Ages 6+

Simba the Lion King Cub (43243)

Name: Simba the Lion King Cub
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 43243
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)

Prices last checked: 30 April 2026 at 18:01

LEGO.com RRP:

£17.99

Best Price Found

£12.00 -£5.99 (33%)

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★4.8

(4 reviews)

★4.8

🧱 222 pieces - : £0.05

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£12.00

£17.99

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€14.40(~£12.10)

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£17.99

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Price Analysis

Lowest Price Ever

£10.80

at Amazon DE · Apr 2026

Average Price (12mo)

£14.06

Current vs Average

-14.0%

Below average

Price Trend

Falling

Last 30 days

Best Month to Buy

April

Value Score

10.0/10

Price-per-piece vs theme avg

The lowest price we've recorded for Simba the Lion King Cub is £10.80 at Amazon DE in April 2026. The current price is 14.0% below the 12-month average of £14.06. Prices have been trending downward recently — a good time to buy. Historically, April tends to offer the best prices for this set.

Price History & Buying Verdict

VerdictGood time to buy

•It's currently 14.0% below the 12-month average price of £14.06 — a notably good window.
•Prices have trended downward over the last 30 days — there's a chance of a further dip.
•On price-per-piece, this is one of the better-value sets in the Disney™ range (value score 10.0/10 vs theme average).
•A recent price drop of about £6.00 was recorded in the last 30 days.

We've been tracking the price of LEGO Disney™ Simba the Lion King Cub (222 pieces) for 106 days, recording 50 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 7 times below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £10.80 at Amazon DE in April 2026.

The 12-month average sale price for set 43243 works out to £14.06 — that's 21.8% below the LEGO RRP of £17.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £18.00, giving a range of about £7.20 between the cheapest and most expensive observation.

Amazon UK has run the most price drops on this set in the period we've tracked, making it the retailer most worth watching for short-term deals. Historically, April has produced the lowest average prices for Simba the Lion King Cub, so if you're not in a hurry it's worth bookmarking the page closer to that window. Prices have been trending downward over the last 30 days.

Want to see how LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (set 43243) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.

Description

Simba the Lion King Cub (43243) is a LEGO Disney™ set with 222 pieces, with an RRP of £17.99. It's currently available from £12.00 at argos_uk — 33% below the RRP, saving you £5.99. Prices have been falling over the last 30 days. With a value score of 10.0/10, this set offers excellent value compared to other Disney™ sets.

Appeal to kids and The Lion King fans aged 6+ with this fun gift of a LEGO® ǀ Disney Simba the Lion King Cub (43243) play-and-display building toy, featuring a buildable character model that celebrates The Lion King’s 30th anniversary. The precocious baby Simba LEGO ǀ Disney animal figure from the hit movie has a rotating head and movable legs and tail, and it comes with a leaf and 4 ’bugs’ for ’food’.

This kids’ buildable playset makes a fun Disney gift idea for children and movie-lovers, looks great on display in any room and is packed with features and functions to inspire the best imaginative play. It works well with other LEGO ǀ Disney building sets for kids in the series (sold separately) and is also a great size for pick-up-and-play portability.

To add to the fun, kids can enjoy an easy and intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress.

Features

Buildable toy for kids – Treat girls and boys aged 6+ to this Simba the Lion King Cub buildable figure playset that’s ready for imaginative role play and makes a fun display afterwards
Celebrate a milestone – This kids’ building toy features a Simba LEGO® ǀ Disney animal figure from The Lion King, plus a small leaf build with 4 ’bugs’, to celebrate The Lion King’s 30th anniversary
Moving parts – The buildable toy Simba LEGO® ǀ Disney animal figure has a rotating head and movable legs and tail, and it can be posed either standing up or sitting down
Building set for kids – Create Simba and his ’food’, play out fun stories and then set the model on display in a variety of poses, standing, sitting or lying down, once playtime is over
Disney gift for kids aged 6+ – A building toy set featuring a Disney character with functions and accessories that makes a fun gift for movie fans, girls and boys who deserve an everyday treat
LEGO® ǀ Disney play – Add this building toy to the extensive range of compatible LEGO building toys and LEGO ǀ Disney buildable sets (sold separately) in the series
Expand life skills – With a LEGO® ǀ Disney buildable character and a small side build and functions to enhance display, this kids’ construction toy helps foster life skills through fun
Measurements – This 222-piece play-and-display building set features a buildable Simba figure standing over 4 in. (11 cm) tall

Frequently Asked Questions about Simba the Lion King Cub

What is the best price for LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (Set 43243)?

The best current price for LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (Set #43243) is £12.00 at Argos. This is £5.99 cheaper than the official LEGO RRP of £17.99. Price last verified on 30 April 2026.

How much can I save on LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub?

You can save £5.99 (33% off) on LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub by buying from Argos instead of LEGO.com. The official RRP is £17.99, but you can get it for just £12.00. Browse more top discounts.

How many pieces are in LEGO set 43243?

LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (Set #43243) contains 222 pieces. At the best available price of £12.00, that works out to approximately 5.4p per piece.

What age is LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub suitable for?

LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (Set #43243) is recommended for ages 6+. This set is part of the LEGO Disney™ theme. View all Disney™ sets and deals.

Where can I find the building instructions for LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub?

You can download the official building instructions for LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (Set #43243) for free from LEGO.com. Download the building instructions here. The instructions are available as a PDF and can be viewed on any device.

Where can I buy LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub in the UK?

LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (Set #43243) is available from 2 UK retailers including argos_uk, Amazon DE. Prices range from £12.00 to £14.40. It's also available directly from LEGO.com at £17.99.

Is LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub on sale right now?

Yes! While not on sale at LEGO.com, you can get LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub for £12.00 at Argos - that's 33% below the official RRP of £17.99. Browse more best offers.

What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub?

The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub (Set #43243) is £10.80 at Amazon DE in April 2026. That's 40% off the LEGO RRP of £17.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.

Is LEGO Simba the Lion King Cub good value for money?

Comparing piece-count to price across the LEGO Disney™ theme, this set scores 10.0 / 10 for value. That works out to about 5.4p per piece. That puts Simba the Lion King Cub in the top tier of Disney™ sets for raw build value — you're paying noticeably less per brick than the theme average. Compare against other contenders on our best-value LEGO sets page.