Mattel Jurassic World Amber Collection Velociraptor Blue The previous Amber Collection releases never managed to draw my interest. The Velociraptor looks good, but the sculpt was very clearly meant for Blue., and Ian just doesn’t look enough like Ian. They are nice figures, but not for me. This one, however, caught my eye immediately, and I am happy to report that I am definitely not disappointed! The sculpt is gorgeously detailed. Nearly every scale, bump, skin fold, and wrinkle is in place. She even has the small osteoderms on her neck. These were missing in the main line Blue figures. The details are not perfect, however. There are a few areas around the bottom seam line that are a bit on the smooth side, but it’s nothing glaring. Also, while her nostrils are sculpted beautifully, her ears are nowhere to be seen. She also suffers from the same enlarged feet as her smaller counterparts. It just seems like an odd creative choice to sculpt the oversized feet since she includes a stand. My only other major issue is with the teeth. While the teeth are perfectly serviceable, they could have been so much more. If only they were thinner, and more sharpened, they would have been perfect. As it stands, they’re rather blunted, and look more like something made for a child’s toy rather than an adult collector. I’m especially disappointed that my particular figure has a small bit of red paint dripped onto the teeth. Luckily, it’s on the inner part of the teeth, so you cannot see it unless you’re at the right angle. Articulations and paint are where this girl really shines. She has 21 points of articulations, as well as a bendy tail. The joints are tight, but still easy to move. They hold their positions well, and have great range of motion. Thanks to the included stand (which also features articulations), you can achieve some really dynamic poses. I especially love that Mattel gave her articulated killing claws. It’s an excellent little touch that adds a lot to the figure. The paint applications are spectacular! Blue’s coloration is lifted directly off the silver screen. Her trademark blue stripes have never looked so good, and she is even covered in the dark and light mottling that was missing from the standard releases. The interior of the mouth is a glossy pink and red. The teeth are mostly well painted, except for the aforementioned mishap on my particular figure. The eye is done in a bold golden color, and there is no hint of sloppiness. Mattel also made sure to address one of the most vocal criticisms of the main line: unpainted claws. That’s not an issue here! All of the claws are painted perfectly, even the dewclaws. My only real gripe is that the paint just seems to end at the tip of the tail.Overall, this figure is a worthy addition to any Jurassic collection. Other than a few nitpicks, and one or two unfortunate mishaps, she is a beautiful representation of our girl Blue!