Rounding out my reviews of Mattel’s ’93 Classic Collection we’re looking at what might be the most absurd assortment of figures in any of these sets; the one that includes an airborne mathematician carting around a baby Triceratops as if it were a briefcase.
All Dilophosaurus Reviews
Review: Dilophosaurus (Beasts of the Mesozoic by Creative Beast Studio)
In memory of EmperorDinobot (Luis Perez) who tragically passed away earlier this year. He wanted to review this figure originally.
The figure in question is of course the Beasts of the Mesozoic Dilophosaurus. Right off the bat I’m going to say that this is easily one of my top favorite theropods in the line so far, if not in my collection altogether.
Review: Dilophosaurus (Jurassic Park, Hammond Collection by Mattel)
Review: Dilophosaurus and Stegosaurus (die-cast metal dinosaurs)(Jurassic Park by Kenner)
Review: Dilophosaurus (Haolonggood)
Review: Dilophosaurus & Dracovenator (Dinosaurs &Co. by De Agostini)
Would you like a side of miniatures with your rubber monsters?
Not every dinosaur toy is equal. Not every absence of inaccuracy means inaccuracies are absent. Dilophosaurus is frequently plagued by imaginary features ingrained into pop culture due to a certain Universal/Spielberg blockbuster; but just because a toy of the two-crested reptile eschews the frills doesn’t mean the rest of the design gets a free pass.
Review: Dilophosaurus Ambush (Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary by LEGO)
“Season’s greetings, fellow dinosaur lovers! Yes, it is us once again, Dr. Bella Bricking and my invaluable partner Beth Buildit, here to share some comfort and joy with the reviewing of yet another Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary set!”
“I can barely see with this thing on, Doc!”
“Let’s stick to the script, if you please, Beth.
Review: Dilophosaurus (Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary, Pop! Movies by Funko)
Review: Dilophosaurus (Jurassic World Amber Collection by Mattel)
Review and photos by Faelrin, edited by Suspsy
Before the mainline sized 3.75″ Hammond Collection came onto the scene this year and became all the rage, there was the ill-fated Amber Collection, a line of figures intended for 1/12 scale collectors. After its launch in late 2019, it saw poor species diversity (too many Velociraptor figures), poor quality control, poor accuracy to the source material at times, and limited distribution globally (mostly online only), etc.
Review: Dinosaurs II (Authentics Habitat Collection by Safari ltd.)
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.
Review: Sand Dig Surprise (Jurassic World Dominion by Mattel)
In the immortal words of Monty Python “And now for something completely different”. Brands will often make a variety of small pieces for kids that are cheap, allowing adults to keep kids quiet for a short while. I happened to see one such on a recent shopping trip and decided to see what you get for a small sum of £3.
Review: Dilophosaurus Plush Pair (Unknown Company)
Dilophosaur fans of multiple varieties get the best deal with this pair of charmingly well-constructed plush predators of semi-anonymous origin.
The realm of gray-market (dinosaur) toys is full of, well, gray areas to be cautiously navigated; in an online age it’s especially easy to get lost in a malaise of sketchy knockoffs and bootleg toys from unknown sources.

