About Prehistoric Products

We are primarily scientific--mold-makers, specializing in the production of paleontological replicas of famous museum fossil specimens. For the most part, our reproductions are of full skeletons in matrix slabs, however, we do feature several skulls which include four dinosaurs. Two of these (Allosaurus and the duckbill Corythosaurus), are in the form of one-sided specimens designed for wall hanging. We will be adding another dinosaur later. Of the full skeleton slabs, you will find fossil birds such as specimens of Archaeopteryx and other more recent ones. Also several pterosaurs are stocked as well as a few odd pieces.

We have a lot of specimens which are not mentioned in our on-line price list. Some are too big for normal UPS shipping without hazard of breakage, some are redundant, and a few, such as our cast of the Maxberg Archaeopteryx are reserved for swap exchanges to institutions. Some are too common as real fossils to warrant purchasing as castings. However, we will entertain any institutional requests regarding these items by telephone, if the customer can arrange for private transportation (or if the buyer lives in the greater Sacramento, California region, we can arrange for personal delivery).

Owned and operated by Phillip R. Langdon, who has had a life long interest in paleo-herpetology (the study of fossil reptiles and amphibians). The main focus has been on the dinosaur bird connection A second focus is in the area of "living fossils" which is the study of still surviving life forms (such as the Tuantara, crocodilians and turtles among other plants and animals.)

Our line of fossil replicas have a tendency to reflect thoses interest, although we try to keep a balanced spectrum of specimens. The professional or advanced amateur specializing in these subjects will find many of the most important specimens of today. We are adding more all the time, and often we would rather trade for something new to us than sell.