Papo Dilophosaurus Dinosaur Model Revised

Papo Dilophosaurus Dinosaur Model Revised

Papo, the France-based figurine and replica maker, has added a Dilophosaurus dinosaur model to its range of prehistoric animal models and it’s pretty cool too. A member of the coelophysid theropod group, this slender and agile hunter was probably the top predator in early Jurassic environments. Scientists have estimated that this carnivore could have reached lengths greater than twenty feet. It may have weighed over five hundred kilograms, that’s twice as heavy as an African lion (leo pantero).

almost a quadrupedal pose

Although definitely bipedal, Dilophosaurus had relatively long arms. The arms were much longer than those of later theropods. The Papo figure has been balanced on its hind legs but since the body is leaning forward, the right hand with its three-fingered claws is also touching the ground. This is a more than acceptable stance for a dinosaur model and allows the design team to keep their replica’s hind legs in proportion to the rest of the animal while allowing it to maintain its balance.

Many details and beautiful painting.

Papo has made sure that they include many fine details. Individual scales can be selected along the flanks and the pattern continues on the belly, which is not found on cheaper dinosaur models. There is a row of triangular scales running from the top of the head to the slender neck and there is even a small row of white painted scales running down below the jaw. This dinosaur’s famous double-headed crest has been painted a vivid crimson. Obviously, the Papo artists believe that this thin crest served no defensive or aggressive role, but was probably used for visual communication between dilophosaurs. The rest of the model is painted a dark tan with flashes of blue in a striped pattern on the legs, side, and back.

To scale with other replicas

The model is around 14cm long, but since the tail wraps around the body, it is actually much bigger than that, measuring around 18-19cm long. as dilophosaurus (d.wetherilli) is estimated to have reached lengths of around six and a half meters, we estimate that this figure is on a scale of approximately 1:34. Size-wise, it fits nicely alongside two other Papo Jurassic dinosaur figures, the Allosaurus and the herbivorous Stegosaurus.

Details around the mouth

Unlike other predatory dinosaur models made by Papo, the jaw is not articulated, it does not open. However, this is more than made up for by the magnificent detail that can be seen around the muzzle. The distinctive curve in this dinosaur’s premaxilla is present and individual teeth have been skillfully painted, all credit to the production team.

This is an excellent dinosaur model, one that will prove popular with collectors and young dinosaur fans, highly recommended.