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43176 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Storybook Adventures
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43176 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Storybook Adventures
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LEGO 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures is a Disney set valued at $49 for new and sealed sets, up 147% from an original retail price of $19.99. The set retired in November 2021 with annual appreciation averaging 12.80% since. On the used market, values range from $14 to $22 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $46 and $60. Its market is gaining strength, with a value that has risen in recent months, along with growth that outpaces similar sets.

Ariel's Storybook Adventures Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Ariel's Storybook Adventures since November 2021. Very high accuracy
LEGO 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures is a Disney The Little Mermaid set released in 2020, containing 105 pieces and 3 micro-doll figures. The set builds a foldable, opening book that reveals Ariel’s underwater palace and a small beach scene, with features including an opening clamshell, a slide, and a rowboat. Characters include two versions of Ariel and Prince Eric micro-dolls, plus Sebastian and Flounder figures. It also includes two sticker sheets for interior detailing and scene customization.

Sealed copies of Ariel's Storybook Adventures go for about $49 today. Since it retired, the set has grown roughly 12.8% a year, and our forecast puts it near $52 by this time next year. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $46 to $60. The 3 included minifigs account for approximately 29% of the set's total value. The set was available for 22 months, from January 2020 to November 2021.
Collector and Investor Standing
Ariel's underwater palace and the beach sit inside an opening storybook, with a clamshell and boat ready for the scene. Little Mermaid collectors have a clear reason to keep an eye on it: the Ariel mermaid, Ariel and Prince Eric micro dolls appear only here. That same cast gives investors plenty to notice.
53/100
Collector
A steady following
Unique Ariel and Prince Eric micro dolls
68/100
Investor
Stronger than most
Storybook cast appears only in this set
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (AU) 43176 Disney Princess Ariel's Storybook Adventures New & Sealed Retired AU $34.96
-29.2%
(CA) Ariel's Storybook Adventures 43176 Lego Disney Little Mermaid - retired - New $38.58
-21.9%
(US) Disney - The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Storybook Adventures #43176 NIB
BrickEconomy Choice
$44.95
-9.0%
(US) Ariel's Storybook Adventures from BrickLink seller RockiesGuyLego $45.95
-6.9%
(US) Ariel's Storybook Adventures from BrickLink seller wisewhitefunk $46.00
-6.8%
(US) Ariel's Storybook Adventures from BrickLink seller brickaround $46.40
-6.0%
(AU) Disney - The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Storybook Adventures #43176 BNIB $48.96
-0.8%
(US) 43176 Disney Princess: Ariel's Storybook Adventures $49.99
+1.3%
(US) FACTORY SEALED Worn Box LEGO Disney Princess 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures $54.99
+11.4%
(US) Disney Princess: Ariel's Storybook Adventures (43176) $59.95
+21.4%
(PA) 43176 Disney Princess Ariel's Storybook Adventures $59.99
+21.5%
(US) 43176 Disney Princess: Ariel's Storybook Adventures $60.00
+21.5%
(US) 43176 Disney Ariels Storybook Adventures 43176 Creative Little Mermaid $69.00
+39.8%
(US) Amazon listing for Ariel's Storybook Adventures $94.66
+91.7%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures.

Market Momentum

Bullish
This set's value is climbing, but more listings are appearing.
DemandUpper half in Disney
High demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyFewer than most in Disney
Listings up 40% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+8% typical for The Little Mermaid
+15% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:15% bearish·38% neutral·47% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Ariel's Storybook Adventures Minifigs

Ariel's Storybook Adventures contains 3 minifigures. All 3 minifigs are exclusive to this set.
dp089
Ariel
Ariel - Micro Doll - dp089
Exclusive
Value $4.09
dp088
Ariel Mermaid
Ariel Mermaid - Micro Doll - dp088
Exclusive
Value $5.37
dp087
Prince Eric
Prince Eric - Micro Doll - dp087
Exclusive
Value $5.05

Compared with other The Little Mermaid sets

Three things count for Ariel's Storybook Adventures in this group. The sets at the bottom of the group all retired between 2024 and 2025, over the past year it outpaced similar sets, and most sets below it cost more than twice as much at launch.

#3 of 10
By growth since retail, +147%
+15%+195%
In the top quarter of the group.
$0.47 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.47
Typical
$0.26
About 80% above the group's typical value per piece.
#7 of 7
Used value as a share of new, 30%
30%71%
Used copies keep the least of their new value in the group.
#9 of 10 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
141145 Ariel and the Magical Spell+195%
230552 Ariel's Underwater Symphony+185%
343176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures+147%

Sets in Disney / The Little Mermaid

43225 The Little Mermaid

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 1,808 / 5
Availability Retired
43225 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid
Retail $159.99
Value $258.59
Growth  +61.6%
Annual growth 17.4%

40708 Mini Disney Ariel's Castle

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2024
Pieces / Minifigs 556 / 1
Availability Retail (Retiring soon)
40708 LEGO The Little Mermaid Mini Disney Ariel's Castle
Retail $39.99
Available at retail
Retiring soon

43299 Ariel's Royal Wedding Boat

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2026
Pieces / Minifigs 519 / 4
Availability Retail
43299 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Royal Wedding Boat
Retail $69.99
Available at retail

43207 Ariel's Underwater Palace

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2022
Pieces / Minifigs 479 / 3
Availability Retired
43207 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Underwater Palace
Retail $99.99
Value $119.00
Growth  +19.0%
Annual growth 7.5%

41153 Ariel's Royal Celebration Boat

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 380 / 2
Availability Retired
41153 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Royal Celebration Boat
Retail $49.99
Value $83.19
Growth  +66.4%
Annual growth 6.7%

43229 Ariel's Treasure Chest

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 370 / 1
Availability Retired
43229 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Treasure Chest
Retail $44.99
Value $51.94
Growth  +15.4%
Annual growth 4.5%

41145 Ariel and the Magical Spell

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2017
Pieces / Minifigs 222 / 2
Availability Retired
41145 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel and the Magical Spell
Retail $29.99
Value $88.34
Growth  +194.6%
Annual growth 7.6%

43285 Ariel's Magical Mini Palace

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2026
Pieces / Minifigs 179 / 1
Availability Retail
43285 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Magical Mini Palace
Retail $19.99
Available at retail

41160 Ariel's Castle

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2019
Pieces / Minifigs 115 / 1
Availability Retired
41160 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Castle
Retail $24.99
Value $45.65
Growth  +82.7%
Annual growth 6.1%

43191 Ariel's Celebration Boat

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2021
Pieces / Minifigs 114 / 2
Availability Retired
43191 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Celebration Boat
Retail $29.99
Value $60.00
Growth  +100.1%
Annual growth 12.4%

43259 Twirling Ariel

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2025
Pieces / Minifigs 93 / 1
Availability Retired
43259 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Twirling Ariel
Retail $9.99
Value $13.77
Growth  +37.8%
Annual growth 15.8%

30552 Ariel's Underwater Symphony

Theme / Subtheme Disney / The Little Mermaid
Year 2018
Pieces / Minifigs 51 / 1
Availability Retired
30552 LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Underwater Symphony
Retail $4.99
Value $14.24
Growth  +185.4%
Annual growth 6.9%

Ariel's Storybook Adventures Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures?

A new, sealed copy of Ariel's Storybook Adventures is worth about $49 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $46 and $60. That is up 18% on three months ago. A used copy in good condition goes for about $15.

When did LEGO 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures retire?

Ariel's Storybook Adventures left LEGO's shelves in November 2021 after a run of 22 months, 5 months longer than the typical The Little Mermaid set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

How much has LEGO 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures gone up in value?

Ariel's Storybook Adventures is now worth 147% more than its $19.99 retail price, or roughly 12.8% a year on average. That is well ahead of the The Little Mermaid average of 6.9% a year.

What will LEGO 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures be worth next year?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Ariel's Storybook Adventures near $52 in twelve months, about 5% more than today. In the short term the market reads bullish too. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces does LEGO 43176 Ariel's Storybook Adventures have, and which minifigures are included?

Ariel's Storybook Adventures is built from 105 pieces ($0.19 a piece at its retail price). The 3 minifigures included are Ariel, Ariel Mermaid and Prince Eric. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $15, about 29% of the set's value, led by Ariel Mermaid at $5.37. None of them appears in any other set.

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Ariel's Storybook Adventures Reviews

34 reviews
4.7
Collectors
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PrincessBricks
“Like the other storybooks, this is fun. The micro-dolls are super cute, and it would make a good travel set for a Little Mermaid fan. Personally, it is my least favorite so far. The central build doesn't work well from both sides, but is fun from the ocean side.”
Full review at princessbricks.blogspot.com
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About Disney The Little Mermaid

The LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid theme consists of LEGO sets inspired by the Disney animated film "The Little Mermaid." These sets capture characters, scenes, and locations from the movie, including Ariel, Ursula, and underwater settings.

The Little Mermaid was introduced in 2017 and currently consists of 13 sets. As of today, 43225 The Little Mermaid is the most valuable The Little Mermaid set with an estimated new/sealed value of $259.
Summary
Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel's Storybook Adventures set 43176 was released on January 2, 2020, retailing for $20, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $49, used ones can be found for $15.
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Kids can play out life underwater and on the beach with this awesome LEGO® | Disney Ariel’s Storybook Adventures (43176) set. This buildable toy features a customizable, opening book with 2 worlds, Ariel’s underwater palace, with an opening clamshell, slide and different trinkets, and a beach above water with a 2-figure boat, plus 2 sticker sheets to decorate the book with. Totally portable fun and excitement Kids will have fun devising imaginative play with this portable playset. It can beplayed with on its own or combined with other LEGO | Disney sets for even more options. Plus, it makes a great Christmas gift or birthday present for a young Disney’s Little Mermaid fan. Favorite characters and scenes offer effortless play This creative Disney gift comes with 3 detailed micro-doll figures, 2 versions of Princess Ariel, Prince Eric, plus Sebastian and Flounder LEGO figures for Disney.
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