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Set 17101 Creative Toolbox
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Creative Toolbox

The Creative Toolbox 17101 is the starter set of the 2017 LEGO® Boost range, pairing classic building with motors, sensors and app control. With 847 pieces across 216 part types, it can be built into several different programmable models. There are no minifigures in the box – the focus sits on the technical and programming elements instead.

Set number
17101
Year
2017
Pieces
847
Minifigures
0
Theme
Other
Different parts
216
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 216

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (12)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Several models from one box

Unlike a classic single-theme set, the Creative Toolbox is designed around several different models built one after another from the same 847 pieces, including a robot, a vehicle and a cat with moving parts. With 216 distinct part types, the set includes classic bricks alongside Technic elements, a motor and sensors that drive each model's movement and reactions. This reuse of the same parts across multiple builds sets it apart from a typical single-model kit, a design choice typical of the Boost range as a whole.

Technology instead of minifigures

With no minifigures, the Creative Toolbox focuses entirely on construction and programming: an app lets you control the finished models and program them with simple command blocks. It's aimed at builders who want to try basic programming logic alongside building, without a character or fixed storyline taking centre stage. For collectors of technical parts, that puts the set in a different category from classic themed sets. For newcomers to programming, this offers an approachable entry point that pairs classic building with simple digital commands, no prior experience required.

Colours and parts for your own ideas

Black, orange, white and dark azure form the main colours, giving the models a technical, easily recognisable look. The included motor and sensor elements can also go into builds of your own beyond the set models, provided you have matching basic bricks on hand. The parts list on this page shows exactly which Technic and standard pieces are included, handy for anyone planning their own motorised project. The set also works well as an addition to an existing Technic collection, since the motor and sensors can be built into other constructions too.

A starting point for the whole family

Because every model draws on the same set of pieces, the Creative Toolbox works well as a shared introduction to programming, with parents and children able to take turns building the same model. At 847 pieces, there's enough material for several building evenings without needing any extra add-on sets to try all three suggested builds. Since no prior programming or Technic experience is assumed, the set suits beginners of any age looking for something that moves and responds through an app, rather than a static model.

FAQ

Does the Creative Toolbox 17101 include minifigures?
No, the set has no minifigures. The focus is on parts, motor and sensors for programmable models.
How many pieces does the set contain?
The Creative Toolbox is made up of 847 pieces across 216 part types, including Technic elements.
Can several models be built from the set?
Yes, the same pieces can be rebuilt one after another into different programmable models.

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