It turns out that the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut (#31152) is a set full of photographic opportunities. When I was offered an opportunity to review a LEGO set I was attracted to this astronaut set since I like space. Three different builds in one set should provide a variety of photo opportunities, right? Well, let’s find out!

Build #1

First off, the main star (hmm, I can sense a slight pun hiding somewhere here) of the set is the Space Astronaut. This fun build resulted in a rather large astronaut with a surprising amount of articulation. I almost thought I was photographing a huge action figure at times!

The astronaut is supported by a nifty black mount (LEGO of course) to help with those flying-through-space shots. I opted to remove this support in edit for a clean look. Although I didn’t have much difficulty balancing the astronaut without the mount either. If I was to do even more dynamic poses, I might add additional support.

There’s a fun little hidden feature in set. Behind the astronaut’s visor there is a tiny cockpit where you can place a mini-fig of your own choice (no figures were included). Hey, now you’re ready for some giant mech action!

Build #2

The second of the three builds is a dog in a spacesuit, an astro dog if you will. This is a smaller build so not as many bricks were used. Like all 3-in-1 sets, you have to dismantle one build to make any of the others.

The astro dog isn’t quite as articulated as the astronaut. But there is more than enough for some fun and interesting photography sessions. Again, there’s a black mount for this model much like for the Astronaut. I liked how all three sets have some version of this support which makes photographing them easier.

While the astronaut was more fun to photograph the cuteness factor of this space dog was huge!

Who’s a good boy?

Build #3

The third and final build is a sleek and cool looking spaceship! [Spaceship! Spaceship! Spaceship!] Who doesn’t like spaceships, right!?Because this is a space ship and not a figure, there is minimal articulation. Once again the nifty mount came in handy for my flying shots.

I also wanted to photograph the spaceship on the ground as well but there was no landing gear built into the model. Luckily I was able to improvise a bit with left over bricks. The versatility of LEGO right there! This time the cockpit was more of an obvious feature unlike with the astronaut. If anything, I wish LEGO had included a transparent dome option. How neat would it have been to see a minifig in the pilots seat! Still, it’s a really cool looking spaceship.

In conclusion

All in all, this is a very versatile set with lots of fun and interesting photographic opportunities. If you like space, LEGO and toy photography, LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut set is a no brainer.

Review by Stellan Johansson (@casualtoyphotographer)