12 best gifts for dinosaur lovers
Our selection of unique gifts for dinosaur lovers: dinosaur gifts such as a LEGO T. rex set, a wooden T. rex model kit and a Schleich dinosaur figure. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves dinosaurs.
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A LEGO Jurassic World set with a buildable T. rex and a river-escape scene. It suits younger builders who like to play with the finished model.
A wooden self-assembly model of a T. rex that moves when wound up. It is made for teenagers and adults who like building models without glue.
A hand-painted Triceratops figure with a movable jaw. Schleich figures are sturdy enough to play with and detailed enough to display.
A large long-necked Brachiosaurus figure from Schleich's dinosaur range. It is one of the bigger single figures in the line and stands up well on a shelf.
A hand-painted Velociraptor figure with a movable jaw, for fans who prefer the smaller predators.
A LEGO model of a Triceratops skull for display. It suits older children and adults who like dinosaurs.
A LEGO Creator set that builds a fierce dinosaur, with other models possible from the same bricks.
Two dinosaur jigsaws with a poster. They suit a young dinosaur fan learning to do puzzles.
A game in which players dig for bones and build a 3D dinosaur from them. It suits children who like dinosaurs and simple turn-taking games.
A dinosaur-themed counting game where players try not to wake the sleeping dinosaur. It suits children learning to count.
A Top Trumps card game with facts about dinosaurs on each card. It suits a young dinosaur fan and fits a stocking.
A foot-powered ride-on car with a dinosaur theme and a working horn, for toddlers.
The best gifts for dinosaur lovers depend on the species they like, so a T. rex, Triceratops or Velociraptor figure is a safe start. Detailed figures from Schleich last well and suit children and collectors. A LEGO set or a wooden model kit gives older fans something to build. Check the age rating on building sets before buying.
We picked each product for what dinosaur lovers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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Gifts for LEGO fans, from the Millennium Falcon and LEGO Game Boy to a minifigure display case and a storage head.
Gifts for science lovers, from an Earth science kit and a plasma ball to a pocket microscope and Cosmos.
Gifts for model makers, from a craft knife set and side cutters to model paints, cement and a magnifier visor.
Gifts for podcasters, from a Shure microphone and a boom arm to an audio interface and a Stream Deck.
Gifts for Marvel fans, from a LEGO Iron Man and an electronic helmet to the Marvel card game.
Gifts for retro tech fans, from a Polaroid camera and cassette player to a Tamagotchi and Casio watch.