Mattel loves Carnotaurus. DinoToyCollector catalogs 22 Carnotaurus figures for Mattel’s Jurassic World line, however that quantity contains the minis, Snap Squad, and related toys too, and their varied repaints and repackages. Both manner, the corporate has nonetheless produced a formidable array of Carnotaurus toys. They’re all very nice too, Mattel does Carnotaurus properly and has ever because the authentic 2018 Motion Assault Carnotaurus. I’ve that authentic toy and due to that I’ve prevented Mattel’s subsequent Carnotaurus releases, though a few of them have tempted me. Nevertheless, as soon as the Hammond Assortment was launched, I had hoped to see them deal with Carnotaurus and knew I must have it in the event that they did. Not surprisingly, it turned out to be a house run, and probably the very best Jurassic franchise toy Mattel has ever made!
The Hammond Assortment Carnotaurus is available in a brand new dimension class, between the T. rex and medium dimension figures just like the Baryonyx and Ankylosaurus. That reality alone ought to pique curiosity because it opens the door to different attainable entries into this dimension class, like a Hammond Assortment Stegosaurus or Allosaurus. It measures about 18.5” (47 cm) lengthy and stands about 7” (17.78 cm) tall on the hips. This places it at about 1/16 in scale when scaled down from the 25’ (7.62 meters) estimated size of the particular Carnotaurus and 1/22 in scale when scaled down from the 34.1’ (10.4 meters) Carnotaurus from Jurassic World.
The determine boasts 18 factors of articulation. The mouth can open and shut, however the higher and decrease jaw are related and can’t be opened independently of each other. The neck is articulated in two locations, at concerning the midway level and the place it connects to the physique. It has an honest vary of up and down movement however not a lot side-to-side, so don’t count on this Carnotaurus to look over its shoulder.
The arms are articulated on the shoulders and elbows with ball joints and whereas this does make it film correct I type of want there was no elbow articulation and that the arms have been smaller, to raised mirror scientific accuracy. The legs are articulated on the hips, knees, and toes, and the tail is articulated at its base and once more a couple of quarter down its size. Previous the second level of articulation the tail is rubbery with a bendable wire inside. Total, the articulation is normal for the Hammond Assortment.
Mattel has made a number of design decisions with this determine that ought to make many collectors joyful. Probably the most noteworthy is the downsizing of the ft. Previous releases just like the Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus had absurdly massive ft and the excuse for this was for stability. Mattel has shrunk them down for this determine, in addition to for the upcoming Hammond Assortment Blue (Velociraptor). Whereas the determine takes a little bit of fenagling to make it stand securely, as soon as within the desired place stability shouldn’t be a problem. It may possibly even stand on one foot, proof that the bigger ft have been by no means actually vital and are hopefully now a factor of the previous.
Mattel has additionally changed painted eyes with glass eyes. Once more, not simply on this determine but additionally with the upcoming Blue. I by no means had an issue with the painted eyes, however the glass ones do add a contact of realism, supplied they’re angled into the sunshine good. Like with the T. rex, the glass eyes have a fishbowl impact on the pupil that makes it inconceivable to see from sure angels, and until the sunshine hits them proper, they seem lifeless and void. Mattel nonetheless must make enhancements right here however options like glass eyes and proportionate ft present that Mattel does hearken to the fanbase and is prepared to adapt.
Like with all of Mattel’s Carnotaurus toys they’ve spared no expense within the element division right here. The whole lot of the determine is roofed in pebbly scales with bigger characteristic scales scattered about and rows of osteoderms operating down the again. Wrinkles and pores and skin folds are most blatant alongside the neck and underside and tarsal scutes run down the toes.
The pinnacle sculpt is especially magnificent with a beautiful rugose texture between the horns, labial scales across the mouth, and bigger scales and osteoderms clustered across the decrease jaw and alongside the margins of the cranium. It’s about as gnarly as you’d desire a Carnotaurus to look. The tongue and tissue on the within of the mouth has a moist trying sheen and is properly textured. The rubbery enamel are an inserted, separate piece from the mouth, and are appropriately sized and finely sculpted, one other enchancment from previous Hammond Assortment toys.
Though Jurassic World has many questionable dinosaur designs the Carnotaurus has at all times been a standout. It’s a creature that lends itself properly to Jurassic World’s aesthetic and thus, Mattel’s too. There have been a number of Carnotaurus people featured within the franchise, together with these in Fallen Kingdom, Toro in Camp Cretaceous, and one in Dominion. This Carnotaurus is modeled after these in Fallen Kingdom. It’s simply among the many most display correct dinosaurs ever made by Mattel.
Just like the Fallen Kingdom Carnotaurus, the determine is painted darkish purple with black patterning. The patterning right here runs throughout the face, down the neck and physique, onto the thighs, and down many of the tail. The one parts with out the black markings are the arms and decrease legs. Within the movie the patterning does seem to increase down alongside these bits however I’m not going to take challenge with it right here. The underside of the decrease jaw is white, and the white extends down the neck and alongside the underside, it doesn’t proceed down the tail and as soon as once more, it ought to.
The toenails are painted shiny black, aside from the unpainted hallux toe, and the fingernails will not be painted in any respect, however the actual Carnotaurus didn’t even have claws. The enamel are white, the within of the mouth is pink, and the eyes are gold with black pupils. Total, the paintjob seems to be incredible and full, even when it’s not truly full.
We’ve about reached the top of the evaluate, however I do need to briefly talk about the plastic used for this determine. The determine is total surprisingly gentle weight and the plastic used for the hole physique feels skinny and low-cost. I used to be considerably shocked by this after I first took it out of the packaging. I’ve since gotten over it however since this can be a evaluate, I assumed it price mentioning. I don’t understand how delicate the plastic is, however I wouldn’t need to press my luck with it, possibly hold dinosaur battles to a minimal with this one.
In the long run, the one points I’ve with this determine are the simply talked about skinny plastic torso, poorly executed glass eyes, restricted neck motion, and a barely unfinished paint app. I think about all of these fairly minor and the determine is in any other case incredible. It has formally dethroned the Ceratosaurus as my favourite Hammond Assortment theropod and it’s simply the very best determine from Mattel this 12 months, and amongst their greatest ever. The Hammond Assortment Carnotaurus has simply began hitting cabinets and can also be out there on-line. It retails for about $35. It’s completely price that worth however gross sales are frequent, I believe this determine might be straightforward to seek out for a very long time to come back.
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