Ep. 41 - A Fairground Throwback - The Lego Carousel - Full Review Friday

The Imagination Brickshop’s LEGO Brickcast

Are you ready to take a spin on the LEGO nostalgia train today? I sure hope so, because we’re diving into a Creator Expert fairground classic: set #10257, the LEGO Carousel! This isn’t just any carousel—it’s the LEGO version of whimsical childhood dreams packed into 2,670 glorious pieces.

First released in June 2017, this amazing set hit shelves as the third installment in the Fairground Collection. At a cool $200, it quickly became a crown jewel for many collectors, especially for those who missed out on the elusive Grand Carousel nearly a decade earlier. (You know, the one that now costs more than your rent on the resale market.)

With its colorful details, playful design, and spinning charm, the LEGO Carousel brought the fun of the fairground to your living room. But here’s the real question: how does this set stack up against the legendary Grand Carousel—one of the most iconic LEGO sets of all time? Is it a worthy successor, or does it fall a few horses short of greatness?

Stick around as I break it all down, piece by piece. I’ll share my full review, a completely subjective (but highly entertaining) rating, and even a comparison of the two carousels to answer the ultimate LEGO question: which one deserves your display space?

So, grab a snack (preferably not one with LEGO pieces in it), and let’s take a ride on this brick-built blast from the past. And, as always, thanks for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and maybe even leave me a review—because just like LEGO sets, podcasts are more fun when they’re shared.

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