LEGO Reviews Creator31034

Future Flyer

Name: LEGO Future Flyer 31034
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 31034
Rating: 4.6 (175 reviews)

82 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2015237 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

175

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Future Flyer earns its Highly Recommended BrickScore of 82 on the strength of a genuinely outstanding main robot with some of the best poseability in its price range, backed by owners who rate it 4.6 out of 5 and recommend it universally."

Reviewers across three sources agree the Future Flyer is a strong Creator 3-in-1 with an exceptional main robot build, praising its poseability and stylish sci-fi design. Owners back this up convincingly, with a 4.6-star average across 175 ratings and a 100% would-recommend rate on LEGO.com. The set earns its Highly Recommended tier through a well-executed primary model, solid alternate builds, and a color scheme that stands out. Minor issues with fragile joints and a weaker car build are consistently noted but do not undercut the overall positive verdict.

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LOVED (7)

01Exceptional poseability on the main robot, with ball joints throughout allowing highly expressive poses
02Stylish white, black, and orange sci-fi color scheme with a distinct Japanese mech aesthetic
03Clever wing mechanism with full 90-degree rotation
04Creative internal details such as engines visible inside the feet
05Very few leftover pieces for a 3-in-1 set
06Jet plane alternate build praised for nice techniques including an upside-down nose cone on a ball joint
07All three builds are original designs not based on real-world vehicles, boosting imaginative appeal

CRITICIZED (6)

01Wing detachment mechanism is too tight and causes frustration, with parts breaking apart especially for younger builders
02Robot hands appear comically oversized relative to the body
03Car alternate is the weakest of the three builds and holds little novelty
04Robot head cannot tilt up far enough during flight pose
05Exposed recessed studs visible on the sides due to arch pieces
06Thematic similarity to earlier set 31008 Thunder Wings (car, jet, robot) feels unoriginal

What reviewers are saying

"This is an amazing model! It sports millions of joints that makes it one of the most posable models i've seen, capable of highly emotive expressions"

Rebrickable Reviews

"While this set wouldn't make it onto a must buy list for me, it is great fun."

Brickset Reviews

"Very, very clever. something that you normally wouldn't see if it wasn't a transparent piece."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

31007 Power Mech — The Future Flyer is far superior in poseability and style. The green Power Mech looks more robust and strong but has almost fixed legs and arms. The Future Flyer looks more agile and flexible with a modern sci-fi style reminiscent of Japanese design. The reviewer much prefers the new robot for its stylish design, feature richness, and white/black/orange color scheme.

31008 Thunder Wings — 31034 Future Flyer is a fair comparison to Thunder Wings as both feature the same vehicle types (car, jet, robot/mech) in a similar price range. However, Thunder Wings was released relatively recently, making the similarity feel like a lack of originality. One commenter notes '31034 Future Flyer is significantly better in terms of design than Thunder Wings,' appreciating all three builds more.

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By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"This is an amazing model! It sports millions of joints that makes it one of the most posable models i've seen, capable of highly emotive expressions"

Key Pros

✓Amazing main model with exceptional poseability
✓Stylish, modern sci-fi design
✓Awesome white/black/orange color scheme

Key Cons

✕Exposed recessed studs visible on the sides due to arches
✕Winglets on top of jet plane not entirely convincing

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"While this set wouldn't make it onto a must buy list for me, it is great fun."

Key Pros

✓Robot has extensive articulation allowing many stable poses
✓Good parts pack with useful ball joints, angled plates, and curved pieces for sci-fi or city builds
✓Jet has nice building techniques and is great for play

Key Cons

✕Wing detachment is too tight and causes parts to break apart, leading to frustration for children
✕Robot hands are comically large compared to the rest of the body

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"Very, very clever. something that you normally wouldn't see if it wasn't a transparent piece."

Key Pros

✓Creative 3-in-1 design with three distinct and imaginative builds
✓Excellent articulation on robot with expressive head and poseable hands
✓Clever use of transparent pieces for robot's eye

Key Cons

✕Robot head cannot tilt up very far during flight pose
✕Jetpack has excessive clutch power, held by more pieces than necessary

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

47407 Wedge Plate 4 x 6 in white
Rarest element in the set, appears in four other recent sets
64225 Wedge 4 x 3 [No Studs] in white
Listed as more interesting part
43720 Wedge 4 x 2 Sloped Right in white
Listed as more interesting part
43721 Wedge 4 x 2 Sloped Left in white
Listed as more interesting part
2639 Plate 4 x 4 Corner in dark bluish gray
Listed as more interesting part
48933 Wedge 4 x 4 Triple with Stud Notches in white
Listed as more interesting part