Achillobator is a genus of dromaeosaur that lived through the late Cretaceous is what’s now Mongolia. It’s identified from the Bayanshiree formation, which is thought for its various assortment of therizinosaurs, together with the not too long ago described Duonychus. It’s the first dromaeosaur identified from this formation and was found in 1989, though it wouldn’t be described till 1999. Achillobator is without doubt one of the largest identified dromaeosaurs, with an estimated weight of 505-770 lbs. (250–350 kg).
The toy we’re right now was launched by Mattel shortly after their stupendous Utahraptor, but it surely didn’t get fairly get the identical quantity of affection that Utahraptor did. Being a part of the Strike Assault line, it’s a fraction of the Utahraptor toy’s measurement regardless of the precise Achillobator being equally sized. It’s additionally far much less feathered. It could have made extra sense for Mattel to launch this as a Deinonychus, Dromaeosaurus, or one of many many different small dromaeosaur species however they prefer to hold us confused, apparently.
The Mattel Achillobator stands 4.25” (10.76 cm) tall to the highest of the feather crest on its head, and measures 5.75” (14.61 cm) lengthy. Measured from snout to the tip of its tail we get a size of 6.25” (15.88 cm) and when scaled down from the estimated size of the particular animal (16’ or 5 meters), we get a scale of about 1/30 for this toy.
The determine is posed standing tall with the top held excessive and tail curling up behind it. It’s a dynamic pose and when the legs are articulated ahead it makes the dinosaur appear to be its crouched over a kill. The arms can rotate round, and the motion characteristic is tied to the tail, pulling it down makes the top lunge downward and jaws open. All collectively it makes for a enjoyable little toy to mess around with.
There’s nothing concerning the toy that implies Achillobator however as a generic dromaeosaur it’s first rate by Mattel requirements. I’m glad that Mattel had largely moved previous pronated palms, even when the franchise itself hasn’t. Whereas the feather crest on the top and ample tail feathers are enjoyable additions the determine is in any other case scantily lined. A small patch of feathers will be seen on the again and there’s some on the forelimbs, however the determine is in any other case lined in bumpy, toad-like pores and skin. It seems type of sick and mangy however with that in thoughts, my chickens usually appear to be this when present process their seasonal molt, so perhaps that’s what’s taking place right here. There are additionally some deep gouges and cuts within the pores and skin, indicating this critter lives a scrappy existence.
The determine is rust orange coloured with a peach coloured jaw and throat and black coloration operating alongside the highest of the top, down the neck, and onto the again. The tail feathers are tangerine orange. The enamel are white, the tongue is pink, and the eyes are inexperienced with unpainted, elliptical pupils. I like the mixture of black and completely different orange tones; it provides the toy an autumnal high quality. A number of the paint utility on the enamel is sloppy and it could after all have been higher if the claws have been painted.
Though a far cry from Mattel’s Utahraptor, the Achillobator is a enjoyable, gremlin-like character, that packs a number of character and flexibility into its small measurement and easy gimmick. Sadly it additionally appears to be an elusive determine. The wave that included it has come and gone, and I solely ever noticed a few them “within the wild”, together with this one which I solely only recently acquired. When you come throughout one in every of these fellows, make sure you nab it!
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