Matchbox Series 6: Secret Skeletal
Release Date: 1993
Colors: Painted (2 per sculpt)
Sculpts: 24
Location(s): UK, France, Germany and the rest of Europe
The Secret Skeletal Dinosaurs were repaints of the Series 6 Dinosaurs. All of the same sculpts were used, except that the paint applications used different colors and the skeletons would show up on the dinosaurs when exposed to extreme temperatures. Also they were released in much smaller quantities and I am not sure if they were sold in anything but single packs (the packs also included fact cards).
The fact cards are numbered differently from the figures as they start where the last series began. They also have point values different than the series 6 dinosaurs (10 points higher for each sculpt from the few I have seen).
The colors used in the secret skeletal figures were Blue, Purple, Olive Green, Dark Green, and Orange. The paint applications included more white and black colors than the Series 6 Dinosaurs. Also each dinosaur came in only 2 different colors for this series. The point values remained the same as the original sculpts.
The prices on the Secret Skeletals are much higher than the Series 6 Dinosaurs. They tend to be more difficult to find especially in the rarer colors. The prices of the Secret Skeletals are still not that high compared to Series 3 and the rarer premiums, mostly because there are fewer collectors interested in the series. Also there isn't that much difference in price for the rarer colors as the more common ones.
Thanks to Dan Tessier for adding information about the fact cards.
Colors: Painted (2 per sculpt)
Sculpts: 24
Location(s): UK, France, Germany and the rest of Europe
The Secret Skeletal Dinosaurs were repaints of the Series 6 Dinosaurs. All of the same sculpts were used, except that the paint applications used different colors and the skeletons would show up on the dinosaurs when exposed to extreme temperatures. Also they were released in much smaller quantities and I am not sure if they were sold in anything but single packs (the packs also included fact cards).
The fact cards are numbered differently from the figures as they start where the last series began. They also have point values different than the series 6 dinosaurs (10 points higher for each sculpt from the few I have seen).
The colors used in the secret skeletal figures were Blue, Purple, Olive Green, Dark Green, and Orange. The paint applications included more white and black colors than the Series 6 Dinosaurs. Also each dinosaur came in only 2 different colors for this series. The point values remained the same as the original sculpts.
The prices on the Secret Skeletals are much higher than the Series 6 Dinosaurs. They tend to be more difficult to find especially in the rarer colors. The prices of the Secret Skeletals are still not that high compared to Series 3 and the rarer premiums, mostly because there are fewer collectors interested in the series. Also there isn't that much difference in price for the rarer colors as the more common ones.
Thanks to Dan Tessier for adding information about the fact cards.
Series 6 Secret Skeletal Pictures
Series 6 Secret Skeletal Checklist and other information
Note: I used the same information as the Series 6 Dinosaurs except I updated the color list. If I find a Secret Skeletal checklist, I will update the section.
Legend:
Legend:
145 Tyrannosaurus Rex - The largest land carnivore ever, the Tyrannosaurus' massive skull and 15 cm long teeth delivered a devastating bite.
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 5.5 metres
Weight: 6 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Lime Green, Orange
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 5.5 metres
Weight: 6 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Lime Green, Orange
Tyrannosaurus Rex Gallery
146 Apatosaurus - Earlier known as Brontosaurus, Apatosaurus had to feed almost continuously to support its great bulk.
Period: Late Jurassic
Height: 21 metres
Weight: 30 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Blue, Lime Green
Period: Late Jurassic
Height: 21 metres
Weight: 30 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Blue, Lime Green
Apatosaurus Gallery
147 Triceratops - The horns of this powerful plant-eater were probably used in trials of strength between males.
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 9 metres
Weight: 6 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Dark Green, Purple
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 9 metres
Weight: 6 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Dark Green, Purple
Triceratops Gallery
148 Stegosaurus - The huge back plates - up to 90 cm across - probably helped Stegosaurus to control its body temperature.
Period: Jurassic
Height: 7 metres
Weight: 2 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Dark Green, Purple
Period: Jurassic
Height: 7 metres
Weight: 2 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Dark Green, Purple
Stegosaurus Gallery
149 Ceratosaurus - The creature used its bony horn in head butting contests with its rivals.
Period: Late Jurassic
Height: 3 metres
Weight: 1 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Blue, Lime Green
Period: Late Jurassic
Height: 3 metres
Weight: 1 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Blue, Lime Green
Ceratosaurus Gallery
150 Spinosaurus - Known from fossil remains found in Africa, the huge sail of Spinosaurus grew to almost 2 metres.
Period: Mid Cretaceous
Height: 12 metres
Weight: 4 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Orange, Lime Green
Period: Mid Cretaceous
Height: 12 metres
Weight: 4 tonnes
Point Value: 150
Available Colors: Orange, Lime Green
Spinosaurus Gallery
151 Iguanodon - This plant eater (sic) may have used its sharp thumb spikes to fight off its attackers.
Period: Early Cretaceous
Height: 10 metres
Weight: 4.5 tonnes
Point Value: 90
Available Colors: Lime Green, Dark Green
Period: Early Cretaceous
Height: 10 metres
Weight: 4.5 tonnes
Point Value: 90
Available Colors: Lime Green, Dark Green
Iguanodon Gallery
152 Plateosaurus - The earliest known large dinosaur, Plateosaurus could reach plants and leaves up to 4 metres high.
Period: Late Triassic/Early Jurassic
Height: 8 metres
Weight: 1.5 tonnes
Point Value: 90
Available Colors: Dark Green, Lime Green
Period: Late Triassic/Early Jurassic
Height: 8 metres
Weight: 1.5 tonnes
Point Value: 90
Available Colors: Dark Green, Lime Green
Plateosaurus Gallery
153 Woolly Mammoth - Many millions of years after dinosaurs became extinct, the Woolly Mammoth was hunted to extinction by early man.
Period: Pleistocene
Height: 3 metres
Weight: 4 tonnes
Point Value: 90
Available Colors: Purple, Dark Green
Period: Pleistocene
Height: 3 metres
Weight: 4 tonnes
Point Value: 90
Available Colors: Purple, Dark Green
Woolly Mammoth Gallery
154 Cave Man - Shorter than modern man, but with a larger brain, the first cave man lived about 400,000 years ago - millions of years after the dinosaurs.
Period: Pleistocene
Height: 1.5 metres
Weight: 65 kilograms
Point Value: 90
Available Colors: Purple, Dark Green
Period: Pleistocene
Height: 1.5 metres
Weight: 65 kilograms
Point Value: 90
Available Colors: Purple, Dark Green
Cave Man Gallery
155 Pteranodon - With a wing span similar to a modern light aircraft, this giant Pterosaur must have been an impressive sight as it soared above the earth.
Period: Mid & Late Cretaceous
Height: 9 metres
Weight: 15 kilograms
Point Value: 80
Available Colors: Purple, Dark Green
Period: Mid & Late Cretaceous
Height: 9 metres
Weight: 15 kilograms
Point Value: 80
Available Colors: Purple, Dark Green
Pteranodon Gallery
156 Dimetrodon - One of the fiercest predators of the period, this Pelycosaur had extremely sharp, pointed teeth.
Period: Early Permian
Height: 3 metres
Weight: 200 kilograms
Point Value: 80
Available Colors: Lime Green, Dark Green
Period: Early Permian
Height: 3 metres
Weight: 200 kilograms
Point Value: 80
Available Colors: Lime Green, Dark Green
Dimetrodon Gallery
157 Sabre-Tooth Tiger - A powerfully built cat which lived millions of years after the dinosaurs, Smilodon had elongated sabre teeth for stabbing its prey.
Period: Pleistocene
Height: 2 metres
Weight: 250 kilograms
Point Value: 80
Available Colors: Purple, Dark Green
Period: Pleistocene
Height: 2 metres
Weight: 250 kilograms
Point Value: 80
Available Colors: Purple, Dark Green
Sabre-Tooth Tiger Gallery
158 Ankylosaurus - Heavily armoured for maximum protection, the Ankylosaurus would have swung its heavy club tail to fend off an attacking Tyrannosaurus.
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 10 metres
Weight: 4 tonnes
Point Value: 80
Available Colors: Dark Green, Lime Green
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 10 metres
Weight: 4 tonnes
Point Value: 80
Available Colors: Dark Green, Lime Green
Ankylosaurus Gallery
159 Chasmosaurus - One of the earliest of the long-frilled horned dinosaurs, Chasmosaurus would have displayed its impressive frill as a threat to its attackers.
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 5 metres
Weight: 3 tonnes
Point Value: 65
Available Colors: Orange, Purple
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 5 metres
Weight: 3 tonnes
Point Value: 65
Available Colors: Orange, Purple
Chasmosaurus Gallery
160 Teratosaurus - This meat-eater had a large head, dagger-like teeth and long, curved claws to overpower its prey.
Period: Late Triassic
Height: 6 metres
Weight: 800 kilograms
Point Value: 65
Available Colors: Dark Green, Orange
Period: Late Triassic
Height: 6 metres
Weight: 800 kilograms
Point Value: 65
Available Colors: Dark Green, Orange
Teratosaurus Gallery
161 Styracosaurus - Known from skull remains only, the Styracosaurus had extra long frill spines to threaten its enemies - and its nose horn was a devastating weapon.
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 5.5 metres
Weight: 1.5 tonnes
Point Value: 65
Available Colors: Blue, Orange
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 5.5 metres
Weight: 1.5 tonnes
Point Value: 65
Available Colors: Blue, Orange
Styracosaurus Gallery
162 Deinonychus - Hunting in packs to overcome large prey, this fierce creature used its deadly foot claws for slashing and tearing at its prey.
Period: Mid Cretaceous
Height: 2 metres
Weight: 90 kilograms
Point Value: 65
Available Colors: Orange, Dark Green
Period: Mid Cretaceous
Height: 2 metres
Weight: 90 kilograms
Point Value: 65
Available Colors: Orange, Dark Green
Deinonychus Gallery
163 Struthiomimus - One of the fast running dinosaurs, the ostrich-like Struthiomimus may have been able to snatch giant dragonflies and other insects from the air.
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 2 metres
Weight: 100 kilograms
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Blue, Lime Green
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 2 metres
Weight: 100 kilograms
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Blue, Lime Green
Struthiomimus Gallery
164 Kentrosaurus - One of the smaller Stegosaurs, this creature may have rushed backwards at tis attackers - like a porcupine.
Period: Late Jurassic
Height: 2.5 metres
Weight: 70 kilograms
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Orange, Blue
Period: Late Jurassic
Height: 2.5 metres
Weight: 70 kilograms
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Orange, Blue
Kentrosaurus Gallery
165 Monoclonius - The fossil bones of this plant-eater were among the first horned dinosaur remains discovered - in the 1850's.
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 6 metres
Weight: 1.75 tonnes
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Blue, ?
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 6 metres
Weight: 1.75 tonnes
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Blue, ?
Monoclonius Gallery
166 Parasaurolophus - This species had one of the most striking crests - a tube which extended up to 1 metre behind its head.
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 10 metres
Weight: 4 tonnes
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Blue, Lime Green
Period: Late Cretaceous
Height: 10 metres
Weight: 4 tonnes
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Blue, Lime Green
Parasaurolophus Gallery
167 Lambeosaurus - Like most of the "duck-billed" dinosaurs, Lambeosaurus had hundreds of teeth for grinding up the tough vegetation on which it fed.
Period: Mid/Late Cretaceous
Height: 9 metres
Weight: 3 tonnes
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Purple, Blue
Period: Mid/Late Cretaceous
Height: 9 metres
Weight: 3 tonnes
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Purple, Blue
Lambeosaurus Gallery
168 Baby Protoceratops - One of the earliest "horned" dinosaurs, many fossils of eggs - and whole nest - of this plant-eater have been discovered.
Period: Mid/Late Cretaceous
Height: 2 metres
Weight: 400 kilograms
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Orange, Purple
Period: Mid/Late Cretaceous
Height: 2 metres
Weight: 400 kilograms
Point Value: 55
Available Colors: Orange, Purple