How many pieces are in the Dino Defense HQ?

Dino Defense HQ contains 793 pieces.

What age is the Dino Defense HQ recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 6-12.

When was the Dino Defense HQ released?

Dino Defense HQ was released in 2012.

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🏛 Dino

Set #5887

Dino Defense HQ

Dino Defense HQ is a standout set from the Dino theme, offering a playset packed with action and adventure.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Intermediate build Perfect for kids and LEGO fans who enjoy action-packed playsets with dinosaurs and vehicles.
Build: 793 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $99.99 list price · 12.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating

Fans appreciate the Dino Defense HQ for its engaging play features and well-designed headquarters. Some criticize the high price on the secondary market, but overall, it's considered a standout set within the LEGO Dino theme.

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📝 Our Take

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Dino Defense HQ is a standout set from the Dino theme, offering a playset packed with action and adventure. The set features a well-designed headquarters, complete with a capture net, tranquilizer gun, and holding cells, allowing kids and collectors alike to create exciting dinosaur-catching scenarios.

This set is perfect for kids and LEGO enthusiasts who love dinosaurs and adventure. The build provides a good balance between construction and play, with plenty of interactive elements to keep children entertained for hours. The set also makes a great display piece for collectors who appreciate unique and imaginative LEGO themes.

Skip this if you're looking for highly detailed display models or complex building techniques. While the set offers a fun and engaging experience, it prioritizes playability over intricate design. Consider the Jurassic Park sets for a more mature building experience and focus on dinosaur realism.

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793

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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6-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Building the detailed Dino Defense HQ with its various sections and features.
Assembling the capture net and tranquilizer gun for engaging play scenarios.
Constructing the dinosaur holding cells with their locking mechanisms.
Creating a story with the minifigures and dinosaurs in the set.

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Dino Defense HQ set from 2012 is now retired, making it a potentially valuable investment for collectors. Its popularity within the Dino theme, coupled with a decent piece count and play features, contributes to its desirability. The rising price trend indicates increasing demand on the secondary market. However, potential investors should be aware that the value is subject to market fluctuations and the condition of the set.

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📖 About This Set

Protect the Dino HQ and send the dinos running!

At Dino Defense HQ, the heroes are preparing for an epic prehistoric battle! Equipped with a communications center, laboratory and tranquilizer refilling station, it’s a hive of activity. Prepare for the dino attack! Close the gates, fire the tranquilizer weapons and capture the dinos with the crane and net! Includes 4 hero minifigures, 3 dinosaurs, helicopter and car.

Includes 4 hero minifigures
Dinosaurs include T-Rex, Raptor and Coelophysis
Vehicles include helicopter and car
Dino Defense HQ features opening gates, moving crane with net, flick missiles, communications centre, laboratory, helicopter landing pad, refilling station and 3 flick missiles
Close the gates and prepare for attack!
Use the crane and net to capture the dinos!
Measures 13” (33cm) wide and 8” 20cm)tall
Car measures 2” (5cm) wide and 4” (10cm) long
Helicopter measures 7” (17cm) long, 2” (5cm) tall and 5” (12cm) wide
T-Rex measures over 11” (27cm) long and 4"(10cm) tall
Raptor measures over 3” (7cm) tall and 5" (12cm) wide
Coelophysis measures over 2” (5cm) tall and 3" (7cm) long

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Compared to other Dino theme sets, Dino Defense HQ offers a comprehensive playset experience with a variety of vehicles and minifigures. Sets like the Raptor Chase (5884-1) focus more on individual dinosaur encounters, while this set provides a full base of operations. For a similar price point, one might consider some of the smaller Jurassic World sets, but this set has the advantage of being from a classic, nostalgic LEGO theme.

4 Minifigures Included

Hero with Ammo Belt

4 parts

Hero with White Shirt and Radio in Belt

Hero, Pilot with Goggles

5 parts

The set includes four minifigures, each with unique accessories and roles within the Dino Defense HQ. The inclusion of a female hero and a pilot adds diversity and play possibilities.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 793
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 181 unique parts, 776 pieces
Minifigures: 4

The official piece count includes the 17 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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The set offers a good selection of Dark Bluish Gray and Yellow bricks, useful for building structures and vehicles. The inclusion of Technic bricks and specialized plates provides opportunities for adding functionality and detail to MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Bluish Gray Brick 2 x 2 Corner (51x) $2.55

Dark Red Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (28x) $1.40

Light Bluish Gray Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] (28x) $2.80

Black Plate Special 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End Fence (13x) $3.90

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$10.65

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expanded jungle environment with more foliage and natural barriers.

🚗 Heavier armored dinosaur capture vehicle.

🏙 Integrate the HQ into a larger city layout as a research facility.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

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BlockTalk AI

Reviews of the LEGO Dino Defense HQ (5887) are generally neutral, focusing on showcasing the set and its features. While not explicitly positive or negative, the high view counts suggest continued interest in this older set.

Lego Dino 2012 Set 5887 Defense HQ Minifigure And Dino Review.

Toy Review TV • 168.1K views Review

LEGO 5887 Dino Defense HQ LEGO Dino Review

Brick Titan • 112.2K views Review

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

BrickQueen offers a standard review of the Dino Defense HQ set. Toy Review TV specifically focuses on the minifigures and dinosaurs included, but does not review the entire set.

Reddit Reviews

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YouTube Reviews

2 videos

Lego Dino 2012 Set 5887 Defense HQ Minifigure And Dino Review.

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168.1K views Review

LEGO 5887 Dino Defense HQ LEGO Dino Review

Brick Titan

112.2K views Review

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Inventory Statistics

181

Unique Parts

793

Official Piece Count

776

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 17 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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