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MindWare Dig It Up! Dinosaur Eggs
Twelve separate digs make this a practical dinosaur party activity.
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Before you buy
- Listed age guidance
- Retailer listing: ages 4+
- In the box
- 12 clay eggs, 12 chisels, excavation guide
- Getting started
- No batteries required. No assembly required
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Read the verdict and alternativesOur take
Twelve reveals, rather than one endlessly reusable activity
The twelve eggs and matching chisels make it possible to divide the excavation across a party or several afternoons. Soaking and containing the crumbling clay are part of the activity. Once the dinosaurs are uncovered, the value shifts from discovery to playing with the figures; the excavation itself cannot be reset.
- Best fit
- The discovery experience, not as the most direct way to buy dinosaur figures.
- Before buying
- Soak eggs first and contain the crumbling clay on a tray. Each egg can only be excavated once; small figures remain.
Consider these alternatives
Learning Resources Jumbo Dinosaurs: Mommas & Babies →
Children who want two larger dinosaurs for immediate pretend play.
Schleich Tyrannosaurus Rex Figure →
A child who wants a T. rex now, rather than an excavation or building task first.
A closer look at the trade-offs
The trade-off
Jumbo Dinosaurs provides larger figures ready for storytelling, while a Schleich T. rex concentrates the gift on one character. Choose the eggs for the discovery experience, not as the most direct way to buy dinosaur figures.
Living with it & the first play session
After the wrapping comes off
The clay excavation is a one-time activity. The twelve dinosaur figures can be kept for sorting, collecting, and pretend play.
Give each child a tray and softened egg, then compare discoveries.
A suggested activity, not a report from a product test.
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Sources, facts & edition details
Edition identifier
68489. The model number field on the exact-ASIN product page records 68489. The page's product form and available ASIN specification matched the catalog identifier. This check concerns product identity, not price or availability.
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Product references
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