LEGO Grand Carousel (10196-1)
The Grand Carousel (10196-1) is a LEGO Creator set that was released in June 2009 and retired in December 2010 with a shelf life of 1 year and 6 months 3 days.
This LEGO set has 3,261 pieces and had a RRP of $249.99 (£179.99 / -) which equates to a price per piece of 0.08c (0.06p / 0.00€). Since it retired it has grown in value by 772.4% and now has a value of $2,180.85 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.
Price over time
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| Month | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 | $2,046.85 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | $2,673.55 | 0 |
| May 22 | $3,298.49 | 2 |
| Jun 22 | $2,938.62 | 0 |
| Jul 22 | $2,578.75 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | $2,218.89 | 0 |
| Sep 22 | $1,859.02 | 1 |
| Oct 22 | $2,438.32 | 0 |
| Nov 22 | $3,017.61 | 1 |
| Dec 22 | $3,237.05 | 0 |
| Jan 23 | $3,454.72 | 1 |
| Feb 23 | $3,223.00 | 0 |
| Mar 23 | $2,991.28 | 0 |
| Apr 23 | $2,759.56 | 0 |
| May 23 | $2,527.84 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | $2,296.13 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | $2,064.41 | 0 |
| Aug 23 | $1,832.69 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | $1,600.97 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | $1,369.25 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | $1,137.53 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | $905.81 | 0 |
| Jan 24 | $684.62 | 1 |
| Feb 24 | $1,966.10 | 2 |
| Mar 24 | $2,017.01 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | $2,067.92 | 0 |
| May 24 | $2,118.83 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | $2,169.73 | 0 |
| Jul 24 | $2,220.64 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | $2,273.30 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | $2,253.99 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | $2,234.68 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | $2,215.37 | 0 |
| Dec 24 | $2,194.31 | 1 |
| Jan 25 | $2,066.16 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | $1,938.01 | 0 |
| Mar 25 | $1,809.87 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | $1,681.72 | 0 |
| May 25 | $1,555.33 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | $1,300.79 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | $1,046.25 | 1 |
| Aug 25 | $1,507.93 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | $1,969.61 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | $2,431.29 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | $2,889.47 | 1 |
Minifigures
This set contains 11 minifigures with a combined value of $69.78. All of the minifigures in this set are exclusive, meaning they don't appear in any other LEGO sets.
Monthly sales
We have recorded 14 sales of the Grand Carousel set since Mar 22. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.
Value breakdown
The current value of Grand Carousel is $2,180.85
The 11 minifigures in this set make up 3% of the total set value.
The Plain Blue Torso with White Arms, Sand Blue Legs, Black Male Hair minifigure is the most valuable minifigure in this set who contributes 1% of the set value .
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Set details
Name: Grand Carousel
Theme: Creator
Sub Theme: Creator Expert
Set number: 10196-1
Status: Retired
Retired for: 15 years, 4 months
Pieces: 3,261
Minifigures: 11
Jun 28, 2009
Jul 2, 2009
Sep 24, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
Shelf life: 1 year, 7 months
$249.99
£179.99
-€
0.077c
0.055p
-
Set value
Confidence: Medium
Current value: $2,180.85
Increase from RRP: 772.4%
Yearly ROI: 50.4%
Set rating
This set has been given an average rating of 7.5 / 10 based on 4 ratings. Below is a breakdown of the votes.
Minifigures
Set colors
The Grand Carousel has 3261 pieces and is ranked 98 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.
The most common colour in this set is White
The most common part in this set is Plate 1 x 1
Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the LEGO Grand Carousel (10196-1) worth?
The LEGO Grand Carousel is currently worth $2,180.85 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $249.99.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Grand Carousel?
The LEGO Grand Carousel (10196-1) contains 3,261 pieces, making it the 98th biggest LEGO set ever made.
Is the LEGO Grand Carousel retired?
Yes, the LEGO Grand Carousel has been retired. It was retired in December 2010 and is no longer available from LEGO directly. You can find it on the secondary market through sites like BrickLink and eBay.
How many minifigures are in the LEGO Grand Carousel?
The LEGO Grand Carousel contains 11 minifigures, 11 of which are exclusive to this set. The minifigures include: Plain Blue Torso with White Arms, Sand Blue Legs, Black Male Hair, Surfboard on Ocean - Light Bluish Gray Short Legs, Black Ponytail Hair, Plain Blue Torso with White Arms, Sand Blue Legs, Black Male Hair, Lipstick, Overalls with Tools in Pocket Blue, Red Short Bill Cap, Dark Blue Short Legs, Red Shirt with 3 Silver Logos, Dark Blue Arms, Dark Blue Short Legs, Black Cap.
When was the LEGO Grand Carousel released?
The LEGO Grand Carousel (10196-1) was released in June 2009 as part of the Creator theme.
Is the LEGO Grand Carousel a good investment?
Since retirement, the LEGO Grand Carousel has increased in value by 772.4% from its original retail price. That is a yearly return of approximately 50.4%.
Price data last updated: Nov 25
