The Jurassic Park franchise has given us countless dinosaur figures over the years, from highly detailed action figures to imaginative playsets. However, not every toy has managed to capture the awe and wonder of these prehistoric creatures. In this post, we’ll take a look at our top five weakest or most disappointing dinosaur figures from the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World lines, highlighting what went wrong in their design and execution.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Spinosaurus (Kenner, 1997). This version of the Spinosaurus, released as part of the The Lost World: Jurassic Park toy line, is often criticized for its lack of scale and overall appearance. Standing alongside action figures, it feels woefully out of proportion, diminishing its intimidating presence. The sculpt is notably unlifelike, lacking the intricate details that fans expect from this particular creature. Instead of evoking the awe of the giant predator, this Spinosaurus appears cartoonish and uninspired, leaving Jurassic Fans disappointed.
Dino Rivals Tapejara (Mattel, 2019). The Mattel Jurassic World Tapejara is often cited as one of the more unpleasant designs in the franchise. The figure’s use of teeth is particularly criticized, especially since there is no fossil proof that Tapejaras were known for such features. This decision not only leads to an unappealing aesthetic but also detracts from the creature’s authenticity. The overall design feels cartoonish and inconsistent with the source material, leaving fans unimpressed and longing for a more accurate representation of this unique pterosaur.
Jurassic World Titan Velociraptors (Hasbro, 2015). The Titan Velociraptors from the Jurassic World line are another letdown, primarily due to their lack of iconic sickle claws. The omission of these defining features is a significant oversight, as the sickle claws are a key characteristic of the Velociraptor species. Additionally, the overall design feels bulkier and less agile than one would expect from a raptor, compromising the creature’s dynamic nature. Instead of representing the cunning and speed of these predators, the Titan Velociraptors come across as uninspired and awkward.
Dino Hybrid Dilophosaurus Rex (Hasbro, 2016). The Dino Hybrid Dilophosaurus Rex is a perplexing figure that raises more questions than it answers. With an exaggerated design, odd colors and the badly executed hybrid concept, Hasbro completely missed the boat with this design. Instead of stepping in the footsteps of its own Chaos Effect toyline, most Dino Hybrid and especially this figure leave fans scratching their heads, wondering what went wrong. The lack of coherence with established lore makes it feel more like a bizarre novelty than a worthy collectible.
Jurassic World Chomping Tyrannosaurus (Hasbro, 2015). While the T-Rex is a fan favorite, the Jurassic World version by Hasbro falls flat in every way. The sculpt is subpar, with an awkwardly shaped head and oddly dead eyes that detract from its ferocity. Instead of being the queen of Isla Nublar, this figure feels more like a bad CGI dinosaur seen in a SyFy B-movie. The gimmicky chomping feature adds no value to an already weak concept design, making it in our opinion the worst Jurassic Toy, ever!
While the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World lines have produced some truly iconic and beloved dinosaur figures, these five examples illustrate that not every release hits the mark. From awkward sculpts to questionable design choices, these toys serve as reminders of the challenges in accurately capturing the majesty of dinosaurs. As fans continue to seek out the best representations of their favorite prehistoric creatures, we can only hope for more thoughtful and well-executed figures in future releases.
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