The LEGO Creator theme consists of a variety of subthemes that revolve around sets that focus on buildings, creatures, vehicles, robots and recently more specialized sets such as botanical and even the Chinese New Year. Many of these sets have fallen under the 3-in-1 label which include instructions in a single set to provide multiple alternative models. Originally created in 2001 with a focus on larger bucket sets, the LEGO Creator theme has expanded outside just bricks to later include minifigures.
2001 LEGO Sets
In 2001, LEGO expanded its collector and investment appeal, introducing several highly collectible themes that continue to influence LEGO’s success today. Among the most significant launches was LEGO BIONICLE, which debuted worldwide after its initial European release in 2000. BIONICLE became one of LEGO’s most successful original themes, blending storytelling, action figures, and mechanical builds, setting the stage for LEGO’s expansion into narrative-driven franchises.