Jurassic World toys

[Kyalrode]

Jurassic world toys including the dinos, playsets and what looked like a box of Lego were starting to be put out at Target Northland in Preston Vic.

[Paulbot]

I've seen these at a few Targets and some at Big W.

I was surprised to see that the Dinos are also in the Hero Smashers range, but I probably shouldn't have been.

[sideswipes brother]

I really want the T-Rex. Looks awesome.

[Bladestorm]

A lot of the new dino's were being pulled out of their boxes and stocked on shelves here today... I gotta say the quality and detail is really disappointing. I have the original first edition Red rubber T-rex (and the baby one) from way back in the day and they are far more detailed than these hard plastic versions.

I was hoping we'd get a few really nice dino's I would be tempted to pick up but thus far nothing stands out that is worth even grabbing off the shelf, let alone buying.

[GoktimusPrime]

I saw some of these at Target the other day. Can't say I was impressed; the toys appear to be too gimmicky IMHO. Disappointed to see that the Velociraptors are still grossly inaccurate (http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20150124220850/dinosaurs/images/f/f2/Velociraptor_u4hjbq.jpg). Even AoE Slash (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Slash_%28AOE%29) has metallic faux-feathers. Although they're probably being more screen accurate (http://cdn.idigitaltimes.com/sites/idigitaltimes.com/files/2015/02/02/chris-pratt-velociraptor-jurassic-world.jpg) rather than paleontologically accurate. :o But otherwise the toys don't look terribly impressive.

Also... Indominus Rex?? :confused: 'Indominus' isn't even a word. 'Dominus' means "lord" or "master" in Latin (e.g. Anno domini = Year of the Lord), and 'Rex' means "King." So is Indominus Rex is like trying to say "unlorded king." Nonsensical! Indomitus Rex ("unconquerable king") would make more sense; and of course, English words like indomitable and indomitability come from indomitus. Nothing comes from "indominus" because it's not even a freakin' real word to begin with! Also, in keeping with dinosaur nomenclature, it should probably be call it Indomitosaurus Rex ("Unconquerable lizard king").

"Indominus" Rex indeed. This is one of the lamest names I've seen in scifi since "Unobtainium". :rolleyes: Unobtainius Rex. :p

[Paulbot]

Looking at some of the Hero Masher toys next to AOE Hero Masher toys on the shelf I wondered if there was some reuse of parts.


I saw some of these at Target the other day. Can't say I was impressed; the toys appear to be too gimmicky IMHO. Disappointed to see that the Velociraptors are still grossly inaccurate (http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20150124220850/dinosaurs/images/f/f2/Velociraptor_u4hjbq.jpg). Even AoE Slash (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Slash_%28AOE%29) has metallic faux-feathers. Although they're probably being more screen accurate (http://cdn.idigitaltimes.com/sites/idigitaltimes.com/files/2015/02/02/chris-pratt-velociraptor-jurassic-world.jpg) rather than paleontologically accurate. :o But otherwise the toys don't look terribly impressive.

Also... Indominus Rex?? :confused: 'Indominus' isn't even a word. 'Dominus' means "lord" or "master" in Latin (e.g. Anno domini = Year of the Lord), and 'Rex' means "King." So is Indominus Rex is like trying to say "unlorded king." Nonsensical! Indomitus Rex ("unconquerable king") would make more sense; and of course, English words like indomitable and indomitability come from indomitus. Nothing comes from "indominus" because it's not even a freakin' real word to begin with! Also, in keeping with dinosaur nomenclature, it should probably be call it Indomitosaurus Rex ("Unconquerable lizard king").

"Indominus" Rex indeed. This is one of the lamest names I've seen in scifi since "Unobtainium". :rolleyes: Unobtainius Rex. :p

Have you watched the trailer for the new film?

Spoilers (but spoilers that are in the trailers I think) Indominus Rex is a made up "cool" name for a made up dinosaur that comes from the Theme Park marketing team not scientists. If it's an inaccurate and meaningless name, that's kind of the point. And the Velociraptors are featherless because the Theme Park makers are making Theme Park dinosaurs not real dinosaurs. The paying customers want to see dinosaurs that look like they think they do (based on possibly inaccurate earlier fossil recreations) not what modern scientists think. . This has been a thing since the first Jurassic Park novel.

[GoktimusPrime]

So... it's like Transformium then? :p

[Paulbot]

Not the first comparison I'd have made, but yes pretty much!

[sideswipes brother]

I still want the T-Rex.:D

[Krayt]

I got the Stegoceratops coz... COOL!!!!

kids love him.... "My Dinosaur!"

And anyone else think it's wierd we are picking on made up names of "characters" on a messageboard about madeup names for places and characters?

[UltimateGalvatron]

I've looked at the Hasbro Websites Jurassic World page, and have come to the following Conclusion: Toys in this line either look great, or look like, pardon my 'language', scrap.

[sideswipes brother]

Got the T-rex for my Bday. Love him. Solid plastic and paint apps.
Those mixed breeds look awesome but i don't really want anything but original dinos, not made up ones.

[UltimateGalvatron]

! Also, in keeping with dinosaur nomenclature, it should probably be call it Indomitosaurus Rex ("Unconquerable lizard king").



Many Dinosaurs didn't have saurus at the end of their name.
Iguanadon
Baryonyx
Suchomimus
etc

[GoktimusPrime]

Many Dinosaurs didn't have saurus at the end of their name.
Iguanadon
Baryonyx
Suchomimus
etc
Yeah, but those names all come from actual words.
Iguanodon is Greek for "Iguanus tooth"
Baryonyx is Greek for "heavy claw"
Suchomimus is Greek for "crocodile mimic."

There is no such word as "Indominus" though. There is the word "dominus" which means "master" in Latin, but as a noun.
e.g. dominus servum salutat = "The master greets the slave."
If you want to say "master" as an adjective, then you're looking for "domitus," and thus its antonym, "indomitus," which is where English gets the word "indomitable" from (e.g. "the indomitable Gauls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asterix)").
e.g. deo adjuvante indomitus = "We are unconquerable with God's help."

Paulbot's explanation (spoiler tagged in his post) does offer a plausible in-story reason (which I wasn't initially aware of). :o Indominus Transformiaunobtainium! :D

[UltimateGalvatron]

Yeah I knew that they came from meanings. I thought you were saying that it is compulsory for a dinosaur to have 'saurus' at the end of its name. Being the mini-non trained paleontologist I am I got up and nerd raged... lol :o Sorry. :p

Also yes Indominus Rex is a stupid dinosaur name. :eek:

[Omega Metro]

Bought myself a Thrash n Throw T-Rex today. It’s so cool. It’s like a puppet. My Chihuahua and cat didn’t like it though.:D
Got the Fallen Kingdom Stegosaurus and Triceratops on the way too.

[Meister]

My son is really into dinosaurs and now on board with the Jurrasic Park franchise, I’ve been trying to pick up some of the toys for him but I’m really after the Mosasaur, yet I haven’t seen it released anywhere yet, anyone have any ideas where I could pick one up?

[Omega Metro]

My son is really into dinosaurs and now on board with the Jurrasic Park franchise, I’ve been trying to pick up some of the toys for him but I’m really after the Mosasaur, yet I haven’t seen it released anywhere yet, anyone have any ideas where I could pick one up?

BBTS have it on preorder. Haven’t seen it locally.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/72779

[Meister]

BBTS have it on preorder. Haven’t seen it locally.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/72779

Thanks Omega, noticed BBTS says it’s expected in May, so I might hold out for a little while longer to see if it shows up in stores around here soon before having to go the overseas online route.

Again cheers :)

[Omega Metro]

Kmart have the Indoraptor for $25 in the catalogue. Pretty good price. Kmart Exclusive apparently

[Thurmus]

Yeah, but those names all come from actual words.
Iguanodon is Greek for "Iguanus tooth"
Baryonyx is Greek for "heavy claw"
Suchomimus is Greek for "crocodile mimic."

There is no such word as "Indominus" though. There is the word "dominus" which means "master" in Latin, but as a noun.
e.g. dominus servum salutat = "The master greets the slave."
If you want to say "master" as an adjective, then you're looking for "domitus," and thus its antonym, "indomitus," which is where English gets the word "indomitable" from (e.g. "the indomitable Gauls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asterix)").
e.g. deo adjuvante indomitus = "We are unconquerable with God's help."

Paulbot's explanation (spoiler tagged in his post) does offer a plausible in-story reason (which I wasn't initially aware of). :o Indominus Transformiaunobtainium! :D

What about the Megaladon?

[Galvatran]

Yeah, but those names all come from actual words.
Iguanodon is Greek for "Iguanus tooth"
Baryonyx is Greek for "heavy claw"
Suchomimus is Greek for "crocodile mimic."


What about the Megaladon?
Megaladon is Greek for "Big Dragon".

Also, there's Megalacockus. Greek for "Big Foot".

MegalaBigMac is Greek for "Big Waistline"

[reillyd]

Has anyone sighted the Jurassic World Barbie of the redhead Claire? Asking for a 'friend'

[Autocon]

Do you find the fallen kingdom toys better than world toys? They seem better as in they are posable lol

[Omega Metro]

Do you find the fallen kingdom toys better than world toys? They seem better as in they are posable lol

The Fallen Kingdom ones are made by Mattel. World toys were by Hasbro. So definately better.

[Autocon]

The Fallen Kingdom ones are made by Mattel. World toys were by Hasbro. So definately better.

Yep that would explain it.

[Silverbolt]

Anyone having a go at collecting the mini blind bag dinos? I saw the second wave available at the Logan Hyperdome Mr Toys.

[Defcon]

Recently picked up the Concavenator. It’s a unique looking dinosaur with a hump on its back. The play features ,it has a swinging tail, and a articulated jaw. I love all the unique dinosaurs for this line.