“I still have trouble believing airplanes can fly, so don’t get me started on this Pteranodon. But fly it does. Oh, and it is also known as a ‘toothless wing’. Toothless, huh? Yeah, I’m not buying that either.”
— Cabot Finch
Review
Pteranodon and Dr. Henry Loomis Play Set Jurassic World Rebirth Review
At $15, the Dr. Henry Loomis and Pteranodon Play Set is one of the best-value purchases in the entire Rebirth line. The Pteranodon alone is worth the price: an entirely new sculpt with independently articulated legs, a wider wingspan than any previous small Pteranodon from Mattel, and a striking blue crest that makes it the most visually distinctive pterosaur at this scale the company has produced. Loomis in a new vest outfit with backpack and stun prod rounds out a set that punches well above its retail price.
What's in the Set
Pterosaur
New Pteranodon sculpt (brown and blue crest)
Human Figure
Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey, vest variant)
Accessory 1
Removable backpack (openable, detailed sculpt)
Accessory 2
Stun prod with translucent blue electric tip (removable)
About the Toy
1. Sculpt and painting
The Rebirth Pteranodon is an entirely new sculpt compared to every previous small Pteranodon Mattel has produced. The wider wingspan, the blue crest breaking from the JP3-influenced designs of older releases, the independently articulated legs, and the detailed wing vein texture on the underside all combine to make this the most impressive Pterosaur so far. It is also one of the few Pterosaur figures that can actually stand on its legs without support.
Painted in natural brown with amazing blue elements all over the figure makes it to pop up among the boring-looking Pteranodons from previous releases.
The head sculpt is impressive throughout the beak, with fine detail running the length of the snout. The mouth articulates cleanly and reveals teeth painted on the upper jaw. Pteranodon did not actually have teeth in real life, making this a franchise-accuracy choice rather than a scientific one, but it is consistent with the Jurassic World film interpretation.
Neck articulation covers up and down smoothly and full swivel, with only limited left and right wiggle room, which suits the pterosaur form well for display.
The wingspan on this Pteranodon is noticeably wider than older small Pteranodon figures from Mattel. Compared directly to earlier releases in this scale range, the improvement in wing proportion is immediately visible.
The wing membrane texture is excellent: fine surface detail on the upper side of the wings, and particularly impressive vein detailing on the undersides that adds a level of anatomical realism rarely seen at this price point. Tears and injuries in the wing membrane are sculpted on both wings, with each side featuring different damage positions, adding life and character to the figure.
Wing articulation covers up and down motion with full swivel range at the shoulder joint, and an additional joint mid-wing allows for further posing. The claws on the wingtips have a gloss coat but no painted coloration.
The legs, however, since they are articulated are the most functionally significant upgrade over older pterosaur figures. On many older Mattel Pterosaur releases, the legs move together as a linked pair rather than independently.
On this Pteranodon, each leg articulates freely on its own, dramatically improving poseability and allowing the figure to actually stand on its hind legs, either flat or in a hunched display posture.
2. Action Feature & Articulation
Pteranodon Articulation is in seven different points
- Jaw (articulated)
- Neck (up/down and full swivel)
- Wings (up/down and shoulder swivel)
- Mid-wing joint (additional posing)
- Left leg (independent)
- Right leg (independent)
- Tail (small)
Verdict Should I buy it?
Absolutely, and at $15 this is one of the best-value sets in the Rebirth line. The Pteranodon alone justifies the purchase: an entirely new sculpt, wider wingspan, independently articulated legs, vivid blue crest, and detailed wing vein texture on the underside make it the best small Pteranodon Mattel has produced.
Dr. Loomis in the vest variant is a genuinely different figure from the Danger Set version and comes with accessories (the backpack and translucent blue stun prod) that are impressive for this price.
How to unlock
How to unlock Pteranodon and Dr. Henry Loomis Play Set in Jurassic World Rebirth Collection?
Open up your Jurassic World Play App (previously known as the Jurassic World Facts App), press the Scan button and point it towards the DNA code here:
How Does the Pteranodon Compare to Older Mattel Pterosaur Releases?
Older Small Pteranodon Figures vs Rebirth Pteranodon
Older Mattel Small Pteranodons
- JP3-influenced red/orange crest
- Narrower wingspan proportions
- Legs linked, move together
- Cannot stand independently
- Less detailed wing vein texture
- Similar overall body size
Rebirth Pteranodon (this set)
- Vivid blue crest (new design direction) ✓
- Wider wingspan proportions ✓
- Independently articulated legs ✓
- Can stand on its own ✓
- Detailed wing vein texture on underside ✓
- Similar overall body size (consistent)
3. About the Pteranodon
"I still have trouble believing airplanes can fly, so don't get me started on this Pteranodon. But fly it does. Oh, and it is also known as a 'toothless wing'. Toothless, huh? Yeah, I'm not buying that either."
— Cabot Finch, Jurassic World Rebirth
Pteranodon is one of the largest known pterosaurs and one of the most recognisable prehistoric animals in popular culture. It thrived approximately 80 to 85 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period, primarily in North America in the vicinity of the Western Interior Seaway. Despite its fearsome appearance in the Jurassic World franchise, the real Pteranodon was a fish-eater that used its beak (without teeth) to scoop prey from the water’s surface. Its name, meaning “wing toothless,” directly reflects this characteristic, which makes the franchise’s choice to give it teeth one of the more persistent scientific inaccuracies in the series.
Pteranodon’s distinct bony head crest served primarily for display purposes, likely involved in species recognition and mate selection. The Rebirth Pteranodon’s blue crest is a franchise redesign rather than a scientifically based coloration, but it is one of the most visually striking interpretations of the animal Mattel has produced. Over 1,200 Pteranodon specimens have been documented, making it one of the best-represented pterosaurs in the fossil record. The initial findings date to 1870 when American paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh discovered wing bones in Kansas.
No. This Loomis wears a vest over a patterned shirt in a tan palette, a completely different look from the field shirt version in the Danger Set. Both share the Jonathan Bailey likeness face sculpt and the same articulation standard, but the clothing, colours and accessories differ entirely, making them worth collecting as separate versions of the character.
The Rebirth Pteranodon is an entirely new sculpt with a wider wingspan than earlier small Pteranodon figures, independently articulated legs (which move separately rather than linked as on older pterosaur figures), a vivid blue crest breaking from the JP3 design tradition, and detailed wing vein texture on the underside. It is also one of the few small pterosaur figures that can stand on its own legs.
The set includes a removable backpack with a realistic detailed sculpt that can be opened, and a stun prod with a translucent blue tip that can be removed from the figure’s hand. The blue tip is designed to appear as if it is emitting electricity.
Yes, with some care. The independently articulated legs allow for positioning that lets the figure balance on its feet. The balance is slightly precarious but achievable, which is a notable capability not seen on most older Mattel pterosaur figures at this scale.
Yes, in the toy, teeth are painted on the upper jaw. Real Pteranodon did not have teeth (the name means “wing toothless”) and the franchise’s depiction of a toothed Pteranodon has always been scientifically inaccurate. However, Cabot Finch’s quote in the film actually references this directly, suggesting the franchise is aware of the discrepancy.
Open the Jurassic World Play App, tap the Scan button, and point it at the DNA barcode on the Pteranodon figure’s foot or if you do not have the toy use the above-provided DNA sequence code to unlock it.
