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Set 31009 Small Cottage
Creator 3-in-1

Small Cottage

Small Cottage is a 2013 Creator 3-in-1 set that turns 271 pieces into a small standalone house, with two further building alternatives possible from the same parts. With 86 unique elements and 1 minifigure, it is one of the more compact building sets in the range. The parts list on this page shows which pieces the three versions share.

Set number
31009
Year
2013
Pieces
271
Minifigures
1
Theme
Creator 3-in-1
Different parts
86
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 86

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 (9)

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

Minifigures 1

Alternative models

A 3-in-1 set: the official LEGO® building instructions contain three models you can build from the same parts. View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 4 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A cottage with two alternatives

The main model shows a small, freestanding cottage with a pitched roof, door and windows, suited to a rural street scene. According to the instructions, the same 271 pieces can also form two further models, which for Creator 3-in-1 building sets are often a version with a water feature or a smaller hut in a different shape. A single set therefore covers three distinct building experiences without needing any extra bricks. For newcomers to building sets, this is especially instructive, since the same pool of parts makes it easy to compare how much roof shape and floor plan change the character of a small house.

Roof and facade pieces in detail

A significant share of the 86 unique elements are roof tile pieces, window frames and facade elements, the defining features of a small house build. These specialist building pieces differ clearly from the bodywork parts found in Creator's vehicle sets and are particularly sought after for projects with a rural or period character. The parts list lets you pick out these pieces individually for your own small building creations. Smaller decorative elements such as shutters or window boxes are included too, giving the model a carefully finished feel despite the low piece count.

Red, white and dark blue as the colour scheme

Red and white form the base colours of the facade, complemented by light bluish grey at the foundation and dark blue as a surprising accent, likely on the door or shutters. That combination feels warmer and friendlier than the more technical tones seen on many vehicle sets and suits a small village or countryside scene well. The parts list shows how these colours are spread across the roof, walls and details. Across both alternative models, the red-and-white base tone mostly carries over, so all three versions still read as clearly related.

Small in size, versatile in use

At just 271 pieces and a single minifigure, Small Cottage 31009 stays a manageable build that combines well with other small Creator or City buildings to form a larger street scene. The varied roof and facade pieces are also well suited to reuse in custom building creations once one of the three official versions is eventually taken apart. For a village scene with several small houses, Small Cottage 31009 offers exactly this kind of understated but versatile building block.

FAQ

What can you build from Small Cottage 31009?
Besides the cottage as the main model, the instructions cover two further building versions from the same parts.
How many minifigures does the set include?
One minifigure comes with the set, typical for smaller Creator buildings.
What colours define the model?
Red and white dominate the facade, with light bluish grey at the base and dark blue as an accent.

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