There have been some weirdJurassic Parkaction figures over the years, fromTransformerstoSteven Spielberg, but Mattel’s newJurassic WorldSan Diego Comic-Con exclusive figure may be the wildest yet.SuperHeroHypehas the exclusive reveal of aJimmy Buffettfigure, replicating his cameo in 2015’sJurassic World.
InJurassic World, the dinosaur theme park is shown to have a Margaritaville, Buffett’s signature fast-casual chain restaurant, on its premises. When prehistoric creatures start rampaging through the park, the restaurant is besieged by a flock of ravenousDimorphodons, a type of pterosaur. Buffett is seen amidst the chaos, trying to defend a pair of margaritas from the flying reptiles. The new figure replicates that cameo, with a shorts-and-sandals-clad Buffett surrounded by threeDimorphodonfigures on clear plastic rods to simulate flying. The figure will be packaged in a set resembling a margarita mixer, and will feature a display base shaped like a giant margarita glass. The figure will include two margarita accessories, as well as a no-longer-lost shaker of salt. The set will retail for $30 USD, and will be available at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, which will be held between July 25 and July 28; limited quantities will be offered for sale onMattelCreations.comafter the convention.
Who is Jimmy Buffett?
Born in Mississippi and raised in Alabama, Buffett started out as a street busker before landing a recording contract; he had several cult-favorite albums before hitting it big with 1977’s “Margaritaville”, a gently-satirical song about tourists in Key West, Florida. The song rocketed Buffett to stardom, and he amassed a loyal army of Hawaiian-shirt-wearing fans, dubbed “Parrotheads”, dedicated to the laid-back Caribbean lifestyle of Buffett’s public persona. Buffett was also an avid amateur pilot and an environmentalist. Buffett dabbled in acting, making cameo appearances inRepo Man,Hook, andCongo. He had a recurring role as pilot Frank Bama onHawaii Five-O, and made a memorable guest appearance onBlue Bloodsas both himself and as a con artist impersonating Jimmy Buffett. Buffett died in 2023 at age 76, of skin cancer.
A newJurassic Worldfilm is headed to production, withScarlett Johansson,Jonathan Bailey, andMahershala Aliin the lead roles andGareth Edwardsin the director’s chair. There is no word as to whether they’ll explore the ruins of Isla Nublar’s Margaritaville, which was presumably buried in lava in 2018’sJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
TheJurassic WorldJimmy Buffett figure will beavailable at next month’s San Diego Comic-Con; limited quantities will later be available on Mattel’s website. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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