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The Transformers model is not any stranger to dinosaurs, a lot much less Tyrannosaurus rex, however whereas Cybertronian saurians have historically been mechanical and sometimes natural, the Kingdom toyline launched one thing new: fossils! The aptly-named Fossilizers are modular in nature and have to be taken aside and rebuilt to alter varieties. Ostensibly, that is to permit different Transformers to make use of the Fossilizer physique elements as crude weapons, although this additionally calls to thoughts the mannequin package dinosaur skeletons that I’m certain we’ve all constructed no less than as soon as in our lives.
There are 10 Fossilizers in total: 4 base figures forged in life like tones, and 6 brightly coloured variants. I’ll be protecting the previous, beginning with Paleotrex.
As his identify suggests, Paleotrex is a T. rex. Evidently, rigorous scientific accuracy isn’t the objective right here, although it’s clear the toy designers used correct reference materials for finer particulars just like the cranium. Paleotrex is forged in a sandy tan that fades right into a darkish brown; the results strikes me as much less “fossil” and extra a Tarman-esque decayed look.
As a result of exaggerated design, attempting to find out a scale is quite tough. Paleotrex is 8.25” lengthy, which might make him 1/58 scale to a 40’ Tyrannosaurus. Conversely, he’s 3.25” on the hip which as a substitute works out to 1/48 scale to a 13’ tall Rex. But when we simply measure the cranium (because it’s the least incorrect half), Paleotrex’s 1.75” noggin can be 1/34 scale to a 5’ Tyrant Lizard head. Choose your poison!
The legs have fairly a spread of articulation, that includes each swivel and hinge joints within the hips, knees, and ankles. Tail, head, and arms are much more restricted, however sufficient for for expressive posing.
As talked about earlier than, the Fossilizers don’t remodel within the conventional method. Their part elements make use of a 5 millimeter peg/submit system (ubiquitous amongst Transformer toys) that enable them to be rebuilt in a wide range of methods, together with Chimerasaurs!
Some elements are supposed to double as weapons, such because the tail and pelvis performing as a large axe.
Paleotrex turns right into a gangly gremlin of a robotic. Truly, there’s little or no “robotic” to it. Actually, he comes throughout as merely a monster made out of bones. Neat! He good points fairly a little bit of articulation on this kind, although with a high heavy design and tiny ft, he has a behavior of toppling over.
In homage to the early years of the Beast Wars toyline, Paleotrex contains a flip-down masks, itself a reference to Optimus Primal’s skull flail. Paleotrex’s head may even be eliminated and used as a mace!
Paleotrex affords a enjoyable new tackle well-trodden reworking tyrannosaur floor. He’s out of manufacturing, however can nonetheless be discovered on the aftermarket for across the authentic worth of $20. This toy additionally has a couple of repaints — the gold and teal Transmutate, translucent purple Skelivore, and most notably a yellow and purple (inaccurate) Spinosaurus named Spindle — all of which have been restricted releases and now go for fairly a bit greater than the unique.
. . . However beware, extra Fossilizer critiques are coming!
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