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I still fail to see why you guys are surprised the sets are showing up now. Its not early, every year for as far back as I can remember the winter assortment sets of next year have shown up within the first two weeks of November in anticipation of holiday sales. Usually Bionicle (or Hero Factory) start to show up the first week of December. Shouldn't be much of a surprise except to maybe brand new Lego fans.The fact that 2012 sets are being added to Shop at Home should only reinforce this.Edit:Now that Shop at home is up with Dino stuff, we have piece counts! Updated the first post as well. For those on a budget, here's a price breakdown most AFOLs use:5882 Ambush Attack $11.99 80 Pieces 15¢ per Brick5883 Tower Takedown $19.99 136 Pieces 15¢ per Brick5884 Raptor Chase $29.99 259 Pieces 12¢ per Brick5885 Triceratops Trapper $49.99 271 Pieces 19¢ per Brick5886 T-Rex Hunter $69.99 480 Pieces 15¢ per Brick5887 Dino Defense Headquarters $99.99 793 Pieces 13¢ per BrickI'll be picking up Raptor Chase probably on Friday and will hopefully have a review done by the end of the weekend.

Well, just got word from a good friend who works at Toys R Us (San Diego Auto Circle one) that they received the new Dino sets along with a few other assorted 2012 sets (no Hero Factory yet, darn). Hopefully after I get some tests and homework out of the way today and tomorrow I can pick a few of the smaller ones up and get some reviews done. Inconveniently though Inheritance just came out and I can see myself spending time reading that instead...Anyone else spot these yet? Anyone actually got their hands on some of the sets?

I have to agree with Mesonak. Bulk, Stringer and Stormer would make great $13-level sets; and Nex plus a new hero as the $8-level sets would be great. Seeing as we're stuck with Furno though, and done to five heroes now, the likelihood of a new hero is pretty low.

The web-site is live on Lego.com: Click Me! If you move the leafs, you can see a film reel of the Rex and Utahraptor; and a film reel of some of the scientists doing something with the tranquilizers. Individual pictures include a minifig next to an egg, a hunter with a Rex in the background, and a minifig next to Rex footprints. The background itself has a drawing of the Rex and the Coelophysis. Obviously a current placeholder for the full site, its cool for a few minutes of exploration.

Apparently there is a Dino promo comic in the new Lego magazine that is shipping out. Haven't found any scans or summaries yet, anyone get their magazine yet that would be kind enough to scan it for the rest of us?

Sayger - his style is definitely different and really fit '06/'07 well.

Dino is a new 2012 Lego theme. The theme will be different from Dino Attack and more similar to Dino 2010 in that the protagonists are attempting to capture and study the dinosaurs rather than hunt and kill them. Each set features a different dinosaur, piece of location and minifigure vehicle with some feature or function focusing on trapping the dinosaurs. (Official theme description TBA)SetsSets are scheduled for a winter 2012 release and should start appearing in stores mid-November for holiday sales. There is currently 7 known sets, 6 main release sets and 1 store exclusive (click images for a larger version):5882 Ambush AttackPrice: 11.99 Euro / USD80 Pieces

Avoid the ambush and capture the coelophysis!As the hero rides his mini off-roader through the jungle on the lookout for dinosaurs, an agile Coelophysis hides behind a bush, ready to pounce. Can our brave hero capture it using his tranquilizer gun before the dino escapes and attacks the city? You decide! Includes hero minifigure and Coelophysis dinosaur.

• [*]Includes hero minifigure and Coelophysis dinosaur[*]Features mini off-roader with 2 missiles[*]Accessories include jungle foliage and tranquilizer gun[*]Use the tranquilizer gun to capture the dinosaur![*]Don’t let the dinosaur escape into the city![*]Mini off-roader measures over 3” (7cm) long[*]Coelophysis stands over 2” (5cm) tall and 3” (7cm) long

5883 Tower TakedownPrice: 19.99 Euro / USD136 Pieces

Capture the Pteranodon before it flies away with the bait!Lure the hungry Pteranodon dinosaur to the lakeside tower with a smelly fish! Can our hero capture it when as it lunges for the bait? Or will he be forced to make a quick exit on the speedy jet boat? You decide! Use the shooting net and tranquilizer gun! Hero minifigure and Pteranodon dinosaur included.

• [*]Includes hero minifigure and Pteranodon dinosaur[*]Features tower with net shooter[*]Accessories include fish bait, tranquilizer guns and walkie-talkie[*]Use the tranquilizer gun to capture the dinosaur![*]Shoot the net![*]Don’t let the dinosaur fly away![*]Measures over 6” (15cm) tall and 5” (12cm) wide[*]Pteranodon measures 8” (20cm) long and 4” 10cm) Tall[*]Jet boat measures 2"" (5cm) long

5884 Raptor ChasePrice: 29.99 Euro / USD259 Pieces

Stop the Raptor in its tracks with the lasso!Hurry! The raging Raptor is heading towards the city and must be stopped at all costs. Chase down the dashing dino in the big-wheeled off-roader! Then fire the tranquilizer gun and capture it with the lasso! Includes Raptor dinosaur and 2 minifigures.[*]Includes 2 hero minifigures and Raptor dinosaur[*]Features off-roader with large wheels and lasso[*]Accessories include tranquilizer gun and 2 flick missiles[*]Lasso the Raptor![*]Shoot the tranquilizer gun![*]Off-roader measures over 6” (15cm) long[*]Raptor measures 3” (7cm) tall

5885 Triceratops TrapperPrice: 49.99 Euro / USD271 Pieces

Cage the Triceratops and keep the city safe!The mighty Triceratops is on the rampage and headed straight for the city! Fire the tranquilizer weapons, lure it into the cage and load it onto the truck before it reaches the city and causes mayhem! Includes 2 hero minifigures and a Triceratops dinosaur.

• [*]Includes 2 hero minifigures and Triceratops dinosaur[*]Features truck with closing cage, 2 flick missiles and tools[*]Weapons include 2 tranquilizer guns[*]Capture the Triceratops in the cage![*]Load the cage onto the truck![*]Measures 30” (76cm) wide and 22” (56cm) high[*]Triceratops measures over 9” (23cm) tall[*]Truck measures over 22” (58cm) long

5886 T-Rex HunterPrice: 69.99 Euro / USD480 Pieces

Tow away the awesome T-Rex!T-Rex is on the loose! The scout vehicle has spotted the awesome T-Rex stomping out of the jungle towards the city. Strap the harness around the dino and tow the monster back to the jungle with the heavy-lift helicopter! Don’t let it flatten everything in its path! Includes T-Rex dinosaur and 2 hero minifigures.

• [*]Includes 2 hero minifigures and T-Rex dinosaur[*]Vehicles include helicopter and scout vehicle[*]Helicopter features hook, harness, guns, 4 missiles and rotating blades[*]Scout vehicle features trailer and binoculars[*]Accessories include weapons[*]Spot the T-Rex on an exploration with the scout vehicle![*]Tow the T-Rex away with the helicopter![*]Helicopter measures over 16” (42cm) long and 14” (37cm) wide[*]Scout vehicle measures over 5” (13cm) long[*]T-Rex stands over 16” (43cm) tall

5887 Dino Defense HeadquartersPrice: 99.99 Euro / USD793 Pieces

Protect the Dino HQ and send the dinos running!At Dino Defense HQ, the heroes are preparing for an epic prehistoric battle! Equipped with a communications center, laboratory and tranquilizer refilling station, it’s a hive of activity. Prepare for the dino attack! Close the gates, fire the tranquilizer weapons and capture the dinos with the crane and net! Includes 4 hero minifigures, 3 dinosaurs, helicopter and car.

• [*]Includes 4 hero minifigures[*]Dinosaurs include T-Rex, Raptor and Coelophysis[*]Vehicles include helicopter and car[*]Dino Defense HQ features opening gates, moving crane with net, flick missiles, communications centre, laboratory, helicopter landing pad, refilling station and 3 flick missiles[*]Close the gates and prepare for attack![*]Use the crane and net to capture the dinos![*]Measures 30” (76cm) wide and 22” (56cm) high[*]Car measures 2” (5cm) wide and 4” (10cm) long[*]Helicopter measures 7” (17cm) long, 2” (5cm) tall and 12” (5cm) wide[*]T-Rex stands over 16” (43cm) tall[*]Raptor measures over 9” (23cm) tall[*]Coelophysis measures over 5” (15cm) tall

5888 Pteradon Chase / Hydroplane (Store Exclusive)Price: TBAPieces: TBADinos / Minifigures: 1Hunter, 1 Pilot, 1 Pteradon (Light / Dark Green)Latest News

• [*] Now available in Lego Retail Stores,

Lego Shop @ Home and various retail stores in the US! (11/09/2011)[*] Official placeholder web-site is now live on Lego.com: Dino site. (11/01/2011)[*] New Dino promotion comic in the November-December 2011 Lego Club Magazine! (Scans coming soon) (11/01/2011)

---Anyone else excited and looking forward to this theme? Personally I'm really looking forward to it, especially after seeing the finalized sets. Dino themes are always a welcome Lego addition, especially if they come with new molded dinosaurs.

My holy grail would have to be the complete '01 mask collection. I bought countless mask packs back in the day, all the way until they were out of stores and even a few years ago tried buying some masks online. I'm still missing a few to complete the collection, but that has always been my holy grail of Bionicle sets.

Voted for entry #3, it was rather well built and all around HF looking.

Nulled. Couldn't decided between Trunx (#3) and Raptorix (#6), both were equally awesome.

Tough choice between 1 and 4, went with the Magma Wolf though.

Entry 8 is massive, very well built and all around good looking, it got my vote.

Voted for entry #2.

Rather Unfriendly Hyena Creature, hands down one of the best MOCs in the contest.

Quaza Crawler (#7) got my vote, I absolutely love its leg design and it could easily fit in the HF universe.

Ended up going with Entry 4 because its completely awesome and flows with the HF aesthetic. Behemoth was close but just not HF enough.

Entry #1 got my vote.

Voted for entry #6, Lightning Grazer. Entry #2, Herpto, was a close second though.

My last set was Tahu Stars, my second copy actually. Got it so that I could have one with the golden pieces and one with the regular. That was back when the Stars were still new though, its been ages since I got a Bionicle set...

Pohatu or Lewa Mata. Can't remember which one I got first, it was quite awhile ago. I think it was Pohatu though.