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This is where you learn more about Ancient Era Artistry, Matt ramieri, and how we make your realistic paleoart dinosaur model kits.
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The Archosaur Asylum Vol. 27: Exploring the World of Dinosaur Model Kits
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a dinosaur skeleton in a museum, wondering what it would be like to bring that beast back to life—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, and let me tell you, one of the coolest ways to connect with these ancient creatures is through crafting dinosaur model kits. It’s like a hands-on time machine, letting you build, paint, and display your own slice of the Mesozoic era.

Matt Ramieri
Sep 85 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.26: Achieving Authenticity in Accurate Paleoart
Alright, let’s dive into the wild, wonderful world of authentic paleoart creations! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours staring at jaw-dropping dinosaur models and paintings. How do artists manage to bring these ancient creatures back to life with such flair and accuracy? Well, it’s not just about making something look cool. It’s very much about authenticity—which is a whole different ball game.

Matt Ramieri
Aug 204 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.25:
If you've ordered from Ancient Era Artistry recently, you might have noticed something strange: the shipping costs were… a bit much. Some customers even paid more for shipping than they did for the actual models. That’s not okay—and it’s not how we want to run our business.

Matt Ramieri
Aug 63 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.24: Mesozoic Life Kickstarter in Effect!
Mesozoic Life Stories is a series of high-quality CGI-animated short films that take viewers on an immersive journey into a prehistoric world where dinosaurs come to life. With a realistic yet entertainment-driven approach, each episode blends science, adventure, and excitement, drawing audiences into captivating stories from the Mesozoic era.

Matt Ramieri
May 153 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.23: Filling Out 2025
Hey all! I'm roaring with excitement here at Ancient Era Artistry as I roll on through 2025! I've been hard at work in the lab (okay,...

Matt Ramieri
Jun 10, 20245 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.22: A Few New Things
Hey folks, As always, I hope this blog entry finds you well. I thought it was about time that I shared the latest with you. Today we will...

Matt Ramieri
Jun 10, 20245 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.21: Emerging from the Abyss
A new diorama is on the way: "Bighorn Bash." So... it has been a minute since I brought you Archosaur Asylum Vol. 20. Since then, I have...

Matt Ramieri
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.20: RETURN OF X-REX (AND THE APEX REX DIORAMA)
Not her best day. If you have been following the Apex Rex Saga, and the Ancient Era Artistry "lost Data" saga, you would know that I had...

Matt Ramieri
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.19: Lizard Earthquake God!
An epic battle ensues... It has been a minute since the release of our last model: "Apex Rex". Today, I am thrilled to bring you the...

Matt Ramieri
Aug 9, 20234 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.18: APEX REX is SHIPPING!
Above: This is what your special edition badges will look like Finally ready to go Finally! All Apex Rex Pre-Production run Limited...

Matt Ramieri
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.17: Chomping Away at Apex Pre-Orders
Above: Printing Apex legs and tail. Each Apex Limited 1-35 Pre-Order is printed in four separate print sessions- each several hours long....

Matt Ramieri
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.16: APEX ASSEMBLY
Above and Below: 1/35 "Apex Rex" compared to our 1/35 scale "Scent in the Air", Omar. Omar is 1/35 scale of a 42-foot-long rex. ...

Matt Ramieri
Jul 2, 20232 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.15: Lips
Apex Rex Optional Head: Lipped Mouth Open version. Hey folks. Finally, Archosaur Asylum Vol. 15 has arrived. Today we discuss lips. ...

Matt Ramieri
May 24, 20234 min read
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The Syndicate Scoop Vol. 1
The Syndicate Scoop Vol. 1 Hello folks. Welcome to the "Syndicate Scoop" Volume 1. In this episode, I want to show you something I have...

Matt Ramieri
Mar 22, 20234 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.14: Saurian Syndicate and New Products!
I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to and invite you to the Ancient Era Artistry "Saurian Syndicate". The Saurian...

Matt Ramieri
Mar 10, 20233 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.13: A Step Back for Apex Rex
Hey folks. Just wanted to drop you guys a line regarding the "Apex Rex" model. We were ecstatic to have been able to sell out our first...

Matt Ramieri
Mar 5, 20234 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.12: Affiliate Program Primer
Hello Ladies and Gents. Here is just a quick-fire blog post to make you aware of the new Ancient Era Artistry Affiliate Program that you...

Matt Ramieri
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.11: Right Where it Begins- 2023
Hello Ladies and Gents. This is the eleventh installment of the Ancient Era Artistry blog, and the first one of the new year. If you...

Matt Ramieri
Jan 26, 20235 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.10: The Year in Review
So here it is, fellow dino nerds: Ancient Era Artistry's Inaugural Year in Review. 2022 was a wild ride for us here at the Archosaur...

Matt Ramieri
Dec 13, 20224 min read
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THE ARCHOSAUR ASYLUM VOL.9: The 1:35 scale "The Rexoning" Realized
Well, folks, I am excited because I finally got a chance to get some good photos and a turntable video of the 1:35 "The Rexoning"...

Matt Ramieri
Oct 23, 20225 min read
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