Review
Jurassic World Survival Ekrixinatosaurus Jurassic World Survival Capture Claw ATV Pack Review
Having the Ekrixinatosaurus back in the line is genuinely exciting.The paint is a bit of letdown as it is mostly green. The rest of the pack however, is awesome. The ATV is very well sculpted, and the capture claw mechanism and pull-back wheels make it fun to play with. The human figure is a pleasant surprise in terms of detail.
⚠ The Paint: Nearly Absent
The Survival line so far is known for it’s unique looking dinosaur and most of the time the paint is what makes them unique and to stand out from previous releases. However, the Ekrixinatosaurus paint is almost non-existent. The body is flat solid green from the neck almost to the tail end. The head and the tail end are light gray, which is so washed you can miss it under specific light conditions.
About the DINOSAUR toy
1. Paint Scheme and Sculpt
Paint Scheme: Light Green, Light Gray.
The figure is exactly the same as the previous Ekrixinatosaurus warelease is used, which remains crisp and well-detailed. One improvement over the earlier version is the absence of the action feature button on top of the body, which interrupted the sculpt visually. The jaw articulates, and the teeth are painted with the signature off-white tone. The tongue is visible and painted inside the mouth.
Articulation is also quite poor. It covers arms forward and back without outward swing, all legs go forward and back, and a tail swivel. No ankle joints are present.
About the ATV Vehicle
The ATV is the most enjoyable element of this set by a significant margin. Multiple tones of orange, tan, brown, and black across the vehicle give it a visual identity the Ekrixinatosaurus sorely lacks. The sculpt throughout is detailed and realistic for a vehicle in this price range, with excellent seat texture and fine surface detail across most panels.
The capture claw arm on the side of the vehicle is the defining play feature. It can be moved forward and backward through a reasonable range, and the claw opens freely. When pressed against the leg of the Ekrixinatosaurus figure, it snaps shut convincingly around the limb. The capture mechanism works reliably and feels satisfying when it clicks into position. The ATV also features a pull-back wheel mechanism. When you pull it back against a surface and release it, it shoots forward at a good speed, adding a chase element to the play pattern that suits the capture concept well. Handlebars can be moved and the seat detail is genuinely impressive.
No Jurassic World logo appears anywhere on the vehicle, which is unusual for Mattel sets of this type but not a meaningful concern.
About the Human Figure
The human figure included with this set is better than expected for a vehicle pack bonus. The removable helmet reveals a face with painted eyes, eyebrows, and a detailed face mask underneath. The face mask texture is particularly good. The figure wears a tan vest over a blue shirt with dark gray gloves, with realistic cloth-like wrinkle and fold detail on both the shirt and the matching blue pants. Tan patches on the legs continue the vest color scheme. Black boots with sculpted laces complete the outfit.
Articulation covers neck forward/back and left/right rotation, arms forward and back and out away from the body, elbow articulation with swivel, a midsection swivel, and legs with knee articulation and swivel. A small black accessory is included. Human figures in Mattel Jurassic World vehicle sets are too often overlooked, and this one is genuinely worth having as a standalone display companion for the ATV.
Verdict Should I buy it?
If you collect Mattel Jurassic World vehicles or specifically want an Ekrixinatosaurus for your collection, yes. If you want a well-painted Ekrixinatosaurus, no: this is not that figure.
The ATV is colourful, fun, and the capture claw and pull-back mechanism both work well. The human figure is a quality bonus. The Ekrixinatosaurus is a painful missed opportunity: an excellent sculpt wearing practically no paint. As a vehicle set it is a solid, enjoyable, basic addition. As an Ekrixinatosaurus release, it is a letdown.
How to unlock
How to unlock Ekrixinatosaurus Claw Chase ATV Pack in Jurassic World Survival 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:
Previous Ekrixinatosaurus Releases
3. About the Ekrixinatosaurus
Ekrixinatosaurus has one of the most unusual name origins in all of paleontology. Its name translates directly as “explosion lizard,” a reference to how the fossils were first exposed: during construction-related blasting in the Candeleros Formation of Neuquén Province, Argentina. The explosion inadvertently revealed the fossil bed, and the species was formally described in 2004 by Jorge Calvo, David Rubilar-Rogers, and Karen Moreno. Before its discovery, Carnotaurus and Aucasaurus were the most complete abelisaurid specimens known, and the new Ekrixinatosaurus material helped fill in portions of the skeleton that had been absent or poorly preserved in other abelisaurid specimens.
Ekrixinatosaurus novasi is a large abelisaurid theropod from the Late Cretaceous period, living approximately 99 to 97 million years ago in what is now Patagonia, Argentina. The species name honours Argentine paleontologist Fernando Novas for his extensive contributions to the study of South American theropods. The holotype specimen (MUCPv-294), consisting of a partial skeleton including skull elements, vertebrae, ribs, and limb bones, is housed at the Museo de Geología y Paleontología de la Universidad Nacional del Comahue in Neuquén.
Current size estimates place Ekrixinatosaurus at approximately 7 to 8 metres (23 to 26 feet) in length, making it comparable to or slightly smaller than Carnotaurus. Like all abelisaurids, it had notably short, reduced forelimbs, a robust and deep skull, and powerful hind legs. Its ecosystem in the Candeleros Formation was shared with the giant carcharodontosaurid Giganotosaurus, along with the small raptor Buitreraptor and early snake Najash. Ekrixinatosaurus was one of the larger predators in this community but likely competed for resources with Giganotosaurus as the apex predator of the region.
Ekrixinatosaurus novasi is a large abelisaurid theropod from the Late Cretaceous of Patagonia, Argentina, living approximately 99 to 97 million years ago. Its name means “explosion lizard,” a reference to how its fossils were first exposed during a construction-related explosion. It is related to Carnotaurus and was one of the larger abelisaurids known from South America, estimated at approximately 7 to 8 metres in length.
The capture claw arm on the side of the ATV can be moved forward and backward and the claw opens freely. When pressed against the leg of the Ekrixinatosaurus figure it snaps shut around the limb. The ATV also has a pull-back wheel mechanism that sends it forward at speed after being wound back, adding a chase element to the play pattern.
Yes. The Capture Claw ATV Ekrixinatosaurus uses the same sculpt as the previous Mattel release. The differences are the color scheme and the absence of the action feature button on the top of the figure that appeared on the earlier version. The cleaner dorsal area without the button is actually an improvement.
Open the Jurassic World Play App, tap the Scan button, and point it at the DNA barcode on the Ekrixinatosaurus foot.
