Palm-sized Dinosaur Figures
A PVC Mini Figure of Spinosaurus, another iconic carnivorous dinosaur alongside Tyrannosaurus. Its compact size makes it easy to display on a desk or shelf. An information card is included.
Spinosaurus
Classification: Saurischia/Theropoda/Spinosauridae
Size: Total length 13–15 meters
Period: Late Early to Late Cretaceous
Its most distinctive feature is the sail on its back, which could reach 1.8 meters in height and is thought to have been used for thermoregulation, intimidation, and display. It also differed from other theropods in having relatively straight teeth and a long, slender jaw. A fossil specimen excavated in 1912 was lost in an air raid during World War II, bringing research to a standstill, but fossils discovered in recent years have suggested that Spinosaurus may have had a semi-aquatic lifestyle similar to that of crocodilians.
Interview with Supervisor Kazunari Araki
- The Dinosaur Mini Models are highly detailed, palm-sized figures. What are your impressions of these small figures?
- Large models and desktop models have a strong presence and intricate details, but displaying many of them requires space. The advantage of mini figures is that they can be displayed on part of a bookshelf or in a corner of a desk, making them ideal for collecting. Because the models are small and cannot accommodate highly intricate details, they are sculpted so that the distinctive features of each dinosaur can be recognized at a glance.
- The lineup has expanded from the five dinosaurs previously sold as Dinosaur Key Rings to nine species, with four newly sculpted species added. Could you tell us about the sculpting and painting concepts for the four new species?
- Tyrannosaurus is depicted with the latest feathered interpretation. Rather than an aquatic Spinosaurus, I deliberately chose a cool terrestrial style. Ankylosaurus has a small but powerful and substantial appearance, while Pteranodon is sculpted with the image of soaring leisurely through the sky. The colors are based on the image associated with each dinosaur, while ensuring that each one stands apart from the other lineup items.
- As a palm-sized figure series, these models can be easily displayed anywhere and enjoyed in a variety of settings. Do you have any recommended display methods or presentation ideas?
- The Dinosaur Mini Models are small and take up little space, so they can be placed in empty spaces on bookshelves, around a desk or computer, or used as accents among indoor potted plants. It could also be fun to create miniature dioramas using the Mini Models.
- Finally, could you share your comments on this model?
- The Dinosaur Mini Models are small yet detailed and cool. Collect many of them, play with them, and display your favorites wherever you like.
Supervisor Profile
Kazunari Araki
One of Japan's leading dinosaur model artists, he creates dinosaur reconstruction models for natural history museums and master models for dinosaur encyclopedias and other publications.