Unleash Your Creativity!
With 849 DOTS pieces

Design, decorate, and build unique creations with this ultimate LEGO DOTS set! Perfect for kids and craft fans of all ages.

🏛 DOTS
Set #41938

Creative Designer Box

The Creative Designer Box is a fantastic source of inspiration for LEGO DOTS fans.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for kids and adults who enjoy creative building and design ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 849 pcs 🎂 Ages 7+
★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the Creative Designer Box for its vast selection of DOTS tiles and the freedom it offers for creative expression. Some find the lack of specific building instructions disappointing, preferring more guided projects.

📝 Our Take

The Creative Designer Box is a fantastic source of inspiration for LEGO DOTS fans. With a wide array of colorful tiles and basic bricks, this set encourages creativity and self-expression.

This set is perfect for kids and adults who enjoy crafting and customizing. The building experience is straightforward, allowing for quick and satisfying creations.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex building challenge or a specific model. Consider other DOTS sets with pre-designed templates or larger-scale builds if you want more structured projects.

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🧱 Building Experience

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849
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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7+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Focuses on tile-based mosaic building
  • Encourages experimentation with colors and patterns
  • Uses simple brick structures as a base for decoration
  • Offers a variety of tile shapes and sizes for creative freedom

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
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Investment Grade
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The Creative Designer Box, being a retired DOTS set, has a moderate investment potential. Its appeal lies in the large number of tiles and the creative freedom it offers. While not a licensed theme, the DOTS line has a dedicated following, and the unique parts could become more valuable over time. However, its investment growth will likely be slow and steady, rather than a rapid spike.

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📖 About This Set

This ultimate LEGO® DOTS Creative Designer Box (41938) set is a perfect kit for crafts fans or creative kids, helping them grow their crafting and design skills and confidence with different pieces.

Open-ended DIY fun
This set includes a magazine full of creative inspiration, loads of instructions available online at LEGO.com/buildinginstructions for making different room decor items, plus assembly guides for 5 customizable DOTS items in the magazine – a desk organizer, 2-level standing drawers, hanging message board, picture frame and a small tray. Kids can use the colored and alphabet tiles to create designs and messages on the pieces or push their creativity with an Extra DOTS – Series 5 (41932) bag or Lots of DOTS (41935) box (sold separately).

The perfect arts-and-crafts kit
The joy of this designer box is the chance it offers kids to make their own room decor items with inspiration, tips and tricks included, helping them to show off their unique designs or share them with friends.

  • Reward a deserving child with this DIY craft LEGO® DOTS Creative Designer Box (41938) kit and inspire their creativity as they boost their design skills and make their own unique pieces.
  • Boost a child’s imagination with 5 models, plus inspiration for many more online, and more than 650 tiles, including 72 alphabet-printed tiles to create messages on the models or other DOTS sets.
  • What’s in the box? Lots of multi-colored DOTS tiles, 5 room decor items to make and decorate, an inspirational magazine with more design ideas, and a diamond-shaped tile remover for easy redecorating.
  • Any child aged 7 and up with a passion for arts and crafts will love this Creative Designer Box (41938) set. The tiles and models will make a fun everyday gift for boys and girls who deserve a treat.
  • Decorative and useful. With endless possibilities for imaginative fun and free self-expression, this exciting DIY creative kit is perfect for young designers to practice their creations.
  • Give kids appealing crafts to create and use with LEGO® DOTS sets. This box of tiles, models and inspiration will help encourage and build children’s confidence and creative skills as they have fun.
  • LEGO® DOTS sets boost kids’ efforts at self-expression and enhance imagination through making and customizing jewelry or room decor items, bringing the joy of LEGO play to a new group of kids.
  • LEGO® components meet rigorous industry standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart reliably every time – it’s been that way since 1958.
  • LEGO® components are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and analyzed to make sure they meet strict global safety standards.

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other DOTS sets, the Creative Designer Box offers a wider range of basic bricks and tiles, making it a more versatile option for free-form building. While sets like the Message Board (41951-1) offer specific functions, this set prioritizes open-ended creativity. It is more expensive than smaller DOTS packs, but the increased part count justifies the price for serious builders.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 64 unique parts • 486 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Black
Brick 1 x 2 x 3 with Bottom Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 3 w...
Part #: 22886 10× White
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Black
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Light Aqua
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Yellow
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Lavender
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Lavender
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Light Aqua
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 44× Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Bright Light Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 40× White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 White
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 10× Bright Light Yellow
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Blue
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Lavender
Wedge Plate 6 x 12 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 1...
Part #: 30355 White
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Blue
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Lavender
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Yellow
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Bright Light Yellow
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 53× Black
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 22× Blue
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Light Aqua
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 38× Lavender
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 22× Bright Pink
Technic Ball Joint Technic Ball Joint
Part #: 32474 Red
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Bright Light Yellow
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 14× Bright Light Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 2 with Photo Clip Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 37452 Bright Pink
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 2 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 3956 Black
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 Black
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 Lavender
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Lavender
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Yellow
Bracket 2 x 2 with 1 x 2 Vertical Studs Bracket 2 x 2 wit...
Part #: 41682 Light Aqua
Plate Angled 6 x 6 Heart Shape Plate Angled 6 x ...
Part #: 46342 Red
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 48092 White
Brick 1 x 4 x 3 Brick 1 x 4 x 3
Part #: 49311 11× White
Plate Angled 9 x 9 Heart Shape Plate Angled 9 x ...
Part #: 65486 White
Plate Special 2 x 6 with Wall Mount Hook Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 78168 Light Aqua
Tile Remover Key Diamond [DOTS] Tile Remover Key ...
Part #: 78169 Medium Azure
Plate 16 x 16 Plate 16 x 16
Part #: 91405 Light Aqua
Plate 16 x 16 Plate 16 x 16
Part #: 91405 Blue
Plate 8 x 16 Plate 8 x 16
Part #: 92438 Blue
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0 Brick and Axle Se...
Part #: 96874 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'A' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0226 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'B' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0227 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'C' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0228 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'D' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0229 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'E' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0230 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'F' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0231 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'G' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0232 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'H' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0233 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'I' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0234 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'J' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0235 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'K' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0236 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'L' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0237 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'M' / 'W' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0238 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'N' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0239 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'O' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0240 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'P' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0241 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'Q' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0242 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'R' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0243 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'S' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0244 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'T' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0245 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'U' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0246 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'V' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0247 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'X' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0249 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'Y' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0250 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Black 'Z' print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0251 White
This set is a treasure trove for DOTS enthusiasts, providing a wide array of colorful tiles in various shapes and sizes. The inclusion of basic bricks like white 1x4s and 1x2s adds versatility for creating structures to decorate.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Black Tile 1 x 1 with Groove (53x) $2.65
Red Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter (44x) $2.20
Lavender Tile 1 x 1 with Groove (38x) $1.90
White Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter (40x) $2.00
Bright Light Yellow Plate 1 x 4 (14x) $0.70
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$9.45

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Detailed building facades for LEGO city layouts
🌳 Mosaic artwork depicting flowers and landscapes
🧙 Magical spellbooks and enchanted objects with intricate tile patterns

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So 2x2 circle typewriter printed letters, and these 1x1 circle printed alphabet. So many letters!

16 upvotes • 4y ago

41938-1: Creative Designer Box [[Photo]](https://images.brickset.com/sets/images/41938-1.jpg)

5 upvotes • 4y ago

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So 2x2 circle typewriter printed letters, and these 1x1 circle printed alphabet. So many letters!

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41938-1: Creative Designer Box [[Photo]](https://images.brickset.com/sets/images/41938-1.jpg)

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Charts Inventory Statistics

64
Unique Parts
486
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1