Mattel The Hammond Collection Dr. Ellie Sattler (2022)

“Look, we can discuss sexism in survival situations when I get back.” Dr. Ellie Sattler (as portrayed by Laura Dern) is one of my favorite characters from the Jurassic Park franchise. The character is great on the screen and in the books. Plus, having a massive crush on Laura Dern and seeing her in herContinue reading “Mattel The Hammond Collection Dr. Ellie Sattler (2022)”

Jurassic Park Amber Collection: Dr. Ian Malcolm

“I hate being right all the time.” Few people would argue that Dr. Ian Malcolm is easily the most beloved character in the Jurassic Park film series. He’s so loved in fact, that Mattel decided to release a second version of his Amber Collection figure with just a few minor changes and one additional accessoryContinue reading “Jurassic Park Amber Collection: Dr. Ian Malcolm”

Jurassic Park: Amber Collection Dilophosaurus

“Ah, no wonder you’re extinct. I’m gonna run you over when I come back down.” Those were the wrong words for Dennis Nedry (Wayne Knight) to say in 1993’s Jurassic Park. If you’ve seen that film, you know that Nedry’s fateful line was directed at a curious Dilophosaurus. Thanks to the most recent Jurassic ParkContinue reading “Jurassic Park: Amber Collection Dilophosaurus”

Jurassic Park: Amber Collection

Figure Review Last year Mattel announced that they would be releasing a new series of 6″ inch figures and 1/6 scale creatures in the Jurassic Park Amber Collection. The first wave was released late last year and featured Dr. Ian Malcolm and a velociraptor from the original film. Both figures were well received by collectors,Continue reading “Jurassic Park: Amber Collection”

Throwback Thursday: Jurassic Park

Isla Nublar Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park got the Steven Spielberg treatment with 1993’s film of the same name.  The movie blazed new trails in practical and CGI effects.  In fact, the CGI in that film is still considered by some as some of the best CGI in cinematic history.  John Williams handled the musical dutiesContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Jurassic Park”

The Force Is Middle Of The Road With This One

In A Galaxy Revisited 2017 has been a good cinematic year for geeks, nerds, and pop culture addicts. Logan, Wonder Woman, Alien: Covenant, Kong: Skull Island,  Justice League, and Spider-Man: Homecoming are just a few of the films that graced the silver screen this year.  Heck, even Netflix delivered with its most expensive film productionContinue reading “The Force Is Middle Of The Road With This One”

Star-Lord And The Dino Squad!

Isla Nublar…..twenty years later Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard take us all back to that wonderful time so many millions of years ago, the 1990’s, in what is sure to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer, Jurassic World.  No, the film doesn’t take place in the 90’s, but it does giveContinue reading “Star-Lord And The Dino Squad!”

The Dinos Are Back!

Isla Nublar…..I think. Tomorrow night I will be checking out Jurassic World at the theater with some friends as part of my Jurassic Birthday Weekend Celebration!  In all honesty, I know very little about this film other than the fact that it apparently takes place after the first Jurassic Park film and does so asContinue reading “The Dinos Are Back!”