Impossible Imaginings
The objects on this page illustrate the creative license some individuals have taken with the idea of dinosaurs, and the various manifestations that are the end result of such creativity. From friendly companions to frightening machines, these "dinosaurs" have less to do with science and far more to do with fiction!
Robosaurus
Photograph taken by TSGT Joe Zuccaro, USAF on April 25, 2004 at March Air Reserve Base in California on behalf of the Department of Defense. Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog
Wall Drug dinosaur, Wall, South Dakota
Photograph taken by John Margolies during 1980 as part of his Roadside America photograph archive. Retrieved from the Library of Congress Online Catalog
Gertie the dinosaur standing on a cliff edge looking at a mastodon
Hand drawn animation cel by Winsor McCay from c1914 as part of "Gertie the Dinosaur". Retrieved from the Library of Congress Online Catalog
Dino the Dinosaur
Dino the Dinosaur made his first appearance on The Flintstones in 1960, voiced by Mel Blanc. His character and likeness have been used in dozens of television and movie productions as recently as 2015. Retrieved from Wikipedia
Luchasaurus
Austin Matelson is a professional wrestler currently under contract with All Elite Wrestling. He has been performing under the 'Luchasaurus' persona since 2017. Retrieved from California State University, Northridge