I am not going to lie. I bought Triceratops Rampage (75937) exclusively for the dinosaur figurine. The triceratops is one of the most recognizable dinosaurs. Additionally, it features in a key scene in the original Jurassic Park film. My dinosaur collection would be incomplete without it. I waited for a sale since the set itself did not factor into my purchase decision. However, it turned out that a good sale on this set was hard to come by. I ended up caving for 15% off. With that said, I love the triceratops. This was totally worth the buy just for that. But let us look at the set too just for fun.
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TRICERATOPS RAMPAGE SUMMARY
- NAME: Triceratops Rampage
- SET #: 75937
- THEME: Jurassic World
- COST: $79.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 447
- MINIFIGURES: 4
- OF INTEREST: 1 Triceratops
- RELEASE DATE: August 2, 2019
TRICERATOPS RAMPAGE QUICK REVIEW
- VALUE: 72% (Satisfactory build-time for the price, but expensive bricks.)
- BUILD: 70% (Too many builds without enough detail, but with fun tidbits.)
- MINIFIGURES: 92% (Good minifigs and accessories, excellent brick-to-fig ratio.)
- ENTERTAINMENT: 75% (The triceratops is the main draw, the set is just okay.)
- OVERALL SCORE: 77%
TRICERATOPS RAMPAGE REVIEW
VALUE: 72%
In Canada, Triceratops Rampage costs $79.99 at full price. Considering that the box contains 447 bricks, the cost-per-brick is $0.179. Comparatively, my average cost-per-brick is $0.14 now. As such, the set is on the expensive side. At full price, I rate it at 67%. However, the set is getting old. I was unable to score a deal better that 15% off. The set cost me $68.00. If you can score a similar deal, the cost-per-brick goes down to $0.152. Consequently, the score goes up to 76%.
Triceratops Rampage was a 91-minute build (one hour and 31 minutes). At full price, each minute of build-time costs $0.88. By comparison, my average cost-per-minute if $0.83. Therefore, for a set this size, you get a satisfactory amount of assembly time. I rate it at 77%. However, even a modest sale of 15% off improves that to 83% ($0.75/min). Averaging the value-per-brick and value-per-minute scores at full price gives an overall score of 72%. If you find it for 15% off, the score is 80%.
BUILD: 70%
The first build is a small four-wheeler for Owen to ride. I am not going to spend much time on it because it is unimpressive. I have seen nicer constructs in polypags.
Triceratops Rampage includes a small stretch of fence for the triceratops to rampage through. It employs Technic beams and pins which allow a fence post to swivel. Consequently, the fence wires can collapse as if the triceratops tore them down. It is a fun play feature, but there is not nearly enough fence. There is no need for the dinosaur to tear down a fence that it can just walk around. This feature would play better in a larger paddock set.
In addition, you assemble a small Jurassic World gate and a fence for queueing behind. The gate serves as the entry to the set’s main build, a theme park ride. The fence blocks guests from getting too close to the ride. The gate is fine, I have no complaints about it. It would look nice in a theme park scene with a path built through it. However, I wish a Jurassic World logo sat above it. As it stands, the sign features a rotating egg picture. It is apt for the ride but does not lend itself well to repurposing.
The ride is essentially the teacup ride at a standard amusement park. However, instead of teacups, you spin around in half a dinosaur egg. The mechanism to spin it is clever and uses large gears to great effect. If you have an amusement park display, it is not a bad addition as a small side ride. My interest in this piece is not for the ride though. I really like the egg display on top. While it is meant to be decorative, it resembles the incubator from the original movie. If I ever build a Jurassic Park Visitors’ Center, this design is ideally suited to the lab scene.
Overall, the Triceratops Rampage build is alright. As with many LEGO® sets geared towards children, the kit tries to be too many things. The four-wheeler is lack luster, the electric fence is too short, and the stairs to the ride (attached to fence) are not tall enough to get into the eggs. I like the collapsible fence, but the idea works better in a different style of set. Additionally, I like the egg incubator décor, but again it would suit a different set. Perhaps I am being too harsh, but I rate the build design for this set at 7/10 (70%).
MINIFIGURES: 92%
Triceratops Rampage includes four Minifigures. You get an unnamed tourist, Owen Grady, Simon Masrani, and a scientist named Allison Miles. Each one has a double-sided face as well as front and rear torso printing. However, only Owen features any leg printing. The set also comes with five eggs, a wrench, a handheld radio, a garbage can, a carrot, a whip, and a dinosaur. While the set does come with a lot of fun signage, they are all stickers and do not count towards the accessory score. I rate the design of these characters and their accessories at 56/60 (93%).
Four Minifigures and a fully articulated Triceratops means you get five playable figurines in this kit. Additionally, the triceratops is amazing. It has become one of my favorite Jurassic World dino-figures. With 447 pieces, the brick-to-fig ratio for this set is 89:1. By comparison, my average ratio is 145:1. Therefore, for a set of this size, you get an excellent number of figurines. I rate the ratio score at 90%. Averaging this score with the design score gives an overall Minifigure rating of 92%.
ENTERTAINMENT: 75%
I have already confessed to buying this set for the triceratops. Incidentally, I waited a long time to acquire it because the rest of the set does not interest me much. I can see it being fun for a theme park or Jurassic Park display. However, I have no use for it. The design offers a few interesting inspiration points for future MOCs though. Who knows, maybe InGen will show up in my LEGO® city someday. Mostly, I am repurposing the bricks though. From an AFOL perspective, I rate the entertainment of this set at 3.5/5 (70%).
Kids may enjoy Triceratops Rampage more than adults. The dinosaur is a must-have, and ride works very well. Even the short stretch of fence is likely less of an issue during imaginative play. I think a paddock is more fun though, even for a kid. This ride does not feature anywhere in the movies and is not relatable either. From a KFOL perspective, I think the triceratops is the main draw. I rate it at 4/5 (80%). Averaging the KFOL and AFOL scores gives an overall entertainment rating of 75%.
OVERALL SCORE: 77%
I waited a long time to buy this set, hoping to score a good deal. I ended up with a modest savings. The main reason I wanted this set was the triceratops, and it does not disappoint. However, at full price this set is expensive for the piece count. Additionally, you do not get a bad amount of build time, but it is nothing to write home about either. If you want the dinosaur, I say go for it. However, the set is only satisfactory in my books. What are your thoughts on Triceratops Rampage (75937)? Feel free to reach out on social media.
Until next time,
-Tom
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