LEGO Grand Carousel 10196-1
LEGO Grand Carousel (10196-1) is worth about $2,400 on the secondary market today, against a $375 retail price. It has 3,263 pieces, belongs to the Advanced models theme and was released in 2009. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the
- Set number
- 10196-1
- Theme
- Advanced models
- Subtheme
- Fairground Collection
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 3,263
- Minifigures
- 9
- RRP
- $375
- Market value
- $2,400
- Used value
- $1,659
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2010
Minifigures in LEGO Grand Carousel
- LEGO Overalls with Tools in Pocket Blue, Red Short Bill Cap, Dark Blue Short Legs
- LEGO Overalls with Tools in Pocket Blue, Reddish Brown Ponytail Hair, Lipstick, Dark Blue Short Legs
- LEGO Plaid Button Shirt, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Male Hair, Dark Orange Goatee and Eyebrows
- LEGO Plaid Button Shirt, Dark Green Legs, Dark Red Hat, Glasses, Reddish Brown Beard (Carousel Operator)
- LEGO Plain Blue Torso with White Arms, Sand Blue Legs, Black Male Hair, Lipstick
- LEGO Red Shirt with 3 Silver Logos, Dark Blue Arms, Blue Legs, Blue Cap
- LEGO Red Shirt with 3 Silver Logos, Dark Blue Arms, Dark Blue Short Legs, Black Cap
- LEGO Surfboard on Ocean - Light Bluish Gray Short Legs, Black Ponytail Hair
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $28 together, roughly 1% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Grand Carousel (10196-1) worth?
LEGO Grand Carousel is worth approximately $2,400 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Grand Carousel retired?
Yes — Grand Carousel (10196-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Grand Carousel gone up in value?
Yes. Grand Carousel launched at $375 and now trades around $2,400, an increase of 540.0%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Grand Carousel?
At its $375 retail price across 3,263 pieces, Grand Carousel works out to about $0.115 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Grand Carousel a good investment?
Grand Carousel currently trades 540.0% above its $375 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Grand Carousel so expensive?
Grand Carousel was released in 2009 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.