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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom at Toy Fair New York 2018

Posted on by Maggie Rachael

Jurassic World seems to have quite the presence at New York City’s Toy Fair this year, with news and merchandise announcements pouring in left and right.

In addition to the announcement of Mattel’s Fallen Kingdom line from earlier, the franchise also has multiple figures on display at the Toy Fair, as seen below. Figures displayed include some of the new Fallen Kingdom action figures, including sculpts of the stygimoloch (or “stiggy”, as it’s being called on the product packaging) and carnotaurus that fans saw in the trailer.

A preview of some of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’s upcoming merchandise.
The new, three-foot long Super Colossal T-Rex (Images courtesy of Jurassic Outpost’s Chris Pugh)
Indoraptor Articulated Action Figure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the new articulated dino action figures, including a carnotaurus and a stegosaurus.
More articulated dino action figures!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the new story pack playsets that will be available, featuring Blue, Owen, Claire, and a gyrosphere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No information has been released on when these toys will be available, but they certainly look gorgeous, and it seems like there will be a wide variety of products coming to us very soon.

The official Jurassic World social media accounts have also been previewing some of the merchandise, with cameos from Bryce Dallas Howard herself, who attended the fair to promote the new products.

By the looks of it, everything from Lego sets to new Jurassic World-themed fashion has been put on display at the Toy Fair, with several sneak peeks available on the official JW Instagram story.

Bryce Dallas Howard with Mattel’s Claire Dearing Barbie
Some of Gen Art’s new Jurassic World-inspired fashion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News on the new young adult novel centered on Claire Dearing has also been released! Bryce Dallas Howard previewed the novel’s cover on the official Jurassic World Instagram, and we now know the official title of the novel: Jurassic World: The Evolution of Claire.

A full synopsis of the novel has also been released along with the cover:

Freshman year in college is full of obstacles one must learn to overcome – messy roommates, dining hall food, and cranky professors are just a few. Never has a student added, “How to properly avoid being eaten by a dinosaur,” to her list of freshman year complications, but Claire Dearing isn’t just any student.

The year is 2004. The future theme park, Jurassic World, is currently under construction. Nineteen-year-old Claire Dearing, the multi-tasking, self-possessed heroine of Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, has chosen to spend her summer interning with the Masrani Corporation on Isla Nublar following her freshman year in college. The result is a pulse-pounding coming of age story set against the backdrop of Jurassic World advancing towards its opening day.

The story begins with Claire as she starts her internship with laser-focused goals set on bettering the lives of all animals worldwide. While exploring the island, and performing various theme park/dinosaur-related tasks, Claire quickly forms a tight bond with her fellow interns while also making a name for herself amongst the senior members of the Jurassic World staff. It isn’t long before romance sparks between her and a fellow student, which leaves Claire conflicted once a larger, and more sinister plot develops, forcing her to question the motives of everyone on the island.

Over the course of a thrilling mystery full of intrigue and suspense, this novel details the origins of Claire’s nuanced character in a rich and complex way, allowing the reader to witness the transformative moment when Claire begins constructing walls around herself, and steps forward as the guarded character we meet in the first Jurassic World film.

In addition to books and toys, Jurassic World also released news of upcoming Fallen Kingdom Pop! Funkos. Funko announced the release of three new Fallen Kingdom collectible figures on their Twitter, in addition to showing them at the fair. Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, and Blue will all be available for purchase in May.

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A preview of the new Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Funkos. (via @OriginalFunko on Twitter)

Stay tuned for a detailed first-hand write up of all the new Jurassic World merchandise, featuring HD photos and videos of all the new products!

Entertainment Weekly Releases Exclusive Preview of Mattel’s Fallen Kingdom Merch!

Posted on by Maggie Rachael

Entertainment Weekly has released an early, exclusive look at the toys that are set to be released by Mattel, inspired by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Highlights of the toy line include a three-foot long, articulated Super Colossal T-Rex, an assortment of story pack playsets featuring scenes from the film, and several dino sculpts modeled authentically after the film’s dinos. The products range in design and target demographics, stretching from Hatch’n’Play dinosaurs for younger children (featuring models of a t-rex, triceratops, stygimoloch, and Baby Blue) to a t-rex anatomy kit for older ones.

Images of some of the new products can be seen below, and Mattel has certainly gone all out with their product range.

Jurassic World Super Colossal T-Rex ($54.99)
Jurassic World Story Pack Assortment ($14.99, sold separately)
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Jurassic World Hatch’n’Play Dinos ($14.99, sold separately)
Jurassic World Tyrannosaurus Rex Anatomy Kit ($49.99)
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Jurassic World Gyrosphere Blast Vehicle ($29.99)
Uno Attack Jurassic World ($24.99)
Jurassic World Roarivores Assortment ($14.99)

This announcement comes on the heels of Bryce Dallas Howard’s appearance on the Today Show on February 15th to preview Mattel’s Fallen Kingdom Barbie doll line that will also be released.

More details on Mattel’s toys and other Fallen Kingdom merchandise are set to come later, but what do you think about these new toys? Will you be purchasing any? Let us know in the comments below!

Jurassic Park Rex to Appear in Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’

Posted on by Alex Evans

Finally answering months of speculation, a new TV spot for Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ lays to rest the debate over whether or not the film will pay homage to Spielberg’s own work with a resounding YES!

This reference to Spielberg’s portfolio of classics comes in the form of none other than the Jurassic Park Rex!

It was previously reported that Spielberg would not be referencing any of his previous films for fear of it being interpreted as vanity, thankfully however this is not the case and at least one throwback has slipped the net.

The film which is due out later this year, is based on the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline. Despite being set in the future, the novel is grounded in references to pop culture from the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s. Other references include the time travelling DeLorean from the 1985 hit ‘Back to the Future’ and the titular ‘Iron Giant’ from Brad Bird’s animated classic.

Whilst it remains to be seen if this will be a cameo or more of a featured appearance, this will be the Jurassic Park Rex’s second appearance of the year outside of the Jurassic Park/World franchise, after the Jeep Wrangler advert that debuted at the Super Bowl earlier this month.


‘Ready Player One’ is due out on March the 29th.

Bryce Dallas Howard Shows Off Fallen Kingdom Toys on the Today Show

Posted on by Jennifer

Bryce Dallas Howard stopped by Kathie Lee and Hoda on the Today Show this morning and she gave us a first look at some of the new toys for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. It was also the very first time Bryce got to see the Claire Barbie Doll from Mattel in person.

Another new toy that was shown off was the Pterano Drone, which in our opinion will be very popular among the new line of toys. Check out the full Today Show interview with Bryce in the video below.


Video credit to the Bryce Dallas Howard Network

If this news is up your alley, you may want to keep an eye on Jurassic Outpost around 1pm EST tomorrow.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and on our forums!

Source: Today, The Bryce Dallas Howard Network

Jimmy Buffett to cameo in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Posted on by Josh Evans

In an article from The Hollywood Reporter it has been revealed that Margarita Man himself, Jimmy Buffet, will have a cameo in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. A longtime friend of Jurassic producer Frank Marshall, you may remember Buffet’s cameo in Jurassic World during the attack on Main Street. Now he is back for the upcoming sequel, but whether or not he will be rescuing margaritas again remains to be seen.

“I like to put him in a movie once in a while,” says Frank Marshall of Jimmy Buffett, who has uncredited cameos in both Jurassic World movies, including June’s Fallen Kingdom.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and on our forums!

Source: Hollywood Reporter

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom has most viewed Super Bowl Spot On Social Media

Posted on by Josh Evans

The Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Super Bowl TV spot dropped last night and the overall reaction appears to be far more positive compared to the first trailer that dropped in December. According to Deadline, the Fallen Kingdom TV spot was actually the most viewed movie spot from the big game on Social Media. Topping the likes of Avengers: Infinity War and the very first look at Solo: A Star Wars Story.

However, in regards to pure video views combined from YouTube and Facebook, Universal’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom wins hands down tonight per ComScore with a total of 3.56M. This is followed by Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout with 2.09M views.

Though even though it had the most views, the spot did not generate the same level of social media conversation (33,400) compared to other spots like Solo: A Star Wars Story(109,000) and Avengers: Infinity War(161,000).

If you havent already, make sure to check out the Super Bowl spot below:

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and on our forums!

Source: Deadline

Check Out Our Gallery of HD Screencaps From the Second Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom Trailer!

Posted on by Chris Pugh

Jurassic Park has a bold new look.

Last night during the Super Bowl, Universal Pictures unleashed the latest Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom trailer, and the dinosaurs have never looked scarier. Running just over 90 seconds, this trailer put the focus on the thrills and wonder, and showcased many beautiful new looks at the numerous prehistoric fauna of Isla Nublar and InGen.

To truly appreciate the detail and artistry in each shot, we’ve amassed an HD gallery of stills taken from some of our favorite scenes in the new trailer, direct from the prores file for you to enjoy! We’re presenting this without comment, letting viewers interpret the visuals showcased – however, I can say I personally love the imagery, and really enjoyed this trailer.

So sit back, and take your time to pour over every detail showcased, be it the cinematography from Oscar Faura and JA Bayona, set design from the numerous Pinewood talent, CG work from ILM, or animatronics from Neal Scanlan’s team.

Aren’t they lovely? Aren’t they glorious?

Be sure to sound off in the comments below, and stay tuned for the latest coverage on everything Jurassic!

Jeff Goldblum Stars in New Jurassic Park Jeep Commercial!

Posted on by Chris Pugh

Hold on to your butts – the Jurassic action roars on!

Shortly before kickoff of Super Bowl LII we got a new 90 second look at Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, but it wasn’t the only commercial that was Jurassic themed.

During the third quarter of the big game a commercial from Jeep aired starring Jeff Goldblum for the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler. In what starts as a recreation of the classic T-Rex Jeep chase from Jurassic Park, it takes a hilarious turn as Jeff Goldblum begins to chase the T-Rex. Check out the Jeep Wrangler commercial below:

Not only is the commercial Jurassic Park themed, Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow, who is serving as writer/executive producer on Fallen Kingdom, directed this TV spot for Jeep. Here’s what he had to say:

It’s great to see some extra Dr. Ian Malcolm action, with a flair of humor at that! Sound off ans let us know what you think, and in cased you missed it, don’t forget to check out the Super Bowl TV spot for the film!

Source: YouTube

The ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Super Bowl Trailer is Here!

Posted on by Josh Evans

Move over Eagles and Patriots, tonight was about Pteranodons and Raptors!

As was reported last weekend, we got a brand new look at Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom during Super Bowl LII this evening in the form of a 90 second spot right before kickoff. This is our first look at the new film since the first theatrical trailer dropped on December 7th.

Take a look at the Super Bowl trailer below:

Stay tuned – our in-depth breakdown, HD screencaps, and more will be coming soon. Plus, the fun isn’t over! Another Fallen Kingdom video is airing later this evening.

What did you think of the new looks at Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom that aired during the Super Bowl? Has your excitment been elevated, decreased or stayed the same? Let us know in the comments below and on our forums!

Source: YouTube

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom to air multiple TV Spots during Super Bowl LII

Posted on by Josh Evans

Are you ready for some……Dinosaurs?

Deadline is reporting what has been long expected, we will get another look at Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom during Super Bowl LII on Sunday February 4th on NBC. Though according to the report, Fallen Kingdom will have not just one TV Spot during the big game, but “multiple” spots.

Universal, whose sister network NBC is airing the game this year, has continually had a footprint during Super Bowl, and this year they’re showcasing their June 22 summer sequel juggernaut Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom as well as the Dwayne Johnson July 13 action pic Skyscraper from director Rawson Marshall Thurber.’

‘Deadline is informed that both Fallen Kingdom and Skyscraper will run multiple spots.’

In 2015, Jurassic World aired a 1 minute TV spot right before kickoff during Super Bowl XLIX. Check out that TV spot below.

TV Spots during this year’s Super Bowl are being purchased by advertisers for roughly $5 million per 30 seconds. Though since NBC is part of NBCUniversal it could be argued that the air time for the Fallen Kingdom spots are going to be at a bit of a “discount”.

It is our guess that while Jurassic World ran one 1 minute spot in 2015, Fallen Kingdom will likely air two 30 second spots sometime during the game. Since these are commercials for a major Summer blockbuster, look for both of these commerials to air during the first half of the game and not the second half. Super Bowl LII will have its opening kickoff at 6:30PM ET, but we recommend tuning in before that in case the first spot airs before kickoff.

Are you excited for the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom TV spots that will air during Super Bowl LII on February 4th? What do you hope they show in these new looks? Let us know in the comments below and on our forums!

Source: Deadline