New Prehistoric Scenes Saber Tooth Tiger and Cave Bear
by Atlantis Models
Around $30 each, or discounted from some online retailers.

Keeping with the prehistoric theme, today’s second pick in The 2024 PopCult Gift Guide is actually two picks, reissues of two classic Aurora Prehistoric Scenes model kits that have not been sold since the early 1970s, The Saber Tooth Tiger and The Cave Bear!

Again, the perfect gift for fans of prehistoric beasts of any age, these snap-together, slightly articulated model kits help you bring the lumbering and fearsome animals of bygone days back to life without the use of DNA technology or any of the related mayhem involved with that. Both kits are 1/13 scale, and are compatible with all of the classic Aurora Prehistoric Scenes mini-dioramas.

The Prehistoric Scenes Saber Tooth Tiger once assembled, measures 6.5 inches tall with a base width of 8.5 inches. He can be painted and customized, or left unpainted. There are 24 parts and the snap-together assembly is simple and quick.

This kit was last seen on store shelves in the early 1970’s. The Atlantis version comes with both bases and is molded in Saber Tooth Yellow. It also comes with a nameplate and movable extra set of legs and arms for different poses.

You can order it directly from Atlantis Models.

The Prehistoric Scenes Cave Bear is another set that was never reissued like the Prehistoric Scenes dinosaur kits were. This figural kit measures 6.5 inches tall with a base width of 10 inches when assembled.

This kit was also last seen on store shelves in the early 1970’s. The Atlantis kit comes molded in Bear Brown with a cave scene including cave wall, nameplate and bear skulls. This model has a movable head, and front and rear legs. From the Original Aurora Tooling. And you can expect the same, easy, Snap-Together Assembly. It can be painted, or left as is.

You can order this kit directly from Atlantis Models, or from other hobby retailers.