BETA
The experimental brick-built beasts of Dino 2010
The Dino 2010 theme (released as Dino Attack in North America) featured post-apocalyptic vehicles and giant, mutant-like dinosaurs. These creatures were built using specialized snap-together panels and light-up elements, moving away from traditional brick structures.
Chapter 1
Engineering a plastic Tyrannosaurus
Chapter 2
The history of LEGO paleontology
Chapter 3
Simulating prehistoric ecosystems with bricks
Chapter 4
The science of brick-built motion
Ch 2 · The history of LEGO paleontology
lego Snap brick bones together to discover how dinosaur skeletons supported prehistoric giants.
lego LEGO House Dinosaurs
Three giant dinos roaring in Billund, built from DUPLO, System, and Technic bricks!
lego A fan-designed LEGO Ideas set brought museum-quality dinosaur skeletons to shelves in 2019.
Fun Fact
First LEGO dinosaur: The very first LEGO dinosaur was actually a green brick-built dragon from the 1993 Castle theme, which paved the way for prehistoric beasts.
lego In 2005, LEGO experimented with building large dinosaurs out of specialized Technic and biomechanical parts.
Glossary
paleontology (noun)
The branch of science concerned with the study of fossilized plants and animals. In 2014, LEGO represented this science by releasing a female researcher minifigure in the Research Institute set.
The branch of science concerned with the study of fossilized plants and animals. In 2014, LEGO represented this science by releasing a female researcher minifigure in the Research Institute set.
Quiz
What was the alternative, action-oriented name for the Dino 2010 theme in North America?
Quiz
What feature of modern LEGO Jurassic World dinosaur figures allows kids to create custom hybrid creatures?