How many pieces are in the Creative Storybook?

Creative Storybook contains 307 pieces.

When was the Creative Storybook released?

Creative Storybook was released in 2018.

🏛 Promotional

Set #40291

Creative Storybook

Creative Storybook is a charming and unique promotional set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Ideal for LEGO fans who enjoy creative and display-oriented builds, especially those interested in literature and unique sets.
Build: 307 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.0 community rating from 275 ratings

Fans appreciate the Creative Storybook for its unique design and the inclusion of Hans Christian Andersen, making it a charming display piece. Some find the build somewhat repetitive, but the overall aesthetic and collectible value are highly praised.

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📝 Our Take

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Creative Storybook is a charming and unique promotional set. This set cleverly recreates a classic storybook, opening to reveal a scene with Hans Christian Andersen and a young boy, making it a delightful display piece and a tribute to storytelling.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate unique and displayable sets. Its moderate piece count makes it a satisfying build that isn't too time-consuming, and the inclusion of a named figure adds to its collectible appeal.

Skip this if you prefer sets with high playability or extensive action features. This set is primarily designed for display and appreciation, so consider themes like LEGO Ideas or Architecture for similar display-focused experiences.

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🧱 Building Experience

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307

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Clever book-opening mechanism
Intricate detailing within the story scene
Use of curved slopes to create book-like shapes
Incorporation of minifigures to represent storytelling

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Creative Storybook set (40291-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a promotional set from 2018, its limited availability gives it some collector appeal. The unique design and inclusion of Hans Christian Andersen minifigure enhance its desirability. However, its relatively small size and piece count mean it's unlikely to see dramatic price increases. Investors should consider its rarity and the appeal to collectors of promotional and literary-themed sets. Demand could increase as the set becomes harder to find.

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Compared to other promotional sets, the Creative Storybook stands out due to its unique book design and literary theme. While sets like the LEGO House Architecture set (21037-1) offer more complex builds, the Creative Storybook provides a charming and compact display piece. Consider the LEGO Ideas Book (40509-1) for a similar, book-themed experience, or the Tribute to Jules Verne’s Books (40690-1) for a different literary-themed promotional set.

2 Minifigures Included

Boy, Dark Azure Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Orange Hair

4 parts

B+

Hans Christian Andersen

4 parts

The set includes a Hans Christian Andersen minifigure, making it a unique and collectible item for fans of literature and LEGO minifigures. The boy minifigure is less exclusive, but complements the scene well.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 307
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 66 unique parts, 299 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.

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

Food Pretzel

Part #: 10170 1× Medium Nougat

Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...

Part #: 11127 1× Trans-Light Blue

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 11203 7× Tan

Cone 1 x 1 Invert...

Part #: 11610 1× Black

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 14719 4× Bright Light Orange

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 15672 1× White

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Reddish Brown

Book Cover [Plain]

Part #: 24093 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 12× Black

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24299 1× White

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24307 1× White

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 12× Tan

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Dark Green

Book Binding with...

Part #: 24324 1× Reddish Brown

Plant, Flower Ste...

Part #: 24855 1× Green

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 4× Green

Headwear Accessor...

Part #: 30126 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 20× Tan

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Green

Part #: 3023 1× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Medium Azure

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 6 x 10

Part #: 3033 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Medium Azure

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 8× Trans-Light Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 2 with '...

Part #: 3069bpr0148 1× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Green

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 4× Reddish Brown

Plant, Flower, Mi...

Part #: 32606 3× Dark Pink

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 1× Bright Green

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× White

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 3626c 1× Trans-Neon Green

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 3× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 4× Tan

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 4× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 1× White

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 7× Tan

Tile 1 x 8 with '...

Part #: 4162pr0059 1× Tan

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 1× Green

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 1× Green

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 47905 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 49668 1× Bright Light Orange

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 1× Black

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Reddish Brown

Part #: 6126b 1× Trans-Light Blue

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 4× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 8× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Reddish Brown

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× Black

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Black

Part #: 87079 10× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Medium Azure

Plate 2 x 14

Part #: 91988 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 10× Reddish Brown

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 4× Bright Light Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 12× Olive Green

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 4× Reddish Brown

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 8× Tan

The set features a good selection of Tan and Reddish Brown curved slopes and tiles, useful for creating organic shapes and architectural details in MOCs. The Trans-Light Blue tiles add a touch of color and can be used for water or magical effects.

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💎 Notable Parts

Tan Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top (24x) $2.40

Tan Plate 2 x 4 (20x) $1.00

Reddish Brown Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs (10x) $1.50

Trans-Light Blue Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (8x) $1.20

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$6.10

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Expand the scene into a larger fairy-tale environment.

🏛 Recreate other famous literary scenes within the book.

🧙 Create a wizard's study with spell books and potions.

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 8 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

YouTube reviewers generally view the LEGO Creative Storybook (40291) as a cool promotional set celebrating Hans Christian Andersen, becoming available in June 2018 with qualifying purchases. While reviews are largely neutral, they highlight the set's unique design and the storybook theme.

If I Built a School – 🏫 Creative read aloud kids book by Chris Van Dusen

Buddy Son Storytime • 2.3M views Review

Lego Open Story Book - Hans Christian Andersen Scene Build Review Kids Toys

ellieV • 729.9K views Review

MRS BRICKITECT BUILDS THE CREATIVE STORY BOOK!

brickitect • 95.2K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Reviewers like BRICKLOVER BRAD appreciated the set's unique promotional nature and the 307-piece count. Jeremy Herbert unboxed, speed built, and reviewed the set, focusing on its tribute to Hans Christian Andersen's life.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

6 videos

If I Built a School – 🏫 Creative read aloud kids book by Chris Van Dusen

Buddy Son Storytime

2.3M views Review

Lego Open Story Book - Hans Christian Andersen Scene Build Review Kids Toys

ellieV

729.9K views Review

MRS BRICKITECT BUILDS THE CREATIVE STORY BOOK!

brickitect

95.2K views Review

the LEGO STORY BOOK REVIEW + SPEEDBUILD - Set # 40291

BRICKLOVER BRAD

2.2K views Review

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

Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

307

Official Piece Count

299

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

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.

Inventory Version: 1

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