Every kid goes through a dinosaur phase. Whether it’s reading books about them. Watching them in movies and TV. And, of course, playing with them as toys.
They’ve captured the imaginations of all people and ages, from the youngest babies, all the way to our oldest grandparents. You can’t deny that they were, are, and always will be, a big deal.
There’s something special about the great, amazing giants of our past that seems to keep us wanting more. There are probably thousands of reasons we keep coming back to them. But one of the biggest reasons has to be the sheer range of them.
So many kinds of creatures, of all shapes and sizes, from tiny little chicken-sized lizards to giant Goliath that give King Kong a run for his money.
It’s a part of them that toymakers have known all too well over the last hundred years, which has inspired countless designs and models for every kind of dinosaur under the sun.
With such a passion or interest in such a specific thing as dinosaurs, however, it can sometimes feel a little alienating, like no one else seems to enjoy looking at or talking about them.
For any parent or loved one who wants to support a kid they know about a topic they love, there’s always a great option for them: A transforming Dino-toy.
A good one of these is the perfect gift for any boy or girl who can’t seem to take their eyes from their favorite book, show, or movie, and a great novel way of them a little surprise with what they think is just a dinosaur.
It’s 2 toys in one! A birthday or Christmas without one can feel like such a crushing disappointment for them.
Help your children’s Dino wishes come true, and with our helpful guide for buying a great transforming dinosaur toy, for that epic Dino-play session they’ve always wanted!
Why settle with just one transforming dinosaur toy, when you can have 4? If you’re looking for a great dino-toy set to give to your little one, then you’ll want to try this amazing bundle from Snaen Store!
With 4 separate dinosaurs to choose from: Dilophosaurus, Velociraptor, Carnosaurs, and of course, the big guys himself, T-Rex!
Great for kids 6 and above, these cute little dinosaurs are super flexible too. With their moving hands, legs, and jaws, your child will be able to pose them however they like, for those epic Jurassic clashes they’ve always wished for.
The transformation is an easy 6 steps too; Open their mouth, separate the mouth down the middle, turn their head around till it's backward, move the wing to make room for the hand, flip out the robot's head from the toy’s body, then close it back up, and you have yourself a fighting robot ready to rumble!
Is your child as crazy about cars as they are stoked by stegosaurus? Don’t know what to get them this birthday? Then look no further than this amazing robo/dino-combo from LINKFU!
With battery-powered LED lighting functions, is electronic dino-car will light up your kid's eyes and the world around them. They’ll function as a headlight in car form, then change and go with the dinosaur’s roar when it transforms.
Plus, this toy for 3’s and older doesn’t need any help going from racing car to dinosaur.
This amazing little gift will transform from dinosaur mode to car mode on its own, no tricky assembly required! And with its great universal wheels, this toy can go anywhere in your home as a race car.
Plus, with the inbuilt sensors, there’ll be running into walls for this clever little one!
Looking for a great little transformer dino toy for those younger kids of yours. Then you’ll need to get them this awesome spinosaurus and race car combo from Vtech’s Switch and Go line.
Transforming from a super-scary spinosaurus into a speedy-fast racing car is so easy. Just a few simple steps, and you're ready for the racetrack! With inbuilt voice lines, this little lizard has personality in both forms.
As a spinosaurus, he’ll tell you a scary strong he is, and how cool his spines look. And like a racecar driver, you’ll be able to hear all about how speedy his racing is around the track.
With over 30 sounds to hear from, this cool car-dino for 4-6-year-olds has plenty of personalities right out of the box.
If you’re looking for a transforming dino toy for the kids to get stuck in, then you’ll need this, the 5 in 1 transforming dino bot from SlenPet.
With 5 separate construction trucks, each one of these crafty little cars can transform into a different dinosaur, each with its special designs. Let your kids learn and figure out what each dino is, a great gift for a child with lots of creativity and dino-knowledge.
Plus, each of these robot dinosaurs can combine to make one great mega construction robot. Let your children’s imagination run wild with their toys as they learn how to combine each part to make one amazing transforming dino-bot!
Plus, with a smooth, durable body, and magnetic attachments, you can rest easy knowing that the robot, once it is put together, will stay together.
And because they’re magnets, getting your little construction dinosaurs back is easy as pulling them apart and putting the parts back together.
Looking for a great set of robot dinosaur transformers for your kids to run wild with? Then you might need to take a look at this set by Snaen Store.
With a great range of dino robots included; triceratops, a giganotosaurus, a stegosaurus, and a t-rex, your children will be spoilt for choice with this set of tricky transforming reptiles.
Their transformation is quick and simple too, with a unique way to transform each different dino.
Let your child’s natural curiosity go crazy as they work out how to turn their favorite dinosaurs into the robots inside of them, then watch their excitement as they learn to turn them back!
Plus, with its durable build quality, great flexibility for its head, arms, and legs, whilst being made from non-toxic safe plastic, this toy is a great option for kids 6 and above.
Looking for a pair of transforming dino toys for your little ones? Then the VTech Switch and Go line have you covered, with the Multicolor T-Don & Tonn pack.
With an LCD screen on each transforming dinosaur, these little dinos have so much personality in whatever mode they’re in.
That screen can either be a pair of cute eyes for the T-Don’s pteranodon form, or pair of tough cool lookers for Tonn the Stegosaurus.
Not only that, but their faces react when you touch them! Pet them just like a real animal, and watch their little eyes to see how they react!
And when they are in car mode, these little screens let you see these race car’s drivers, ready to go lightning fast wherever you take them.
All this is made so much easier with the simple transforming option. A few things moved and changed on each option, and your super fast racecar turns into a terrific terrifying dino-bot.
Looking for a transforming dinosaur set that will help your kids learn whilst playing? Then you’ll want this stem toy kit from Olinoo.
From a pterosaur to a unicorn dragon, to t-rex, to triceratops, to velociraptor, there’s so much to play around with, in this one set. Let your child pick their favorite as they learn how each toy works.
Plus, as part of its stem toys line, this kit comes with an electronic drill set. Every dino-robot can be assembled and disassembled with this amazing little tools kit.
Let your kid learn how each part works, and let them learn about teamwork as they build their dram dino team.
And that’s not even talking about the amazing super dino-bot! Your kids will be amazed by what they can build in this safe, non-toxic material that will survive any rough play session with your children. Great for kids from 3-5.
Another great set of transforming dino robots, this time from Starpony Firmament Store, these incredible little transforming robots will wow your kids of any young age.
With an excellent range of movement, with a moveable head, arms, legs, tails, your kids will have a great time figuring out how these things move. They'll have a blast finding so many amazing ways to pose these transforming toys.
Being made especially for kids, these little transforming dinosaur robots are non-toxic, very durable, and suitable for kids over age 3. A great little set of toys for any age!
Plus, this set of three has some great diversity in their dino shapes.
From tyrannosaurus rex to velociraptor, to pterosauria, these different forms will encourage your kids to learn about their difference, where they all came from, and allow them to think for themselves about how they play with their toys.
This amazing little electronic dinosaur toy was made when its creators thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if our little machine dino could transform on its own?’ From the looks of this design by Bala, I’d say they were on to something!
Being able to automatically transform between its t-rex form and a cool nifty little all-terrain car, this updated design sets it apart from the racecar design of the other models Bala makes.
Plus, this little dinosaur car can still move around the room on its own without needing to be moved, so your kids can sit back and watch this amazing little kitted-out machine go all by itself.
And with those universal wields this dino-robot comes with, you’ll be able to go anywhere in your house. No obstacle is too tough for this all-terrain terror of the Jurassic!
Part of Vtech’ Switch and Go line, this Transforming velociraptor will make a great addition to any kid’s dino collection!
Being able to transform from a ferocious velociraptor, into a sleek, high-flying jet plane, this terrific transforming monster is a must-have. From running on land to the skies with this incredibly simple, yet super-cool transformation!
And with amazing lighting and sound effects, both in velociraptor mode and jet mode, this little bundle of dinosaur and machine put together has a lot to say and do. And with launchable disc wings, this crafty little combo will keep your kids entertained for hours on end.
As part of the Switch adn Go line from Vtech, there’ll be plenty of play to be had with this whole collection of menacing dino machines!
Looking for a gift to give your young toddler who’s just getting into toys and terrible lizards? Then you can help entourage their new passion with this amazing set of dino-toys.
With 6 differently designed dinosaurs to choose from, this wide variety of dinos will give any young child plenty of stimulation they need for a good active brain and will give them a chance to be a little more curious about the different kinds of dinosaurs there are.
And with a highly durable, safe plastic design to boot, you can rest assured that this set of dino-toys will be safe for your toddler to play with.
Not only that, but these amazing little dinos can also combine into a giant egg robot with each egg making up a part of your robot. Let your kid’s curiosity put this machine together, and watch them love every second of it!
Plus, with the magnetic links that attach the parts into place, assembly is easy and extra convenient!
Looking for a dino toy for the little ones that are a bit different from the rest out there? Look no further than this amazing Dino Blaster from Liberty Imports.
For a full sensory experience, kids can build this dino blaster however they want.
Do they want a ferocious friend that can be part of their ever-growing dinosaur collection? It’s right there!
Do they want to turn that dino-friend into an indoors friendly blaster, full of amazing lights and sound effects? With just a press of the blaster trigger, all sorts of cool noises and lighting effects come out!
The set is also a take-apart tool kit playset, so kids will be able to build their dream dino blaster themselves with an electric screwdriver and safe, hazard-free screws included in this set.
Let your kid's imagination go wild, and see what they come up with when you buy them this handy little kit!
A perfect present for those busy little toddlers in your life? This stem learning toy building set will be a great source of stimulation for them.
With the toy kit comes a set of 5 different robots, a dump truck, a mixing truck, a bulldozer, a road roller, and an excavator, there are so many different ways for your children to interact with this toy set.
But the toys don’t just stop there. There’s a secret dinosaur truck monster to be built from all these parts! With extra sounds and light effects hidden in store for your kids, they’ll be so much to do with just one play set!
This great combination of construction machines and dinosaur robots is a great range of objects to stir the curiosity of any young mind
Plus, with its smooth and safe design, there’s no need to worry about little hazards to your kids from 3 years and over. Everything is designed with your child’s safety in mind.
VTech has another great dino toy for epic dino play here, this time with the Switch and Go Blister the Velociraptor Dinosaur robot!
With this model of Switch and Go, your terrific little velociraptor will be able to turn into an amazing helicopter, with even a moving propeller.
Simply follow the instructions, and in a few simple steps, your scary little hunter will be ready to take to the skies. And when you’re done with the flying mode, it can turn back into the Blister you’re kids know and love to play with.
Blister has everything you want in a Switch and Go transforming Dinosaur. Over 70 sound and light effects, an LCD Screen that lets you see both Blister’s eyes and his pilot, depending on you mode he’s in.
Blister even comes with propellable rockets. Just insert the rocket ammo include in your Switch and Go set, and watch those rockets take off!
For another take on the transforming dinosaur car toy set, this construction set by Miebely is a great option fr kids looking to build their motor and creative thinking skills.
A great way of getting kids to interact with objects and the world around them, these 5 construction dinosaurs can fit together to create a mega transforming robot that’s sure to become a star of your toddler’s dinosaur or robot collection.
With the robot being held together by a great magnetic link system, this easy build will be a great foundation for your kids to play with, as they start to learn more about how objects and items can go together, as well as a fun exercise in figuring out which dinosaur is what part of the robot.
For kids 3 and up, you can’t go wrong with this as a gift!
VTech keeps delivering with their Switch and Go line of transforming dinosaur toys, and Overseer the t-rex is no exception.
With just a simple few steps, this fierce fighting t-rex can transform into an amazing robot friend, full of amazing light and sound effects for your children to experience, from as young as 3, all the way up to 8-9.
With the remote control, your kids will be able to control Overseer as they like. Watch it stomp, do amazing cool stunts, and listen to all the amazing sounds and dinosaur facts he has in store for your kids.
On top of all that, his LCD screen gives Overseer a lot of personality for your kids to enjoy. Truly, this model is a king of the Switch and Go Terrible transforming lizards!
Conclusion
So, clearly, there’s no shortage of amazing transforming dinosaur toys for you to treat your little ones to out there.
And with this list of great models that any young kid would be desperate to play with, with dinosaurs of all shapes, colors, sounds, and sizes, the only thing left to do is the trickiest part: Figuring out what dinosaur is your kid’s favorite!
Hi, my name is Elena Jones, and my full-time job is a teacher. Through teaching, I have discovered that children learn in many different ways, and have seen the positive impact both STEM and Montessori toys have on children.
Through this site I hope to educate parents and adults about these toys, providing them with useful information on how they can be used, and provide some in depth reviews of different toys to consider too.
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