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A Review of the Papo Smilodon (Sabre-Tooth Cat) Model
In addition to the very well designed cavemen models and the obligatory Woolly Mammoth model that most figure manufacturers seem to have in their ranges these days, Papo have introduced a new model for their "Dinosaures" line. It is ironic as, although Papo markets all its prehistoric animal models as "Dinosaures" (French for the word dinosaur), this new model is certainly no dinosaur, in fact it isn't even a reptile. The model in question is a hand-painted replica of a Smilodon, better known as a Sabre-Tooth cat.
As a French company, they market their range of prehistoric animal models under the "Dinosaures" brand but with the introduction of the Smilodon replica, this makes seven out of the nineteen models currently available not actually dinosaurs at all.
Sabre-Tooth Tiger - No Thanks
Before we discuss this new replica in detail, let us clear up one point concerning Smilodon. The term Sabre-Tooth Tiger so often coined when referring to the Sabre-Toothed cats, is entirely inaccurate. These extinct creatures were not closely related to tigers. It seems this is one of those instances that a phrase quoted in the media has become somewhat stuck in the public's conscience, but Smilodon, or indeed any of the species making up this genus was not closely related to the tiger family.
Many fossils of Smilodon have been found, perhaps most famously at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, where the preserved remains of over 2,000 individual animals have been discovered. It seems these predators were attracted to the tar pits, by the smell of rotting flesh or the cries of animals stuck in the tar. As these carnivores tried to get a meal, it seems they too became stuck and eventually they succumbed and met a sticky end as it were.
This group of animals were described and named by the German palaeontologist Plieninger in 1846.
The Papo Smilodon Model
Measuring a little over 16 centimetres long and 6 centimetres high at the shoulder, this is a well-proportioned model of a Smilodon. The mouth is shown agape, a common posture in most prehistoric animal models, this allows the 1 cm long canines to be seen very clearly. However, in such a pose, we fear that many models may be susceptible to damage, so look out for any broken teeth.
The sculpture has lots of very fine detail, the sandy coloured coat is particularly well painted, the main colour is a light brown, giving way to a lighter grey/white underside, it really does give the impression of fur. The ribs and tufted ears are also fine examples of the model makers art. The animal looks powerful and the shoulders full of muscle, as if this animal would have had no problem at all facing up to a three tonne Woolly Rhino. Given the dimensions and the overall appearance of this excellent replica we think that it has been based on Smilodon populator, one of the largest types of Sabre-Tooth animal known to science.
The Papo Smilodon model is an attractive model and it should prove a hit with collectors and model fans. Perhaps, if this replica is successful then Papo may be tempted to add more prehistoric animals from the Pleistocene and Pliocene to their "Dinosaures" range.
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