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Review: Spinosaurus (Papo)

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

3.2 (29 votes)

Today we will be thoroughly looking over the Papo Spinosaurus– He is quite well loved in the dinosaur and Jurassic park communities, so I hope I don’t dampen spirits too much with my somewhat critical review. As for Spinosaurus itself, it was an extremely large theropod dinosaur that lived in northern Africa about 100 million years ago.

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Review: Ankylosaurus (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Ankylosaurus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Ankylosaur, Ankylosaurid, Thyreophoran Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.7 (27 votes)

I’m pleased to announce that the Dinosaur Toy Blog recently received a number of review samples representing the entire Carnegie Collection, courtesy of Safari Ltd. So, prepare yourself for a Carnegie Collection bonanza of reviews over the next few weeks! We’ve already reviewed the two exciting 2009 additions to the Carnegie collection, the Spinosaurus and Tylosaurus, so now it’s time to look at some of the other existing models in the line.

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

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

4.3 (20 votes)

The abelisaurid Carnotaurus was a peculiar theropod from Late Cretaceous Patagonia which survived up until the demise of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. At 30 feet long, Carnotaurus was likely a top predator in its ecosystem. The name means “flesh bull” and refers to the two wing-like brow horns protruding above the eyes and the animal’s characteristically short, deep skull.

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Review: Sauropelta (Replica-Saurus by Schleich)

Genus: Sauropelta Brand: Schleich Classification: Ankylosaur, Nodosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.1 (11 votes)

Sauropelta was a basal nodosaurid from the Early Cretaceous of North America, dating to around 115 million years ago. The name means “lizard shield”, pertaining to its intricate body armor. Compared to later, larger armored dinosaurs like Ankylosaurus, Sauropelta was a relatively small animal at roughly 16.5 feet long.

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Review: Amebelodon (Prehistoric Life Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Amebelodon Brand: Prehistoric Life, Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Elephant, Mammal Age: Miocene Type: Figurine

4.3 (30 votes)

Amebelodon was a genus of prehistoric proboscidean which evolved along the Gulf Coast of North America roughly 10 million years ago during the late Miocene, eventually migrating to Asia via the Bering Land Bridge which would have connected Alaska and Russia.

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Review: Tylosaurus (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Tylosaurus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Mosasaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.5 (25 votes)

The second new addition for the Carnegie Collection in 2009 is a mosasaur – the ferocious Tylosaurus. Mosasaurs are a real rarity in toy form so this is an exciting release! The figure might be considered a replacement for the now retired Carnegie Collection Mosasaurus.

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Review: Cladoselache (Kaiyodo series 1)

Genus: Cladoselache Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Fish, Shark Age: Devonian Type: Figurine

4.6 (18 votes)

Edited by Dinotoyblog, photos by Halichoeres
Ah, Cladoselache. The first shark! How exciting. Up for review today is the first rendition of the first shark, made by Kaiyodo.

Cladoselache is believed to be a very agile and swift predator – this is very well represented in this replica.

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Review: Spinosaurus (2009) (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Spinosaurus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.3 (32 votes)

Review by Dan Liebman of Dan’s Dinosaurs, photographs by Dinotoyblog
In 2009, Safari released what they are hoping will be the definitive replacement of their original Carnegie Spinosaurus figure. The original, which bears the classic “Sail-backed Allosaurus” appearance, has seen two variants in color.

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Review: Huayangosaurus (Dinotales series 7 by Kaiyodo)

Genus: Huayangosaurus Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

4.5 (11 votes)

This spikey Chinese stegosaur is hugely detailed for such a tiny figure (about 8 cm long). Kaiyodo has this down to an art and their figures are often tiny but very detailed and highly accurate. The Huayangosaurus figure is part of Kayodo’s Dinotales line, specifically from Series 7, the most recent release.

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Review: Pteranodon longiceps (Bullyland)

Genus: Pteranodon Brand: Bullyland Classification: Pterosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.8 (8 votes)

One of several Pteranodon figures from Bullyland. This figure appears to represent P. longiceps and contrasts with Bully’s smaller P. sternbergi figures (one reviewed previously: here)

Notice the metal ring attached to the back so you can hang this figure for display.

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Review: Iguanodon (Walking with Dinosaurs by Toyway)

Genus: Iguanodon Brand: Toyway, Walking with Dinosaurs Classification: Iguanodont (basal), Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.5 (16 votes)

Although a full review will be added in time, I just had to highlight the hind feet on this figure. As you can see below, they look more like alien feet than dinosaur feet; the four pedestal-like toes seem out of place on an Iguanodon sculpt that is otherwise very accurate.

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Review: Edmontosaurus (Schleich)

Genus: Edmontosaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Hadrosaur, Ornithopod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.2 (30 votes)

Review and photos by Stefan Schröder (alias Libraraptor)
It is time to pay tribute to a real classic: Schleich 1997 Edmontosaurus! Being a huge figure indeed, its size hits the eye immediately. It can compete with the 12 years younger Spinosaurus effortless: 26 centimetres long and 17 centimetres tall, it definitely is one of the larger hadrosaur reconstructions out there.

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Have not seen the Suchomimus model yet .. as far as the Ampelousaurus ... had it not been for HG's…

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@dinotoyblog i found one of these at the flea market recently(despite the hands and feet) i really like the pose…

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nice little figure. 5 stars

Review: Spinosaurus (Papo)

Review: Ankylosaurus (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd)

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

Review: Sauropelta (Replica-Saurus by Schleich)

Review: Amebelodon (Prehistoric Life Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Tylosaurus (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd)

Review: Cladoselache (Kaiyodo series 1)

Review: Spinosaurus (2009) (Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd)

Review: Huayangosaurus (Dinotales series 7 by Kaiyodo)

Review: Pteranodon longiceps (Bullyland)

Review: Iguanodon (Walking with Dinosaurs by Toyway)

Review: Edmontosaurus (Schleich)

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