This is LEGO® set 5987 - Dino Research Compound from the LEGO® Adventurers theme with 617 pieces, which came out in 2000.
| Name: | Dino Research Compound |
| Set number: | 5987 |
| Pieces: | 617 |
| Theme: | Adventurers |
| Minifigures: | 6 |
| Released in: | 2000 |
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This set really has some nice play features in there and I also can't complain about the number of minifigs. What I think is cool about this is that you get 3 dinosaurs, a boat, a jeep and a plane in this set as well. The ceiling of the jeep opens very easily and the boot is able to open as well. The plane is a very cool part of this set, too. We get two cockpits and two propellers which spin a full 360°. At the bottom, you can see a lever which is able to drop a net to capture the dinosaurs.
The main attraction is the building itself. The build of this set is great and there're also no stickers to worry about. I like the way you can attach the building and the other side of the river with the bridge. The other side of the river has a crane which sviwels a full 360°, and you're also able to move it up and down. There's also a tree where you can hide some stuff in there.
The best thing about this set is the building itself. At the front of the building you can see a nice stairway and on the top is a floor which can disappear. On the ground you can also see a gate which you can open, a campfire and a rock. On the first floor, you can also see a catapult which can launch a net. The ceiling above the floor with the disappearing floor can be removed and next to the ceiling is a small lab. The coolest play feature of this set is that you can open the ceiling on the top of the lab, and then you're able to see a radar which sviwels a full 360°. It's a really cool set to have and it really has some nice play features.
All in all, this set is a great set and I would HIGHLY recommend you to get this. You can find this set on eBay and BrickLink for sure.
I bought this product myself. Nothing has been sponsored by the LEGO® group or by third parties.
