How many pieces are in the Max Goes Flying?

Max Goes Flying contains 172 pieces.

When was the Max Goes Flying released?

Max Goes Flying was released in 2001.

🏛 Early Creator

Set #4174

Max Goes Flying

Max Goes Flying is a charming throwback to LEGO's Early Creator era.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for young children and those new to LEGO building, or collectors seeking a nostalgic build experience.
Build: 172 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $14.99 list price · 8.7¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the nostalgic charm and simplicity of this Early Creator set, finding it a fun and easy build for younger children. Some feel it lacks the complexity and detail of modern sets, but overall it's considered a good value for its playability and classic LEGO experience.

$14.99

Best Price

$36.99

📝 Our Take

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Max Goes Flying is a charming throwback to LEGO's Early Creator era. This set offers a delightful building experience focused on imaginative play and simple yet effective designs, showcasing how LEGO can spark creativity with a relatively small number of pieces.

This set is perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts and collectors seeking a nostalgic building experience. Its straightforward construction makes it an excellent introduction to LEGO building, while its versatile parts selection appeals to those looking to expand their collection of basic elements.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or highly detailed models. This set prioritizes playability and simplicity over intricate design; consider modern Creator 3-in-1 sets for a more challenging build and advanced features.

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🧱 Building Experience

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172

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward building techniques
Focus on creating various vehicles and aircraft
Encourages imaginative play and creative problem-solving
Utilizes classic LEGO elements in bright, appealing colors

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Max Goes Flying, released in 2001, presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its status as a retired Early Creator set gives it some inherent collectibility. While the piece count is relatively low, its age and the rising price trend suggest increasing demand. However, the set isn't particularly rare or iconic, so appreciation may be gradual. Investors should consider the set's condition and completeness, as these factors significantly impact its value. Returns are unlikely to be spectacular, but a modest profit is possible over the long term.

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Max Goes Flying is a simpler, more classic LEGO experience compared to modern Creator sets. While sets like 31126-1 (Supersonic Jet) offer more complex builds and advanced features, Max Goes Flying provides a nostalgic and accessible building experience, perfect for younger children or collectors seeking a piece of LEGO history. Its lower price point also makes it a more budget-friendly option.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 172
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 59 unique parts, 173 pieces

LEGO counts 172 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 173; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. 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.

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 2× Dark Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 1× Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Black

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 1× Dark Gray

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 2460 1× Red

Propeller 4 Blade...

Part #: 2479 1× Black

Wedge Plate 7 x 6...

Part #: 2625 2× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 2× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Dark Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× Dark Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 3× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 5× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Dark Gray

Part #: 3010 2× Yellow

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Red

Plant, Leaves 6 x...

Part #: 30239 2× Green

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30364 2× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30365 2× Light Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 30386 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 5× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Blue

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 1× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 2× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298pr0004 2× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Yellow

Part #: 3666 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 2× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Yellow

Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2

Part #: 3823 1× Trans-Light Blue

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3839b 2× Yellow

Wheel Holder 2 x ...

Part #: 3870 4× Light Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 3× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Light Gray

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 2× Chrome Silver

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 1× White

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 2× Trans-Neon Orange

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Light Gray

Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...

Part #: 4083 1× Black

Part #: 4589 1× Black

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 4617b 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 2× Black

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 4729 1× Yellow

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Chrome Silver

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 4× Trans-Red

Wedge Plate 6 x 6...

Part #: 6106 2× Green

Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...

Part #: 6140 2× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 6216pr0002 1× Yellow

Tyre Smooth Small...

Part #: 6230 8× Black

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 2× Dark Gray

Wheel Freestyle w...

Part #: 6248 3× Red

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6249 1× Dark Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Yellow

Flexible Hose 8.5...

Part #: 73590c02a 2× Black

Juniors Midifig, ...

Part #: 76519pr0003 1× Black

The set features a good selection of basic bricks, slopes, and wheels in classic LEGO colors. The red and yellow elements are particularly abundant, providing a versatile palette for MOC builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Tyre Smooth Small with White Hollow Fixed Center (Space Shuttle Wheel) (8x) $1.60

Red Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] (6x) $0.90

Trans-Red Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] (4x) $0.80

Red Wedge Plate 7 x 6 Boat Bow without Stud Notches (2x) $0.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$3.80

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Build a larger, more detailed airplane or helicopter

🚀 Create a futuristic spaceship or lunar lander

🏙 Expand your LEGO city with custom vehicles and buildings

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 7 videos

3.3 /5

Mixed

14% positive

BlockTalk AI

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Community Sentiment

Based on 7 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.3 /5

Mixed

14% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

4 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

The provided YouTube data lacks substantive reviews of LEGO set 4174-1. Instead, it contains unrelated videos about Playmobil dinosaur sets and hoverboards, preventing any specific opinions or details regarding the LEGO set from being summarized.