LEGO Reviews Creator31156

Tropical Ukulele

Name: LEGO Tropical Ukulele 31156
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 31156
Rating: 4.73 (2653 reviews)

70 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2024387 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

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LOVED (8)

01The main ukulele model is beautiful and captures the essence of a real ukulele well
02Good introductory build techniques for younger builders
03Tropical scenery (flowers) are nicely detailed and colorful
04Good value at 7.7cpp for boosting light aqua part collection
05Main model is roughly half-life size, allowing small hands to pose with it
06Articulated tuning pegs add a nice touch of detail
07Successfully works at three different scales across the three models
08Well-designed instrument with successful lines

CRITICIZED (8)

01The two alternate builds (surfboard and dolphin) are disappointing compared to the main model
02B-models are unusually small (168 and 171 pieces each, less than half the set)
03Surfboard build is uninteresting and rectangular, lacking engaging shape
04Surfboard is wrong scale to play with minifigs
05Dolphin is very 2-D and completely non-poseable, fragile (tail breaks off easily)
06Limited play features overall; models feel more like display pieces
07Strings use silver color instead of realistic nylon colors (white, black, clear, or color-coded)
08Light aqua color consistency issues - some parts lighter or darker than adjacent pieces

What reviewers are saying

"The main construction of the set is assembled very quickly but it offers some nice construction sequences with interesting techniques."

Hoth Bricks

"I adore the main model, but the other two, not so much."

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Ecosystem

21323-1 Grand Piano — The Creator set is smaller and has less detail than the Ideas program sets, but still delivers a good looking instrument appropriate for its younger target audience and scale.

21329-1 Fender Stratocaster — This is a comparison point showing LEGO's history with musical instruments in the Ideas line; the Creator ukulele is smaller but follows a similar concept.

21334-1 Jazz Quartet — Another Ideas program comparison; the Creator ukulele is less detailed but appropriate for the Creator line.

Roller Skate and Retro Camera (Creator sets) — Part of a new trend in Creator sets featuring large scale objects; the ukulele fits into this shift towards fresh ideas beyond buildings, creatures and vehicles.

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BUY

"The main construction of the set is assembled very quickly but it offers some nice construction sequences with interesting techniques."

Key Pros

✓Well-designed instrument with successful lines
✓Interesting building techniques including satisfying string-tightening mechanism
✓Nice tropical theming with sand-colored base and flowers

Key Cons

✕Secondary models are less ambitious than the main ukulele
✕Two secondary models leave large handfuls of unused parts

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MIXED

"I adore the main model, but the other two, not so much."

Key Pros

✓The main ukulele model is beautiful and captures the essence of a real ukulele well
✓Good introductory build techniques for younger builders
✓Tropical scenery (flowers) are nicely detailed and colorful

Key Cons

✕The two alternate builds (surfboard and dolphin) are disappointing compared to the main model
✕B-models are unusually small (168 and 171 pieces each, less than half the set)

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Exclusivity

Rebrickable Reviews: Creator line, wide retail availability

The Brothers Brick: Standard retail release (January 1st, US $29.99 | CAN $39.99 | UK £24.99)

Resale

Rebrickable Reviews: Limited growth expected. The reviewer notes only two alternate builds have been submitted, suggesting limited MOC appeal and aftermarket demand.

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