Description
This dinosaur egg toy hides a little surprise inside a smooth, matt cream shell. Set the egg in water, just as the words printed on its box say, and over time the shell begins to crack and split to reveal the small dinosaur curled up inside. Once it has hatched, the dinosaur stands on four sturdy legs in bright green fading to sunny yellow, with an orange crest of ridges running along its back, white eyes and dark-tipped toes. The egg is about 6cm tall and 4.5cm across, small enough to sit in the palm of a hand, and it is made from plastic and rubber.
It is a toy made for watching and waiting, which is half the fun. Checking on the egg, spotting the first cracks and then lifting out the dinosaur turns a simple bowl of water into a small event at home. The box calls it a growing pet, and that is the spirit of the thing: a little creature to look after for a while and then keep for play afterwards, perched on a windowsill or joining other figures in a game. Because it is so compact, it tucks easily into a small gift bag or a coat pocket, and it suits any home where dinosaurs are a favourite topic.
The shell has a smooth, matt finish, while the dinosaur inside has a textured, scaly surface with its colours blending in soft fades from head to tail. As a plastic and rubber toy, it is easy to look after: once play is over, wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry before putting it away. We think it makes a cheerful little gift on its own or a fun extra alongside a dinosaur book, and its illustrated box, printed with a friendly cartoon dinosaur, means it is ready to hand over just as it is.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Plastic & rubber |
| Length |
4.5cm |
| Width |
4.5cm |
| Height |
6cm |
| Weight |
0.033KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How does the dinosaur egg hatch?
Set the egg in water, as the words printed on its box say, and the shell gradually cracks and splits to let the small dinosaur inside come out.
How big is the dinosaur egg?
The egg measures about 6cm tall and 4.5cm across, a compact size that sits comfortably in the palm of a hand.
What is the hatching egg toy made from?
The toy is made from plastic and rubber, and the dinosaur inside has a textured, scaly surface once it has hatched.
What colour is the dinosaur inside the egg?
The dinosaur is bright green fading to yellow, with an orange crest along its back, white eyes and dark-tipped toes, inside a cream shell.
How should I look after the toy?
Once play is over, wipe the egg and dinosaur with a damp cloth and let them dry fully before putting them away.
Does the dinosaur egg make a good gift?
Yes, it comes in an illustrated box printed with a cartoon dinosaur, so it is ready to give as a cheerful little surprise.