All Tyrannosaurus Reviews

Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Dino Kingdom 2012 by Takara Tomy)

3.2 (6 votes)

Over a year ago now (wait, what? What happened!?!) I reviewed a Dinotales-esque miniature Triceratops model from Tomy (aka Takara Tomy), which I was sent in lieu of the Tyrannosaurus from the same range. Happily, Tomy have released a new set for 2012 – to tie in with the Dino Kingdom expo in Japan – and I’ve actually managed to get hold of the T.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Larami)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Larami Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Knock-off

2.1 (10 votes)

Larami released eleven ugly prehistoric animal vinyl figures in the 1990, most of which were bad copies of the good old Invicta classics. The own designs, Parasaurolophus, Styracosaurus and Ankylosaurus, were simply horrible and cannot really be recognized as a dinosaur in the case of the Ankylosaurus.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Sue at the Field Museum by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Safari Ltd. Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.3 (16 votes)

Having previously reviewed the Torosaurus created by Safari for the Chicago Field Museum it only seemed appropriate to review the two tyrants of the same line. These two models represent Sue herself, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus ever discovered.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Baby) (Papo)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Papo Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

4.5 (50 votes)

This year’s really all about Tyrannosaurus as far as Papo are concerned, with two brand new sculpts and a repaint/refinement of their original Jurassic Park knock-off. Sure, there’s also that tantalising brachiosaur, but that’s not out yet – and I think we’ll all agree that we’re better off pretending that any disastrous attempts at marine reptiles didn’t happen.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex with prey – Struthiomimus (CollectA)

Genus: Struthiomimus, Tyrannosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Ornithomimosaur, Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.8 (25 votes)

Following their excellent Therizinosaurus, Deinocheirus and Triceratops carcass, 2012 was really starting to look like CollectA’s year – a number of superb models and a distinct lack of genuine stinkers. Sadly, this model looks set to break that good run, and even more unfortunate is that it’s yet another dodgy T.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (World of History by Schleich)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Schleich, World of History Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.6 (25 votes)

Review and photos by ‘Tyrantqueen’, edited by Plesiosauria.
Here we have a new figure for 2012 from the company that so many love to hate, German manufacturer Schleich. This new Tyrannosaurus rex is part of Schleich’s new “World of History” line, which contains some familiar looking dinosaur sculpts, but also some brand new ones.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Version 2 by Fauna Casts)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Fauna Casts Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Desktop Model

4.6 (7 votes)

Review and Photos by Patrick Bate (Pixelboy). Edited by Plesiosauria.
I’ll admit, I’m a picky collector. I lack the completionist drive to amass a proper collection, and only pick out pieces that really stand out to me as exceptional (and, for my wallet’s sake, affordable).

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Running) (Papo)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Papo Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.2 (22 votes)

So – and forgive me if you’ve heard this already – Papo have a new T. rex out for 2012. And now, finally, we’ve all got the chance to get our greasy paws on one. Although most of you probably decided a long time ago whether or not you were going to grab one of these, hopefully this review will be useful for the very few still sitting on the fence…

There’s one thing always worth remembering about Papo – they’ve never claimed any sort of scientific authority or authenticity.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Desktop model by Favorite Co. Ltd.)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Favorite Co. Ltd. Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Desktop Model

4.8 (18 votes)

Back in 2010, Favorite released a re-sculpt of the Tyrannosaurus from their resin ‘Desktop’ range, alongside Triceratops and Allosaurus. Once again, it is a huge improvement over its predecessor anatomically but is likely to strongly divide tastes.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (1:15 scale version by CollectA)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: CollectA Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

3.2 (27 votes)

Review and photos by Nathan. Edited by Plesiosauria.
Everyone here knows this dinosaur – he’s the king of them all and will eat you up if you don’t show some respect! The dinosaur I’m reviewing is, of course, Tyrannosaurus rex. In particular, CollectA’s 1:15 scale reproduction of this famous carnivore.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus rex (Wild Safari by Safari Ltd. – 2011 sculpt)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Safari Ltd., Wild Safari Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.8 (19 votes)

A number of dinosaurs in the Wild Safari line have been subject to resculpts, but the most famous dinosaur of all is unique in having been revised twice. The iffy original was replaced by an abysmal Jurassic Park-esque affair back in 2006; it was almost reminiscent of the Papo T.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Great Dinosaurs Collection by Safari Ltd.)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Great Dinosaurs, Safari Ltd. Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine

2.6 (15 votes)

Tyrannosaurus rex is a dinosaur that needs no introduction from me. Regardless of your knowledge concerning dinosaurs this is one species that everyone is familiar with. Because of its fame it is perhaps the species most reproduced in toy form, for better or worse.

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