Ferris Wheel

Name: LEGO Ferris Wheel 10247
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10247
Rating: 4.67 (350 reviews)

85 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20152,464 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

350

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 85.4, 97% recommendation rate, and 4.67 average across 350 owner ratings, the Creator Expert Ferris Wheel is a highly recommended showpiece that rewards the patience its repetitive build demands with one of the most animated and crowd-pleasing displays in the Creator lineup."

The Creator Expert Ferris Wheel (10247) is praised by owners as a spectacular, technically ambitious set that delivers an impressive display centrepiece with genuine playability through its motorized-compatible rotating wheel. Its BrickScore of 85.4 reflects strong marks across display value, design aesthetics, and parts value, while acknowledging the significant repetition in the building process as the main caveat. Owner data is very strong: 350 ratings average 4.67 out of 5, with 97% of LEGO.com buyers recommending it and play experience rated 4.76 out of 5.

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LOVED (8)

01Impressive finished size that consistently surprises builders who expected something smaller
02Compatible with Power Functions motor to create a rotating, animated display piece
0312 gondola cars, each buildable as a repeating project, creating a sense of scale
04Clever rubber band friction mechanism for smooth wheel rotation
05Detailed carnival ground base with trees, ticket booth, and surrounding scenery
06Pairs naturally with the Carousel (10257) and other fairground Creator sets
07Strong conversation piece that draws the attention of guests
08Satisfying approximately 7.5-hour build with a rewarding outcome

CRITICIZED (5)

01Significant repetition during the gondola-building phase noted by nearly every reviewer
02Base design criticized for two green 4x4 plates that look out of place and do not adequately stabilize the structure
03Somewhat fragile base stability, with some builders adding a large grey baseplate underneath for support
04Placing minifigures inside the gondola cars is awkward and best done during construction rather than after
05The wheel itself may feel less nuanced than some other Creator Expert sets such as modular buildings

What reviewers are saying

"it's really big it is 2 feet tall fully 2T tall"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"It's a fantastic model that has so much going for it: The minifigs are excellent and really bring it to life At 60cm tall it's huge -- larger than you first expect. A lot of thought has gone into the design and mechanism…"

Brickset Reviews

"It's certainly physically larger than most LEGO sets at 60cm tall, and is a lot of fun to play with."

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Ecosystem

10244 Fairground Mixer — Ferris Wheel is positioned as a companion/thematic alternative to Mixer; color scheme deliberately avoided Mixer's primary colors to create distinct aesthetic; both part of ultimate amusement park display but serve different roles (static vs. touring attraction).

2007 Ferris Wheel (older model) — Implies older wheel was 'rather flimsy as the spokes come off easily'; 10247 is 'sturdy and unlikely to fall apart with normal handling'—a significant improvement.

Grand Carousel (referenced in comments) — At 60cm tall, 10247 wins 'centerpiece' status over Grand Carousel due to sheer height and presence.

10246 Fairground Mixer — The Ferris Wheel appears to be a successor to the Fairground Mixer set from last year, both having a similar circus/fairground based theme. However, the Ferris Wheel missed the opportunity to include glow-in-the-dark parts like the Fairground Mixer featured.

Creator ExpertTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"it's really big it is 2 feet tall fully 2T tall"

Key Pros

✓Impressive 2-foot height and sturdy construction despite spindly appearance
✓Very colorful with beautiful transparent and candy-like pieces
✓Working rotating mechanism with realistic hand-crank drive

Key Cons

✕Very expensive price point
✕Some repetition with identical assemblies (gondolas in different colors only)

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigures with personality and character
✓Huge at 60cm tall; impressive display presence
✓Sophisticated mechanical design with raising/lowering platforms

Key Cons

✕Repetitive, tedious wheel-spoke build (24 identical spokes)
✕Repetitive, tedious gondola door assembly (48 identical door sets)

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Editorial Source

BUY

"It's certainly physically larger than most LEGO sets at 60cm tall, and is a lot of fun to play with."

Key Pros

✓Impressive size and intricacy at 60cm tall
✓Great display presence; everyone who saw it commented on how amazing it looks
✓Fun to play with, especially once motorised

Key Cons

✕Platform mechanism is flawed and gets stuck against the sides; won't move freely up and down; instructions tell you to forcibly pull sides away which is only a short-term fix
✕Not standard practice to require forceful manipulation to fix assembly issues; surprising this passed quality tests

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Value drivers

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Kid minifigure with new worried face print; diverse minifig collection with new prints

Brickset Reviews: Ice-cream vendor with new/rare torso, rare medium azure legs (only prior appearance: Minecraft The Ender Dragon), and unique ice-cream scoop.

Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Wide retail LEGO Creator release

Brickset Reviews: VIP exclusive (initially available to VIPs at shop.LEGO.com; later wider retail distribution implied)

Resale

Brickset Reviews: No explicit resale expectations stated; however, the reviewer calls it 'one of the best, if not the best, set of 2015,' suggesting future collectible status.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (11)

Grandpa

$11

Dad

Female Attendant

Mom

Ice Cream Vendor

Boy in Denim Jacket

Ferris Wheel Operator

Girl

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Transparent orange and transparent yellow pieces used in starburst effect
Creates a beautiful transparent effect in the center of the wheel; allows light through
Transparent medium blue 1x2 pieces at wheel edgesValue
Lets light through while contributing to the visual design
Rapid-fire shooter pieces used as Technic connections
Clever repurposing to connect the entire wheel to the struts holding it up
Operator booth console piece with green and red buttons/lights
New piece that will surely be seen in many different colors in many different sets to come
Newer flower stem piece (six stems) from LEGO Elves sets
Tree build using this newer part; set includes five stems on the tree
2x2 tile with brand new print on ice cream stand frontValue
Features scooping action print; new design

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the impressive size, stunning display presence, and clever engineering of the Ferris Wheel, though many find the build repetitive and recommend adding a motor; some report stability and gondola-fit issues that detract from long-term enjoyment.

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