Set Facts
- The BeatBox measures over 3 in. (8 cm) high, 2 in. (7 cm) long and 3 in. (10 cm) wide.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Candy Mermaid BeatBox Reviews
Brickset
“Among the various unusual VIDIYO characters, Candy Mermaid appears particularly bizarre! Combining a mermaid with ice cream is rather original, although I think the resulting minifigure looks marvelous. I love the bright pink color scheme and these divergent subjects have... More been integrated successfully, especially as the distinctive waffle-like texturing continues between the mermaid's tail and her torso.”
Full review at brickset.com
“A BeatBox is the main physical product in the VIDIYO theme. Inside each is an exclusive minifig, a “stage”, and 16 printed tiles called BeatBits. There’s a bit of grumbling among AFOLs that LEGO seems to be pushing more and more into the digital world with products like... More Dimensions, Hidden Side, and now VIDIYO. I get that. But I think it’s good that LEGO acknowledges that digital is just part of how kids experience the world and explores ways of integrating physical play.”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
18 mos (this set 21 mos)
Community Stats
Candy Mermaid BeatBox currently ranks #4 out of the top most owned sets in Vidiyo BeatBox.
About Vidiyo BeatBox
The LEGO Vidiyo theme is a hands-on augmented reality powered music video app with scannable minifigures designed to be the LEGO version of TikTok for minifigures. This augmented reality social video service let users create their own music videos and dance clips and share them with friends, all while applying their own effects and styles to the videos. LEGO Group partnered with Universal Music Group to provide licensed songs from actual bands to choose from. The content uploaded is heavily moderated and will prevent any clips of real people or personally identifiable information from being uploaded. In 2021, just a few short months after the theme release, the LEGO group officially announced the discontinuation of Vidiyo on January 31, 2022.
Summary
Vidiyo BeatBox Candy Mermaid BeatBox set 43102 was released in March 2021, retailing for $20, but has since been retired. New, unopened Candy Mermaid BeatBox sets are valued at $22, while used sets can be found for $6 in good condition.
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Open up the world of music video making for kids who love to dance and perform. This LEGO® VIDIYO™ Candy Mermaid BeatBox (43102) makes every playtime exciting. Download the free app to scan the pop music minifigure and reveal the mermaid’s cool stage persona. Then scan the BeatBits to unlock special effects, challenges and more as kids produce their own unique music video, to share with other creators in the kid-safe social feed.
Portable for fun on the move
Kids will love styling the BeatBox using the LEGO pieces. They can choose from an ice cream, mermaid tail or guitar design – or make up their own. The BeatBox folds up with space to store the BeatBits and minifigure so it’s ideal for play on the go.
Create music experiences
LEGO VIDIYO sets offer a safe social play experience, helping kids become directors, producers and stars of their own music videos. See their creativity grow as they produce videos packed with musical mash-ups, fun characters, songs, dance moves and...
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