How many pieces are in the Space Mining Mech?

Space Mining Mech contains 327 pieces.

What age is the Space Mining Mech recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Space Mining Mech released?

Space Mining Mech was released in 2021.

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🏛 Creator 3-in-1

Set #31115

Space Mining Mech

The Space Mining Mech is a surprisingly fun and versatile 3-in-1 set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Ideal for kids and casual LEGO fans who enjoy mechs and space themes.
Build: 327 pieces · about 3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $24.99 list price · 7.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 78 ratings

Fans appreciate the Space Mining Mech for its fun build, posability, and creative alternate models. Some find the color scheme a bit bland and wish for more complex building techniques, but overall it's considered a good value for a 3-in-1 set.

$24.99

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📝 Our Take

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The Space Mining Mech is a surprisingly fun and versatile 3-in-1 set. Its robust design and posable limbs make it an excellent display piece, while the alternate builds offer great replayability and value.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and those who enjoy mechs and robots. The build is straightforward enough for beginners, yet the final model has a lot of character and play potential.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or highly detailed LEGO experience. While enjoyable, it's a relatively simple build compared to larger, more intricate sets. Consider LEGO Ideas sets for a more challenging build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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327

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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Build Highlights:

The main mech build is sturdy and posable
Interesting use of brackets and clip elements for detailing
The alternate models provide additional building challenges and play options
Bright color scheme adds to the visual appeal

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⏳ Retired

The Space Mining Mech, being a retired Creator 3-in-1 set, has a moderate potential for appreciation. The space theme is generally popular, and the set offers three different builds, which can attract collectors. However, its relatively low piece count and original MSRP may limit significant price increases. While not a high-risk investment, returns are likely to be modest and gradual, driven by nostalgia and demand from collectors of the Creator line. The current price is already above MSRP, which indicates some collector interest.

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Compared to other Creator 3-in-1 sets, the Space Mining Mech offers good value and playability, especially for its price range. While it may not have the same level of detail as larger sets like the Crocodile Locomotive, it provides a fun and engaging building experience with multiple models. If you prefer a more challenging build, consider larger Creator Expert vehicles, but for a quick and enjoyable mech build, this set is a solid choice.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 327
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 76 unique parts, 327 pieces

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

Bar Holder with Clip

Part #: 11090 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 Invert...

Part #: 11610 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14417 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14418 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14419 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14704 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 1× Orange

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15209 2× Yellowish Green

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 15395 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 5× White

Windscreen 4 x 4 ...

Part #: 18990 1× Trans-Clear

Windscreen 4 x 4 ...

Part #: 18990 2× White

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 22385 2× White

Bar 2L with Towball

Part #: 22484 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 1× Dark Pink

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 22889 2× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Flat Silver

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 26047 6× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 26047 4× Green

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 28192 4× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 9× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Trans-Neon Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Trans-Dark Pink

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× White

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 2× Tan

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Light Blue

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 3× Trans-Bright Green

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Dark Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 12× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 8× White

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 1× Red

Brick Curved Inve...

Part #: 32803 1× White

Cone 1 1/2 x 1 1/...

Part #: 33492 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 1× Lime

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Orange

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Orange

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 1× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 8× Yellow

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 3749 1× Tan

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 6× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 9× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 5× Tan

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41769 2× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 2...

Part #: 41770 2× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 6× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 44861 6× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Rotation ...

Part #: 47455 6× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 2× White

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48169 4× White

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48171 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick Spe...

Part #: 48172 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 8× Flat Silver

Technic Plate Rot...

Part #: 51138 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 52107 2× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Trans-Bright Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 8× Black

Light Cover 1 x 1...

Part #: 58176 4× Black

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 6× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61252 18× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 4× White

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Orange

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 75937 2× Flat Silver

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 6× Tan

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Yellow

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 1× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Clear

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 3× Trans-Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0083 2× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 12× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 1× Green

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 8× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 8× Bright Light Yellow

This set offers a good selection of white, light bluish gray, and dark bluish gray pieces, making it useful for MOC builders looking to add detail to their creations. The included bracket and clip elements are also valuable for creating complex structures and connections.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] (18x) $2.70

White Tile 2 x 2 with Groove (12x) $0.96

Light Bluish Gray Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted (12x) $2.40

White Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (9x) $1.35

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.41

💡 MOC Potential

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AustrianBrickFan provides a detailed review of the LEGO Creator 31115 Space Mining Mech, including an unboxing and speed build. He enjoys the set, particularly because of his fondness for mechs, noting its 327 pieces and the $24.99 price point.