Creator Buckets were the tubs of loose bricks sold under the Creator name from 2001 to 2005, when Creator was LEGO's home for free building. Each came in a plastic bucket or tub that kept the bricks once the building was done, usually with an idea book of models to try, and many were themed around vehicles, animals or buildings and shops.
2002 LEGO Sets
2002 was a mixed year of success and experimentation. Star Wars dominated with Episode II: Attack of the Clones sets and collector favorites like the Imperial Star Destroyer (10030), while the Western theme’s Fort LEGOredo (6762) gained long-term appeal. New themes included Spider-Man, Island Xtreme Stunts, and expanded Racers sets, but LEGO also faced missteps with Galidor and Spybotics—both short-lived departures from traditional building. Core themes such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Alpha Team remained strong, making 2002 a year of both breakthroughs and lessons learned.