Bullyland Pteranodons

Pteranodon (name meaning wing without tooth) was a large pterosaur that lived in the Late Cretaceous in what is now North America. It had a 20-23 foot wingspan, making it one of the largest pterosaurs known. At the time it lived, much of North America was covered by ocean. It had very long and narrow wings suited for long distance soaring over water, similar to an albatross. It is known to have eaten fish and research suggests that it may have dived into the water like a pelican and swam underwater using its wings to propel itself to catch fish.

This model is labeled Pteranodon sternbergi, another species of Pteranodon. However, in 2011 it was placed in its own genus Geosternbergia. However, for simplicity's sake, I'll refer to this model as Pteranodon because that's what it is labeled as.


Bullyland has 2 Pteranodon figures, a flying one and a grounded one. The flying one was very kindly given to me by Susanne. Thank you very much.
045 by E H, on Flickr
This is a great model. It's also a lot bigger than I thought it would be. The wings are nearly a foot across.
046 by E H, on Flickr
Front view. The beak has a nice upward curve to it, just like it did in life.
048 by E H, on Flickr
Other side.
050 by E H, on Flickr
Top view. Although hard to see, this figure has nicely sculpted pyctofibers.
051 by E H, on Flickr
This figure also included a fish that serves as prey. I think it's a guitarfish but I'm not completely sure.
052 by E H, on Flickr
It fits nicely in the Pteranodon's beak. The perched Pteranodon can hold it as well.

This is a very nice and accurate figure. Probably one of the best if not the best pterosaur figures out there.
Overall, 10/10

Now onto the perched Pteranodon.
037 by E H, on Flickr
It has the same coloration as the flying Pteranodon. As evidenced by their large crests, they are both males. Females had greatly reduced crests. So it is quite possible they were used to attract females or to compete with other males.
039 by E H, on Flickr
040 by E H, on Flickr
Nice plantigrade stance.
041 by E H, on Flickr
043 by E H, on Flickr
054 by E H, on Flickr
077 by E H, on Flickr
Comparison of both figures.

This is also a very good and accurate model. It is especally nice because there really aren't many pterosaur figures in a quadruped stance.

Overall, 10/10

I like very much these two Geosternbergia, not exactly for the painting but the sculpts are both excellent.
Pteranodons, edaphosaurus, mastodonsaurus, paratypothorax... Where are the days when Bullyland was a Giant

Very nice pics, i also have the older version too :)

Lucky Pteranodon !!! Staying with his brother, and soaring over the books of Minnesota instead of lying in a dark box in Denmark

Thankyou very much for the great walkaround, and for the information of the species

Christophe, - why don't you like the paintwork ? Reptiles can have the most amazing colours

The fish is likely Ischyrhiza or a similar animal from the extinct Sclerorhynchidae. They are possibly a primitive family of pristids (sawfish), although the relationships are still pretty unclear.

Given the time range of Pteranodon and the location (Western American Seaway) it is the most likely animal.

That is very, very interesting, Sbell !!! Thankyou for this information

sbell wrote:

The fish is likely Ischyrhiza or a similar animal from the extinct Sclerorhynchidae. They are possibly a primitive family of pristids (sawfish), although the relationships are still pretty unclear.

Given the time range of Pteranodon and the location (Western American Seaway) it is the most likely animal.

Ok, thanks for the clarification. That's interesting.

SUSANNE wrote:

Lucky Pteranodon !!! Staying with his brother, and soaring over the books of Minnesota instead of lying in a dark box in Denmark

Thankyou very much for the great walkaround, and for the information of the species

Christophe, - why don't you like the paintwork ? Reptiles can have the most amazing colours

Thanks, I'm glad you like my walkabout.

SUSANNE wrote:

Christophe, - why don't you like the paintwork ? Reptiles can have the most amazing colours

Of course Susanne Reptiles can have the most amazing colors And macaques have their own taste

More seriously, I don't like too much the "barbershop" style crest.

Bullyland is often underestimated but is not rare to find fabulous figures in their collections. You're an expert about pterosaurs and you're giving the highest score to these figures. I also find them fantastic, it is also labeled with the scientific name even it is already outdated and according with Sean, it has a fish that matches realistically what that animal probably preyed. Even the large size is a bonus in my opinion.

Roger wrote:

Bullyland is often underestimated but is not rare to find fabulous figures in their collections. You're an expert about pterosaurs and you're giving the highest score to these figures. I also find them fantastic, it is also labeled with the scientific name even it is already outdated and according with Sean, it has a fish that matches realistically what that animal probably preyed. Even the large size is a bonus in my opinion.

To be fair. when these figures were first released, Bullyland prehistoric models were among the most anticipated every year. It was only after the company was sold (2005? 2006?) that their quality and desirability really fell.

sbell wrote:

To be fair. when these figures were first released, Bullyland prehistoric models were among the most anticipated every year. It was only after the company was sold (2005? 2006?) that their quality and desirability really fell.

Bullyland was sold in 2005, and again in 2012.
The first owner obviously quickly got tired of it, or saw it as an investment. The second one is really only interested in cartoon licence models.

Poor Volkmar Klaus, who poured his heart blood into it during 30 years, made a museum, was in front to find enviromental friendly materials ect., - and who loved animals, - especially dogs.
Untill CollectA and Papo, the dogs from Bullyland were the absolutely best, too, with many unusual and rare breeds ...but now  

AND, as you say, Sbell, their Museum Line was market leader in Europe, making models of species that layman here had never heard of before, the fantastic models of the evolution of man, and lovely prehistoric mammals etc

To me, Bullyland was an eye opener.
I had never before been interested in prehistoric animals, but Bullyland changed that

SUSANNE wrote:

sbell wrote:

To be fair. when these figures were first released, Bullyland prehistoric models were among the most anticipated every year. It was only after the company was sold (2005? 2006?) that their quality and desirability really fell.

Bullyland was sold in 2005, and again in 2012.
The first owner obviously quickly got tired of it, or saw it as an investment. The second one is really only interested in cartoon licence models.

Poor Volkmar Klaus, who poured his heart blood into it during 30 years, made a museum, was in front to find enviromental friendly materials ect., - and who loved animals, - especially dogs.
Untill CollectA and Papo, the dogs from Bullyland were the absolutely best, too, with many unusual and rare breeds ...but now  

AND, as you say, Sbell, their Museum Line was market leader in Europe, making models of species that layman here had never heard of before, the fantastic models of the evolution of man, and lovely prehistoric mammals etc

To me, Bullyland was an eye opener.
I had never before been interested in prehistoric animals, but Bullyland changed that  

The same for me, I don't collect exactly prehistoric figures but when I revisit their Museum collection on TAI, I find always something to put in my wish list. Terrific collection Bullyland developed during these years!

Anyone have a spare Ischyrhiza? I've been looking for that little fish in particular for awhile.