LEGO® Merry-Go-Round

Description

Nearly every piece is different

With 53 pieces and 31 different shapes, many shapes appear only once or twice. That is unusual and shows the set is built from specialist elements a carousel needs: roof parts, a base, seats and decoration. Yellow, red, blue and green give it the typical fairground look. No minifigures are counted, because Fabuland has its own animal characters, which the catalogue does not list as minifigures. The parts list shows exactly what is included, so you can check every element.

Fabuland as a world of its own

Fabuland was a range for younger children, with animal characters, larger pieces and friendly scenes from village life. A carousel fits perfectly: colourful, easy to grasp and good for play. Unlike many later sets, no film or adventure is at the centre, just the building of small everyday places. For collectors the range is a field of its own today with a loyal following, and the carousel is one of those motifs you recognise at once.

For collectors and reusers

Because the number of shapes is so high, the parts list is worth a look: some elements you will hardly find again in other sets. That makes the set fully interesting to collectors, but for free building it is more of an addition. If you sort Fabuland stock, you can use it to check that every piece is present. As a toy it is sturdy and simple, going together in a few steps so that younger children can help with the building.

What can I build?

This page has the “What can I build?” tool. It compares the contents of the carousel with other sets and with your collection. Because of the many specialist shapes, the result tends to be narrower than for sets with lots of standard bricks, but that is revealing in itself: you see which pieces you still lack for other Fabuland motifs. If you add the set to your collection, it is taken into account every time you search.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Merry-Go-Round have?

It has 53 pieces in 31 different shapes and was released in 1986 in the Fabuland range.

Are minifigures included?

According to the catalogue, no. Fabuland uses its own character shapes, which are not counted as minifigures.

What colours does the set use?

Mainly yellow, red, blue and green.