Mattel's Jurassic Park SDCC Exclusive Embraces Zany Homage to Comic Book Conventions
The Hammond Collection T. Rex Convention Crasher set, a unique collaboration between Mattel and the world of Jurassic Park, is set to make its debut at this year's San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). This limited edition collectible, priced at $85, promises to bring the excitement of comic conventions together with the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex from Jurassic Park.
## Background
The set is inspired by Buck the T. Rex, a male T-Rex character from The Lost World: Jurassic Park. In the film, Buck rampages through San Diego, and the Convention Crasher set reimagines this scene, transposing it into a comic convention setting.
## Details
The Buck T. Rex figure in the set boasts glass eyes, proportionate feet, and a posable rubber tongue for an authentic look. The set also includes a super fan figure wearing an inflatable T. Rex costume, complete with swappable heads for different expressions.
The fan figure is accompanied by a mini version of the T. Rex collectible, a Jurassic Park tote bag, and a fabric "When Fans Ruled the Earth" banner. The packaging of the set is designed to resemble the San Diego Convention Center and features artwork depicting Buck's rampage in San Diego from The Lost World on one side, and a ruined version of the convention center's exterior on the other.
## Release Details
The Hammond Collection T. Rex Convention Crasher set will be available for purchase at Mattel's booth at SDCC when the convention begins on July 24. For those unable to attend, select items from Mattel's SDCC offerings will also be available to order online from the Mattel Creations website on the same date.
This limited edition set is designed specifically for SDCC, making it a unique collector's item for fans of both Jurassic Park and comic conventions. With its comic convention-themed reimagining of the T. Rex banner-crashing moment from Jurassic Park, the Hammond Collection T. Rex Convention Crasher set promises to be a must-have for any enthusiast.
The Hammond Collection T. Rex Convention Crasher set, a limited edition collectible, will be showcased at io9 and Gizmodo's coverage of this year's San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). This future technology-inspired toy set, focusing on entertainment from toys-and-collectibles and movies-and-TV, promises to captivate fans with its unique blend of comic conventions and the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex from Jurassic Park.
