LEGO Reviews Creator31136

Exotic Parrot

Name: LEGO Exotic Parrot 31136
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 31136

74 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2023253 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

7analyzed

Owner ratings

12.3K+

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A beloved Creator animal set with one of the highest owner ratings in its class (4.87 from 12,285 buyers), the Exotic Parrot delivers bright colors, satisfying posability, and genuine three-build variety at a price that almost everyone considers fair."

The 2023 Creator Exotic Parrot (31136) earns a confident Recommended verdict, with owners rating it 4.87 out of 5 across an impressive 12,285 reviews, making it one of the most widely reviewed Creator sets in this range. Reviewers praise the vibrant colors, posable features, and the three-build format. Expert and owner consensus are closely aligned, though the BrickScore of 74.2 reflects some nuance around the build's simpler nature and the parrot's tendency to be top-heavy.

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LOVED (6)

01Vibrant, tropical color palette that stands out on display
02Posable body rotation on the tree perch, plus movable wings, tail, and talons
03Three distinct alternate builds: parrot, frog, and tropical fish, all well-regarded

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CRITICIZED (3)

01Parrot build is top-heavy and can lean or tip if not carefully positioned
02Model is described as fragile in some areas, requiring care when moving
03Build is on the simpler side for experienced adult builders

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

all

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

parrotfroggoodheadbodybasewingsperchlimitedmodelsdisplaymodelfishcolorbuildingproportionstailexcellentvaluethoughpricebluebackfeetcoralreefmouthtree

What reviewers are saying

"It's not often that I'm inclined to make 'day one' purchases but this was one such occasion, on account of the novel and attractive subject matter, reasonable price, and vivid colours. Besides, I'm a sucker for LEGO anim…"

Brickset Reviews

"I think that this whole set is a very good value but this just feels even extra extra to me"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

40504 A Minifigure Tribute (Captain Redbeard figure) 85 — The scales don't quite match - the macaw is too large and too heavy to perch on Captain Redbeard's shoulder or hand, though they look great displayed together and the parrot is 'not exactly minifig-scale either'

31133 (Cockatoo build) 72 — Both are bird Creator sets; the cockatoo set also has three good builds but has issues with the claw construction

Tree Frog (A model, Exotic Parrot set) — Reviewer prefers the tree frog personally for having 'a little bit more personality,' though the fish has more pieces, density, and color.

Macaw (main build, Exotic Parrot set) — Both the main build and this B model feature significant bases with 'art installation' treatment, making them feel more complete than typical alternate builds.

CreatorInvestment Grade

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Novel and attractive subject matter
✓Reasonable price
✓Vivid colours

Key Cons

✕Wings have limited range of motion
✕White clip hinge plates dilute the vibrancy of the flower base

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Expert Video Source · avg of 3

BUY

"I think that this whole set is a very good value but this just feels even extra extra to me"

Key Pros

✓Generous, well-designed stand/perch with surprising structural support
✓Realistic style that avoids cartoony aesthetic
✓Head and overall proportions look right for the scale

Key Cons

✕Perch looks artificial/man-made rather than natural despite intention
✕Limited wing flap range of motion (though reviewer sees this as intentional)

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Large flowers
Reviewer specifically praised these as good components contributing to visual quality
Ball-joint wings
Allows articulation while maintaining realistic proportions
Ball joints for wing articulation
Allow the wings to be positioned either against the body or away from it for posing flexibility
Technic elements for legs and feet
Used to construct realistic bird legs and feet, though they remain attached to the perch when removing the bird
White clip hinge plates on the flower base
Used in the floral elements but the reviewer notes they dilute the otherwise vibrant colours
Ball-jointed pectoral fins
Allows the fish to be posed in different positions, with the entire fish able to angle forward and backwards on the base, adding to playability and perceived life-like quality.