T. rex (Creator by LEGO) – Dinosaur Toy Blog

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“HHHHRRRRRROOONNKKK!!! By no means worry, fellow dinosaur lovers, that’s not an actual megatheropod bellowing menacingly at you. No, it’s truly I, Dr. Bellasaurus rex, together with my devoted and pleasant companion, Tricerabeth!”

“Already informed you to not name me that, Doc. That is degrading sufficient as it’s!”

“Tut, tut, Beth, you probably did vehemently insist that you just have been worn and uninterested in donning holiday-themed attire for our annual vacation particular. And what a particular it’s! Immediately we will be reviewing LEGO Creator set 31151, T. rex!”

“Huh. That should be a file for the shortest named set we’ve ever reviewed, Doc. LEGO may have no less than referred to as it ‘Terrifying T. rex’ or ‘Terrific T. rex’ or ‘Tyrannosaurus rex‘ as a substitute.”

“However, it’s nonetheless an apt descriptor, Beth. And do you recall our second particular wherein we reviewed 31058, Mighty Dinosaurs? Effectively, this set is meant to be a significant improve of that one. It was launched in August 2024 and consists of 626 items. As you’ll be able to plainly see, nearly all of them are colored darkish inexperienced, olive inexperienced, darkish gray, and beige. There are additionally quite a lot of black, white, crimson, and brown items, and some in blue, pale inexperienced, and orange.”

“And like all Creator units, Doc, this set comes with directions for 3 totally different builds. Which means we’ve our work lower out for us—once more.”

“Allow us to then seize this undertaking by the horns, Beth!”

“Ohhh, you get an actual rimshot for that one, Doc.”

“Right here we have now our first construct, the well-known pterodactyloid Pteranodon. And whereas it actually doesn’t make the most of all of the items within the set, it’s by far the biggest LEGO pterosaur we have now encountered but. It will possibly stand to a peak of as much as 20 cm, has a size of 25 cm from the tip of its beak to the tip of its tail, and boasts a wingspan of 43 cm.”

“And it’s tremendous poseable, Doc. It’s bought ball joints on the decrease jaw, head, neck, elbows, ankles, and tail, hinged fingers, and ratcheting hips. The shoulders are on double ball joints, to allow them to flap up and down, however can’t rotate in any respect. Nonetheless, you’ll be able to put this man in every kind of flying poses, or have on all fours together with his wings folded up.”

“Accuracy, nonetheless, is somewhat missing. The legs and ft are significantly outsized (which helps with stability, thoughts you) and there are solely two seen toes, every with curved claws. The palms solely have two fingers, the invoice is just too quick, and the decrease jaw is wider than the remainder of the cranium. However, one can instantly inform that that is meant to symbolize Pteranodon.”

“And it’s completely a male with that large crimson and orange crest, Doc. So if you happen to’ve additionally bought the Mighty Dinosaurs set, you’ll be able to have a mated pair. Additionally, when you have a few of these round eye pieces helpful, you’ll be able to stick them on the massive one. It is a fairly darned enjoyable flyer, and it holds collectively good and agency too!”

“I heartily agree with you, my expensive Beth. However I worry we have now no time to linger. Allow us to now dismantle this construct and assemble the following one. And naturally, we can even must do the identical to the smaller set with the intention to evaluate them.”

“Yeah, yeah, story of our lives.”

“Effectively, this should convey a twinkle to even your cynical eye, Beth: a Triceratops! This construct makes use of significantly extra items than the Pteranodon, albeit nonetheless removed from all of them. And whereas it isn’t the largest brick-built ceratopsian in LEGO’s history, it’s nonetheless fairly sizeable at 31 cm in size and 13.5 cm tall on the prime of its frill.”

“Yeah, I do like this one, Doc. Actually cool how the snout has hole nostrils, how streamlined the torso is, and the way the legs and tail are fairly nicely proportioned. The pinnacle’s additionally a very good measurement, however it’s bought type of a cartoony look to it. Massive bulgy snout, puny decrease jaw, and puny forehead horns too. Actually, all three horns are the very same items that the small Tric makes use of!”

“Effectively noticed, Beth. As well as, the ft all have solely three digits and the eppocipitals on the frill are clearly incorrect. However this can be a Creator set, in any case, and there’s no level in dwelling an excessive amount of on such issues. What issues right here is that this construct is an general profitable and unmistakable rendition of the well-known three-horned face.”

“A number of articulation on it too, Doc. The decrease jaw is hinged and the top is ball-jointed. Can’t actually increase up or down, however it will possibly flip back and forth and rotate in both path. The shoulders and wrists are ball-jointed, the ankles are on restricted ball joints, the hips are ratcheted, and the tail is ball-jointed in two locations. And just like the Pteranodon, it holds collectively fairly darned nicely and might have the identical eye items tacked on.”

“Ah, however I’m afraid it will likely be holding collectively now not, Beth. Time now for the third, remaining, and largest construct of all of them!”

“I knew it. Right here we go once more!”

“And right here it’s, my expensive Beth, the titular Tyrannosaurus rex itself! Being the first construct, it makes use of the entire items within the set and is the biggest of the three. When standing in a horizontal pose with its head and tail straightened out, it measures almost 46 cm lengthy and stands 16 cm tall. Certainly, that is the second largest LEGO dinosaur we have now ever reviewed right here on the Dinosaur Toy Weblog after the monumental titan from T. rex Rampage.”

“It’s additionally bought essentially the most articulation of the three builds, Doc. The decrease jaw’s hinged, the top is on a ball joint, the neck ratchets on the base, the shoulders and wrists are ball-jointed, the fingers are hinged, the hips are ratcheted, the ft are on double ball joints, and the tail is ball-jointed in 4 locations. Oh, and the toes can unfold aside too. You may put this tyrant in every kind of cool poses, together with Hank’s mating display!”

“How pleasant, Beth! I’d additionally say that this T. rex has essentially the most spectacular detailing, which once more is comprehensible given that it’s the main construct. There are seen stripe patterns on the torso and the tail, and within the case of the latter, the stripes are asymmetrical. The again is nearly fully devoid of seen studs and has a triangular ridge operating down most of it. The tip of the tongue is curved upwards. And the curved claws, pointed enamel, and translucent inexperienced eyes surrounded by black give this theropod a most menacing mystique!”

“Yeah, and in contrast to these final two builds, this one can’t accommodate these goofy eye items, however it’s simply as nicely. Appears method cooler and scarier this fashion. And once more holds collectively fairly nicely.”

“However we might be remiss if we didn’t be aware that this T. rex has quite a lot of inaccuracies to it. The eyes are dealing with out to the perimeters versus ahead and there are far few enamel within the mouth. The torso is just too slim and the arms and ft are outsized. Though there are dewclaws, which is pleasant.”

“Yeah nicely, what are you able to do, Doc? Anybody can nonetheless see that it’s completely a T. rex. I don’t suppose anybody who buys this set goes to lose sleep over that stuff your talked about. And in the event that they do, then geez, loosen up already! It’s a LEGO set, dad gonnit, not freaking Beasts of the Mesozoic!”

“Temperance, Beth, temperance, although I share your sentiment. And see right here, this T. rex is an expectant dad or mum. There are two giant, white eggs in a easy nest comprised of bones and branches.”

“Effectively, that’s one approach to sneak within the components for the Triceratops’ horns, Doc!”

“So what’s your remaining verdict, my beloved and barbed Beth?”

“It is a completely superior set, Doc. The T. rex itself is palms down the very best of the three builds, however don’t get me flawed: the Triceratops and the Pteranodon are superior too! All three of them have been designed nicely, look cool, and are a great deal of enjoyable to play with. Nice improve to Mighty Dinosaurs, though method, far more expensive.”

“Certainly, this set usually retails for a minimum of $79.99 Canadian, though it actually helps when you have a LEGO Insiders membership and loads of gathered factors to make use of up. I don’t foresee anybody regretting their buy in any case. And I do hope that the following time LEGO releases a prehistoric-themed Creator set, it’s going to encompass genera apart from these three for a change.”

“Effectively, guess that wraps up this overview, Doc. You realize what which means.”

“Sure, I do certainly, Beth. We want to want all of you a heartfelt Season’s Greetings. And as at all times, we encourage our fellow dinosaur lovers to proceed to hunt enlightenment, unfold consciousness and compassion, and keep pleased and wholesome.”