Lights out. Ceiling fills with dinosaurs. Dad does the roar.
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- 24 dinosaur designs
- No screens needed
- Ages 3+
- Easy grip handle
- Ships within 2-3 days
- 60-day warranty
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The toy that turns you into the storyteller he wants you to be
This isn't a screen. It's a torch. You point it at the ceiling and 24 different dinosaurs appear, one per slide. Your son sees a T-Rex; you see a prompt to do the roar. No batteries in the toy mean no waiting for him to tell you what happens next, and no competing with anything glowing. You're narrating the adventure.
Bedtime becomes the event you've been meaning to make it. Every night a different dino, a different voice, a different story. That's the dad move.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives in the box
Everything you need to start projecting tonight, minus the batteries.
The Dinosaur Torch
Solid plastic torch with an easy-grip handle sized for 3-7 year old hands. The slide mechanism lets your child swap between 24 dinosaur designs without you touching it. Weighs enough to feel like a real torch, light enough that small fingers don't tire.
- ✓ 24 interchangeable dinosaur slides
- ✓ Rubberised grip, age 3+
- ✓ Requires 2x AA batteries (not included)
24 Dinosaur Slides
Each slide holds one creature, from the T-Rex to the Stegosaurus. The projections are sharp enough that your child can spot the details, vague enough that he has to imagine the story. That's where you come in.
- ✓ Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Brachiosaurus and 21 others
- ✓ Clear projections on ceiling or wall
- ✓ Slide clicks smoothly between designs
Ready to Roar Tonight
No assembly. No instructions to decode. Load 2x AA batteries, slide the first dinosaur into place, dim the lights, and point. Your child hands you the torch or holds it himself. Either way, the story starts immediately.
- ✓ Unbox and play in under 60 seconds
- ✓ No small parts to lose
- ✓ Fits any room with a ceiling
Buying for a 5th or 6th birthday? This is the one. Buying for a 3 or 4 year old? Start here.
Was £17.99
Dinosaur Torch & Projector - Torch Toy: £7.69
While they play
What playtime teaches without a screen in sight
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Narrative play
Your child creates the story, not the screen. You voice the characters. Daydreaming becomes collaboration.
Object control
Sliding the mechanism teaches fine motor skills. Pointing the torch at the right angle teaches aim and focus.
Curiosity
One projector, 24 creatures. He'll want to know what each one is called, what it ate, whether it was faster than the last one.
Listening
Without a screen narrating, he listens to you. That's rare. That's valuable.
What families say about Jaques of London
What parents and grandparents are saying
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Dinosaur designs to discover
Each slide is a new creature. No repeats. That's 24 nights of bedtime before the first 'I've seen this one.'
From order to roaring
Ships within 2-3 business days. Gift-wrapped and ready. Leigh Hemmings said it: 'Arrived next day, saved Christmas.'
We stand behind it
60-day warranty and 30-day returns. If it doesn't become his favourite bedtime toy, we'll make it right.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this torch, not the tablet version
| Jaques Dinosaur Torch & Projector - Torch Toy | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Who's telling the story | ✅ | ❌ Algorithm picks it |
| Screen time pressure | ✅ | ❌ 30+ minutes of scrolling |
| Your voice in the room | ✅ | ❌ Narrator you didn't hire |
| Works without WiFi | ✅ | ❌ Needs internet |
| Still works in 5 years | ✅ | ⚠️ Outdated, forgotten |
| Can be passed to a younger sibling | ✅ | ❌ Tied to one account |
| Teaches listening | ✅ | ❌ Trains thumb-swiping |
- ✅ You narrate
- ✅ No screens
- ✅ You're the voice
- ✅ Works offline
- ✅ Lasts for years
- ✅ Pass it down
- ✅ Builds listening
- ❌ Algorithm decides
- ❌ 30+ min screen time
- ❌ Stranger's voice
- ❌ Needs WiFi
- ⚠️ Outdated fast
- ❌ One profile only
- ❌ Thumb-training only
Buying for a 5th or 6th birthday? This is the one. Buying for a 3 or 4 year old? Start here.
Was £17.99
Dinosaur Torch & Projector - Torch Toy: £7.69
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions we're asked most by dads like you
How bright are the projections? Can he hold it, or do I have to?
Bright enough to see clearly on a ceiling 2 metres up. Your child can hold it if his arms cooperate, but most dads end up doing the pointing while the child does the narration. That's the sweet spot. The grip is sized for ages 3 and up, so smaller hands might need a hand.
Will it still work in 2 years, or is it one of those toys that breaks?
John A said it best: 'Not the usual tat from China.' This is plastic that's built to be gripped hard, dropped a few times, and still project clearly. 60-day warranty covers manufacturing faults. After that, most of these are still roaring in the toy boxes of younger siblings. Played for years. That's the test.
What if I'm buying it for my grandchild and I'm not sure of the age fit?
Buying for a 3 or 4 year old? Start here. They're still building fine motor skills and the slide mechanism helps. Buying for a 5th or 6th birthday? This is the one. They can operate it independently and the 24 dinosaurs won't feel babyish. Ages 7+ still play it, but they'll want to research each creature you project, which is its own kind of win.
It says 'requires 2x AA batteries', are they included?
No, but they're cheap and last a solid 40-50 hours of play. Most households have spares. It's one of those smart design choices: no proprietary battery, no dongle, no app. Just pop 2x AA in and go. We've always done that.
How much does it cost?
The Dinosaur Torch & Projector - Torch Toy is £7.69 today (down from £17.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Buying for a 5th or 6th birthday? This is the one. Buying for a 3 or 4 year old? Start here.
Was £17.99
Dinosaur Torch & Projector - Torch Toy: £7.69
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
We've been making toys since 1795 because we believe bedtime should be an event, not a screen handoff. This Dinosaur Torch isn't a gadget. It's a permission structure. It says to your child: 'I'm here. I'm listening. You're the one telling me what happens next.' That's worth more than any projection tech. We chose solid plastic, a smooth slide, and a grip that actually fits small hands because toys that survive the first week survive childhood. 24 dinosaurs means 24 nights of different voices before the story repeats. That's the whole point.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
Order now.
Roar tonight.
Was £17.99
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