Best T-Rex figure to get?

[precambrian]

Hi fellas,

Greetings from hot & wet Singapore! Was looking through my smallish collection of 30-40 dino figures and realised that it's about time to add the perennial favourite to my collection after all these years. For whatever reasons I've never gotten down to get a Rex. Anyone here is missing a T-rex in his collection too?

Any good suggestions? Think I will pass on the Papo one.

My thanks in advance!

[tsums]

the best one i have seen recently is the T-REX figure from the 2009 DINO EXPO ....

[postsaurischian]

Hi precambrian & welcome to the forum!
The best (and most expensive) T-Rex figure to get is the Sideshow maquette by David Krentz .....



The best toy figure I'd say is the Favorite Collection Soft Model .....

[Pangolinmoth]

Any idea when that favourite Rex repaint will hit the Market? I don't have one yet but definitely want that paint scheme.

[Dan]

It's too bad the Sideshow Rex is sold out everywhere. Even eBay doesn't seem to show any at the moment.

[roselaar]

Depends on what you're looking for in a T-Rex figure. My favorite as far as playability and size go would be the Kenner Thrasher T-Rex, in regard to overall quality coupled with affordability it's the Papo T-Rex, and for accuracy the Famemaster 4D Vision Rex.

[Seijun]

Battat rex, sega rex, kaiyodo rex ver2 (if you are looking at plastic ones).

[Himmapaan]

Those are all good recommendations, but for the best figure which is easiest to find and most affordable, I echo Postsaurischian's recommendation of the Kinto Favorite.

I'd love to get that paint scheme too...

Too bad the Sideshow one is sold out everywhere. Not that I could readily afford it, but still...

[Tyrannosauron]

First of all, I may be somewhat biased, but I do assert that the life of any T. rex fan is incomplete without Kenner's original Jurassic Park T. rex:

I was lucky to get a Sideshow-exclusive Rex off eBay about a month ago and I'll echo the compliments that others have been giving it; however, presuming that you're looking to spend that kind of money, I'd argue that the Michael Trcic T. rex desktop model distributed by Kinto is a superior value:

If you're looking for something cheaper, the Carnage Dinosaurs T. rex pops up for about $15 on eBay every now and then and has the added advantage of articulation:

And if you're really pressed for space, I'd recommend Kaiyodo's Dinotales Tarbosaurus, which in fact looks more like T. rex than it does T. bataar:

I've also always loved the look of Battat's Rex, but haven't ever seen one in person...although that should change soon! ;D

[jurassicjr]

My favorite Tyrannosaurus figures is the Papo one, Carnage/Resaurus, and of course the original red rex from Jurassic Park.

[therizinosaurus]

Original green carnegie.... ;D
Seriously, though, I am a fan of the Battat one

[Griffin]

I'm a fan of the Carnegie model (newer one). Maybe because its the one that I have haha. If you do come across the opportunity to get it just make sure its eyes are lined up some of the molds are pretty warped.

[veloziraptor]

Sept 10, 2010 22:16:52 GMT Tyrannosauron said:

First of all, I may be somewhat biased, but I do assert that the life of any T. rex fan is incomplete without Kenner's original Jurassic Park T. rex:

I was lucky to get a Sideshow-exclusive Rex off eBay about a month ago and I'll echo the compliments that others have been giving it; however, presuming that you're looking to spend that kind of money, I'd argue that the Michael Trcic T. rex desktop model distributed by Kinto is a superior value:

If you're looking for something cheaper, the Carnage Dinosaurs T. rex pops up for about $15 on eBay every now and then and has the added advantage of articulation:

And if you're really pressed for space, I'd recommend Kaiyodo's Dinotales Tarbosaurus, which in fact looks more like T. rex than it does T. bataar:

I've also always loved the look of Battat's Rex, but haven't ever seen one in person...although that should change soon! ;D

Yeah, and I saw the Carnage T Rex and Raptor in minty boxes on ebay today for 10.00 each, Buy it Now. They may still be out there. (and nope, it's not me selling them :-)

[postsaurischian]

What about the Colorata ?



..... oh, or another Kaiyodo model?

[thelordsgym]

Undobutedly the Papo Rex is my favorite and is awesome. The Kinto favorite, in both colors, are too cool also, but are a bit smaller scale. And of course the Battat T-rex's.... #1 preferably, but too rare to find, and Battat #2 version is a more realistic find if you don't mind the standing issues some of them have, as well as the snowshoes....

[postsaurischian]

[stoneage]

Sept 11, 2010 1:15:07 GMT postsaurischian said:

This one!

[[][][]cordylus[][][]]

Sept 10, 2010 22:37:48 GMT jurassicjr said:

My favorite Tyrannosaurus figures is the Papo one, Carnage/Resaurus, and of course the original red rex from Jurassic Park.

So you aren't a fan of "real" tyrannosaurs ;D

[bokisaurus]

Battat, kinto, SEGA, Kaiyodo,CollectA delux. Stay away from the scary Schleichs ;D All of their rexs are ugly! ;D

[Horridus]

Definitely the Favorite Soft Model - it's 1:50 scale but impressively accurate, and it stands up on its own (ie. without leaning on its tail or using a base). For something bigger the Sega vinyl models are fantastic, although I only own one of them. The Carnegie 'anniversary' Tyrannosaurus isn't too bad either...if you get one without facial deformities.