Dinosaur Toy Blog – Page 24

Review: Diatryma (MPC)

Genus: Diatryma, Gastornis Brand: MPC Classification: Bird Age: Eocene, Paleocene Type: Figurine, Monochrome, Oldies

4.2 (32 votes)

MPC’s fifth group of prehistoric animals included one truly original mold in the form of Diatryma (ie Gastornis), one of the earliest plastic representations of this icon from the post-Mesozoic age.

During the 1950s and 1960s, interest in paleontology was starting its climb back to mainstream interest, and companies like Marx took the initiative to start producing dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures in small plastic fashion for the first time, encouraging kids to create prehistoric worlds in their own homes.

Review: Tyrannosaurus (Sell Rite Giftware (SRG))

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: SRG (Sell Rite Gifts) Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Monochrome, Oldies

4 (37 votes)

Today, dinosaurs have become a permanent fixture in our pop culture, from toys to multi-million blockbuster movies, dinosaur seems to be everywhere. But there was a time when dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals were confined to the sterile walls of museums, a scientific curiosity that were outside of the mainstream.

Review: Velociraptor “Blue” (Jurassic World: Ferocious Pack by Mattel)

Genus: Velociraptor Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

2.2 (34 votes)

Review and photos by Prehistory Resurrection, edited by Suspsy

Mattel has made more ”Blue” toys (as well as other Velociraptors) than you can shake a stick at. Today, we will be taking a look at one of several incarnations of the beloved raptor: their Jurassic World Dominion Ferocious Pack version.

Review: Tyrannosaurus (Boley/Gosnell)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Boley, Gosnell Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Knock-off

2.1 (36 votes)

This derivative dinosaur toy draws its inspiration from a surprisingly modern and good-quality source; but like all knockoffs, the nature of that “inspiration” might leave a bad taste in one’s mouth.

Knockoffs are an ever-present element of the toy industry, and a persistent quandary for collectors. A knockoff is a product which imitates another, original product, usually without copying it precisely in order to slyly evade copyright infringement.

Review: Ruyangosaurus (Deluxe by CollectA)

Genus: Ruyangosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Sauropod, Titanosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.9 (86 votes)

Haoran is enjoying himself as always when relieving the itches along his colossal body by rubbing against the coarse bark of a far more colossal tree. Seeking to scratch both the top and the bottom of his neck at once, he squeezes it between two thick, knobbly branches and grunts with pleasure at the sensation.

News: Upcoming releases from Mojo Fun (New for 2023)

News Category: Upcoming Releases Brand: Mojö Fun

5 (11 votes)

For the third year in a row, Mojo Fun is releasing a Cenozoic mammal as their sole prehistoric figure. This time, it’s Coelodonta, the woolly rhinoceros, which should go well with the 2022 woolly mammoth.

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Review: Ceratogaulus (MPC)

Genus: Ceratogaulus Brand: MPC Classification: Mammal Age: Miocene, Pliocene Type: Figurine, Monochrome, Oldies

3.9 (24 votes)

A truly rare genus in the hobby to this day, MPC’s vintage figurine marks a bold move from a company most famous for its imitations – although the toy is perhaps showing its age with some design choices.

MPC (Multiple Products Corporation) is a well-known brand among experienced dinosaur collectors; their prehistoric line from 1961 and 1962 was widely sold through stores and catalogs for decades.

Review: Dilophosaurus (Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary, Pop! Movies by Funko)

Genus: Dilophosaurus Brand: Jurassic Park Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Jurassic Type: Caricature, Figurine

2.1 (26 votes)

With this year being the 30-year anniversary of the release of Jurassic Park, I thought it was well past time (5 years to be exact) that I reviewed this figure that was released for the 25th anniversary of the film. It’s the Dilophosaurus Pop!

Review: Pteranodon (Jurassic World: Dino Rivals by Mattel)

Genus: Pteranodon Brand: Jurassic World Classification: Pterosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

1.9 (18 votes)

Review and photos by EmperorDinobot, edited by Suspsy

Today, we shall continue looking at the mainline Pteranodons from Mattel’s Jurassic World line, this time at the Dual Attack figure! Do I, EmperorDinobot like this figure? Read on to find out!

As I explained in my previous Mattel review here, all mainline Pteranodon figures measure 8 inches long x 16 inches wide and all sport the same general mold, but each one is more than a repaint.

News: Dinosaur Toy Forum Diorama Contest 2023

News Category: Diorama Contest Brand: Uncategorized

4.7 (12 votes)

After a three-year hiatus, the Dinosaur Toy Forum Diorama Contest is back! In fact…

The 2023 contest is now open! There is no sponsor this year but there will be prizes.

Rules, regulations, terms and conditions

Anyone can enter. All members of the Dinosaur Toy Forum, including staff, can participate.

Review: Pteranodon (Jurassic World Roarivores by Mattel)

Genus: Pteranodon Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel Classification: Pterosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

3 (14 votes)

Review and photos by EmperorDinobot, edited by Suspsy

When the first wave of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom figures by Mattel came out, I, Emperor Dinobot, was highly pleased. I was so pleased, I endeavored to post the first reviews of the first wave of Roarivores here, here, and here during the summer of 2018.

Review: Zuniceratops (Beasts of the Mesozoic: Ceratopsian Series by Creative Beast Studio)

Genus: Zuniceratops Brand: Beasts of the Mesozoic, Creative Beast Studio Classification: Ceratopsian, Ceratopsian (basal) Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

4.9 (65 votes)

This modestly-sized (and priced) action figure is a fine representative of the detailed and stylish designs featured in David Silva’s spectacular Ceratopsian series.

I first heard of Zuniceratops a good 20 years ago, when Discovery Channel’s documentary special When Dinosaurs Roamed America aired on television.

News: Upcoming releases from Playmobil (New for 2023)

News Category: Upcoming Releases Brand: Playmobil

3.6 (7 votes)

Images of Playmobil’s 2023 Dino Rise line have appeared online, but disappointingly, all the prehistoric animals are repaints of previously released moulds, most of which have been in production since 2007. They still look like they’ll be fun to play with, however!

Tyrannosaurus rex.

Spinosaurus.

Review: Ceratosaurus (2021)(Schleich)

Genus: Ceratosaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine

3.5 (37 votes)

Review and photos by Prehistory Resurrection, edited by Suspsy

Back in 1994, Schleich released its now-discontinued Replica-Saurus line of dinosaur figures, which included perhaps the goofiest, ugliest, and most hideous dinosaur figure ever manufactured, their first Ceratosaurus sculpt, in a quadrupedal stance. It was finally retired in 2005.

Review: Cooperoceras (Prehistoric World by CollectA)

Genus: Cooperoceras Brand: CollectA Classification: Ammonite, Invertebrate Age: Permian Type: Figurine Scale: 1:1

4.8 (28 votes)

Over the last 3 years CollectA has produced FIVE extinct cephalopods spanning the geologic ages between the Ordovician and the Cretaceous. A magnificent achievement that appears to have come to an end, for alas, no cephalopod has been announced for 2023. But do not despair, with figures of Koolasuchus and Anomalocaris on the horizon CollectA is continuing their streak of releasing the most diverse and interesting assortment of prehistoric critters of any mainstream company.

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