Mathison Museum of Natural History

[bmathison1972]

Species: Conchoderma virgatum (Spengler, 1790) (striped goose barnacle)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Kitan Club
Series: Nature Techni Colour - Barnacles
Year of Production: 2012
Size/Scale: Capitulum 5.0 cm for a scale of approximately 1.4:1
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Unique
Miscellaneous Notes: Unlike most of the figures in the set, this one is made of a softer rubber; it is also sold as a keychain figure, as indicated by the loop near the top.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas
Habitat: Pelagic; usually attatches to buoys, ships, driftwood, sea snakes, whales, and large fish
Diet: Filter feeder on plankton and other organic debris
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Not Evaluated
Miscellaneous Notes: Unlike many barnacles that attach to substrates such as rocks and wharfs, C. virgatum attaches to floating objects, such as buoys, the hulls of ships, telegraph cables, and driftwood, and actively swimming animals such as whales, sea turtles, large pelagic fish and eels, and sea snakes. My diorama for today's figure might not be the most accurate as far as where these barnacles are usually found, but my options are limited .

[bmathison1972]

Species: Phodopus campbelli (Thomas, 1905) (Campbell's dwarf hamster)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Kaiyodo
Series: Hamster's Lunch
Year of Production: 2002
Size/Scale: Figure height (including base) 4.7 cm. Base 3.5 cm in diameter. Body length 4.5 cm for a scale of roughly 1:2
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Unique (? see below)
Miscellaneous Notes: As with other hamster figures, I am unsure how frequently this species has been made taking into account domestic morphotypes. Today's figure is painted after a domestic variety and clearly represents a pet (which is why I photographed it in a domestic setting). The figure is removable from its base (see inset).

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Central Asia (Mongolia, northeastern China)
Habitat: Deserts, steppes
Diet: Seeds, nuts, and vegetations, sometimes supplemented with invertebrates
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Least Concern
Miscellaneous Notes: Burrows of Phodopus campbelli usually consist of 4-6 horizontal and vertical tunnels anywhere from 20-100 cm below the ground. Nests are usually constructed at the end of one of the tunnels and the food cache is usually close to the nest. Phodopus campbelli is known to share its burrow with other rodents, including the Chinese striped hamster (Cricetulus barabensis), Roborovski hamster (P. roborovskii), and the long-tailed dwarf hamster (Cricetulus longicaudatus), as well as pikas (Ochotona spp.). In some parts of the Mongolian Plateau, P. campbelli shares it burrows with jirds (Meriones); in these communities it is the jirds, and not the hamster, that construct the burrows.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Idea leuconoe Erichson, 1834 (paper kite; large tree nymph)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Safari Ltd.
Series: Authentics Butterflies
Year of Production: 1997
Size/Scale: Wingspan 6.6 cm, within scale 1:2
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Rare
Miscellaneous Notes: This is the second time we've seen I. leuconoe in the Museum. The Authentics butterflies are thick and stylized. Safari Ltd. also made this species for the Butterflies of the World Collectors Case. Neither figure is a particularly good likeness for the species, as the wings have the wrong shape and proportions (and both also have the common mistake of being sculpted with six functional legs). The Collectors Case model was also used by (or at least influenced) K&M International for their Wild Republic Butterflies Nature Tube. The best figure of this species is the one by Yujin, which was reviewed in this thread almost a year ago on November 28, 2020.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, southern Japan, and northern Australia
Habitat: Lowland forests, mangrove swamps
Diet: Larvae feed on plants in the genera Parsonsia, Tylophora, and Cynanchum; adults take nectar from flowers.
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Not Evaluated
Miscellaneous Notes: Like with other danaine butterflies, the host plants for I. leuconoe are poisonous; the larvae and adult butterflies retain the toxins and are distasteful to birds and other would-be predators.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Phrynosoma cornutum (Harlan, 1825) (Texas horned lizard)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Papo
Series: Wild Animals
Year of Production: 2019
Size/Scale: Figure 10.0 cm long. Snout-to-vent length 6.5 cm for a scale of just under 1:1 for a mature specimen; could range to 1:1.4 for a large male or 1:2 for a large female
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Very rare
Miscellaneous Notes: This figure was not marketed at the species level, but P. cornutum is the best option, especially based on crown morphology and color. Safari Ltd. also made this species for their Incredible Creatures line, but it is larger.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Central and southwestern United States, northern Mexico
Habitat: Arid and semi-arid regions with scattered vegetation for cover, including deserts, dunes, prairies, and playas
Diet: Primarily ants, especially Pogonomyrmex (harvester ants)
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Least Concern
Miscellaneous Notes: Horned lizards are probably best known for their ability to 'shoot blood' at a potential predator. When stressed, the lizards restrict blood flow leaving the head, which increases blood pressure in the vessels around the eyes. The vessels eventually rupture, and a stream of blood mixed with a foul-tasting chemical is shot at the aggressor. This not only confuses the would-be predator but also makes the lizard appear distasteful. Some predators are not affected by this behavior, however, such as the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus).

[bmathison1972]

Species: Okapia johnstoni (Sclater, 1901) (okapi; forest giraffe)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: CollectA
Series: Wildlife
Year of Production: 2012
Size/Scale: Height at shoulder 8.0 cm for a scale of 1:18.75
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Uncommon to common
Miscellaneous Notes: While not made with great frequency, most companies have produced O. johnstoni and finding a decent figure usually isn't too challenging. In addition to the one today by CollectA, other good standard-sized representatives include those by Schleich (2019), Safari Ltd. (1999), Papo (2009), and Bullyland (2011).

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Habitat: Rainforests
Diet: Non-discriminant herbivore, with a preference for buds, leaves, and thin branches
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Endangered
Miscellaneous Notes: Okapia johnstoni has a highly varied plant-based diet and has been documented feeding on over 100 species of plants, including some that are poisonous to humans and other animals. The use their long (46 cm) black tongues to browse vegetation in the understory. Okapis will supplement their diet with clay for minerals and have been observed eating burnt charcoal and licking bat guano from tree holes.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Spheniscus mendiculus Sundevall, 1871 (Galápagos penguin)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Bandai
Series: Nature Zone - Galapagos Islands
Year of Production: 2003
Size/Scale: Base 4.5 cm wide. Height of bird 4.0 cm for a scale of 1:12.5
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Rare
Miscellaneous Notes: The bird sits loosely on its habitat-style base. The only other figures of this species I am aware of were all produced by Safari Ltd. for various TOOBs: Galapagos (2009), Penguins (2010), Endangered Marine Animals (2017), Pacific (2019).

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Galápagos Islands
Habitat: Sandy shores and rocky beaches; coastal waters to a depth of 30 meters
Diet: Fish, marine invertebrates
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Endangered
Miscellaneous Notes: Spheniscus mendiculus is the only species of penguin that naturally occurs north of the Equator. The cold Cromwell Current allows it to live in an otherwise tropical habitat.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Linuparus trigonus (von Seibold, 1824) (Japanese spear lobster; box lobster)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Kaiyodo
Series: Chocoegg Animatales Series 3
Year of Production: 2000
Size/Scale: Total figure length 9.0 cm. Body length (excluding appendages) 5.0 cm for a scale of 1:10
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Unique
Miscellaneous Notes: This is one of seven species of spiny lobster (Palinuridae) I am aware of as figures/toys; the other six are all in the genus Panulirus. Being one of the original Chocoegg Animatales figures, some assembly is required.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Indo-Pacific, from Japan to Australia
Habitat: Benthic, at depths of 30-318 meters
Diet: Predator on benthic marine invertebrates, including bivalves, gastropods, brittle stars, crustaceans, polychaete worms, and foraminiferans
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Least Concern
Miscellaneous Notes: Linuparus trigonus is not a common commercial species, but it eaten and sold in markets when caught, usually as bycatch by prawn trawlers. It has a thicker carapace than other spiny lobsters, and is described as having 'coarse flesh'. As such, it is often sold cheaper than other commercial spiny lobsters.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Heterololigo bleekeri (Keferstein, 1866) (spear squid)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Kaiyodo
Series: Capsule Q Museum - Squid Strap Collection Vol. 2
Year of Production: 2017
Size/Scale: Figure length 7.5 cm. Mantle length 5.5 cm for a scale of 1:7.3
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Very rare
Miscellaneous Notes: Figures in this set came as 'straps', but the chord is easily unscrewed leaving a tiny, hidden hole. Kaiyodo also made the paralarva stage of this species in 2014 for the Microcosmos collection in the Capsule Q Museum line.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Northwest Pacific around Japan and Korea
Habitat: Pelagic, at depths of 0-100 meters
Diet: Marine invertebrates, fish
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Least Concern
Miscellaneous Notes: Heterololigo bleekeri is important in biological research. In addition to having its mitochondrial genome sequenced, its neurons are used in neurobiology research. Mantle muscles, which produce the escape jet response and aid in respiration, are controlled by L-glutamate and acetylocholine. Fin muscles, which act as a muscular hydrostat, appear to be controlled by 5-hydroxytryptamine.

[Lanthanotus]

I wonder if my son would rather spend his pocket money on those hamster figures than on Eldrador?!

[bmathison1972]

I wonder if my son would rather spend his pocket money on those hamster figures than on Eldrador?!

Smart kid 

[bmathison1972]

Species: Dorcus hopei binodulosus Waterhouse, 1874

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Wing Mau
Series:  Flying Beetles
Year of Production: unknown (Wing Mau's website states 'until 2006' so released in 2006 or earlier)
Size/Scale: Body length (including mandibles) 5.5 cm, within scale 1:1. Wingspan 9.7 cm.
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Very common
Miscellaneous Notes: Figures in this set are not marketed at the species level but represent species commonly made by Japanese companies. This figure is generic enough that it could easily represent another Dorcus (such as D. curvidens) but I am assuming it's D. h. binodulosus based on the latter's prevalence in the toy market (it can be additionally confusing, as hopei and binodulosus as separate taxa are sometimes considered subspecies of D. curvidens). This is the third time we've seen D. h. binodulosus in the Museum; it's probably the third most commonly represented species in my collection (certainly top 5).

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Japan, Korean Peninsula
Habitat: Broadleaf forests
Diet: Larvae breed in rotting wood; adults feed on tree sap
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Not Evaluated
Miscellaneous Notes: The popularity of beetle breeding in Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan has led to concerns that imported beetles (including D. hopei) representing different subspecies or genetic populations of their native counterparts might lead to cross-breeding if specimens escape or are intentionally released into the wild. The introduction of foreign populations could lead to allele frequency change in native populations which could have longterm negative effects on local populations, as well as competition between introduced and native populations for food and breeding sites and exposure to exotic parasites.

[bmathison1972]

Species: †Pleurocystites sp. (side bladder)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Kaiyodo
Series: Dinotales Series 3
Year of Production: 2002
Size/Scale: Figure length 7.0 cm. Body (minus appendages) 2.0 cm for a scale of 1:1-1:2 depending on the species.
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Unique
Miscellaneous Notes: Being one of the original Dinotales figures, some assembly is required.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Late Ordovician of present-day Europe and North America
Habitat: Benthic
Diet: Zooplankton
IUCN Status (at time of posting): N/A [prehistoric]
Miscellaneous Notes: Pleurocystids are known for their unusual morphologies among echinoderms, especially their long slender stems. Analysis of the stereom microstructure of the stem suggests the appendage functioned as a muscular locomotory organ, rather than for attachment to a substrate.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Oreamnos americanus (Blainville, 1816) (Rocky Mountain goat)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Safari Ltd.
Series: Wild Safari North American Wildlife
Year of Production: 2007
Size/Scale: Height at shoulder 6.0 cm for a scale of 1:16.7
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Rare
Miscellaneous Notes: This sculpt was also shared with Schleich. Schleich produced it as part of their Wild Life America and Schleich Forest lines from 2005-2007; Safari Ltd. produced it as part of their North American Wildlife line from 2008-2011. I believe all O. americanus figures produced at the time of this writing are retired.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Native to the northern Cascade and Rocky Mountains of northwestern North America (Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, Washington, Alberta, Idaho, western Montana); introduced to other areas in western and central North America
Habitat: Steep, rocky areas with cliffs or bluffs in alpine and subalpine mountains; usually above the tree line, but with seasonal migrations above and below their normal range
Diet: Grasses, mosses, lichens, herbaceous plants, mineral-rich salt licks
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Least Concern
Miscellaneous Notes: Oreamnos americanus is the only extant species of mountain goat; the related O. harringtoni lived in the southern Rocky Mountains during the Pleistocene. The ancestors of Oreamnos probably originated in the Late Miocene of present day Tibet or Mongolia and their ancestors crossed the Bering Strait before the Wisconsinian glaciation. The fossil record of Oreamnos is fairly recent strictly North American, suggesting the genus originated after the migration from Asia.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Actias artemis (Bremer et Grey, 1853) (Japanese luna moth)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Ikimon
Series: Science Techni Colour - Private Specimen of a Lepidopterist Acrylic Mascot 2
Year of Production: 2019
Size/Scale: Wingspan 4.8 cm for a scale of 1:1.7-1:2
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Unique
Miscellaneous Notes: The figures in this set are essentially photographs of butterflies and moths embedded in acrylic. Flip the figure over and the underside reveals an image of the ventral side of the animal, too. They are also sold as keychains (hence the hole in the acrylic above the head).

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Northeast Asia (Russia, Korea, northeast China, Japan)
Habitat: Hardwood forests
Diet: Larvae feed on a variety of plants, including Salix (willow), Alnus (alder), Carya (hickory), Quercus (oak), Acer (maple), Prunus (plum), and Juglans (walnut); adults do not eat
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Not Evaluated
Miscellaneous Notes: More research is needed to determine the full extent of this species' geographic distribution, and whether or not the current concept of A. artemis represents a single species or a cryptic species complex.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Vespa mandarinia Smith, 1852 (Asian giant hornet)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Shine-G
Series: Larvae Moei
Year of Production: unknown
Size/Scale: length 3.7 cm, within scale 1:1 for a large larva
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Uncommon
Miscellaneous Notes: The Larvae Moei collection is a set of stylized larvae of lepidopterans and this single hymenopteran. The brood cells in this image were borrowed from a life cycle set of V. mandarinia by Epoch.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Southeast Asia; recently established in the Pacific Northwest of North America
Habitat: Forests
Diet: Larvae are feed insects provided by adults; adults are predaceous on insects, but will also eat tree sap and overripe fruit. Adults will also eat Vespa amino acid mixture produced by the larvae.
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Not Evaluated
Miscellaneous Notes: Larvae of V. mandarinia are fed a paste that consists of masticated insect prey harvested by the adults. Unlike the adults, the larvae are able to digest solid protein. Larvae will produce a silk cocoon for pupation.

[bmathison1972]

Programming Note: this Saturday will be the 400th post, so expect some stats updates this weekend

Species: Mantis religiosa (Linnaeus, 1758) (praying mantis; European mantis)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: K&M International
Series: Wild Republic - Insects Polyvinyl Bag
Year of Production: unknown
Size/Scale: Body length 13.5 cm for a scale of 2.7:1-2:1
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Common
Miscellaneous Notes: Like many toy mantids, this one was not identified at the species level. However, unless otherwise indicated, M religiosa appears to be the go-to species outside of Japan.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Southern Europe, Asia, North Africa; introduced to Australia and North America
Habitat: Forests, grasslands, agricultural fields, disturbed areas, parks, gardens; usually in areas with shrubby vegetation
Diet: Insects
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Least Concern
Miscellaneous Notes: Native to the Palearctic, the introduction of M. religiosa to North America was initially an accident, the insect having hitchhiked on nursery stock from southern Europe. However, it was quickly recognized as a beneficial predator of another introduced species, the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar). For years now, egg cases (oothecae) have been sold commercially to aid in garden pest insect control.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Lissemys punctata andersoni Webb, 1980 (spotted Northern Indian flapshell turtle)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Kaiyodo
Series: Capsule Q Museum - Turtle Good Luck Charms Vol. 2
Year of Production: 2021
Size/Scale: Figure length 3.3 cm. Carapace length 2.7 cm for a scale of 1:8.8-1:13.7
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Very rare
Miscellaneous Notes: Kaiyodo specifically marketed this figure as the subspecies L. p. andersoni, but the acceptance of multiple subspecies is debatable (see below). Yujin also made this species, at least twice.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Central Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar)
Habitat: Lakes, ponds, marshes, and shallow, quiet waters of rivers, streams, irrigation canals
Diet: Freshwater invertebrates, amphibians, aquatic plants
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Vulnerable (as a species)
Miscellaneous Notes: The subspecies status of L. punctata is a matter of debate. While some authorities do not recognize subspecies, others recognize three: L. p. punctata, L. p. andersoni, and L. p. vittata. The first two are widespread throughout much of the species' distribution in Central Asia, while L. p. vittata is restricted to central India.

[bmathison1972]

Species: †Protolindenia sp. (pedaltail dragonfly)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Rebor
Series: Standard Collection - 1:6 Compsognathus longipes Sentry
Year of Production: 2016
Size/Scale: Wingspan 8.0 cm; scale species-dependent, but within scale 1:1 for at least some species.
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Unique
Miscellaneous Notes: This figure was sold as an accessory to a Compsognathus longipes figure (which, interestingly, was advertised at a 1:6 scale, so not in scale with this Protolindenia). I was lucky to get it from a collector who only wanted the dinosaur. The figure came with a tall wire base (not shown) from which it is removable.

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Upper Jurassic of present-day Europe
Habitat: Streams, marshes, lakes
Diet: Presumably, nymphs were predators on aquatic invertebrates, small fish, and amphibians; adults predaceous on flying insects
IUCN Status (at time of posting): N/A [prehistoric]
Miscellaneous Notes: Protolindenia belongs to the family Petaluridae, which is represented today by five extant genera, including Petalura (Australia), Phenes (South America), Tachopteryx (eastern North America), Tanypteryx (Pacific Northwest), and Uropelata (New Zealand). In keeping with their ancient roots, petalurids are large dragonflies; the Australian Petalura ingentissima is usually regarded as the largest extant odonate with a wingspan of 16 cm.

[bmathison1972]

Species: Formica rufa Linnaeus, 1761 (red wood ant)

About the Figure:
Manufacturer: Bullyland
Series: Large Insects and Spiders Collection
Year of Production: 1994
Size/Scale: Body length (excluding wings and appendages) 7.5 cm for a scale of 16.7:1
Frequency of species in toy/figure form (at time of posting): Rare
Miscellaneous Notes: Bullyland released four caste stages of F. rufa in 1994, this winged male, a queen, a soldier, and a worker. I only have this one of the four (otherwise I would have reviewed more of them together).

About the Animal:
Geographic distribution: Europe and Central Asia
Habitat: Forests, parks, gardens
Diet: Primarily aphid honeydew; also predaceous on other arthropods
IUCN Status (at time of posting): Near Threatened
Miscellaneous Notes: Like other eusocial insects, F. rufa has a complex caste system. Monogynous colonies will have a single queen while polygynous colonies will have multiple queens. Diploid males occur and mate with newly-emerged young queens during nuptial flights. There are no specialized soldiers (despite Bullyland making one to accompany today's figure), but there are different kinds of workers that perform different tasks. Arboreal workers harvest honeydew from aphids on plants. Ground-hunting workers search for arthropod prey on the ground. Foraging workers search for building material for the ant hill.

[bmathison1972]

With today's F. rufa post being the 400th, I thought I would do a fun stats update.

First, let's look at percentages of major groups and how well they have performed.

percentage of my collection/percentage to date in this thread:
Arthropods: 57.4%/54.7%
Mammals: 13.2%/13.5%
Fish: 8.3%/10.2%
Birds*: 7.3%/6.7%
non-Arthropod Invertebrates: 4.3%/5.25
Reptiles: 3.8%/4%
Amphibians: 2.7%/2.5%
Dinosaurs*: 2.2%/2.5%
Protozoans/Plankton: 0.8%/0.5%

*Note on Birds vs. Dinosaurs. Birds include all theropods within Euavialae, extinct or extant. The Dinosaur category is for 'traditional' prehistoric dinosaur clades (except anything in Euavialae); pterosaurs; mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs and other prehistoric aquatic reptiles; prehistoric crocodylomorphs; prehistoric non-mammal synapsids; and prehistoric reptiles with no close modern relatives.

Notes: As more reviews are done, things smooth out nicely. Arthropods surprisingly have slipped a little. Mammals are doing well, as usual (although it seems like there have been a lot as of late). Fish are still over-performing at the expense of the birds, even though it feels like it's been a while since we've seen a fish. Non-arthropod invertebrates are actually doing really well. And amphibians, which had only one review in the first 200, have crept back up to where they should be expected. Other groups are doing close to where they should be.

Now, within Arthropods:
Insects: 71.9%/74.2%
Crustaceans: 13.5%/11.9%
Arachnids: 10.3%/9.6%
Misc. Arthropods: 4.3%/4.1%

Notes: Looks like insects are over-performing at the expense of everyone else. Crustaceans, which historically over-performed, have slipped a bit.

There is one caveat that will affect percentages, ever so slightly (and mostly with regards to the arthropods), and that involves posts that remove two or more figures from the database (e.g., male and female figures released together). For the database, with the exception of life cycle sets, one line represents one figure. So, in these cases it is when the random number generator lands on one of the two (or more), but both (or more) are reviewed and removed. I have done a rough estimate on the number of posts that will remove more than one line from the database in one post:
Two figures: 154*
Three figures: 14*
Four figures: 3
Five figures: 1*
*we have seen two figures covered 34 times, three figures three times, and five figures once.

Now, some interesting numbers and tidbits of information:

Species that have come up more than once: Allomyrina dichotoma (7), Allotopus rosenbergi (2), Apis mellifera (2), Atrax robustus (2), Bathynomus giganteus (3), Brachypelma smithi (3), Chalcosoma chiron (3), Coccinella septempunctata (2), Cybister chinensis (2), Danaus plexippus (4), Dorcus hopei (3), Dynastes grantii (3), Dynastes hercules (3), Dynastes neptunus (3), Idea leuconoe (2), Lamprima adolphinae (2), Latrodectus mactans (2), Lucanus cervus (2), Lucanus maculifemoratus (4), Macrocheira kaempferi (2), Mantis religiosa (2), Megasoma actaeon (2), Mesotopus tarandus (4), Ogyris genoveva (2); Onchorhynchus clarkii (2), Papilio machaon (3), Papilio xuthus (2), Prosopocoilus dissimilis (2), Prosopocoilus giraffa (3), Prosopocoilus inclinatus (5).

Genera with more than one species: Allomyrina (2), Ameerega (2), Androctonus (2), Aphonopelma (2), Chalcosoma (3), Dorcus (2); Dynastes (3), Eupatorus (2), Hexarthrius (3), Lamprima (2), Latrodectus (2), Lucanus (2), Megasoma (3), Morpho (3), Myotis (2), Odontolabis (2), Oncorhynchus (2), Ornithoptera (2), Papilio (5), Polistes (2), Prosopocilus (4), Spheniscus (2), Zerene (2).

Here are a list of companies (alphabetical order) and how many have come up in each (some posts can have more than one company when sculpts are shared or copied). Companies with an asterisk are new since the last stats update:

4D Master 2   
AAA 1   
AMT/Ertl 1*
AquaKitz 1   
Arboreum Artwork 2   
Bandai/Bandai Spirits 9   
Beam 1*
Blip Toys 2   
Bullyland 5   
Cadbury/Yowie Group 15   
Club Earth/Wing Mau 17   
CollectA 17   
Coca Cola 2   
Colorata 17   
DeAgostini 6   
Discovery Channel 1*
Dreams Come True Ltd. 1   
Eikoh 1   
Epoch/Tarlin 6   
FaunaFigures 1   
F-toys 8   
Funrise Toys 1   
Hayakawa Toys 3   
Ikimon/Kitan Club 15   
Insect Lore 3   
Jam 1   
K&M International 9   
Kabaya 7   
Kaiyodo/Furuta 68   
Koro Koro 1   
Land & Sea Collectibles 1   
Maruka 1   
Mojo Fun 3   
Natural History   4   
Noah's Pals 1   
Paleocasts 2   
Paleo-Creatures 3   
Papo 6   
Play Visions 13   
PNSO 3   
Qualia 1*
Rebor 1*
Safari Ltd. 50   
Sasto 3D File 1   
Schleich 3   
Science & Nature 2   
Sega 21   
ShanTrip 3   
Shine-G 3   
Skillcraft 1*
SO-TA/Toys Spirits 2   
Southlands Replicas 4   
Stewart Sales Services 1   
Takara Tomy A.R.T.S./Subarudo 13   
Toy Fish Factory/Replica Toy Fish 4   
Toy Major 3   
Trilobiti 1   
US Toy 2   
Vivid Toy Group   1   
Wild Kraatz 2   
Yell 2   
Yujin 17   
unknown   8   


Anyway, we'll look at stats again after post 500!! Until then, enjoy the posts!