Dilophosaurus Ambush

Name: LEGO Dilophosaurus Ambush 75916
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75916
Rating: 4.68 (599 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2015248 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

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LOVED (8)

01Excellent box design with glossy finish
02New Dilophosaurus species with new head mold and excellent printing
03Innovative spherical pod design made from two half-domes
04Technic framework and Jeep design look great
05Blue crowbar pieces used for windscreen trim are a stroke of genius
06Multiple moving parts (jaw, pod rolling, crate ejection, winch)
07Stickers are not difficult to apply or align
08Good introduction to Jurassic World theme

CRITICIZED (8)

01Sticker sheet included (not ideal)
02Incomplete minifig/dinosaur collection list on back of first manual due to exclusivity of set 75920
03Pod wobbles a bit when rolled if centre axle not perfectly positioned
04Vehicle may be oversized compared to minifig scale
05Premium pricing compared to other licensed themes
06Jeep front end design criticized as ugly by some commenters
07Gray Mitchell should have short legs instead of long legs to better match his character height
08Blue and white jeep coloring does not appear in the film (though gray and red version does)

What reviewers are saying

"This is an excellent introduction to the Jurassic World theme: a new dinosaur, a pod and an awesome-looking vehicle."

Brickset Reviews

"Despite the fact that we don't see the blue and white 4×4 or the actual Dilophosaurus dinosaur in the Jurassic World movie, the Dilophosaurus Ambush (75916) is actually a great set."

The Brick Fan

"I'm really happy to see one of these made by Lego and compatible with regular Lego Minifigures"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Raptor Chase (2012) — 248 parts for $30 makes this set very similar to Raptor Chase from 2012 in value, though build quality and unique elements may differ.

6867 Loki's Cosmic Cube Escape — This set at $30 appears less substantial than 6867 which was $20 and also a licensed set, suggesting poorer value.

Super Heroes theme vehicles — The set seems overpriced for licensed themes; would likely cost $20-25 if it were in the Super Heroes theme rather than $30.

Ghostbusters Ecto-1 / Spider-Man vs Venom / Superman sets — Licensed theme vehicles set a scale to each other, though this Jurassic World Jeep is quite large for its scale compared to other licensed vehicle sets.

Jurassic WorldTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

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Consensus

BUY

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"This is an excellent introduction to the Jurassic World theme: a new dinosaur, a pod and an awesome-looking vehicle."

Key Pros

✓Excellent box design with glossy finish
✓New Dilophosaurus species with new head mold and excellent printing
✓Innovative spherical pod design made from two half-domes

Key Cons

✕Sticker sheet included (not ideal)
✕Incomplete minifig/dinosaur collection list on back of first manual due to exclusivity of set 75920

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BUY

"Despite the fact that we don't see the blue and white 4×4 or the actual Dilophosaurus dinosaur in the Jurassic World movie, the Dilophosaurus Ambush (75916) is actually a great set."

Key Pros

✓Brand new Dilophosaurus head mold with excellent printing and detail
✓Functional Gyrosphere that rolls realistically
✓Engaging play features including flick-fire missiles and explode function

Key Cons

✕Gray Mitchell should have short legs instead of long legs to better match his character height
✕Blue and white jeep coloring does not appear in the film (though gray and red version does)

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BUY

"I'm really happy to see one of these made by Lego and compatible with regular Lego Minifigures"

Key Pros

✓Bubble car is well-executed and compatible with regular LEGO minifigures
✓Jeep build is enjoyable with good techniques and straightforward instructions
✓Interesting parts usage including new blue crowbars

Key Cons

✕Bubble car requires pulling off side pieces to access minifigure, then separating halves which can be tricky with Technic axles
✕Bubble car rotation mechanism requires precise assembly; if not perfectly tight, interior minifigure won't rotate easily

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Tiago Catarino

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BUY

"Dilophosaurus Ambush manages to be a fairly priced Lego set at twenty dollars little over 200 pieces a minifigure a dinosaur vehicle and there's still room for an extra build so great value in my opinion"

Key Pros

✓Excellent value at $20
✓Iconic scene recreation with high attention to detail
✓Spinning arrow and knockdown dock mechanism

Key Cons

✕Jeep lacks winch detail from movie
✕Dilophosaurus doesn't pose aside from lower jaw

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail release; set 75920 (Raptor Escape) noted as exclusive to brand stores, shop.LEGO.com and one retailer per market, but 75916 is not explicitly stated as exclusive.

The Brick Fan: Wide retail (standard LEGO Jurassic World set retailing at $29.99)

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Comments suggest strong aftermarket demand for the Dilophosaurus dinosaur and pod pieces specifically, with commenters planning to source them from secondary markets.

Tiago Catarino: Good potential due to reasonable pricing and movie reference appeal.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

ACU Trooper

Gray

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dia. 6 printed dishes (pod construction)
Part of the innovative spherical pod design made from two identical half-spherical domes and two printed dishes
Crowbar piece in blue (Technic windscreen pillars)
Usually red, now appears in blue for the first time, used as windscreen pillars on the Jeep
Half-spherical dome (pod)
New or newly prominent part used in the pod's unique rolling sphere design
Dilophosaurus head
Brand new mold with unique crests and frills, able to open and close mouth
Blue crowbar
New piece used as windshield pillars on the jeep
Rubbery plastic tail
Flexible tail on the Dilophosaurus made of rubbery material allowing it to bend slightly