LEGO Creator Expert 10257 Carousel officially revealed

After much speculation and a leaked photo, 10257 Carousel - the Creator Expert follow-up to 10244 Fairground Mixer and 10247 Ferris Wheel - has been officially revealed by the LEGO Group. The full press release for the 2,670-piece set, which goes on sale June 1, is below.

10257 Carousel Ages 16+. 2,670 pieces. US $199.99 - CA $249.99 - DE 179.99€ - UK £159.99 - DK 1499.00 DKK *Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing. Discover the fairground’s star attraction with the Carousel! Experience the majestic Carousel with a wealth of delightful features, including a large textile canopy, ornate reflective rounding boards with blue and gold detailing, reflective center panels, and a 2-tier deck comprising a raised boarding platform with handrail and a main platform with 5 buildable animal rides, including a white swan and 4 moving animals. Turn the crank and see the elephant, tiger, flamingo and frog move up and down as the carousel rotates. This delightful LEGO® Creator Expert model has an iconic elegance that evokes feelings of nostalgia, romance and adventure. Upgrade with LEGO Power Functions for fully motorized operation. • Includes 7 minifigures: a ride operator, mom, dad, boy, girl, grandmother and a granddaughter. • The Carousel features a large textile canopy, ornate, reflective rounding boards with blue and gold detailing, reflective center panels, two-level deck comprising a raised boarding platform with handrail and a main platform with five buildable animal rides, including a white swan and four moving animals: an elephant, tiger, flamingo and a frog. • Also features a sturdy, buildable base for easy transportation. • Buy your ticket at the booth, take the stairs to the boarding platform and choose your favorite animal ride. • Turn the crank and see the elephant, tiger, flamingo and frog move up and down as the carousel rotates. • Enjoy an ice cream, candy or a delicious hot dog as you watch the whirling carousel. • Accessory elements include a camera, ice cream, candy and a hot dog in a bun. • New decorated elements include printed tickets and printed storybook tiles. • Includes lots of molded golden elements, reflective golden labels and medium-blue/dark-blue elements. • Motorize the Carousel with the LEGO® Power Functions 8883 medium motor and 88000 AAA battery box (not included). • Collect and build an entire fairground with the LEGO® Creator Expert 10247 Ferris Wheel. • Measures over 12” (32cm) high, 14” (38cm) wide and 13” (35cm) deep.

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