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Dinosaurs Guide

Dinosaur toy ranges often include pterosaurs, marine reptiles, prehistoric mammals and Megalodon alongside land dinosaurs. Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Diplodocus and Therizinosaurus were dinosaurs. Pterosaurs were flying reptiles, plesiosaurs and mosasaurs were marine reptiles, Megalodon was a shark, and Smilodon was a mammal.

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Schleich concentrates on detailed prehistoric figures and playsets built around dinosaur research. Jurassic World and Imaginext draw on the films, with creatures, characters, vehicles and action features. VTech Switch & Go Dinos change between dinosaurs and vehicles or robots. LEGO Jurassic World combines dinosaur figures with LEGO models, vehicles and minifigures. Ravensburger and Learning Resources produce dinosaur puzzles and activity toys.

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Dinosaur Toy Guide

Type	What it covers	Brands and ranges
Prehistoric animal figures	Detailed figures based on dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals	Schleich DINOSAURS
Film and action toys	Dinosaurs, characters, vehicles and locations from the Jurassic World films	Jurassic World and Imaginext
Transforming dinosaurs	Dinosaurs that change into vehicles or robots	VTech Switch & Go Dinos
Building sets	Dinosaur figures combined with models, vehicles, buildings and minifigures	LEGO Jurassic World and Mega Bloks
Character action toys	Armoured dinosaurs, pilots, vehicles and fictional technology	Armorsaurs
Moving electronic dinosaurs	Walking movement, roaring sounds, lights and remote controls	Robo Alive and remote control toys
Puzzles and activity toys	Jigsaws, matching games and fine motor activities	Ravensburger and Learning Resources

Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals

Dinosaurs lived on land. Pterosaurs were flying reptiles, while plesiosaurs and mosasaurs were marine reptiles. Each belonged to a separate branch of prehistoric life.

Megalodon lived millions of years after Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops. It was one of the largest sharks known from the fossil record. Smilodon was a sabre toothed mammal that lived during the Pleistocene. Dinosaur toy ranges commonly group both animals with dinosaurs as part of prehistoric life.

Figures, Building Sets and Electronic Dinosaurs

Schleich DINOSAURS includes prehistoric figures, vehicles and the Team Dino research station. Each figure or set has its own dimensions, piece count and recommended age. The animals include land dinosaurs, flying reptiles, marine reptiles and prehistoric mammals.

Jurassic World toys follow the creatures, characters, vehicles and locations shown in the films. Some figures have moving jaws, lights, sounds or launchers. Imaginext Jurassic World toys use large controls and action features designed for younger children.

LEGO Jurassic World sets combine dinosaur figures with vehicles, laboratories, rescue equipment and minifigures. The separate LEGO Jurassic World collection brings these sets together.

VTech Switch & Go Dinos change between dinosaur and vehicle or robot forms. Some models transform at the press of a button, while others use a remote control. Electronic features include sounds, phrases and animated screens. More controller operated toys are available in Remote Control Toys.

Dinosaur jigsaws, matching games and activity toys are also included in the subject. ToyTown's Puzzles & Games collection contains more jigsaws, puzzle toys, logic games and activity sets.

Dinosaur Toys for Different Ages

Age guidance reflects the size of the parts, the type of controls and the difficulty of assembly. Preschool activity toys use large pieces and simple tasks. Electronic dinosaurs, detailed figures, puzzles and building sets carry their own age guidance according to their parts and features.

Check the age guidance and safety warning for each product, particularly where the toy contains small parts, batteries or separate accessories. Teenagers and adults also collect prehistoric figures, Jurassic World merchandise, LEGO sets and display models.

More figures, electronic toys, building sets and puzzles are available through ToyTown's wider Toys collection.

Dinosaur Toys FAQ

What age are dinosaur toys suitable for?

Some preschool dinosaur activity toys are suitable from 18 months. Many electronic dinosaurs and action figures are suitable from age three, while detailed figures, puzzles and building sets may have higher starting ages. Check the age guidance shown with the individual product.

Are pterosaurs and plesiosaurs dinosaurs?

No. Pterosaurs were flying reptiles and plesiosaurs were marine reptiles. They lived during parts of the dinosaur era and commonly appear beside dinosaurs in prehistoric toy ranges.

Is Megalodon a dinosaur?

No. Megalodon was an extinct shark that lived millions of years after Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops.

Are dinosaur toys scientifically accurate?

It depends on the range. Schleich uses detailed prehistoric animal designs, while Jurassic World follows the film versions of its creatures. VTech Switch & Go Dinos and Armorsaurs use transforming or fictional designs rather than scientific reconstructions.

What is the difference between Schleich DINOSAURS and Jurassic World toys?

Schleich DINOSAURS centres on prehistoric figures, research vehicles and the Team Dino research station. Jurassic World toys are based on the films and include their dinosaurs, characters, vehicles and locations.

Do dinosaur figures use the same scale?

No single scale applies across all brands. Each manufacturer lists its own dimensions, so the measurements should be compared before figures are matched with buildings or vehicles from another range.

What is the difference between a remote control dinosaur and a moving electronic dinosaur?

A remote control dinosaur responds to a separate handset. Other electronic dinosaurs may walk, roar, light up or transform through buttons, switches or sensors built into the toy.

Can adults collect dinosaur toys?

Yes. The recommended age gives the starting age for children. Adults also collect detailed prehistoric figures, Jurassic World merchandise, LEGO sets and display models.

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