LEGO Creator 31073 Mythical Creatures

Specifications
| Set number | 31073 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2018 |
| Piece count | 223 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Creator |
| Subtheme | Creator 3-in-1 |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 31073, “Mythical Creatures”, belongs to the Creator theme, specifically the Creator 3-in-1 line.
Set 31073 reflects the open building style of Creator 3-in-1. Rather than following a licensed story or character roster, it focuses on a mythical creature subject, leaving the model to stand on its shape, character and rebuild potential.
Its contents are therefore centred on the creature build itself, with the parts serving body shaping, detail work and the kind of reuse expected from a Creator 3-in-1 set.
It suits imaginative play, a small display, or a Creator collection built around varied subject matter. Within the theme, it sits among the self-contained creature models rather than sets based on vehicles, buildings or licensed scenes, making it a flexible entry in the Creator range.
Inventory of set 31073
The inventory of set 31073 lists 223 pieces, spare parts excluded: 66 different lots (one shape in one color) for 59 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 31073
Main color: dark red, making up 29% of the parts, followed by black (19%) and yellow (15%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Red | 64 | 29% | |
| Black | 43 | 19% | |
| Yellow | 33 | 15% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 24 | 11% | |
| White | 24 | 11% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 19 | 8.5% | |
| Bright Light Orange | 11 | 4.9% | |
| Trans-Bright Green | 4 | 1.8% | |
| Trans-Orange | 1 | 0.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates Special | 61 | 27% | |
| Plates | 57 | 26% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 21 | 9.4% | |
| Animal / Creature Body Parts | 20 | 9% | |
| Plates Wedged | 15 | 6.7% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 14 | 6.3% |
Most common parts in set 31073
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small 53451 | White | 18 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Dark Red | 11 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Bright Light Orange | 11 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball 14417 | Dark Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Black | 8 |
| Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] 60897 | Dark Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861 | Yellow | 8 |
| Plate 1 x 3 3623 | Yellow | 7 |
| Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450 | Dark Red | 6 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket 14418 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
59 of the 59 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 31073 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 31073 from another set
Share of the parts of set 31073 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31102 Fire Dragon | 26% | 234 | 2020 |
No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 31073 within its line
With 223 pieces, set 31073 ranks #275 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2018, it ranks #193.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 31073 Mythical Creatures have?
LEGO set 31073 Mythical Creatures has 223 pieces. It was released in 2018 as part of the Creator theme.
What year was LEGO set 31073 released?
Set 31073 Mythical Creatures was released in 2018 and belongs to the Creator theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 31073?
LEGO set 31073 Mythical Creatures does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 31073?
The instructions for LEGO set 31073 Mythical Creatures can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 31073.
What is the main color of LEGO set 31073?
Dark red, with 64 out of 223 pieces, or 29%. Next come black (19%) and yellow (15%).
How many different parts does set 31073 contain?
Set 31073 has 66 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 59 part shapes. Most common part: Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small in white, with 18 copies.
Does LEGO set 31073 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 31073?
Set 31102 Fire Dragon, released in 2020: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is “Mythical Creatures” based on a licensed film or series?
No. It is part of Creator, in the Creator 3-in-1 line, and uses a general fantasy creature subject.
See also
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