Description: GIANT MICROBESTRILOBITE (Asaphiscus wheeleri) One of the most successful life-forms to ever appear on this planet, they thrived for about 300 MILLION years. They had already gone extinct before the dinosaurs ever lived! Some ancient peoples around the world valued these fossils, in a few cases even believing they possessed special, mystical powers. Today, they remain a favorite fossil for hunters and collectors. They have even been recognized as the "Official State Fossil" of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. While "modern" day Horseshoe Crabs bear a similar resemblance, they are at best VERY distant relatives, even if part of the same family. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COLLECTORS: From time to time, Giant Microbes will make production changes which can drive collectors and Dealers absolutely bonkers. Here we go again! Look at the last 2 photos. The "original, First-run" version is shown on the right, being darker and slightly larger. Ever since the first few batches, they have been coming in as the lighter, 2-tone version (no convertible models yet!) as shown on the left. Now, our latest order came is as the original style, once again. Since the fossil record does NOT indicate that either shade of purple is correct, we really don't care...but you might. If you have a PREFERENCE, please let us know and we will always try to honor that, as long as we have both styles. If you MUST get your choice, please check with us FIRST to make sure we can fulfill your need. All new materials ONLY Stuffed with Polyester Fibers Approximately 5 1/2" long (the antennae stretched out can add 3+"), 3 1/2" wide, and 2" thick Each Giant Microbes TRILOBITE tag contains a photo of an actual fossil,as well as educational and interesting information inside. Giant Microbes--USUALLY a million times actual size...but not this time!For anyone with a healthy sense of humor! A NOTE ABOUT GIANT MICROBES: We carry almost the complete line of Giant Microbes products (including many retired designs) and have since the company first began. It is going to take a while for us to get them all up and listed on here but we ARE working on it. In the meantime...if you need any that we haven't listed on here yet, if you want other ones for the "SPECIAL DEAL" below, or just a few for our regular multi-item savings (but can't find them yet), feel free to write and ask about our prices and availability. Yes, we usually have plenty! SPECIAL SALE!!! (Actually, our everyday multi-item sale price!) Whenever you purchase ANY 6 Regular or XL size Giant Microbes products (among others) you can get a 7th one FREE...including postage! The rules are easy to follow. After deciding on and paying for the first 6, just send us a note (through ebay) with which one you prefer as your gift. The first 6 need to be paid for at the same time or close enough (like within the hour, not spread out over a few days...we ship daily), with all being mailed to the same address so they can all be packed together in the same mailer. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND MAKE A SINGLE PAYMENT OR WE CAN'T HONOR THIS OFFER!!! The free one MUST be priced equal to or less than the lowest price one paid for. You can mix and match quantities from any of our listings that carry this offer (7 of one style or all different...doesn't matter to us!). Any listings selling pairs, sets, or multiple items already, count as single purchases. If you pay for the 7th one, you can still get ANOTHER one for free, but we will NOT send a refund for the 7th! Once shipped, you will STILL be entitled to our usual multi-item postage refund, based on the weight of the package and the cost to mail it. Please write with any questions BEFORE you purchase, especially if you want one (or more) which we haven't listed yet. Simple enough? IMPORTANT: When these are sent to us from Giant Microbes, depending on the quantity of our order, sometimes they are individually bagged and sometimes they are bulk bagged but NOT individually. When we mail yours out, each WILL be safely wrapped inside either a factory-sealed bag or a new plastic shopping bag to help protect it from the elements as it travels to you. As these are filled with polyester fibers, it can and will probably be packed tightly for shipping so if it appears a little "squished" when it arrives, it may just need to be shaken and "fluffed" upon removal from its mailing box. PLEASE, for the safety of your new friend, do NOT cut or puncture the box with any sharp objects! These are original, fully licensed designs that I am selling for $17.95 each which includes free shipping to anywhere in the U.S. You can combine this with other items that I am selling to receive a refund for each additional item after the first, once shipped. This refund reflects my savings in postage fees by combining your orders and is based on the total weight of the items. International buyers are eligible for the multi-item discount (WHEN YOU USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND PAY FOR ALL OF YOUR ITEMS IN A SINGLE PAYMENT!) and receive free shipping to the Global Shipping Program Center in Kentucky, USA, but are responsible for all additional fees for postage, customs, tariffs, and/or other import charges. Any questions? Contact me.
Price: 17.95 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-22T02:07:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or exchange (buyer's choice)
Size: Regular
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Type: EARLY CAMBRIAN
Gender: Any and All
Character Family: OCEAN DWELLERS
Brand: Giant Microbes
Recommended Age Range: 3-103+