Mattel Super Colossal T‑Rex (Walmart Battle Damage Exclusive) – Big, Loud, and Embarrassingly Fun

Every once in a while, a toy comes along that forces me to shut up, sit down, and give credit where it’s due.

This is one of those times.

Image: A large toy box for a Jurassic World Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur toy is on a counter. The front of the box shows a big, detailed illustration of a roaring T-Rex, and a picture of a smiling child playing with the dinosaur toy. The back of the box highlights features of the toy, such as an opening mouth and the ability to "swallow & store up to 20 mini dinosaurs." The text appears in English along with translations in other languages. On the bottom left, there are small images of other available dinosaur toys in the series. The box is sitting in a cluttered area with a few household supplies, bottles, and a Ziploc box nearby. On the left, a ginger cat with white paws is standing on the counter, mostly hidden behind the box except for part of its body and legs. There are posters featuring scenes from sci-fi movies like "Aliens" on the wall to the right.

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I’m reviewing **Mattel’s Super Colossal Tyrannosaurus Rex**, specifically the **Walmart-exclusive battle-damaged version** released in **2018** as part of the *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* line. And yes—this is coming from someone who usually talks *mad shit* about Mattel.

Let’s get the basics out of the way first.

Image: Side view of a Jurassic World toy box showing the Jurassic World logo prominently in the center, edged with a metallic, industrial-looking frame. Red scratch marks and a red, fiery background with hints of jungle scenery are visible through bars, evoking the look of a dinosaur enclosure.

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## The Beast Itself

This isn’t just a big T‑Rex. This is the **Super COLOSSAL** T‑Rex.

At roughly **38 inches long** and about **12 inches tall in a natural stance**, she absolutely dominates shelf space. If you stretch her up into her most extreme, slightly-unholy posture, she can reach close to **two feet tall**—though let’s be honest, no one is posing her like that unless they’re trying to scare their cat or assert dominance over their collection.

Image: A person is seated and holding the large dinosaur toy with both hands. The toy, which appears to be a Tyrannosaurus rex, stretches from roughly the person's upper chest area down to their knee, making it almost as long as the person's entire upper body. The toy is thick and bulky, with its head about the size of the person's hand. This shows the dinosaur toy is very large—easily a substantial and impressive size for a toy, especially when compared directly to the person's torso and arms.

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Is she perfectly to scale? No.

A real T‑Rex clocks in around **43 feet long**, so she’s still a couple inches shy if you’re being pedantic. But put her next to **Marvel Legends**, **NECA**, or other **1/12 scale figures**, and suddenly the illusion works. She feels big. She feels threatening. She feels like a problem.

And that matters.

Image: The scene shows three large T-Rex dinosaur toys, with the biggest one towering over the others. This largest T-Rex has a black motorcycle held in her mouth. In front of her, an action figure of the Punisher (recognizable by his black outfit and white skull logo) stands facing the second T-Rex and reaching up, emphasizing how huge the dinosaurs are compared to him. The dinosaur holding the motorcycle easily dwarfs the Punisher figure, making both the T-Rex and the vehicle look enormous next to the human-sized toy. The turquoise attachments on the third T-Rex add to the playful, imaginative setup.

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## Battle Damage & Walmart Exclusive Touches

What sets this Walmart version apart are the **painted-on scars and battle damage**, which immediately give her more character than the standard release. These aren’t subtle beauty marks—these are *I’ve-fought-hybrids-and-lived* scars.

Image: Close-up of a dinosaur toy head, specifically a Tyrannosaurus rex. The photo focuses on the side of the face, showing the detailed scaly texture of the brown plastic skin, a prominent yellow eye with a black pupil, and an open mouth with visible rubbery-looking cream colored teeth. On the lighter-colored lower jaw, there are two distinct red slash marks, mimicking scars. The details make the toy look fierce and dramatic.

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Even better, this version adds a **roaring sound effect** that’s triggered by opening her jaw wide.

Two important notes here:

1. The roar is loud.

2. If you leave her jaw stuck open, **she will roar continuously** until you fix it.

Ask me how I know.

Image: Extreme close-up of the head and open mouth of a large Tyrannosaurus rex toy. The image shows the detailed bumpy texture of the lower jaw, cream-colored plastic teeth, and a red, molded tongue and mouth interior. Off to the right, you can see the toy’s clawed hand with black, shiny claws, further showing the impressive size and sculpted details of the toy. The jaw and mouth take up most of the frame, emphasizing the toy’s large, gaping maw.

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It’s equal parts hilarious, annoying, and kind of perfect for a creature that exists purely to cause chaos.

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## The Gimmick That Never Gets Old: Feeding Time

Like the standard Super Colossal Rex, this one can **swallow “mini” figures**, including:

* Jurassic World minis

* Blind-bag dinosaurs

* And yes… **3.75” G.I. Joe figures**

The jaws open *wide*, revealing a hollow gullet that happily accepts unlucky victims. Retrieval happens via a **belly hatch**, which is simple, sturdy, and very satisfying.

Image: A close-up of a large Tyrannosaurus rex toy, where a person's hand is placed against the dino's jaw for scale. The hand looks small in comparison, suggesting the jaw and head of the toy are quite big. The toy’s arm, with three large black claws, is reaching out and pressed against a flat white surface. The lower part of the body is partially visible, showing some red scar details on the dinosaur’s side. The photo shows just how massive the toy is compared to an adult human hand.

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Is this a toy-first feature?

Absolutely.

Is it still fun as hell for adult collectors?

Also yes.

Some gimmicks age poorly. This one does not.

Image: Three large Tyrannosaurus rex toys, with the largest one on the left and a slightly smaller, light brown T-Rex on the right. The largest T-Rex has its mouth wide open and is in the process of "eating" an action figure, which is held partially inside its mouth. The smaller T-Rex on the right also has its jaws wide open and is gripping a large, red, plastic accessory that looks like a piece of flesh or possibly a dramatic tongue sculpt. The third, slimmer T-Rex stands between the two larger ones, emphasizing just how massive they both are. The scene shows off the different sizes and play features of the T-Rex toys, with the action figure and red accessory providing a clear sense of scale.

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## Sculpt, Build & Articulation

Here’s where my usual Mattel complaints start to soften.

* The **body is mostly hard plastic**, giving her real weight and presence

* The **neck, tail, jaw, and parts of the head** use softer “real-feel” material

* Sculpted skin texture is surprisingly good, with wrinkles, scales, and scars

Image: A large Tyrannosaurus rex toy poses on a flat, light-colored surface. The dinosaur has its mouth wide open, showing off its big cream-colored teeth and detailed, textured skin. Its body is a mix of orange, brown, and tan with dramatic red scar marks on its face and side. The dinosaur stands with its claws reaching forward and looks ready to roar, highlighting its imposing size and detailed sculpting.

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Articulation is basic but functional:

* Heavy, detented hip joints for stability

* Shoulder cuts for the tiny arms

* Ankle joints

* A tail pivot

No, she’s not collector-grade articulation.

But she doesn’t need to be.

She’s meant to stand, loom, lunge, and eat your toys.

Mission accomplished.

Image: A large Tyrannosaurus rex toy in a side view, positioned on a flat surface. The dinosaur is painted with a reddish-brown body, tan underbelly, and darker shading along the top. Prominent red scar marks are slashed across its thigh and side, giving it a battle-worn appearance. The mouth is open, showing sharp, cream-colored teeth, and the small arms reach slightly forward. The details on the toy highlight its textured, wrinkled skin and impressive size, filling most of the frame.

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## Price vs. Value (And a Little Side-Eye)

Here’s the part that really puts things in perspective.

* **Retail price in 2018:** ~$55 USD

* **Size:** Nearly 3 feet long

* **Presence:** Massive

* **Fun factor:** Ridiculous

Image: Empty Jurassic World toy box designed for the "Roarin’ Super Colossal Tyrannosaurus Rex" from the "Battle Damage" line. The box front is decorated with bold Jurassic World branding, a large image of the T-Rex, and a picture of the character Owen Grady. There’s an orange and black jungle scene illustrated in the background. A red sticker in the middle reads "Try Me!" and directs to where the toy's feature would be activated. There are some claw mark graphics, and the "Battle Damage" logo is highlighted in yellow and red on the right side. The box is for ages 4 and up and is empty, clearly having contained a very large dinosaur toy.

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Now compare that to **Super7’s Tiamat**.

Tiamat is:

* Smaller

* Less dynamic

* Nowhere near as fun

* And somehow **$300**

Image: Two large toys facing off: on the left, a three-headed dragon with a red body, orange underbelly, white left head and neck, green middle head, and blue right head. The dragon has big wings and a strong, muscular stance. On the right, the lower half and side of a massive Tyrannosaurus rex toy is visible, with textured orange and cream coloring and a small arm reaching forward. The T-Rex’s upper body and jaw are pressing down near the dragon’s heads, creating a dramatic size comparison between the two oversized figures. Both toys are bulky and take up much of the flat surface.

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Look—being bested by **NECA** is understandable.

Getting schooled by **Four Horsemen** is expected.

But when **Mattel** is doing it better?

That’s a problem, Super7.

Image: Three large Tyrannosaurus rex toys are lined up for comparison. The largest T-Rex dominates the back and top of the scene, standing over the others and showing only its lower body and massive head. The next largest, with orange-brown coloring, is positioned on the left with its head turned to face the lighter-colored, medium-sized T-Rex on the right. The smallest of the three, tan with a slightly greenish tint, stands on the right and faces the other two. All three toys are posed as if interacting, clearly displaying their size differences and sculpted details, especially the teeth, claws, and textured skin.

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Fun, Completely Unintended Bonus Feature

Here’s a bit of completely unscientific but very real trivia:

When I have this T‑Rex—or any of the Super Colossal dinosaurs—standing on the floor near my desk, my two orange cats, Tiger and Aslan, suddenly develop excellent personal boundaries.

They stay away from my computer keyboard entirely.

No paw-walking across keys. No tail-assisted text editing. No surprise naps on my workspace.

These beasts are bigger than they are, and apparently that is a line they are not willing to cross. The fear is real. The respect is earned.

So yes—this T‑Rex doesn’t just dominate shelves and action figures. She also functions as an extremely effective, prehistoric cat deterrent.

Image: A person is holding a large dinosaur toy, showing a direct size comparison. The toy, which appears to be a Tyrannosaurus rex, stretches across the person's chest and arms, roughly from their shoulder to their knees. The toy is large and takes up a substantial portion of the person's upper body, making its size very apparent relative to an adult’s torso, head, and hands.

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## Final Thoughts

I don’t say this lightly:

**Mattel makes some of the best dinosaur toys on the market.**

And the **Super Colossal T‑Rex**—especially this **Walmart battle-damaged version**—is proof.

She’s not perfect.

She’s not museum-accurate.

She *is* big, bold, loud, stupidly fun, and one of the best monster opponents you can throw at your 1/12 scale figures.

If you’ve got the space, she earns it.

Image: Three large Tyrannosaurus rex toys and one smaller Velociraptor toy are arranged together. The T-Rex toys dominate the background: one huge T-Rex head and jaw is partially visible at the top left, and two medium-sized T-Rex figures (one tan, one orange-brown) stand next to each other behind the raptor. The smaller toy in the foreground is a blue-and-grey Velociraptor, posed on a gold-colored display base, with a blue stripe running down its back. The size contrast makes the raptor look much smaller and more delicate compared to the bulkier T-Rex figures surrounding it.

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Image: A group of large dinosaur toys is lined up together. In the foreground are two Tyrannosaurus rex toys, orange-brown with cream underbellies and yellow eyes. Both have their mouths slightly open, showing off their teeth. Behind them is a massive gray sauropod dinosaur toy, likely a Brachiosaurus or Apatosaurus, with thick legs and a broad body. The upper part of the photo shows the enormous head and part of the body of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex toy, with visible red scar marks. The lineup highlights the size and scale differences between the T-Rex figures and the towering gray sauropod.

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