Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Botanical Garden vs LEGO Icons Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10334
LEGO Icons Botanical Garden
A Victorian glass greenhouse. Seven minifigures. A working fountain courtyard. The most photogenic Botanical LEGO set ever shipped.
Set #76964
LEGO Icons Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull
The T. rex skull, mounted, base, plaque, and a printed footprint that's the smartest detail in the set.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Botanical Garden | LEGO Icons Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5WINS | 4/5 |
| Pieces | 3,792WINS | 577 |
| MSRP | $269.99 | $79.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.07WINS | $0.14 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Recommended |
| Best for | Botanical LEGO collectors, Icons builders, and anyone who wants a smaller-footprint architectural display. | Builders who want the museum-skeleton vibe in a single-piece display; fans of the retired [Dinosaur Fossils](/reviews/dinosaur-fossils) who can't find a copy. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Icons Botanical Garden
Pros
- Victorian glass-greenhouse architecture with detailed iron framework
- Fountain courtyard with cobblestone tile work and seating
- Seven character minifigures spanning gardeners and visitors
- Full interior plant displays — orchids, ferns, tropical species
- Pairs naturally with the LEGO Botanical Collection plant sets
Cons
- Glass-roof aesthetic means strong lighting matters for display
- Some intricate iron-framework pieces are fiddly
- Some sticker work on the interior plant labels
LEGO Icons Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull
Pros
- Movie-accurate T. rex skull anatomy in LEGO scale
- Printed footprint tile on the base — most underappreciated detail in the set
- Articulated jaw — can be staged open or closed
- Modern reissue of the [Dinosaur Fossils](/reviews/dinosaur-fossils) skeleton concept at a single-piece price point
Cons
- Single skull only — no full skeleton like the original 21320
- Display base is smaller than the build deserves
- Lighting matters more than for any other set in the lineup
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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.