LEGO Set 43197 The Ice Castle: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	43197
Release year	2021
Piece count	1,709
Minifigures	7
Theme	Disney
Subtheme	Frozen
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 43197 The Ice Castle represents the ice palace from the Frozen world within the Disney theme. Released in 2021, it contains 1709 pieces and focuses on the crystalline architecture associated with Elsa.

Rather than focusing on a small vignette, it presents a recognizable location that can serve as the main setting for Frozen scenes.

The build uses 1709 pieces to create a tall castle structure in cool colors, with interior areas suited to display and character play.

This set suits Disney collectors, Frozen fans, and builders who want a display model that can still support story play. Within the same theme, it is best understood as a location based set, with the castle itself carrying the identity of the model and the character selection broadening its narrative use.

Inventory of set 43197

The inventory of set 43197 lists 1,709 pieces, spare parts excluded: 390 different lots (one shape in one color) for 285 part shapes. The box also contains 43 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 43197

Main color: white, making up 33% of the parts, followed by medium azure (15%) and light aqua (14%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	571	33%
Medium Azure	261	15%
Light Aqua	244	14%
Opal Trans-Light Blue	146	8.5%
Trans-Light Blue	131	7.7%
Light Bluish Gray	100	5.9%
Dark Blue	63	3.7%
Black	36	2.1%
Lavender	35	2%
Blue	25	1.5%
Other colors (22)	96	5.6%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	273	16%
Bricks	227	13%
Bricks Sloped	150	8.8%
Plates Special	106	6.2%
Technic Pins	104	6.1%
Plates Wedged	84	4.9%

Most common parts in set 43197

Part	Color	Quantity
Panel 2 x 2 x 5 Corner 78594	Opal Trans-Light Blue	50
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274	Light Bluish Gray	48
Tile Special 2 x 3 Pentagonal 22385	Opal Trans-Light Blue	34
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Light Aqua	28
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Opal Trans-Light Blue	27
Brick Sloped 45° 1 x 1 x 2/3 Quadruple Convex [Pyramid] 22388	Trans-Light Blue	24
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	24
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140	Light Aqua	24
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots 61332	Black	24
Technic Engine Crankshaft 2853	Light Bluish Gray	22

254 of the 285 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 43197

7 part shapes in set 43197 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, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Minidoll Torso Girl with Medium Azure Dress, White Diamonds print with Light Nougat Arms and Hands 92456c01pr0412	Light Nougat
Minidoll Torso Girl with Dark Turquoise Dress, Black Shirt, Sleeves Print, Light Aqua Hands 92456c09pr0404	Black
Neckwear Cape, Long, Triangular 77360	Medium Blue
Neckwear Cape, Long with Floral Crest (Elsa) Print 92790	Magenta
Minidoll Hips and Full Length Skirt with Silver/Magenta Diamonds print 15875c01pr0028	Dark Turquoise
Neckwear Cape, Long, Swept Right, Small Triangular Cutouts on Edge 77359	Magenta
Sticker Sheet for Set 43197-1 77362

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 43197 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 43197 within its line

With 1,709 pieces, set 43197 ranks #11 out of 257 Disney sets in our database, which have an average of 414 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #31. That is 4.1 times the average Disney set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 43197 The Ice Castle have?

LEGO set 43197 The Ice Castle has 1,709 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the Disney theme.

What year was LEGO set 43197 released?

Set 43197 The Ice Castle was released in 2021 and belongs to the Disney theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 43197?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 43197 The Ice Castle: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 43197?

The instructions for LEGO set 43197 The Ice Castle can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 43197.

What is the main color of LEGO set 43197?

White, with 571 out of 1,709 pieces, or 33%. Next come medium azure (15%) and light aqua (14%).

How many different parts does set 43197 contain?

Set 43197 has 390 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 285 part shapes. Most common part: Panel 2 x 2 x 5 Corner in opal trans-light blue, with 50 copies.

Does LEGO set 43197 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 7 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minidoll Torso Girl with Medium Azure Dress, White Diamonds print with Light Nougat Arms and Hands.

Does set 43197 focus on the castle or on the characters?

The castle is the central build, while the included characters support scenes from Frozen. The figure selection gives the model more narrative range than a purely architectural display piece.