surrideo Posted November 23, 2011 That's my kids Dino haul arrived from the US and it escaped customs. Not sure how yet, must be how my friend has declared it on the packaging. Brilliant value and christmas from my kids side all wrapped up, sorry for the pun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Builder Posted November 23, 2011 Yep more reviews from me once I get all the photos edited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rumble Strike Posted November 23, 2011 Masked, can you review the Triceratops one (5885) next as Darkdragon did a great review of the Raptor Chase set already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Builder Posted November 24, 2011 Masked, can you review the Triceratops one (5885) next as Darkdragon did a great review of the Raptor Chase set already? Yep I'm already half done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondback Posted November 24, 2011 The chopper in that T-rex set (not HQ) looks like a pretty good representation--from what I've seen from the front photos, need some of the tail and tailboom to be sure--of a Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe/Skycrane, now rebranded "Erickson Aircrane". (Trivial note: Erickson's dirty little secret is that they're presenting refurbished Sikorskys as if they were brand-new aircraft...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Nut Posted November 24, 2011 Have somebody stuck on the Triceratops horn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Builder Posted November 25, 2011 If all goes well the review should be up tomorrow. All of the pictures are edited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted November 25, 2011 I've only got two smaller sets at the moment, but this theme is shaping up to be my favorite theme, surpassing Alien Conquest and Pharaohs Quest. The dinos are...awesome! Those new guns are cool, and the minifigures are awesome, as well. The olive green suited guy, which I believe we get three of, the dude in black(triceratops). The vehicles to boot. Doesn't help either that my favorite color is yellow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
collectorofthings Posted November 26, 2011 ok, my dad checked the lego store again. Aparently the lego store wont have the dino sets until late december early january he mentioned a date but he forgot it (he said the twenty something) which isnt much to go on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETAV8R Posted November 26, 2011 I was in a local LEGO store last week and they had all the dino sets other than the small airplane set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aethersprite Posted November 26, 2011 Hmm, which shop is the Pteranodon Chase an exclusive of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ka.lego Posted November 26, 2011 Really loving this theme. The dinos are pretty amazing. I don't have a Pteranodon, but of the rest, each head comes off and is connected to the body by a Technic style pin. (Only exception being the tiny raptor-looking green one from the Dino Defense set whose head is connected to the body...a single piece.) Oh, the MOC possibilities. I've been waiting to see the inevitable flood of dino mechs. Haven't seen anything completed yet (any leads?), so I started on one last night. Couldn't resist. Who knows if I'll finish. Enjoy. (Sorry if this is the wrong place...I'm showing it not to "show-off" the MOC per se, but moreso to show an example of the new dino pieces in "the wild" and how they can be connected to other pieces.) On a related note, finally got a chance to build the copter from T-Rex Hunter I picked up two weeks ago, and I have to say I love it. Simple but effective design with some cool playability. (I particularly appreciate the harness to lift the T-Rex.) I did get Dino Defense but I'm not too interested in taking the time to build it, for what it's worth. Don't get me wrong...it does look like a fun / great set, but just a little big for my current work space and I know I'll just end up taking it apart anyway. I really just wanted the dinos and pieces. BUT the other two sets (Triceratops Trapper & aforementioned T-Rex Hunter) I got and have built are brilliant vehicles, the best in the series imho. Actually, I think they're some of the best I've seen in a while, but I'm seemingly easier to please compared to some of the critics I've seen on here. I have to say, between this theme, Alien Conquest, and Pharaoh's Quest, TLG's non-licensed action themes have been pretty fantastic lately. Being a fan of bulky yellow construction City vehicles (like these), Dino 2012 is a welcome theme, with its combo of this style vehicle and the dino action. Quirky and fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Malfoy Posted November 27, 2011 TLG has messed up the description of Dino Defense HQ, but in our favor: it gives us some information about the one Dino set not released yet. Protect the Dino HQ and send the dinos running! Emergency! A vicious pteranodon is attacking one of our heroes on his jet boat and needs rescuing. Zoom down in the swift Ocean Interceptor, fire the net and capture the flying dino before he grabs his prey. Includes 2 hero minifigures and pteranodon dinosaur. •Includes 2 hero minifigures and pteranodon dinosaur •Vehicles include Ocean Interceptor and jet boat •Features rotating propellers, opening cockpit, net shooter and flick missile •Fire the net shooter! •Load the jet boat onto the Ocean Interceptor! •Measures over 11” (27cm) long and 10” (25cm) wide •Pteranodon measures over 4” (10cm) long and 7” (17cm) wide •Jet boat measures over 1” (2cm) wide and 2” (5cm) long See it for yourself:LEGO messed up AGAIN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted November 27, 2011 TLG has messed up the description of Dino Defense HQ, but in our favor: it gives us some information about the one Dino set not released yet. Yes, they gave the wrong info, but isn't it just describing this set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkBrick Posted November 27, 2011 Hmm, which shop is the Pteranodon Chase an exclusive of? Toys R Us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aethersprite Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Good to know the little boat can fit onto the plane itself, I was wondering if that was the case. Edited November 27, 2011 by Lockon Stratos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyichir Posted November 27, 2011 My brother and I checked the LEGO Store in Paramus, New Jersey today, and they had the Dino sets in stock. They also had the HQ built and on display, and I have to say I'm very impressed with those Dinos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Nut Posted November 27, 2011 Woodfield Mall has the sets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted November 27, 2011 Can someone confirm that TRU has the plane set? Last time I was there, I don't remember seeing it, they had every other Dino set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ka.lego Posted November 27, 2011 Can someone confirm that TRU has the plane set? Last time I was there, I don't remember seeing it, they had every other Dino set. I had the same experience. Maybe it's just not available yet. My local TRU had all but that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surrideo Posted November 28, 2011 Its great seen reviews for the four sets Ive got my kids for Christmas. Hopefully see one for the Helicopter set soon, pick that up in January when they hit the UK stores The TRU exclusive set doesnt appeal as much to me, not to say my kids may want it to complete the wave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) I had the same experience. Maybe it's just not available yet. My local TRU had all but that. Well, maybe it isn't an exclusive to TRU...or it hasn't been released yet, which would be strange. Once again, can anyone confirm this being a TRU exclusive? I'm going to Target tomorrow, I'll check there. Edited November 29, 2011 by Legocrazy81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Sorry...iPad went screwy on me. Edited November 29, 2011 by Legocrazy81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Final Exit Posted November 29, 2011 Has anyone seen these in the UK yet? It's going to be a long wait for them :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earl grey Posted December 2, 2011 lego and dinosaurs are the love of my life. Dino is surely to be my new favourite lego theme! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
