LEGO The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell
Set #43225 · 2023 · 1,808 pieces · Expert build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 43225
- Name
- The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell
- Theme
- Disney
- Year
- 2023
- Pieces
- 1,808
- Complexity
- Expert
- Build Time
- 8-16 hours
- Ages
- 16+
- Type
- Both play and display
About LEGO The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell
LEGO The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell (set #43225) is a major set with substantial building depth with 1,808 pieces from the Disney theme, released in 2023. The Disney line features builds inspired by Disney and Pixar films and characters. At 1,808 pieces, this is a expert-level build with an estimated build time of 8-16 hours, suitable for ages 16+. As a licensed set, it recreates elements from the official Disney property.
Set Highlights
- 1,808 pieces across multiple numbered bags — staged building keeps the process organized.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Versatile build — display-worthy when complete, durable enough for active play.
- Officially licensed Disney set — faithful recreation of the source property.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Disney Fans
The natural overlap between Disney fans and LEGO fans makes this a go-to gift. The set brings recognizable characters and scenes into brick form.
Themed Play & Roleplay
Minifigures and themed accessories support imaginative play tied to the Disney universe — the play experience extends well beyond the initial build.
Collector's Display Piece
Many fans build licensed sets and display them complete. Limited or retired licensed releases often gain value over time, making them popular with serious collectors.
Build Tips
Open bags one numbered sequence at a time — LEGO orders them to match the build stages and keeps loose piece counts manageable.
Budget 8-16 hours across multiple sessions rather than one sitting. Fatigue leads to missed connections that are hard to trace later.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell (#43225) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell FAQ
Related Reading
More Disney Sets
See all Disney →
Also Released in 2023
All 2023 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
Need Instructions for The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell?
Upload a photo of your LEGO The Little Mermaid Royal Clamshell set and get the building instructions PDF in seconds.
Upload a Photo Now