LEGO Young Simba the Lion King 43247

Clever Curves & Expressive Angles

What a build! The designers really nailed Simba's iconic look and playful expression. The SNOT techniques on the face are absolutely brilliant, forming those perfect contours around his snout and eyes, while smooth tiles integrate flawlessly to create his soft, cub-like fur.

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Set # 43247
Released 2024
Pieces 1445
Price / Piece 9.0¢
Figures None
Age 18+
Scale & Brick Value Piece Volume & Pricing Ranks
Piece Rank #185 Top 12% active
Historic Scale #512 Top 3% of 20,150
Part Efficiency #662 8.9¢/pc • Top 43%
Collector Insights Verified Oct 11, 2026

Includes 10 exclusive molds and 8 rare elements recorded across official inventories.

This set also includes 2 light extensions
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Set 43247 Build Specifications & Overview

Complete build timeline, spatial dimensions, and display footprint analysis.

Value Breakdown

Est. Build Time (*Pieces per minute)
Casual 12.2h 2 ppm*
AFOL (Avg) 6.1h 4 ppm*
Master Builder 3.5h 7 ppm*
Avg Price / Hour
$21.31/hr
Price Per Basic Brick
$0.09

Priced perfectly inline with standard LEGO sets.

Display Dimensions

Height 11.5 in (29.2 cm)
Building Instructions

Download or view the official PDF

Third-Party Display Extension

Lighting Up Pride Rock: A Look at LED Kits for LEGO Young Simba 43247

BUILDS:2|STARTER: $22.49|PRO: $24.98|MEDIAN: $24.98

For a set centered on the Circle of Life, your lighting choice shouldn't be a gamble. We're comparing two kits that illuminate Simba's savanna from different angles: one goes modular with micro-LEDs, the other runs a pre-soldered harness. Here's how they stack up on price, wiring, and control.

BrickBling LED kit for LEGO Young Simba 43247, warm white lighting on Pride Rock
premium ceiling +$2.49(vs Cheapest Starter Kit)

Modular Control for the Future King

$24.98
Starting At
Classic Version$24.98
Remote Control Version$34.98

BrickBling's kit sits at the premium end ($24.98), focusing on accent lighting for the savanna and Pride Rock. It uses modular micro-LEDs for discreet concealment, and with the Remote Control version you get added adjustability over lighting scenes. This setup is ideal for collectors who want fine-grained control and a polished, hidden wiring look.

Set Cost Ratio19.22%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteAvailable
Price Rank#2 of 2
Lightailing LED kit for LEGO Young Simba 43247, warm glow on the savanna
budget floor

Streamlined Illumination for the Savanna

$22.49
Starting At
Standard Version$22.49

Lightailing's kit enters as the budget-floor option at $22.49, focusing on essential lighting for the display. It uses a pre-soldered integrated harness with thicker wires, which simplifies the wiring path for a fast install. This is the straightforward choice for builders who prioritize simplicity and a single, no-frills lighting setup.

Set Cost Ratio17.3%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteNone
Price Rank#1 of 2

Lighting kits and display add-ons are custom third-party accessories produced independently. They are not manufactured, sponsored, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.