahraptor, there are many more obscure species as well. Kitadaniryu is a very mysterious dinosaur, as there is very little information about it available.

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Review: Edmontosaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Edmontosaurus Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Hadrosaur, Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.5 (31 votes)

It has been said that if one simply dropped into the middle of late Cretaceous North America, the massive herds of hadrosaurs are likely one of the first sights to see. Despite their prevalence, the so-called “duckbill” dinosaurs are extremely underrepresented in the dinosaur toy market.

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Review: Plateosaurus (Bullyland mini)

Genus: Plateosaurus Brand: Bullyland Classification: Prosauropod Age: Triassic Type: Figurine

3.7 (3 votes)

Edited by Dinotoyblog
A short review of a small dinosaur toy figure (this one is only 9 cm long and 3.5 cm tall). I really love dinosaur toys when they are of monochrome plainness. I also love small and detailed dinosaur toys. So, of course I love this little yellow fellow.

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Review: Spinosaurus (Soft Model by Favorite Co. Ltd.)

Genus: Spinosaurus Brand: Favorite Co. Ltd. Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (4 votes)

Favorite’s ‘Soft Model’ series is the affordable, plastic-toy counterpart to their more expensive range of ‘Desktop’ polyresin statues, and gains frequent favour for the models’ modern look and the fact that the carnivores stand on their own two feet. So it is with the latest addition to the line, this Spinosaurus.

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Review: Parasaurolophus (skeleton) (Dino Horizons by COG Ltd)

Genus: Parasaurolophus Brand: COG Ltd., Dino Horizons Classification: Hadrosaur, Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Skeletal

4.6 (5 votes)

Now here’s a company whose products have yet to experience the nerdy scrutiny of the Dinosaur Toy Blog. COG Ltd, manufacturers of educational toys, produce a line of dinosaur-themed gubbins named ‘Dino Horizons‘ (beware: site contains horribly inaccurate life restorations and the phrase “T-Rex”.

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Review: Saichania (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

Genus: Saichania Brand: Antediluvia, David Krentz Classification: Ankylosaur, Ankylosaurid, Thyreophoran Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.4 (7 votes)

“Saichania” is Mongolian for “beautiful one.” Admittedly, this is not the sort of title one expects to find among ankylosaurs. After all, they don’t quite have the sleek and decorative appearance of other thyreophorans like Kentrosaurus, nor the poise and majesty of the classic Stegosaurus.

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Review: Kelenken (Deluxe model by CollectA)

Review: Polacanthus (Walking With Dinosaurs by Toyway)

Review: Kaprosuchus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Ceratosaurus (Replica-Saurus by Schleich)

Review: Camarasaurus (The Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Spinosaurus (Furuta)

Review: Kitadaniryu (Kaiyodo Animatales Series 6)

Review: Edmontosaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Plateosaurus (Bullyland mini)

Review: Spinosaurus (Soft Model by Favorite Co. Ltd.)

Review: Parasaurolophus (skeleton) (Dino Horizons by COG Ltd)

Review: Saichania (Antediluvia Collection)(David Krentz)

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