Rex is the Roman centurion or gladiator.
"Rex" is the actual title for a Roman king.
In addition to his push-broom galea helmet, Rex's G1 figure has a sword attached to his side. In fact, gladiator literally means "swordsman."
In G3, they did not give Rex a sword (or any other weapon). At least his right hand was molded in such a way that it can hold a spear or sword. You can outfit him with some weapon from another figure or even another toyline.
Rex has a little tiger for a zood. His name is Brutus. There were several famous Romans who had this name. Lucius Junius Brutus was the founder of the Roman Republic. Marcus Junius Brutus was the dude who killed Julius Caesar.
Tigers were kept in ancient Rome for entertainment. They were famously pitted against gladiators or lions.
In the 2000 film Gladiator, Russel Crowe's character fights and kills a tiger. The 2nd century look portrayed in this movie is pretty much what Rex is all about.
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