Echsheim: the home of our dinosaur heroes

Das ist die Karte von Echsheim. Hier werden Schulen, Geschäfte, das Rathaus und alle möglichen Orte angezeigt, damit man weiß, wo sich unsere Geschichten abspielen.

Welcome to Echsheim!

This is the hometown of Dino and Feodora. Our dinosaur children and their friends and families live here.

Echsheim: A charming little town in Sauria. In the neighborhood where our dinosaurs live, everything is fairly new—the houses, the streets, and even the schools. The weekly market takes place here on Wednesdays and Saturdays. And people occasionally meet while strolling through the city park or shopping. Some children already know each other from other schools or have met at the Echsheim playground.

Getting around in Echsheim

The Echsheim bus transports the dinosaurs to all the other neighboring towns. However, you have to pedal along yourself.

The Dino Bus

There's one iron rule throughout Sauria. No energy may be used for movement—no electricity, no gas, or no petrol. That's why all buses are pedal-powered. They're also built in tiers. The long-necked dinosaurs sit in the back and the small dinosaurs in the front. The pterosaurs sit on bird perches on the bus. They also have to use their wings to propel the bus forward. All passengers must stomp. That can make you red-faced!

Dinosaurs and packages are transported by air taxi

The flying taxi

Those who can afford it and aren't afraid of heights can take a ride in an air taxi. You sit in the basket in the middle and have to jump out with a parachute at the right time. Larger packages are also delivered this way.

The city center

This is Himmelsgässchen. This is the shopping street in Echsheim. This is where you shop.

The shopping street of Echsheim

In Echsheim, there's a shopping street, Himmelgässchen. This is where our hardworking businesspeople work.

You can buy anything your heart desires here. Ricky says the grilled pig noses from master butcher Mopsmüller are a dream. Whether it's fresh fruit and vegetables, beautiful replacement hair from Petie's Wig Paradise, or delicious ice cream at Manzetti's Ice Age. Banking is also done here. However, furniture can be bought in Dinhausen at Dinkea, Gini's parents' furniture store.

The businessmen of Echsheim

Das ist die Metzgerei in Echsheim. Alle Fleischesser kaufen hier ihr Rattenmett oder andere Leckereien. Ricky liebt die Köstlichkeiten, die der Metzger verkauft.

In Peties Perücken Paradies kaufen die Dinos ihre Ergänzungshaar.

Das ist die Eisdiele der Familie Manzetti. Sie betreiben ihr Geschäft mit viel Liebe. Alles ist hier frisch.

Hier legen die Dinos aus Echsheim ihr Geld an. Das Geld heißt übrigens Echsos.

Das Möbelhaus „DINKea“ in Echsheim mit großer Glasfassade und dem Schriftzug „Möbel und mehr“. Werbeschilder im Fenster kündigen Rabatte und Öffnungszeiten an. Vor dem Eingang betreten Dinosaurier das Geschäft der Familie Schemelmeier.

The Echsos

Dino and Sauriah look at a shiny Echso in front of the Saurian National Bank.

The Dino Money

The Echsos – that's the currency used in Sauria. They sparkle beautifully, and of course, everyone is keen on them. Sometimes they're given away, sometimes they're stolen – in any case, they provide plenty of suspense in our story. Because one thing's for sure: If you steal loot from robbers, they'll get pretty angry. You can almost understand that...

The weekly market

A market situation. Mr. Manzetti sells pastries and coffee.

People like to meet here!

Here in Echsheim, right on the square in front of the town hall, the market takes place two days a week. Many of our local businesses sell their specialties there. Fruit and vegetable vendor Willi Wurmstich, master butcher Mopsmüller, and, of course, the Manzetti family are regulars there to treat their customers. Everyone meets there. Even the lawyer from Echsheim, who keeps a hobby beekeeping business, sells his homemade honey there: the famous Echsheimer Königsblüte.

The intelligence service

This pterosaur delivers mail to our dinosaurs.

The post

This giant fluttering creature is Uncle Feini. He's a large pterosaur and delivers the mail in Echsheim and the surrounding area. He announces himself everywhere with, "Tatü Tata, the mail is here!" Sometimes he's a bit shrill, sometimes a bit clumsy. He's always up for a little chat. After all, he gets around quite a bit and hears quite a lot. That gives him plenty to gossip about. Uncle Feini always seems to be in a great mood. But no one knows how he's really feeling, or whether he's just feigning his good mood. It will be exciting when he tells us all the secret stories he's picked up.

The little postman brings the express mail to Echsheim.

The U-mouth

This little, industrious creature is dear Maulbert. Everyone calls him Mauli. Among our dinosaurs, messages are delivered via "U-Maul." This is done by our little underground postman, who sometimes gets quite overloaded. And to ensure he can manage everything, only truly important messages are allowed to be sent via U-Maul. Dinosaur children are not allowed to use the U-Maul. Only adults are allowed to do that. Mean, isn't it? But that's just how it is with our dinosaurs in Echsheim. Mauli is always rewarded with an earthworm after delivering a message.

The two schools for the dinosaur children

The SchuffZ

SchuffZ is the abbreviation for “School for Peaceful Coexistence.”

Dinosaurs can be divided into two types: meat-eaters and plant-eaters. At some point, they decided together that they wanted to live peacefully together. And to make that happen—to prevent some from snapping and others from constantly running away—the SchuffZ exists. There, dinosaur children are taught how to interact sensibly with one another.

The SchuffZ is the school for peaceful coexistence.

The staff of SchuffZ

Mrs. Fina Faust is the strict but fair headmistress of Echsheim. With a clear mind and a strong sense of justice, she maintains order while also supporting her students with heart and dedication.

Mrs. Faust

This is Fina Faust. She's a fantastic teacher. Many children admire her so much that they want to be just like her. Our little fairy is crazy about her, too. She's very kind to the children and puts a lot of effort into the training at the SchuffZ.

Ben is the calm and reliable supervisor in Echsheim. With his watchful eye, he ensures that rules are followed and everyone is safe. Despite his serious task, he has a friendly nature and is always willing to listen to the concerns of the young dinosaurs. His strong sense of fairness makes him respected and valued by the children.

Ben

Ben, along with his brother Bob, is the SchuffZ's flying supervisor. They always make sure the children behave well and that everything is in order. The two brothers are absolutely reliable. They are often confronted with the children's problems and often act more as social workers than supervisors.

Mr. Weichwickler

Her colleague is Wiegald Weichwickler. He's super friendly and sweet, and he loves rhyming. But beware, if you annoy him, the wordplay is over. Mr. Weichwickler is always a good friend for the children. He's single and enjoys spending time at the market, enjoys going out into nature, and is always up for a chat.

Bob is the conscientious supervisor of the SchuffZ. With a firm but fair hand, he ensures that everything is done according to the rules. He's not easily upset, but when it comes to discipline, he's not a joke. Despite his serious nature, Bob has a kind heart and makes sure everyone feels safe and respected.

bob

He and his brother Ben are the SchuffZ's flying supervisors. They always make sure the children behave well and that everything is in order. The two brothers are absolutely reliable. They are often confronted with the children's problems and often act more as social workers than supervisors.

The Echsnasium

This is the school our dinosaur children attend after successfully completing the School for Peaceful Coexistence.

Anyone who goes to the Echsnasium should already know how to behave towards other dinosaurs. This usually works, but not always. Ricky, for example, still doesn't fully understand how to behave towards other dinosaurs.

The Echsnasium is the secondary school for our dinosaurs.

The staff of the Echsnasium

Bromelie Brontmann, the dedicated teacher, observes her students with a stern yet benevolent gaze. With her imposing stature and natural authority, she ensures discipline in the classroom, but her fragrant presence and warm-hearted humor make her popular with the children.

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Brontman

Bromelie Brontmann is the homeroom teacher of Dino, Ricky, and the other children. She commands absolute respect—tough but fair. She's strict, fragrant, and truly enormous.

Ms. Tippelsberg, the conscientious school secretary, keeps the school office in perfect order with her organizational talent and keen eye. With her notepad always at hand and a keen ear, she ensures that no appointment or important information goes unnoticed.

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Tippelsberg

School secretary Ingrid Tippelsberg is a delicate creature. She's a bit shy and easily jumpy. She doesn't really like children. She was always teased during her own school days, so she's still afraid of them. She desperately wants a husband. Does she perhaps have a crush on Mr. Punkschrank?

Bernhardine Triezmann, the lovably silly art teacher, always carries her brushes by the horns—with the result that she's regularly covered in paint. Her creative and chaotic nature turns art class into a colorful adventure.

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Triezmann

This is Bernhardine Triezmann. She's in charge of the art subjects. She paints entire pictures in seconds and is so engrossed in her work that the paint just splashes everywhere. You might even get a little bit of it if you're nearby. Mrs. Triezmann doesn't appear until Book 9, though.

Janitor Wally, the down-to-earth and humorous school janitor, ensures that everything runs smoothly with his watchful eye and unwavering sense of order. With his long grabber arm, he patiently collects scattered trash and calmly responds to everyday chaos with a 'PRÖÖÖT!'

Building supervisor
Wally

Janitor Wally is a funny guy. He keeps order in the school. His favorite student is Ricky because he always finds him amusing.

Mister Punkschrank, the cool music teacher, inspires his students with his laid-back manner and musical talent. With his relaxed charisma and sense of rhythm, he brings the right groove to the class.

Mister
Punk closet

This young man's name is Mister Punkschrank. He hasn't revealed his full name yet. He's a master of the instruments like no other. He's pretty cool, and Ricky is extremely impressed by his skills. Will the two become friends at some point? He, too, doesn't appear until Book 9.

The police

Of course, law and order must also be maintained in Echsheim. Inspector Knoblér and his staff are responsible for this.

Now, you might think that nothing happens in a small town like Echsheim. But no way! There's plenty to do here. A nasty gang of robbers is on the loose. But of course, Police Chief Knoblér and his men are here!

At the Echsheim police station, Mathilde Bangeberg deftly tosses her cap onto the coat hook, while Sergeant Wachtwichel works intently at his desk. Inspector Knoblèr observes the scene with a keen eye, constantly searching for new clues.

The police officers

Inspector Knoblèr is an experienced investigator in Echsheim. With his detective instincts and sharp eye, no detail escapes him. Always on the go wearing a coat and detective hat, he is known for his calm yet penetrating manner, which allows him to track down every crime.

Inspector Knoblér

He's in charge of the police station in Echsheim. He's Sauriah's father and has a sharp mind. Although he loves his job, he prefers it when nothing happens.

Mathilde Bangeberg

Mathilde works for the police in Echsheim. She copes well with her colleague's irritated mood. She has a wealth of magic tricks up her sleeve, which she never fails to impress the people of Echsheim with.

Sergeant Wachtwichel is a jumpy, energetic police officer. He wants nothing more than to finally solve a big case—which is why he's constantly eager to arrest someone, often for no real reason.

Sergeant Wachtwichtel

Here we have the constantly irritated Sergeant Wachtwichtel. He often finds Echsheim too boring. He would love to solve a real crime. Perhaps that's too much for him?

The agents

If anyone is capable of getting the situation with the robbers under control for the safety of all Echsheimers, it's the agents of Sauropol. They come from all over Sauria to consult and make plans for the next steps. They don't always agree with the police officers.

The employees of Sauropol

Svetlana

Svetlana Frzettskosczewzyvilli is a clever and mysterious agent. With her sharp mind, perfect camouflage, and a talent for undercover operations, she's always one step ahead of the criminals. But behind her cool facade lies a woman who would do anything for her son Edgar.

Aliou

Aliou Raptutu is the agent team's tech expert and hails from Nisamgo. With his ingenuity, he develops cutting-edge spy devices and clever gadgets that make life easier for his colleagues. Edgar Frzettskosczewzyvilli especially admires him, as Aliou has taught him a great deal about technology. Together with Swetlana Frzettskosczewzyvilli and Pedro de la Pie Grande, he is on a secret mission in Echsheim to uncover a major crime.

Maggie

Maggie Lizzardian is an impressive and quick-witted secret agent. With her powerful stature, elegant appearance, and slight English accent, she exudes authority. Together with her husband, Pedro de la Pie grande, she goes on undercover missions, skillfully disguising herself—whether as a journalist or as a relative of Svetlana Frzettskosczewzyvilli. Her determination and quick wit make her a dangerous opponent for any villain.

Igor

Igor, the missing secret agent and father of Edgar Frzettskosczewzyvilli, was working undercover on a dangerous case. To get close enough to the top criminals, he had to go into hiding – but then he disappeared without a trace. Since then, Edgar and his mother Svetlana have been desperately searching for him and have vowed not to give up until he's back with them.

Pedro de la Pie Grande, the mysterious Brazilian spy, is an experienced detective. He works undercover alongside his wife Maggie, always on the hunt for the next crucial piece of information.

Piedro

Pedro de la Pie Grande is an experienced Brazilian detective and secret agent. Together with his wife Maggie Lizzardian, he disguises himself as a journalist to obtain explosive information undercover. With his sharp powers of deduction and his instinct for solving complex cases, he is a valuable asset in the fight against crime.

The Robbers

They're not nice people at all. They're causing trouble in Echsheim. They also like to steal things from other people. The big boss, in particular, is quite dangerous. He pulls all the strings. He and his gang are being hunted by everyone. If only the police and the agents weren't interfering in each other's work!

The gang of robbers robbed the bank in Echsheim.

The dangerous robbers

The boss, a cold-blooded mastermind, sits in a shadowy hideout, wearing a dark suit with gold rings and smoking a cigarillo. His piercing gaze reveals that he's firmly in control of Echsheim—but his enemies are hot on his heels.

The top boss

The Big Boss is the notorious mastermind behind numerous crimes in Echsheim. With his expensive dark suit, thick gold rings, and a constantly glowing cigarillo, he exudes ice-cold authority. He works from the shadows, pulls the strings behind the scenes, and tolerates no mistakes. After a botched coup, he went into hiding with the help of a time machine, but the police and several agents are already on his trail.

Kalle

Kalle Klotzkopf is Two-Finger Toni's muscular henchman, his right-hand man. With his fiery temper, he prefers brute force to clever planning. But secretly, he fears the boss – and when the gang loses their loot, the pressure mounts.

Two-Finger Toni

Two-Finger Toni is a cunning and unscrupulous robber who got his name after a botched safe robbery. As the leader of a small gang consisting of Kalle Klotzkopf and the simpleton Dödel, he tries all sorts of tricks to get his hands on loot. But after a spectacular coup, he has caught the attention of the big boss – and in this world, there are no second chances for losers.

Dödel, the simple-minded and good-natured robber, stands innocently in the alley, holding a ham sandwich. With his confused expression, he seems to understand little of what is happening around him, but his trust in his accomplices remains unshakable.

idiot

The Dödel is the idiotic member of the gang led by Two-Finger-Toni and Kalle Klotzkopf. He is naive, gullible, and has a childlike disposition, which often makes him the laughingstock of his accomplices. His ultimate goal is to be taken seriously, but instead, he usually ends up in bizarre situations – whether because he misunderstands a simple command or because he gets distracted by a ham sandwich.