It cannot be stressed enough just how popular Jurassic Park was back in 1993, and the same can be said about the franchise 30-plus years later. From multiple sequels, countless toys, and several video games that are way too difficult, there’s no denying Steven Spielberg’s dinosaur adventure’s place in pop culture. It should be no surprise that there are some really cool LEGO sets depicting the game-changing ‘90s movie and its biggest moments.
Similar to how the T-Rex in Jurassic Park ruled the Earth and everyone and everything on it throughout the all-time great sci-fi movie, LEGO has put out a set that is essentially the apex predator of toys. And I’m all about it…
With 3,000 Pieces, This T-Rex Is The King Of LEGO Sets
There are LEGO sets and then there’s this gargantuan T-Rex set from Jurassic Park. This isn’t some set you can build in an hour or two, as it clocks in at a staggering 3,145 pieces. And I’m not talking about a small, compact set filled with tiny LEGO bricks, because this thing is HUGE.
According to the description on the LEGO website, the fossil is a 1:12 scale model that stands over 12 inches high and has multiple points of articulation. For crying out loud, the jaws even open wide, meaning you can totally put the two included minifigs in there, have it fight some raptors, or recreate multiple scenes from the classic blockbuster.
Though There’s No ‘When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth’ Banner, This Thing Looks Like It’s Straight Out Of Jurassic Park
Speaking of recreating iconic Jurassic Park scenes… Though the set doesn’t include the famous “When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth” Banner that hung high above the Visitor Center lobby, this monstrous LEGO set looks like it’s straight out of the movie. Similar to the Jaws set I previously wrote about or the Home Alone house my colleague gushed over, the attention to detail is off the charts. Seriously, I could spend hours modeling this thing after spending days piecing it together.
The only thing stopping me (or anyone who buys this set) from recreating this unforgettable movie location is finding an Alamosaurus set to fight the T-Rex. Well, that and a diorama big enough to contain the dinosaurs.
It’s Admittedly A Bit Pricey, But I’m Willing To Spare No Expense
Like a lot of the bigger LEGO sets, this T-Rex fossil isn’t on the cheap end of the spectrum. Sure, it’s nowhere near as expensive as the new Death Star build (that’s in a galaxy far, far away in terms of price), but it does have a $250 pricetag. However, I’m willing to spare no expense to add this to my collection of LEGO sets in my office. And best of all, I don’t have to worry about sneaking it out in a Barbasol can (not like it would fit anyway).
This is a conversation starter, a prized possession, a reminder to the world that you are as obsessed with Jurassic Park as Timmy was with the extinction of dinosaurs all those years ago. I don’t need it, but I WANT it.
I don’t imagine I’ll ever be able to have a real-life dinosaur fossil in my office, but this massive LEGO set could do the trick…