Lego Ideas 21320 Dinosaur Fossils Construction Toy

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While the winged Pteranodon is elevated above its base, the larger dinosaurs are integrated directly with their respective display stands. That arrangement contrasts with the original project which relied upon narrow pillars beneath each creature. I appreciate the omission of those stands but choosing to connect the limbs to the base prevents any articulation in the legs, unfortunately. Learn about life on Earth millions of years ago and create a stunning centerpiece with this collectible LEGO® Ideas 21320 Dinosaur Fossils toy building kit for adults. This 910-piece set offers an immersive, creative building experience for natural history enthusiasts who will appreciate the authentic details of the 2 dinosaur skeleton models (Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops) and the pterosaur reptile (Pteranodon) skeleton toy. The models are built to 1:32 scale, can be adjusted into lifelike poses and each one comes with its own stand so they can be placed alongside the included sapiens skeleton figure for a museum-style display. To complete the set, there’s also a paleontologist toy minifigure with various accessories for imaginative role-play fun. All in all, this archaeology toy makes a great dinosaur gift for adults to build solo or to share their passion for natural history with family and friends. Then there's the sturdy builds. Sure TLG has a set of standards, but couldn't they have different variations on that? Say higher standards for themes like City, Friends, Ninjago, Star Wars, etc., generally where extensive play is to be expected, while "lower" standards for themes like Ideas or Archictecture, (or Star Wars UCS sets), where the display aspect is the main driving force.

There is also a Minifigure fossil curator included, who also wasn’t part of the original project. He comes with a chest of tools, an egg and of course a couple of bones. I like his outfit, it’s what you’d imagine an paleontologist wearing and the dual-moulded legs work perfectly for his boots. But the main focus of the set is of course those dinosaur skeletons. The set features three dinosaur, only one of which was included in the initial Ideas project. So the final set adds the Pteranodon and Tyrannosaurus rex. This offers a spread of different builds, which all look uniquely different from each other. Makes a wonderful paleontologist gift toy for LEGO® builders aged 16+ and anyone with a passion for natural history and dinosaurs. New to LEGO® building? Don’t worry. This paleontologist kit comes with a booklet featuring easy-to-follow building instructions, fascinating facts about the Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops and Pteranodon, and information about the set's fan creator and LEGO designer.Three fossilised skeletons are included and these differ considerably in size. The smallest represents Pteranodon longiceps and looks great on display, capturing the proportions of the original animal with respectable accuracy. This creature was not featured in Jonathan's submission but including an avian model was certainly sensible, given its distinctive appearance when placed beside the others.

Triceratops horridus is undoubtedly among the most celebrated herbivorous dinosaurs and this model is larger than its avian counterpart, measuring almost 29cm in length. Its stance appears fairly realistic but the knees seem slightly too close together. However, the proportions are accurate when compared with the original animal so this fossil looks magnificent on display. This 198-piece set is ideal for a young LEGO® fan who is looking for a more challenging building experience. It comes with illustrated, step-by-step instructions so they can build with confidence. This collectible, 910-piece set makes a fantastic archaeology toy gift for all aged 16+ who love to build solo or to share their interest in natural history, dinosaurs and LEGO building with friends and family

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These dinosaurs are named for their three pronounced horns so capturing those accurately was vital. Thankfully, the designer has achieved that, improving upon Jonathan's model where the central nose horn appeared somewhat indistinct. Moreover, the shaping of the beak is fantastic and I like the bony frill, although the spines along its edge seem more similar to Pentaceratops than an adult Triceratops.