The Sculptures subtheme of Creator Advanced Models was first introduced in 2000 and only comprsied of a few sets such as LEGO Dragon, LEGO Mini-Figure and the Statue of Liberty. Creator Sculpture sets are hight coveted sets that are hard to find thus have seen significant value increases over the years.
2000 LEGO Sets
2000 was a year of transition and innovation for LEGO. The company introduced RoboRiders, Knights’ Kingdom, Life on Mars, Studios, and a Soccer/Football theme while retiring veteran designer Jens Nygaard Knudsen, creator of the minifigure. Star Wars launched its first Ultimate Collector Series sets—the X-wing Fighter (7191) and TIE Interceptor (7181)—establishing LEGO’s adult collector market. BIONICLE debuted in select regions, setting the stage for a major global launch. Recognized as 'Toy of the Century,' the LEGO brick entered the new millennium as both a cultural icon and a growing creative platform.