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Archaeoceratops oshimai is a basal ornithischian dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous (approx. 125–120 million years ago), belonging to the Ceratopsia clade, described from fossil remains found in the Xinminbao Formation, Gansu Province (China). This taxon represents an early form in the evolution of ceratopsids, displaying a combination of primitive and derived characteristics that allow for an understanding of the transition to the large horned dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous.

From a biometric perspective, Archaeoceratops oshimai was a small animal, with an estimated length of between 0.9 and 1.2 meters and an approximate body mass of 10–15 kg. It had a light and relatively agile body, with hind limbs longer than the front, suggesting predominantly bipedal locomotion, although it could probably adopt a quadrupedal stance occasionally. The skull was small and featured a horny beak (rhamphotheca) in the anterior region, characteristic of ceratopsians, but lacked the large facial horns seen in more advanced forms. The bony frill was present but short and poorly developed. Dentition consisted of simple teeth arranged in a single functional row, without the complex dental batteries of later ceratopsids.

Regarding its habits, Archaeoceratops oshimai was an herbivore that fed on low-lying vegetation, such as ferns, tender shoots, and possibly early angiosperms. Its masticatory apparatus was relatively simple, so it likely selected less fibrous or easier-to-process plants. The combination of small size and agility suggests that it could rely on speed as its primary defense mechanism against predators, in contrast to larger ceratopsids that developed more elaborate defensive structures. It is possible that it exhibited some degree of social behavior, although direct evidence is limited.

The habitat of A. oshimai was in continental environments of Northeast Asia during the early Cretaceous, characterized by semi-arid climates with fluvial systems and floodplains. The Xinminbao Formation reflects an environment with alternating wet and dry zones, where varied but not excessively dense vegetation thrived. In this context, Archaeoceratops occupied an ecological niche as a small to medium-sized herbivore, forming part of faunal communities in which it coexisted with other primitive dinosaurs, contributing to the early stages of ceratopsian diversification.

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Approximate skull measurements:

  • 1:1 Scale Complete and Solid
    • Length 176 mm
    • Height 142 mm
    • Width 137 mm
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Made to scale, prototyped in resin and with a scenic base in most of the models offered. If you like miniatures, both for collecting and for painting, we offer you a wide variety of scale replicas; All of them related to dinosaurs, extinct prehistoric fauna and current fauna.

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We are authorized distributors of all the replicas and figures we offer. We use 3D printers with 8K - 14K resolution, and high-quality resins with additives to improve hardness and flexibility, thus offering replicas of impeccable quality.

Different scales will be used to make the replicas (depending on the size of the species), although we are open to making other suggested scales upon request as long as they fit in our printing trays, for which you will have to contact us via email and request the required size.

Replicas are supplied with the option of airbrush priming in dark grey. If you require another colour, please let us know which one you prefer in the box with special instructions for the seller. Without priming, we do not guarantee that the resin will accept paint.
We also offer the option of choosing a professionally painted replica, which is agreed upon throughout its development with the painter, through a private chat available.

Complete replica (one piece): We supply complete replicas in those models that are small, and models that are medium, large or not very bulky, will have the prerogative of being presented as a complete replica or assembly kit as the case may be.
Complete replicas will be supplied separately from their base.

Replica assembly kit: We supply replicas whose models are large, very large or bulky, only with this option.
The indicated replicas (generally composed of base, head, body and tail) will come prepared for the subsequent assembly that will be required by the client, by sanding, putty, adhesive or technique chosen by the client.

All replicas are thoroughly inspected before shipping and will be carefully packaged to prevent damage during transport.

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The poses of the models aim to represent each character in the most scientifically viable way, thus revealing the life and customs of prehistoric and modern fauna.

Each character has its own personality and develops in different life scenarios; birth, adolescence and play, hunting, feeding, fighting, courtship, death and many other scenes from their daily life, always from the creative perspective of their designers.

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All orders are individually prepared on the cutter for subsequent prototyping, obtaining a resin part that will require post-processing by manual and ultrasonic cleaning, support removal, ultraviolet curing, labeling and packaging.

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