Mattel - New for 2021 (Image Heavy op)

[Shadowknight1]

Really hard to tell if Mattel's Allosaurs are getting better or worse. 

[suspsy]

I think this Allosaurus looks a lot better than the original Mattel one at least. I may pick it up for my sons, although it's becoming harder to justify adding more dinosaurs to their collection.

[Shadowknight1]

I think this Allosaurus looks a lot better than the original Mattel one at least. I may pick it up for my sons, although it's becoming harder to justify adding more dinosaurs to their collection.

That's fair.  Definitely a lot better than that yellow monstrosity Hasbro put out for Jurassic World.  That thing was a disaster.

[Reuben03]

I think this Allosaurus looks a lot better than the original Mattel one at least. I may pick it up for my sons, although it's becoming harder to justify adding more dinosaurs to their collection.

That's fair.  Definitely a lot better than that yellow monstrosity Hasbro put out for Jurassic World.  That thing was a disaster.

the proportions where much better imo but yeah

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https://youtu.be/I-ZuBIeMyTQ

[Piltdown 龍]

*is shocked* The Dino Escape T rex with capture gear and the Ceratosaurus and Baryonyx Limbo are now available on Lazada Philippines   That we're getting stuff the same month as the rest of the world gets them is unbelievable. The Zuniceratops (and the latest repaints *sigh*) is also available.

Edit: The T rex is described as "Jurassic World 3 Core Scale Feature T-Rex (TV Driver)". I have no idea what that means.

Edit: Snap Squad Dimorphodon also on Lazada.

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https://youtu.be/uH55hTLJdH4

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https://youtu.be/ijdQNflCw9c

[Faelrin]

In box pics have surfaced recently of the Fierce Force Chialingosaurus and Dilophosaurus:

[Eocarcharia]

I went to two Targets yesterday, both of them had the Amber Collection Pteranodon and TLW Raptor on clearance at 15% off. They still had quite a few of them, I woudn't be surprised if the prices go lower.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I went to two Targets yesterday, both of them had the Amber Collection Pteranodon and TLW Raptor on clearance at 15% off. They still had quite a few of them, I woudn't be surprised if the prices go lower.

It's probably a random sale, they should go 50% off before they remove them all for new stock. Probably around the time Hammond and Ellie show up.

[Faelrin]

@Blade-of-the-Moon They already had a 50% off sale (which Amazon joined in on shortly after Target got started with it) pretty recently. A few weeks ago I took advantage of it to get Ray Arnold, the tiger raptor, and the Pteranodon. Considering the latter two had some qc issues (such as paint splotches, and one of the sickle claws on the raptor is stuck in place), I'm rather glad I didn't pay full price for them.

Considering this would be the second time (if not third overall?), these would have been on clearance (and with excessive stock to clear out) at Target I think this bodes poorly for the line's continuation over all. Doubt we'll see cast from the other films get made (granted they've been neglected in the 3.75 mainline as well), let alone small herbivores like the Stygimoloch, etc going forward. At least most of the original film's cast will have a figure though, along with most of the smaller theropods (all the raptors minus the JPIII ones, the Dilophosaurus, and later the Compsognathus and infant T. rex), and the Pterosaurs (well at least the JPIII Pteranodon for now, but would be nice to see TLW and JW versions as well, but only if  they get new head sculpts, but I also highly doubt that with how poorly the raptors have been handled in that regard). I probably mentioned this before, but now that I think about it, this was a real missed opportunity for them to release not only TLW male raptor, but also a revised JP raptor, without so much as fixing the head sculpt for either (edit: and not just accuracy but also the mechanism of the jaw. Even on the newest raptor, it still has issues closing on the one side of the jaw, which has been an issue since day 1).

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

@Blade-of-the-Moon They already had a 50% off sale (which Amazon joined in on shortly after Target got started with it) pretty recently. A few weeks ago I took advantage of it to get Ray Arnold, the tiger raptor, and the Pteranodon. Considering the latter two had some qc issues (such as paint splotches, and one of the sickle claws on the raptor is stuck in place), I'm rather glad I didn't pay full price for them.

Considering this would be the second time (if not third overall?), these would have been on clearance (and with excessive stock to clear out) at Target I think this bodes poorly for the line's continuation over all. Doubt we'll see cast from the other films get made (granted they've been neglected in the 3.75 mainline as well), let alone small herbivores like the Stygimoloch, etc going forward. At least most of the original film's cast will have a figure though, along with most of the smaller theropods (all the raptors minus the JPIII ones, the Dilophosaurus, and later the Compsognathus and infant T. rex), and the Pterosaurs (well at least the JPIII Pteranodon for now, but would be nice to see TLW and JW versions as well, but only if  they get new head sculpts, but I also highly doubt that with how poorly the raptors have been handled in that regard). I probably mentioned this before, but now that I think about it, this was a real missed opportunity for them to release not only TLW male raptor, but also a revised JP raptor, without so much as fixing the head sculpt for either (edit: and not just accuracy but also the mechanism of the jaw. Even on the newest raptor, it still has issues closing on the one side of the jaw, which has been an issue since day 1).

IDK, they have a lot of plans still. The line is supposed to continue through this year ( just received Hammond from BBTS) and into next year with Dominion as well.

[Faelrin]

Well this year's SDCC exclusive set has been revealed, and it's Ray Arnold, with a Velociraptor (yet another disappointing crouching raptor sculpt here, but at least the repaint looks nice, though I prefer 2020's take on them), and the power generator. Set is electronic too and will be retailing for $25 on the Mattel Creation website on July 22, 9 am PST/12 PM EST. Here's a link to the website:

https://creations.mattel.com/

You all might want to bookmark the instagram page too in case the sale link shows up there too (or only). And obviously have your info saved to copy paste in advance. It's going to be real tough, especially with scalpers out in full force as of late. Even a 1 per person won't be enough to stop them I'm afraid.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nJPXK5uJ4o

[Carnoking]

Pretty cool set, even though I hate that mold I do love that new paint job. Plus the diorama aspect of it is just awesome. I am getting flashbacks to trying to get Nedry though Plus I'll be at work when this goes live so it's going to be a battle indeed.

[suspsy]

I wish we'd get word about the Iguanodon and the Lythronax. Images would be nice as well.

[MLMjp]

I wish we'd get word about the Iguanodon and the Lythronax. Images would be nice as well.

The Iguanodon is likely being postponed to 2022 since

Spoiler

its a dominion dinosaur

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[Pachyrhinosaurus]

I figured they'd get to Arnold eventually. It's nice to see they're rounding out the original cast; I'll be getting one for my collection. My only complaint is the obvious seamline in his arm, I think it could have been handled better, but it's an interesting callback to the original Nedry figure. I'm sure Arnold will see a more general release later on like Hammond and Nedry, perhaps dressed as he was earlier in the film and without the detachable arm.

I think at this point we're only missing Lex and Gennaro out of the original main characters. I suppose Wu, Dodgson, and Harding could come out eventually as well.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Not looking forward to the battle for this exclusive. I setup an account on the site but didn't see anything about payment details. I HOPE they set a limit of at least two. I need one to open and another to keep in box.  Maybe they will just take all the orders and fill them as they go? Probably wishful thinking but..