The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Sports Car set is another set from the newly released wave, which features a model similar those featured in past years. This 2020 version can be built into a trio of crafts including the lead model, which is a Sports Car, along with alternate builds of a Hot Rod and a Plane, described as an ‘Old Fashioned Plane’. But can another set, which is similar to previous ones be worth adding to your collection? Read on to find out as I continue my Creator 2020 set reviews and take a look at all three builds featured in set 31100.
Product Description
Drive kids’ love of vehicles and creativity with the exciting LEGO® Creator 3in1 Sports Car (31100) toy set. Kids will love racing around with this red and black sports car, featuring a center motor, intake pipe and a spoiler on the back. Fun and creative freedom to build Kids get 3 different build-and-play experiences with this LEGO Creator 3in1 set. They can build a sports car, rebuild it into a hot rod with motor and intake pipe, make an old-time plane, or create something completely new. This awesome building toy encourages imaginative play and makes a great treat or reward. Both the sports car and hot rod have room for a minifigure in the cab. Stand-alone models to build, play and rebuild LEGO Creator 3in1 sets offer kids fun models that are detailed and realistic and encourage imaginative play. The models create endless building and play opportunities while sparking creativity in children of all ages. These small and inspirational sets also make great any-occasion gifts.
- Set Name: Sports Car
- Set Number: 31100
- Pieces: 134
- RRP: £8.99/$9.99/9.99€
- Measurements: measure over 4cm high, 12cm long and 7cm wide
- Alternate Builds: Hot Rod, Plane
- Availability: LEGO stores, LEGO.com and LEGO Retailers
The Builds
Lead Model – Sports Car
The lead model is an convertible sports car and as mentioned in the intro, it’s a vehicle which has appeared in similar forms in past Creator 3-in-1 sets. As one of the smaller of the new Creator sets, don’t expect a highly detailed or time consuming build. It almost feels like a LEGO City set and in fact there is room for a Minifigure to sit in the single seat cockpit. However is doesn’t feel as it’s as detailed as a LEGO City build but at the same time, it also features too many elements. Despite being able to fit a Minifigure, it’s slightly chunkier than a City vehicle.
Although the set may not provide anything too taxing for adult builders, it has a nice selection of elements. With the set having such a low price point, it’s a nice way boost your part collection. There is nothing of any sort of rarity within the parts, but there are plenty of useful pieces.
Model 2 – Hot Rod
The second model, which uses some of the parts from the lead build, is a Hot Rod. This is a similar build to the lead model. Hot Rod’s are known for their exposed front engine, which has been built into the model. Although it doesn’t use all the parts from the lead build, it’s almost the same sort of size. It can also seat a Minifigure, which the seating area almost an exact copy of the Sports Cars.
Model 3 – Plane
The smallest of the three builds is a plane, it appears to mimic some sort of cargo-type aircraft. This is on a much smaller scale compared to the other two builds. The 3-in-1 builds are often limited by the parts included to create the lead build. This certainly feels like the issue here. I quite like the plane though, especially how the Technic beams give the impression of the windows of the plane. Plus the wheel rims, make great engines.
Overall
With a set of this size and such a basic build, it’s quite difficult to go into in depth detail about it. They are clearly aimed towards younger builders, who would get a great deal of joy out of being able to create three different builds. Seeing how the same set of element can be used in different ways could certain inspire younger LEGO fans to start building their own creations. Which is why these sort of sets are so interesting. They may not be that interesting for AFOLs or have the draw of other themes, but they are almost the purest form of LEGO building.
This set was provided to BricksFanz by the LEGO Group for purposes of review. The thoughts within this review are that of BricksFanz and do not reflect those of the LEGO Group. Providing the set for free, does not guarantee a favourable opinion of the set.
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