Dinotrux is an American-Canadian computer-animatedweb series. It features a fictional prehistoric world inhabited by hybrid characters that are part dinosaur and part mechanical construction vehicle. The larger Dinotrux are accompanied by Rotilian Reptools who are smaller reptiles combined with mechanic's tools. The series debuted on August 14, 2015 on Netflix, with the second season following on March 11, 2016, and the third on October 7, 2016, and the fourth on March 31, 2017, and the fifth on August 18, 2017. Beginning in November 10, 2017, subsequent seasons are released under the title Dinotrux Supercharged, with the second season being released on March 23, 2018, and the third season on August 3, 2018. DreamWorks Animation first optioned rights to Dinotrux in March 2009, a month before the first book was published, with an intention to develop a computer-animated film.
Plot
A prehistoric world, set in the Mechazoic era, is populated by hybrid dinosaur-construction vehicles called Dinotrux, and by hybrid reptile-tools called Reptools. Two best friends, Ty, a good T-Trux, and Revvit, a Reptool, must team up with other inhabitants of the world to defend their community and their work from the evil T-Trux, named D-Structs. Dinotrux and Reptools share a symbiotic relationship with one another. For example, larger Ty provides smaller Revvit with safety, shelter and security, who in turn fixes and maintains Ty when needed.
Characters
Ty is the leader of the Dinotrux. He is a red Tyrannosaurus Trux —a mix of a Tyrannosaurus rex and a megaton excavator.
Dozer is a yellow Dozeratops — part Triceratops and part bulldozer. He is described as a "cranky hothead" but a true friend with a big heart.
Ton-Ton is a blue Ankylodump — part Ankylosaurus and part dump truck. He is described as a daredevil who "is always ready for non-stop action and loves to tear it up".
Skya is an orange Craneosaur — part Brachiosaurus and part construction crane. She is described as tough, strong, and sassy.
Garby is a green Stegarbasaurus — part Stegosaurus and part garbage truck. He enjoys eating rocks and extracting their ore. He can also shoot spikes like ninja stars.
Ace is a silver and blue Monkey Wrench Reptool – part lizard and part monkey wrench. She is described as very hot-headed.
Click-Clack is an orange Rotilian Reptool — part lizard and part rotary drill.
Xee is a crescent wrenchtool Reptool who was originally solitary before joining the group.
D-Structs is a white and black-colored Tyrannosaurus Trux — part Tyrannosaurus and part excavator He dislikes that Ty has been taking over as the ruler of the crater.
Skrap-It is a steel colored Scraptool – part lizard and part welding torch. He is forced to work for D-Structs after he promises to salvage Ty after he is defeated.
George is a Dozeratops who has zen-like approach to life.
Rollodons are Trux who are part steamroller and part Centrosaurus. Rollodons are known to say one word "roll" and afraid of Reptools.
Splitter is a Sawmetradon, part Trencher and part Dimetrodon. He is known to terrorize the Woodland Reptools, cutting down trees and looking for woodland ore.
Blayde is a black and white Dozeratops. She used to be friends with Dozer, until an attack by D-Structs caused her to adopt the motto "Take or be taken".
The Pounder is a Poundersaurolophus, part pile driver and part Parasaurolophus. Instead of speaking, he communicates by clicking and occasionally pounding the ground. Skya's herd was once attacked by a Pounder.
The Dreadtrux is part Dreadnoughtus and part bucket-wheel excavator. They are accordingly massive Dinotrux, larger than any other species ever seen. They hibernate for hundreds of years, awakening only to feed.
Dyscrapadons are part airplane and part Dimorphodon. They attack flying creatures, such as Pteracopters, Scrapadactyls.
Aquadons are part Seafloor Production Tool Bulk Cutter mining vehicle and part Mosasaurus.
