Ring in the Memories!
Build a Retro Telephone from 3 Eras

Dial up the nostalgia with this 383-piece Creator 3-in-1 set! Build a classic rotary phone, a sleek 80s model, or even a pair of 2000s flip phones.

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🏛 Creator 3-in-1
Set #31174

Retro Telephone

The Retro Telephone is a delightful blast from the past.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for teens and adults who enjoy vintage designs and appreciate a fun, engaging build. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 383 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the set's nostalgic charm and clever building techniques. Some find the color scheme appealing, while others may prefer a more classic black or beige design. The alternative builds add value and replayability.

📝 Our Take

The Retro Telephone is a delightful blast from the past. This Creator 3-in-1 set perfectly captures the iconic design of vintage rotary phones, offering a charming display piece that's also a fun build.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate nostalgic designs and engaging building experiences. With a moderate piece count and clever techniques, it's a rewarding project that won't take weeks to complete, and it will look great on a desk or shelf.

Skip this if you're only interested in large, complex builds or action-oriented play sets. Consider the LEGO Ideas Typewriter or other Creator Expert vehicles for a more challenging build experience and larger display piece.

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🧱 Building Experience

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383
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Clever use of curved bricks to recreate the phone's shape
  • Functional rotary dial mechanism
  • Alternative builds offer varied building experiences
  • Authentic color scheme and details

📈 Investment Analysis

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B
Investment Grade
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The Retro Telephone, as part of the Creator 3-in-1 line, presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its appeal lies in its nostalgic design and display potential. While not a licensed theme, the universal appeal of vintage items could drive demand after retirement. The relatively low piece count might limit significant price appreciation, but the set's affordability makes it an accessible investment. Keep an eye on retirement announcements and consider acquiring a few sets to maximize potential returns. The falling current price indicates it may not be the best time to invest, but could be a good set to acquire later.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Creator 3-in-1 sets, the Retro Telephone offers a unique blend of nostalgia and display appeal. While it may not have the complexity of larger vehicle models, its compact size and charming design make it a great alternative for those with limited space. Consider the LEGO Ideas Typewriter for a similar vintage-themed build with higher piece count but at a higher price.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 90 unique parts • 353 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 31174-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10114645 [No Color/Any Color]
Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 11203 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 White
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Tan
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14704 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Creature Body Part, Barb Large (Claw, Talon) with Clip Creature Body Par...
Part #: 16770 Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 1927 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Bright Light Blue
Technic Axle 3 with Stop Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 24316 Reddish Brown
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 10× White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Bright Light Blue
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Black
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 26604 White
Technic Axle Towball Technic Axle Towball
Part #: 2736 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Female Turntable 2 x 2 F...
Part #: 27448 Dark Orange
Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni Tile 4 x 4 Curved...
Part #: 27507 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Bright Light Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Bright Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Bar Down Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 30043 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Bright Light Blue
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 12× Bright Light Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Bright Light Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Bright Light Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Light Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Bright Light Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Bright Light Blue
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Bright Light Blue
Plate Special 4 x 4 with 3 x 3 Quarter Round Cutout Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 35044 Bright Light Blue
Plate Special 4 x 4 Splat Gear with 10 Teeth Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 35443 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Bright Light Blue
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Plate 2 x 4 [3 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3709 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 10× Bright Light Blue
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 18× Tan
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Yellow
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 4 x 1 Rounded Ends Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 4045 Bright Light Blue
Plate Special 8 x 8 with Grille [Hole in Center] Plate Special 8 x...
Part #: 4151b Lime
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Double Inverted Curve, 1 Stud Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4190 Yellow
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Bright Light Blue
Slope Curved 8 x 2 No Studs Slope Curved 8 x ...
Part #: 42918 Bright Light Blue
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised - Updated Version Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4304 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Double Flexible [Rubber] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 45590 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Horizontal T-Bar Underneath Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 5066 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Bright Light Blue
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 5841 14× Bright Light Blue
Brick Curved 2 x 4 x 1 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 5842 Bright Light Blue
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 1 Curved Top, Corner Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 5846 Bright Light Blue
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Lime
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Tan
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 White
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Tile 2 x 6 Tile 2 x 6
Part #: 69729 Yellow
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Axle Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 73230 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 5 Plate 1 x 5
Part #: 78329 Yellow
Tile 3 x 3 Curved, Macaroni Tile 3 x 3 Curved...
Part #: 79393 White
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch and Reinforced Underside [New Style] Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 85080 Bright Light Blue
Rubber Belt Small [15mm ID] [Round Cross Section] Rubber Belt Small...
Part #: 85543 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Red
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Bright Light Blue
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 1 Center Stud on 1 Side, Bottom Stud Holder Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 86876 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Yellow
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Bright Light Blue
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 White
Creature Body Part, Horn (Unicorn) Creature Body Par...
Part #: 89522 Flat Silver
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 Pearl Gold
Slope Curved 3 x 4 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 2 Sunk Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
Part #: 93604 Bright Light Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Bright Pink
Pneumatic Hose Connector with Axle Connector Pneumatic Hose Co...
Part #: 99021 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 Dark Bluish Gray
The set features a significant quantity of Bright Light Blue pieces, which is a desirable color for MOC builders. The variety of curved and special plates provides useful elements for creating intricate details.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Bright Light Blue Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top (14x) $1.40
Bright Light Blue Brick 1 x 4 (12x) $0.96
White Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end (10x) $2.50
Light Bluish Gray Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised - Updated Version (9x) $2.70
Bright Light Blue Plate Special 4 x 4 with 3 x 3 Quarter Round Cutout (6x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$9.06

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Modular building facades with vintage storefronts
🚗 Classic car or truck models
🤖 Retro-futuristic robots or droids

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 6 videos
3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
BlockTalk AI

Based on limited YouTube data, sentiment for the LEGO Creator Retro Telephone (31174) leans neutral, with unboxing and speed build videos being the primary content. No strong positive or negative opinions are apparent from the available summaries.

Community Sentiment

Based on 6 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
0
Positive
6
Mixed
0
Critical
BlockTalk AI Analysis

Based on limited YouTube data, sentiment for the LEGO Creator Retro Telephone (31174) leans neutral, with unboxing and speed build videos being the primary content. No strong positive or negative opinions are apparent from the available summaries.

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviews consist mainly of unboxing and tours of the set, such as JAYSTEPHER's video. AustrianBrickFan provides a German-language review, but specific opinions are not detailed in the provided summaries.

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

Charts Inventory Statistics

90
Unique Parts
353
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1