T. rex Breakout

Name: LEGO T. rex Breakout 76956
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76956
Rating: 4.64 (295 reviews)

89 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20221,212 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

295

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 89.3 and owner ratings of 4.64 across 295 buyers, the T. rex Breakout is one of the most enthusiastically received Jurassic Park sets LEGO has produced, with its film-accurate Easter eggs and poseable, independent T. rex build earning it a place as a must-own for the theme."

The T. rex Breakout earns its Highly Recommended BrickScore of 89.3 through near-unanimous praise from both critics and owners. Reviewers celebrate the set's obsessive film-accuracy, from water ripples in the T. rex's footprints to the goat's tether chain and night vision goggles that fit on Tim's head, making it a standout diorama in the Jurassic Park lineup. Owner ratings reinforce the verdict: 295 ratings average 4.64 out of 5, with LEGO's own platform showing 85 percent of buyers would recommend it.

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LOVED (7)

01Exceptional film accuracy with Easter eggs including the goat's chain, T. rex footprints with water, glasses of water on the dashboard, and night vision goggles
02Poseable and surprisingly stable brick-built T. rex at minifigure scale
03T. rex and vehicles are freestanding and fully independent from the base, allowing separate display or play
04Ford Explorer design with accurate color scheme and period detail
05Minifigures with movie-accurate details including muddy arms on Lex and Tim
06Variety in the build that keeps the construction process flowing well
07Right scale for the diorama category without being overwhelming in size

CRITICIZED (4)

01Heavy sticker use throughout, including T. rex eyes which reviewers felt should have been printed
02T. rex body tends to stoop forward, requiring creative posing adjustments to achieve the iconic attacking-the-car pose
03Some reviewers found the Ford Explorer bumpers too thick
04Value for money rated somewhat lower on LEGO's platform (4.07 out of 5) than overall satisfaction

What reviewers are saying

"If you're a fan of Jurassic Park (I mean, who isn't?) – this is a LEGO set of your dreams, as it captures a snapshot of one of the most iconic scenes in cinema, in a brick-built diorama that's made to be displayed."

Jay's Brick Blog

"T-Rex breakout now this set in my opinion is one of the best sets that was ever released in this theme"

Brick Bucks

"There's something in this set for just about everyone. What more can you really ask for out of a set?"

The Brothers Brick

"this is absolutely designed for display and not play however the standards used for designing each major element that you see here are more like the standards used for regular play scale things and they are designed play…"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

LEGO Dinosaurs sets — The brick-built T.Rex is compared to the standard LEGO T.Rex. Personally, reviewer prefers the LEGO T.Rex because it's so iconic, and it stomps on the Ford Explorer better. However, as a matter of preference, both are valid options. The designers kept the brick-built T.Rex within the same scale as the standard LEGO T.Rex.

T.Rex Rampage gate set (larger T.Rex) — Reviewer doesn't have it for direct comparison but notes the larger T.Rex from that set may be superior due to its larger size.

Star Wars diorama sets — Built in same vein as the upcoming Star Wars diorama sets. Design team took inspiration from what the Star Wars team were doing with their dioramas, and wanted to get close to the depth and width of them.

LEGO Back to the Future Delorean — Given the recent BTTF Delorean sold out in less than 24 hours, this set is expected to be equally as popular.

Jurassic WorldTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓An incredibly satisfying display diorama
✓Highly detailed minifigures
✓Brick-built T.Rex works incredibly well

Key Cons

✕Too many stickers, especially the eye sticker on the T. Rex
✕Doesn't come with a goat

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Brick Bucks

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BUY

"T-Rex breakout now this set in my opinion is one of the best sets that was ever released in this theme"

Key Pros

✓Iconic Jurassic Park scene from first movie
✓Excellent design and detail with jungle background
✓Good value at 8 cents per piece

Key Cons

✕May not appear to be a 100 dollar set at first glance

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The Brothers Brick

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BUY

"There's something in this set for just about everyone. What more can you really ask for out of a set?"

Key Pros

✓Faithful recreation of iconic Jurassic Park T-Rex attack scene
✓Brick-built T-Rex keeps costs down while maintaining visual appeal
✓Four exclusive minifigures with unique dual-sided printing and character-appropriate details

Key Cons

✕Ball joint color visibility in light grey (shoulders, hips) – difficult to hide in final build
✕T-Rex toe clips are fragile and prone to popping off during posing

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Brick-built T-Rex allows for dynamic posing with one foot on the crushed explorer
✓Two complete Ford Explorers with excellent detail and durability
✓Four exclusive minifigures with character-specific accessories

Key Cons

✕T-Rex head cannot rotate or turn side to side—limited articulation
✕Obvious gaps in the T-Rex tail

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Investment score 90

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Value drivers

Jay's Brick Blog: The incredibly detailed and context-specific minifigures (rain-drenched Ian Malcolm and Alan Grant, mud-covered Lex and Tim Murphy with terrified faces) are a major draw, as are the first-ever minifigure-scale Ford Explorers.

Brick Bucks: Jurassic Park characters from first movie are rare and valuable

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Exclusive to LEGO.com / LEGO Stores (Direct to Consumer exclusive)

Brick Bucks: Target exclusive in United States

Resale

Jay's Brick Blog: Given comparison to the BTTF Delorean which sold out in less than 24 hours, this set is expected to be equally popular and likely to sell out quickly. Exclusive to LEGO.com/LEGO Stores.

Brick Bucks: Strong aftermarket potential; T-Rex is most sought-after dinosaur in theme; Target exclusivity limits supply

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Ian Malcolm

Alan Grant

Lex Murphy

Tim Murphy

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Night vision goggles in yellow
Comes in yellow for the first time, after making its debut in Series 16's Spy
Printed tiles for wheels on Ford ExplorersValue
The wheels use printed tiles, which were a nice surprise, and look incredibly accurate to the real thing
Printed tiles with Jurassic Park logos and Ian Malcolm quoteValue
Fantastic touch with LEGO Jurassic Park logos and a quote from Ian Malcolm
Buildable T-Rex dinosaur
main focal point with good detail; sought-after element of Jurassic World sets
Jungle background parts
creates authentic Jurassic Park scene atmosphere with broken fence elements
2×6 lime green tile
New recolor; used on vehicle sides

What Owners Say · summarized from 89 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love this iconic Jurassic Park diorama for its movie accuracy, intricate details, and satisfying build, but many are frustrated by LEGO's use of stickers instead of prints and report structural fragility issues.

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