How many pieces are in the Monster Dino?

Monster Dino contains 792 pieces.

When was the Monster Dino released?

Monster Dino was released in 2007.

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🏛 Creator 3-in-1

Set #4958

Monster Dino

The Monster Dino is a nostalgic gem from the Creator line.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Intermediate build Ideal for LEGO fans who enjoy 3-in-1 models and creative building challenges.
Build: 792 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $89.99 list price · 11.4¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.2 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the Monster Dino for its creative 3-in-1 design and the engaging building experience it offers. Some find the color scheme a bit bland, but overall, it's considered a solid set with good value for its versatility.

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📝 Our Take

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The Monster Dino is a nostalgic gem from the Creator line. Released in 2007, it showcases the versatility of LEGO bricks with its impressive 3-in-1 design, allowing builders to create a fearsome dinosaur, a creepy spider, or a menacing scorpion from a single set of parts.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who enjoy alternate builds and creative challenges. The instructions are clear and the building experience is engaging, offering hours of fun for both kids and adults interested in exploring different models with the same set of bricks.

Skip this if you prefer licensed themes or complex, highly detailed models. While the Monster Dino offers great value in terms of creativity and alternate builds, those seeking minifigures or intricate designs might find it lacking compared to sets from themes like Star Wars or modular buildings.

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🧱 Building Experience

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792

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Offers three distinct building experiences with a single set of bricks.
Encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Features posable limbs and detailed designs for each model.
Provides a satisfying building experience with a good balance of complexity and fun.

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Monster Dino (4958-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired Creator 3-in-1 set from 2007, it benefits from nostalgia and a limited supply. Its rising price trend suggests growing collector interest. However, its lack of licensing and minifigures may limit its long-term appreciation potential compared to more iconic sets. Investors should monitor its price fluctuations and consider its appeal to both LEGO enthusiasts and collectors of classic Creator sets. The 3-in-1 nature adds a unique aspect that could drive value.

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The Monster Dino offers a unique 3-in-1 building experience, setting it apart from single-model sets. While sets like the Creator Mighty Dinosaurs 31058-1 offer similar dinosaur themes, the Monster Dino provides greater versatility with its alternate builds. Collectors seeking a more complex and detailed dinosaur model might prefer the Jurassic Park T. rex Rampage 75936-1, but the Monster Dino offers a more affordable and nostalgic option.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 792
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 132 unique parts, 792 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Green

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 7× Red

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 2× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 2730 4× Black

Technic Slope Sho...

Part #: 2743 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 32× Black

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 2815 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 11× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 5× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 24× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 30383 6× Green

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 6× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 4× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30553 9× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 9× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 1× Black

Technic Pin 3/4

Part #: 32002 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 4× Red

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 14× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32063 6× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32065 2× Red

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 2× Yellow

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 1× Red

Wheel 30.4 x 14 S...

Part #: 32146 2× Black

Part #: 32250 6× Black

Technic Beam 5 x ...

Part #: 32251 2× Black

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 32269 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32271 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32348 2× Lime

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32449 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 36 T...

Part #: 32498 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 11× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 11× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 9× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 4× Lime

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32530 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32556a 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 32557 2× Black

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 33299a 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 10× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 13× Black

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 3639 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 2 x 4...

Part #: 3640 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 8 Tooth

Part #: 3647 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 24 T...

Part #: 3648b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 3× Red

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 10× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 15× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 8× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 9× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 2× Black

Technic Axle 8

Part #: 3707 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 14× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 5× Red

Technic Axle 10

Part #: 3737 1× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 14× Tan

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3894 8× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3895 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 3× Red

Animal Body Part ...

Part #: 40379 9× Glow In Dark Trans

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 2× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41239 2× Black

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 41532 1× Black

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 2× Trans-Neon Green

Technic Tooth 1 x...

Part #: 41669 6× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 12× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 41678 2× Yellow

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 41747 4× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 41748 4× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 41764 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 41765 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 41767 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 41768 1× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Wedge Bel...

Part #: 4185 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 1× Yellow

Brick Curved 6 x 1

Part #: 42022 2× Black

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 42023 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 12× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287b 10× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 23× Blue

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 4× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 4× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 43857 4× Lime

Brick Curved 6 x 2

Part #: 44126 2× Black

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 2× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 9× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 45590 4× Black

Technic Worm Gear

Part #: 4716 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 2× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 48989 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 26× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 50923 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 10× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 19× Lime

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 6× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 18× Black

Technic Axle 8 wi...

Part #: 55013 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Sound Brick 2 x 4...

Part #: 55206c02 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 57910 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Battery Box, Powe...

Part #: 58119 1× Light Bluish Gray

Motor, Medium, Po...

Part #: 58120 1× Light Bluish Gray

Motor, XL, Power ...

Part #: 58121 1× Light Bluish Gray

Control Unit, IR,...

Part #: 58122 1× Light Bluish Gray

Receiver Unit, IR...

Part #: 58123a 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 4× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 24× Lime

Brick Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 6222 1× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 6538b 1× Yellow

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 4× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 6558 46× Black

Technic Cam

Part #: 6575 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6629 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 6632 10× Lime

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 75535 1× White

The set features a good selection of Technic pins and slopes, useful for MOC builders looking to create articulated creatures or complex structures. The abundance of black, dark bluish gray, and light bluish gray elements provides a versatile palette for various building projects.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots (46x) $2.30

White Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth (26x) $3.90

Lime Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) (19x) $1.90

Black Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) (18x) $1.80

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$9.90

💡 MOC Potential

🤖 Transform into a futuristic robot warrior

🌳 Design other prehistoric creatures or mythical beasts

🚗 Rebuild into an armored vehicle

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 7 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Creator Monster Dino 4958 from 2007 receives mainly neutral coverage from LEGO YouTubers, with videos ranging from reviews and speed builds to comparisons. While not explicitly praising or criticizing, channels like MADABOUTLEGO and BrickTsar showcase the set's features and building experience.

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MADABOUTLEGO • 625.5K views Review

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Bricks4Jo • 105.6K views Review

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BrickTsar • 76.3K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 7 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviews, such as those by Bricks4Jo, offer descriptive overviews of the set's specifications, including piece count and age recommendations. GooberReboot provides a review in Russian, expanding the set's reach to different audiences.