Lately, Mattel has began dabbling with small-figure two packs, first with an Eoraptor vs. Stegouros pairing after which with the set we’re at the moment, Guanlong vs. Lystrosaurus. I believe these two packs are a improbable concept and hope that Mattel will produce extra of them sooner or later. With each these units you’re getting smaller scale toys of some relatively obscure animals. The pairings are a bit uncommon, however I suppose within the Jurassic World universe they aren’t anachronistic.
The Lystrosaurus on this set is a repack, though it has a distinct scan code. This determine was included in one other set with Beta the Velociraptor and Maisie the human. As such, it already has a review, so I received’t be masking it right here. Suffice it to say that I prefer it sufficient that I purchased the set that included it solely for the Lystrosaurus and I don’t thoughts having the second copy included on this set. If I assumed Mattel would come with this determine in one other set I wouldn’t have bothered with the primary. C’est la vie.
In order that leaves us with the Guanlong to give attention to, a relatively thrilling addition to Mattel’s menagerie that by itself makes the set price buying even when you’ve got the Lystrosaurus. There aren’t many figures of Guanlong accessible, with Toy Animal Wiki itemizing figures by Capcom, Safari, and GeoWorld however there’s additionally one by Artistic Beast Studio.
Guanlong is a genus of late Jurassic tyrannosauroid, and a wonderful instance of the tyrannosauroid clade’s humble beginnings. Guanlong is estimated to have reached a size of 9.8-11.5’ (3-3.5 meters) with a weight of 276 lbs. (125 kg.). Mattel’s determine measures about 6”, together with the curves within the neck and tail, and stands 2.75” tall to the highest of its head. This places it between 1/19 and 1/23 in scale, which I think about shut sufficient to the 1/18 scale that Mattel often goals for.
Maybe due partly to its small dimension the Mattel Guanlong doesn’t have any motion options, and the articulation is severely restricted. The jaw can open, and the legs and arms can rotate round, that’s it. An articulated neck would have been good however I’m not complaining and just like the determine simply the way in which it’s. The proportions are acceptable by Mattel requirements however there are nonetheless proportional inaccuracies right here, with a shortening of just about all its physique elements and the standard enlarged ft. It’s nonetheless clearly a Guanlong although, and that’s what’s most necessary.
Remarkably, the tiny tooth throughout the mouth are every individually sculpted and properly pointed. Mattel has improved drastically in terms of tooth, because the comparability footage will show. Practically your entire physique can be coated in feathers, with solely the face, fingers, and ft being naked. There isn’t a sculpted element on the stomach, however it provides the phantasm of being clean with feathers. The feathers properly comply with the contours of the animal’s physique. There’s just a little feather crest on the nape and some bigger feathers on the arms. The feathering is total conservative, making it seem plausible. The face, fingers, and ft are scaly.
The paintjob is relatively naturalistic too, and maybe was impressed by paintings by Gabriel Ugueto however circuitously copied. The determine is nearly completely grey blue, however the flanks and legs are white with grey blue flecks. The pinnacle, crest, and throat are yellow and the grey blue patterning on the face and crest has a metallic sheen. The eyes are orange with unpainted pupils. The tooth are white, and the tongue is pink.
The Mattel Guanlong is a pleasant little determine of a dinosaur you don’t see typically sufficient. Its small dimension, wonderful particulars, feathered physique, and naturalistic paintjob come collectively to make this one of many Mattel dinosaurs undoubtedly price looking for out. The set it is available in has been accessible for some time, however I solely discovered my copy lately, and it’s solely the second I’ve seen accessible in any respect. The primary copy I discovered had a very misaligned eye and I refused to purchase it. Barring paint defects, if you happen to discover this set, don’t cross it up!
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