Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 vs LEGO Icons Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10317
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Working steering, opening doors, removable roof panels, and the iconic Defender silhouette. The most British set in the Icons lineup.
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 Land Rover Classic Defender 90 | LEGO Icons Dinosaur Fossils: T. rex Skull |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5WINS | 4/5 |
| Pieces | 2,336WINS | 577 |
| MSRP | $239.99 | $79.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.10WINS | $0.14 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Recommended |
| Best for | Land Rover enthusiasts, Icons vehicle collectors, and builders who want a working-features LEGO car. | 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 Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Pros
- Movie-accurate Defender 90 silhouette in Icons-tier build quality
- Working steering wheel — front wheels turn when you turn the steering
- Opening doors, hood, and tailgate
- Removable roof panels for full interior access
- Detailed engine bay under the hood
Cons
- No included minifig (it's a car, not a vignette)
- Some intricate wiring routing visible if you display with the hood up
- Wheels don't articulate over a 360-degree range (front-wheels only)
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.