Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom by Mattel - new for 2019

[Faelrin]

Alright so the action features look pretty disappointing compared to the Thrash and Throw (for my inner kid). This one looks to be a better color match to the one in the first film, since it is more of a brown grey coloring, although it isn't a perfect match. I'll likely still pick it up.

[Flaffy]

Review of the 2019 Suchomimus. It's meh.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDOdvuvwK-Q&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2_vEWVMxqGbYsIQrekLLm_5Is5blTnRkVAG5AkWxm-hfHpij8znHV3zM8

[stargatedalek]

Still an impressive sculpt, I recommend buying it if you don't have access to the original.

[Flaffy]

New attack pack reviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWxNN-otAm0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2vy4jMT6jRInQM2kmwpArGOhBMC17uEm3kNl9F5DbVA8o5kmNJjJKNjzI

[Faelrin]

Just going to copy my comment from reddit:

The Dracorex is easily my favorite of these new Attack Packs, mostly for the articulation, color scheme, and sculpt (not counting the Coelurus which was not here, although there hasn't been an image of the actual toy just yet), but I'm eager for the others. Granted Dracorex is one of my favorite dinosaurs (even if it might actually be a juvenile Pachycephalosaurus and/or Stygimoloch, so I'm glad it gets a decent little addition to the Jurassic toyline.

A shame the cards are taped (and yikes even glued on in the case of the Dracorex's card).

[Flaffy]

[stargatedalek]

I was waiting for the new Sucho, but I decided it was worth the hassle of ordering one off Amazon to get the blue one which closes its jaw when at rest. I do prefer this ones base colours though.

[tanystropheus]

Still an impressive sculpt, I recommend buying it if you don't have access to the original.

I find it interesting that you are so much more lenient on toys (i.e action figures) than non-articulated toys/models but I suppose you understand the target audience and evaluate it as such.

In general, I feel that most folks on this forum are more lenient on "officially" licensed JP toys over nonofficial JP toys and/or mass produced non-JP retail models. Perhaps, there is a nostalgia factor (inbuilt). Or perhaps, they occupy different compartments/domains of one's mind and thereby assigned a vastly different classification/rating system. I don't really know, but it is an interesting phenomena nonetheless.

[stargatedalek]

Still an impressive sculpt, I recommend buying it if you don't have access to the original.

I find it interesting that you are so much more lenient on toys (i.e action figures) than non-articulated toys/models but I suppose you understand the target audience and evaluate it as such.

In general, I feel that most folks on this forum are more lenient on "officially" licensed JP toys over nonofficial JP toys and/or mass produced non-JP retail models. Perhaps, there is a nostalgia factor (inbuilt). Or perhaps, they occupy different compartments/domains of one's mind and thereby assigned a vastly different classification/rating system. I don't really know, but it is an interesting phenomena nonetheless.

Oh definitely, though at least in my case there is more than different expectations for action figures/toys and rather they are outright preferable. I like things I can fiddle around with and pose, so articulated stuff is generally priority.

Another appeal with JP/JW action figures is the broad variety available in similar scale. The Mattel line alone has more genera than Papo's whole extinct line, and when supplemented with choice figures from the older lines that didn't get remade it gives you a lot of options that are relatively similar stylistically and in scale that all go fairly well together.

There is also cost to consider. I can get an Attack pack Mattel raptor for $12 at any local box store right now (even most retired JP figures are available at prices similar to retail for the more expensive REBOR or Papo statuettes), getting a REBOR JP raptor would be running me $25-$30 plus shipping. Though my main complaint with the REBOR JP stuff would be that they're out of scale and though the details are finer the sculpts aren't as film accurate as most of Mattel's (namely the compy and the raptors heads).

Papo stuff isn't as expensive as REBOR and is more true to the films likeness, but they're still out of scale and have much less options available than licensed figures.

[tanystropheus]

Still an impressive sculpt, I recommend buying it if you don't have access to the original.

I find it interesting that you are so much more lenient on toys (i.e action figures) than non-articulated toys/models but I suppose you understand the target audience and evaluate it as such.

In general, I feel that most folks on this forum are more lenient on "officially" licensed JP toys over nonofficial JP toys and/or mass produced non-JP retail models. Perhaps, there is a nostalgia factor (inbuilt). Or perhaps, they occupy different compartments/domains of one's mind and thereby assigned a vastly different classification/rating system. I don't really know, but it is an interesting phenomena nonetheless.

Oh definitely, though at least in my case there is more than different expectations for action figures/toys and rather they are outright preferable. I like things I can fiddle around with and pose, so articulated stuff is generally priority.

Another appeal with JP/JW action figures is the broad variety available in similar scale. The Mattel line alone has more genera than Papo's whole extinct line, and when supplemented with choice figures from the older lines that didn't get remade it gives you a lot of options that are relatively similar stylistically and in scale that all go fairly well together.

There is also cost to consider. I can get an Attack pack Mattel raptor for $12 at any local box store right now (even most retired JP figures are available at prices similar to retail for the more expensive REBOR or Papo statuettes), getting a REBOR JP raptor would be running me $25-$30 plus shipping. Though my main complaint with the REBOR JP stuff would be that they're out of scale and though the details are finer the sculpts aren't as film accurate as most of Mattel's (namely the compy and the raptors heads).

Papo stuff isn't as expensive as REBOR and is more true to the films likeness, but they're still out of scale and have much less options available than licensed figures.

Okay, that makes sense. I appreciate your information. There is definitely an element of charm involved in collecting articulated figures. I have about 9 of the Mattel figures and they bring me back to the days of collecting Dino Riders. It is also true that there is a greater level of diversity but sometimes I feel that they should spend more time working on their original species (the Herrerasaurus comes to mind). As far as the raptors, I've only found the orange legacy raptor (there's a similar green colored one in the multi-assortment set) to be of interest, but I might hold off and pick up the upcoming grey quilled one (or wait for their premium version...not sure if it scales well). I really hope they do a good job with the Brachiosaurus. I remember when I was a kid, I was completely impressed by the size of the Definitely Dinosaurs Ultrasaurus.

[Faelrin]

So it seems like a lot of the new Dino Rivals stuff will be out in February or close to it (after NY Toy Fair is my best guess, if not prior), if the listings on Entertainment Earth are anything to go by (if stores do not get them earlier, as some have been finding the new Attack Pack Dracorex, Rhamphornychus, Delta, and Protoceratops, the MDA Stegosaurus and Suchomimus, and Bite N Fight Tyrannosaurus in stores already).

Here they are for those interested:

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/jurassic-world-dual-attack-action-figure-case/mtgdt38a

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/jurassic-world-savage-strike-case/mtgcr54a

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/jurassic-world-mega-dual-attack-action-figure-case/mtgdl05a

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/jurassic-world-deluxe-storypack-action-figure-with-vehicle-case/mtgcv77a

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/jurassic-world-bite-n-fight-trex-action-figure/mtgct91

It's also handy to see how things will be stocked per case when these come out in the stores (and maybe an idea of prices, give or take). For instance the Styracosaurus will be one per case.

Edit: I'm just gonna edit this, instead of making a new post, but I finally realized why the new Bite N Fight rex toy has that copper(?) color on its back, and dark on the back of the neck only. While the grey brown of the body is consistent with how the rex has appeared in the new films and the original, the original (cg) design of the rex had dark stripes on its back. The new rex design does in fact have a coppery sort of color to the back, and dark on the back of the neck area (and on some of the head, mostly around the eye, and the mouth to some degree). I noticed that after looking at this pic:




Though you can also pick up on it in the other images of the rex for FK, such as this one:


So I just thought that was neat and wanted to share. If only the rex toys for 2018 had used this color scheme (even if it is obviously simplified from its film counterpart), because they definitely had the better features (although I'm sure this rex toy's bite feature could be used to imitate the scene of it attacking the Carnotaurus perhaps, but I still prefer the electronic and thrash feature of the Thrash and Throw, or the articulation and bite feature on the smaller Extreme Chomping one). At least the sculpt is still on point for all of them.

[MLMjp]

Someone from reddit has found Savage strike dinos in Canada:

Although I kinda like the coloration of the Monolophosaurus, I don't like the application/patterns, and the jaw hinge looks really bad. This makes me glad that I already own the battle damage version.
And that Styracosaurus is even smaller than I though!

[Faelrin]

That Styracosaurus is probably slightly bigger then the Protoceratops from the looks of it. Honestly though some of the sizes were off from the start (such as the too small Triceratops, and huge Roarivore Pteranodon), even if most are okay. I also agree with you that the paint application on that particular Monolophosaurus could be better (I do like the colors chosen and the stripes design). Entertainment Earth suggests both of these will be one per case, while Blue and Stiggy will be two per case. The Tapejara and Dimetrodon are probably wave 2 releases, whenever that is (same for the Coelurus and green Herrerasaurus Attack Pack figures). Only a matter of time before these and possibly the others (Concavenator, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops, and Bite N Fight rex) hit stores. Entertainment Earth expects their pre-orders to ship out in February but if some places are getting these this early, we might not need to wait as long (although my stores tend to get things a few weeks later then a lot of folks, sometimes a whole month before I find something, depending on how short stocked a figure is).


I finally had my first luck with finding a bunch of the first wave of Dino Rivals Attack Pack figures at a Walmart that was about 30 mins away. I only had enough for one for now, so of course I went with my favorite, the Dracorex. Pictures will come later (probably another hour). I really dig the articulation on this one (and of course the sculpt and paint scheme). I am bothered by the thinner packaging, if only because it is really hard to check figures for good paint apps on both sides before purchasing. But luckily this will only be an issue with the Attack Packs.

Edit: Some pics here. Not the best quality (and lighting), but they will do.



Here it is with the Battle Damage Stygimoloch:

[MLMjp]

Not our favorite reviewer, but this our first clear look at the Parasaurolophus.
If you want to skip the cringe stuff review starts at 1:16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jrIAiBAx0M
It still looks nice although I can't help to notice how the paint job does not look as good as the promotional picture, mots notably the red airbrushing around the head/neck area. The action features are really meh, but I don't really care that much for those.
Still the first thing I want to get from the Dino Rivals line though.

[Loon]

I don't know how real this is; but, here's a "leaked" image of an "Indominus Rex prototype" I saw on facebook.


Someone pointed out that it does resemble this 3d art:

But, that may come down to being based on the same animal.


Also, some concept art for the Albertosaurus, and the Mega Dual Attacks, including the supposedly cancelled Therizinosaurus.

[MLMjp]

Hmmm....not sure about that Indominus. The thigh look weird, it does not have the same pixelated look as the rest of the figure, like it doesn't belong in the picture. I think it could be a fake, but who knows.
If it is real, great. it looks like a very nice figure for the infamous hybrid.

[Faelrin]

I really hope they nail the sculpt in any case. For the most part (Allosaurus, Sinoceratops that was a Pachyrhinosaurus, and dull poseable Indoraptor teeth aside), the sculpts of the Jurassic series creatures have been on point to their film versions. I'll take that pic with a grain of salt, but it does look to have articulation due to placement of the seam lines. If that's legit, it is no doubt going to be really good (I just hope the teeth are right. They messed that up on the skeleton from the Quest set). And they should definitely be able to nail the iconic quills on it, since they did pretty well for the Indoraptor's. We are definitely getting one in any case as there is one of those product code things out there for it. I do hope they reveal it at Toy Fair (along with the Brachiosaurus).

The concept art looks interesting too, but I only wish there were higher resolution images.


Edit: First in package look at the Tyrannosaurus family pack (I still have no idea how to get instagram images to show here):

https://www.instagram.com/p/Brnsv4nl17P/

Video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSHadLeyj5U&disable_polymer=1

I think the EC repaint looks pretty good. Just missing the yellow or cream spots along the back in between the black striping, sadly, and obviously the sculpt is the same, so it doesn't have the thicker neck, etc the male rex had in the film. Kenner's obviously wins here, but for a $30 two pack, this isn't a bad thing at all, and I'm definitely going to get it, since the Kenner one can be harder or more expensive to get in comparison.

[MLMjp]

@Faelrin me neither. Is very annoying because I found a lot of things in Instagram and I can't post them anywhere

But I have other ways to get what I want.
So glad the paint job is darker and the stripes more defined. Definitely getting the Buck, although then I will end up with two baby T. rexes.

[tanystropheus]

That T-rex is painted to look like a frog. Froggy Rex. 

[Takama]

That T-rex is painted to look like a frog. Froggy Rex. 

thats just the Frog DNA in its genes