New DinoToyBlog entries

[Concavenator]

@Sim done it already. Perhaps it will be helpful to somebody! 

[EmperorDinobot]

It is starting to look like I may have to open up a PNSO shelf in my toy room.

[suspsy]

Mattel Siats:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2022/07/04/siats-jurassic-world-massive-biters-by-mattel/

[Brontozaurus]

Would I be able to review the JW:D Megaraptor? Recently picked it up and I'd love to give my two cents on it for the blog.

[suspsy]

Dino Escape Mononykus:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2022/07/07/mononykus-jurassic-world-dino-escape-by-mattel/

[Gwangi]

Dino Escape Mononykus:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2022/07/07/mononykus-jurassic-world-dino-escape-by-mattel/

Ugh, I just finished a review for this one yesterday.      I might just post it anyway, it was a good one.

EDIT: I want to make it clear that I'm in no way annoyed by someone else reviewing this toy. It was never reserved by anyone and what has occurred was just a coincidence. Because I worked hard on it though, and took lots of pictures, I will be posting my review of this very same toy within the coming days.

[Gwangi]

Ok, here it is again. The Mattel Mononykus. Again, I'm not trying to step on any toes, just want to share my hard work. This toy doesn't really deserve two reviews.

http://dinotoyblog.com/2022/07/08/mononykus-jurassic-world-dino-escape-wild-pack-by-mattel/

[suspsy]

I think we certainly can make an exception in this instance, although in future, we should not be having two reviews for the exact same product.

[Gwangi]

I think we certainly can make an exception in this instance, although in future, we should not be having two reviews for the exact same product.

I agree. Not trying to set a new precedent here. Over the last 11 years, in over 210 reviews, this is not something I have done before.

[EmperorDinobot]

I think this figure is so...odd that it did require two reviews. Gwangi's was better thought out and had more information pertinent to the actual animal. I did not think it was that bad (the figure), but I am a sucker for repaints, and Fred Meyer is literally next door. They had all the animals I never saw at Target due to the pandemic, or that deplorable Walmart in Sherwood that never has anything. It was rather exciting for me to see ANY new items in the past new months, really. Not to mention that their toy aisle is always empty and I do not have to see any people. The door is nearby and there is a cashier right next to the area, so winner winner alvarezsaurid dinner. They also have these buy one get one off deals all the time, so teeechnically I got this figure for free!

Also @Gwangi, not to sound crass, but you need to change your diet urgently...

[Gwangi]

I think this figure is so...odd that it did require two reviews. Gwangi's was better thought out and had more information pertinent to the actual animal. I did not think it was that bad (the figure), but I am a sucker for repaints, and Fred Meyer is literally next door. They had all the animals I never saw at Target due to the pandemic, or that deplorable Walmart in Sherwood that never has anything. It was rather exciting for me to see ANY new items in the past new months, really. Not to mention that their toy aisle is always empty and I do not have to see any people. The door is nearby and there is a cashier right next to the area, so winner winner alvarezsaurid dinner. They also have these buy one get one off deals all the time, so teeechnically I got this figure for free!

Also @Gwangi, not to sound crass, but you need to change your diet urgently...

Honestly I could have spun the review in a more positive direction but I was having fun ripping this one apart, a change of pace from the usual. It's fun to roast a toy sometimes. The result was a nearly two page essay about a re-paint that was already reviewed, a bit excessive for this toy, of all things.

I ended up with mine like you did, after a long dry spell I found it at Best Buy where I never go look for dinosaurs. I was so shocked to find it that I had to have it. I have no regrets. Thank you for the support and we'll just have to collaborate better in the future to avoid these rare events.

But @EmperorDinobot, Taco Bell at midnight just tastes so good. It's worth it. 

[suspsy]

Mattel Troodon:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2022/07/10/troodon-jurassic-world-attack-pack-by-mattel/

[Bokisaurus]

Well, I finally was able to post this long delayed review of CollectA's new swimming Spinosaur. It's a sad way to mark my 90th review. I finished the review a few weeks before the news of Anthony Beeson's passing.I wasn't sure how to proceed after the news, but in the end I decided to leave the review in its original form and just add a dedication at the end.
So, this is dedicated to his memory and his legacy that would live on not just in the CollectA brand but in many collection around the world.

http://dinotoyblog.com/2022/07/12/spinosaurus-swimming-collecta/

[suspsy]

I'm happy to report that I've replaced most of the images for my BotM Spiclypeus review with new ones taken at the CMN! It was always my original intention to do a photo shoot on location, but then along came the pandemic. Even when the museum finally reopened, the Spiclypeus display had been removed for quite some time in order to allow patrons to distance themselves better. And even after the display was reinstalled, it took me a while to find time in my schedule for a solo visit!

Hope you all like the new images!

http://dinotoyblog.com/2021/05/31/spiclypeus-beasts-of-the-mesozoic-by-creative-beast-studio/

Also, here's my review of the Mattel Rajasaurus:

http://dinotoyblog.com/2022/07/15/rajasaurus-jurassic-world-roar-strikers-by-mattel/

[suspsy]

Mattel Rugops:
http://dinotoyblog.com/2022/07/19/rugops-jurassic-world-ferocious-pack-by-mattel/

[Libraraptor]

Quite a variety of writing styles and reviewed figures.   I still enjoy the Blog very much. Very tactful dedication, B @Bokisaurus!

[indohyus]

Snaking in (after having this ready for a while!) With the Giant Wonambi from Yowie/

http://dinotoyblog.com/2022/07/20/giant-wonambi-lost-kingdoms-series-a-by-yowie/

[EmperorDinobot]

I'm starting to really want these Yowie things @indohyus. They fit my park dioramas quite well, but I can never find any of the ones you have reviewed on ebay.

Thanks for doing the Rugops @PrimevalRaptor. Such a weird figure, buuuut I want it. Wave 2 hasn't hit my area yet, and covid cases are up, so it's unlikely for me to find them for the time being.

[Thialfi]

Awesome new pictures @suspsy, they do the beautiful model justice. Thanks!

And everyone else also a big thank you for the all the work and dedication. I love every review and am always delighted to find a new one.

[PrimevalRaptor]

No problem @EmperorDinobot! Feels good to finally have a review of my own on the blog after lurking for over a decade lol
I hope you'll be able to get your hands on it, it really has a peculiar charme to it.