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Set 40293 Christmas Carousel
Christmas

Christmas Carousel

Christmas Carousel is one of the small seasonal sets LEGO® releases each autumn. It uses 251 pieces to build a rotating festive display, the kind of model that suits a mantelpiece or windowsill rather than a shelf full of Technic gears.

Set number
40293
Year
2018
Pieces
251
Minifigures
0
Theme
Christmas
Different parts
73
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 73

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 (10)

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

Alternative models

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

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A model built to turn

What sets this build apart from a static ornament is its spinning function: give the base a gentle push and the whole carousel rotates on its axis. That small mechanical touch turns 251 pieces of festive brickwork into something that catches the eye when guests walk past. The build itself rewards patience with the roof sections and decorative struts, then pays it back with a finished model that actually does something once the last piece clicks into place.

A colour scheme built for the season

The palette leans on red as the dominant tone across the roof and supports, with pearl gold picking out trims and pointed details for a bit of shine. Green brings in the fir-tree contrast you would expect from festive sets, while white studs and plates read as snow or twinkling lights against the darker colours. Together the four tones form a scheme that slots comfortably next to existing Christmas decorations without competing for attention on a crowded shelf.

A short build for a cosy evening

At 251 pieces and 73 unique elements, Christmas Carousel sits at the smaller end of the seasonal range, which keeps the build to roughly an hour or two. That makes it a reasonable choice for an evening during Advent, including for builders who only pick up a set once a year. There are no fiddly sub-assemblies here, just steady progress from a flat baseplate to a finished, turning model, which suits a relaxed pace rather than a marathon session.

Keeping track of every piece

The parts list on this page breaks the set down piece by piece, with colour and quantity for each element, which is handy once the carousel goes back in its box after the holidays. Builders who lose a stray gold trim or a red slope between seasons can check exactly what to look for before assuming a piece is missing. It is also a useful reference for anyone who wants to raid the set for spare pieces in similar festive colours for other builds.

FAQ

How many pieces does Christmas Carousel 40293 have?
The set includes 251 pieces across 73 unique elements.
Does the set include any minifigures?
No, Christmas Carousel is a display model without minifigures.
What colours dominate the model?
Red, pearl gold, green and white make up the main colour scheme.

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