Disney Princess

Twirling Ariel

The whole point of this set is motion: Ariel's minifigure sits on a base with a twirling mechanism, so once built she can be spun round as if dancing through the water. At 93 pieces, this is a small, single-character set built to deliver one clear play action well.

Set number
43259
Year
2025
Pieces
93
Minifigures
1
Different parts
35
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 35

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (3)

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

Minifigures 1

Alternative models

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

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Description

Built around motion

The whole point of this set is motion: Ariel's minifigure sits on a base with a twirling mechanism, so once built she can be spun round as if dancing through the water. At 93 pieces, this is a small, single-character set rather than a wider scene, built to deliver one clear, satisfying play action well instead of spreading itself thin across lots of smaller details or a large surrounding scene.

A detailed base for its size

Thirty-five distinct part types across 93 pieces is a lot of shape variety for such a small model, most of it going into the base that houses the twirl mechanism and doubles as a small seabed or rock formation for Ariel to stand on. Spin bases like this show up regularly in small Disney Princess sets, since they deliver a strong, tangible play effect without needing a large building or vehicle around the character. That part variety also means the base reads as genuinely detailed rather than blocky, despite its size.

Turquoise, gold and pink

Colour draws directly from the character: dark turquoise and pearl gold sit alongside white and bright pink, evoking Ariel's tail and the underwater setting with a touch of gold for extra polish. Dark turquoise most likely forms the tail itself, while the lighter tones cover hair, skin and accessories. The parts list on this page shows exactly how those colours are split across the pieces, useful if you're after a specific shade for an underwater-themed project of your own.

Who this set is for

With just one character and a modest piece count, this set suits younger fans of the story or works well as a quick gift that still delivers a real play mechanism rather than a static figure. Its small footprint makes it an easy addition to an existing Disney Princess collection, and the parts list here is a good reference if you're hunting for matching colours for other small ocean-themed builds, or if you collect several twirl sets to display side by side.

FAQ

What does the minifigure in this set do?
She sits on a base with a twirl mechanism, so she can be spun round as if dancing through water.
How many pieces does Twirling Ariel have?
The set contains 93 pieces across 35 distinct part types.
What colours appear in the set?
Mainly dark turquoise, pearl gold, white and bright pink, matching Ariel's tail and the underwater setting.

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