Enjoy The Ride! LEGO Introduces New Carousel (40714)!

Without any rumour in the preceding weeks, a new Carousel Ride (40714) playset showed up on the LEGO website today. Based on the unthemed packaging it’s likely this will be a highly sought after LEGO store exclusive.

The ride will be available for the public on the 1st of March. Taking a ride will cost £21.99/€24.99/$24.95. But it’s unlimited spins once you’ve got your admission.

The set is marketed towards 8+ and has 232 pieces including 3 minifigures. This might seem like poor value for money but the parts selected for this set appear to be quite interesting and better value than PPP might suggest. New parts like a banana peel and ornamental fence are included and a 16×16 Dark Tan plate and blue bird are also not the cheapest parts to pick up from Bricklink or PAB. So this is a set to get quite excited about we think!

So what do you think of this set? Are you lining up to take a ride? Or are you looking for something more thrilling? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Full LEGO statement:

Kids aged 8+ can play out fun action with the detailed LEGO® Carousel Ride building set. Decorated in vibrant colors, this amusement park toy features 4 carts, consisting of a swan, a whale, a fire truck and a boat, which can be rotated by turning a pedal gear in its base. There are also 3 minifigures, including a ticket seller, plus a boy with an ice cream and a girl with a camera who can ride in the carts.
LEGO® amusement park toy – Kids aged 8 and up can play out fun action with the LEGO Carousel Ride decorated with colorful details
Rotating carousel playset – The carousel features 4 carts, consisting of a swan, a boat, a whale and a fire truck,and it can be rotated by turning a pedal gear in its base
3 minifigures – A ticket seller, plus a boy with an ice cream and a girl with a camera who can travel inside the carousel’s carts
Packed with accessories – Includes a ticket booth and ticket,a banana skin, blue bird, red flag, lamppost, trash can and a brush for added playtime fun
LEGO® gift – This carousel playset provides a fun build-and-play experience and can be given as a gift to kids with a passion for amusement park rides
Measurements – This colorful 232-piece LEGO® building set measures over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide and 5 in. (13 cm) deep