Top 10 Tyrannosaurus Toys [Completed]

[DinoLord]

I agree with postsaurischian about the elimination of the Papo Brown standing T. rex. It really is a slightly different sculpt amd major different paint job. Although, in contrast to postsaurischian, I personally still overall like the original one better. Hehe! So when you see my vote for the Papo Standing T. rex, it's for the original one.

How is the sculpt different from the original? I still don't have this figure after years of collecting but am thinking of getting one for customization purposes. Which version would you say is more accurate to the movie version (particularly focusing on the skull)?

[thelordsgym]

Very nice compilation.....although I would add one more T-rex to this bunch. That is the deluxe Mojo T-rex...which I own. It does have a simple yet nice color scheme...is pretty well detailed...and stands very well without the assistance of its tail. Its feet are a tad oversized, but not like Schleichs. What do you think?

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I agree with postsaurischian about the elimination of the Papo Brown standing T. rex. It really is a slightly different sculpt amd major different paint job. Although, in contrast to postsaurischian, I personally still overall like the original one better. Hehe! So when you see my vote for the Papo Standing T. rex, it's for the original one.

How is the sculpt different from the original? I still don't have this figure after years of collecting but am thinking of getting one for customization purposes. Which version would you say is more accurate to the movie version (particularly focusing on the skull)?

I did a comparison pic awhile back after it came out..I think the lower jaw was resculpted to look more accurate and overall the brown version has better detail..much cleaner. The teeth in mine are nice an sharp not at all blunted like the green version was.

[Meso-Cenozoic]

I agree with postsaurischian about the elimination of the Papo Brown standing T. rex. It really is a slightly different sculpt amd major different paint job. Although, in contrast to postsaurischian, I personally still overall like the original one better. Hehe! So when you see my vote for the Papo Standing T. rex, it's for the original one.

How is the sculpt different from the original? I still don't have this figure after years of collecting but am thinking of getting one for customization purposes. Which version would you say is more accurate to the movie version (particularly focusing on the skull)?

I did a comparison pic awhile back after it came out..I think the lower jaw was resculpted to look more accurate and overall the brown version has better detail..much cleaner. The teeth in mine are nice an sharp not at all blunted like the green version was.

But I think Andrew was asking which one was "more accurate to the [JP] movie version". And I think the figure that's more faithful to the JP design would be the Green one. And that's partly why I like him a bit better. The other reason is his coloration. Mine was one of the first figure's out, and he really isn't mostly green like later ones. He actually has quite a few different muted color shadings throughout his body.

Chris, I do agree with you about the Brown version being a bit more "real rex" accurate than the green one. And yes, I think his details are a bit finer and sharpened. BTW, I do own both of them, along with the Running V. rex, the two different Juveniles and even the tiny rex that came in last year's tub. So I'm pretty stocked up when it comes to Papo rexes!   Hehe!!

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I agree with postsaurischian about the elimination of the Papo Brown standing T. rex. It really is a slightly different sculpt amd major different paint job. Although, in contrast to postsaurischian, I personally still overall like the original one better. Hehe! So when you see my vote for the Papo Standing T. rex, it's for the original one.

How is the sculpt different from the original? I still don't have this figure after years of collecting but am thinking of getting one for customization purposes. Which version would you say is more accurate to the movie version (particularly focusing on the skull)?

I did a comparison pic awhile back after it came out..I think the lower jaw was resculpted to look more accurate and overall the brown version has better detail..much cleaner. The teeth in mine are nice an sharp not at all blunted like the green version was.

But I think Andrew was asking which one was "more accurate to the [JP] movie version". And I think the figure that's more faithful to the JP design would be the Green one. And that's partly why I like him a bit better. The other reason is his coloration. Mine was one of the first figure's out, and he really isn't mostly green like later ones. He actually has quite a few different muted color shadings throughout his body.

Chris, I do agree with you about the Brown version being a bit more "real rex" accurate than the green one. And yes, I think his details are a bit finer and sharpened. BTW, I do own both of them, along with the Running V. rex, the two different Juveniles and even the tiny rex that came in last year's tub. So I'm pretty stocked up when it comes to Papo rexes!   Hehe!!

Exactly, I was talking about the brown version being more accurate to JP. Looking at this pic of one of Stan's Rex head props it looks like the jaw is just a bit thinner.

Honestly that is the only thing making either one totally different when compared to the JP Rex or each other, well and the bit of extra detail and color.  The greenish coloration matches the JP:TLW Rex male pretty good. I have all but the tub Rex myself...it's hard to turn to turn down a Papo.  I would recommend getting both green and brown then you have a mated pair.

[Meso-Cenozoic]

I agree with postsaurischian about the elimination of the Papo Brown standing T. rex. It really is a slightly different sculpt amd major different paint job. Although, in contrast to postsaurischian, I personally still overall like the original one better. Hehe! So when you see my vote for the Papo Standing T. rex, it's for the original one.

How is the sculpt different from the original? I still don't have this figure after years of collecting but am thinking of getting one for customization purposes. Which version would you say is more accurate to the movie version (particularly focusing on the skull)?

I did a comparison pic awhile back after it came out..I think the lower jaw was resculpted to look more accurate and overall the brown version has better detail..much cleaner. The teeth in mine are nice an sharp not at all blunted like the green version was.

But I think Andrew was asking which one was "more accurate to the [JP] movie version". And I think the figure that's more faithful to the JP design would be the Green one. And that's partly why I like him a bit better. The other reason is his coloration. Mine was one of the first figure's out, and he really isn't mostly green like later ones. He actually has quite a few different muted color shadings throughout his body.

Chris, I do agree with you about the Brown version being a bit more "real rex" accurate than the green one. And yes, I think his details are a bit finer and sharpened. BTW, I do own both of them, along with the Running V. rex, the two different Juveniles and even the tiny rex that came in last year's tub. So I'm pretty stocked up when it comes to Papo rexes!   Hehe!!

Exactly, I was talking about the brown version being more accurate to JP. Looking at this pic of one of Stan's Rex head props it looks like the jaw is just a bit thinner.

Honestly that is the only thing making either one totally different when compared to the JP Rex or each other, well and the bit of extra detail and color.  The greenish coloration matches the JP:TLW Rex male pretty good. I have all but the tub Rex myself...it's hard to turn to turn down a Papo.  I would recommend getting both green and brown then you have a mated pair.

Oh wow, you are absolutely right, Chris. I hadn't noticed that before. What a beautiful sculpt that is! And the brown coloration matches up better with the original JP rex, while, as you mentioned, the green reflects more TLW color better. I also agree that Andrew should just get both. LOL! Then he could recreate the adult pair in TLW. And Andrew while you're in you're shopping mode, might as well pick up one of the Juveniles too, so you would have the complete story scenario of TLW.   Haha!

[DinoLord]

Now that I look at it, it seems that the green standing T. rex's head matches the male while the brown one's matches the female. Now if only I could find a place to buy the green version... 

[Meso-Cenozoic]

Andrew, check your messages!

[DinoToyForum]

It's been 10 days since the poll opened so I'm going to create the winners video soon! Last chance to vote!

I won't lock the poll because as new figures are released in the future we may wish to change our votes.

[DinoToyForum]

I'm in the process of collating the results and in doing so I've come to the conclusion that Rebor should be removed from the running. Others in this thread have already pointed out that this fine replica is more of a high-end statue and so its inclusion in a poll about 'toys' is inappropriate. I'm in agreement with this. I'm sure we will run a 'best T. rex statue/replica' poll in the future, in which Rebor can feature along other statues of similar status (e.g. Sideshow, Faunacasts, Dinostoreus, etc.). I'm sure the Rebor T. rex will receive just as much appreciation in that poll as it has in this one.

The Kaiyodo miniatures stand out as anomalies too, and I considered removing them as well. However, their tiny size and generally lower price point make them more appropriate for this poll than any other. They wouldn't fit in a statue poll either.

What this means is that you all have one more vote should you wish to make use of it. So, after removing Rebor I will leave the poll open for you to revote.

[postsaurischian]

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Sorry, but I quickly changed my mind and decided not to post any comments to REBOR on this forum anymore (except for my collection thread).

[amargasaurus cazaui]

I am sure perhaps Doug could speak to this better than I can, but I was of the idea that the Tyrannosaurus' from the Chicago Field  museum were called..."Sue and Friends"   were the seperate t rexes then dubbed Sue at the Field Museum , when sold seperately or ....which would be correct? I always call them the Sue and Friends tyrannosaurus pair myself....(which I would not have if Doug had not helped me some ten years ago to get them )

[Arul]

Wahh rebor is not a toy, they are higher. Rebor must be glad about this  i vote for you rebooor

[Doug Watson]

I am sure perhaps Doug could speak to this better than I can, but I was of the idea that the Tyrannosaurus' from the Chicago Field  museum were called..."Sue and Friends"   were the seperate t rexes then dubbed Sue at the Field Museum , when sold seperately or ....which would be correct? I always call them the Sue and Friends tyrannosaurus pair myself....(which I would not have if Doug had not helped me some ten years ago to get them )

I have only heard them referred to as Sue & Friends when I was working on them and later when they were sold. There were two boxed sets the (closed mouth) Sue & Anatotitan and (open mouthed) Sue & Torosaurus. When I went there in 2005 they had the Sue Store where you could buy the boxed sets and each of the dinos loose with tags in bins. The Sues I have came from the boxed sets. I have some of the loose Anatotitans boxed up in the basement it would be interesting to see what is on the tags. I'll dig one out some day. I suspect it just says Anatotitan.  Or I could be wrong. They didn't get much love here either way.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

I am sure perhaps Doug could speak to this better than I can, but I was of the idea that the Tyrannosaurus' from the Chicago Field  museum were called..."Sue and Friends"   were the seperate t rexes then dubbed Sue at the Field Museum , when sold seperately or ....which would be correct? I always call them the Sue and Friends tyrannosaurus pair myself....(which I would not have if Doug had not helped me some ten years ago to get them )

I have only heard them referred to as Sue & Friends when I was working on them and later when they were sold. There were two boxed sets the (closed mouth) Sue & Anatotitan and (open mouthed) Sue & Torosaurus. When I went there in 2005 they had the Sue Store where you could buy the boxed sets and each of the dinos loose with tags in bins. The Sues I have came from the boxed sets. I have some of the loose Anatotitans boxed up in the basement it would be interesting to see what is on the tags. I'll dig one out some day. I suspect it just says Anatotitan.  Or I could be wrong. They didn't get much love here either way.

That's sad to hear..I would have liked to see that Anatotitan and Torosaurus redone is 1:40..or at least a larger size of some sort ala the Wild Safari line.

[Gwangi]

You sculpted those Doug? I was not aware. I really do consider the two Tyrannosaurus among the best T. rex toys ever made. And the Torosaurus IMO is certainly among the best ceratopsians. I still need the "Anatotitan" but I can tell it's a beautiful sculpt as well. All this is especially true given their small size. I'm sad to hear they weren't more popular.

[DinoLord]

The Sue line is really great. Sadly I don't think they got much love at the Field Museum; when I went there 2-3 years ago the gift shop still had huge bins full of them. If Safari (and Doug) ever feel up to the task I would love to see larger versions of the sculpts.

[Doug Watson]

When I said they didn't get much love here I meant in this poll. Actually I am surprised to hear they were still there 2 to 3 years ago. When I went in 2005 they had a prominent spot in the entrance to The Sue Store. I have pictures but sadly unable to post.

[Gwangi]

When I said they didn't get much love here I meant in this poll. Actually I am surprised to hear they were still there 2 to 3 years ago. When I went in 2005 they had a prominent spot in the entrance to The Sue Store. I have pictures but sadly unable to post.

Oh yes, I agree with you there. I'm sad they didn't get more votes and a little shocked as well.

[triceratops83]

That little Torosaurus was the first addition in my collection that wasn't a Triceratops, and slowly led to my collecting other ceratopsians. Very tempting little dino, I love it! And would definitely get it and the Anatotitan if released in larger scale...