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By Emily Ashby
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Creatures find friendship, fun in awesome animated world.
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Dinotrux
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Based on 23 parent reviews
Parents say the show has sparked significant debate among viewers, as opinions diverge on its appropriateness for children. While some appreciate it for its humor and themes of teamwork and perseverance, others criticize it for its violence, negative undertones, and perceived inappropriate content for young audiences, with frequent instances of fighting and a bullying dynamic presented among the characters.
- violent content
- negative role models
- teamwork themes
- mixed reviews
- inappropriate for toddlers
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 9 kid reviews
What's the Story?
DINOTRUX is the story of a group of dinosaur/construction vehicle hybrids who surprise themselves by becoming friends after a lifetime of believing they had nothing in common. The series opens with Ty Rux (voiced by Andrew Francis) fleeing his home after a volcano destroys it and settling in a new crater whose residents are tormented by a bully named D-Structs (Paul Dobson). Ty Rux befriends a resourceful Reptool called Revvit (Richard Ian Cox), and the two enlist the help of their neighbors -- Skya (Ashleigh Ball), Ton-Ton (Matt Hill), and Dozer (Brian Drummond) -- to team up against D-Structs.
Is It Any Good?
This fantastic series blends two kid favorites -- dinosaurs and construction vehicles -- into a cast of exceptional characters who show viewers how deceiving appearances can be. The characters' home is a place where different species never interact, let alone work together, so when Ty Rux takes the time to get to know Revvit and the two become friends, it's the spark that inspires change and breaks down the barriers that have kept the characters separate for so long.
Each episode is packed with illustrations of friendship, teamwork, and creative problem-solving that draws on the unique skills of each character, from the tiniest Reptool to the most powerful Dinotrux, but that's not what will keep kids coming back for more. Instead they will be won over by the well-rounded characters and the remarkable animation and detail that went into bringing these appealing book characters to the screen.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why it's important to get to know someone before you pass judgment on him or her. What, if anything, can you tell about people by the way they look? Is it ever appropriate to make a snap judgment?
Kids: In what ways are you and your friends different from each other? Have you ever been envious of a friend's talents? When you're working together, how do these differences become an asset?
Kids: If you've read the Dinotrux books, does this show improve on their story? In general, do you like screen adaptations of books, or are there drawbacks to seeing how others interpret the characters? Which book would you like to see brought to life on-screen?
How do the characters in Dinotrux demonstrate courage and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 14, 2015
- Cast : Andrew Francis , Richard Ian Cox , Ashleigh Ball
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks ) , Animals ( Dinosaurs ) , Book Characters , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Courage , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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