Maybe probably the most stunning addition to the Hammond Assortment to date, in the present day we’re wanting on the Scutosaurus. Scutosaurus has by no means appeared in any Jurassic media apart from the Jurassic World: Alive augmented actuality recreation however the Permian pareiasaur has popped up repeatedly in Jurassic franchise toy traces. Kenner was initially going to make one for the Jurassic Park Sequence 2 toy line, however it was cancelled and solely prototype pictures of it exist. Kenner then launched a Scutosaurus in a two-pack with an Estemenosuchus for The Misplaced World Sequence 1 toy line. Since getting the license to make Jurassic toys Mattel has produced three Scutosaurus figures. The primary was in 2020 however that toy ended up being poorly distributed and extremely wanted. Then, in 2023 Mattel launched a repaint of their first Scutosaurus (that I reviewed) as a part of the JP30 line, with a paintjob that paid heavy homage to the unique Kenner Scutosaurus prototype. The Hammond Assortment Scutosaurus is the third determine of the genus from Mattel. That’s 4 Scutosaurus toys in whole for a film franchise it doesn’t seem in.
Other than the Jurassic Scutosurus toys, the one different mass-produced fashions of the genus that exist are all older figures which can be out of manufacturing. They embrace a classic determine by Starlux, a simplistic little toy by COG, and a extremely sought-after determine by Safari Ltd. Wild Previous is the one firm that at present makes a Scutosaurus determine, though it looks like it’s solely a matter of time earlier than CollectA provides us one too. However all of this makes the efforts from Kenner and Mattel all of the extra commendable as a result of with out them there wouldn’t be very a lot Scutosaurus illustration on the market in any respect. So, whereas the Scutosaurus is an odd addition to the Hammond Assortment, it’s actually a welcome one.
The Hammond Assortment Scutosaurus possesses 14 factors of articulation. The mouth can open and shut and the top is articulated at its base, in addition to on the base of its very brief neck. The arms are articulated on the shoulders, elbows, and wrists whereas the legs are articulated on the hips and knees. The very small tail comes packaged indifferent from the remainder of the determine and might rotate about as soon as in place. The joints within the head, neck, and limbs are all common joints that enable for a stunning quantity of versatility on what doesn’t come throughout as a very versatile animal.
The HC Scutosaurus stands about 3” (7.62 cm) tall and measures 6.25” (15 cm) lengthy. One of many largest terrestrial animals of the Permian, the precise Scutosaurus is estimated to have measured as much as 9.8′ (3 meters), which places the determine at 1/18 in scale.
So far as accuracy goes, Mattel does a good job right here. The physique is giant and barrel-shaped however a bit too brief within the trunk. The limbs are stout and durable, the tail is brief, and the 5 digits sculpted on every limb are additionally appropriately brief. The compact head is proportionally a bit too giant however is decently formed with flared out cheeks and a broad snout. Mattel considerably botches the dimensions, quantity, form, and orientation of the horns on the maxilla and cheeks, however this is a superb effort from Mattel total. I’ve seen some say that the enamel seem too “carnivorous” for an herbivore however the enamel of the particular Scutosaurus have been fairly pointed and never too dissimilar to what we see right here.
The determine is roofed in pebbly scales and cracked pores and skin, with a wrinkly underside, and a beneficiant layer of tough osteoderms over the again with a sparser protecting over the limbs. The top is appropriately knobby and gnarly. The eyes are yellow glass inserts with black elliptical pupils and look higher than they do on earlier Hammond Assortment toys of this measurement. The roof of the mouth and tongue are properly textured, and the enamel are remarkably high-quality and pointy.
The toy is hunter inexperienced with an olive-green underside and darkish inexperienced splotches throughout the again. It appears to be like like forest camouflage, and it seems to have been impressed by the Kenner Misplaced World toy. The enamel are white, and the within of the mouth is pink with a good paint utility. The horns are creamy white, and the claws are unpainted. It’s a naturalistic and conservative colour scheme that fits the toy nicely.
The Hammond Assortment Scutosaurus might have some Jurassic World followers scratching their heads as to why it exists, particularly these solely within the creatures seen on display, however it ought to have an attraction to these with an curiosity in prehistoric life that extends past dinosaurs and the Jurassic franchise. For me, this is among the coolest additions to the Hammond Assortment and considered one of my new favorites. It’s decently correct, nicely crafted, and possesses wonderful articulation. Extremely beneficial, I doubt you’ll be seeing an articulated Scutosaurus from anybody else anytime quickly.
Sadly, that is a type of toys that seems to have had a brief window of availability. I feared I had missed out on it myself however was finally capable of get one by Goal’s web site. Goal not has it listed, and I doubt they’ll get it in inventory once more. Though initially $15, it’s accessible on Amazon and eBay for about $25-35 by the secondary market. I nonetheless assume it’s price that value and it’s most likely solely going to get increased. Get it whilst you can!
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