Prehistoric marine reptile collection

Anyone who knows me from DTF will know my main passion is for plesiosaurs and other prehistoric marine reptiles. Not only the creatures themselves, of course, but also the toys, and here's my collection! I've added a few more figures to the collection since these photos were taken, but this is basically the lot. Hope you enjoy!

Big marine reptiles:
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Miniature marine reptiles:
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A wonderful collection!! Big congratulations!!!

Wonderful!!!

Wow, fascinating creatures of the past times Interesting how modern look had turtles those times, resemble extant species so much that they almost don't fit to prehistoric atmosphere of this display

Congratulations, it's awesome collection!

ana wrote:

Wow, fascinating creatures of the past times Interesting how modern look had turtles those times, resemble extant species so much that they almost don't fit to prehistoric atmosphere of this display

Congratulations, it's awesome collection!

Thanks for the comments! Actually, I think there's only a single turtle in my collection, the Archelon by Kaiyodo (on the second 'step' on the left in the second photo). You are right though, prehistoric turtles are essentially recognisable by today's standards, relics of a bygone age! The other creatures with shells you can see in my collection are placodonts, ancient relatives of plesiosaurs. Some placodonts evolved a superficially turtle-like shell but they are not turtles :) Other placodonts were 'naked' - no shell!

This is really, really a specialised and awesome collection

I can keep looking and looking. Even if I do not know much about these animals, they are enormously fascibating, - WOW

It look great with those clear boxes to make several layers, - just like water. I LOVE this collection

I think I never saw your shelves Adam, now I have a place to visit them This is an awesome thematic collection !

I moved your topic in the "Collection" section. Maybe we are more extant animals oriented here but extinct species are very welcome

You said you add some new models since those pics. Which ones ?

I can't see the COLLECTA Dolichorhynchops or the FAUNA CAST Muraenosaurus. I have a special love for the doli.
Did you add the odd old fashioned PAPO tylosaurus ?

Thanks for moving my topic to a more appropriate section, I'm still getting used to the STS layout.

Yep, I now have all of three of the figures you listed, I need to take new photos!

The Faunacasts Muraenosaurus is with my 'statues' in the kitchen :):

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Nice kitchen I see you have also the xiphactinus. I hope I will be able to catch him in 2013, it is so sweet and charming !

Congratz Adam! Your spotlight display is awesome, like in a museum

awesome collection Doc.

animalz wrote:

ana wrote:

Wow, fascinating creatures of the past times Interesting how modern look had turtles those times, resemble extant species so much that they almost don't fit to prehistoric atmosphere of this display

Congratulations, it's awesome collection!

Thanks for the comments! Actually, I think there's only a single turtle in my collection, the Archelon by Kaiyodo (on the second 'step' on the left in the second photo). You are right though, prehistoric turtles are essentially recognisable by today's standards, relics of a bygone age! The other creatures with shells you can see in my collection are placodonts, ancient relatives of plesiosaurs. Some placodonts evolved a superficially turtle-like shell but they are not turtles :) Other placodonts were 'naked' - no shell!

Oh, I thought the 4th animal counting from right to left on this shelf is also kind of turtle, thank You for the lesson then (it's placodont, I never heard about them) My knowledge about prehistoric animals is very small
Thank You for the information and big congrats! Your kitchen's displays are also very nice

Ana,

Thanks for your interest Yes, that figure is a placodont called Henodus. Here's a closer look, if you're interested. It is a rare figure by sculptor Hirokazu Tokugawa. The resemblance to a turtle is purely superficial :)

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Oh, yes, thank You!

nice collection

but

did i saw Nessy on the first picture
Martien

Great collection!! Thanks for sharing!

STORMnl wrote:

nice collection

but

did i saw Nessy on the first picture
Martien

That depends if you believe or not!

I confess some fascination for these prehistoric marine reptiles!
They are very unusual to modern standards turning them really interesting! Very rich and interesting collection, thanks for hsaring!

Nice Collection (o)): (o)): (o)): (o)): (o)):

what are the nice models below the KAIYODO plesiosaurus ?

The placodont is the best I've ever seen Congrats for having it in your collection!!

Kikimalou wrote:

what are the nice models below the KAIYODO plesiosaurus ?

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Loch Ness Monster by UHA (version 1)

I've put close up pics (with captions) of many of the plesiosaurs on my website here:
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Thank you for the answer Adam and for the link