How many pieces does the T. rex skull have?

Set 76964 contains 577 pieces across 162 unique elements, mainly in tan, dark tan, light bluish grey and black.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, it's a display-only model with no minifigures – the skull itself is the whole point of the build.

Does the jaw actually move?

Yes, the upper and lower jaw are built with a hinge, so you can open and close the mouth once the model is complete.

Set 76964 Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull

Jurassic World

LEGO® Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull

Set 76964 recreates the skull of a Tyrannosaurus rex as a display model in the LEGO® Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils range. It has 577 pieces across 162 unique elements and includes no minifigures, putting the focus entirely on the bone structure.

Set number: 76964
Year: 2024
Pieces: 577
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Jurassic World
Different parts: 162

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 162

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 (14)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A skull built piece by piece

Rather than relying on a handful of large specialist pieces, this build uses many smaller interlocking elements to shape the eye sockets, nasal cavity and rows of teeth. The upper and lower jaw are hinged, so once finished you can open and close the mouth and see the teeth line up the way they would on a real skull. It's a slower, more technical build than a vehicle or building set, and it rewards patience with a genuinely convincing organic shape by the end.

Colours picked to look like a real fossil

The main colours – tan, dark tan, light bluish grey and black – aren't just decorative; they echo the look of excavated bone and fossilised material. Warmer tan tones dominate the skull itself, while the grey and black pieces suggest mineral staining and shadow. The parts list on this page can be filtered by colour, so you can check exactly how many pieces come in each shade before you start, which is handy if you're sourcing spares for another project.

Built for display, not for play

With no play features and no minifigures, the T. rex skull is designed as a shelf or desk display piece rather than a toy. At 577 pieces it's a manageable weekend build that still delivers real visual impact, without demanding the space or build time of a full-size dinosaur skeleton. For Jurassic World fans or anyone into natural history, it's a compact way to display something more unusual than a typical vehicle or building set.

Pieces worth keeping for other builds

Beyond the dinosaur-specific elements, the set's 162 unique parts include plenty of standard bricks in tan and grey that are useful well beyond this model, for example in landscape or desert-themed builds. The full parts list on this page shows exactly which pieces and quantities are included, so you can quickly check whether it has something you need for your next project.

FAQ

How many pieces does the T. rex skull have?: Set 76964 contains 577 pieces across 162 unique elements, mainly in tan, dark tan, light bluish grey and black.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, it's a display-only model with no minifigures – the skull itself is the whole point of the build.
Does the jaw actually move?: Yes, the upper and lower jaw are built with a hinge, so you can open and close the mouth once the model is complete.

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