Lego Dino

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Lego Dino
SubjectDinosaur
Licensed fromThe Lego Group
AvailabilityNovember 2011–December 2012
Total sets7[1]
CharactersJosh Thunder, Sue Montana, Tracer Tops, Chuck "Stego" Jenkins, Rex Tyrone, Driver, Pilot and Hero
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Lego Dino (stylized as LEGO Dino) was a Lego theme that was first introduced in 2011 after the discontinued Lego Dino Attack/Dino 2010 theme.[2][3][4][5][6][7] The theme was inspired by Jurassic Park film as well as various dinosaurs films. It was eventually discontinued by the end of 2012.

Overview[edit]

The product line focuses on the humans encountered resurrected dinosaurs in their natural habitat, similar to the Jurassic Park films.[2]

Characters[edit]

  • Josh Thunder: The descendant of Johnny Thunder and the leader of the Dino Strike team.[8][3][9]
  • Sue Montana: The dino fighter/catcher.[8]
  • Tracer Tops: Truck driver.[8]
  • Chuck "Stego" Jenkins: The member of the Dino Strike team.[8]
  • Rex Tyrone: The member of the Dino Strike team and explorer.

Construction sets[edit]

According to Bricklink, The Lego Group released a total of 7 Lego sets as part of Lego Dino theme.[1] It was discontinued by the end of 2012.[10]

In 2011, The Lego Group announced the seven sets was released in November 2011. The seven sets being released were Ambush Attack (set number: 5882), Tower Takedown (set number: 5883), Raptor Chase (set number: 5884), Triceratops Trapper (set number: 5885), T-Rex Hunter (set number: 5886), Defense HQ (set number: 5887) and Ocean Interceptor (set number: 5888).[11][12][13]

Ambush Attack[edit]

Ambush Attack (set number: 5882) was released in November 2011. The set consists of 80 pieces with 1 minifigure. The set included Lego minifigures of the Driver and Coelophysis dinosaur.

Tower Takedown[edit]

Tower Takedown (set number: 5883) was released in November 2011. The set consists of 136 pieces with 1 minifigure. The set included Lego minifigures of the Pilot and Pteranodon dinosaur.[12][13]

Raptor Chase[edit]

Raptor Chase (set number: 5884) was released in November 2011. The set consists of 259 pieces with 2 minifigures. The set included Lego minifigures of the Driver and Rex Tyrone. Also included Raptor dinosaur.[2][12][13]

Triceratops Trapper[edit]

Triceratops Trapper (set number: 5885) was released in November 2011. The set consists of 271 pieces with 2 minifigures. The set included Lego minifigures of the Driver and Tracer Tops. Also included Triceratops dinosaur.[12][13][14]

T-Rex Hunter[edit]

T-Rex Hunter (set number: 5886) was released in November 2011. The set consists of 480 pieces with 2 minifigures. The set included Lego minifigures of the Pilot and Chuck “Stego” Jenkins. Also included Pteranodon dinosaur.[2][12][13][14]

Defense HQ[edit]

Defense HQ (set number: 5887) was released in November 2011. The set consists of 793 pieces with 4 minifigures. The set included Lego minifigures of the Driver, Pilot, Josh Thunder and Sue Montana. Also included T-Rex, Raptor and Coelophysis dinosaurs.[2][12][13][15]

Ocean Interceptor[edit]

Ocean Interceptor (set number: 5888) also known as Pteranodon Chase was released in January 2012. The set consists of 222 pieces with 2 minifigures. The set included Lego minifigures of the Pilot and Hero. Also included Pteranodon dinosaur.[12][13][16]

Reception[edit]

In 2018, T-Rex Hunter (set number: 5886) was listed as one of the "Top 10 Best LEGO Helicopters Sets" by Lego fansite BricksFanz.[17]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "LEGO Systems Unveils 2012 Collection at American International Toy Fair". PR Newswire. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  2. ^ a b "A Look At LEGO…. Dino". Brickfanz.com. 5 February 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Before LEGO Jurassic World – Dino Attack". Brick Fanatics. 7 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Before LEGO Jurassic World – Dino". Brick Fanatics. 24 June 2018.
  5. ^ Farshtey, Gregory; Lipkowitz, Daniel; Hugo, Simon (2020-10-01). LEGO Minifigure A Visual History New Edition. Dorling Kindersley Limited. p. 117. ISBN 978-0-241-50202-0.
  6. ^ Herman, Sarah (2012-07-09). Building a History: The Lego Group. Grub Street Publishers. p. 182. ISBN 978-1-78340-804-7.
  7. ^ a b c d Farshtey, Gregory; Lipkowitz, Daniel; Hugo, Simon (2020-10-01). LEGO Minifigure A Visual History New Edition. Dorling Kindersley Limited. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-241-50202-0.
  8. ^ "Everything You Want to Know About LEGO Adventurers". bricknerd.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Lego Dino LEGO Sets". BrickEconomy. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  10. ^ "LEGO Dino 2012 Pictures". toysnbricks.com. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g "2012 LEGO sets: LEGO DINO pictures!". thebrickblogger.com. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g "Revisiting LEGO DINO from an AFOL's view". thebrickblogger.com. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  13. ^ a b "Dinosaurs return to LEGO with 2012 LEGO Dino sets [News]". brothers-brick.com. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
  14. ^ "The History of LEGO Dinosaurs: Bricks Before Time". firestartoys.com. 14 June 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  15. ^ "LEGO Dino 5888 Ocean Interceptor – Now Available". toysnbricks.com. 20 December 2011. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
  16. ^ "Top 10 Best LEGO Helicopters Sets". Bricksfanz.com. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2018.

External links[edit]

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