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LEGO 1278 Jones and Baby Tyranno is a Adventurers set from 2000 currently valued at $45 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.92% since release. On the used market, values range from $21 to $26 based on condition. Its market shows no clear direction yet, even with faster growth than similar sets.

Jones and Baby Tyranno Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Jones and Baby Tyranno since June 2018. High accuracy
LEGO 1278 Jones and Baby Tyranno is an Adventurers Dino Island promotional set released in 2000 by Kabaya, containing 23 pieces and 1 minifigure. The build includes a small cart, a Johnny Thunder minifigure (marketed as Jones in Japan), and a baby Tyrannosaurus figure. The contents are identical to set 5903 Johnny Thunder and Baby T. This set also appeared in a LEGO Magazine comic alongside other Dino Island models.

A sealed Jones and Baby Tyranno is worth about $45. It has grown by roughly 8.9% a year since retiring, and our forecast adds another 9% or so next year. The average used price is $22 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included minifig account for approximately 26% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) eBay listing for Jones and Baby Tyranno $43.62
-3.0%
(PL) Jones and Baby Tyranno from BrickLink seller mike_28 $98.31
+118.6%
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Market Momentum

Neutral
This set is outpacing its theme and its value is climbing, but momentum is holding level for now.
Growth vs peers+3% typical for Dino Island
+18% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:2% bearish·75% neutral·23% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Jones and Baby Tyranno Minifigs

Jones and Baby Tyranno contains 1 minifigure. Johnny Thunder is also included in 19 other sets.
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Johnny Thunder
Johnny Thunder in desert outfit - adv010
20 sets
Value $11.89

Compared with other Dino Island sets

Next to the others, Jones and Baby Tyranno has more members wanting it for each owner than most of the group's retired sets.

#8 of 17
By value, $45
$16$565
In the top half of the group.
#8 of 17
5-year forecast, +42%
+34%+48%
In the top half of the group.
#2 of 17
Used value as a share of new, 48%
23%60%
In the top quarter of the group.
#4 of 17 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About twice the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
15903 Johnny Thunder and Baby T+1,993%
25912 Mike's Swamp Boat+831%
35913 Dr. Kilroy's Car+781%

Related Sets

5903 Johnny Thunder and Baby T

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 23 / 1
Availability Retired
5903 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Johnny Thunder and Baby T
Retail $1.99
Value $41.66
Growth  +1993.5%
Annual growth 8.7%

Sets in Adventurers / Dino Island

5987 Dino Research Compound

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 617 / 6
Availability Retired
5987 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Dino Research Compound
Retail $79.99
Value $565.20
Growth  +606.6%
Annual growth 6.5%

5975 T-Rex Transport

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 321 / 5
Availability Retired
5975 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island T-Rex Transport
Retail $49.99
Value $271.08
Growth  +442.3%
Annual growth 5.7%

5935 Island Hopper

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 205 / 1
Availability Retired
5935 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Island Hopper
Retail $19.99
Value $172.23
Growth  +761.6%
Annual growth 7.4%

5955 All Terrain Trapper

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 185 / 3
Availability Retired
5955 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island All Terrain Trapper
Retail $29.99
Value $172.33
Growth  +474.6%
Annual growth 5.2%

5934 Dino Explorer

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 2
Availability Retired
5934 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Dino Explorer
Retail $14.99
Value $98.66
Growth  +558.2%
Annual growth 6.5%

5921 Research Glider

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 57 / 1
Availability Retired
5921 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Research Glider
Retail $5.99
Value $45.11
Growth  +653.1%
Annual growth 3.8%

5920 Island Racer

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 50 / 1
Availability Retired
5920 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Island Racer
Retail $5.99
Value $50.30
Growth  +739.7%
Annual growth 4.8%

1280 Dr. Kilroy's Microcopter

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1
Availability Retired
1280 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Dr. Kilroy's Microcopter
promotional
Value $20.00
Annual growth 6.1%

5904 Microcopter

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1
Availability Retired
5904 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Microcopter
Retail $1.99
Value $16.46
Growth  +727.1%
Annual growth 4.2%

1281 Mike's Dinohunter

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 24 / 1
Availability Retired
1281 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Mike's Dinohunter
promotional
Value $25.00
Annual growth 2.2%

5911 Johnny Thunder's Plane

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 22 / 1
Availability Retired
5911 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Johnny Thunder's Plane
Retail $2.99
Value $24.02
Growth  +703.3%
Annual growth 5.5%

1279 Cunningham's Dinofinder

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
1279 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Cunningham's Dinofinder
promotional
Value $30.34
Annual growth 4.0%

5913 Dr. Kilroy's Car

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
5913 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Dr. Kilroy's Car
Retail $2.99
Value $26.35
Growth  +781.3%
Annual growth 5.4%

5914 Sam Sanister and Baby T

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 21 / 1
Availability Retired
5914 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Sam Sanister and Baby T
Retail $2.99
Value $24.10
Growth  +706.0%
Annual growth 8.4%

5912 Mike's Swamp Boat

Theme / Subtheme Adventurers / Dino Island
Year 2000
Pieces / Minifigs 19 / 1
Availability Retired
5912 LEGO Adventurers Dino Island Mike's Swamp Boat
Retail $2.99
Value $27.84
Growth  +831.1%
Annual growth 4.9%

Jones and Baby Tyranno Questions

How much is the Jones and Baby Tyranno set worth?

A new, sealed copy of Jones and Baby Tyranno is worth about $45 today. A used copy in good condition goes for about $22.

Is LEGO 1278 Jones and Baby Tyranno retired?

Yes. Jones and Baby Tyranno is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

What will LEGO 1278 Jones and Baby Tyranno be worth next year?

By this time next year, the forecast has Jones and Baby Tyranno near $49, about 9% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. Demand, supply and price show no clear direction. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

How many pieces does LEGO 1278 Jones and Baby Tyranno have, and which minifigures are included?

Jones and Baby Tyranno is built from 23 pieces. The minifigure included is Johnny Thunder. On its own, Johnny Thunder is worth around $12, roughly a quarter of what the set is worth.

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Jones and Baby Tyranno Reviews

20 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Brickipedia
“The cart has two wheels with black tires and blue hubs. There is a box at the back, and another section at the front with two sloping 1×2×1 bricks, and two clips. Johnny Thunder, a small, green baby Dinosaur T-Rex, and four accessories are included: a pair of binoculars, a... More rifle, a pick-axe, and a quadrant.”
Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“Despite its limited functionality beyond a collector's shelf, the inclusion of a well-crafted Johnny Thunder minifigure and a nostalgic baby dino adds a charming touch. The tools and additional pieces are of decent quality, making it a satisfactory addition, albeit its practicality might be minimal for some.”
 

About Adventurers Dino Island

Dino Island was an Adventurers subtheme released in 2000 and was based on the story line where the explorers discover a new mysterious island and discover that there are dinosaurs living on the island. Characters/minifigures in the Dino Island theme include Johnny Thunder, Mr. Cunningham, Dr. Charles Lightning, Baron von Barron and many other Adventurers' characters in addition to dinosaurs.

Dino Island was introduced in 2000 and currently consists of 17 sets. As of today, 5987 Dino Research Compound is the most valuable Dino Island set with an estimated new/sealed value of $565.
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