JURASSIC PARK - Tyrannosaurus Rex - Piggy Bank 34cm

Tyrannosaurus Rex Money Box — Jurassic Park — Beast Kingdom VPB — 34 cm

Entrust your savings to Jurassic Park’s most iconic predator with this imposing Tyrannosaurus Rex money box designed by Beast Kingdom. Part of the VPB — Vinyl Precious Buddy range, this functional creation combines a large vinyl figurine with a compartment for coins. Standing approximately 34 cm tall, it also makes a particularly eye-catching decorative piece in a bedroom, an office or a dinosaur-themed collection.

The T-Rex features a stylised design with deliberately exaggerated proportions. Its massive head, large yellow eyes and wide-open jaws give it an expression that is both ferocious and amusing. Two rows of white teeth surround a black and pink mouth, complemented by a red tongue sculpted in relief.

Its brown body replicates an uneven, wrinkled skin texture reminiscent of a dinosaur’s scales. The powerful thighs, large legs fitted with black claws, short forelimbs and long, curved tail combine to form a stable and instantly recognisable silhouette. This rounder, more expressive design reflects the collection’s ‘buddy’ style whilst retaining the key anatomical features of the Tyrannosaurus rex.

The slot for coins is discreetly integrated into the back, near the base of the neck. This allows the figurine to be used as a piggy bank without altering its appearance when viewed from the front. Its generous capacity allows it to gradually hold a substantial amount of coins, whilst its 34 cm size gives it the presence of a genuine decorative figurine.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Beast Kingdom

• Licence: Jurassic Park

• Dinosaur depicted: Tyrannosaurus rex

• Collection: VPB — Vinyl Precious Buddy

• Visible product code: VPB-027

• Product type: 3D piggy bank / functional vinyl figurine

• Height: Approx. 34 cm

• Pose: Standing, with mouth open and tail curved

• Style: Stylised design with rounded proportions

• Coin slot: Integrated into the back

• Materials: PVC and ABS

• Distinctive features: Large yellow eyes, open mouth, white teeth, red tongue and black claws

• Texture: Sculpted skin with folds and raised details

• Main colours: Brown, yellow, black, white, pink and red

• Joints: No joints for repositioning

• Uses: Collectible, decorative and display

• Official licence: Universal / Jurassic Park

• EAN code: 4711694558161

Origin and background of the dinosaur (Lore)

The Tyrannosaurus rex is the dinosaur most closely associated with the Jurassic Park saga. In the first film, several specimens are recreated by InGen scientists using ancient DNA supplemented with sequences from modern-day animals. They are then housed in the park built by John Hammond on Isla Nublar.

The T-Rex is initially presented as one of the park’s main attractions. After the electric fences were deactivated following sabotage by Dennis Nedry, it escaped from its enclosure and attacked the vehicles carrying the visitors. This night-time sequence in the rain became one of the film’s most famous scenes.

Despite its role as a predator, the Tyrannosaurus also plays a decisive role in the final showdown. It intervenes in the visitor centre and attacks the velociraptors threatening Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler and the children. The ‘When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth’ banner then falls before him, establishing the T-Rex as the park’s true symbol.

In subsequent films, various specimens reappear, but the original female from Isla Nublar retains a special place in the public’s heart. She is frequently nicknamed ‘Rexy’ and becomes a recurring figure in the Jurassic World franchise.

This piggy bank transforms this gigantic predator into a guardian of coins. Its open jaws, imposing claws and confident stance are a reminder of its power, whilst its large eyes and rounded proportions give it a more humorous and approachable appearance.