LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub 43243-1
LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (43243-1) is worth about $20 sealed (retail $20). Retired 2026 · 222 pieces · 2024 Disney. Track its value and price history.
LEGO® ǀ Disney Simba the Lion King Cub building toy for kids
- Set number
- 43243-1
- Theme
- Disney
- Subtheme
- The Lion King
- Year
- 2024
- Pieces
- 222
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $20
- Market value
- $20
- Released
- 2024
- Retirement
- Retired in 2026
LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub at LEGO: release to today
- Nov 8, 2026: Retired at LEGO Poland
- Nov 8, 2026: Retired at LEGO Sweden
- Nov 7, 2026: Retired at LEGO Ireland
- Nov 6, 2026: Retired at LEGO UK
- Nov 6, 2026: Retired at LEGO Spain
- Nov 6, 2026: Retired at LEGO France
- Nov 5, 2026: Retired at LEGO Germany
- Nov 5, 2026: Retired at LEGO Netherlands
- 2024: released
What LEGO.com showed, checked daily in the US and eight European stores.
Simba the Lion King Cub value by year
From $23 in 2024 to $20 today: −15%. Its highest year was 2024, at $23.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Today | $20 | +7.4% |
| 2026 (so far) | $19 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | $19 | −20.6% |
| 2024 | $23 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (43243-1) worth?
LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub is worth approximately $20 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub retired?
Yes — Simba the Lion King Cub (43243-1) 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 Simba the Lion King Cub gone up in value?
Yes. Simba the Lion King Cub launched at $20 and now trades around $20, an increase of 0.1%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Simba the Lion King Cub?
At its $20 retail price across 222 pieces, Simba the Lion King Cub works out to about $0.090 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub a good investment?
Simba the Lion King Cub currently trades 0.1% above its $20 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 Simba the Lion King Cub so expensive?
Simba the Lion King Cub was released in 2024 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.