What scene does Dilophosaurus Ambush recreate?

It depicts a Dilophosaurus catching a vehicle by surprise, one of the most familiar encounters from the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World films, built here as a compact standalone scene.

How many pieces and minifigures does set 76958 include?

The set contains 211 pieces across 99 unique parts, along with one minifigure.

Is this a good set for a quick build?

Yes, with 211 pieces and a straightforward instruction booklet, it's well suited to a single building session.

Jurassic World

Dilophosaurus Ambush

Set 76958 Dilophosaurus Ambush is a compact LEGO® Jurassic World build centred on one of the franchise's most recognisable dinosaurs. With 211 pieces and a single minifigure, it recreates a tense encounter rather than a full vehicle or base, focusing entirely on the dinosaur and the moment it strikes.

Set number: 76958
Year: 2023
Pieces: 211
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Jurassic World
Different parts: 99

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 99

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (12)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Dennis Nedry, Scared fig-0138764 pieces × 1

Description

One dinosaur, one moment

The Dilophosaurus is instantly recognisable thanks to its frilled neck, a feature this set brings to life as a moveable element rather than a fixed decoration. Instead of pairing the dinosaur with a large vehicle or building, as many other Jurassic World sets do, this build keeps the focus tight: a single figure caught in the dinosaur's path, ready to be replayed again and again once assembled. That narrow focus is what keeps the piece count low while still leaving room for a scene with real character, rather than a stripped-down afterthought bundled alongside a bigger model.

A quick build, not a small one

At 211 pieces, Dilophosaurus Ambush is one of the smaller sets in the LEGO® Jurassic World range and can realistically be finished in a single sitting. That doesn't make it simplistic: 99 unique parts go into the model, covering everything from the dinosaur's articulated frill to the smaller details on the accompanying vehicle piece. It's a good fit for younger builders or anyone after a short, self-contained project rather than a multi-evening build, without sacrificing the play value that comes from having moving parts and a minifigure to act the scene out with.

Colours that separate dinosaur from machine

Light bluish grey and black dominate the vehicle and mechanical elements, while medium nougat and red pick out the Dilophosaurus itself – a palette that makes it easy to tell at a glance which pieces belong to which part of the scene. That separation is handy while sorting parts before building, and the colour list on this page tracks exactly how the four main shades are distributed across the 99 unique parts, which is useful if you're hunting for a specific tone to replace a lost piece or match against other Jurassic World sets.

Who this set suits

Dilophosaurus Ambush works best for dinosaur and Jurassic World fans who want a single, clearly readable scene rather than a sprawling base or vehicle set. The modest piece count also makes it approachable for newer builders or as a smaller addition alongside bigger sets already in a collection. The full parts list on this page makes individual pieces easy to trace, whether you're rebuilding just the vehicle section or looking to extend the dinosaur figure with parts from elsewhere in the range.

FAQ

What scene does Dilophosaurus Ambush recreate?: It depicts a Dilophosaurus catching a vehicle by surprise, one of the most familiar encounters from the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World films, built here as a compact standalone scene.
How many pieces and minifigures does set 76958 include?: The set contains 211 pieces across 99 unique parts, along with one minifigure.
Is this a good set for a quick build?: Yes, with 211 pieces and a straightforward instruction booklet, it's well suited to a single building session.