How many pieces does the Ferris Wheel have?

The set contains 2,464 pieces across 251 distinct part types.

How many minifigures are included?

Ten minifigures come with the set, bringing a fairground scene to life.

Can the Ferris Wheel be motorised?

The wheel turns via a hand crank, and many builders add a separately sold motor to automate it.

Creator Expert

Ferris Wheel

The Ferris Wheel belongs to the Creator Expert line and recreates a classic fairground ride in detail. With 2,464 pieces and ten minifigures, it builds into a rotating model that can also be motorised. This page covers every fact plus the full parts list.

Set number: 10247
Year: 2015
Pieces: 2,464
Minifigures: 10
Theme: Creator Expert
Different parts: 251

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 251

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (23)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 10

Kid - Blue Torso, Light Bluish Grey Legs, Black Hair fig-0091844 pieces × 1
Kid - Green Torso, Red Legs, Medium Nougat Hair fig-0091854 pieces × 1
Medium Blue Torso, Tan Legs, Dark Orange Hair, Sunglasses fig-0091864 pieces × 1
Dark Bluish Gray Torso, Medium Blue Legs, Tan Hair fig-0091874 pieces × 1
Orange Torso, Dark Brown Legs, Red Cap fig-0091884 pieces × 1
Kid - Orange Torso, Blue Legs, Dark Orange Hair fig-0091894 pieces × 1
Kid - Lime Torso, Medium Lavender Legs, Reddish Brown Hair fig-0091904 pieces × 1
Light Bluish Grey Torso, Dark Bluish Grey Legs, Light Bluish Grey Hair fig-0091914 pieces × 1
White Torso, Medium Azure Legs, Dark Brown Hair fig-0091924 pieces × 1
Bright Pink Torso, White Legs, Bright Light Yellow Hair fig-0091934 pieces × 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A rotating ride at the centre

At the heart of the set sits a rotating wheel structure with several gondolas, turned by a hand crank. With 2,464 pieces, the finished model gains real height and becomes a genuine centrepiece on a display shelf. As with many Creator Expert sets, the appeal lies in the detail: struts, bracing and small decorative touches give the whole build a delicate look that goes beyond sheer size. Construction starts with a stable base before the wheel rises section by section and finally rotates smoothly as one coherent structure.

Fairground atmosphere with ten figures

Ten minifigures populate the set, representing visitors and staff working the fairground. Combined with the light base tones, they create a cheerful, inviting scene that pairs well with other fairground sets. The parts list on this page shows exactly which figures and accessories are included, from snacks and bags to other small props that bring an entire scene around the wheel to life. With this many figures on hand, there's room to tell several small stories at once rather than building just one static scene.

Light colours and plenty of specialist parts

White and light grey form the base, complemented by black and dark grey for structure and contrast. With 251 distinct part types, the set is varied without becoming overwhelmingly complex. That mix also makes it worth a look for collectors after fairground or theme-park elements to reuse in their own builds, including delicate lattice girders and curved pieces that rarely appear in this quantity elsewhere. The light base colour also keeps the wheel reading as a clear silhouette even from a distance.

Who this set is worth it for

The Ferris Wheel suits anyone after an elaborate display model with a moving element. The combination of height, detail and minifigures makes it one of the more involved sets in the range. If you're planning to motorise it or expand it with further fairground builds, the parts list gives a solid basis for planning, especially since many of the included pieces lend themselves well to your own additions. A fixed spot with enough ceiling clearance is worth arranging so the wheel can show off its full height.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Ferris Wheel have?: The set contains 2,464 pieces across 251 distinct part types.
How many minifigures are included?: Ten minifigures come with the set, bringing a fairground scene to life.
Can the Ferris Wheel be motorised?: The wheel turns via a hand crank, and many builders add a separately sold motor to automate it.