How many pieces are in The Mermaid Castle?

The Mermaid Castle contains 237 pieces.

When was The Mermaid Castle released?

The Mermaid Castle was released in 2005.

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🏛 Belville

Set #5960

The Mermaid Castle

The Mermaid Castle is a whimsical and enchanting set from the Belville theme.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for younger LEGO fans and Belville collectors who enjoy imaginative play and simple building experiences.
Build: 237 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $69.99 list price · 29.5¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.0 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the Mermaid Castle for its unique Belville figures and vibrant color scheme, but some find the building techniques basic and the price somewhat high for the piece count. The set is praised for its nostalgic charm and display potential.

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📝 Our Take

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The Mermaid Castle is a whimsical and enchanting set from the Belville theme. Released in 2005, it captures the essence of an underwater kingdom with its vibrant colors and imaginative design, offering a unique building experience centered around the Belville figure style.

This set is perfect for collectors of the Belville theme and those who appreciate its distinctive aesthetic. The build is relatively straightforward, making it accessible to younger builders while still offering enough detail to be visually appealing for display.

Skip this if you prefer traditional LEGO minifigures or more complex building techniques. Consider sets from the LEGO Friends theme for a similar play experience with standard minifigures, or LEGO Disney sets for more iconic castle designs.

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🧱 Building Experience

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237

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

The use of vibrant colors creates a visually appealing underwater scene.
The Belville figures add a unique charm and playability to the set.
The inclusion of various sea creatures and decorative elements enhances the underwater theme.
The castle design allows for creative storytelling and imaginative scenarios.

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⏳ Retired

The Mermaid Castle, being a retired set from the Belville theme, presents a niche investment opportunity. Its value has been steadily increasing, driven by the rarity of Belville sets and the nostalgia factor. While the theme isn't as universally popular as Star Wars or Harry Potter, its unique appeal and limited production run make it a potentially rewarding investment, especially for collectors specializing in vintage LEGO themes. However, the higher current price means appreciation potential may be somewhat limited compared to buying it closer to MSRP.

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Compared to other LEGO castle sets, the Mermaid Castle stands out due to its Belville figure style and focus on an underwater theme. While sets like LEGO Friends offer similar play experiences with standard minifigures, the Mermaid Castle provides a unique aesthetic and collectible value. Consider LEGO Disney Princess sets for more iconic castle designs, but the Belville set offers something different.

3 Minifigures Included

Belville Mermaid, Light Blue Tail

3 parts

Belville Mermaid, Dark Pink Tail

3 parts

Belville Mermaid, Blue Tail

3 parts

The set includes three Belville mermaid figures, each with a uniquely colored tail (light blue, dark pink, and blue), enhancing the set's collectible value.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 237
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 90 unique parts, 231 pieces
Minifigures: 3

LEGO counts 237 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 240, including the 9 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Plant, Cherries

Part #: 22667 6× Dark Pink

Plant, Leaves 6 x 5

Part #: 2417 6× Bright Green

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Aqua

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× Light Lime

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 2× Light Lime

Boat, Anchor - Si...

Part #: 2564 1× Pearl Light Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 3× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2921 2× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Magenta

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 30044 1× White

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 30046 1× Trans-Purple

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Glitter Trans-Dark Pink

Equipment Camera ...

Part #: 30089a 1× Bright Light Orange

Plant, Sea Grass

Part #: 30093 4× Trans-Green

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 7× White

Chain 17L [21 Links]

Part #: 30104 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Crystal...

Part #: 30106 1× Trans-Clear

Belville, Equipme...

Part #: 30112c 4× Dark Pink

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 4× Trans-Dark Pink

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 5× Trans-Purple

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Sky Blue

Animal, Clam [Typ...

Part #: 30218 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Magenta

Animal, Fish, Orn...

Part #: 30224 5× Trans-Orange

Animal, Fish, Orn...

Part #: 30224 6× Trans-Dark Pink

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 1× Dark Pink

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Magenta

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 4× Trans-Light Blue

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 2× Trans-Dark Pink

Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...

Part #: 30385 1× Trans-Light Blue

Rock 2 x 2 with C...

Part #: 30596 3× Bright Light Yellow

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 2× Glitter Trans-Dark Pink

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245b 2× White

Book 2 x 3 [Plain]

Part #: 33009 1× Magenta

Equipment Goblet ...

Part #: 33061 3× Trans-Green

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 3307 2× White

Animal, Crab

Part #: 33121 4× Bright Light Orange

Animal, Starfish

Part #: 33122 3× Trans-Purple

Animal, Starfish

Part #: 33122 10× Trans-Yellow

Food Croissant - ...

Part #: 33125 3× Earth Orange

Belville, Animal ...

Part #: 33210 1× Aqua

Belville Wall 6 x...

Part #: 33213 3× Sky Blue

Roof / Tower 6 x ...

Part #: 33215 2× Trans-Light Blue

Door 1 x 4 x 11 1...

Part #: 33216 2× Trans-Light Bright Green

Belville, Wall, 1...

Part #: 33217 1× Trans-Light Bright Green

Belville, Wall, 1...

Part #: 33217 2× Trans-Light Blue

Door Frame Arched...

Part #: 33227 1× Magenta

Headwear Accessor...

Part #: 33322 1× Trans-Light Blue

Brick Arch 1 x 6

Part #: 3455 2× White

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 3626b 1× Trans-Clear

Minifig Head (No ...

Part #: 3626bpr0053 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 2× White

Weapon Dagger / K...

Part #: 37 2× Chrome Silver

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Bright Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 2× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Magenta

Equipment Hairbru...

Part #: 3852b 1× Bright Light Orange

Hat, Chef / Baker

Part #: 3898 2× Trans-Light Blue

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Magenta

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 40385 4× Trans-Dark Pink

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 4088 2× White

Brick 8 x 16

Part #: 4204 1× Light Lime

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 4215b 1× Trans-Light Blue

Trunk / Chest Bot...

Part #: 4237 1× Trans-Light Blue

Equipment Flask w...

Part #: 4429 1× Trans-Green

Equipment Net [Fa...

Part #: 4433 1× Bright Light Orange

Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...

Part #: 4495a 2× Bright Green

Weapon Pike / Spe...

Part #: 4497 1× Dark Blue-Violet

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 3× White

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 5× Trans-Green

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 10× Trans-Yellow

Brick Special 12 ...

Part #: 47116 3× Light Lime

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 47117 1× Trans-Light Bright Green

Treasure Chest Bo...

Part #: 4738b 1× Trans-Dark Pink

Treasure Chest Li...

Part #: 4739a 1× Trans-Dark Pink

Backdrop, Belvill...

Part #: 47525 1× Trans-Light Blue

Support Assembly,...

Part #: 47549c01 4× Aqua

Wedge Plate 7 x 6...

Part #: 50303 1× Aqua

Belville, Animal,...

Part #: 51164 1× Trans-Light Bright Green

Sticker Sheet 2 f...

Part #: 51650 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Money / Coin with...

Part #: 57503 1× Chrome Gold

Money / Coin with...

Part #: 57504 1× Chrome Gold

Money / Coin with...

Part #: 57505 1× Chrome Gold

Money / Coin with...

Part #: 57506 1× Chrome Gold

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Dark Pink

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Orange

Belville, Equipme...

Part #: 6176a 1× Dark Pink

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 6177b 1× Magenta

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 6180 1× White

Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2

Part #: 6182 6× White

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 6183 1× Aqua

Belville / Scala,...

Part #: 6199 1× Trans-Orange

Equipment Dish / ...

Part #: 6256 3× Bright Light Orange

Support 2 x 2 x 1...

Part #: 75347pat0001 4× Bright Green

🧱 Sticker Sheet 1 f...

Part #: 51648 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set features a good selection of transparent and brightly colored elements, useful for creating vibrant underwater scenes and MOCs. The inclusion of multiple plant and animal elements further enhances the set's appeal to creative builders.