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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Junior from The Lost World: Jurassic Park by Kenner)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Jurassic Park, Kenner Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

4.9 (70 votes)

The breakout star of The Lost World: Jurassic Park was “Junior,” the unlucky baby Tyrannosaurus rex who suffered a broken leg and was kidnapped twice by unfeeling humans. Happily, his injury was fixed by Sarah Harding and he got to exact his revenge on that rotten Ludlow.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Version 2)(Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Carnegie, Safari Ltd Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.6 (33 votes)

There was once a time when no proper museum gift shop didn’t feature the legendary and now-defunct Carnegie Collection. Let us take a closer look at one of its biggest stars.

Here we have the second version of the Carnegie Tyrannosaurus rex, released in 1996.

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Review: Plesiosaur (Larami)

Genus: Unspecified genus Brand: Larami Classification: Plesiosaur Age: Cretaceous, Jurassic Type: Figurine, Knock-off

1.9 (9 votes)

Often times it’s easier and cheaper to copy another toy company’s fine work and that’s precisely what we have here. Behold the Larami Plesiosaur, a cheap imitation of Invicta’s classic sculpt. This toy actually came as part of a wedding package from a dear old friend of mine.

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Review: Cretaceous Collection (Kaiyodo Capsule Q Museum)

Genus: Mosasaurus, Pteranodon, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor Brand: Kaiyodo Classification: Ceratopsian, Chasmosaur, Mosasaur, Pterosaur, Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Set

3.4 (14 votes)

Review and photos by Patryx
Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Mosasaurus, and Pteranodon. What a familiar lineup! This is a set decidedly influenced by the hype surrounding the latest installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, consisting of five iconic creatures from all over the Cretaceous.

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Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Tsukuda Hobby Collection)

Genus: Pachycephalosaurus Brand: Tsukuda Classification: Pachycephalosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.6 (8 votes)

Among the many prehistoric toys of the 1980s’ were the distinctive dinosaurs of the Tsukuda Hobby Collection. I vividly recall coming across them at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto back in 1989 (I think) when it was showcasing the then-spectacular animatronics of Dinamation. My dear mother was kind enough to buy me a couple of the toys that day.

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Review: Velocirapteryx (Jurassic Park: Chaos Effect by Kenner)

Genus: Velocirapteryx Brand: Jurassic Park, Kenner, monster Classification: Fictional, Theropod Type: Action Figure

3.9 (14 votes)

Review and photographs by Paleona
Before the advent of “Indominus rex“ in Jurassic World, a horde of “genetically mutated dinos gone bad” rampaged the 90’s. Scientists tampering with dinosaur DNA created horrific, “ultra-ferocious” hybrid dinosaurs! Or so the tag line for this crazy toy line states.

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Review: Argentinosaurus (CollectA)

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

3.8 (26 votes)

With an estimated length of over 30 metres and a weight of 70 to 90 tons, Argentinosaurus was definitely one of the biggest dinosaurs, although it remains unclear as to whether or not it was *the* biggest.

CollectA’s 2012 Argentinosaurus stands 18 cm tall and measures 22 cm long.

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Review: Kentrosaurus (Tyco)

Genus: Kentrosaurus Brand: Tyco Classification: Stegosaur, Thyreophoran Age: Jurassic Type: Action Figure

4.5 (4 votes)

Review and photographs by Paleona
Back in the late 80’s / early 90’s, pre-Jurassic Park, the Tyco dinosaurs were among the first dinosaur action figures. Tyco first released their dinosaur toys as a Dino-Riders toy line, but the Smithsonian Institution later hired Tyco to release a museum quality line of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals under their name.

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Review: Dimetrodon (Tyco)

Genus: Dimetrodon Brand: Tyco Classification: Pelycosaur Age: Permian Type: Action Figure

3.5 (4 votes)

Review and photographs by “Paleona”
Another gem from the Tyco Smithsonian line of toys is the Dimetrodon. Everyone’s favorite synapsid features a simple, but fun action feature and a charming disposition.

This squatty little creature measures about 7.7″ (19.5cm) long and 4.5″ (11.4cm) tall.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Battat, Terra Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.9 (36 votes)

It is with a heavy heart that I write my next review because as most of you are probably aware a dear member of our community and master paleo-artist Dan Lorusso has passed away. Even though this model was sculpted by Greg Wenzel it is Dan Lorusso that we have to thank for many of the old Battat models as well as the resurrection of the Battat series and its new sculpts and new paint jobs.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (DINO by Lego)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Lego Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Construction

4.8 (24 votes)

“Hear ye, hear ye, fellow dinosaur lovers! Queen Dr. Bella Bricking is here, and at my side stands my loyal and brave companion, Lady Beth Buildit.”
“I asked you not to call me that, Doc.”
“I cheerfully apologize, dear Beth. Now, can you guess what dinosaur we’ll be reviewing today?”
“Well gee, let me think.

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Review: Carnotaurus (Mini Dinosaur Collection by Schleich)

Genus: Carnotaurus Brand: Schleich Classification: Ceratosaur, Theropod Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.2 (16 votes)

Schleich is a company that many of us love to hate. Although all Schleich models are of pretty high quality, especially in the detail work, they’re usually too garish and inaccurate for most of our tastes. This makes Schleich a frustrating company to get behind because with a bit more attention to anatomical accuracy they could be a stellar company.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Junior from The Lost World: Jurassic Park by Kenner)

Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Version 2)(Carnegie Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Review: Plesiosaur (Larami)

Review: Cretaceous Collection (Kaiyodo Capsule Q Museum)

Review: Pachycephalosaurus (Tsukuda Hobby Collection)

Review: Velocirapteryx (Jurassic Park: Chaos Effect by Kenner)

Review: Argentinosaurus (CollectA)

Review: Kentrosaurus (Tyco)

Review: Dimetrodon (Tyco)

Review: Tyrannosaurus (Terra Series by Battat)

Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (DINO by Lego)

Review: Carnotaurus (Mini Dinosaur Collection by Schleich)

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