LEGO® Surfer

Description

Where it came from

Pick A Model was a store idea: you chose a design, then filled a cup from the wall of loose bricks with the parts it needed. The Surfer is one of the 2012 designs. That origin shows in the numbers, because the 70 pieces are spread over only 8 different part types. Many elements therefore appear several times, which keeps sorting quick and makes the parts list on this page short and easy to scan. That makes a store model feel a little more personal, because you gather the bricks one by one instead of lifting a ready-packed box off a shelf.

A bright summer palette

The main colours are tan, red, lime and orange, exactly the shades you might link with sand, sunshine and a surfboard. There is no dark base colour holding the model down, so it looks light and cheerful on a shelf. It will not take up much room on a desk either, yet it adds a small splash of colour that is noticed straight away by anyone walking past. Anyone who likes sorting by colour can have everything laid out neatly in minutes and start the first building step without any hunting around.

How it builds

A model of this size does not need pages of instructions or patience for hundreds of steps. It suits younger builders as a first project and works equally well as a short break between bigger sets. With no minifigures included, the build itself is the point: the Surfer is a display piece to look at rather than a playset, and its compact construction is designed with that in mind. Adults enjoy small projects like this too, because they come together without fuss and still give a visible result you can proudly put somewhere afterwards.

Reusing the bricks

With so few part types, this set is a handy source of useful elements. Use the “What can I build?” tool on this page to see which other models you could put together once the bricks join your own collection. Bright colours like these are often scarce in a box of mixed bricks, so they make good accents for your own creations, whether that is a vehicle, a flower or a beach scene. A look through the parts list is worthwhile when you want particular types in these colours for a model of your own and prefer not to buy them separately.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Surfer have?

It has 70 pieces made up of 8 different part types. There are no minifigures in the set.

What was Pick A Model?

It was a Brand Store service where a model was built from loose bricks picked from a wall. The Surfer dates from 2012.

Which colours are used most?

The main colours are tan, red, lime and orange. The complete list is in the parts table above.