{"id":724,"date":"2016-11-27T00:19:21","date_gmt":"2016-11-27T06:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/?p=724"},"modified":"2017-12-12T09:21:32","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T15:21:32","slug":"13-dinosaur-building-sets-for-kids-who-want-to-build-their-own-terrible-lizard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/13-dinosaur-building-sets-for-kids-who-want-to-build-their-own-terrible-lizard\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Dinosaur Building Sets for Kids Who Want to Build Their Own “Terrible Lizard”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ask a few kids their favorite animal.<\/p>\n

Yes, go ahead and do it!<\/p>\n

Ok, so perhaps you don’t have more than one nearby, but if you did…<\/p>\n

You would inevitably hear at least one response of dinosaur<\/em>, or a specific type of dinosaur (T-Rex is of course one of the more popular choices).<\/p>\n

There are lots of dinosaur toys available: dinosaur figures, dinosaur puzzles, dinosaur movies, etc.<\/p>\n

But, some of our favorite dinosaur toys are those that engage kids in a fun game of\u00a0build your own dinosaur!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here, you will find a range of dinosaur building sets that will lead\u00a0children through the process of\u00a0how to build a dinosaur.<\/p>\n

Meccasaur<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended Ages: 10 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Dinosaur<\/a><\/p>\n

The meccasaur is by far one of the most interactive\u00a0dinosaur building sets for kids.<\/p>\n

It is a programmable robot that responds to petting and simple yes\/no questions.<\/p>\n

With over 700 pieces, this is not a simple building set. It will require at least 4-5 hours and perhaps even more.<\/p>\n

Magformers Dinosaur Set (55-pieces)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended Ages: 3 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Magformers<\/a><\/p>\n

My household is a big fan of Magformers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And I hope to add some of these pieces to our collection in the near future.<\/p>\n

With the included 55 pieces, kids can build many different dinosaurs, including a brontosaurus, triceratops, stegosaurus, and tyrannosaurus.<\/p>\n

ZOOB BuilderZ Glow Dinos<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended Ages: 6 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Dinosaur<\/a><\/p>\n

The 250 pieces contain 11 glow-in-the-dark components, as well gears, axels, and joints that will\u00a0provide children many ways to customize their creations.<\/p>\n

The kit provides an instruction manual to guide builders through several different Zoob dinosaurs. But, like all building sets, half the fun is exploring your own configurations.<\/p>\n

You can check our review on the Zoob Car Designer set<\/a><\/strong> for some more information about Zoobs.<\/p>\n

Laser Pegs National Geographic Dinosaurs Building Kit<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended Ages: 5 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Laser<\/a><\/p>\n

This set offers 24 different dinosaur constructions (though you will have to take apart each dinosaur before building the next).<\/p>\n

For more information, you can check out our in-depth look at the Laser Pegs’ Dinosaur Building Set<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

K’NEX Beasts Alive – K’NEXosaurus Rex Building Set<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended Ages: 7 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"KNEX<\/a><\/p>\n

Not only does the set include over 250 K’NEX pieces, but it has motorized functions (e.g., the tail wagging seems to be a popular feature).<\/p>\n

The instruction booklet walks young builders through two different\u00a0builds: K’NEXosaurus Rex and Megasaurus.<\/p>\n

Good luck finding either of those in your dino-dictionary.<\/p>\n

Puzzle Wooden Blocks\u00a0Dinosaur<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended ages: 2 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Puzzle<\/a><\/p>\n

This wooden puzzle is a great way to introduce toddlers to dinosaurs.<\/p>\n

And, as they grow older, they can use it to learn numbers and letters (letters appear on the reverse side).<\/p>\n

The wooden pieces provide a bit more durability than plastic counterparts.<\/p>\n

Metal Works 3D Laser Cut Model Kit (Triceratops)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended Ages: 13 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Metal<\/a><\/p>\n

This steampunk-looking triceratops is one of only two metal dinosaurs on the list.<\/p>\n

By nature, metal toys provide immense durability and allow for heavy repeated use.<\/p>\n

And if your child gets bored of it at some point, it can become an attractive shelf ornament.<\/p>\n

Note: the set advertises no tools required, but pliers can be helpful to piece some items together.<\/p>\n

Piececool 3D Metal Puzzle Dragon<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended Ages: 14 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Piececool<\/a><\/p>\n

Another beautiful metal dinosaur–our personal favorite dinosaur building kit for kids listed on this page!–building set but not for the faint of heart.<\/p>\n

t has been described as a complicated and difficult model to complete. No glue is required but you will need needle-nosed pliers.<\/p>\n

LEGO Jurassic World T-Rex Tracker (75918 Building Kit)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended Ages: 7 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"LEGO<\/a><\/p>\n

Lego doesn’t need much of a description.<\/p>\n

They are consistently high quality, durable, and enjoyable. And, once you have built the model, you can choose to keep it created or take it apart to re-mix with other sets.<\/p>\n

You can also check out:<\/p>\n

LEGO Jurassic World Pteranodon Capture<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

LEGO Jurassic World Dilophosaurus Ambush<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mega Bloks Minions Dino Ride Building Kit<\/a><\/h3>\n

Recommended Ages: 5 years or older<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Minions<\/a><\/h3>\n

Once built, the dinosaur is fully functional with a movable head, tail, arms, and feet. Bonus are the mischievous Minions.<\/p>\n

With over 400 pieeces, it may take your child (or you, especially if your child is under 8 years) at least 4 hours to complete.<\/p>\n

Like other similar building kits (e.g., Lego), they are made to be played with but pieces can easily break off.<\/p>\n

K’NEX Beasts Alive Tri-Stego Building Set<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"KNEX<\/a><\/p>\n

Like the other K’NEX set on this list, this one features multiple building options and motorized features.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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