Dinosaur Collection, later Dinotron Transforming Dinosaur Collection are a line of form changing robot to dinosaur toys released by Buddy L then DSI.
Stamping: Some Buddy L Dinosaur Collection figures were stamped Japan while others China or Hong Kong. Other Robotron figures originated in Japan with an initial release in that country under another line before being acquired by Buddy L. It's possible the dinosaur models also saw a Japanese release under a different line, possibly from a different company entirely. It's further likely that initial sock for Buddy L came from Japan then production moved to China to reduce costs. All DSI Dinotron models are stamped China.
See Dinotron Figure Index for Further Release Details
Region Codes Used: US United States - Location codes only shown where items were known to be released.
This list is accurate yet likely to be incomplete. If you are able to confirm release in other regions please get in contact.
Robotron Dinosaur Collection US Buddy L 1985
Robotron Dinotron Transforming Dinosaur Collection US DSI 1992
Red Head and Upper Legs, Green Body, Hands, Feet and Jaw with a Purple Tail - release details unknown.
Blue Head, Upper Legs and Body, Red Hands, Feet and Jaw with a Dark Purple Tail - Transformer Transformateur FR (carback also shows bootleg Brontotron and Pretenders Grimlock)
Prototype A prototype for Rextron is seen on the rear of the Buddy L card showing an early version sticker design and the chromed chest section in yellow. The how to change mode illustrated instructions also show this section as coloured yellow.
Stamping:
Buddy L Release '(c) 1985 Buddy L Corp' (right hip) 'Made in China' (outer right robot leg)*
DSI Release 'Made in China' (outer right robot leg) - Buddy L stamp removed and not replaced with DSI
* it is likely that 'Made in Japan' and 'Made in Hong Kong' versions also exist.
