Distinctions - Combined with the stand, a great color palette and the ability to pose the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Magical Unicorn 31140 makes it a showpiece for kids’ rooms or just a fun decoration. Attach that to the ability for two other rebuilds, and the play and display factors are through the roof.

Criticisms - Weighty upper-body on the unicorn build in particular is fairly vulnerable to tipping and resulting breaking during fall.

Distinctions - Like most LEGO sets, the tolerances of the LEGO pieces involved in the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Magical Unicorn 31140 are great, with fitment being strong and flush. Vivid colors are both rich in saturation and durable with age.

Criticisms - None (Design criticisms are not necessarily critiques of the quality of the pieces, but rather the method of assembly. Vulnerabilities during falls are more a reflection of feature issues.)

Distinctions - Fun color palette encompasses all major colors in the ROYGBIV rainbow despite the low piece count. The unicorn design is distinct and portrays not only the shape of the unicorn but the character and movement of prancing. The palette extending to the base is also a nice touch, allowing for cohesion when displayed.

Criticisms - Aesthetic incompatibility with more professional or subdued home environments limits the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Magical Unicorn 31140 to being a fun decoration. The seahorse in particular is very busy with color in a way that would make it definitively a toy. Some proportions to the Unicorn build could use some refinement and are a little less creative than some other Creator sets.

Distinctions - Lego is, as ever, strong in reuse and recyclability. Fully plastic designs are easily recyclable if desired, though freedom of Lego assembly allows for continued use in as many contexts as can be conceptualized. In addition, the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Magical Unicorn 31140 comes with two alternate builds that extend playtime and build applications further.

Criticisms - As always, the criticism to be had with LEGO products is their plastic base, as well as traditionally recyclable, but still disposable paper instructions and ink-heavy retail packaging. With this set particularly, unique coloration may make use of molds and color combinations not often seen, therefore requiring new molds that see limited use. Reuse, quality and longevity of LEGO pieces offsets the plastic cost, but considering the over-sized nature of the box versus the contents, reductions are possible.

Distinctions - For the price, the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Magical Unicorn 31140 is a great way to introduce a young builder to LEGO designing while giving them a fun toy with alternate builds and play features. As always, hard to find a larger catalogue of products that are still legacy compatible with new sets like this one. LEGO reigns supreme.

Criticisms - LEGO’s major complaint with aficionados is the gradual price inflation and decrease of set sizes.