T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition

Name: LEGO T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition 76940
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76940

71 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2021198 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

6analyzed

Owner ratings

2.2K+

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition earns its Mixed Reviews tier from critics who find 198 pieces hard to justify at $29.99, but its 4.8/5 average from over 2,000 owners reflects the genuine delight the poseable fossil skeleton delivers for dinosaur fans. Worth considering for the right audience, especially at a fair aftermarket price."

Reviewers land a mixed-to-positive verdict on the T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition: the sculpted fossil skeleton earns consistent praise for its detail and display appeal, but 198 pieces at $29.99 (a steep $0.15 per piece) draws recurring grumbles about value. Owner sentiment tells a strikingly different story, with 2,159 buyers averaging 4.8/5 and 95% recommending it, suggesting families and young dinosaur fans respond to this set far more warmly than the expert score of 69.5 implies. The gap between the Mixed Reviews tier and the owner enthusiasm is real and worth noting.

Where they split: Experts rate this Mixed Reviews (BrickScore 69.5) with value concerns at the forefront, while 2,159 owners give it 4.8/5 with 95% recommending it. The split is primarily generational: expert reviewers measure piece-count economics and parts value; families measure joy, replayability, and the thematic hook. Neither view is wrong, but buyers should know the set punches well above the expert score in real-world satisfaction.

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LOVED (6)

01Poseable, articulated T. rex fossil skeleton that can be removed from its display stand and played with
02Molded fossil head piece praised as a standout design element
03Educational and STEM appeal, blending building with paleontology theming

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CRITICIZED (4)

01Low piece count (198) feels thin for the $29.99 price, at $0.15 per piece
02T. rex skeleton can fall off its base too easily
03Some disagreement over the minifigure selection (Owen Grady preferred by some to be swapped for another Camp Cretaceous character)

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Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

approximately half an hour

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

all

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

displayskeletondesigndetailowengradydariusfossilexcellentcouldblackjurassicworlddinosaurdespitetruckneckuniquebluebabytriceratopsbaseanotherwhiteelementsthemeauthenticeffective

What reviewers are saying

"76940 T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition appears enjoyable though, featuring an impressive skeleton."

Brickset Reviews

"76940 T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition marks a real departure for the Jurassic World theme, offering fans the chance to get up close and personal with a dinosaur – albeit in fossilised form – rather than escaping from o…"

Brick Fanatics

Ecosystem

21320 Dinosaur Fossils 78 — 76940 is substantially simpler than 21320, lacking the intricate bone structure and texture of the earlier set, though the T. rex fossil still looks superb and integrates important recognisable features from actual skeletons.

75939 Dr. Wu's Lab: Baby Dinosaurs Breakout 71 — This set includes the baby Triceratops first introduced in 75939, but with a different colour scheme (sand blue and tan instead of olive green and tan). The new colours provide a unique aesthetic.

Standard LEGO Tyrannosaurus rex — The T. rex skeleton maintains almost identical dimensions and proportions to the standard LEGO T. rex, measuring 29cm versus the living version's 28cm. The relative proportions match well, allowing one to imagine the skeleton fitting inside the living T. rex. The most notable consistency is the head structure.

LEGO Ideas 21320 Dinosaur Fossils 78 — This set's colour scheme (tan, dark tan and white) is more authentic than Ideas 21320's all-white assembly, but older fans will not find this build as detailed or involved as the more mature Ideas 21320

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"76940 T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition appears enjoyable though, featuring an impressive skeleton."

Key Pros

✓Impressive skeleton design with excellent proportions matching the living LEGO T. rex
✓Detailed printed fenestrae on the skull
✓Articulated neck, arms, and legs with satisfying range of motion

Key Cons

✕Slightly too expensive at £27.99/$29.99 for the piece count
✕Could have included another minifigure for better value

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Key Pros

✓Unique and inventive entry in Jurassic World theme
✓Authentic colour scheme for fossil (tan, dark tan, white) more realistic than all-white alternatives
✓Simple yet effective build enjoyable for both younger and older fans

Key Cons

✕Minifigure alternative face prints don't suit the set – Owen Grady looks baffled, Darius looks frightened in a fossil exhibition context
✕Lack of play features might put younger audience off

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Darius Bowman - Yellow Hoodie over White Shirt, Sand Blue Legs

Owen Grady

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed T. rex skull head
Features printed fenestrae and realistic sketched styling; represents notable decoration detail on the skeleton
Baby Triceratops in sand blue and tan
Unique colour scheme replacing the original olive green and tan from 75939; features dual-moulding with distinct white beak and horns, textured frill, and printed sand blue splotches
1x2 brick and 1x2 tile at Triceratops centre
Can be removed to accommodate minifigures
1x2 modified tiles with vertical teeth
Used to recreate the vertebrae of the T. rex skeleton
Recoloured T. rex skull
Pre-existing mould recoloured, keeps skeleton in-universe and ties set together with existing Jurassic World sets
Baby Triceratops
Pre-existing mould recoloured from olive green to sand blue, offering unique look for this set