Dive into Adventure!
With Ariel's Storybook World

Unlock a world of imagination with this Little Mermaid set. Featuring Ariel, Prince Eric, Ursula, and Sebastian!

🏛 Disney
Set #43213

Little Mermaid Story Book

The Little Mermaid Story Book is an adorable and portable LEGO recreation of a classic Disney tale.

🏆 Best For: Young Disney fans and beginner LEGO builders ⏱ 1.0 hr build 🧩 134 pcs 🎂 Ages 5+
★★★☆☆ 3.8

Fans appreciate the set's cute design and portability, making it a fun toy for young children. However, some find the build too simple and the microdoll figures less appealing than traditional minifigures.

📝 Our Take

The Little Mermaid Story Book is an adorable and portable LEGO recreation of a classic Disney tale. This set captures the essence of Ariel's underwater world and her adventures with Prince Eric and the villainous Ursula in a charming, book-shaped format that's perfect for on-the-go play and display.

This set is perfect for young Disney fans and LEGO enthusiasts looking for a quick and engaging build. The small piece count makes it an accessible project for younger builders, while the iconic characters and vibrant colors offer plenty of play and display value.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or a larger, more detailed Little Mermaid set. Consider the LEGO Disney Princess Ariel's Underwater Palace (43207) for a more expansive playset experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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134
Pieces
1.0h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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22cm × 12cm × 7cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Easy to follow instructions
  • Creative use of small pieces to create recognizable characters
  • Fun play features within the storybook design
  • Compact and portable for on-the-go fun

📈 Investment Analysis

↓ Price declining
C+
Investment Grade
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The Little Mermaid Story Book, while charming, faces investment challenges due to its smaller size and focus on play rather than display. Its investment potential hinges on the enduring popularity of The Little Mermaid franchise and the collectibility of the microdoll figures. However, the low piece count and relatively common availability may limit significant appreciation. It's a lower-risk investment, but expect modest returns compared to larger, more exclusive Disney sets.

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📖 About This Set

Unending fun awaits fans of Disney’s The Little Mermaid aged 5 and over in this LEGO® | Disney The Little Mermaid Story Book (43213) set. Based on the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid film, it features 3 areas: Ursula’s lair with a folding shell throne; Prince Eric’s library with a hidden book and map; and Ariel’s cave with a revolving statue and key. The LEGO Builder app guides kids on an easy and intuitive building adventure, letting them zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress.

Fun set for portable play
Kids get lots of creative options for play with this lockable book. It can be played with on its own or added to other LEGO | Disney sets (sold separately) and is packed with features and story starters to inspire the imagination.

Iconic characters
This LEGO set gets kids playing fast with 3 LEGO micro-doll figures – Disney’s Ariel, Prince Eric and Ursula – plus a Sebastian LEGO crab figure. The storybook makes a fun gift that will wow kids everywhere.

  • Inspire endless play – Give any fan of the film aged 5 or over a gift full of details to kick-start creativity with this LEGO® | Disney The Little Mermaid Story Book (43213) set
  • What’s inside? – This play-filled set features a revolving statue, folding shell throne and bookcases with hiding spots for a book and map. It can be closed and locked with the key when play is done
  • Beloved characters – Based on the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid film, the book features Disney’s Ariel, Prince Eric and Ursula, plus a Sebastian LEGO® crab figure and lots of story starters
  • Creative gift for ages 5+ – Give any Disney fan this set full of possibilities. Open the book to access a complete micro-world full of details, elements and functions
  • Pack-and-go fun – The open book measures over 7 cm (2.5 in.) high, 22 cm (8.5 in.) wide and 12 cm (5 in.) deep, making it big enough for endless adventures and easy to pack for on-the-go play
  • Intuitive instructions – The LEGO® Builder app guides you and your child on an intuitive building adventure with tools that let you zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track progress
  • Important life skills – With detailed LEGO® micro-doll figures and recognisable builds, this Disney construction set encourages open creative play that helps build vital life skills through fun
  • Uncompromising quality – Ever since 1958, LEGO® components have met stringent industry standards to ensure they connect consistently
  • Safety first – LEGO® components are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and analysed to make sure they meet rigorous global safety standards

Compare Similar Sets

The Little Mermaid Story Book offers a unique, portable play experience compared to larger LEGO Disney Princess sets. While sets like Ariel's Underwater Palace (43207) provide more elaborate builds and play features, this storybook set is more compact and affordable, making it a great option for younger fans or those with limited space.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three microdoll figures: Ariel, Prince Eric, and Ursula. These stylized figures are unique to the set and other similar Disney storybook sets, making them collectible for fans of the theme.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 66 unique parts • 125 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 43213-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10102086 [No Color/Any Color]
Brick 1 x 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 1 x 3
Part #: 14716 Black
Brick 1 x 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 1 x 3
Part #: 14716 White
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thin Top without Reinforced Underside [New Version] Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 15254 White
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thin Top without Reinforced Underside [New Version] Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 15254 Medium Azure
Plant, Grass Stem with Bar Hole [3.2mm] Plant, Grass Stem...
Part #: 15279 Magenta
Plate Round 1 x 1 Swirled Top Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 15470 Pearl Gold
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Medium Azure
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Black
Plate Round 1 x 2 Half Circle with Stud (Jumper) Plate Round 1 x 2...
Part #: 1745 Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Flower with 5 Pointed Petals and Pin Plant, Flower wit...
Part #: 18853 Bright Light Orange
Animal Body Part, Clam / Scallop Half Shell with 4 Studs Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 18970 Pearl Gold
Book Cover [Plain] Book Cover [Plain]
Part #: 24093 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Pearl Gold
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Lavender
Book Binding with Two Studs Book Binding with...
Part #: 24324 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Magenta
Turntable 2 x 2 Female Turntable 2 x 2 F...
Part #: 27448 Black
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Magenta
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Dome Top, Hollow Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 30151b Trans-Clear
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 Trans-Bright Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Lavender
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Medium Azure
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Medium Azure
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 Bright Light Orange
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 Medium Azure
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Opal Trans-Clear
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Bright Light Orange
Tile 2 x 2 with Map with Red 'X' and Blue and Yellow Print Tile 2 x 2 with M...
Part #: 3068bpr0240 Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with 'Once upon a time...' and Gold Scrollwork Print Tile 1 x 2 with '...
Part #: 3069bpr0148 White
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Vented Stud Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3262 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 32803 White
Animal, Crab Animal, Crab
Part #: 33121 Red
Minifig Head [Plain] [Hollow Stud] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 3626c Dark Bluish Gray
Minifig Head (No Face), Reddish Brown World Map Missing Japan, Hawaii print Minifig Head (No ...
Part #: 3626cpr3515 Tan
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Dark Purple
Equipment Lantern Equipment Lantern
Part #: 37776 Black
Brick Special Arch 1 x 2 Jumper Brick Special Arc...
Part #: 38583 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Black
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 White
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Pearl Gold
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Bright Light Orange
Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2 Slope 65° 2 x 1 x 2
Part #: 60481 Medium Azure
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 60581 Trans-Light Blue
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Flat Front Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...
Part #: 60593 White
Hair Swept Back, Tousled Hair Swept Back, ...
Part #: 61183 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 Black
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 8-Sided Crystal/Gem 1 x 1 x 2/3 Plate Special 8-S...
Part #: 65092 Opal Trans-Clear
Plate Special Book Cover Back 6 x 16 with Pin Holes Plate Special Boo...
Part #: 65200 Pearl Gold
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [2 Lateral Holes, Small Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 65304 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 65509 Bright Light Orange
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips without Tab between Clips Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 65886 Magenta
Tile Remover Key Diamond [DOTS] Tile Remover Key ...
Part #: 78169 Pearl Gold
Equipment Cutlery - Fork Equipment Cutlery...
Part #: 79741 Flat Silver
Plate Special Book 11 x 16 with 2 x 4 Container, 2 x 4 Studs on Edge, Hole Plate Special Boo...
Part #: 80909 Dark Purple
Plate Special Book 11 x 16 with 2 x 4 Container, 2 x 4 Studs on Edge, Hole with Sea, White/Gold Decorations print Plate Special Boo...
Part #: 80909pr0014 Dark Turquoise
Technic Connector 1 x 2 x 4 with 2 Pin Holes, 2 Axle Holes Technic Connector...
Part #: 80910 White
Cone 1.17 x 1.17 x 2/3 (Fez) Cone 1.17 x 1.17 ...
Part #: 85975 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Medium Azure
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Pearl Gold
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Magenta
Weapon Trident Weapon Trident
Part #: 92290 Pearl Gold
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Dark Purple
Equipment Bottle Equipment Bottle
Part #: 95228 Trans-Green
The set includes a variety of small, colorful parts that are useful for micro-scale building and adding detail to MOCs. The Pearl Gold elements and Opal Trans-Clear crystals add a touch of sparkle and elegance to the build.

🛒 Where to Buy

Entertainment Earth
✓ In Stock
$19.99
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💎 Notable Parts

Opal Trans-Clear Plate Special 8-Sided Crystal/Gem 1 x 1 x 2/3 (5x) $1.25
Pearl Gold Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (4x) $0.80
Magenta Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals (4x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.65

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Micro-scale ship builds
🌳 Underwater reef and coral expansions
🏰 Miniature Atlantica castle

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

Based on 8 videos
3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers offer neutral reviews of the Little Mermaid Storybook (43213). Reviewers like ellieV and JoJo's Brick Time highlight the set as one of several based on the new live-action movie, with specific praise for the micro dolls.

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

Reddit

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YouTube

3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
0
Positive
8
Mixed
0
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BlockTalk AI Analysis

LEGO YouTubers offer neutral reviews of the Little Mermaid Storybook (43213). Reviewers like ellieV and JoJo's Brick Time highlight the set as one of several based on the new live-action movie, with specific praise for the micro dolls.

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Brick by Brick dives into the enchanting world of LEGO with a comparison to the movie. JoJo's Brick Time appreciates the 3 micro dolls included in the set.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

📖 Building Instructions 3

Little Mermaid Story Book Instructions
BI LEAFLET 2004, 2, 43213 V29
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Little Mermaid Story Book Instructions
BI LEAFLET 2004, 2, 43213 V39
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Little Mermaid Story Book Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

66
Unique Parts
125
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1