Among the many dinosaurs that have appeared in Jurassic Park toys, the Stegosaurus has always stood out. Its distinctive plates and spiked tail made it a natural favorite for toy designers, and every major line has put its own spin on the “roofed lizard.” From Kenner’s early creations in the 1990s to Mattel’s detailed Hammond Collection, the Stegosaurus has evolved as much in plastic as it has in paleontology.
Jurassic Park Stegosaurus (Kenner, 1993)
The very first Stegosaurus figure appeared in Kenner’s Jurassic Park line in 1993, though interestingly the animal itself never featured in the original film. Kenner nevertheless gave fans a mid-sized herbivore with an action feature: a whipped-action spiked tail. The sculpt, while not fully accurate, captured the general silhouette with oversized plates and a blocky body. For many collectors, this first appearance was the spark that made Stegosaurus a staple of the franchise’s toy universe.
The Lost World Stegosaurus (Kenner, 1997)
With The Lost World: Jurassic Park bringing Stegosaurus to the big screen, Kenner followed up with a much more film-accurate version. The 1997 Stegosaurus was sculpted with impressive detail, and featured a tail-swinging “Dino-Strike Whipping Tail Action” that reflected the dinosaur’s moment in the movie. Its green coloration matched the screen appearance closely, and it quickly became one of the highlights of the line.
Jurassic Park III Minis (Hasbro, 2002 and later)
Center: Arctic Stegosaurus & Spinosaurus (Jurassic Park III, Hasbro, 2002)
Right: Velociraptor & Stegosaurus (Jurassic Park Dinosaurs, Hasbro, 2005)
By the time Hasbro took over, the Stegosaurus had a much smaller role in the toy ecosystem. For Jurassic Park III in 2002, Hasbro released a miniature Stegosaurus as part of the Paul Kirby action figure. This mini figure saw several repaints in later toy waves by Hasbro, keeping the design in circulation but never offering a large, articulated version of the dinosaur.
The Unreleased Hasbro Stegosaurus (2009)
In 2009, Hasbro designed a brand-new Stegosaurus for the Dino-Showdown Jurassic Park line, but the figure never made it to retail. Early prototypes revealed a mid-sized sculpt with a play-focused action feature, continuing Hasbro’s trend of stylized rather than film-accurate dinosaurs. Its cancellation, along with much of the line, left collectors with only glimpses of what might have been. Today, this unreleased Stegosaurus stands as a curious “what if” in Jurassic toy history, marking the gap between the Jurassic Park III minis and Mattel’s modern revival.
Mattel’s Fallen Kingdom Stegosaurus (2018–present)
When Mattel took over the license in 2018, the Stegosaurus finally returned to the toy aisle in full force. The Fallen Kingdom Stegosaurus debuted as part of the main line, offering a large, articulated herbivore with screen-inspired coloration. Over the years, Mattel has released several repaints, from battle-damaged versions to brighter retail exclusives. These figures balanced playability with collector appeal, and for many fans, they felt like the proper return of the Stegosaurus after Hasbro’s underwhelming years.
Hammond Collection Stegosaurus (Mattel, 2025)
The pinnacle of the Stegosaurus’ toy journey so far arrived with the Hammond Collection Stegosaurus. Released in 2025, this figure offered unparalleled screen accuracy, detailed sculpting, and a paint scheme directly inspired by The Lost World. Unlike previous versions, it was designed specifically for collectors, with an emphasis on articulation and lifelike proportions. For many, this Hammond Collection figure stands as the definitive Stegosaurus in Jurassic Park toy history.
From Kenner to Mattel
From Kenner’s imaginative 1993 design to Mattel’s meticulously crafted Hammond Collection release, the Stegosaurus has undergone a remarkable transformation in Jurassic toys. Each iteration reflects its era: the action-driven 1990s, the downsized Hasbro years, and today’s balance of collector focus and screen accuracy. Just like the dinosaur itself, the Stegosaurus has remained a constant presence, a reminder that even herbivores can steal the show.
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Author: 360 Technology Group
