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T-Rex fossil excavation
Block for digging out the bones of a T-Rex and then assembling the skeleton
- Age
- Ages 6 to 9
- Price
- under €10
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Why it works
Chipping away at the block until the first bone shows has something of a treasure hunt about it, and at 6 that is enough to fill an afternoon. Ten fossil pieces come out and are then put together, with a leaflet that guides the dig and the assembly. Cheap, and different from what the others will bring to the party.
Our verdict
A spot-on small gift for dinosaur fans aged 6 to 9. If you want something that lasts more than an afternoon, step up to the National Geographic gemstone kit.
They will like it if
- they know the names of the dinosaurs
- they enjoy getting their hands dirty
Bear in mind
- it gives off a lot of dust: do it over newspaper or on the terrace
- it is over in an afternoon
What's in the box
- 10 fossil pieces to dig out
- The pieces fit together at the end
- Educational leaflet in 8 languages
- Can be used alone
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