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Luke Stacks
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Posting my figurine collection. #dinotoys #mammaltoys #marinereptoys #stemmammaltoys #pterotoys #tetrapodtoys #birdtoys from #pnso #haolonggood #collecta #safariltd #papo #eofauna #bullyland #botm
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my friend Dave from college sells this one
June 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Today's figure of the day is a dinogorgon from Schleich! It is cool to think of these weird predators as our ancestors.
A dinogorgon figurine poses on a box. This therapsid features powerful jaws and large fangs, tensed 5 fingered limbs, and a short tail. The figure is depicted hairless.
February 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Today's figure of the day is Huayangosaurus, made by Haolonggood. This figure is teeny tiny at 1/35 scale, and the paint job has a few stains from an overenthusiastic wash. Another in my small but growing collection from the Shaximiao formation.
A Huayangosaurus figure stands on a box. This stegosaurian dinosaur is depicted with shoulder spikes as well as 16 rows of plates on its back. The plates are not as wide as those of Stegosaurus. The tail (often called a thagomizer) has four spikes on it. The Huayangosaurus is tilting its neck down as if to feed on low vegetation.
February 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Today's figure of the day is Nemicolopterus, an indeterminate species of pterosaur from China. Is it a juvenile or adult? We aren't sure because some pterosaurs had fused bones earlier in their development. This little figure used to be very rare, but then PNSO made another run.
A nemicolopterus figure sits on a box. This pterosaur model has no head crest but a long head (as long as the body) and short tail. It is posed with all four limbs touching the ground, the wings folded back, and head inclined.
February 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Todays's figure of the day is Lythronax, from Creative Beast! This was a midsized Tyrannosaurid that probably loved to eat Diabloceratops. Luckily, Creative Beast also made some Diabloceratops babies so you can recreate that spectacle at home.
A Lythronax action figure stands on a box. This tyrannosaurid dinosaur has a large head and prominent jaw, small preorbital horns, and small two-fingered arms. This dinosaur was painted with a sandy camouflage suitable for brush, which may not match the wet seasonal environment of the Wahweap formation.
February 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Today's figure of the day is a Sinraptor from Vitae. I can't get this toy to stand properly and Vitae made a lot of choices that i would not have. It is frankly too textured, or maybe textured without reason. But i love the Shaximiao formation and try to pick up whatever i can from it.
A figure of Sinraptor is propped up against a box. This therapod dinosaur is depicted with short, three-clawed hands, small dorsal spines, no lips, and an overall weathered appearance. One leg is planted while the other trails behind. The tail sways in an s-curve.
February 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Today's figure of the day is this Tethyshadros pair from Wild Past! The main appeal is the miniature size, fitting for an island dwarf.
A pair of Tethyshadros sit on a box. This ornithiscian dinosaur was an island dwarf but otherwise has a typical hadrosaur body plan. One sits with forelimbs spread in front, back limbs sprawled to one side. The other stands on hind limbs, lifting its head to bellow.
February 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Today's figure of the day is Nigersaurus, made by Safari Ltd. This sauropod has such a bizarre head. There are some proportional issues with this figure, but it sure beats the collecta and Mattel versions. It has a strange dignity.
A figurine of a Nigersaurus stands on a box. This small sauropod dinosaur has a unique head shaped like the end of a vacuum cleaner, lined with hundreds of tiny teeth.
February 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Today's figure of the day is a Hyaenodon made by Safari Ltd. What a fearsome brute.
A model toy of a Hyaenodon strides on a box. This four legged carnivorous mammal has a large head and long front teeth and is superficially similar to hyenas today, even though they are not closely related.
February 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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it's been a minute since i posted a figure of the day. Here is a Mastodonsaurus, a Triassic temnospondyl that grew to 20 feet. Manufacturer is Bullyland. This is a highly coveted figure in my little community. I like it because I think it looks like hypnotoad.
A figure of a Mastodonsaurus sits on a box. This amphibian-like creature has four limbs, a thick tail, and a large mouth. Bumps on its head indicate where the skull has holes to make room for the gigantic tusks in its lower jaw. The head is marked with several bulbous patches to indicate sensory organs.
January 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Today's figure of the day is a Zhuchengtitan made by Meng. Even though some companies have started putting out huge sauropods, it's nice to have a few at a smaller scale.
A miniature figure of Zhuchengtitan rests on a table. This sauropod dinosaur features a long neck, bulky torso, and pillarlike feet.
January 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Todays's figure of the day is a Gastornis from Safari Ltd. This large flightless bird was once believed to be a fearsome predator but many now think it was more likely to be vegetarian.
A model figure of Gastornis stands on a table. This flightless bird has a large, imposing beak, tiny wings, and big powerful feet. The model has the head posed downward as if foraging. The legs are featherless.
January 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Today's figure of the day is a Boobook owl made by Science and Nature. I am a big fan of the exaggerated eyes and splotchy chest daubs.
A figure of a boobook owl stands on a book. This owl has dramatic feathering around the eyes, making them seem recessed, and dsppled coloring on the chest.
January 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Today's figure is this Carnegie collection Caudipteryx. I missed out on most of the really cool carnegies and now they are hard to find for a good price. This weird little dude is a joy (there is also a toob version from safari ltd proper that is a different sculpt).
A model caudipteryx crows on a book. This dinosaur figure has a long neck, pointy beak, large eyes, and outspread feathered arms. The long legs are bare, but the tail ends in an impressive fan.
January 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Today's figure of the day is a dodo from safari ltd. Apparently this depiction is a little rounder than they got in their natural habitat, but most images of dodos were made of overfed birds in captivity.
A figure of a dodo is posed facing sunset. This extinct bird has a large curved beak, a round body, wimpy wings, and a floofy tail.
December 19, 2024 at 8:16 PM
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Today's figure of the day is this Qianzhousaurus from Safari Ltd. My favorite features on this model are the lower legs and the bright yet muddy coloratio .
A figure of Qianzhousaurus stands on a table. This therapod dinosaur has a long, thin head with pre and postorbital bosses, a medium length neck, small two-fingered hands, and long lean legs.
December 18, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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Today's figure of the day is Acrocanthosaurus from PNSO. It's great to have a dinosaur from my state (Maryland). This one is pretty big and very detailed, but the lipless mouth gives it a big overbite when the mouth is closed.
A model Acrocanthosaurus strides across a record cover. This therapod dinosaur is best known for the tall ridge on its back and small ones over its eyes. This figure is posed walking right foot forward, mouth open, hands hanging down
December 17, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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Today's figure is Brighstoneus, a hadrosauriform dinosaur from the exciting Wessex formation on the Isle of Wight. Another prancing dinosaur and just a cute model, short and sweet. Made by CollectA
A model of Brighstoneus prances in the sunlight. This four legged dinosaur has smaller forelimbs with five digits, and longer hind limbs with three digits. The tail is roughly the length of the body. Its head is raised, alert but not alarmed. Brighstoneus has a closed mouth and a cute beak.
December 16, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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Today i am featuring this Pachyrhinosaurus from Battat. I own many figures of his dinosaur but like this pose the best because it captures the animal ready to launch against a rival. #dinotoys
A Pachyrhinosaurus figure stands on a record cover. This ceratopsian is known for its large nasal boss and epiparietal horns. This figure is posed with its head lurching forward, front legs braced for collision.
December 13, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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Today's figure is Helicoprion from PNSO. Though similar to a shark in reconstruction, this is a chimera fish. Most of the body is pure guesswork because cartilage is not preserved. But those saw-like teeth are found all over the world.
A toy model of Helicoprion rests on a table. This extinct cartilaginous fish is best known for its "tooth whorl", a semicircular wheel of teeth on the lower jaw used for crushing shells. It has a long snout for its nares.
December 12, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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Today's figure of tue day is this Argentinosaurus from Haolonggood! Easily the largest dino toy i own, absolutely dwarfs even the other sauropods. The level of detail is astonishing. #dinotoys
Close up of the head of Argentinosaurus, which i believe is speculative based on other titanosaurs. It has a beaked mouth and a sloped head, with a thick neck. A toy model of Argentinosaurus stands on a side table. This sauropod was one of the largest dinosaurs ever, sporting a bulging belly, thick long neck, and substantial tail. Its back is covered in osteoderms.
December 11, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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Today's figure of the day is a Sinosauropteryx from PNSO. This pose is very similar to the death pose of the famous fossil, which i am not wild about because death distorts the skeleton into unnatural poses for life. But i am wild about the accurate coloring known from remains.
A sinosauropteryx is posed on a table. This therapod dinosaur had a long neck and tail, short front limbs and long back legs. one leg is off the ground, kicked back.the head and tail are posed facing up.
December 10, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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Today's figure of the day is this Jinyunpelta from Vitae. I love this prancing happy ankylosaur. #dinotoys
A Jinyunpelta model prances on a table. This ankylosaur family member is posed with an open mouth, head turned slightly to the right, and a raised left forelimb. It has several rows of osteoderms running along its back, terminating in a tail club. The neck osteoderms appar fused together in rows
December 9, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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Today's figure of the day is Tupuxuara, made by Papo. This has the trademark "monstrous" feel that I generally don't like about Papo's prehistoric figures, but the unique pose and choice of animal--in this case--more than make up for a lack of feathers. #pterotoys #papo
A Tupuxuara figure rests on a table. This pterosaur is posed with mouth open in a bleating posture, tongue wiggling. The impressive head crest is tinged with bold color. One arm is on the ground with the other raised in a swiping posture. The wings are folded. This figure lacks feathering.
December 6, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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Today's figure of the day is Dimetrodon, this one made by Safari Ltd. I enjoy how powerful and tense the pose is, where the limbs seem caught mid movement, reminiscent of a monitor lizards (even though this guy is part of a different lineage). #stemmammaltoys #safariltd
A Dimetrodon figure strides forward on a table. This animal is shown with a wide open tooth mouth, strong sprawling limbs, and a ribbed sail across the back. The skin is rough and pebbly, also featuring some lateral folds along the abdomen.
December 5, 2024 at 4:11 PM