LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Retro Telephone 31174
This 383-piece LEGO Creator 3-in-1 set (31174) builds one of three vintage phones with the same bricks: a 1960s rotary phone, a 1980s phone on its charging base, or two 2000s flip phones. The 1960s model has a liftable receiver, a flexible cord, a working rotary dial and a spring hang-up function, and a customizable sticky notepad with message tiles is included. At about $17 and rated 4.9 across 715 reviews, it doubles as bedroom or desk decor.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A builder ages 8 and up, or an adult who likes nostalgic desk decor.
Best occasion : Birthday or Christmas, as a main gift for a kid or a small gift for an adult LEGO fan.
Why it works : The build is a rotary dial phone, a handset-and-base phone and flip phones, so the finished model tells a story of phones through the decades that adults who grew up with them recognize at once. The same bricks make three models, which leaves a second and third build after the first. At about $17 with a 4.9 rating across 715 reviews it stays inside a small-gift budget.
Avoid if : The recipient wants a large display piece: the 1960s model is only about 3.5 in. high, and the three models are built one at a time.
For
Kids, Teen Boys, Teen Girls, Him, Her
Budget
$$ — Affordable
Frequently asked questions
How many models does it build?
Three: a 1960s rotary phone, a 1980s phone on a charging base, or two flip phones from the 2000s.
What age is it for?
Ages 8 and up, according to the Amazon listing.
How big is it?
The classic 1960s model measures over 3.5 in. (7 cm) high, 6 in. (15 cm) wide and 4 in. (11 cm) deep.
