LEGO Jurassic Park Brachiosaurus Discovery 76960 review! A new sauropod at long last & great Jeep

[@joevictor53]

I'm looking forward to getting this set (when it goes on sale) but I'm so annoyed that they didn't give the brachiosaurus movable legs. That's my only real complaint. One of the most iconic parts of that scene is the dinosaur standing on its back legs to reach the tree. They even have to pose it in that weird way on the box for that scene where it's basically hovering in a way that it can't in real life. You were making a new dinosaur so why not go all out with it

[@storm5936]

True, the brachio was on it's hind legs, it is sad that I can remember this scene so damn well

[@HEMAYATC]

100% agreed. Movable legs would have also gone a long way towards mitigating the lack of flexibility in the neck.

[@owene2530]

They're too cheap. If they gave it working legs they'd be making 4 brand new molds, and as of late lego hates when they don't get to cut corners

[@Gzilla313]

Spared some expense

[@Tiishen]

Not that I'm defending the lack of articulated legs, it definitely would have been a good feature, but I'm thinking it was simply a cost-saving measure Like, making the legs movable would require two (just hind legs) or four (all legs) additional new molds. We know Lego designers have some kind of limit on making new molds. So seems like that could be the cause

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

I just wish they included the kids’ minifigs. The set’s basically two scenes in one, which is a great idea, but the second scene is difficult to recreate with two of three characters missing.

[@vincentwiddershoven2122]

You read my mind. As soon as i saw the minifigure line up i whas like: where are the kids. Or... is this the scene where they just started the tour and saw the dinos for the first time... if that is the case, why the platform on the tree? 😁

[@Howlox]

What? Is this not just the scene where they see the sauropod for the first time?

[@kibavee3295]

The Triceratops set in this wave is like that too! You get Ellie the dung pile and Malcolm, but no park ranger guy. And I know they can't have everyone, but a big part of the sick Triceratops scene was that park ranger guy. Unless I'm getting my scenes wrong, it's been awhile since I've last seen the film

[@alanchavez5962]

As a dinosaur lover, I am actually really pleased with the Brachiosaurus. The legs and neck gap are a letdown, but the shaping is really nice. It looks a lot like a real Brachiosaurus (or Giraffititan). The stance is amazing, perfectly capturing it's taller front limbs. There's currently some debate over where its nostrils were, so it's cool that they didn't include a print or suggestion for those. It's not a very mobile figure, and works more like a statue, but it's impressive. Way better than our last big lego herbivore, Therizinosaurus.

[@SenseiBricks]

I love the look of the brachiosaurus. Definitely the selling point of the set. Hopefully they improve the neck system as time goes on.

[@HORRIOR1]

The neck I do not mind, but I would have wanted some posability in the legs.

[@pierre-luco9056]

With the massive profit Lego make each years, I feel they are more and more complacent with the quality of product they deliver versus the cost they are asking

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

LEGO should have done a better job with the back of the tree and the Brachiosaurus (better neck, movable legs).

[@drzander3378]

The dinosaur's half-cut neck is not the design standard I expect of LEGO. It's inexcusable. Action figure manufacturers solved the problem of seamless joints that could hold their position decades ago.

[@falx88]

Man I agree. But actually Lego didn't have to solve anything. They already had a decent solution with their 2001 brachiosaurus which they could have improved upon. That one has no gaps. Both the neck and tail can move up and down. Has more rotation points and even movable legs. But I guess they wanted to reuse the joints used in other dinosaurs and save on costs.

[@owene2530]

They put it there so it could bend its neck downward. Lego is very stubborn about changing their system so if they made it seamless and fully articulated they'd probably have to design a new joint system. I don't disagree it looks terrible, but I think lego needs to stop calling their products quality, because they're leaning into the fact that kids don't care about perfection too much, even when they're designing sets intended for adults 😂 they've made a shift in their methods but they won't make the shift in their marketing to match their new standards

[@andrewglidewell2699]

We’re those made of building blocks ?

[@Lordodragonss]

But here it needs to be connected with OTHER dino heads.

[@Robotfan987]

And yet McFarlane and Hasbro still don't know how to cut joints in 2023.

[@thatguythatdoesstuff5899]

I think the neck should be built in like on a lego horse and the rear legs should be movable. Alse Ellie Sattler's legs might as well be just regular tan legs if they're gonna print them like that.

[@RobertSmith-tu7rl]

i see the brachiosaurus being very expensive in the future.

[@Carboxylated]

Which is why i picked up 4 of this set. Th Brachie going to be a hot seller after this retires

[@jims7044]

Ikr but I’d be surprised if it doesn’t appear in another set years in the future.

[@BestNameCouldThinkOf]

​@@jims7044 unless it does a goat!

[@skyborne80]

Considering one of the cooler parts of the brachiosaurus scene in Jurassic Park was when she reared up on her hind legs to reach a higher branch, it's unfortunate that there's no limb articulation.

[@Dr1fto]

Its $135 in New Zealand, i do like the jeep, ill probably buy all 30th anniversary as a collection

[@Miyakans]

$150 at full retail.

[@dinomation]

I’m so excited that we’re finally getting a brachiosaurus in a set, and this is definitely the set I’m most excited about!

[@HomerSimpson-tv5yu]

That Jeep is amazing! I’ve loved those since I saw the movie as a kid

[@nodakshak]

Neck could’ve been better, but I think it looks great and it comes with a Jeep. Very happy lego JP fan here :)

[@ThatJaymsWisdom]

I don't mind neck gap too much given that this makes it playable but it's a real shame there is no articulation at the legs. Even if only on one set that would make a huge difference.

[@Dodds57]

Really thankful for Barnes & Noble’s membership program allowing me to drop this price to $62 before tax. That made a big difference for me. 10% off discount & $10 of rewards saved up for this express purpose. My manga addiction paid off.

[@Howlox]

I can't join in on the excitement for this brachiosaurus. I have the OG "Dinosaurs" one that you showed in the video; it was one of my favourite toys as a kid. If Lego can make a sauropod with poseable legs more than 20 years ago, they have no excuse to no do so today( I know it might be difficult and it would up the price but still.) People here are commenting saying they hope they will get an updated version soon with more poseability. Why would Lego design a new sauropod any time soon? This will be the sauropod mold for the next 10 years I bet. They should have done it right first go, I must say.

[@Benjamin0119]

I always thought the Brachiosaur in the movie was more blue, but it doesn't look bad like this. That gap in the neck is very unfortunate. Lack of articulation is especially odd, since this set contains the iconic scene of the Brachiosaur rearing up to get the top leaves on the giant tree. It's good the tree was included. You could recreate the scene with Grant and the 2 kids when the Brachiosaur comes up to the tree, though the kids aren't included here. By the way, I could swear there was a shot of Elie grabbing the leaf off a plant as they drive by (which was also an extinct species brought back,) but I can't ever find the scene in the movie, even in the theatrical aspect ratio. I figured it just got cut off in my old VHS copies. Maybe it was from a trailer or something.

[@defenderprime8046]

It's super great to finally get a Brachiosaurus ! But I guess they are gonna have to rework this dino, if it's even possible to make a fully articulated Brachiosaurus like the T-Rex. And the nostagia factor for this set is also through the roof, seeing that Brachio for the first time on screen! Thanks for the review, Jang!

[@Grinningink]

I am so excited for this set and to finally have a long neck dinosaur! The final product feels lackluster, but I am glad they made it. Great as always, thanks Jang!

[@BvelociraptorProductions]

She was always my favorite as a kid, and now that she has been made for a Jurassic Park set, she's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

[@awdtw]

I am loving the duplo inspired dinosaurs.

[@megamuffin15]

Thanks for the minifigure size comparison. I had no idea the dino molds were actually that big.

[@marcch72]

I like this set. The Brachiosaurus could have been done better but i like that we actually got one at all. The jeep also looks great but wish there were optional stickers to make the other Jeep

[@HEMAYATC]

I’ve been looking forward to this review so much!!😊😊😊

[@asc3nded397]

I really would love to get that jeep to add to my LEGO movie car collection but I just personally don’t know if I can justify the 80$ when half the set is the big tree that I really dislike the look of. (I know there are cars in the other sets of the wave but this is the one I like the look of the best personally).

[@EvolutionSquare]

When we first heard they were making a Brachi, I was SO excited and I can't pretend that the actual figure doesn't hugely disappoint me. The gap at the neck is horrendous and could have been solved by a different joint which would not have allowed for neck rotation, only up and down but that's all that was needed. On top of that the complete lack of posability in the legs. Final nail in the coffin is the tree build that comes with the set. It's most of the piece count but it's inexcusably ugly imo. Most LEGO trees I'm not a fan of but it's just the result ofthem using as few pieces as possible. The reasoning behind that is understandable, even though it sadly leads to meager looking trees. But this tree has a substantial piece count, so it could/should have been good. I got the three smaller sets, but this one and the Visitor Center I hope to maybe get at a discount one day.

[@AkaAkoVT]

Looking at it as a baobab tree really helps it I think.

[@IVIuggle]

If the neck joint had been hidden between the fron shoulders this would have looked much much better. Love the Jeeps in these JP sets!

[@patrickgillies5392]

Jurassic park is one of my favourite movies

[@siskavard]

Appreciate your level-headed reviews

[@SaturnCanuck]

I think it looks great! The Jeep is the highlight. I do like the shelf on the tree so if you get other Mini-figs you can recreate other scenes.

[@greenhill004]

The fact the brachiosaurus doesn't have movable legs is the biggest LEGO failure since Vidiyo.

[@bricksalad_]

Great review as always, I would love to see some of the new city sets though.

[@user-lynKx]

that's a HUGE lego animal!!

[@empatheticrambo4890]

I like the facial expression on the Dino!

[@frollothewhite]

Here in the Netherlands this set (in fact all JP sets) were discounted 20% upon launch. However, I still was not happy about all the spruce marks on so many pieces! They are especially noticeable on the brachio and on most black parts. This spruce problem is getting worse with every season, I feel.

[@warrennewman5325]

Looks awesome great review

[@herowither12354]

I'm fine with the neck. I am not fine with the legs.

[@WelshRaptor367]

Great video. The only thing I'd add to this set is the other jeep from this scene. From uk

[@117johnpar]

I could engineer a fix for that gap as well as allow it to go further down. Would be more expensive, but making that hollow neck have a moveable/retractable chunk that sat flush with the base but pushed into the hollow cavity would allow full range and clean up the slice. Wouldnt be much of a modification to the piece either. Its nice to see those extra bits of effort when they happen in the company. But I get why it doesnt and cant always happen.

[@hanzocloud]

The huge gap on the neck was an instant eewwwww for me when I first saw it. This video confirms that it’s also noticed by mr jang so it means it’s a legit concern

[@bradpattinian4875]

Is it me of does JANG sound like Bob Ross? Happy little Lego block.

[@prokesuk]

You can fit a figure on each of the running boards. Adds to the excitement as they are trying to outrun a t-rex.

[@jims7044]

I hope they do a large scale Jurassic park jeep in the future

[@vampiresquid74]

You know its a good set when, as somebody that detests the jeep wrangler, is buying it for the jeep

[@colorado_offroad_lv]

I wish the dinosaur mold was better, but it and the jeep are the only reason I'll be buying this set! 😅

[@mastertrolley669]

i really like the brachio i just wish it was the tan and brown color from the movei but thats for the accruacy otherwise its great

[@ingenhunter15888]

The T.rex also has this gap in the neck for articulation and it looks very good, I don't see how it's annoying for the Brachiosaurus if the rendering is just as good? In any case, its design is excellent, very faithful to that of the film, second place after the velociraptor.

[@NAPalm2112]

When you do the other jeep in this line, can you do a side by side? It is so weird that there are so many difference between them

[@meowritz]

you can fit two people in the back of the jeep if they face eachother when yoou remove the slopes

[@dazblue5515]

Great to have the Brachiosaur... but disappointed Lego didn't give us articulated legs

[@josephharrison5639]

The jeep tired still kinda throw me off, it just doesn’t look right. I’d modify it to put the tires narrower. I think that’d solve the problem with the running board too

[@EvanMoon]

I think I know this guy. This guy is really neat

[@leeprice2849]

The Brachiosaurus is a big miss by Lego. No leg joints and the neck is terrible. That old system they used for a few years is superior. Especially the Elephant and the Dewback. Just feels more like lego.

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

My fave part is the tree

[@rexcadral3468]

While toylike, it immediately gives the impression of the MacGyver era jeeps. TBH if they made it standalone, I would buy it! I would like to see it with narrower tires though, I don't think the design would suffer much.

[@TheLegoJungle]

Getting some duplo vibes from the body. It’s too smooth, blobby, blocky. It’s too big a dinosaur to leave unarticulated. Imagine if the rex was unarticulated, they’re similar in size.

[@rhino202]

The jeep looks neat. I've seen better looking jeep MOCs for sale at much higher price point, so this whole set (while expensive) is not too bad. Idk who looked at that neck and thought it should be shipped out that way

[@moonbear7496]

I was gonna take it easy on my Lego spending for the rest of 2023... Lack of space etc. Then Lego goes on the offensive and comes out with SO MANY fun sets within months of each other! Im just hoping I will still have rent money by the time 2024 rolls around. ;)

[@Lordodragonss]

Got it day one. I already see this set selling very well even with this price. I am sad the legs dont move. We know they could stand on 2 legs to attack and stomp like elephants do. I love the jeep the most though from this set!

[@ggoblin284]

Ellie Sattler appears in four out of the five sets. Her dual molded legs are currently in production because they appear in an Avatar set so I wonder why they don't appear here

[@memoseven4652]

I wish the Jeep was a speed champions set, so it was more accessible. I get it's part of the set but I'm not excited at all for a Lego tree lol

[@armoredplacoderm]

Making custom neck joints or a recessed joint inside the body would mean the parts are no longer compatible with the other dinosaurs for the mix and match DNA system.

[@Lordodragonss]

Also the neck gam is not that bad if you put the neck "on the middle click"

[@Dreadwolf3155]

sauropods FTW

[@DeviantDragonFurry]

With the studs on the back of the Dinosaur. I'm just waiting for someone to make a Dino Riders model.

[@user-jd5ls1ro9o]

Any chance these will go on sale before they retire?

[@ThatJaymsWisdom]

I really like this set and, given the price : volume-of-stuff, the price isn't too bad. I'm just not sure I want to spend that amount for a tree...

[@ejhproductions1]

For the price I’d really like Lex and Tim to be in this to be in the tree with Alan

[@KRONIK2800]

$80 is crazy for this small set should be half that maybe $40

[@owene2530]

They shouldve just given ellie the legs from dr Augustine, werent those made for sattler to begin with?

[@relicthominoid]

In my opinion, the 'pure Lego' portions of these, the lab in the other set and the jeep are neat and the figures are great, but the dinosaurs (arguably the biggest draw to some) appear to be devolving, or at the very least the execution of them, the T. rex lacks the teeth printing that (unless I'm mistaken) most if not all of that style of Lego T. rex have had - which might be a nitpick, but it seems like something that shouldn't happen to a premium 'this set is expensive because of this' item. Likewise the entire joint setup of the Brachiosaurus is strange, I understand that this is a Lego dinosaur, and that there might be a good reason for the lack of leg articulation (which is a shame given how iconic the scene is) but the neck is just a big meh, if they needed to sacrifice so much aesthetically then at least it could/should've had more articulation. It all somewhat reminds me of the Indoraptor parts being recycled for the much different looking Therizinosaurus/Baryonyx, where I do understand that the costs and effort needed to make new, solid and functional (but very specialized) pieces are a risky or just complicated move, but from Lego I'd hope for at least a bit more of that extra effort (like their fantastic Triceratops figure) if you get what I mean.

[@DavidDarnes]

Something must have been wrong with the old design for the dinos with the hinges inside the torso. Maybe they broke too easily? Who knows, I have the whole dino set somewhere 😅

[@Zenlore6499]

Not loving the saur, but the tree and Jeep are nice!

[@Lordofbluebricks]

cool

[@BestShifty]

The pricing difference for the currencies is up to 16% which is absurd.

[@memoseven4652]

I want this mostly just for the Jeep :(

[@airborneace]

Not sure the brachiosaurus is the most interesting thing here, I want the Jeep

[@ungabunga6735]

My only complaint is it doesn’t stand so I cannot achieve the iconic pose that introduces the first dinosaur we see in the movie!

[@MoonBro96]

This almost seems worth it for just the Jeep alone

[@JackSmith-ns1uq]

So the body of the brachiosaurus could be used for a Mumakil if we get a LotR playscale wave… just sayin’.

[@ent66]

Why the Dino legs no move?

[@louisbogli1804]

1:44 to be fair, I don’t think a real Brachiosaurus could lower his head more. Their neck was stiff and probably not that articulated.

[@karrde593]

Fast forward 3 months.. i have this set. The jp theme is the only theme i reasonably disagree with jang's conclusions. As a jp fan, that set is so perfect. All the components, even the minfigs are a perfect combination, the whole set is absolutely worth getting. Pricing however, not so much. Its an odd set, i don't like how the pricing its making me feel, it feels like they've made as much "stuff" as possible, while using the smallest amounts of parts possible, it feels like a fully covered piece of toast with very thin, perfectly applied butter. So you could justify somewhere close to the rrp, but from the substance of the lego pieces, you won't feel good about passing it, even though you can pass it.

[@storm5936]

Alan needed a different face for this specific scene, he needed a shocked face at seeing a living brachiosaurus for the first time ever, that moment in the movie is iconic with just how stunned Alan is at this sight, cockiness is just not right here.

[@nikerailfanningttm9046]

That Jeep looks more like a model from LEGO Indiana Jones (videogame series) to be honest. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@topgun9686]

i kinda want this just for the Brachiosaur just to shove it the face of Fallen Kingdom

[@allonewordcaps]

Great video 😊

[@Starwars956]

80$ in my opinion definitely isn’t bad considering the intensely large pieces for the brachiosaurus and the cost of inflation possibly added on 🤷

[@ShadowMasterBearer]

It's just a huge chunk of plastic and then a neck

[@Leocont51]

And about 140 in Australia lol

[@Skvalpenotta]

I want this mostly for the jeep and figures, but it cost 110$ in my country -3-

[@airborneace]

They could do a fairly cheap, standalone JP Jeep and they would sell like hotcakes

[@banthafutter4779]

tree looks so weird

[@ogvaluedspy4918]

I wouldn’t even have minded if they used the same model that they used in the Lego Jurassic park game even if they sold him by it’s self for like $40 at least it was massive and had the articulation so wtf is this that we got

[@octobotimus]

Anyone else getting the feeling that the keep is too low/flat?

[@mickeymoff]

We are getting more preformed trees and leaves in different colors, which is great, but they really should improve on their built up trees. The dinosaur is really really poor. As a person who likes dinos and nature I find the car the best thing here. Weird

[@davidholman6709]

Give me brick built dinos any day over these figures. These feel like Playskool not Lego.

[@Spr1zz]

Other company beside LEGO can do better the more expensive they become the more the hobby will not be as common I feel because of the price and the people we resell LEGO for mass amounts of cash LEGO does a good job but they should make there products better Dinosaurs and many other sets but LEGO does what they want

[@pathowgate2544]

I don’t care about the neck. Far enough to the point that I didn’t even notice that it would be seen as an issue for people