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T. rex Fossil Exhibition

Become a paleontologist and build your own Jurassic World diorama with Owen Grady, Darius, and a baby Triceratops!

🏛 Jurassic World
Set #76940

T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition

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🏆 Best For: Ideal for kids and casual LEGO fans interested in dinosaurs and Jurassic World ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 198 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.9

Fans appreciate the set's affordable price point and the fun of building a LEGO T. rex fossil. Some find the model to be somewhat basic and lacking in detail compared to larger dinosaur sets.

MSRP
$29.99
Best Price
$28.99
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📝 Our Take

The T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition is a pint-sized paleontological adventure. This set brings the awe of a museum exhibit right into your LEGO collection, perfect for sparking curiosity about prehistoric life and adding a touch of Jurassic World flair to any display.

This set is perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts and casual LEGO builders. With under 200 pieces, the build is quick and engaging, offering a satisfying introduction to LEGO construction and the wonders of paleontology. The inclusion of minifigures adds a play element, making it ideal for imaginative storytelling.

Skip this if you're seeking a complex, highly detailed dinosaur model. This set offers a simplified representation, so consider larger, more intricate Jurassic World sets like the Indominus Rex vs. Ankylosaurus (75941-1) for a more challenging build and realistic display piece.

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🧱 Building Experience

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198
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques
  • Focus on constructing a T. rex fossil skeleton
  • Includes exhibit stand and accessories for display
  • Minifigures enhance playability and storytelling

📈 Investment Analysis

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The T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition (76940-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its appeal lies in the enduring popularity of the Jurassic World theme and the inherent fascination with dinosaurs, making it attractive to both collectors and younger fans. The relatively low piece count and original MSRP of $29.99 position it as an accessible entry point into LEGO investing. However, its widespread availability and the presence of other dinosaur-themed sets in the market may limit its potential for significant appreciation. As a retired set, its value is likely to increase gradually over time, particularly if it remains a sought-after item among Jurassic World enthusiasts and LEGO dinosaur collectors. Consider that fluctuations in the secondary market and the release of newer dinosaur-themed sets could impact its long-term investment performance.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Jurassic World sets, the T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition offers a more affordable and compact dinosaur display. Sets like the Indominus Rex vs. Ankylosaurus (75941-1) provide larger, more detailed dinosaur figures and more complex building experiences, but come at a higher price point. If you're looking for a quick and easy dinosaur build for display or play, this set is a great option. If you prefer a more challenging build and larger dinosaur models, consider the other Jurassic World sets.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes Owen Grady and Darius minifigures, adding play value and character interaction to the fossil exhibit setting. These minifigures are relatively common across the Jurassic World theme.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 77 unique parts • 189 total pieces

Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 White
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Tan
Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom Bracket 5 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 11215 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Tan
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Two Vertical Teeth / Tooth Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15209 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Tan
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Reddish Brown
Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip Creature Body Par...
Part #: 16770 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles on Ends Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18649 White
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 3 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 24309 Tan
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Black
Food Egg with 1.5mm Hole [Plain] Food Egg with 1.5...
Part #: 24946 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 2817 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Sand Blue
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Tan
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Tan
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30236 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Open O Clip] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30237b Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Dark Tan
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Black
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Reddish Brown
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Sand Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Tan
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Green
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Reddish Brown
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Tan
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Tan
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Tan
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Black
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Black
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Claw / Horn / Branch / Tentacle, End Section Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40379 Tan
Plate Special 8 x 8 with Grille [Hole in Center] Plate Special 8 x...
Part #: 4151b Dark Tan
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 Black
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 1 with Internal Stopper and No Front Stud Connection Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 4287c Tan
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Tan
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Medium Nougat
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Black
Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with Two Perpendicular Pins with Friction Technic Rotation ...
Part #: 47455 White
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Socket Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48169 White
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side] Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48171 Black
Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, with 2 Rotation Joint Sockets Technic Brick Spe...
Part #: 48172 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Tan
Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 Tan
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Tan
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, without Groove, 7 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 54657 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Tan
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 60581 White
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Tan
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 White
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Reddish Brown
Animal, Dinosaur, Triceratops, Baby, Tan Underside, Sand Blue Spots Print Animal, Dinosaur,...
Part #: 68081pr0001 Sand Blue
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 73825 Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 76940-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 80659 [No Color/Any Color]
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Tan
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Reddish Brown
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 Tan
Hinge Plate 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Top Hinge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 92582 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Angled Handles on Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92692 White
Animal Body Part, Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex Lower Jaw [Plain] Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 98057 Tan
Animal Body Part, Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex Head with Pin, Skull Print Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 98161pr0007 Tan
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Black
The set features a good selection of tan and reddish-brown slopes and plates, useful for creating natural-looking textures and details in MOCs. The inclusion of several Technic connection pieces also provides opportunities for adding articulation and movement to custom builds.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Slope 45° 2 x 2 (8x) $0.80
Tan Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) (8x) $1.20
White Tile Special 1 x 2 with Two Vertical Teeth / Tooth (7x) $1.75
Tan Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip (6x) $1.50
Black Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side] (4x) $1.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.25

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Dinosaur dig site diorama
🏛 Expanded museum exhibit with multiple fossil displays
🤖 Robotic dinosaur or dinosaur-themed vehicle

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Charts Inventory Statistics

77
Unique Parts
189
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1