Dennis Nedry
jp002 · Jurassic Park / Jurassic World
Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary · 2023
Figure ID
jp002
Theme
Jurassic Park / Jurassic World
Year Released
2023
Rarity
Common
Head
Yellow classic skin tone, detailed printing with black square-rimmed glasses, a slight smirk, stubble, and sideburns. Features dual-sided printing with an alternate venom-spit/scared expression on the back. Topped with a bright yellow tousled, wavy medium-length hair piece.
Torso
White short-sleeve collared shirt with an open neck, worn underneath an orange-brown vest. Features a red Jurassic Park employee ID badge printed on the left chest with a lanyard. Back printing includes shirt folds and vest seam details. White arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Plain black standard LEGO legs and hip piece.
Accessories
None included in the standalone photo, but the set version typically includes a Barbasol can with hidden dinosaur embryos and a small dilophosaurus figure.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include bright yellow, white, orange-brown, and black, reflecting his iconic safari-casual outfit from the original 1993 Jurassic Park film.
Printing Details
High-quality modern pad printing with crisp lines on the torso front and back, as well as precise facial features and dual-expression printing on the head.
Variants
This is the primary modern iteration of Dennis Nedry released in 2023. No major regional variants exist, though earlier custom or unofficial versions existed prior to this official release.
Condition Notes
Standard wear points include potential scratching on the torso print, scuffing on the plain black legs, and clutch power degradation. The yellow hair piece is susceptible to fading if exposed to direct UV light.
Estimated Value
$5.00 to $10.00 USD used complete, depending on the marketplace and inclusion of the Barbasol accessory.
Price (New)
Came packaged in a mid-range set with an original retail price around $39.99 to $79.99 depending on the specific 2023 Jurassic Park wave set.
Compatible Sets
76958 Dilophosaurus Ambush (2023)
Character Background
Dennis Nedry is the main human antagonist of the original 1993 Jurassic Park film. As the disgruntled chief computer programmer for InGen, he attempts to corporate-espionage steal dinosaur embryos by hiding them in a shaving cream can, leading to the catastrophic system shutdown and park meltdown.
Design Notes
An excellent adaptation of Wayne Knight's character, perfectly capturing his signature messy hair, glasses, and distinct Hawaiian/vest layering style through clever torso and head design.
Similar Minifigures
John Hammond (jp001), Alan Grant (jp003), Ian Malcolm (jp004)
Collectibility
Moderate to high demand among Jurassic Park and movie-themed LEGO collectors as a primary character previously missing from early lineups.
History
LEGO released the first official Jurassic Park sets in 2018 (Jurassic World era) and expanded heavily into classic 1993 film anniversary sets in 2023, which finally introduced Dennis Nedry to the official lineup.
Interesting Facts
The character's inclusion completes the primary trio/antagonist lineup of the iconic first film, and the inclusion of the Barbasol shaving cream can is a legendary nod to the movie's plot twist.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside other Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary minifigures (Grant, Malcolm, Sattler) next to a brick-built Ford Explorer or dinosaur enclosure.
Modification Potential
Great for custom Jurassic Park vignettes, custom programmer MOCs, or adding various tools/coffee cups to his hands.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, highly anticipated character addition for movie fans with great facial prints and accurate costume details, making it a must-have for Jurassic Park collectors.