LEGO 43196 Belle and the Beast's Castle: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	43196
Release year	2021
Piece count	505
Minifigures	7
Theme	Disney
Subtheme	Disney Princess
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 43196 represents Belle and the Beast's Castle within the Disney Princess theme.

Set 43196, Belle and the Beast's Castle, belongs to the Disney theme, specifically Disney Princess. It depicts the castle associated with Beauty and the Beast, the main setting for Belle, the Beast and the enchanted household characters. The model is therefore tied to a recognizable location from the story rather than to a generic palace design.

Potts, Lavender Lid. This line-up covers both the principal characters and several enchanted residents of the castle.

It suits play scenes, display and Disney Princess collecting, especially for builders focusing on film locations. Within the broader Disney range, it can be placed as the Beauty and the Beast castle entry, alongside other princess sets, castle builds and character-based scenes from animated Disney stories.

Inventory of set 43196

The inventory of set 43196 lists 505 pieces, spare parts excluded: 257 different lots (one shape in one color) for 206 part shapes. The box also contains 21 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 43196

Main color: white, making up 18% of the parts, followed by pearl gold (15%) and dark red (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	90	18%
Pearl Gold	76	15%
Dark Red	61	12%
Light Bluish Gray	41	8.1%
Lavender	38	7.5%
Reddish Brown	32	6.3%
Dark Bluish Gray	23	4.6%
Tan	20	4%
Medium Lavender	18	3.6%
Red	14	2.8%
Other colors (23)	91	18%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	56	11%
Bricks	47	9.3%
Plates	36	7.1%
Bricks Round and Cones	34	6.7%
Bricks Curved	30	5.9%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	30	5.9%

Most common parts in set 43196

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	Pearl Gold	9
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a	Pearl Gold	8
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Flat Front 60593	Reddish Brown	8
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Pearl Gold	8
Brick Wedged 2 x 2 Facet 87620	Light Bluish Gray	7
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Pin 2458	White	6
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Lavender	6
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Lavender	6
Panel 1 x 6 x 7 with 2 Columns and Arch 40066	Lavender	6
Weapon Harpoon [Smooth Shaft] 18041	Pearl Gold	5

180 of the 206 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 43196

7 part shapes in set 43196 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 9 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Quarter Cylinder with Golden Windows print 30562pr0006	Trans-Clear
Cylinder Half 3 x 6 x 6 with 1 x 2 Cutout with Window, White Border, Lion Head print 87926pr0004	Lavender
Glass for Frame 1 x 6 x 7 with Glass-Stained Window, Rose, Belle, Beast as Human Prince print 65066pr0003	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 43196-1 77405
Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Round with Metallic Light Blue Maurice Bust with Bushy Eyebrows and Moustache Print 30261pr9999	White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Eyes, Yellow Decorations print (Chef Bouche) 85984pr0026	Light Bluish Gray
Minidoll Head Male Blue Eyes, Mouth Teeth Stern Grin print 28649pr0256	Light Nougat

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 43196 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 43196 within its line

With 505 pieces, set 43196 ranks #68 out of 257 Disney sets in our database, which have an average of 414 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #134.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 43196 Belle and the Beast's Castle have?

LEGO set 43196 Belle and the Beast's Castle has 505 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the Disney theme.

What year was LEGO set 43196 released?

Set 43196 Belle and the Beast's Castle was released in 2021 and belongs to the Disney theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 43196?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 43196 Belle and the Beast's Castle: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 43196?

The instructions for LEGO set 43196 Belle and the Beast's Castle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 43196.

What is the main color of LEGO set 43196?

White, with 90 out of 505 pieces, or 18%. Next come pearl gold (15%) and dark red (12%).

How many different parts does set 43196 contain?

Set 43196 has 257 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 206 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) in pearl gold, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 43196 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 7 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Panel 4 x 4 x 6 Quarter Cylinder with Golden Windows print.

Which versions of Belle are included in set 43196?

The set includes Belle, Medium Blue Dress, and Belle, Bright Light Orange and Bright Light Yellow Full Dress with Roses, Open Mouth.

Does the set include the enchanted household characters?

Yes, it includes Lumière, Cogsworth, Madame de la Grande Bouche and Mrs. Potts, in addition to Belle and the Beast.