Not too long ago, Lego released several new dinosaur sets based on the original Jurassic Park movies. Some of these include, Dilophosaurus Ambush, Triceratops Research
, and Visitor Center: T. rex & Raptor Attack
. The best of them, though, in my opinion is the set: Brachiosaurus Discovery
, 76960. Why? Well, because we’ve already received Lego T-Rexes, Triceratops, and Raptors in previous Lego sets… but this set includes a brand new type of dinosaur we’ve never seen in Lego form: a brachiosaurus! Read below to see my review of this set and everything included in it!
See the set here at Lego.com: Brachiosaurus Discovery
What’s in the box?
Lego Brachiosaurus Discovery includes 512 pieces and can be found at Lego.com
or at Lego stores priced at $79.99. Complete, the set provides us with three minifigures, a tree, a Jeep Wrangler, and a brachiosaurus, of course!
First off, let’s look at the car and the tree. The car is a Jeep Wrangler with sticker-pieces showing it to be an official number-18 Jurassic Park vehicle. It includes a spare tire on the back and the top bends backwards, making it much easier to place minifigures inside. It has three seats; two in front and one in back. The tree is a little more fragile but looks okay. It includes a Brachiosaurus sign and a platform that allows minifigures to stand. Using the leaf accessory included you can have the minifigures feed the dinosaur, which I think is a fun addition.
Next, let’s look at the minifigures! The three Jurassic Park characters included are Dr. Ellie Sattler, Dr. John Hammond, and Dr. Alan Grant. I think all of these minifigures look great—each comes with an accessory and John Hammond comes with his amber stick! Their faces, in my opinion, are really well-done. I think it’s funny how much Alan Grant’s face actually looks like the character.
The only character to feature printed legs and a dual-sided face is Ellie Sattler.
Lastly, we will take a look at the dinosaur. This brachiosaurus is actually the tallest Lego dinosaur to date—and it looks so cool in person. Its neck can move up and down as well as its head can bend. Its mouth also opens and closes. The dinosaurs legs, though, do not move, unlike the T-Rex and other large Lego dinosaurs. This is forgivable, though, as the dinosaur is so big and looks so awesome next to the tiny minifigures. The color of the brachiosaurus is somewhat off as it was depicted in the movie (which I believe was a more tan/brownish color).
My Thoughts?
I love this set! Of course, though, my likeness for this set is heavily skewed upon the inclusion of the brachiosaurus. If this dinosaur hadn’t been included or a T-Rex or something had been included instead, my positivity would be slightly less. By itself, the tree isn’t great or the most beautiful-looking Lego tree we’ve had. The jeep is cool and its also nice to have updated versions of old Jurassic Park minifigures—but again, it’s the dinosaur that claims my attention and the spotlight. On the box, the dinosaur looks great, but in person it looks so much better. It’s fun to touch and feel and pose into different positions. Overall, I recommend this set, which is the perfect addition to any Jurassic collection (new dinosaur type) or as a gift to movie fans. I think the set is also great for kids, as it is built in a way that gives children different play-options. The dinosaur, too, is something kids will love to play with alongside their Lego minifigures.
Well, thank you for reading my review on Brachiosaurus Discovery! Stay updated with future reviews, news, and Lego’s GWP’s by subscribing at the bottom of this page! Find this set at Lego.com
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