Roarsome! The best dinosaur toys for kids of all ages

If you're looking for an interactive dinosaur set that will keep fidgety kids still and happy for a while, then look no further than this realistic dinosaur set from TEMI. It comes with nine hand-painted walking dinosaur figures, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Giganotosaurus, a Therizinosaurus and a Stegosaurus, five trees, a fun dino mat and a handy storage box, which should help keep things tidy.

It's recommended for toddlers but kids will likely play with this long after they start school. It's such great value and will help teach younger children how to share and enjoy imaginative play together.

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This budget-friendly dinosaur toy has already been put through its paces by one Mumsnetter, who sings its praises for being 'chuck-and-bash proof'! With very detailed colouring, this cool, large T-Rex is sure to please dinosaur fans, making it a great addition to any kids' dino collection.

Standing at 36cm, you're going to want to make sure you have room in the toy box.  Though there are no sharp edges to worry about, you'll still want to make sure that it won't be used as a weapon against annoying, space-invading siblings. Reviews state that it's robust enough to withstand rough treatment from lively children. Perfect.

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This fab Jurassic World dinosaur toy comes will all sorts of bells and whistles attached.

The Camouflage 'N Battle Indominus Rex comes with button-activated camo-style lighting that moves along its body, giving the impression of the beast moving through the jungle. But if you don't see him, you'll soon be aware of his presence due to his mighty roar! A button on the Indominus Rex's tail activates its chomping attack.

And if all that wasn't enough for a young dinosaur fan, they can scan the hidden tracking code in the free Jurassic World Facts App and immerse themselves in dinosaur-related AR experiences and games.

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When it comes to dinosaur toys, Schleich is a brand that crops up time and time again on the forums. Schleich dinosaur toys are loved for being realistic, well-made and indestructible. Each figure in this popular dinosaur set is hand-painted and the front part of the cave can be turned into a catapult to take out deadly enemies. Stimulating imaginative and educational play, it's a race against the clock before stone pillars are knocked down in battle and rocks collapse and bury everything in sight. All of the dinosaurs, including the carnivorous Herrerasaurus, the four-winged Paravian Dinosaur, and the Psittacosaurus are designed to roam around the treacherous cave.

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Children (and adults) can enjoy wooden toys without worrying about having to replace batteries, making them an excellent choice for sustainable households looking for plastic-free play options. This shelving unit would make a perfect centrepiece for any nursery wall and holds a whole range of prehistoric animals, made with small hands in mind.

The wood is great for developing touch senses and also inspires colour and shape recognition. You'll get a tyrannosaurus rex, a velociraptor, a parasaurolophus, a triceratops, a pterodactyl, a stegosaurus, an ankylosaurus and a bontosaurus. The only issue we can foresee is getting the dinosaurs back on the shelf after little hands take hold.

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Mosasaurus is technically a marine reptile rather than a dinosaur, but given that it features in Jurassic World and has over 1,800 five-star ratings, we think it deserves a place on our list. Inspired by the films, its lifelike textured skin sets the Mosasaurus apart from other underwater monsters. Plus, there's plenty of combat play to be had with the open jaws. It gets a thumbs up from almost all that have purchased it. This dino toy is bound to be a big hit with kids even if they haven't seen the series.

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Kids will love preparing for Jurassic battle with this triceratops playset from Playmobil that continues the legendary story of Dino Rise, a group of intrepid adventurers fighting against the evil Comet Corporation to save dino-kind and nature forever. The set includes a large triceratops and two human figures, complete with durable armour, with both coming together to save the vanishing dinosaur world.

There's no shortage of fun and features with this battle playset that will happily stage many hair-raising raptor escapes. There are also thousands of positive reviews online and Playmobil is a brand that Mumsnetters trust.

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We all remember the original silly-skills game from our childhood and this raptor rework will appeal to dinosaur fans big and small. It's a challenging game for the whole family - you'll need to persevere and use your tweezers to collect 11 dinosaur body parts by holding your nerve to ensure the buzzer doesn't go off.  If your cherub doesn't take to losing very well, you might want to give them a few practice runs as it might take a few tries to master.

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This is a lovely, affordable and well-reviewed dino toy for babies. Featuring a touch sensor on its back that makes it nod its head, play dinosaur sounds and music with LED lights, it will encourage babies to chase and crawl and is designed to develop those fine motor skills. There are two function modes; chase and crawl and play mode. We're not going to lie, it's the sort of toy that'll have you reaching for the off switch after a few outings, but your tiny tot will absolutely love it.

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Help your dino-obsessed youngster devleop their hand and eye coordination skills, explore colour and express their creativity with this art set. Containing six large dinosaurs, six small dinosaurs, two dinosaur cars, two volcanoes, two sets of primary colour paints, two sets of metallic colour paints, one set of glow-in-the-dark paints, colour mixing palettes, brushes, 3D dinosaur stickers, a bracelet, an apron and a mat, it's packed full of fun and should keep little ones occupied for at least 15 minutes.

With plenty of brushes and paints to choose from, several children can play at the same time so it's perfect for play dates. This would also make a brilliant birthday gift for a creative dino-loving kid.

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Lego and dinosaurs - what's not to like?!

This 174-piece set is guaranteed to keep kids quiet for a while as they build themselves a terrifying T-rex, triceratops or a pterodactyl. And when they finish their masterpiece, they can demolish it and move on to the next model. This great value set is the perfect gift for slightly older dino fans.

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