Playskool Kota and Pals Monty T-Rex

by Playskool

Product Features

• Unleash him from his box and he's ready to walk
• Touch his back and he'll stomp, roar and purr his way into your heart
• Moving his arms and head just like a real dino this mischievous MONTY REX dinosaur pet sniffs and sneezes too
• Soft and snuggly dinosaur figure comes to "life" with realistic dino roars and movement
• Plays three rockin' dino tunes dinosaur figure comes with discovery sheet

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 24 x 16 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001WSCU34
• Item model number: 14258
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Batteries: 4 C batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,546 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Your child will be thrilled with Playskool Kota and Pals Monty T-Rex--especially when he roars at the friendly dinosaur and gets a louder roar in return. An interactive, animated dinosaur, Monty T-Rex stomps, roars, sniffs and sneezes, plays music, and even burps after being fed a big meal. Designed for ages three and up, this fun-loving dinosaur is ideal for both younger and older children since it is so versatile in its interactive, role-playing abilities.

Monty T-Rex Ages: 3+ Requires: 4 "C" batteries (included) Phillips screwdriver to replace batteries No assembly required

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: The Good: Provides role-playing and interactive play for both younger and older children. The Challenging: Heavy toy that could be damaged if it falls from a table or ledge. In a Nutshell: An interactive dinosaur that can communicate, move, and play music.

Monty T-Rex stomps and shows off his mighty fierce roar. View larger.

Life-like, With Built-in Touch and Sound Sensors
Monty T-Rex moves and communicates through his six built-in touch and sound sensors that are located on his face, back, and tail. Monty can walk and stomp; move his head, tail, and arms. He even dances along to any of his three built-in "dino rockin'" songs. To get Monty going, you merely have to touch his back, and if you forget to turn him off, he will go into sleep mode after 60-90 seconds.

Monty T-Rex is made of cloth and durable plastic, but as a fair warning he should always be used on a flat surface since he could potentially walk or stomp his way off a table and hurt himself.

Interactive Dinosaur That Looks and Sounds Real
This animated T-Rex is great for all ages because your child can fit Monty's interactions to their own curiosities and developmental level. He does such a large variety of sounds and actions, it's easy to understand why children could be entertained for long periods of time.

Monty can also help your child learn a bit more about their new prehistoric friend, thanks to the discovery sheet that is included in the box. The discovery sheet offers a a few interesting facts about Monty, opening the doors to possible future research into dinosaurs.

What's in the Box
Monty T-Rex, four "C" batteries, and a discovery sheet.

Monty T-Rex moves and communicates through his six built-in touch and sound sensors. View larger.

This dino will walk, stomp, move his head, tail and arms, and even dances! View larger.

Product Description

Over 14" tall, MONTY REX dinosaur is one playful powerful dinosaur! With built in sensors, sound effects, and special roar back feature, your child is put in charge of the dino play. When your child roars, MONTY REX will roar back! He even walks and has dino stomping sound effects to bring to life the fantasy of owning your very own dinosaur. Just a touch on his back the prehistoric predator is on the attack! DINO-ROARS MONTY REX is the king of dinosaurs!

• Unleash him from his box and he's ready to walk
• Touch his back and he'll stomp, roar and purr his way into your heart
• Moving his arms and head just like a real dino this mischievous MONTY REX dinosaur pet sniffs and sneezes too
• Soft and snuggly dinosaur figure comes to "life" with realistic dino roars and movement
• Plays three rockin' dino tunes dinosaur figure comes with discovery sheet

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool Toy but Kids Lost Interest Fast, November 14, 2009

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Beabea (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Playskool Kota and Pals Monty T-Rex (Toy)

This is a cool toy that walks around, makes sounds, chomps and responds if you press one of the sensors on it. I am only giving it four stars because my kids, who really like dinosaurs, lost interest in this after a week or two. When they do play with it, they don't turn it on. Overall it is well made and has held up well. The outside is made of a cloth like material which is soft. It looks a lot like a t-rex but the feet are really big. We paid about fifty five dollars for it.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WE LOVE MONTY REX. Best toy EVER!, November 24, 2009

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Andrea Da Silva "2boyz" (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Playskool Kota and Pals Monty T-Rex (Toy)

This is a LONG review, but well worth your time.I thoroughly researched between Monty Rex, D Rex and Spike the Ultra Dinosaur, for my 2 year old son, and by far, MONTY REX wins hands down. I want realstic features, sounds and movements, but VERY tough and durable material and robotic bones. D Rex is cute, but the latex like skin is so fragile, and the demo dino's skin was peeling off. Upon close inspection, i can see glue seams, and i just know it wouldn't hold to continual use, and hard core treatment. My 2 year old will pick up this toy by the skin, and i can see it just ripping off...also, I think a 2 year old could have fun with D rex, with his reactive sensors, but controlling the other features with the remote would be to advanced for him...My opinion, D Rex is too fragile and complex for a 2 year. D rex is my next favortite, but for older children. I would still be cautious of the skin and battery usage. Next, Spike the Ultra Dino. I really liked this one at first, but during my research of other dinos, he fell to the very bottom of my list for my PERSONAL reasons which are: TOO LOUD. too big, could be too scary. not very realistc to a dinosaur. looks more like a dragon to me. lights down the back are kinda cheesy. remote controlled. maybe a 2 year old could use the remote, but i think it's better for a 3 or 4 year old. also, many reviews about the robotic mechanisims breaking. my 2 year old son is VERY rough with his toys with no intention...non the less, must withstand a 2 year old boy. Spike is also the MOST expensive. and i think he looks like 3 dinos morphed into one. Not my fav anymore. I will add about a dino, Pleo, that i found. If your pocket can dig deep enough for $350 yes that's right, $350 dollars!! This dino is the cute, sweet dino, who responds emotionally, and is like an artifical intelligent dino robot. The smallest of these other dinos, i've read reviews about it's skin being very fragile also. Finally, after tossing back and forth between the above...Monty Rex wins! Santa is delivering him to my son on Christmas, so we haven't played with him out of the "box" but we have played with him several times at the store. The dino is in test mode, and in "box" but we touched him, and saw what he can do...if he's this great in a basic demo mode, i know he's gonna be awesome out of the box. He's TOUGH and durable. I tried to bend and pull open the mouth, and it felt strong, and not very breakable. The skin is a tough, soft material, with textile textures like scales. His tail is strong, and will withstand many pulls. He also roars when you pull his tail, as if you're hurting him. He puuuurrrs, if you rub his chin, maybe not very "dino" like, but cute for a 2 year old, he sniffs, he walks, he wags his tail, and i like that he is more preschool like than the other dinos in the sense that he plays music. I really think this is the PERFECT dino for a 2 year old. Srong. Realistic. VERY Interactive. He has just the right look that a t-rex should have, with just the right touch of "softness" for a young toddler. And my son, just loves to play with him. He cares for nothing else in the store than MOnty Rex..and when we leave...the cries this boy screams sounds like his soul has been ripped right from his chest! We LOVE MONTY REX!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Dino, Lots of fun, November 22, 2009

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Erica J. Fields "Mommy2More" (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Playskool Kota and Pals Monty T-Rex (Toy)

My husband and I bought this Dino for our twins son's birthday just yesterday. He turned 3 and he loves it. Also, our older boy who's 5 is in love with it. I think there may be a second one of these under the Christmas tree next month. We've only had it for 24 hours, but it's one of his favorite toys. I'm a little bit worried about how long it'll last with my kids, but I guess time will tell. The dino roars back at us when you roar at it. The longer you 'talk' the longer it talks in return. It also plays some 'dino' music which is really cute when it walks. It also purr's if you pet it's chin. Overall, a VERY cute toy, worth the money. I'd recommend it for any dino lover.