All Tyrannosaurus Reviews

Review: Tyrannosaurus (Conquering the Earth by Schleich)

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

3.8 (37 votes)

While Barnum Brown is the name associated with the discory of the fossils that should be crowned Tyrannosaurus rex, it was in fact Edward Drinker Cope that dug up the first remains of our all beloved theropod. He described Manospondylus gigas from two fragmentary vertebrae eight years before Brown eventually dug up a partial skeleton.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Definitely Dinosaurs by Playskool)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Definitely Dinosaurs, Playskool Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

1.6 (8 votes)

If you were a dino-fan in the eighties, you might remember the TV spots for Playskool’s highly successful “Definitely Dinosaurs” line. While Tyco was raking in the cash with “Dino-Riders” and their eerily realistic figures, Playskool cleaned up nicely with the toddler and young child market.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Desktop model by Favorite Co. Ltd, sculpted by Michael Trcic)

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

4.4 (9 votes)

Favorite (formerly Kinto) of Japan is known for their many “museum quality” pieces, which consist of both flesh-on reconstructions and skeletal models. Probably their most impressive line includes the finished models sculpted by Michael Trcic, the esteemed artist responsible for the Jurassic Park Tyrannosaurus.

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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 (Dino Dana Feathered T. rex by Safari Ltd.)

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

4.7 (83 votes)

In late 2020 Safari Ltd. teased their upcoming dinosaurs with silhouettes of the figures, with two particularly interesting ones, the “fantasy” T. rex and Triceratops. Since Safari Ltd. had just acquired the rights to produce merchandise for the television show Dino Dana, it was assumed by many that those dinosaurs were part of that line.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Dino-Riders by Tyco)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Tyco Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure

3.1 (8 votes)

Any child of the eighties can recall the baritone jingle of “Dino-Riders!” in their incessant TV spots. Their adventures could be found in comics and television, but what really mattered were the dinosaurs. The story pitted two factions against one another in high-tech, futuristic battles with armored archosaurs donning heavy armor and weapons.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Dinotales Series 1 by Kaiyodo)

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

4.1 (9 votes)

While Kaiyodo is probably most beloved for their production of more obscure prehistoric critters they made sure not to neglect the classic fan favorites too. In their 7 series run the Dinotales line produced no less than three distinct models of Tyrannosaurus, not counting the Tyrannosaurus skeleton and the slew of repaints produced for each one.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Dinotales Series 5 by Kaiyodo)

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

4 (7 votes)

With its head tilted back and puny arms stretched out the Kaiyodo Dinotales series 5 Tyrannosaurus presents the genus in a unique posture not often depicted in the mass market. This animal clearly has something to say; perhaps he’s attempting to impress a mate or reaffirming his dominance.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Dor Mei)

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

3.4 (9 votes)

Here’s a toy that many of you will no doubt recognize. It probably doesn’t stand on too many collectors’ shelves today but certainly helped fill a lot of toy boxes in the 80’s and 90’s. Yes, you could call this a Chinasaur but you could also call it retro, vintage, and nostalgic.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Electronic Real Feel, Jurassic Park ’93 Classic by Mattel)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Jurassic Park, Mattel Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Action Figure Scale: 1:21

3.4 (127 votes)

Last year, when I wrote my review for the Hammond Collection T. rex I stated that, “I can finally say with some degree of confidence that I will never buy another Mattel T. rex, certainly not from the main line.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Eofauna)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Eofauna Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine Scale: 1:35

4.7 (112 votes)

Before I begin the review, I would like to thank long time member and friend of the blog, Dan of Dan’s Dinosaurs, for supplying this figure for review. You can purchase this Tyrannosaurus and all Eofauna models on his site, here.

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Review: Tyrannosaurus (Field Museum Mold-A-Rama)

Genus: Tyrannosaurus Brand: Mold-A-Rama Classification: Theropod, Tyrannosaur Age: Cretaceous Type: Figurine, Monochrome

3.6 (5 votes)

Having technically already been reviewed there really isn’t much new to say about this one. DTF member “Foxilized” reviewed the original back in 2010. For the sake of consistency though I feel compelled to share my thoughts too, I’ve been reviewing all of the current Field Museum Mold-A-Rama figures and it would feel strange not including this one.

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