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MindWare Dig It Up: Dinosaur Eggs
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WARNING: choking hazard - small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Highlights
- MindWare's Dig It Up! Dino Eggs are a playful group activity game
- Includes 12 wrapped clay eggs, 12 chiseling tool and instructions
- Ideal for ages 4 and up
- Excavate 12 Dinosaurs and learn fun facts!
Description
Dig It Up! Dinosaur Eggs by MindWare is the perfect group activity! Experience the thrilll of discovery just like a real paleontologist! Set includes one dozen individually-wrapped clay eggs with a different dinosaur inside, each with a chiseling tool and instructions. Every egg in the carton contains a different dinosaur! Simply soak the 3" egg in water and chisel away the shell to excavate the dinosaur inside with the chisel tool. Includes a full color excavation guide. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Science
Includes: Instruction Guide
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 50367809
UPC: 889070345941
Item Number (DPCI): 204-04-0307
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.57 inches length x 7.7 inches width x 13.58 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.99 pounds
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Q: What happens if your child eats the clay? What are the ingredients?
submitted by Shopper - 8 months ago
A: Please email custserv@mindware.com and they can provide you a copy of the safety data sheet (SDS). It is a plaster and is NOT considered hazardous and/or poisonous substance.
submitted byMindWare-Nancy - 8 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does this toy meet ASTM F963?
submitted by Kate - 2 years ago
A: Yes, we test to ASTM F963 standards and have pass results.
submitted byMindWare-Nancy - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: How big are the actual dinosaurs?
submitted by Bean - 3 years ago
A: The size varies depending on the dinosaur. They are approximately 1.5" x 2".
submitted byMindWare-Nancy - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Will the outer egg shell dissolve over time if the eggs are buried in outside dirt?
submitted by B - 4 years ago
A: The outer material that makes up the egg will breakdown based on the moisture content in the soil.
submitted byMindWare-Nancy - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: How do you get off the residue remaining on each dinosaur?
submitted by momoftwo - 5 years ago
A: You can rinse them under running water.
submitted byMindWare-Nancy - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is there any information included in the box that gives a description or the names of the dinosaurs found in the eggs?
submitted by Yoga - 5 years ago
A: Yes, there is an excavation guide included, filled with images, fun facts and information on each dinosaur.
submitted byMindWare-Nancy - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is there a way to create new eggs once the ones in the box are "excavated"? Or is it once and done?
submitted by Anne - 5 years ago
A: You cannot reform the eggs, however there are other play activities in the guide for use with the dinosaurs.
submitted byMindWare-Nancy - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: How many chisel tools are included?
submitted by HHA2783 - 9 years ago
A: There are 12 chisels included, one for each dinosaur.
submitted byMamaBear - 8 years ago
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4.6 out of 5 stars with 371 reviews
broad age appeal: 4.58 out of 5
educational value: 4.48 out of 5
length of play: 4.44 out of 5
quality: 4.46 out of 5
value: 4.11 out of 5
91% would recommend
136 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
21 October, 2025Verified purchase
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Was awesome with my students, fun project
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 July, 2025
Kids loved it!
Absolute hit with the kids! They loved digging for the Dino’s and gave me a minute to sit and relax
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
14 February, 2025
Caused Allergic Rash
Our child developed a rash on their hands, neck and back after playing with this toy. We are assuming something in the clay compound may have caused it. Every child is different but just wanted to add this note incase it helps anyone else.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
29 November, 2024Verified purchase
Three year old approved
My three year old LOVES these! We have had so much fun cracking open and digging through the eggs.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
13 October, 2024Verified purchase
Grandson had fun
Some of the eggs were broken. Grandson had so much fun with these.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
30 May, 2024
Getting the same dino over and over again
My 4 year old daughter loves her dinosaurs. Bought this to keep her entertained. Unfortunately, you would think being 12 eggs, they would be assorted dinosaurs, not repeatedly having the same dinosaurs multiple of times.
3 out of 5 stars
29 May, 2024Verified purchase
Hard to break and messy but got kid entreteined
They are hard to dig for a 4 year old. Also very messy. But they serve their purpose, my kid was very entreteined while playing with these. And after getting all the dinosaurs, he played a lot with them. Just bought a different set and they’re easy to break and not muddy like these ones.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 May, 2024Verified purchase
Great for kids!
These were great fun for my dinosaur-loving child. My only recommendation is that I suggest you soak them for double the recommended time. We had one egg that even I struggled with. But on the whole, lots of fun!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
25 February, 2024
Worst "surprise" toy
The marketing photo is misleading—the eggs are not easy to open and do not stay clean. The eggs turn into this clay, runny mess but were still hard to chisel even after soaking them. I regret this purchase.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 February, 2024Verified purchase
MOLDY EGGS
MOLDY EGGS, black mold dots. box was damp.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 January, 2024Verified purchase
Inside was molded
We took the plastic wrap off, and wondered why it smelled. Opened it up and black mold/mildew was inside. The instruction sheet was molded as well as the papers inside each packaged egg. You can tell the box had gotten wet somehow.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 December, 2023Verified purchase
Gets Messy
My 7-year-old is enjoying them but they literally crumble down to this white dust that gets everywhere ESPECIALLY if you have a child that loves getting their hands dirty and using it for “food” in her play kitchen. Our vacuum has been working overtime.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 December, 2023Verified purchase
Damaged
This smelled like mildew and the box had been wet. We had to throw it out because the smell was so strong and it was causing my son to cough terribly.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
25 December, 2023Verified purchase
A win!
Was age appropriate for a 3 year old, took some time. Rocks aren’t super hard/dangerous. He was too excited to get the Dino in the middle.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 November, 2023Verified purchase
Perfect for party favours
Individually wrapped
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
20 October, 2023Verified purchase
Best toy ever
We absolutely love this toys! My daughter is obsessed and keeps her busy for hours
3 out of 5 stars
4 September, 2023
Hard to open
My daughter loves these, but they’re usually very hard to open. Instead of 10 minutes we soak them for hours and they’re still hard to open.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 July, 2023
Potentially Dangerous to Eyes
Wear eye protection! My little guy had barely started digging before the sand/clay shot directly into his eye. There’s nothing in the instructions or on the box suggesting to wear eye protection. I would recommend wearing safety glasses, and that this is potentially better for older kids (maybe 6+?).
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 April, 2023
Empty eggs
Unfortunately ours had a few empty eggs. Super bummed cause my son worked so hard and was very excited to find the dinosaur and there was nothing in his first one. Second one had a dino, but by that point, he was already discouraged.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 February, 2023
Fun
My 2 and 3 year old loved them. They resorted to banging them against a hard surface to open them, but they had a blast. Yes, they're messy, but be prepared for the mess and it's manageable.