Does this set include any minifigures?

No, 43243 is a buildable display model with no minifigures. All 222 pieces go into building Simba.

Is this set suitable for younger builders?

The set uses a moderate piece count and larger shapes typical of LEGO® Disney's buildable animal models, so it works well as a step up from very simple builds, though exact age guidance isn't part of the facts listed here.

Can the pieces be reused for other builds?

Yes, especially the browns, Tan and Bright Light Orange pieces, which appear across many other LEGO® sets. Check the parts list on this page for exact colours and quantities.

Disney

Simba the Lion King Cub

Simba the Lion King Cub turns the young lion from Disney's The Lion King into a standalone buildable figure, no minifigures involved, just 222 pieces shaped into a recognisable cub with a hint of mane, paws and tail. It sits in LEGO®'s Disney lineup and reads as a display piece rather than a playset. 84 distinct parts keep the build varied from start to finish.

Set number: 43243
Year: 2024
Pieces: 222
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Disney
Different parts: 84

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 84

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 (12)

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

Description

Reading the colour palette

Four colours carry the whole build: Bright Light Orange and Orange form the base coat, Tan lightens the muzzle and belly, and Reddish Brown picks out the early mane and shading around the face. It is the same layered approach LEGO® uses across its buildable Disney animals, where a handful of colours stand in for fur texture rather than printed detail. Working through the parts list on this page shows exactly which shapes carry which colour, a useful reference for anyone curious how a few brick shapes add up to something that reads instantly as a lion cub.

A single-model build

Unlike most LEGO® sets, 43243 skips minifigures entirely and puts all 222 pieces into one figure. That keeps the build focused: there is no separate vehicle or scene to assemble, just one model that grows from a simple frame into a finished cub in a single sitting. It suits builders who prefer working on one object over juggling several smaller assemblies, and it results in a finished piece that is meant to be displayed rather than played with in a set, sitting comfortably on a shelf or desk once complete.

What the 84 parts offer

84 unique parts is a solid range for a set this size, covering more than just the main fur colours; smaller specialised pieces handle the eyes, nose and paw shapes that make the figure recognisable. The parts list on this page breaks every element down by colour and quantity, handy for replacing a lost piece or for hunting through the set for parts to reuse elsewhere. The browns and Bright Light Orange pieces in particular turn up across other LEGO® sets and Disney builds.

Who it suits

The Lion King has stayed popular across generations, and a buildable display model like this appeals both to collectors and to anyone building their first LEGO® Disney set. At 222 pieces, it is manageable in a single afternoon rather than demanding hours of focus. As a gift it works because the finished shape is instantly recognisable as Simba, and because it skips the small loose pieces that playsets built around minifigures tend to generate.

FAQ

Does this set include any minifigures?: No, 43243 is a buildable display model with no minifigures. All 222 pieces go into building Simba.
Is this set suitable for younger builders?: The set uses a moderate piece count and larger shapes typical of LEGO® Disney's buildable animal models, so it works well as a step up from very simple builds, though exact age guidance isn't part of the facts listed here.
Can the pieces be reused for other builds?: Yes, especially the browns, Tan and Bright Light Orange pieces, which appear across many other LEGO® sets. Check the parts list on this page for exact colours and quantities.