Author: Kristof

Twenty-six years ago, The Lost World: Jurassic Park roared into theaters, captivating audiences with its thrilling blend of adventure, suspense, and prehistoric wonders. As we celebrate this iconic film’s anniversary, let’s take a nostalgic journey back to 1997 and explore the top five merchandising and toys that accompanied its release. From action figures to board games, these collectibles not only captured the imagination of fans but also became cherished mementos of the Jurassic Park franchise. 5. Kenner’s The Lost World: Jurassic Park Action Figures Kenner’s line of action figures brought the film’s characters and dinosaurs to life in the hands…

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If you’re a starting collector of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World toys, you may be wondering which items are worth investing in. While it’s impossible to predict which items will appreciate in value, there are a few factors that can make a toy more valuable over time. First, rarity is an important factor. Toys that were produced in limited quantities or were only available for a short period of time are often more valuable than toys that were mass-produced. Second, the condition of the toy is also important. Toys that are in mint condition and still in their original packaging…

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If you’re a Jurassic Park toy collector, chances are you’ve heard of the big players like Kenner, Hasbro, LEGO, and Mattel. But did you know that there are several more obscure companies that have released some pretty cool Jurassic Park toys as well? In this blog post, we’ll be taking a look at some of these lesser-known companies and their contributions to the Jurassic Park toy universe. 6. Byggis Byggis was a Swedish company that made LEGO-style toys based on a few franchises in the early 90s. These included Super Mario Bros, The Flinstones and Jurassic Park. For the latter…

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Jurassic Park is a classic movie that brought the wonder and thrill of dinosaurs to the big screen like never before. Some of the most popular dinosaurs today gained fame thanks to the film, like Velociraptor, Dilophosaurus, T. Rex and many more. However, there were a few dinosaurs mentioned that never made it in the entire Jurassic franchise. Fortunately, toy companies like Mattel have taken up the challenge of bringing these creatures to life in their toy lines. In this blog post, we’ll be taking a look at three dinosaurs that were mentioned but not seen in Jurassic Park, but…

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Jurassic Park was a cultural phenomenon when it was released in 1993, and it spawned a wide range of toys and collectibles that were coveted by kids and adults alike. In this blog post, we’ll take a trip down memory lane and revisit some iconic Jurassic Park toys and collectibles from 1993. 5. Jurassic Park Bedding The bedding featured artwork from the film, and was the perfect way to transform any bedroom into a Jurassic Park-themed space. 4. Jurassic Park View-Master The View-Master set included a viewer and a set of reels that featured images from the first movie. Kids…

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 © The LEGO Group The LEGO Group recently announced a new line of sets for the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park. The biggest set in this line is set #76961: Jurassic Park Visitor Center: T. rex & Raptor Attack. Figures  © The LEGO Group All the major characters are part of the set: Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, Tim, Lex, Ray Arnold and dr. Wu. The T. rex and a Velociraptor are also included. Building  © The LEGO Group The exterior of the LEGO building is a simplified version of the actual visitor center from the film, with its thatched roof…

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Due to the nature of producing toys based on movies, many product designs are made during pre-production of the movie. Resulting sometimes in toys that were never featured in the film or that look totally different. In this blog post, we’ll have a look at 5 Jurassic Toys that were inspired by pre-design concepts from the Jurassic Park films that never made it to the silver screen. 5. Jurassic Park III military toys Joe Johnston’s Jurassic Park III ended rather abruptly with the saving of the stranded group by the navy and the marines. In one of the film’s early…

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Jurassic Park has been a cultural phenomenon since the release of the first movie in 1993, and its popularity shows no sign of slowing down. Fans of the franchise had been eagerly anticipating the next installment, Jurassic World: Dominion, which was released last year. But the excitement doesn’t end there. This year the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park will be celebrated with plenty of new Jurassic Park collectibles that are sure to thrill fans and collectors alike. From toy figures to high-end collectibles, there is going to be something for every Jurassic Park collector to commemorate this big occasion. In…

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Needless to say, Jurassic Park was a huge hit in 1993, crushing box office records. Many companies were riding on the wave of Spielberg’s success by releasing a wide assortment of toys, collectibles, games and much more. One of the companies that hit the home run with their merchandising was Kenner. Kenner started production on their 1993 toy line even before the script of the film was finalized, resulting in dinosaurs and action figures resembling nothing like their counterparts on the silver screen. But with their second Jurassic Park toy line in 1994 – dubbed series II – they tried…

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The latest “Beyond the Gates” revealed the new Jurassic Park ’93 Classic toy line by Mattel in honor of Jurassic Park’s 30th Anniversary. The Target-exclusive line currently features four sets, with at least one more set to be announced in March. Lots of Jurassic Park fans have recognised many nods to Kenner’s original toy line. Let’s breakdown it down: Dr. Ian Malcolm Glider Escape Pack Glider Pack Kenner’s 1997 The Lost World line Triceratops hatchling from Kenner’s 1997 The Lost World Eddie Carr Similar paint job as Kenner’s 1993 Dilophosaurus Similar rocket launcher with green fluorescent rocket from Kenner’s 1994…

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