On the 1st of January 2025, only two sets were released from the LEGO Jurassic World theme of 76967 Little Eatie: T. rex and 76969 Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops Skull. However, with a brand new film of Jurassic World Rebirth coming to cinema in July, we expect plenty of brand new locations, brick-built dinosaurs and detailed Minifigures in the themes summer wave. But today LEGO has officially revealed the theme's latest D2C model, launching on the 1st of March 2025.
This brand-new D2C in particular is 76968 Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus Rex which includes a total of 3,145 pieces retailing for $249.99 / €249.99 / £219.99. As you can see from the official images, the 18+ model is somewhat similar to LEGO Ideas 21320 Dinosaur Fossils. The set is designed as a museum-style display model featuring lifelike skeletal details and a buildable display stand with an exclusive golded Jurassic Park 18+ printed information plaque.
Unlike 21320 Dinosaur Fossils, 76968 recreates a much larger skeleton version of a Tyrannosaurus Rex in tan/light beige. The overall model measures 105 cm long and 33 cm high. The head of the T.rex is very similar to last year's first Dinosaur Fossil set of 76964 Dinosaur Fossils: T.rex skull. Of course, the 9+ model only replicates the skull in brick-built form compared to 76968 which includes the whole body in a much more detailed, fragile form replicating one of the world's most iconic dinosaurs.
As the set is a part of the LEGO Jurassic World theme, 76968 has some subtle and rather not nods to the blockbuster franchise. The mighty brick-built Tyrannosaurus Rex is based on the dinosaurs' appearance throughout the many different Jurassic Park and World films but in particular references the original film. This is especially the case as two Minifigures of Dr. Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler are included and can be displayed on the very detailed and creative display stand.
76968 Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Set Name - Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Set Number - 76968
Age Range - 18+
Piece Count - 3,145
Price - $249.99 / €249.99 / £219.99
Release Date - 1st March 2025
76968 Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus Rex releases on the 1st of March 2025 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 76968 in just a weeks time? What are you looking forward to most in 2025 about the LEGO Jurassic World theme? What other Jurassic Dinosaurs do you want to see in this 18+ Dinosaur Fossil form? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
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