Set Facts
- The Dr. Fox Magnifying Machine set recreates a life-sized LEGO microscope with a movable barrel and includes a Minifigure-scale magnifying glass for partial enlargement of objects.
- The set features unique elements, such as purple plates, bright bluish green curved bows, and 2×4 bricks with hinge stubs, alongside printed 2×2 tiles representing samples like pizza, snowflake, and strawberry.
- Additional accessories include a petri dish filled with "sunshine and sparkle dust" samples and cardboard glasses styled after Dr. Fox from the LEGO Unikitty! animated TV series.
- Dr. Fox Magnifying Machine was designed by LEGO designer Jonathan Robson.
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Dr. Fox Magnifying Machine Reviews
Bricksfanz
“It may be a small set, but that shouldn't be it's flaws can't be highlighted. Although the barrel of the Magnifying Machine can be ‘zoomed' up and down just like a real microscope, this can only be done by moving the whole thing. It would of been great if a longer Technic... More pins was used with a additional gear dial on one or both of the outside of the microscope were used. So you could move it as you would a real microscope. Plus I'd have liked to of seen a Dr. Fox figure included instead of the glasses, even if it meant the set cost a couple of pounds more. Still its a very quirky little set and has some cool parts.”
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BrickEconomy Member Review
“The Dr. Fox Magnifying Machine set offers a creative take on a life-sized microscope, complete with functional zoom action and a playful design. While it lacks practical use, it features unique elements like rare purple plates, bright bluish-green curved bows, and printed tiles for the Petri dish. The inclusion of cardboard Dr. Fox glasses adds a whimsical touch, but a Dr. Fox figure would have been a more compelling addition to enhance the set.”
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About Unikitty! Miscellaneous
The LEGO Unikitty! theme was introduced in August 2018 and was based on the TV show Unikitty in partnership with Cartoon Network!, which was also based on the Unikitty character from The LEGO Movie. There was a total of six sets released in the first wave as well as a blind bag collectable minifigure series. The theme was primarily designed for children ages 5 to 12.
Summary
Unikitty! Miscellaneous Dr. Fox Magnifying Machine set 40314 was released in August 2018, retailing for $17, but has since been retired. New, unopened Dr. Fox Magnifying Machine sets are valued at $17, while used sets can be found for $9.
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Become Dr. Fox" in her Unikingdom laboratory!
Put on your Dr. Fox™ glasses and build a life-sized LEGO® Unikitty™! 40314 Dr. Fox Magnifying Machine with zoom action and petri dish. Pretend to examine the LEGO elements under the microscope and further Dr. Fox’s vital research into sunshine and sparkle dust!
Features a buildable magnifying machine with zoom action, buildable petri dish and loose LEGO® elements to examine.
Also includes cardboard Dr. Fox™ character glasses.
This product does not contain a real magnifying lens.
Magnifying machine measures over 2” (6cm) high, 2” (7cm) wide and 3” (10cm) deep.
Dr. Fox™ glasses measure over 3” (10cm) high and 14” (36cm) wide.
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