The best LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets involve versatile construction, enchanting designs, and an immersive building process.
One of LEGO’s longest running themes, there’s plenty of LEGO Creator sets to choose from. Being able to transform them between different construction states makes them an extremely long-lasting toy, and the Creator theme is definitely aimed towards younger audiences in this sense. Here’s our top picks.
Best LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets
31142 LEGO Creator 3-in–1 Space Roller Coaster
In recent years, LEGO have been focusing attention from a few of their themes towards space and exploration. We’ve seen it with upcoming LEGO Technic sets, and we’re seeing it with their Creator sets too. The Space Roller Coaster is yet another example of this shift, and it allows builders to build this space amusement park in three different ways.
It’s a concept that the latest and best LEGO DREAMZzz sets are also adopting, and it’s a worthwhile gift for anyone looking for a creative gift for children of all ages. That said, it’s the kind of LEGO set that most Adult Fans of LEGO would also enjoy.
- Price: £84 / $109.99
- Pieces: 874
- Retailers: Amazon
31136 LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Exotic Parrot
One of the cheaper LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets out there, the 31136 Exotic Parrot is a great gift for both younger and older LEGO fans. It’s an extraordinarily colourful set that shifts between a parrot, swimming fish and a cute frog. Defined by a bold yellow and blue colour scheme, it’s a great LEGO set that’s going to spruce up any room. That said, the upcoming 31211 LEGO Art Macaw Parrots touch an an incredibly similar design choice, and would be worth considering too.
- Price: £19.99 / $19.99
- Pieces: 253
- Retailers: Amazon
31134 LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Shuttle
The LEGO Creator Space Shuttle is probably one of the cheapest sets you’re going to be able to find, though the fact that it contains three different construction variations makes it one of the best value for money sets we’ve seen to date.
It’s simple, easy to build, fun to look at, and even more exciting to play with. It’s the perfect gift for a child who’s looking to get into LEGO, but might be intimidated by some set’s build complexities.
- Price: £18.99 / $9.99
- Pieces: 144
- Retailers: Amazon
31139 LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Cozy House
The 31139 Cozy House is going to set you back a fair amount compared to some others, though it’s a little bit more complex and time-consuming. It can be built in three different forms, each with their own unique architectural spin.
It’s an immersive build, again aimed at younger audiences, and will certainly take your child’s attention for a while.
- Price: £54.99 / $59.99
- Pieces: 808
- Retailers: Amazon
31129 LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Adorable Dogs
The 31129 Adorable Pets features a few small micro-sets, all bundled into one. It’s similar to the Small Plants collection featured in our picks for the best LEGO Icons sets, and would pair extremely well nice to them in a display. Yet, it would be a shame to lock up these adorable little pups who deserve to be played with by your children.
There’s three little pups, each with their own additional toys and treats. At only £24.99 / $29.99, it’s definitely a cheaper option than that puppy your kid keeps nagging you for. Cleaner, too.
- Price: £24.99 / $29.99
- Pieces: 475
- Retailers: Amazon
31129 LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Majestic Tiger
The 31129 Majestic Tiger can be built as a tiger, red panda, or a koi fish. It’s stunning how the design team were able to create such a beast, especially one that looks as enchanting as it does.
There’s 755 pieces too, so it’s going to keep you busy as you construct it as any one of the three variants.
- Price: £44.99 / $49.99
- Pieces: 755
- Retailers: Amazon
31116 LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Safari Wildlife Tree House
Our final inclusion in our thoughts on the best LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets is the Safari Wildlife Tree House, a set with 397 pieces composing its three different variants. Builders will be able to construct them as any of tree house, safari plane or catamaran boat.
It’s a great little set for first time LEGO builders, and it’s quite affordable too.
- Price: £39.99
- Pieces: 397
- Retailers: Amazon
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His time building and collecting LEGO has influenced every aspect of his life, and he’s not stopped creating since.
Having played too many games growing up, Amaar is also a writer for Videogamer, where he reviews hardware and talks about handheld consoles.
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