CollectA's detailed replica of the Liopleurodon is lifelike down to its scaly skin and protruding teeth. The carnivorous reptile lived in the Middle Jurassic Period, about 160 - 155 million years ago. The first specimens were three teeth found in 1873. Fossil specimens have been found in England, France and Germany. The Liopleurodon had four paddle-like flippers, indicating it was a powerful swimmer. The largest known skull of the creature is 5.1 feet long and some scientists believe the Liopleurodon could have been between 23 - 34 feet in length. This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 7.1''L x 1.2''H. Each prehistoric figure in our collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery. All CollectA models are individually hand crafted to the highest standards and made with the finest and safest phthalate-free, lead-free materials. Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy replicas from CollectA. Our mission is to educate collectors and to provide the greatest opportunity for creative play.
- FUN FACTS: Liopleurodon means "Smooth-sided Tooth". This marine reptile is known as a pliosaurs and like whales surfaces for gulps of air. They were know to be a fast swimmer and had a highly developed sense of smell based on the forward facing position of its nostrils.
- PALEONTOLOGIST APPROVED: Working with experts from across the globe, Collecta hand-painted figurines are all factually accurate and paleontologist-approved, so little ones get to learn while they play.
- AUTHENTICITY: Each prehistoric sculpture has been approved by Anthony Beeson, a well respected expert in palaeoimagery who is also an art librarian, archaeologist and collector, based in the city of Bristol, England.
- SAFETY: All CollectA products are individually hand crafted with only the finest materials and rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest safety standards.
- PRODUCT SPECS: Liopleurodon measures 6.9" L x 1.9" H and is realistic and lifelike in every detail down to its protruding teeth and the texture of its skin.
- FUN FACTS: Liopleurodon means "Smooth-sided Tooth". This marine reptile is known as a pliosaurs and like whales surfaces for gulps of air. They were know to be a fast swimmer and had a highly developed sense of smell based on the forward facing position of its nostrils.
- PALEONTOLOGIST APPROVED: Working with experts from across the globe, Collecta hand-painted figurines are all factually accurate and paleontologist-approved, so little ones get to learn while they play.
- AUTHENTICITY: Each prehistoric sculpture has been approved by Anthony Beeson, a well respected expert in palaeoimagery who is also an art librarian, archaeologist and collector, based in the city of Bristol, England.
- SAFETY: All CollectA products are individually hand crafted with only the finest materials and rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest safety standards.
- PRODUCT SPECS: Liopleurodon measures 6.9" L x 1.9" H and is realistic and lifelike in every detail down to its protruding teeth and the texture of its skin.
