Dino-Tank[2][3][4][5][6][7][1][8] is a Kaiju that appeared in the TV series, Ultraseven. It appeared in episode 28.
Subtitle: Tank Monster
History[]
Ultraseven[]
A biological weapon created by the Alien Kill. After its masters were killed in action against the UG, Dino-Tank was unleashed. Emerging from the side of a mountain, it had the experimental explosive the TDF was working on, in its mouth. Dino-Tank attacked the Ultra Guard's testing site by using its laser eyes, knocking two members unconscious and burying Dan alive. Fortunately Dan was able to transform into Ultraseven and managed to rescue the two men from being crushed by Dino-Tank. Ultraseven had a hard time fighting Dino-Tank after the monster pummeled him with its tail and ran over his left arm. Ultraseven continued to fight back, however, and managed to get ahold of the monster by attacking it from its blind spot; its back. During the fray, Dino-Tank dropped the bomb from its mouth, giving Ultraseven the perfect opportunity to stop the weapon. As Ultraseven timed out Dino-Tank's returning assault, Ultraseven ignited the bomb with his Shuriken Ray and Dino-Tank was destroyed in the bomb's explosion. Sprint 700km!
Trivia[]
- The Dino-Tank suit would later be used to create the monster Rigger.
- Dino-Tank was one of the monsters seen in the stock footage scene of Seven's past battles in episode 48.
- Although the dinosaur part of the suit was sculpted by Ryosaku Takayama, the tank part of it was a reused miniature of the Type 61 tank that was borrowed from the movie studio Nikkatsu and which had been used in their kaiju film Gappa, which was released in 1967.
- The roars of Dino-Tank are sped-up roars of the Daiei monster Barugon.
- In episode 40 of Ultraman Taro, Dino-Tank has King Kong's growls.
Mega Monster Battle: ULTRA MONSTERS NEO (Galaxy Saga Mode)[]
A Dino-Tank was one of the many servants of Yapool in the Ultra Zone to aid Alien Guts-possessed Nurse in against ZAP SPACY and the Ultra Brothers.
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Adventure[]
On Planet Aval, Dino-Tank was summoned by Bullton alongside Neronga to fight against Io Mikura's Gomora. The fight was initially seen to be on Bullton's favor when Dino-Tank continuously fire on the restrained Gomora under Neronga, but Kanegon's Red King helped turn the tides of the conflict. Dino-Tank was slammed against Neronga by the two Battlenizer monsters, then being forcefully ripped out of its tank by Red King.
While Dino-Tank's role largely remains the same in Mega Monster Battle: ULTRA MONSTERS, it was accompanied by Reicubas and Red King instead of Neronga.
Ultraman Orb Chronicle Chapter 2: 'I am the Galaxy's Migrating Bird' Arc[]
Dino-Tank was deployed to fight Ultraman Orb after Gai discovered that the meteor Balsas 6, that was apparently about to collide with Planet Cobol, was nothing but a hologram. Upon Dino-Tank's defeat, Gai exposed Murnau and Dr. Jiggle but the former escaped, leaving behind a yellow jewel that turns out to be the Element of Earth, which was installed into the Orb Calibur.
Data[]
- Stats
- Length: 60 m
- Weight: 70,000 t
- Origin: Planet Kill, Jewel Planet Cobol (Orb Chronicle Chapter 2)
- Powers and Weapons
- Tank Treads: Dino-Tank's tank is equipped with a continuous track tread system, allowing it to move on the ground at a considerable speed. It also allows it to run over opponents, as demonstrated when the monster was able to run over Seven's arm.
- Missiles: Dino-Tank has cannons on the front of its tank base, medium in strength.
- 3-Cannon Bombing : Dino-Tank rapidly shoots from its cannons.
- Lasers: Dino-Tank can fire thin yellow lasers from its eyes, medium in strength.
- Tail: Dino-Tank's tail is powerful to swat about even Ultraseven and beat him unconscious.
- Kaiju Busters
- Energy Blast: Dino-Tank can fire energy blasts.
A monster that served as a challenge for the Hunter players, Dino-Tank Mark II is a new variant of Dino-Tank.
- Stats
- Weakness: Due to being a metal-type kaiju, Dino-Tank Mark II is vulnerable to thunder-based attacks. Shock bullets can sabotage its treads and since it is a Plasma Kaiju as a whole, shattering all of its Plasma Souls are enough to defeat it.
- Powers and Weapons
- Missiles: Dino-Tank Mark II has cannons on the front of its tank base, medium in strength.
- Lasers: Dino-Tank Mark II can fire thin yellow lasers from its eyes, medium in strength.
- Magma Beam: Dino-Tank Mark II can fire a beam of magma from its mouth.
Other Media[]
Taiketsu! Ultra Hero[]
Dino-Tank appeared in this game as a playable character. Taiketsu! Ultra Hero
Kaiju Busters and Kaiju Busters POWERED[]
Dino-Tank was one of the many Kaiju to appear during the Kaiju Busters series. Two subspecies appeared, called Dino-Tank Snow Camouflage and Dino-Tank Green Camouflage .
Mega Monster Rush Ultra Frontier[]
DINO-TANK Hunting[]
In this short film, a new variant of Dino-Tank appeared, under the name Dino-Tank Mark II . Three Alien Hunter teams, one team composed of Alien Babarue, Alien Metron, and Alien Zarab, another composed of Alien Hipporit, Alien Temperor, and Kyrieloid and finally the Rush Hunters participate the battle. With the last team standing is the Rush Hunters, Magna began to attack until he was chased by the monster. Baltan Battler・Barel saves him by surrounding Dino-Tank with his dome, giving Garn and Magna an opening to strike the monster's Plasma Soul. However, with one still remaining, an exhausted Barel destroys the crystal, causing Dino-Tank to fall into a pit and explode, making the Rush Hunters a winner.
Plasma Killersaurus Hunting[]
Dino-Tank Mark II appeared at the very end alongside Red King, Neronga, Antlar, Eleking, Verokron, King Joe, Gandar, and Super Earth Gomora and are about to face off against the trio and many Alien Metron, Waroga, Kyrieloid, Alien Zarab, other Alien Guts, Alien Babarue, Alien Chibull in exosuits, Yapool, Alien Temperor, Alien Nackle, and other Alien Magma.
Merchandise[]
The two Dino-Tank toys (left: 2009 ver., right: 2000 ver.)
Dino-Tank was only released twice by Bandai as a vinyl figure, but was released by many other companies as well (not mentioned here). Dino Tank was released originally in the 2000 Ultra Monster Series in a dark brown color with gold highlights (as shown in the photo). Later on, Bandai reissued this figure in the 2009 Ultra Monster Series using a gray vinyl with dark brown and silver highlights. Both, fortunately, have eyes and teeth painted on. Dino Tank is #43 in the 2009 series.
A Spark Doll of Dino-Tank was also released by Bandai in September 2014.
Miscellaneous[]
Gallery[]
Ultraseven[]
Mega Monster Rush Ultra Frontier[]
Miscellaneous[]
![[9]](/wiki/File:Dinosaur_Tank_Cocreco.jpg "Dinosaur Tank Cocreco.jpg (281 KB)")
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://tsuburaya-prod.com/encyclopedia/dino-tank
- ↑ 白書 1982, pp. 54–55, ウルトラセブン怪獣リスト
- ↑ ベストブック 1993, pp. 63–79, 「CHAPTER 4 戦え！U警備隊」
- ↑ 画報 上巻 2002, pp. 61–78
- ↑ 大侵略者図鑑 2023, pp. 85–87, 「恐竜戦車」
- ↑ ULTRA KAIJU Encyclopedia : DINO-TANK (title archived)
- ↑ ULTRA KAIJU Encyclopedia promo Tweet
- ↑ https://m-78.jp/character/ultraseven_dino-tank/
- ↑ https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/telemaga/news/feature/kaijubiyori/Z6ryB