Articulated Dinosaur Skeleton (ex museum display replica)

[Charlotte787]

Hi guys, I recently purchased this piece from an auction house here in Ireland, apologies as this is a replica display piece and not a real fossil, so I'm not sure if I'm posting in the correct discussion! I'm fairly certain that it is not anatomically correct at all, but if anyone has any information as to what species this replica represents that would be much appreciated! It is labelled as originating from the Devon Zoology Centre and has the dimensions: 92cm H x 155cm W x 55cm D.

[Troodon]

Can you take a straight in photo of the skull so we can have a good look at the side

[ThePhysicist]

The skull looks Velociraptorine, but as you mentioned the anatomy looks grossly incorrect, head to tail. Definitely a piece of art.

[Troodon]

This is a museum replica of the skull of Velociraptor mongoliensis that is for sale.  Looks like yours might be similar but would like to see that side view.

If its that I dont think the post cranial skeleton belongs to one.

 

 

[Randyw]

I agree with the others. The skull matches a replica of a velociraptor that I have. The rest well….. it kind of looks like a mix and match piece….

[PrehistoricWonders]

Agreed with the others. Looks like the head of a Velociraptor with the body of a completely different dinosaur. The body almost looks like Struthiomimus, or some other similar Ornithomimid.

Edited July 4, 2021 by Familyroadtrip

[Charlotte787]

9 minutes ago, Troodon said:

This is a museum replica of the skull of Velociraptor mongoliensis that is for sale.  Looks like yours might be similar but would like to see that side view.

If its that I dont think the post cranial skeleton belongs to one.

 

 

Yes that does definitely look similar, apologies as I have yet to bring the piece home so I can't take any extra pictures, but I'll post some side views as soon as I can, thank you for the info!

[Troodon]

Actually the more I look at it I dont even think parts of that skeleton are dinosaurian, feet look like an ornithomimid.  Would need better photos to tell.