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🏛 Creator 3-in-1
Set #31047

Propeller Plane

The Propeller Plane is a charming little set that packs a lot of fun into a small package.

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Who it's for
Ages 7+ · Beginner build Younger builders and fans of classic aircraft
Build
230 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$19.99 list price · 8.7¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 135 ratings

Fans appreciate the classic design and the 3-in-1 building options, making it a versatile set for the price. Some find the primary model a bit simple, but the alternate builds provide additional play and display value.

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$19.99
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📝 Our Take

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The Propeller Plane is a charming little set that packs a lot of fun into a small package. As a Creator 3-in-1 model, it offers three different building experiences, providing great value and replayability. The primary build, the propeller plane, has a classic look with a nice color scheme and functional spinning propellers.

This set is perfect for younger builders and LEGO fans who enjoy smaller, more manageable projects. With a reasonable piece count and straightforward instructions, it's a great introduction to building vehicles. The alternate builds add extra play value and encourage creativity.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or highly detailed model. While the Propeller Plane is fun, it's not as challenging or impressive as larger Creator Expert sets. If you prefer more intricate builds, consider the Creator Expert series vehicles like the Fiat 500 (10271-1).

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🧱 Building Experience

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230
Pieces
⏱
1.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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7-12
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and enjoyable build process
  • Functional spinning propellers
  • Clear instructions for all three models
  • Good introduction to basic building techniques

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The Propeller Plane is a retired set, which generally increases its investment potential. While it's not a large or particularly rare set, its reasonable price point and the popularity of the Creator theme make it a decent investment. The 3-in-1 aspect adds value, as collectors may want to own multiples to display all the models. However, its relatively low piece count and the availability of other similar sets might limit significant appreciation.

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📖 About This Set

Take a flight in the cool 3-in-1 Propeller Plane!

 

Experience this classic aircraft, featuring a beautiful red, white and black color scheme, spinning propellers and an opening cockpit with room for a minifigure (not included). Climb aboard, zoom down the runway and launch into the air. When you’ve completed your flight, lower the wheels to make a perfect landing! Rebuild to create a high-tech hydroplane or a helicopter.

  • Features spinning propellers, retractable wheels and an opening cockpit with room for a minifigure (not included).
  • Check out the red, white and black color scheme.
  • Open the cockpit and climb aboard.
  • Lower the wheels and make a perfect landing.
  • This set offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 7-12.
  • Includes more than 225 LEGO® bricks.
  • 3-in-1 model: rebuilds into a hydroplane or a helicopter.
  • Propeller Plane measures over 4” (11cm) high, 7” (19cm) long and 9”(25cm) wide.
  • Hydroplane measures over 1” (5cm) high, 8” (21cm) long and 4” (11cm) wide.
  • Helicopter measures over 3” (8cm) high, 10” (26cm) long and 7” (20cm) wide.

 

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Creator 3-in-1 sets in this price range, the Propeller Plane offers a good balance of playability and display value. It's smaller than some of the larger vehicle sets, but it provides three different building options, which can be appealing. If you're looking for a more complex aircraft build, consider the Aviation Adventure (31076-1), but for a simple and fun build, the Propeller Plane is a solid choice.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
230
Parts cataloged in this inventory
76 unique parts, 230 pieces
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 10201 4× Black
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 2× White
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 2× Red
Brick Wedged, Sloped Inverted 4 x 4 Triple [4 Connections between Front Studs] Brick Wedged, Slo...
Part #: 13349 1× White
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 8× Red
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...
Part #: 15207 2× Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 5× Red
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 15672 10× Red
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 15672 2× White
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 18651 1× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 22961 4× Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 6× Flat Silver
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 4× Red
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 3× Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 1× Black
Wheel Holder, Plate, Round 2 x 2 Thin with Clips Wheel Holder, Pla...
Part #: 2655 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 2× Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 3× Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 2× Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 2× Red
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 4× Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 4× Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 4× Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 4× Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 3× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 3× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 3× Trans-Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 4× Red
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 2× Red
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick Open O Clips] Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 30350b 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30367c 1× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 with Silver Control Panel and Screen Print Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039pr0018 1× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 1× White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 4× White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 2× Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 6× Yellow
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 1× Red
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b 2× Yellow
Technic Plate Rotor 3 Blade with Smooth Ends and 6 Studs (Propeller) Technic Plate Rot...
Part #: 32125 2× Light Bluish Gray
Wheel Centre Small with Stub Axles (Pulley Wheel) Wheel Centre Smal...
Part #: 3464 1× White
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 2× Red
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 1× White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Black
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 4× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 1× White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 7× White
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747b 1× Red
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 3× White
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 4× Yellow
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 2× Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 2× Black
Wheel 11 x 8 with Center Groove Wheel 11 x 8 with...
Part #: 42610 2× Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47397 1× Red
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47397 1× White
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47398 1× Red
Wedge Plate 12 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 12 x ...
Part #: 47398 1× White
Cone 4 x 4 x 2 Hollow No Studs Cone 4 x 4 x 2 Ho...
Part #: 4742 1× Black
Brick Wedged, Curved 4 x 4 No Top Studs Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 47753 1× Red
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Recessed Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 4871 3× White
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Wedged 3 x 4 [Stud Notches] Brick Wedged 3 x ...
Part #: 50373 3× Red
Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 1× Black
Tyre 14 x 6 Solid Smooth Tyre 14 x 6 Solid...
Part #: 50951 2× Black
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 2× Black
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 1× Black
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 1× Black
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 2× Light Bluish Gray
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 1× White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Brick Sloped 65° ...
Part #: 60481 1× Black
Brick Sloped 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Brick Sloped 18° ...
Part #: 61409 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Yellow
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 2× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 85984 2× Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 5× Red
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Windscreen 7 x 4 x 2 Round with Handle Windscreen 7 x 4 ...
Part #: 92279 1× Trans-Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Split] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 2× Black
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs, 3 Bottom Tubes Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92593 6× Black
Brick Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Brick Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 2× Red
The set has a good selection of red slopes and plates, making it a useful source for builders who need these elements for vehicle MOCs. The inclusion of Flat Silver grille tiles adds a nice touch of detail.

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💎 Notable Parts

Red Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] (10x) $1.00
Red Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 (8x) $0.80
Flat Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (6x) $1.50
Black Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs (6x) $0.90
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.20

💡 MOC Potential

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📖 Building Instructions 6

Propeller Plane Instructions
BI 3004/68+4*-, 31047 V29
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Charts Inventory Statistics

76
Unique Parts
230
Official Piece Count
230
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
10
Spare Parts
Inventory Version: 1

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