Seeing as we got a new Ferris wheel and that the Creator Head loves carnivals..... I wanted to get a Grand Carousel but the thought that a new one may be possible makes me think I should wait.

Even if they did, I would imagine it would be smaller and/or less ornate. The original GC was like ~3300 pieces which would cost $300-$350 USD and they seem to be more attached to the $200 price point for most sets these days.

It will depend on the popularity of the Ferris wheel and Fairground Mixer.  Outward signs are they are being well received.

But yeah like bricketycricket said, the size would most likely be a lot smaller.  I'd see them going all brick as well so not the large tent material bits.  it would be crying out for power functions inclusion, but I guess they could do they same as they did with the Ferris wheel and have it compatible but not included.

Good question.  With the "success" of the mixer and Ferris wheel, I think another Carousal is def possible.  Like others stated, I doubt it will be to the scale of 10196 (which was kinda unpopular during it's retail life for various reasons).  If anything, a refresh would prob look like the one included in the winter village market set (but larger). 

Even if Lego released another one even w/o PF, I hope it contains a sound brick.

Sure, though if they did (which is certainly possible) it would possibly be a smaller version ($150-$200USD) that can fit in the same range as the Ferris Wheel and Mixer. That would make sense as opposed to releasing a larger version that is dis-proportional to the other two. Assuming of course they continue to expand on this Fairground theme, which would be awesome. Ideally many of use I`m sure would love to see Bumper Cars first, but that`s hoping. 

Or roller coaster. They can awl tracks like they do with train tracks :D

I've had this idea for awhile now, and wanted to share it all with you.  (Yes, I know there's already a thread speculating about a new carousel, but maybe we can put all of those types of threads into here?)

There's been talk that, with the addition of the Ferris Wheel, to go along with the Fairground Mixer, that LEGO is starting a fairground theme.  And they may very well be.  But I'd like to suggest that there's already a pretty robust "secret" fairground theme going - you just have to know where to look.

So, what I'd like to do share some ideas for either MOC'ing your own fairground, or bundling items together to help promote a fairground theme for your sales.

1. 10224 Fairground Mixer

Of course, the first in the potentially new line of fairground pieces.

2. 10247 Ferris Wheel

The 2015 release.  This is what has us excited that there is an "official" fairground or "summer destination" theme (similar to the Winter Village?)

3. 6851 Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape

Although it's just a building facade, the Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape offers, well, a funhouse that could be added to any fairground.  Remove the Batman minifigs and the Joker markings, and this looks like any other funhouse at any other fairground.  Or keep the Joker markings, and turn your fairground into the Gotham City Fairground.

4. 76035 Jokerland

Jokerland, a 2015 entry, has all the hallmarks of a fairground, between the little duck Ferris Wheel, the bouncing ride, the dunk tank, and the high-wire show. Again, theme it without the Batman theme, and you'll be fine.  Add the Batman theme, and you've got your Gotham City Fairgrounds really moving now.

5. 70804 Ice Cream Truck

From the LEGO Movie, this little truck is perfect as a food truck.  And who doesn't want ice cream when they go to the fair?

6. 10235 Winter Village Market

Yes, it's Winter themed.  But, you have a small carousel, three food stands, and carnival game.  You would have to do some retheming/changing of colors a little bit to bring this into more of a summer carnival/fairground feel.

7. 40078 Hot Dog Stand

Gotta have a hot dog stand at the fair.

8. 40108 Balloon Cart

Gotta buy your balloons at the fair, too.

9. 30314 Go-Kart Racer

Pick up a few of these little racers, and you can create a small go-kart track at the fair.  Whether it's a kiddie ride version, or one for the adult, it's bound to be fun.  Throw in a road base plate to give it even more of a racing feel.

10. 30303 The Joker Bumper Car

Bumper cars.  What fair doesn't have bumper cars?  Extremely hard to find (as of June 2015), but if you can get this/build this (and even change the colors around to different models), you would do well to have this at your fair.  (You're probably going to have to MOC a bumper car ride area though).

The rest of these sets are small little polybags or small little sets that are pretty self-explanatory.  Most of them are also Friends sets, which are a great source of sets for building out this theme.

11. 41092 Stephanie's Pizzeria

12. 8398 BBQ Stand

13. 30106 Ice Cream Stand

14. 30113 Stephanie's Bakery Stand

15. 41027 Mia's Lemonade Stand

16. 41030 Olivia's Ice Cream Bike

17. 30203 Mini Golf

18. 41098 Emma's Tourist Kiosk

19. 3930 Stephanie's Outdoor Bakery

20. 30112 Emma's Flower Stand

21. 30202 Smoothie Stand

22. 30204 Wish Fountain

23. 41105 Pop Star Show Stage

24. (Honorable Mention) 10196 Grand Carousel

It's been awhile since this set has been out.  It's a thing of beauty.  It's also extremely expensive.

 

So - you in or are you out?  Please suggest other things to make this post better.

I'd love to see Lego continue this 'subtheme'.  How about they make the next train set a fairground roller-coaster?! 

 

As for current sets that fit the theme park idea, something that came to my mind was using the arcade and drink machines from the Kwik-E-Mart, or rebuilding them with differnt color combos, to create an arcade room.

Great idea Alpine. Not sure if the Steamroller would fit too?

 

 

I'm not going to go into all the different minifigs that would be appropriate, but I always thought Hot Dog Man would go great with the Hot Dog Stand.

Another possibility for a MOC, those little spheres that are in the Jurassic World sets

You could have four or five of them in a little "bumper car" type area.

Edited June 2, 201510 yr by Alpinemaps

Great idea Alpine. Not sure if the Steamroller would fit too?

​Especially if you are going for a Gotham City Fairgrounds look.

Every theme park needs a haunted house

If you’re going city and want those little extras; there is the Service Truck (60073) for the portable toilet.  The Juniors Garbage Truck (10680) for the dumpster and maybe the Garbage Truck (30313) poly. 

There a few sets with slides, e.g. 41038: Jungle Rescue Base, 41008: Heartlake City Pool.  But you’d really need to MOC something.   

I think the coffee stand from the new City Square set could fit in nicely too.  It is easily modded into any kind of refreshment stand you might want.  And also the tram from the same set could be a cool addition for transporting people from the parking lot to the fairgrounds.

60073 Service Truck

Wow...I knew this existed, but I didn't realize I needed this.  I'm going to have to pick up a few of these.

10680 Garbage Truck

Another great set.  Love the idea of the garbage dumpsters.

60097 City Square

Another great addition.

friends hot air ballon (41097) would make a good fair ground addition as well.  also comes with a picknic and camp setting that may be usable.

friends hot air ballon (41097) would make a good fair ground addition as well.  also comes with a picknic and camp setting that may be usable.

That's a good one too

 

 

I can see down the road a more traditional merry-go-round being released but nothing like the Grand Carousel. I would say the styling of the Fairground Mixer and Ferris Wheel should be a good indicator of what it would look closer to assuming such a thing came to pass. We may see a 'teacups' type of ride before then perhaps.

If you’re going city and want those little extras; there is the Service Truck (60073) for the portable toilet.  The Juniors Garbage Truck (10680) for the dumpster and maybe the Garbage Truck (30313) poly. 

 

There a few sets with slides, e.g. 41038: Jungle Rescue Base, 41008: Heartlake City Pool.  But you’d really need to MOC something.   

 

​Now to find a Garbage Truck poly.  I like those ideas, though.  I really need to see if I can just find someone parting out the portable toilet and the dumpsters.

Every good fairgrounds has to have some sort of slide.  I looked over your suggestions, and they are good starts.  But I think you're right - something might have to be MOC'd.

Found another good little add-on today:

60000 Fire Motorcycle

Obviously, the draw here is the recycle bin.

The alternative is the trash/recycle bin from 76005 The Daily Bugle Showdown:

(Couldn't get a better picture)

​I really need to see if I can just find someone parting out the portable toilet and the dumpsters.

Anyone else find it funny with all the toilets & port-a-potties released lately in official LEGO sets? ....Seriously, what's with all the crappers? Oh sorry, I meant 'crapei'​.

Anyone else find it funny with all the toilets & port-a-potties released lately in official LEGO sets? ....Seriously, what's with all the crappers? Oh sorry, I meant 'crapei'​.

​Certainly hasn't escaped me! The outhouses and a parrot that poops... some sort of inside joke at LEGO me thinks!

​Certainly hasn't escaped me! The outhouses and a parrot that poops... some sort of inside joke at LEGO me thinks!

​Maybe there was an office dare between designers to see how much toilet humor they could put in their sets.

Not to derail the potty theme going on here but I thought it interesting that at the local BM (that's brick and mortar) store, no FM on the shelf. First time since its release that I haven't seen it. Ok. back to toilet talk.

Not to derail the potty theme going on here but I thought it interesting that at the local BM (that's brick and mortar) store, no FM on the shelf. First time since its release that I haven't seen it. Ok. back to toilet talk.

​That's very interesting and good news. My store has always had at least 10 on the shelves at any given time. It sounds like the Ferris Wheel is creating demand for the Mixer.