LEGO® Creator Carousel (10196)

Product Description

Take a ride on the Grand Carousel! It?s a wonderful day for a ride on the merry-go-round! This elegant and beautifully detailed LEGO model isn?t just for show ? it really spins and plays music while the horses and swing boats move up and down! Built with intricate, lifelike ornaments and features, the Grand Carousel is a spectacular addition to any LEGO display or carousel collection. Includes 9 minifigures and LEGO Power Functions motor and sound brick. Measures 38.4 cm (15.1 in) x 38.4 cm (15.1 in) x 35.0 cm (13.8 in).

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #213759 in Toys & Games
• Brand: LEGO
• Model: 4557560
• Dimensions: 18.90" h x 3.58" w x 22.91" l, 7.60 pounds

Features

• It really spins & plays music while the horses & swing boats move up and down
• Built with intricate, lifelike ornaments & features, the Grand Carousel is a spectacular addition to any LEGO display or carousel collection
• Measures 38.4 cm (15.1 in) x 38.4 cm (15.1 in) x 35.0 cm (13.8 in)
• Includes 9 minifigures and LEGO Power Functions motor and sound brick
• 3,263 pieces

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
Great Collector Set!!!!
By Cake Mama
First off, yes, this is an expensive set, but it is totally worth it for the older child/adult collector! The set is rated for 16 and up and with good reason. There are no numbered bags in this kit, and with over 3,000 pieces, this makes finding the pieces a bit more challenging than the normal sets. The construction itself was not difficult (I am an adult)and the pieces in it are amazing. The jester heads and gold pieces alone make this set really fun. Add the power functions (this was my first power function set) and the music and it is unbelievable! The set is built so that when you turn on the motor and the carousel spins, the music will start by itself. The only thing I could think that might make this set better is if it had lights. My children have been turning it off and on and there have been no issues with the durability. Once built, you need to put a hard board under it before you attempt to move it as the base piece is not strong enough to support the weight while moving. Looking for something fun to do? This set is it!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Unique, challenging, and display-worthy!
By LegoGirl
This set is a great addition to even an expansive Lego collection. Movement, sound, unusual gold elements, and more! Yes, the set is challenging but with patience I believe even less-experienced builders will be successful.

TIPS FOR BUILDING:
1. Since the bags are not numbered, you need to spend a little time in the beginning sorting parts. It's not necessary to COMPLETELY sort them, but getting things separated by color alone would be helpful.
2. The carousel is built as a series of modules, where you construct the same item multiple times before assembling the section. If you have kids who can't build this set alone, they can still help by "copying" a module that you have correctly built. Many hands make quick work!
3. It is CRITICAL that the moving elements be assembled with the proper amount of ease between parts. The manual clearly reminds you not to "mash" certain pieces too tightly together. Violating this guidance will cause your moving pieces to work herky-jerky or seize up completely.
4. Test the movement as you go! Once you have the base complete and the motor attached, you should test the movement (both forward and backward) to ensure everything is moving smoothly. It's much simpler to make minor fitting adjustments at this point. Continue to test the motion after each layer is added to the base.

As far as the music goes, my son said "That's like leprechaun music!" when we turned it on for the first time. True, it is not something we could normally hear on a carousel here in the US, but it's still festive.

For price, I got this for around $200 (USD) which seems like a reasonable price. This item like many other unusual Lego sets, will eventually be in short supply and high demand, so it's worth getting it now. You never lose your investment in Lego, I have found!

Great to look at, interesting movement and sound, and a conversation-starter when you have guests over. They will be amazed at the detail!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
WE love it
By mom2greatkids
My 9 yr old son and I took on this 'project' this summer. The entire project took us about a week. We started with storting then assembly. Patience is the name of the game. My son loves lego's and all he really needed 'mom' for was to help sort and look for pieces.
We homeschool and a project like this is a great science/math project. We love lego... keep up the challenges...

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