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Ploddy the dinosaur
Ploddy the diplodocus was born/created in 1963 for the Australian Reptile Park and throughout the proceeding years has appeared in many varied colours and designs; from green to yelllow, depending on the occassion. Originally named "Dino", it was renamed to "Ploddy" in the 1990s.

Ploddy reaches 26.67 metres in length, weighs approximately 100 tonnes, and her concrete skin is 6 inches thick. She took about 1100 man hours to complete.

At the time of construction it was believed to be the world's first full size large dinosaur replica, with a skeleton found in Holland providing the factual basis for reconstruction. It is widely believed that "Ploddy" was in fact the first 'big thing' constructed on an Australian roadside (with the Big Scotsman in Adelaide being built in the same year). It has received a lot of interest over the years, with the big move in 1996 to a new location warranting a parade, complete with marching band.