LEGO Reviews Creator31148

Retro Roller Skate

Name: LEGO Retro Roller Skate 31148
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 31148
Rating: 4.87 (3177 reviews)

71 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2023342 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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Owner ratings

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Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A cheerful, well-designed display piece that punches above its price point on aesthetics and nostalgic appeal, earning a BrickScore of 71.4 and an exceptional 4.87-star owner average across 3,177 ratings. It is best appreciated as a shelf model rather than a parts set, with limited playability but strong visual charm."

The Retro Roller Skate earns a solid Recommended verdict on the strength of its charming 80s-nostalgia design and accessible, enjoyable build experience. With a BrickScore of 71.4, it sits comfortably in the Recommended tier, and owner ratings back that up emphatically: 3,177 ratings average 4.87 out of 5, one of the stronger owner signals in this tier. Critics are more measured, with display value (79.2) and design aesthetics (81.1) scoring noticeably higher than parts value (62.3) and playability (64.7), making this primarily a collector display piece rather than a parts-hauler.

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LOVED (6)

01Vibrant, nostalgic color palette that captures the retro roller skate aesthetic
02Functional rolling wheels that add a playful, tactile element to the finished model
033-in-1 format offering the roller skate, skateboard, and a third alternate build
04Clear, well-structured instructions that reviewers describe as easy to follow
05Compact size that displays well on a shelf or windowsill
06Strong nostalgic resonance for adult fans who grew up in the roller-rink era

CRITICIZED (4)

01Parts value score (62.3) suggests the piece selection is not a highlight for collectors
02Playability consensus (64.7) reflects that the finished model has limited interactive features beyond rolling
03A few builders found certain sections fiddly or noted that instructions could be clearer in spots
04At 342 pieces for $29.99 (approximately $0.088 per piece), value-per-brick is average for the Creator line

What reviewers are saying

"If you are nostalgic for the era of disco roller-skating rinks, or you are looking for a colorful display model with style, I can honestly recommend this set."

The Brothers Brick

"I love Creator 3-in-1 sets. They remind me of the endless creativity LEGO offers at usually a great price."

Rebrickable Reviews

"Excellent retro roller skate in a great colour scheme, but the alternate models could have been much better."

Brickset Reviews

"it looks good it looks really really good"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

SpongeBob SquarePants set 3830 The Bikini Bottom Express — Both sets feature non-standard LEGO rubber tire colors; this set introduces pink tires as a first.

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Consensus

BUY

The Brothers Brick

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BUY

"If you are nostalgic for the era of disco roller-skating rinks, or you are looking for a colorful display model with style, I can honestly recommend this set."

Key Pros

✓Nicely detailed finished model
✓Super-fun build with interesting parts and techniques
✓Customizable design, especially with DOTS sets

Key Cons

✕Heel section shape looks odd with straight sides and small curved bricks rather than a more rounded shape
✕Shoelaces are fussy and detach easily

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BUY

"I love Creator 3-in-1 sets. They remind me of the endless creativity LEGO offers at usually a great price."

Key Pros

✓Excellent primary roller skate build with nostalgic appeal
✓Clever building techniques replicating a real shoe with functional details
✓Bright pink wheels and retro color palette visually striking

Key Cons

✕B-models (boom box and skateboard) described as 'two of the worst B-models I think I've ever built'
✕Lace ends fiddly to position correctly

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Excellent retro roller skate in a great colour scheme, but the alternate models could have been much better."

Key Pros

✓Excellent retro roller skate design with accurate period representation
✓Great pastel colour scheme
✓Solid build quality—feels good in hand

Key Cons

✕Only one roller skate included (a pair would have been fantastic)
✕Alternate models let the set down; skateboard particularly weak

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WAIT FOR SALE

"it looks good it looks really really good"

Key Pros

✓Excellent shaping of the main shoe
✓Unique pink-colored tire recolors that are useful for custom builders
✓Customizable side decorations with included extra parts

Key Cons

✕Smaller than expected
✕Plain-looking trucks underneath

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Exclusivity

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Pink rubber tires
This is the first time we've seen tires in this color, but not the first time that LEGO rubber has deviated from black.
1×3 rounded plates
Used to achieve the 'curved' shape of the tongue and laces sub-assembly in addition to hinge plates
Rounded tiles
Used for customization on the heel section, allowing custom decorations or alternate rainbow cloud piece
44309 Tyre 43.2 x 22 ZR - Bright Pink
New color; described as 'What is probably most attractive about the set, the Bright Pink tyres, look great on the bottom'
6233 Cone 3 x 3 x 2 - Bright Pink
New color; used as rubber brake pad
80178 Slope Curved 3 x 2 with Stud Notch Right - Light Aqua
New color

What Owners Say

The Retro Roller Skate is an overwhelmingly popular, nostalgic, and family-friendly build with vibrant colors and functional rolling wheels, offering good value through three alternate builds, with only minor notes about slightly fiddly instructions in places.

COMMON PRAISE

+Strong nostalgia appeal for adults who grew up with roller skates, making it fun for all ages
+Bright and attractive colors that stand out as a display piece
+3-in-1 format (roller skate, boombox, skateboard) adds replay and variety value
+Functional rolling wheels delight both kids and adults

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Instructions can be slightly unclear in places, causing occasional confusion mid-build
−The skateboard alternate build is considered the weakest of the three options

nostalgic design3-in-1 buildsrolling wheelsfamily friendlybright colors

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.9

2,547 reviews

92%