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.
2013 LEGO Sets
In 2013, LEGO expanded its licensed and original themes, making it a pivotal year for collectors and investors. One of the biggest launches was LEGO Legends of Chima, a fantasy-based animal warrior theme, which was heavily promoted alongside the premiere of The Legends of Chima TV series on Cartoon Network. Designed as a successor to Ninjago, Chima introduced tribal factions, specialized vehicles, and mystical energy sources, making it one of LEGO’s most ambitious in-house themes.