LEGO Jurassic Park T. rex Breakout 76956 review! Should've made it decades ago, but well done

[@_Pikalika_]

100$ is a lot, but comparing it to the Starwars sets, value vs price vs what you actually get I think it's a much better value But, JP is my all time favorite movie and I'll probably pay double for this set. still worth it

[@paulhawkins1514]

It really shows how overpriced the Star Wars dioramas are when compared to this

[@easytoremember8613]

Sad but true

[@Fishysalmon02]

I prefer the brick built T-rex. Having it be made with bricks just seems more in the spirit of lego creativity to me. Plus, articulation is always great. Also, the proportions look more like the t-rex from the movie than the molded one imo. So technically it looks more accurate to me

[@empatheticrambo4890]

It’s so wonderful to see a playscale brick built t-rex!

[@stuchly1]

I actually like the rex here, it's successful at being close in size to the molded version while still having a really nice shape and details. The only thing really bad about it is the neck articulation and the gaps in the tail.

[@anakinskywalker4325]

I do agree that both of the cars should've been fully built up or at least the one in the mud should've had some suggestion of an interior cuz in the scene from the movie when the tyrannosaurus is standing on the car and pushing it down into the mud both Lex and Tim are trapped inside the car and with this seat you can't really do that. I know it's not that big a deal and probably would've upped the price some more but for me that little attention to detail and accuracy would've been great. Other than that I think this set is phenomenal

[@callumpears1523]

Regarding only getting one spare even though the part was in 2 separate bags, I've noticed that with quite a lot of sets within the last couple of years. Even if multiple of a small part are used across several bags, you only get one spare.

[@cameronmcarthur4044]

Wish there were more jurassic park sets when I was a kid, the only LEGO franchise I would have been interested in outside of Star Wars.

[@rowancucanic]

I've been so excited for an in depth review of this set for so long! Glad to come back to see Jang isn't missing a beat :)

[@MichaelB-jw5po]

I think it's pretty reasonable that Lego didn't include an extra wheel for the destroyed Explorer. If they did that, then everyone would just complain that they didn't include the rest of the pieces to make a full second Explorer. After all, most people wouldn't have the extra pieces just lying around to finish the build if that wheel was included. I think it's much simpler for them as a company to just say "Here, you only get one complete car and one destroyed car, and that's what the set is." Of course, it would be nice to have the option to build a second explorer, but then the set would probably cost $120, and it's already expensive enough at this price.

[@tadhggoreyoneill13666]

I'm a big Jurassic Park fan and I need this!!

[@BrotherhoodWorkshop]

If the had included the parts to finish off the second car, this would totally be worth the price.

[@izer0z]

I love the zoom-in when he said "I am *not* sponsored by LEGO." Great emphasis and quite funny.

[@kentslocum]

As someone who is bothered when books in a series are different sizes, I can appreciate the frustration when a flipped Ford Explorer is not actually a flipped Ford Explorer.

[@MoonBro96]

I just built this set last night, and I gotta say it was a real treat as a huge JP fan to see all the small details. I think the Ford Explorer is a little off looking but I think it’s probably the best they could do. The T Rex was fun to build, and while the gaps in the tail are a little annoying, I think my biggest problem is that the face looks kind of goofy at certain angles. Overall though I think this set is a great value (especially compared to those Star Wars diorama sets) and it was probably the most fun I’ve ever had putting a set together

[@wasiimd]

I made a comment a few weeks ago about the moulded v lego dino, and now having built it, I would say 100% lego dino. The build experience was lovely, and I feel more attached to the set than I would with just having a mould. I also love the look, the number of studs v SNOT really works in my opinion; the designer did an amazing job! As for the set as a whole so far (I’ve yet to build the crushed explorer), the build has been fun and engaging. The dino was great but the explorer is my favourite part. Jurassic Park has been my favourite film since it came out when I was a kid, and my love for it is intense (I know the dialogue by heart etc.) This set just brought back so many memories as I’ve been going through, and I have loved the experience so far. I would highly recommend it to any fence sitting AFOL JP fans. Break through that fence (the power’s off) and get it, you won’t regret it. Looks great in person, will make a nice display piece. The instruction manual is peppered with scenes and info from the movie, and it’s cover is a nice touch.

[@Trebor008]

Putting in the molded T.rex takes me back to the LEGO Jurassic World game which I still think fondly of today. I would love to get the set and put in the parts and the ford explorers and my own parts to make a more detailed moc. Keep up the great work!

[@ManuSh4d0w]

Favorite scene from probably my favorite movie...I had to pull the trigger, 100 bucks is a lot but the set is a dream to me.

[@bricktheory]

I wasn't so sure about the price point from the pictures, but seeing in in scale next to you, it's bigger than I thought! I'm a huge movie buff so I think I'll have to pick this up eventually!

[@jeffyracks1463]

I just got this set and I replaced the neck hinge with a mixels ball joint for the T Rex, makes it so much more posable. Highly recommend it, don’t know why it wasn’t included!

[@TheNazreth]

As a JP fan, this set was a must have for me (it was a 1st day purchase, now just awaiting delivery). I only wish that the head would be on a balljoint and there was Donald Genarro minifig...

[@TBevill1231]

Just bought this at the Lego store yesterday. Currently working on the fencing as the next part of the set. I’m pretty happy with it so far. The undamaged Explorer is a gem! Detailing is fantastic on it and the T Rex was a fun build. Only complaint for me is too many stickers (which is a pain for me). But other than that I really can’t complain about it.

[@morimo11]

Love the flashlight in the back. Great detail

[@Zenlore6499]

Pretty weird that the flipped Ford is just NOT a car, but overall this seems pretty neat.

[@astralfrost6626]

You are my most trusted Lego reviewer.

[@stairmasternem]

Upside down car - pop off the dark bluish gray plate and it’s good storage for the extra hair, goggles, etc.

[@MinecraftWorld1954]

In the future, I would love to see a visitor center set

[@ironspider23]

I love ❤️ the review Jang keep up 🆙 nice 👍 LEGO videos and reviews!!!!

[@thepumpkin3203]

dang it’s only June and I already feel like making a Christmas list, stop being so cool lego.

[@hunter4229]

Might get this set soon. I like the brick built dino just because I personally buy Lego for the building experience. Everything is EVEN MORE expensive now in 2023 but for some reason this set is still at the same price so I might pull the trigger on it.

[@killjoy2467]

wow i remember when u did rc videos. wow glad to see ur still making content

[@empatheticrambo4890]

In terms of MOC potential, I think those muddy faces could be really good for a Batman moc as victims of Clayface!

[@matthewdenz1045]

I prefer Lego's pre-molded dinosaur figures as well but I think it was absolutely necessary to have this one be brick built in order to get the dynamic pose of it stepping on the Explorer.

[@cyrollan]

i LOVE this set! the T-Rex Rampage is still probably my favorite set, and this one is p cool too. it's no coincidence that the Jurassic Park themed sets are the best of the Jurassic World group

[@leg0liver194]

Smart final statement Jang! This scene is really released in incredible delay.

[@jbill4949]

Jang, love the review format which you have perfected, and really appreciate the honesty and expertise you bring to the table. Always enjoy your content. I do like the brick built T-Rex, but if it was a custom mold, I would of been happy with that too. It’s a 6 in one, half dozen in the other situation.

[@darthprime4916]

Huge Lego and JP fan, so no mater what this was a win for me. I’d love a Nedry-Jeep escape scene now! With that said, was little disappointed that we couldn’t get a full 2nd Ford Explorer build and my greenhouse, canopy window has a HUGE scratch in it… the T-Rex leaves a little to be desired. But what a beautiful shelf piece.

[@trujm2959]

Great review, Jang! As always! This will likely be the first year since I got back into seriously collecting and building LEGO in 2020 that I will be getting any Jurassic World sets; I love the new designs and molds for dinos this year! The debate between brick built vs molded dinos, or in this particular set the t-rex, I fall kind of in the middle like you, Jang. I also like the molded dinos, I like the way LEGO has designed and painted them. However, I also really like brick built animals, there is so much joy and satisfaction in making them and experiencing the final product. And when done well, they can look pretty fantastic. But for this set, I personally would have preferred the molded t-rex. Just because that mold for me is also so iconic and suitable for such a nostalgic set.

[@TeaGamingPanda]

Stumbled into the LEGO section after work (Target) and just happened to spot the last remaining one for the night and I couldn’t help, but snag it 😂

[@Bamboozlenoodle]

Is it me or is there a significant difference in brown colour of those plates representing the mud at 2:08? Look at the three most left plates compared to the ones more to the right. Feels like a different colour but I'm not sure if it is or if it's a quality issue?

[@Spidexx]

Jang: “This set is made for display not play” Me: “You underestimate my power!”

[@NovacaineRebelxx]

I hardly ever buy any other sets outside of Star Wars, but I saw this set on sale at Target for $80 and I actually really liked this movie growing up as a kid, so I decided to pull the trigger and buy this set, I haven’t built it yet, but this set looks awesome, I actually really like the brick built T Rex, the articulation that they were about to accomplish with that design instead of the molded design is actually really cool, the set looks far better with the brick built design.

[@danielmartin5063]

I think lego will do an ecto 1 sized Ford Explorer sometime soon

[@aarononeil9832]

I'd personally really like to see a revamp of the tactics/parts used for dinos and other large animals, namely coming up with a few smaller but still substantial chunks that can be put together to make for a potentially more possible toy, and ideally make them in a way that they can be a little more widely used among various different creatures to hopefully reduce the sheer size and specificity of most of the existing Dino pieces

[@jazzbee9857]

Really wish we got Gennaro in this set too, tho I kinda get why he was left out. Still need him and Muldoon to complete the main cast

[@Gzilla313]

The clever girl moment would make a great 2nd JP diorama set.

[@1zieske1]

I bought this for the new trans-blue quarter round tiles. It's nice that I can take them out of the set without really affecting the display

[@sirness998]

Never noticed the gundam kits behind you, really cool

[@KaninManeepairoj]

Play scale made into display purpose. Tough to decide if I want it as AFOL

[@hiddensquid7048]

Finally! I always wanted those cars in lego form.

[@normanpaschke52]

How about the T.Rex coming through the gate for a pose? ^^

[@sharkpigstudios505]

I absolutely love this set and just finished building it, and to my surprise I got an extra Tim hair piece 😂😂. The only thing that I would change about this is the T-rex head where it only goes up and down, and I personally would switch it out with those ball joint pieces.

[@WyattsPerspective]

if i wanted to put it on a baseplate how easy is it to remove the black base

[@wasiimd]

Compared to some Star Wars sets the price seems decent, especially with 4 exclusive figs and the brick built dino. A partial interior on the second would have been super nice, because Tim stays stuck inside the vehicle, he doesn’t make it out until the tree scene. I’m kinda glad this came out now because no way would I have been able to afford it as a kid, or convince my parents to fork out for it as a present! The moulded dino does look better in my opinion, but the lack of articulation would really hurt the displayability of the whole set.

[@bobgruner]

Did you mention the crush marks on the stickers for the overturned Explorer? I think it would have been nice for there to be a way to have the kids under the car, but I don't see how they could have managed it. Maybe someone will build a MOC of the bathroom where Donald Gennaro was eaten.

[@godofchaos6925]

I wish all Lego dinos were built like this, not just a 2 piece build with 4 studs on the back.

[@richterat83]

Add one vintage Sebulba leg from a pod racer set and BOOM, GOAT LEG

[@MrClassic.]

6:55 That's a great look indeed - at last a 6 wide car that fits 4 minifigs!

[@DaewooAirfryer]

Managed to pick this up for £70 very happy with that price

[@willspratt9044]

wow the t Rex looks better than I thought! still would prefer a molded one personally tho

[@jamesbarch9604]

I think the brick built t-Rex is better than the molded for this set since it matches the larger t-Rex with gate.

[@_RobertS]

I'm on the fence with this one. I was in the right dinosaur-liking age when the original movie came out, but I'm not a super fan. I might pick it up if I happen to run into it on a good discount. Maybe. But I can say that if it came with a specialized molded T-rex, I would definitely NOT buy it. That would make it loose a great chunk of the appeal. But that's just me.

[@jacobtamisari8570]

would it be possible to have a combination of brick built and molded t-rex? i think the articulation from the legs in the brick-built one is great, but the shape and design of the large parts for the molded one are also fantastic? maybe lego should start frankensteining large animal figures with brick built sections to get the best of all worlds.... or you know, give good articulation in the larger figures?

[@RoscoeWasHere]

I think the color printing issues can mostly be attributed to being printed on black, which is notoriously difficult to do, though I think they've gotten better over the years. But yeah, this set compared to the new Star Wars dioramas is just sad.. This thing is over a foot wide and comes with so much stuff compared to those.

[@Soldier_Beyond]

When I saw how much mandos N-1 star cruiser was and how much the dark troopers set was, I was like why? I get giving money to the license, but it still seems too much.

[@askmeaboutsugma]

I get that printing on black is problematic but I really don’t see why they don’t just print a layer of white prior to printing, aside from cost which isn’t really a good excuse for the Lego company.

[@JANGsLEGOreviews]

People have been printing light colors on dark for over a century. It's a known problem with known, easy solutions. LEGO itself has done good prints numerous times. They have the capability. When they do poorly, it's a choice.

[@dannygallagher9290]

@@JANGsLEGOreviews unfortunate because “only the best is good enough” for LEGO

[@RoscoeWasHere]

@@askmeaboutsugma They could just do a white torso with black printing, but I don't know why they did what they did. I'm hesitant to believe they do it just because they're lazy, there has to be a logical reason.

[@bowenlavalley3297]

I think we need way more Jurassic park based Lego sets the first 3 movies don’t get enough attention from Lego in my opinion

[@CherylKimberleylover]

wow can we get those 4 passenger setups in Lego City cars some time soon???

[@jadenross1808]

If I get this set, I would probably try to buy another explorer separately and use the number 4 sticker from the sticker sheets

[@Lordodragonss]

That T rex is amazing! I want to build one myself with posable head!

[@Eucep]

Weirdly the hands of the rex are more accurate then 99% of rex figures as the palms face inward rather then downward.

[@njacksonkc]

Do you use any techniques to apply stickers, such as window cleaner as described on Lego's website?

[@jonasfermefors]

First: I think the set looks very good. Second: I wish they had caught the scene when the kids were in the car so it would have half a roof and the kids still in the car.

[@killtheprinter]

Why is the red circle plate on the bottom? Is it supposed to represent a drip of blood?

[@foxmccloud7]

Way overdue, yet worth the wait.

[@rogerhalt3991]

$100 for the amount of 'stuffs' is not great but the nostalgia hits hard1

[@Tranquilityin2025]

I like the brick built dinosaur better. Thanks for the review. I love this set. Day 1 buy.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

I guess I would have gone somewhere in the middle on the T-Rex by going with a molded head but legs and tail that allow more articulation/range of motion

[@omalleycaboose5937]

I love this, this is the set I have wanted most since the introduced Jurrasic World, now maybe they could do a minifigure version of the gate. And also maybe they could do a diorama of the scene where they have the jeep looking cars looking up at a birckbuilt Brontosaurus

[@Bobafett316]

I’ve wanted the Explorer for so long and was a dream set, or piece of set, I’ve wanted, even if this was 150 I would buy it.

[@Fp15386]

In my opinion they should have molded a leg for the molded T. rex that was perched up so you could have the molded Rex perched up

[@BroughtCat]

The Ford explorer is so freaking nice and cool. I wish Lego can do more sets like those on their own (like speed champions but for normal SUVs and sedans).

[@DerrickAliyas]

Do you think they’ll make a creator expert JP Ford Explorer

[@williamchan4463]

Please do a review on the wing gundam

[@TH_BRICKS]

I think this set is a little bit expensive, but the car and brick build T. rex looks nice in my opinion, so I still think this is a cool set!

[@oneoftheoutcast9942]

My only issue is the rain printing off the figures I would’ve preferred normal figures primarily because it’s much cheaper than that other set I never got

[@LudovicHung]

I wonder which set the pre molded t-Rex figure is in?! Can anyone tell me?

[@larst4883]

As far as brick-built versus fully molded dinosaurs goes, I guess my main issue is the fact that they switch between the two approaches in different sets. I probably prefer brick-build overall, as it seems to invoke the essence of a building system like LEGO to a higher degree, but, honestly, I'm just a bit bothered by the contrast; it makes it seem like two different systems, when you get the same exact animal but using two completely different design philosophies depending on the set. I think this might just be a personal issue of mine though, and I do recognize that both directions have their own advantages and legitimate reasons.

[@Vadahann]

With this set being a display piece, the brick build T-rex was the way to go. The molded one is a bit too toyish. Strangely, I’m quite fine with the price. Of course, cheaper would have been better still, somehow it doesn’t feels overpriced. Edit: I think I got why the price feels right: while being a display piece there’s still a play value. I definitively could see a kid have some good fun playing with that set.

[@Jaytee.]

I thought the T-Rex in this set was going to be significantly larger than the moulded version, so to scale better with the tour vehicles. So seeing the two next to each other, and the size of the dinosaurs almost matching, surprised me. With that being the case, I think Lego should have gone with the moulded T-Rex because it's consistent with the line and looks much nicer with the set. If I pick this set up, I shall be swapping out Rexy.

[@D00M3R-SK8]

Do you have to apply the stickers yourself? Thinking about getting this, but I haven't built any Lego since I was a kid, I'm unsure what the kits are like now.

[@chadhryniuk420]

Hey there, which set is your molded t rex from? I'm trying to find it on bricklink. I like having the two options!

[@Hwan.421]

They need a set of the suv, the jeep and a few main characters. That’d be perfect

[@AllSaintsArmy777]

Great review

[@JacobPanda]

This set I will surely buy, one day..........

[@KongTheApe]

So just to be 100% it is playable just careful right?

[@natbarmore]

For a diorama/display: brick-built Dino. Though I’m just not a huge fan of the mostly-one-piece animals, period. It’s just not very Lego-like to me. I like specialized pieces to make them more life-like, but want them to actually be built, and thus more easily modified. The Elves dragons (and assorted other large-scale creatures) are about the perfect compromise, to me. CCBS would be another great way to have buildable but less blocky/square creatures. Or something like the specialized building pieces from the 2001 dinosaurs line, which I think is another happy medium between “completely brick-built” and “completely specialized molds”. If it were up to me, molded animals would be reserved for the smaller animals (minifig size and smaller) where building them is hard or impossible.

[@jeanchapleau]

Brick built T-Rex all the way ❤️👍👌🤘

[@inthetoyroom4life]

I was kinda hoping that they would make a way to have both fully assembled Jungle Explorers, but it seems like that "prop" crushed car as well as the wet, dripping, and muddy clothes this set supposed to be frozen in one singular moment.. it won't stop me from taking the existing JP minifigures from the previous couple sets and adding maybe another Explorer from a part out seller to make a more "complete" set. Also, just need some version of the jeep and we'll be all set, no pun intended lol

[@hoarder66]

They could have given us the molded T-Rex and then additional brick built legs. U should change the legs and see what it looks like

[@FossilBox]

As a lifelong mega fan of Jurassic Park and of Lego, and as someone who purchased this set... I would HUGELY prefer a molded dinosaur rather than brick built, and the extra budget being used instead toward making a fuller, more interesting environment

[@Skvalpenotta]

Mine was missing pieces :/ I ordered two big, collector sets from Lego and both were missing pieces. Never had that happen before...

[@0l3gb4l]

Finally Bought This Set in LocaL Legp Store at discount price of 30% off About 70 $ or Euro's 🥰🥰🥰👍