Rex

Timid and goofy plastic dinosaur toy

A plastic dinosaur toy with a timid and goofy personality. Despite being a toy, it features a friendly demeanor unlike a typical dinosaur. Sometimes called 'Fake Godzilla' by its friends.

Quotes

  • "The scariest monster in the world" (Andy's words)
  • "Buzz, I want to become stronger"
  • "Dumb, but somehow can't hate him"
  • "I'm not Fake Godzilla!"
  • "I want to be scary, but I can't..."

Trivia

  • Actually manufactured by Mattel's subsidiary Thinkway, initially made of soft vinyl.
  • Has an inferiority complex about lacking ferocity and learns how to be intimidating from Buzz.
  • In '2', depicted as obsessed with video games.
  • Defeated new Zurg with a tail tip attack.
  • In '3', pranked by daycare kids with tail attached upside down.
  • "Fake Godzilla" is a nickname from friends.

Alternate names

Rex Fake Godzilla

Tags

Dinosaur Toy Timid Goofy Loyal to friends Toy Story Disney Pixar Comedy

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Profile

Species
Tyrannosaurus-type toy
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A plastic Tyrannosaurus figure with many movable parts, but its appearance lacks intimidation and gives a somewhat goofy impression. Bluish-green body with black eyes.
Height
Approximately 20cm (toy size)
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Large mouth and small hands
  • Multi-jointed movable parts
  • Expression lacking intimidation
Iconic items
  • Dinosaur tail
  • Mark of Mattel-made toy

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Timid
Detailed personality
Very timid and shy personality, but caring for friends and pure-hearted. Goofy and poor at reading the room, tends to cause trouble. Has an inferiority complex about lacking dinosaur ferocity and wishes to become scarier. Dislikes fights and arguments. Likes playing video games. Has a kind personality that tries to cooperate when friends are in trouble.
Keywords
  • Timid
  • Goofy
  • Friendly
  • Pure
  • Inferiority complex
  • Dumb
  • Loyal to friends
Talents
  • Flexible movements with multiple joints
  • Charming behavior unlike a dinosaur
  • Knowledge of game strategies
Skills
  • Video game playing
  • Natural skill as a troublemaker
  • Tail attacks (accidental)
Motivation
To exhibit dinosaur-like ferocity and be recognized by friends
Habits
Makes goofy remarks without reading the atmosphere
Favorite foods
Pizza, Burger, Video game strategy guides
Hobbies
Video games, Playing with Toy Story friends
Disliked situations
Fights, Arguments, New dinosaurs appearing

History

Backstory
Plastic Tyrannosaurus toy manufactured by Mattel's subsidiary. Despite being a dinosaur toy, due to its timid and shy personality, it's not feared by friends but sometimes teased as "Fake Godzilla." Wishes to be a scarier dinosaur and sometimes receives advice from Buzz on how to be more intimidating. Befriends Trixie, a Triceratops girl like a little sister.
Debut date
November 22, 1995
Work title
Toy Story
Media type
Movie

Adventures as Andy's toy

Significant event
Adventures as Andy's toy
Description
Participated in adventures with Woody and others as a timid but friend-caring dinosaur toy.

Obsessed with Buzz's video game strategy

Significant event
Obsessed with Buzz's video game strategy
Description
In the opening of 'Toy Story 2', depicted as engrossed in Buzz Lightyear's video game.

Utilizes tail attack in battle with Zurg

Significant event
Utilizes tail attack in battle with Zurg
Description
In '2', uses tail to defeat the new Buzz Lightyear and the real Zurg.

Crisis at Sunnyside Daycare

Significant event
Crisis at Sunnyside Daycare
Description
In '3', at the daycare's Caterpillar Room, subjected to pranks like having tail attached upside down.

Life in Bonnie's new home

Significant event
Life in Bonnie's new home
Description
From the end of '3', begins new life with Bonnie.

Relationships

Woody Pride

Best friend

Always on Woody's side and actively helps in Woody's pinches

Buzz Lightyear

Teammate

Encounters new Buzz, mistakenly starts game talk but ultimately recognizes as a friend

Trixie

Friend

Becomes friends with the dinosaur girl skilled at computer operation

Slinky Dog

Ally

Believes in Woody's innocence and helps, etc., a caring relationship

Andy's toys

Andy's toys: unknown

Media appearances

Toy Story

Movie / Protagonist

1995 theatrical release

Toy Story 2

Movie / Protagonist

1999 theatrical release

Toy Story 3

Movie / Protagonist

2010 theatrical release

Toy Story 4

Movie / Protagonist

2019 theatrical release

Toy Story Toons

Series / Supporting

Short series

Toy Story of Terror!

Anime / Supporting

2013 short

Toy Story Dinosaur World Mystery

Anime / Supporting

2014 short

Voice cast and creators

三ツ矢雄二

Voice actor
三ツ矢雄二
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Movie dubbed version

大竹宏

Voice actor
大竹宏
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Happy Set CM

Wallace Shawn

Voice actor
Wallace Shawn
Language
English
Version or series
Original movie version

John Lasseter

Creator name
John Lasseter
Role
Original author

John Lasseter

Creator name
John Lasseter
Role
Character designer

Pixar Animation Studios

Creator name
Pixar Animation Studios
Role
Animation studio

Walt Disney Company

Creator name
Walt Disney Company
Role
Publisher

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