Remember in 1993 when Jurassic Park was like…the end all, be all of special effects?
not gonna lie that still looks intimately real
I’m still somewhat convinced that someone sold their soul to create the special effects in Jurassic Park because that shit is over 20 years old and it still really, really holds up, better than the stuff in a lot of current movies, even.
Fucking witchcraft, man.
fucking look at this shit though
Literally see this post flying around with a few different responses added to the bottom each time so I’ll say it for this one myself:
THEY ACTUALLY BUILT A GIANT MASSIVELY DETAILED FUCKING ANIMATRONIC T-REX FOR ALL OF THIS THAT’S WHY THE EFFECTS ARE SO GOOD. CAUSE IT AIN’T CGI. AND IT AIN’T GUY IN A COSTUME. IT’S A BIG FUCKING ROBOT DINOSAUR. AND EVERY PART IS DESIGNED TO MOVE. IT COST LIKE HALF THE BUDGET OF THE FILM.
I am torn in reviewing this toy. Here’s why: The toy is definitely well-made, will not come apart, will not break unless subjected to
massive violence. It definitely builds motor skills,
hand-eye-coordination, and even thinking skills—as deciding which
colors should be up or down or evenly matched in height requires some
intricate choice and physical application. So, the toy is a great toy!
But …
You
are basically giving your child a miniature of Thor’s hammer. Not a
hollow plastic hammer, mind you. No, no. This is a toddler weapon the
great god of thunder would approve of. Two solid wooden pieces held
together very well. The head of the hammer is sculpted to allow attacks
from many interesting angles. Great for the toy. Not so great if your
little one might decide to go “a-viking” during a playgroup, family
get-together, or school function.
Like the mighty Mjolner, this
hammer throws well, flies fast and far, and can kill the mightiest of
trolls. Or televisions. Or PC’s. Or Grandma.
So … the only
reason I take a star off is because of the deadly weapon that comes
with this awesome toy. Maybe it should have been fastened by a cable to
the toy, Melissa & Doug? It’s not cool that parents have to do
this thinking for you. But we love Grandma. Having our toddler turned
Thor send her to the hospital is not our idea of fun.
If your
child is meek and kind and dependably non-violent, go for it. GREAT
TOY! If your little one may just be a conqueror of lands reincarnated
into this tiny body, please beware the hammer!
