Regardless of being probably the most full abelisaurid identified, Aucasaurus isn’t a really standard dinosaur. Described in 2002, it wouldn’t get a toy till 2025*, and with their fondness for abelisaurids properly established, it’s no shock that Mattel could be the primary to sort out the genus. Initially, the Mattel Aucasaurus didn’t attraction to me a lot however upon nearer inspection, and with the conclusion that it was the primary Aucasaurus toy, I made a decision that I wanted it.
*It appears like there’s an Aucasaurus for the DinoWaurs line nevertheless it’s fairly tough trying.
Aucasaurus lived in Argentina through the late Cretaceous and its title means Auca Mahuevo lizard. It’s identified from a single specimen that’s full to the thirteenth caudal vertebra, carrying on the abelisaurid custom of getting solely a single however properly preserved specimen.
Aucasaurus was a mid-sized predator with an estimated size of 18-20’ (5.5-6.2 meters) whereas the toy measures 13.5” (34.29 cm) lengthy and stands 5” (12.7 cm) tall on the hips. This places the toy at 1/17 in scale. The toy is a part of the Wild Roar line, which suggests it makes sounds. The tail controls the top and pushing it up and down lifts and lowers the top and closes the mouth, and twisting the tail tilts the top side-to-side. The arms can swing out and in and rotate round and the legs can rotate ahead and again.
In total form and proportions, the toy is an honest abelisaurid. The top and toes aren’t clearly outsized, the arms are small and lack elbows, and the tail has an honest size to it. The top isn’t as deep and quick as on a Carnotaurus, which is correct, however it’s maybe a bit shorter than it must be. The ridges over the eyes are additionally correct however the small horns overtop of them will not be. Aucasaurus possessed 4 metacarpals however the first and fourth digits lacked fingers whereas the second and third lacked claws. On the toy there are 4 clawed fingers however at the very least they’re appropriately small. This toy’s wave mate is an Abelisaurus with massive, allosaur-like arms, which is way extra egregious. I didn’t buy that one, though I like its paintjob extra.
The toy is detailed with a protecting of small, pebbly scales, and bigger, interspersed function scales. Scutes run down the again over overlapping items of plate-like ridges. Labial scales are sculpted across the mouth, and the tooth are superb and rubbery. The tongue has a pitted texture whereas ridges are sculpted over the roof of the mouth. Scutes run down the toes and free fleshy pores and skin sags alongside the throat. There’s lots of element with out too many exaggerated bells and whistles, which I admire.
Up to now, we’ve checked out a extremely detailed, acceptably correct, and conservatively styled Aucasaurus toy however sadly the paintjob leaves loads to be desired. The toy is totally blood-red coloured save for a cream coloured jaw and throat, and a few purple splotches on the face, again, and thighs. Lazy paintjobs are to be anticipated from Mattel, however this toy strikes me as significantly unfinished trying. Sufficient in order that it was one of many causes I used to be initially not eager about it. The claws aren’t painted, the tooth are white, the within of the mouth is purple and shiny, and the eyes are yellow with purple elliptical pupils. Not even the pupils are painted.
Lazy paintjob apart, this toy has sufficient redeeming qualities to make it value searching for out. I suppose my preliminary disinterest in it was as a result of its lackluster paintjob mixed with the truth that we simply got here off of a wonderful first wave of Rebirth toys, and that I simply have too many of those Mattel dinosaurs. You probably have a selected fondness for abelisaurids although, it isn’t to be missed.
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