This week, The Brick Stand shines a spotlight on a retired LEGO set – the Future Flyer (Product Number: 31034) from the Creator theme. Released in 2016, this set offers a glimpse of the imaginative possibilities within the Creator series. Though no longer in production, the Future Flyer continues to captivate LEGO enthusiasts with its unique build and intricate details. Join us as we delve into the features and highlights of this cherished set in this weekly spotlight.
Uncover the Future: Inside the LEGO Creator Future Flyer Set
The LEGO Creator Future Flyer set is a thrilling 3-in-1 build that gives builders the opportunity to construct a high-tech robot, futuristic jet, or sleek sports car. With 4124 pieces, this set offers a challenging and rewarding building experience. The robot features a striking orange, white, and black color scheme, a large movable head with a piercing blue eye, and highly flexible, posable joints. The set includes a removable backpack with foldout wings and rocket boosters, large robo-feet with built-in rocket boosters, dark metallic fingers, and armored shoulder pads. Additionally, it comes with a powerful rocket pack for soaring through the sky. The set is designed to stand over 6” (17cm) tall when built as the robot, while the jet measures over 2” (6cm) high, 7” (19cm) long, and 7” (20cm) wide, and the sports car measures over 1” (4cm) high, 5” (14cm) long, and 3” (8cm) wide. With its futuristic design and versatile building options, the LEGO Creator Future Flyer set provides an ultra high-tech 3-in-1 experience for LEGO enthusiasts.
Remembering the Classics
The “Future Flyer” set from the Creator theme holds a significant place in LEGO history as it marked a unique combination of a space mech, a jet plane, and a car in one set. Released with three separate booklets, it provided builders with the opportunity to construct different models using the same set of parts. The set was well-received upon its release, particularly praised for its playability and value for money. Among AFOLs, the space mech model received high praise for its design and playability, while the jet model was appreciated for its swooshability and adjustability. The set was noted for its ease of building, making it suitable for both young builders and adult fans alike.
Fan Buzz
The retired LEGO Creator set, Future Flyer, received positive reviews from fans and builders alike. One fan, ultimatelegofanUK, praised the set’s instructions, stating, “In my brief LEGO fan history, I am amazed at the instructions. They are like the best I have ever seen; clear, bold, clear, bold.” Another reviewer, Cindipool, expressed enthusiasm for the mech model, stating, “The combination of colors looks fantastic on it, and details like the blue glow on the leg and back jets make me very pleased.” The fun and playability of the set were also highlighted, with ultimatelegofanUK stating, “This was a great set for me, although a tiny bit boring because of the relatively few parts in comparison to my other builds!” and Cindipool encouraging others to get the mech model, mentioning, “The mech is great, though. Get the mech. And then fly to space.” These reviews emphasize the set’s appeal to both younger builders and adult fans of LEGO.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Future Flyer Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we took a closer look at the retired LEGO Creator set, Future Flyer (Product Number: 31034), which took off from the shelves in November 2016. This is just the beginning of our weekly series featuring previously retired sets, so be sure to check back in next week for our next installment.
