KOTA is a Triceratops Dinosaur. After the T-Rex, the triceratops is probably the most recognizable dinosaur there is (or was). The name is derived from the three horns and frill on the head. It was a herbivore and has many physical similarities to the modern day Rhino.

It is believed to have lived at the same time of the Tyrannosaurus, which is often depicted as preying on the triceratops. In many movies that involve dinosaurs, an always dramatic scene is the confrontation between these two species. Whether scenes like this really took place is pure speculation but it certainly sparks the imagination, especially of children, who seem to love dinosaurs and are fascinated by these outlandish looking monsters.

Kota is a baby triceratops made by Playskool. He is slightly different from the other robotic dinosaurs listed here in that he is really aimed at toddlers and young children. He does not have the complexity of Pleo or the  hijinks of D-Rex.

He is not a pet that needs to be cared for like the other interactive dinosaur toys but will be heaps of fun for toddlers and their parents. He stands at around 3 feet high and allows toddlers up to 60 pounds to ride on his back.

When a toddler rides on his back he will emit noises that a baby triceratops might have made. There is also an option to play music instead of the noises. These are dinosaur songs that your child can rock to as he/she rides Kota. He will also belch or burp from time to time, which is sure to have the whole family in hysterics. In fact, you could think of Kota as a very sophisticated and modern kind of rocking horse.

For instance, he has numerous touch sensors on his body that make him respond when your infant touches him. If you rub his belly he will rock up and down and chuckle (in triceratops language of course). He will respond to sounds made by humans. He will pretend to munch on a leaf if it is placed near his mouth. The animatronics inside Kota ensure that his actions look realistic, this includes the blinking of some large and rather cute eyes, waggling of the tail and rocking of the head.

His skin is a olive green, furry texture that is soft enough for children to play with and sit on. There is a hidden handle on the neck of the dinosaur so that a child can hold on when the toy is rocking.

Kids will really engage with the size of this toy. His size and expressive gestures will set him apart from other toys that are just played with. With Kota they will interactive with him like they might with a real life baby animal.

Kota Specifications.

Dinosaur dimensions : 21″L x 44″W x 28″H.
Requires six “D” batteries, which are not included.
Kota has to be put together when first received. There is a detailed and simple to follow manual on how to do this. A Philips head screwdriver is all that is needs to put him together.
Kota is made by Playskool.

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