Author: Faelrin

I was born in the early 90's, and some of my favorite prehistoric animals were molded by how I was introduced to them, such as Jurassic Park, BBC's Walking with Dinosaurs, Disney's Dinosaur, and more. Aside from my love of dinosaurs, I also really enjoy collecting and learning about other prehistoric animals across the span of time. Some of my favorite prehistoric animals include Anomalocaris, Carnotaurus, Deinonychus, Dimetrodon, Diplocaulus, Dunkleosteus, Parasaurolophus, Smilodon, Styracosaurus, Yutyrannus (in A-Z order), and plenty more. Some of my favorite figures within my personal collection include the 2016 Favorite Ltd Mini Model Cambrian Creatures set, 2018 Mattel Jurassic World Carnotaurus, 2020 Beasts of the Mesozoic Styracosaurus, 2020 Safari Ltd Deinonychus, 2021 PNSO Parasaurolophus, 2022 PNSO Deinocheirus, and the 2023 Beasts of the Mesozoic Yutyrannus, and that's just a small sample. Aside from working on reviews for the blog here, I also contribute to the DinoToyCollector website rather frequently, and various guides on the DinoToyForum. And when I'm not doing those things, I might be working on my Skyrim mods (or for other games).

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Review: Carnotaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Carnotaurus Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.5 (30 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy

Carnotaurus, the meat-eating bull, was an abelisaurid theropod that has seen its rise to fame with Disney’s Dinosaur and more recently in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and probably needs no further introduction for those familiar with the blog (though for those who are new, don’t worry, it will be covered).

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Review: Indoraptor (Grab ‘n Growl)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Genus: Indoraptor Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel, monster Classification: Fictional, Theropod Type: Action Figure

2.9 (18 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy

The new hybrid created for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom has received several figures from Mattel. The first one that was readily available was the ‘Super Posable’ Indoraptor. The ‘Grab ‘n Growl’ Indoraptor, which will be the subject of this review, is the second one to be released.

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Review: Pteranodon (Battle Damage)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

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

2.8 (15 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy

The Walmart exclusive (in the United States) Battle Damage series has produced a number of my favorite figures from Mattel’s Jurassic World line. The Battle Damage Pteranodon, which is the subject of this review, is one such figure.

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Review: Spinosaurus (Extreme Chomping)(Jurassic World Legacy Collection by Mattel)

Genus: Spinosaurus Brand: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Mattel Classification: Spinosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

3.6 (19 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy
It has been 17 years since Jurassic Park III first came out, and with it, the controversial Spinosaurus. It was quite a surprise when it was first revealed that Mattel was going to be releasing one as part of the Legacy Collection.

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Review: Quest for Indominus Rex Pack (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Genus: Indominus rex, Mosasaurus Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel, monster Classification: Fictional, Mosasaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure, Set

4.3 (10 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy
If you had to ask me what my favorite scene in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is, it would easily be the opening sequence. So once I heard that Mattel was in fact releasing a set based upon that scene, I knew I had to have it, once it was finally released.

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Review: Stygimoloch (Battle Damage)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Genus: Stygimoloch Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel Classification: Pachycephalosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

3.7 (6 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy
While the award goes to the Carnotaurus for my favorite new theropod in the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom line (if not counting the new hybrid Indoraptor), the award for my new favorite herbivore has to go to the Stygimoloch.

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Review: Carnotaurus (Action Attack)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Genus: Carnotaurus Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

3.9 (18 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy
Back in December 2017, the first trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was released and fan favorite Carnotaurus was there in all its glory . . . only to get wrecked by the other fan favorite from this franchise, the Tyrannosaurus rex.

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Review: Velociraptor “Blue” (Battle Damage)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

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

3 (10 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy
For the first time in Jurassic Park‘s history, Mattel now has the license from Universal to create toys for this franchise after Hasbro and Kenner had it for years before. No doubt Hasbro’s disappointing attempt at the previous toy line for Jurassic World (featuring screw holes on the sides of the figures, permanent flesh wounds on most, no sense of scale, and poor quality control) was the push that was needed to hand the reigns over to someone else.

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Review: Raptor Series Nestlings Three Pack (Amber)(Beasts of the Mesozoic by Creative Beast Studio)

Brand: Beasts of the Mesozoic, Creative Beast Studio Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure, Set

4.8 (45 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy
My next review for the 1/6 scale Beasts of the Mesozoic: Raptor Series will focus on the Amber Nestlings pack. Currently there are three Nestlings packs available in amber, black, and grey color schemes. There are also prototypes for a White Nestlings pack, but those are not available yet.

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Review: Dromaeosaurus (Beasts of the Mesozoic: Raptor Series by Creative Beast Studio)

Genus: Dromaeosaurus Brand: Beasts of the Mesozoic, Creative Beast Studio Classification: Dromaeosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

4.7 (50 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Dinotoyblog
Back in January I received the first batch of figures from the Beasts of the Mesozoic: Raptor Series 1/6 scale action figure Kickstarter, namely the ‘Nestlings’ and ‘Accessory Packs’, of which the Mononychus and Troodon have been reviewed (the latter by yours truly).

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Review: Troodon in Mountains Environment Accessory Pack (Beasts of the Mesozoic: Raptor Series by Creative Beast Studio)

Genus: Stenonychosaurus, Troodon Brand: Beasts of the Mesozoic, Creative Beast Studio Classification: Plant, Theropod, Troodont Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

4.7 (48 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Dinotoyblog
It has been a long wait, but a worthwhile one. The Mountains Environment Accessory Pack is just one of many from the 1/6th scale Beasts of the Mesozoic: Raptor Series line, created by David Silva. It offers the first of its kind: scientifically accurate, highly articulated, and highly detailed dinosaur action figures.

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Review: Triceratops (2018)(Wild Safari by Safari Ltd)

Genus: Triceratops Brand: Safari Ltd, Wild Safari Classification: Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.8 (33 votes)

Review by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy, photos by Lanthanotus
Last year, Safari Ltd unveiled and released a Feathered Tyrannosaurus rex that was widely praised for keeping up with the most recent findings. While Safari already has a Triceratops figure that was released back in 2007, it was starting to show its age, what with many of the recent findings.

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Author: Faelrin

All reviews by this author

Review: Carnotaurus (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Indoraptor (Grab ‘n Growl)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Review: Pteranodon (Battle Damage)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Review: Spinosaurus (Extreme Chomping)(Jurassic World Legacy Collection by Mattel)

Review: Quest for Indominus Rex Pack (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Review: Stygimoloch (Battle Damage)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Review: Carnotaurus (Action Attack)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Review: Velociraptor “Blue” (Battle Damage)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Review: Raptor Series Nestlings Three Pack (Amber)(Beasts of the Mesozoic by Creative Beast Studio)

Review: Dromaeosaurus (Beasts of the Mesozoic: Raptor Series by Creative Beast Studio)

Review: Troodon in Mountains Environment Accessory Pack (Beasts of the Mesozoic: Raptor Series by Creative Beast Studio)

Review: Triceratops (2018)(Wild Safari by Safari Ltd)

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