LEGO Reviews Creator31062

Robo Explorer

Name: LEGO Robo Explorer 31062
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 31062
Rating: 4.76 (28 reviews)

88 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2017205 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Earning a BrickScore of 87.6 and a 4.76-star owner average across 28 ratings, the Robo Explorer stands as one of the stronger Creator 3-in-1 sets of its era: three genuinely distinct robot builds, pervasive ball joint articulation, and a clever light brick used in all three models for under $20."

The Creator 3-in-1 Robo Explorer (31062) earns a Highly Recommended verdict with strong expert and owner consensus. JANG called it one of his favorite Creator 3-in-1 sets ever, and Brickset's reviewer described it as a terrific set at a terrific price. Owners across 28 ratings average 4.76 out of 5, with 87% recommending it. The set's defining strength is that all three builds are distinctly different and fully realized, each featuring ball joint articulation, a cleverly integrated light brick, and a cohesive azure blue color scheme.

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LOVED (7)

01Three completely different robot builds, each with its own personality and play features
02Extensive ball joint articulation throughout all three models enables satisfying posing
03Light brick integrated into each build in a different functional role (eyes, jet pack, searchlight)
04Consistent medium azure color scheme with black and grey creates a futuristic look across all three models
05Main Robo Explorer has functional tracked movement and can traverse uneven surfaces
06Robo Dog build praised as strong enough to be a standalone set on its own merits
07Strong value at $19.99 for 205 pieces (approximately 9.8 cents per piece)

CRITICIZED (5)

01Robo Bird is somewhat wobbly and requires careful positioning to stand unaided
02Robo Explorer's claw fingers lack friction, making picking up objects difficult
03Back of the Robo Explorer is less visually appealing than the front
04Body sits slightly top-heavy in the chassis, causing forward tipping when pushed
05Some owners found playability limited and preferred it as a display piece

What reviewers are saying

"This set to me represents kind of the ultimate form of Lego Creator 3in-1 sets. It's three distinctly different builds, each of which is creative and looks good on its own."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"I think this is a pretty terrific set."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

31058 Mighty Dinosaurs — Creator has gotten off to a strong start in 2017 with both sets. Unlike Mighty Dinosaurs, this set does not include a fourth build, but the three included builds are quite satisfying.

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Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

"This set to me represents kind of the ultimate form of Lego Creator 3in-1 sets. It's three distinctly different builds, each of which is creative and looks good on its own."

Key Pros

✓Three distinctly different and creative builds
✓Excellent articulation with ball joints throughout
✓Clever light brick integration with transparent pieces

Key Cons

✕Lack of friction/texture on gripping fingers makes picking up objects difficult
✕Ball joints on rear legs of robo dog not as useful as normal ball joints due to orientation

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"I think this is a pretty terrific set."

Key Pros

✓Three satisfying builds with clear progression in complexity
✓Light brick integrated cleverly into all three models with functional button controls
✓Excellent use of ball joints for high posability

Key Cons

✕Robo bird is somewhat wobbly and requires positioning just right to stand unaided
✕Robo explorer's left arm claw doesn't have consistent grip on bricks

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Transparent orange pieces and clear headlight bricks
Used to create light brick effects by showing the light come through to the transparent orange stud, cleverly integrated throughout the set
Ball joints
Extensively used throughout all three builds for articulation of wings, head, neck, legs, and arms
One by one brick with recessed stud
Used to direct light from the brick to create the eye lighting effect
Track system with cheater wheel
Ensures the Robo Explorer can roll around successfully and provides proper traction on hard surfaces
Light brick
Integrated into each of the three builds (robo bird's head, robo dog's back jet pack, and robo explorer's searchlight) with functional buttons to activate lights
Technic parts and track system
Each track built from 20 chain M plate pieces linked together, allowing smooth movement and traversal of uneven surfaces

What Owners Say · summarized from 25 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the cute robot design with its expressive personality, appreciate the unique light brick and track pieces, and enjoy the three diverse builds, though some note the tracks are fragile and a few find limited play value beyond display.

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