After an impressive 32 years of Jurassic Park toys captivating fans, Spin Master has finally cracked the code on bringing one of the franchise's most iconic scenes to life. This fall, the company will launch the Primal Hatch, a robotic baby dinosaur that emerges from a gooey egg, marking a significant milestone in the realm of dinosaur toys.
Priced at $59.99, the Primal Hatch features a T. rex that is programmed to utilize its snout to break free from a shell covered in a slimy red membrane. This innovative toy resembles a memorable scene from the original 1993 Jurassic Park film, where John Hammond encourages a baby velociraptor to push its way out of its egg in the incubator room. "We tried to make it as cinematic as we could," said Jamie Ricottone, one of the toy's designers at Spin Master, during an exclusive video call preview.
Fans will get their first in-person experience with the Primal Hatch this weekend at the New York Toy Fair, where it will be roaring for crowds. Spin Master has a proven history of creating popular toys, having previously launched Hatchimals in 2016. The Hatchimals became a holiday sensation, much like Tickle Me Elmo and Furby, featuring robotic, fuzzy creatures that emerge from egg shells when unboxed. The Primal Hatch takes this successful concept and aligns it with the Jurassic World franchise, adding elements like slime, teeth, and authentic movie growls to connect with boys aged 5 to 7.
The toy comes equipped with nest material to securely hold the egg in place. As children initiate the hatching process, they can tap the shell to encourage the T. rex to break free. Once the slimy shell pieces are discarded, the next stage reveals whether the T. rex will have a friendly or fierce demeanor. The personality of the dinosaur is influenced by how kids interact with its touch and sound sensors.
A clicker accessory is included to elicit reactions from the T. rex, but it’s important to remember that you're not quite on the level of Jurassic World's velociraptor trainer, Owen Grady, portrayed by Chris Pratt. Ricottone emphasized that while working alongside Universal, the team learned an essential lesson: these are dinosaurs, not pets, and they cannot be trained in the traditional sense.
The Primal Hatch features glowing eyes that change color to indicate the T. rex's mood: red signifies anger, yellow denotes neutrality, and green means it’s a "good boy." Feed it enough steak, and you might just be rewarded with a happy dino. However, if provoked, this creature is capable of going completely berserk!
With over 100 sounds and interactions, Primal Hatch includes various game modes that will delight dinosaur fans. Players will recognize familiar sound effects from the Jurassic Park films, enhancing the overall experience. As children engage more with their T. rex, it matures and may eventually unleash that iconic Jurassic Park roar.
The release of the Primal Hatch is perfectly timed with the upcoming film, Jurassic World: Rebirth, set to hit theaters on July 2. The film's plot revolves around a character capturing DNA from dinosaur eggs, which will surely spark a new wave of dinosaur enthusiasm among fans. While the Primal Hatch comes with included batteries, it’s important to note that actual dino DNA is not part of the package!
In conclusion, Spin Master’s Primal Hatch promises to be a game-changer in the world of Jurassic Park toys, bringing excitement and interactive play to a new generation of dinosaur enthusiasts.
