How many pieces are in the Thunder Wings?

Thunder Wings contains 235 pieces.

When was the Thunder Wings released?

Thunder Wings was released in 2013.

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🏛 Creator 3-in-1

Set #31008

Thunder Wings

Thunder Wings is a fantastic example of LEGO's 3-in-1 Creator series at its best.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for kids aged 7-12 and anyone who enjoys versatile building experiences.
Build: 235 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 8.5¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.6 community rating

Fans appreciate the Thunder Wings set for its diverse building options and engaging playability, especially for younger builders. Some criticize the simplicity of the builds, wishing for more advanced techniques and greater detail.

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📝 Our Take

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Thunder Wings is a fantastic example of LEGO's 3-in-1 Creator series at its best. This set delivers not one, but three distinct models from a single set of bricks, sparking creativity and offering great value for younger builders.

This set is perfect for kids and AFOLs looking for a fun, quick build with multiple options. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, making it a great starting point for aspiring LEGO designers.

Skip this if you prefer complex, highly detailed models with thousands of pieces. Consider larger Creator Expert sets like the Modular Buildings for a more challenging experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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235

Pieces

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2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward building techniques.
Enjoyable to build all three models.
Great introduction to alternate builds and MOCs.
Good playability with the jet and robot models.

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The Thunder Wings set presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired Creator 3-in-1 set, it benefits from the theme's consistent popularity and the appeal of alternate builds. Its relatively low piece count and original MSRP limit its potential for explosive growth, but its current price trend indicates increasing demand. The set's affordability makes it an accessible entry point for LEGO investors, but higher-end, licensed sets may offer greater returns.

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📖 About This Set

Dominate the skies with this super-agile 3-in-1 Thunder Wings jet!

Scream through the skies with the Thunder Wings jet! Fire up the powerful afterburners as the swept-back wings and large air intakes send this super jet soaring into the clouds! Then rebuild it into a robust robot with poseable limbs or a futuristic concept car with an angled rear spoiler and real rubber tires.

•3-in-1 model: rebuilds into a robust robot or futuristic concept car
•Features powerful afterburners, swept-back wings and large air intakes
•Robot features wings, dual antenna and poseable limbs
•Concept car features large engine and angled spoiler
•Pose the robot!
•Display the futuristic concept car!
•Measures over 1" (5cm) high, 8" (22cm) long and 9" (25cm) wide
•Robot stands over 6" (17cm) tall
•Concept car measures over 1" (4cm) high, 5" (15cm) long and 3" (10cm) wide

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Compared to other Creator 3-in-1 sets in the same price range, Thunder Wings stands out for its sleek jet design and the relatively simple yet satisfying builds. While larger sets offer more complex building techniques and display options, Thunder Wings provides a great introduction to the Creator series and offers good value for its price. Consider sets like 31086-1 Futuristic Flyer or 31072-1 Extreme Engines for similar building experiences.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 235
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 72 unique parts, 235 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 11153 2× Blue

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 11153 2× White

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Part #: 2412b 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Orange

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2444 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 2× White

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 2× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 3× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Blue

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Orange

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 9× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 9× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× White

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 3× Blue

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Orange

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Part #: 30602 2× Trans-Brown

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

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Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Blue

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 1× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 2× Orange

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 3× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 6× Blue

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Black

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 2× Blue

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 2× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 2× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 2× Blue

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43710 2× Blue

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 43711 2× Blue

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 47455 2× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 1× Blue

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48171 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48172 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50304 1× White

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50305 1× White

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50745 2× White

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Black

Wheel 18 x 14 wit...

Part #: 55981 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 18 x 8 with...

Part #: 56902 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 57909b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 5.5 ...

Part #: 59426 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 4× White

Tyre Offset Tread...

Part #: 61254 2× Black

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Light Blue

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 2× Light Bluish Gray

Cone 3 x 3 x 2

Part #: 6233 1× Black

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 6564 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 6564 1× White

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 6565 1× White

Brick Wedged, Ang...

Part #: 6565 1× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Blue

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Orange

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 4× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 6× White

Tyre 24 x 14 Shal...

Part #: 89201 2× Black

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 92013 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 4× Light Bluish Gray

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 98313 4× Pearl Titanium

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 2× Light Bluish Gray

The set features a good selection of blue, black, white, and dark bluish gray pieces, making it a useful source for MOC builders looking for basic elements in these colors. The hinge plates are also useful for creating articulated models.