In Jurassic World Rebirth, scientists require DNA from the largest and most lethal dinosaurs on a secret research island run amok. For sheer size, the Titanosaurus is arguably the biggest there ever was, and it’s the star of the second biggest LEGO set in the Rebirth line. LEGO Jurassic World Rebirth 76973 Raptor & Titanosaurus Tracking Mission contains one enormous sauropod, a raptor, two vehicles, three minifigs, a campsite, and an abandoned gas station, built from 582 pieces. The set releases on June 1 and can be pre-ordered now for US $109.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99. Does bigger mean better when it comes to dino DNA? Join us as we track down the answers in our review.
The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.
The box and contents
All sets in the Jurassic World: Rebirth line feature new branding that pairs the familiar Jurassic logo against red and black framing with a Spinosaurus roaring in from the corner. A strip along the bottom names the included characters and dinos. The front of the box features the Titanosaur and vehicles but strangely leaves off the campsite and tree. Those are shown on the back with the Titanosaur demoing the play feature with its tail.
Punching the tabs to open the box reveals 6 numbered paper bags, a plastic bag of dino-sized elements, and an envelope for instructions. A large grey plate and the Titanosaurus torso are loose in the box. The paper envelope contains three instruction books and a sheet of 8 stickers.
The build
Bags 1 is dedicated to the dinos and vehicles. While the Titanosaur is huge, the vehicles in this set are on the small size – a motorcycle and off-road buggy.
Both vehicles maintain the color scheme seen in other vehicles in the line. I don’t know whether it reflects the mix of vehicles in the film, but I appreciate that InGen has a fleet of matching vehicles for every use case. It’s very toyetic.
Bags 2-3 focus on a campsite for our heroes underneath a very tall tree, as well as a trailer full of tracking gear. As we build the base, it’s divided into the campsite and a bit a bones and rocks that conceal a play feature. The tent is a simple affair with two plates that can hinge back to put a minifig on the tile sleeping mat inside. There’s also a grill for making bronto burgers or whatever one eats on a Jurassic road trip.
The tree has a long Technic trunk so that its branches are at ideal munching height for the Titanosaurus. The gear in this set includes a satellite dish, a handheld scanner, and a box to contain syringes full of dino DNA. It’s the same crate found in two other sets in the line. Everything fits on to a small trailer, which can attach to the hitch on the the buggy as well as the Jeep from Raptor Off-Road Escape or the truck from the Air Mission set.
All together it makes for a idyllic campsite for dino tracking…
But maybe don’t pitch a tent next to a Titanosaurus’ feeding ground!
The final two bags contain the pieces for an abandoned Stego Stop N’ Go gas station. The building is just a facade, but it packs in some fun details, like a soda machine, deposit box, and a truly nauseating hot dog in sand green. It’s telling that not even a hungry raptor would touch that meat. The window stickers indicate no dinosaurs, no cell phones, and no drilling? I’m not sure what the reference is but maybe the film will clear it up.
Next we add a pair of gas pumps and a teal awning with a snake.
The finishing touches include a broken sign and some palm leave foliage. We also construct a drone with a syringe, the better to sample DNA without getting to close. It attaches to the gas station via a transparent bar for display purposes.
The finished Stego Stop N’ Go has plenty of play spaces for younger builders. Unlike some of the other structures in the line, this one isn’t built to fall apart, although the cracks and overgrowth suggest that the shop has seen better days.
The dinosaurs
Two dinosaurs are mentioned in the set title so no surprises who’s included here.
The Velociraptor is the same one included in Raptor Off-Road Escape and uses the mold from 2022’s Atrociraptor Bike Chase. That means no articulated limbs, just a snapping jaw.
The star dinosaur of this set is the Titanosaurus, which narrowly takes the crown as the largest LEGO dinosaur figure to date. Narrowly, because this is the same body and neck as the Brachiosaurus from 2023. The tail is significantly longer, with the tip section being made from a softer material to avoid snapping. The head is also a bit longer. Funnily enough, the jaw is smaller, sharing the same mold as the velociraptor.The dark grey body features white printing across the body, neck and tail, with an orange sack on the nose.
The Titanosaurus is impressive and scale and printing, but isn’t without faults. As with its Brachiosaurus predecessor, there’s a gaping issue with the neck, literally. Considering how limited the range of motion is, it seems like a better solution could have been found for such a premium creature. Articulation in general is quite low, reducing the play value and poseability.
The minfigures
Three figures are included, all of which are also in Spinosaurus and Quetzalcoatlus Air Mission.
Zora Bennet, played by Scarlett Johansson, features the more ornate design, with metallic printing on her front and back, and legs printed with a pouch and rope. Both parts should be appealing to military and post-apoc builders. Zora’s face lets you choose between calm and severe.
Our other two characters are Martin Krebs, played by Rupert Friend, and Dr. Henry Loomis, played by Johnathan Bailey. Krebs shirt is soiled on both sides. Loomis is keeping things tidy in his outdoorsy vest and flannel. Krebs can grin or sneer while Loomis can look calm or sport a slightly agape mouth. Considering how much these films are all about being chased by deadly dinosaurs, it’s a bit odd that so few characters have a scared face option.
The finished model
Thanks in large part to the towering Titanosaur and the large number of separate models, the full playset feels quite substantial. Between the campsite, derelict gas station, and vehicles, there are plenty of ways for kids to stage dino adventures. The tracking theme comes through strong with a trailer full of supplies and a drone to help gather samples. The Air Mission set features a more elaborate build, but this set makes up for a lower piece count with added variety and a great use of space.
Conclusion and recommendation
Raptor & Titanosaurus Tracking Mission packs in a great deal of play value. Cool dinosaurs, a fun mix of vehicles and gear, and a fun building to play cat and mouse with raptors combine to make a perfect kids playset. As an adult builder, the parts and techniques aren’t remarkable, but I do enjoy the colors of the gas station and vehicles.
As with most Jurassic World sets, the biggest sticking point is the price. When first announced, this was a $100 set, but that was adjusted up in the US to $110. You’re paying a lot for that Titanosaur. There’s clearly a market for these massive molded figures, otherwise why would LEGO keep making sets that push bigger and more unique dinos? I just wish there was a way to make a playset like this more accessible.
LEGO Jurassic World Rebirth 76973 Raptor & Titanosaurus Tracking Mission contains 582 pieces and releases on June 1. It can be pre-ordered now for US $109.99 | CAN $129.99 | UK £89.99.
The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.
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