Mattel’s Jurassic Park ’93 Classic breakdown

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The latest “Beyond the Gates” revealed the new Jurassic Park ’93 Classic toy line by Mattel in honor of Jurassic Park’s 30th Anniversary. The Target-exclusive line currently features four sets, with at least one more set to be announced in March.

Lots of Jurassic Park fans have recognised many nods to Kenner’s original toy line. Let’s breakdown it down:

Dr. Ian Malcolm Glider Escape Pack

Glider Pack Kenner’s 1997 The Lost World line
Triceratops hatchling from Kenner’s 1997 The Lost World Eddie Carr
Similar paint job as Kenner’s 1993 Dilophosaurus
Similar rocket launcher with green fluorescent rocket from Kenner’s 1994 Jurassic Park series II line.

Dr. Alan Grant Tactical Claw Pack

Similar colours and details (knee pads) as Kenner’s 1993 Jurassic Park series I Alan Grant
Paint design similar to Kenner’s 1994 Jurassic Park series II Gallimimus
Capture Claw similar to Kenner’s 1994 Jurassic Park series II Harpoon Harrison
Capture Claw similar to Kenner’s 1993 Jurassic Park series I Ellie Sattler hook
Both figure packs comes with capture gear similar as with Kenner’s 1994 Jurassic Park series II line.

Track and Explorer Vehicle Set

Identical jungle deco as Kenner’s unreleased Jurassic Park series II Jungle Explorer
Snare on the side of the vehicle like Kenner’s Jurassic Park series I Bush Devil Tracker and vertical rocket storage and launcher on the back like Jurassic Park series I Jungle Explorer
Repainted Scutosaurus inspired by Kenner’s 1994 Jurassic Park series II Scutosaurus.

Electronic Real Feel Tyrannosaurus Rex

Similar paint decoration, real feel skin and sound cover as Kenner’s 1993 Jurassic Park series I Tyrannosaurus Rex
Gulping effect and opening in the stomach as the 1997 The Lost World Bull T-Rex

What are your thoughts on the new Jurassic Park ‘93 Classic collection? What else from the Jurassic Toys past would you like to see (re)released? Leave a comment below!

All photos without Jurassic Toys watermark are copyright Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment, Inc.
Source: Target.com and Beyond the Gates.

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