How many minifigures come with this set?

The Little Mermaid Story Book includes three minifigures alongside 134 pieces.

What makes this set different from a normal diorama set?

It's built into a book that opens to show the scene and closes again for storage, rather than staying open on a base.

Are the colours unusual?

Yes, pearl gold and magenta are uncommon in standard sets and stand out from a typical brick colour palette.

Disney

LEGO® Little Mermaid Story Book

The Little Mermaid Story Book packs an underwater scene into a set that folds shut like a book. It comes with three minifigures and 134 pieces, 72 of them unique shapes, finished in pearl gold, white, medium azure and magenta.

Set number: 43213
Year: 2023
Pieces: 134
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Disney
Different parts: 72

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 72

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 (6)

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

Minifigures 3

Arial, Medium Nougat Skin, Dark Red Hair - Microdoll fig-0137294 pieces × 1
Prince Eric, White Pants - Microdoll fig-0137313 pieces × 1
Ursula - Microdoll fig-0137323 pieces × 1

Description

Three minifigures in one small set

Three minifigures is a generous count for a set of only 134 pieces, and it means a scene can be acted out straight away without needing anything else from the range. That makes this a strong pick for open-ended role play, since several characters can be given a part in the story at once rather than one minifigure carrying the whole scene alone, and it's worth noting for anyone specifically after extra minifigures rather than a big model.

72 unique parts out of 134

More than half the piece count, 72 parts, are unique shapes, and that shows up in the small details of the underwater scene: coral, shells and decorative elements that would be flattened into plain bricks in a less detailed set. Pearl gold, white, medium azure and magenta make up a colour palette that's quite different from a typical brick assortment, chosen specifically to suit the fairy tale setting rather than general building, which is part of why the set reads as detailed despite its size.

A book, not a diorama

Rather than an open display base, this set is built into a small book that opens to reveal the underwater scene and closes again afterwards, which keeps loose pieces contained and makes the set easier to store or take along somewhere. It's a format reused across several Disney story sets, and fans collecting that particular format will recognise the build style here, even though the story and colours change from book to book.

Beyond the Disney shelf

The unusual colours, particularly pearl gold and magenta, make individual pieces useful for other creative projects that need a distinctive accent rather than a standard brick colour, from jewellery-style builds to fantastical creatures. The parts list on this page sets out exactly which shapes and colours are included, which is worth checking before starting a separate project that could reuse a few of these pieces.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with this set?: The Little Mermaid Story Book includes three minifigures alongside 134 pieces.
What makes this set different from a normal diorama set?: It's built into a book that opens to show the scene and closes again for storage, rather than staying open on a base.
Are the colours unusual?: Yes, pearl gold and magenta are uncommon in standard sets and stand out from a typical brick colour palette.

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