LEGO Dino

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When it comes to the best toys 2012, it’s hard to think of a better combination that dinosaurs and LEGOs. Both beloved by kids of all ages, the pairing is one that’s certain to be a hit. We’ve compiled the best of the bunch and as you’ll see, it’s easy to understand why these made the list.

LEGO Dino Sets

Dino Defense HQ: The LEGO dino HQ needs defending. This set includes everything that’s needed to defend the base. Four hero figures and three dinosaurs can be strategically placed to keep HQ safe. There’s also a helicopter and car at your disposal. The gates on the HQ actually open for extra fun, and a moving crane with net can save heros in trouble or catch dinos on the loose. Flick missiles, a communications center, lab, and a land pad for the helicopter are also included. With so many moveable parts, this is a set that can really be customized for an infinite number of battles.

T-Rex Hunter: This LEGO dino set comes with 2 hero figures and a T-Rex who stands over 6 inches tall. There’s also a helicopter with rotating blades that comes with hook, harness, guns and four missiles to help the heroes take the Rex down from the sky. Alternatively, they can hop in their scout vehicle which comes with a trailer for taking them once they’ve caught him, and binoculars to spot him from a far. Once they find the T-Rex, they can use the included tranquillizer weapons to stun him into submission. This set brings ton of hunting fun to kids.

Ocean Interceptor: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to catch the Pteranodon and to keep the hero safe! This LEGO dino set includes a vicious Pteranodon who is trying to attack the hero on his jet boat. The Ocean Interceptor is here to save the day. Complete with a net to trap the dinosaur, the boat is your only hope. The set comes with two heroes, one dinosaur, a jet boat, and the Ocean Interceptor. Once the dinosaur is captured, the jet boat can be put on the deck of the Ocean Interceptor for safe travels back to shore.

Triceratops Trapper: Trap that Triceratops! This set comes with all you need to set up exciting battles between the Triceratops and the heroes. Two hero mini figures are included. Perhaps one can be caught and the other can save him, or they can work together to track down the Triceratops. There are also two flick missiles and two tranquillizer weapons to stun him once he’s been caught, and of course there’s a truck to transport him back to headquarters. The set comes with tools as well, so the sky is really the limit to how many different scenarios can be played out.

Raptor Chaser: Catching a raptor has never been more fun. This set includes two heroes and one raptor dinosaur. The heroes also get their own off-roader, complete with huge wheels, to help them track down the fast and furious beast. Once they find him, they can use the included lasso, tranquillizer gun, or one or both of the two flick missiles. The raptor stands a full 3 inches high and is ready to run from the heroic heroes. Kids can be chased or chase the raptor, and can create different scenes for their own unique experience with the raptor.

Pteranodon Tower: This LEGO dino tower is the perfect place for hunting Pteranodon dinosaurs. It stands more than 16 inches tall and is 14 inches wide. The set includes two hero figures and everything they need to catch themselves a dinosaur. This includes bait to get him near, and a net to grab him when he does. There are also tranquillizer guns to make him docile, and walkie-talkies so the heroes can stay in constant contact. When it comes to exciting adventures, it doesn’t get much better than this towering tower and the variety of tools that can be used to catch the dinosaur.

Coelophysis Ambush: Look out, the Coelophysis has one thing on its mind: ambush! This LEGO dino set comes with much more than just the two hero figures and the Coelophysis dinosaur. There’s also an off-roader, which can take on the toughest of jungle terrain. You get jungle foliage to create an impressive authentic jungle look. Of course, you need your ammo too! That’s why a tranquillizer gun and 2 flick missiles are included. The Coelophysis measures a full 5 inches high, so he’s big and bold enough to take on the off-roader – unless you stop him with your ammo!

About the LEGO Dino Series

The makers of LEGO’s, who have been providing high quality, highly sought after toys for decades, are branching out into new territories all the time. This is quite evident in the Dino series. These sets come with the most famous and beloved dinosaurs, along with plenty of different heroes and weapons. Some kids choose to pit man against dinosaur, while others have them work together. These sets are completely inclusive, in that they have everything needed to play a romping game of dino vs. hero, but they can also be combined with other sets to create a large set.

In fact, many kids enjoy having a few sets with various dinosaurs. They can create dinosaur teams who band together, or dinosaur scouts who work with the heroes to fight against the dinosaurs. The bottom line is that there are simply a limitless number of ways in which these sets, or a single set, can be used to get the imagination flowing.

Any list of the top toys 2012 would certainly include these fantastic dinosaurs. They perfectly combine the fierceness of dinosaurs with a kid’s love of LEGOs, and they offer limitless possibilities for young imaginations to take over. These sets can be used separately or they can be combined for one huge dino-good-time.

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