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Set 31147 Retro Camera
Creator 3-in-1

Retro Camera

This 261-piece build turns a handful of bricks into a stylish vintage-style camera rather than a working one. Released in 2024, it's a Creator 3-in-1 set with no minifigures, built purely around shape and detail. This page lists every part used to build it.

Set number
31147
Year
2024
Pieces
261
Minifigures
0
Theme
Creator 3-in-1
Different parts
91
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 91

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.

Description

One box, three builds

Being part of the Creator 3-in-1 line, the 261 pieces here aren't limited to a single design. The same bricks can be rearranged into alternative models without needing extra parts, which is the whole appeal of this sub-line. Building the camera model itself is a lesson in disguising ordinary bricks as everyday objects: the lens, shutter button and body are all assembled from small elements that stop looking like LEGO® pieces once the model comes together. That transformation from bricks to believable object is what sets 3-in-1 builds apart from single-purpose sets.

A restrained colour palette

The colour scheme stays deliberately simple. Black and Light Bluish Grey form the camera body and edging, Dark Bluish Grey adds shading, and a touch of Medium Azure supplies the one bright accent, likely on the lens or flash. This kind of muted, realistic palette is a hallmark of the Creator retro sub-theme, which recreates vintage objects such as cameras, radios and record players. Among the 91 unique parts are plenty of small specialised elements built for exactly this kind of detail work, several of which turn up in other sets too.

A compact, focused build

At 261 pieces, this sits toward the smaller end of the Creator range, better suited to a single focused building session than a multi-day project. There are enough pieces for a sturdy, detailed result, but the count stays manageable for anyone wanting a calmer build after tackling bigger licensed sets. Once finished, the camera works well as a shelf or desk piece, proving a set doesn't need minifigures to earn its spot on display.

Parts worth a second look

Anyone curious about the 91 different elements will find the full parts list on this page useful for spotting bricks that suit their own creations, from small technical pieces to cylindrical and round elements and the distinctive body plates. With no minifigures to distract from the build, this is a good set to study part by part, since the colours and shapes often reveal more about the design than the finished model alone.

FAQ

Is Retro Camera 31147 a 3-in-1 set?
Yes, it belongs to the LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 line. The 261 pieces can reportedly be rebuilt into alternative models without any extra parts.
Does the set include minifigures?
No, there are no minifigures in this set. It's built entirely around the model itself.
Who is this set aimed at?
With 261 pieces and 91 unique parts, it's a compact project suited to beginners and anyone after a display model rather than a themed play set.

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