Skate back to the 80's!
With this 3-in-1 Retro Set

Build a roller skate, skateboard, or boombox with 342 pieces. A radical gift for creative kids!

🏛 Creator 3-in-1
Set #31148

Retro Roller Skate

The Retro Roller Skate is a delightful blast from the past.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 8+ · Intermediate build LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy creative building and retro themes
Build
342 pieces · about 3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$29.99 list price · 8.8¢ per piece
Availability
Retiring soon · expected exit Dec 31, 2026
★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 40 ratings

Fans praise the set's creative design and nostalgic appeal, highlighting the vibrant color scheme and fun building experience. Some suggest that the alternate builds could be more distinct, but overall, the set is well-received for its unique concept and display value.

📝 Our Take

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The Retro Roller Skate is a delightful blast from the past! This Creator 3-in-1 set perfectly captures the essence of 80s roller culture with its vibrant color scheme and nostalgic design. It’s a fun, accessible build that offers three different models for extended play and display.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages who appreciate retro aesthetics and creative building. The intermediate difficulty makes it a satisfying project without being overwhelming, and the eye-catching design will add a pop of color to any collection.

Skip this if you prefer complex, highly detailed models or are not drawn to the 80s theme. Consider the LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep Camera (21345-1) for a different kind of nostalgic build, or a larger Creator Expert vehicle for a more challenging experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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342
Pieces
⏱
3h
Estimated Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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14cm × 16cm × 7cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Engaging 3-in-1 build experience with clear instructions for each model
  • Creative use of colors and shapes to capture the retro roller skate design
  • Sturdy construction ensures playability and display stability
  • Fun details like the adjustable wheels and colorful accents

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
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The Retro Roller Skate set offers moderate investment potential. Its status as a Creator 3-in-1 set gives it broader appeal than single-model sets, and the nostalgic theme could attract adult collectors. With a reasonable piece count and price point, it's an accessible set for many buyers. While it may not reach the heights of licensed or exclusive sets, its unique design and potential for retirement appreciation make it a worthwhile addition to a LEGO investment portfolio. However, keep an eye on how long it remains available, as longer availability could dampen future appreciation.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

The Retro Roller Skate stands out with its unique subject matter and vibrant color scheme. Compared to other Creator 3-in-1 sets like the Animal Main Street (31154-1), it offers a different kind of creative challenge. While the Animal Main Street focuses on building different buildings, the Roller Skate focuses on recreating a specific object in multiple ways. If you're looking for a more complex building experience, consider larger Creator Expert vehicles. However, the Retro Roller Skate provides a fun and accessible build with a distinctive retro aesthetic.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
342
Parts cataloged in this inventory
71 unique parts, 342 pieces
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 2× Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 2× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 15672 2× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 1927 2× Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 7× Light Aqua
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 4× Light Aqua
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 25214 6× Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 6× Bright Light Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 14× Dark Turquoise
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 8× Coral
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 1× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Disc 3 x 3 Technic Disc 3 x 3
Part #: 2723 4× White
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 2× Coral
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 2× Dark Turquoise
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 1× Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 4× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 2× Light Aqua
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 2× Medium Nougat
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 4× Light Aqua
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 3× Light Aqua
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 7× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 11× Light Aqua
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 11× Dark Turquoise
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 8× Dark Turquoise
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 12× Light Aqua
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 4× Medium Nougat
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 3× Light Aqua
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 5× Light Aqua
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 1× Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 2× Dark Turquoise
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 4× Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a 1× Black
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b 8× Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32126 6× Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32192 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Round with Side Stud Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3386 6× Light Aqua
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 3 x 5 Cloud with 3 Center Studs Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 35470 2× White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 4× Light Aqua
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Light Aqua
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36840 10× Yellow
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 8× Light Aqua
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 11× Tan
Equipment Candlestick Equipment Candles...
Part #: 37762 2× White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 2× Medium Nougat
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 7× Light Aqua
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 4274 2× White
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised [Half Hollow Anti-stud] - Updated Version Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4304 1× Red
Tyre 43.2 x 22 ZR Tyre 43.2 x 22 ZR
Part #: 44309 4× Bright Pink
Brick Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Brick Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 50950 2× Dark Turquoise
Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim Wheel 30.4 x 20 w...
Part #: 56145 4× White
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Curved Top Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 6005 2× Light Aqua
Brick Sloped 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Brick Sloped 65° ...
Part #: 60481 2× Light Aqua
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 2× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 2× Black
Cone 3 x 3 x 2 Cone 3 x 3 x 2
Part #: 6233 1× Bright Pink
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 8× Yellow
Technic Axle Pin 3L without Friction Ridges and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 65249 7× White
Tile Round 2 x 4 Tile Round 2 x 4
Part #: 66857 1× Bright Light Yellow
Tile Round 2 x 4 Tile Round 2 x 4
Part #: 66857 1× Dark Turquoise
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 8 Studs on 3 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 67329 7× White
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 with 2 x 2 Round Cutout Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 68568 2× Dark Turquoise
Tile 2 x 6 Tile 2 x 6
Part #: 69729 1× Dark Turquoise
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 73825 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 3 Rounded with 3 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 77850 4× White
Plate 1 x 5 Plate 1 x 5
Part #: 78329 4× Medium Nougat
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 79389 4× Black
Tile 3 x 3 Curved, Macaroni Tile 3 x 3 Curved...
Part #: 79393 2× Dark Azure
Brick Wedged, Curved 3 x 2 with Stud Notch Left Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 80177 3× Light Aqua
Brick Wedged, Curved 3 x 2 with Stud Notch Right Brick Wedged, Cur...
Part #: 80178 3× Light Aqua
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 85080 12× Light Aqua
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 85984 2× Bright Light Yellow
Brick Round Corner 3 x 3 x 2 Dome Top Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 88293 2× White
Plate Round Corners Double 4 x 6 with 2 x 2 Cutout and 2 x 6 Raised Studs Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 89681 2× Medium Nougat
Brick Curved 4 x 1 Double, No Studs Brick Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 5× Yellow
Brick Curved 4 x 2 No Studs Brick Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93606 2× Light Aqua
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 1× Yellow
The set features a vibrant selection of Light Aqua and Dark Turquoise elements, making it a valuable source for MOC builders looking to add these colors to their collection. The inclusion of various Technic pins and connectors also provides useful pieces for creating functional models.

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Aqua Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] (12x) $2.40
Dark Turquoise Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter (14x) $2.80
Yellow Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted (10x) $1.50
Light Aqua Plate 1 x 4 (8x) $0.40
Yellow Technic Axle and Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth (6x) $3.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$10.10

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Rebuild into a miniature retro car or van
🏙 Create a retro-themed diner or arcade scene
🤖 Design a funky, colorful robot character

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📖 Building Instructions 6

Retro Roller Skate Instructions
BI 3101, 80+4, 31148 1/3 V29
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Retro Roller Skate Instructions
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Retro Roller Skate Instructions
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Retro Roller Skate Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

71
Unique Parts
342
Official Piece Count
342
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
0
Minifigures
8
Spare Parts
Inventory Version: 1

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