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Anna and Elsa's Magical Merry-Go-Round — LEGO set 43218

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Disney · SET 43218

Anna and Elsa's Magical Merry-Go-Round

Anna and Elsa meet on a blue merry-go-round with a large transparent canopy and small side supports.

Pieces
175
Release year
2023
Theme
Disney
Set number
43218
LEGO recommended age
6+
Archived regional retail price · Germany
20.99 €
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Archived regional retail price in the stated market and currency. It does not establish the Italian launch price; no estimated currency conversion. Brickset ↗ · Reference checked on 22 October 2026

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Official English name verified at: LEGO English archive ↗ · Checked on 26 October 2026.

TIME TO BUILD

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Individual build

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Editorial estimate · first build

Beginner

≈ 1 h 22 minSuggested range49 min – 2 h 12 min

Intermediate

≈ 55 minSuggested range33 min – 1 h 28 min

Experienced

≈ 38 minSuggested range22 min – 1 h 1 min

Based on one person building the set for the first time, following the original instructions and using numbered bags where supplied. Includes normal piece-finding and minor adjustments; excludes long breaks, filming, dismantling and modifications. Sources may use different methods. This range is neither a statistical interval nor a limit: your build may take less or more time.

How we estimate times · sources and method

Editorial assessment: Anna and Elsa meet on a blue merry-go-round with a large transparent canopy and small side supports. Blue and transparent surfaces complete the tall silhouette. A first build following the instructions, including normal piece finding; an adult may help when needed. Breaks, subsequent play and any alternative models are excluded. For older sets, unnumbered bags or previously mixed pieces may prolong sorting. No verified timed build: indicative values with substantial variation.

Sources do not always specify the builder’s experience. The three experience bands are our editorial assessment, based on the complexity of the set and individual accounts where available.

Checked: 26 October 2026 · Method v1.0 · Limited reports; not a statistical average.

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BEYOND THE BRICKS

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The model, the history, the ideas

Inside the set

01

Circular form

The base alternates details around a central structure.

LEGO source
02

Pointed canopy

Blue and transparent surfaces complete the tall silhouette.

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Beyond the set

The stories, places and inventions behind your build.

03

Winter in Arendelle

The 2013 film follows Anna’s search for Elsa, whose powers have trapped Arendelle in an endless winter.

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In the 2013 Frozen, Elsa’s powers trap Arendelle in endless winter, prompting Anna’s search. Ice becomes a consequence of character conflict rather than decorative scenery. Extreme conditions and fantastical encounters form part of a journey driven by the relationship between the sisters.

Disney Movies
04

A four-legged companion

Sven accompanies Kristoff on the journey, joining a group that also includes the snowman Olaf.

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Sven accompanies Kristoff and Anna on the search for Elsa, alongside fantastical encounters with Olaf and trolls. Varied companions bring humour and everyday relationships into the journey. Saving the kingdom becomes more than a test against cold weather and difficult mountain conditions.

Disney Movies

Expanded stories updated on 29 October 2026

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The Nutcracker’s theatrical writing suits festive or fairytale settings. It offers storytelling character, with quieter alternatives for fewer orchestral changes.

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YOUR NEXT BUILD

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