Classification: Theropod (basal)

Review: Dilophosaurus with Pteranodon (Jurassic World Hero Mashers by Hasbro)

Genus: Dilophosaurus, Pteranodon Brand: Hasbro, Jurassic World Classification: Pterosaur, Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Cretaceous, Jurassic Type: Action Figure

1.9 (12 votes)

For my fifth and final Hero Mashers review, I’ll be looking at two very familiar faces from the JP franchise: Dilophosaurus and Pteranodon.

The Dilophosaurus is made up of twelve pieces. Once assembled, the carnivore measures about 24 cm long.

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Review: Dino Skulls (Toob by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Brachiosaurus, Carnotaurus, Dilophosaurus, Diplodocus, Dracorex, Nigersaurus, Oviraptor, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor Brand: Safari Ltd Classification: Ceratopsian, Ceratosaur, Diplodocoid, Dromaeosaur, Hadrosaur, Macronaria (basal), Ornithopod, Oviraptorosaur, Pachycephalosaur, Sauropod, Theropod, Theropod (basal), Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous, Jurassic Type: Set, Skeletal, Tube

4.2 (29 votes)

From the savage teeth of tyrannosaurs to the intimidating horns of ceratopsians to the endearing crests of hadrosaurs and to the peculiar noggins of pachycephalosaurs, dinosaur skulls truly are stupendous. I previously reviewed Safari’s toob of prehistoric mammal skulls; now I’ll be looking at their Dino Skulls toob.

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Review: Dinos (Toob by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Ankylosaurus, Apatosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Dimetrodon, Diplodocus, Iguanodon, Pteranodon, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor Brand: Safari Ltd Classification: Ankylosaur, Ankylosaurid, Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur, Diplodocoid, Dromaeosaur, Iguanodont (basal), Ornithopod, Pelycosaur, Pterosaur, Sauropod, Stegosaur, Theropod, Theropod (basal), Thyreophoran, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous, Jurassic, Permian Type: Set, Tube

3 (26 votes)

Safari’s very first prehistory toob is charming, but largely showing its age in the details and aesthetics of the figurines.
Toobs might be the unsung heroes of Safari Ltd.’s toy lines. I see them wherever Safari products are sold, even when their larger, standard-sized kin are absent.

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Review: Dinosaurs II (Authentics Habitat Collection by Safari ltd.)

Genus: Dilophosaurus, Dimetrodon, Euoplocephalus, Protoceratops, Styracosaurus, Velociraptor Brand: Safari Ltd Classification: Ankylosaur, Ankylosaurid, Ceratopsian, Ceratopsian (basal), Dromaeosaur, Pelycosaur, Theropod, Theropod (basal), Thyreophoran Age: Cretaceous, Jurassic, Permian Type: Set, Tube

4.3 (16 votes)

This fine set of little Battat precursors from Gregory Wenzel has aged impressively well, and any collector who’s found a chance to own the set should find these a delight.

Back in the 1990s, Safari ltd. was still a bold newcomer on the collectibles stage; with their success on the Carnegie Collection line, the company began exploring additional means to grow their brand.

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Review: Discover Dinosaurs: Dino Jurassic Vol. 3 (Colorata)

Genus: Allosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Brachiosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Stegosaurus, Tuojiangosaurus, Yangchuanosaurus Brand: Colorata, playset Classification: Bird, Macronaria (basal), Sauropod, Stegosaur, Theropod, Theropod (basal), Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Figurine, Set

3.9 (8 votes)

With Colorata’s new Paleozoic collection out in 2018, I think I’m overdue on this look at one of their earlier prehistoric sets: Volume 3 of their dinosaur series. Although this set has its share of flaws, Colorata’s 3rd dinosaur volume – and first focused on Jurassic fauna – still offers plenty for dino fans to appreciate.

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Review: Herrerasaurus (Attack Pack)(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Genus: Herrerasaurus Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Triassic Type: Action Figure

3.1 (15 votes)

One of the earliest known dinosaurs is Herrerasaurus, a denizen of Triassic South America more than 230 million years ago. Although it was clearly a carnivore, there has been much debate over which family of archosaurs it should be placed in.

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Review: Herrerasaurus (Jurassic World Dino-Trackers, Strike Attack by Mattel)

Genus: Herrerasaurus Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Triassic Type: Action Figure Scale: 1:30

3.9 (85 votes)

The late Triassic Herrerasaurus is one of the oldest dinosaurs known from the fossil record. So old and primitive is Herrerasaurus that there is still debate about where it fits in the dinosaur family tree. At various times it has been proposed that Herrerasaurus was a basal theropod, a basal sauropodomorph, a basal saurischian, or not a dinosaur at all.

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Review: Herrerasaurus (McDonald’s Happy Meal Exclusive by Schleich)

Genus: Herrerasaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Triassic Type: Figurine

3.2 (9 votes)

Review and photographs by Stolpergeist, edited by Suspsy

Schleich has a long history of collaborating with other companies to make exclusive figures, including small giveaways that represented company mascots, figures that were simply animals with corporation logos printed on them, or the figures available in the Schleich magazines by Blue Ocean Entertainment.

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Review: Herrerasaurus (Procon CollectA)

Genus: Herrerasaurus Brand: CollectA, Procon Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Triassic Type: Figurine

3 (12 votes)

Review by forumite Fooman666 (edited by Horridus)
In my last review, I spoke about how many of CollectA’s dinosaurs were misses rather then hits, however I also mentioned that there are a handful of dinosaurs that are hits. This Herrerasaurus is one of them.

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Review: Herrerasaurus (The First Giants by Schleich)

Genus: Herrerasaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Triassic Type: Figurine

3.3 (16 votes)

Review and photos by Takama, edited by Suspsy
Before this year concludes, I figured it would be best to review the very last large dinosaur model that has been released by Schleich as part of their “First Giants” sub-line made specifically for 2016.

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Review: Legacy 6-Pack (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by Mattel)

Genus: Compsognathus, Dilophosaurus, Gallimimus, Velociraptor Brand: Jurassic World, Mattel Classification: Compsognathid, Dromaeosaur, Ornithomimosaur, Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Cretaceous, Jurassic Type: Action Figure, Set

4.3 (12 votes)

Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy

I ended up picking up this Legacy Collection 6 pack during the 2018 holiday season while it was on clearance at Target, after waiting most of the year being indecisive about it. I’ve decided it’s definitely a nice little set of figures, even if most are repaints.

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Review: Liliensternus (Bullyland)

Genus: Liliensternus Brand: Bullyland Classification: Theropod, Theropod (basal) Age: Triassic Type: Figurine

4 (8 votes)

The earlier dinosaurs of the Triassic are often overshadowed by their larger and more glamorous decedents. Though less flashy than later genera these were important animals in their time that paved the way and gave rise to the later dinosaurs we all know and love.

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