A D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur review talked of this toy being one of the best toys of the year and an exceptional gift for Christmas.  Everyone was talking about preorders before it was released.  The D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur is certainly a special toy.  Dinosaurs are very popular right now, and several different prehistoric toys have been making the rounds of store shelves.  D-Rex is one of the most believable versions, because he can respond to sound and motion.  His eyes move, his tail wags, and he roars.  He also walks, chomps, and bares his teeth at intruders.  He can respond to love, care, and attention, as well.

The D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur has skin that looks like real reptile skin, and it feels soft and sort-of rubbery.  DRex also has over 100 roars that he uses to communicate.  All these factors combine to provide a realistic type of dinosaur “pet” for children like my son, Harry.  There are moments when you have to do a double-take, like when the D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur responds to Harry in a manner where you say, “Wait a minute…” Then you remember that he is only a toy which is run by batteries (four size “C” and two size “AA,” to be exact – the “C” batteries are included, but you have to come up with the “AAs” on your own).  I would definitely recommend this toy to parents of kids who like dinosaurs and want an experience like none other.

Ronald - Cheyenne, Wyoming

The thing I really like about the D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur is that Madison can take it with her wherever she goes.  When she goes to a new place, such as if I have to drop her off at a friend’s house for a few hours because I have to work an extra shift on the weekend, and she doesn’t know the place very well, I think she feels more secure when she takes D-Rex along.  That makes me feel better about leaving her.  She can put her D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur on “alert” or “guard duty” mode, and he will warn her if there is a change in a room, because D-Rex is alert to sounds and movement.

The DRex Interactive Dinosaur also has 100 different roaring sounds, and when he starts walking toward you and chomping while baring his teeth, he can be quite menacing.  Based on what the reviews say, DRex accomplishes this interactive feat through a “biomorphic” robotic technology combined with a software package.  The more Madison plays with her D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur, the more they both seem to get a feel for each other.

The D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur can respond when Madison calls his name and also respond with affection when she pats the top of his head.  D-Rex has a camera sensor located on top of his head which triggers a reaction.  Madison enjoys her time with DRex, and I know she looks at him like a pet or a friend, even though she knows he is a toy.  I would recommend D-Rex to parents of children ages 6 years or above.

Shelly - Lexington, Kentucky

In a DRex Interactive Dinosaur review, it stated that D-Rex can walk, roar, and respond to voice and touch.  This is made possible through a combination of robotics technology and software that gives D-Rex the ability to be, as they put it, “semi-autonomous.”  Simply put, he can act almost as though he’s real.  He can move his eyes and wag his tail, and, depending what mode you have him in, he can be affectionate, too.

The DRex Interactive Dinosaur is just over 13 inches tall, nearly 9 inches wide, and about 22 inches long.  He requires 4 “C” batteries, which come with the toy, and 2 “AA” batteries, which you must purchase on your own.  Carl loves all the roaring sounds his D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur makes (there are supposed to be over 100!), and Carl has a new claim as to what each roar is.  “He’s hungry, Mom,” or, “He wants to take a nap,” or, “D-Rex wants to play a game,” or any of a multitude of other requests Carl says DRex is making.

I read that this toy got great reviews at the New York Toy Fair and is supposed to be very popular this Christmas season.  It is expected that there will be a lot of demand for the D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur.  I am so glad we already bought one for Carl, because he is enjoying it now.  If your child loves dinosaurs or wants a first “pet,” you might consider purchasing a D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur.

Sally - St. Augustine, Florida

I read a DRex Interactive Dinosaur review before I purchased the toy for Seth.  It talked about all the new, innovative technology that is used in the toy to make it seem more realistic and life-like.  It certainly does that.  Seth is 7, and he loves having D-Rex walk around the house and roar.  He has different kinds of roars, too, and I can tell some of them apart.  Seth, of course, says he can tell them all apart.

The technology that is used in the DRex Interactive Dinosaur makes it so the little dinosaur can tell when Seth calls his name, and he will turn and start walking toward him.  Sometimes it seems uncanny the way they seem to be able to communicate.  D-Rex seems to know that, when Seth pets him on top of the head and says “Good boy,” he has done a good job.

The D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur requires the use of four size “C” batteries and two size “AA” batteries.  The size “C” batteries come with the toy, but you will need to furnish your own “AA” batteries.  It is recommended for kids aged 6 through 15.  Seth really likes it.  It comes with a control in the shape of a bone that your child can use to choose between different types of behavior for his or her D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur.  Seth can make DRex act playful, ferocious, happy, or be on “guard duty.”  Seth and his D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur spend a lot of time together, so I think it was very worthwhile to purchase this dinosaur toy.

Dorothy - Ann Arbor, Michigan

The DRex Interactive Dinosaur LOOKS like a dinosaur, SOUNDS like a dinosaur, and FEELS like a dinosaur.  This is the effect of “biomorphic robotics” technology and software that is designed to follow a distinct pattern of play.  The claws on this toy look sharp (they’re not), and the fierce scowl on his face will identify that he is a dinosaur to be reckoned with.

The DRex Interactive Dinosaur can also have a pleasant side, however, and he responds well to a well-placed touch on top of the head, care, and attention.  There is a “bone controller” which allows Jenny to set D-Rex for different kinds of behaviors, including aggressive, playful, peaceful, and “on guard.”  When “guard duty” is set, the D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur will stay where he’s set and will roar his head off if conditions in the room he is monitoring change.

Jenny likes not only trying all the options with DRex, but also trying to figure out how it all works.  It’s a wonder she hasn’t taken him apart yet, piece by piece, to try to learn.  A D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur review spoke of the terrific appraisal DRex received at the Toy Fair held in New York City.  Attendees gave this little dinosaur high marks for innovation and interactive play.  I knew right away it would be a toy Jenny would really love, and it also had something to teach her about robotics.

Matthew - Port Aransas, Texas