No. 31038

Creator 3-in-1

Changing Seasons

Changing Seasons is a masterclass in the Creator 3-in-1 theme, offering three distinct and beautifully detailed seasonal builds in a single box.

Time on the shelf Retired

On sale Jun 2015 to Dec 2016

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 8+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger builders, families, and Creator fans looking for a versatile building experience
Build
536 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost
Affordable Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating

Fans universally praise the set for its exceptional 3-in-1 value and charming seasonal designs, though some note that rebuilding requires taking down the previous model completely.

📝 Our Take

Changing Seasons is a masterclass in the Creator 3-in-1 theme, offering three distinct and beautifully detailed seasonal builds in a single box. Released in 2015, this set brilliantly captures the charm of suburban architecture while giving builders a masterclass in alternate color schemes and seasonal aesthetics.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages who appreciate clever design and display versatility. Whether you want to showcase the cozy summer cottage, transition to the autumn harvest, or set up a snowy winter wonderland, the building experience is engaging, rewarding, and offers exceptional play value.

Skip this if you are strictly looking for a large, single-focus display model or modern modular building complexity. At 536 pieces, it leans toward a younger demographic, so advanced builders looking for intricate interiors might find it a bit basic.

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🧱 Building Experience

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536
Pieces
⏱
2.5h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
8-12
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Three completely different models to build using the same set of bricks
  • Clever use of dark red and white slopes for classic roof designs
  • Seasonal landscape elements including a blooming apple tree, autumn foliage, and snow
  • Includes a buildable blue car and outdoor accessories like a lawnmower and barbecue

📖 About This Set

Enjoy summer, autumn and winter with the 3-in-1 Changing Seasons set!

 

Enjoy the delights of summer, autumn or winter with the wonderful 3-in-1 LEGO® Creator Changing Seasons set! Welcome to the charming summer cottage with its dark-red, tiled roof, green front door, red and white awnings and colorful window boxes. Outside, a small bird perches in the high branches of a large apple tree and a shiny blue car gleams in the bright sunshine that lights up the wonderful garden with lawn, vegetable patch and swimming pool. This beautifully detailed model also features amailbox, lawn mower, chaise lounge and a table. Light up the barbecue with the light brick or fold out the cottage to reveal a detailed interior with a table, lamp, chair and a ladder. When you feel like a change of season, rebuild it to create an autumn cottage with a Halloween theme or a winter cottage with a Christmas theme. Includes 2 minifigures with assorted accessories: an adult and a child.

  • Includes 2 minifigures with assorted accessories: an adult and a child
  • Interior features a table, lamp, chair and a ladder
  • Exterior features 2 awnings, window boxes, a swimming pool with diving board and basketball hoop, barbecue with LEGO® light brick, lawn, lawn mower, vegetable patch, lamp, tree, bird, chaise lounge, table and a mailbox with mail
  • Includes a blue car with space for a minifigure
  • Accessory elements include a glass, sausage, basketball, barbecue tongs and a peaked cap
  • Tan, dark-red and white color scheme
  • Light up the barbecue with the LEGO® light brick!
  • Check out the cool blue convertible!
  • Fold out to access the detailed interior
  • Change the seasons
  • 3-in-1 model: rebuilds into an autumn cottage or a winter cottage
  • Summer cottage measures over 5” (14cm) high, 7” (19cm) wide and 7” (19cm) deep
  • Autumn cottage measures over 5” (15cm) high, 9” (25cm) wide and 5” (13cm) deep
  • Winter cottage measures over 4” (12cm) high, 7” (20cm) wide and 5” (13cm) deep

 

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to standard single-build Creator houses, Changing Seasons stands out by offering three genuinely complete structural options rather than minor alternate builds. While later Creator 3-in-1 sets like the Modern House (31153) offer updated modern aesthetics, 31038 remains a fan-favorite for its cozy, traditional aesthetic.

2 Minifigures Included

Includes two standard minifigures (a child and an adult) equipped with casual clothing and hats, serving nicely to populate the seasonal scenes.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
536
Parts cataloged in this inventory
97 unique parts, 528 pieces
Minifigures
2

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

A fantastic parts pack for builders featuring a generous assortment of tan bricks, white and dark red roof slopes, and plenty of plant elements for landscaping.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Dark Red Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 (16x)
Tan Brick 1 x 6 (9x)
Bright Green Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 4 Petals (10x)
White Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 (14x)

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand into a full modular-style suburban street with custom neighborhood houses
🌳 Design custom seasonal park landscapes using the diverse plant and foliage elements
🚗 Build alternative vehicles or delivery trucks that match the 6-stud-wide car scale

From the community

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos

3.0/5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk summary

The LEGO Creator Changing Seasons 31038 set receives mixed reactions overall, with reviews focusing on gameplay and speed builds of the various models. The general sentiment tends to be neutral, lacking strong positive or negative opinions.

Community Sentiment

Based on 5 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0/5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive
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Mixed
5
Critical
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BlockTalk analysis

The LEGO Creator Changing Seasons 31038 set receives mixed reactions overall, with reviews focusing on gameplay and speed builds of the various models. The general sentiment tends to be neutral, lacking strong positive or negative opinions.

What the Community Says

4 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk summary

Reviews showcase the set's various builds, including the summer cottage and autumn cottage, as seen on channels like Lego Brick Samodelki and Nice Bricks. just2good mentions a LEGO Juniors Family House set (10686) as a source for parts.

Community content: these reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Building Instructions

6 booklets, as PDF

  1. 01 BI 3016/80+4/65+115g - 31038 V29 1/3 Download PDF
  2. 02 BI 3016/80+4/65+115g - 31038 V39 1/3 Download PDF
  3. 03 BI 3016/64+4/65+115g - 31038 V29 2/3 Download PDF
  4. 04 BI 3016/64+4/65+115g - 31038 V39 2/3 Download PDF
  5. 05 BI 3016/68+4*- 31038 V29 3/3 Download PDF
  6. 06 BI 3016/68+4*- 31038 V39 3/3 Download PDF

Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

97 Unique Parts

536 Official Piece Count

528 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

2 Minifigures

16 Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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