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− | '''Creator''' is a [[LEGO]] [[theme]] which focuses on the creative construction of [[System]] parts as opposed to playability functions of [[Minifigure|minifigures]] as in most other themes. As such, Creator [[set]]s are typically based on buildings, cars, or creatures. There are also small sets contained in plastic canisters, similar to the way [[BIONICLE]] and [[Hero Factory]] sets are packaged. The Creator sets did not include [[Minifigures]] until [[2011]], although many of the older sets are minifigure-scaled. The Creator vehicles were said to have replaced the old [[Model Team]] theme. |
+ | '''Creator''' is a [[LEGO]] [[theme]] which focuses on the creative construction of [[System]] parts as opposed to playability functions of [[Minifigure|minifigures]] as in most other themes. As such, Creator [[set]]s are typically based on buildings, cars, or creatures. There are also small sets contained in plastic canisters, similar to the way [[BIONICLE]] and [[Hero Factory]] sets are packaged, but some are regular boxes. The Creator sets did not include [[Minifigures]] until [[2011]], although many of the older sets are minifigure-scaled. The Creator vehicles were said to have replaced the old [[Model Team]] theme. |
== History == |
== History == |
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- This article is about the LEGO theme. For the video game, see 5700 LEGO Creator.
Creator is a LEGO theme which focuses on the creative construction of System parts as opposed to playability functions of minifigures as in most other themes. As such, Creator sets are typically based on buildings, cars, or creatures. There are also small sets contained in plastic canisters, similar to the way BIONICLE and Hero Factory sets are packaged, but some are regular boxes. The Creator sets did not include Minifigures until 2011, although many of the older sets are minifigure-scaled. The Creator vehicles were said to have replaced the old Model Team theme.
History
Although the name Creator was introduced with the video game of the same name and board game, the first sets of the theme were introduced in 2001. They were continued from the previous Basic and FreeStyle themes, both including buckets of bricks and a few simple models. Creator, Basic, and Freestyle each included 4+ Figure minifigures named Tina and Max.
This Max is most likely where the well known LEGO Club Magazine's Mascot's Name came from.
These minifigures were discontinued when the Designer theme was introduced. This theme focused on the more specialized models, while Creator became used for sets containing a variety of bricks and pieces that were designed to develop creativity.
When the Designer theme was discontinued in 2006, Creator took over its style of sets, including the X-Pod sub-theme. This produced more complex models and themes, including some animals and vehicles. Meanwhile, Creator's previous sets, such as buckets of bricks, were moved to the Creative Building theme, which later became known as Bricks and More.
The complexity of the sets typically depends on the scale. Smaller models often make use of basic bricks, where as larger models make use of specialized elements and advanced building techniques. A majority of the sets released since 2006 are "3 in 1" sets, or sets that included bricks which could assemble into 3 different ways, with instructions for each assembly included with the set.
The Creator theme also includes the Modular Buildings line (with the exception of 10190 Market Street), which are a series of large, detailed buildings, with flat floors, and mostly have no more than one building. The Modular Buildings also include minifigures, unlike most Creator sets, and the sets are to the standard minifigure scale.
Sets
X-Pod
Image | # | Set | Number of pieces | Minifigures | Price | Release |
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4335 | Black Robot Pod | 50 | $3.50 | 2004 | ||
4337 | Dragon Pod | 52 | $3.50 | 2005 | ||
4338 | Monster Pod | 49 | $3.50 | 2005 | ||
4339 | Aqua Pod | 56 | $3.49 | 2005 | ||
4346 | Robo Pod | 50 | $3.49 | 2004 | ||
4347 | Auto Pod | 67 | $3.50 | 2004 | ||
4348 | Aero Pod | 36 | $3.49 | 2004 | ||
4349 | Wild Pod | 44 | $3.50 | 2004 | ||
4413 | Arachno Pod | 57 | 2005 | |||
4415 | Auto Pod | 56 | $3.49 | 2006 | ||
4416 | Robo Pod | 71 | 2006 | |||
4417 | Aero Pod | 60 | $4.99 | 2006 | ||
4418 | Dino Pod | 55 | $3.50 | 2006 | ||
65535 | X-Pod Play Off Game Pack | 219 | $20.00 | 2004 | ||
K4346 | X-Pod Kit | 197 | 2004 | |||
K4413 | X-Pod Cool Creatures Collection | 213 | 2005 |
Dacta (Educational Division)
No. | Set name | Released | Parts | Minifigures |
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9302 | Creator Community Builders | 2004 | 1695 | 4 |
9303 | Creator Community Builders | 2004 | 1180 | 4 |
9304 | Fun Park | 2001 | ||
9306 | Creator Bulk | 2003 | 610 | None |
9385 | Sceneries Set | 2010 | 1214 | None |
Other releases
No. | Set name | Released | Parts | Type |
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4006 | Brick Tricks: Cool Cars | 2000 | 1 | Book |
4007 | Brick Tricks: Fantastic Fliers | 2000 | 1 | Book |
5700 | LEGO Creator | 1998 | 1 | Video Game |
5720 | LEGO Creator Masterpiece | 2000 | 1 | Video Game |
5723 | LEGO Creator: Knights' Kingdom | 2000 | 1 | Video Game |
5787 | LEGO Creator: Harry Potter | 2001 | 1 | Video Game |
5817 | Constructive Creator (Dutch) | 2002 | 1 | Video Game |
7383 | Creator Watch | 2002 | LEGO Time | |
7396 | Creator Clock | 2002 | 9 | LEGO Time |
14555 | Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | 2002 | 1 | Video Game |
35750 | Backpack Dinosaur | 2009 | 1 | Bag |
35757 | Backpack Dinosaur | 2009 | 1 | Bag |
35764 | Backpack Dinosaur | 2009 | 1 | Bag |
35769 | Lunch Box Dinosaur | 2009 | 1 | Bag |
66188 | Creative Building Set | 2007 | Product Collection | |
66208 | Mr. Magorium's Big Book | 2007 | 324 | Product Collection |
66373 | Fun Favour Pack | 2010 | Misc. | |
4212659 | Creator Green Photo Frame | 2003 | Photo Frame | |
4250339 | Build a Robot Clock Set | 2004 | 47 | LEGO Time |
4250341 | Classic Constructor Watch | 2006 | 48 | LEGO Time |
4288396 | Bricks Bedding | 2004 | Bedding | |
4552770 | PVC Stickers | 2008 | Sticker | |
K4916 | Mini Pods Collection | 2007 | 298 | Product Collection |
G08553 | Creator Board Game Deluxe | 2002 | 130 | Board Game |
G31415 | Builder Xtreme Board Game | 2003 | 130 | Board Game |
GA03 | The Race to Build It | 1999 | 101 | Board Game |
W341 | Classic Creator Watch | 2006 | 48 | LEGO Time |
The Official LEGO Creator Activity Book | 1998 | 1 | Book |
Pictures
Website
The Creator website is full of educational LEGO tips and tricks for adults and kids alike. There is also a gallery for users with a LEGO ID to upload their creations in the form of a snapshot. There is also a Designer's blog that one can read and learn about designing new sets and just having fun with their LEGOs. And there is a designers blog so you can see what the LEGO designers think of the LEGO sets.
See also
Sources
Universal Building Sets • Basic • FreeStyle • Designer • Creator • Bricks and More