Disney

Mirabel's Photo Frame and Jewelry Box

A little Casa Madrigal on your dresser, complete with a jewelry drawer that actually works.

Brick Rated Score

3.8/5

Set 43239 · 2024

Pieces334

Minifigsn/a

Year2024

Set number43239

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The verdict

I love that this one has a job to do after you finish building it.

It is not just a display piece, it opens up and holds actual jewelry, and Mirabel's yellow dress and the Casita's flower details carry a lot of charm for a set this size. It will not blow anyone away with engineering tricks, but for an Encanto fan or a kid who wants a pretty box for their trinkets, it earns its shelf space. Adults building solo might finish it in under an hour and want more resistance along the way.

Best for: Encanto fans and kids who want a decorative jewelry box they built themselves

The full review

What it is

This is one of those LEGO Disney sets that quietly does double duty. You build a decorative photo frame styled after Casa Madrigal, and tucked behind it is a little jewelry compartment that opens and closes for real. I like sets that give you a reason to keep them out on a shelf instead of boxing them up after the reveal, and this one earns that spot because it is actually useful.

The catch

I will be honest about the scale of the challenge here. At 334 pieces this is a light build, and the techniques are simple enough that an adult fan will finish it fast and without much resistance along the way. If you are looking for an engineering puzzle, this is not it. This is a craft project for someone who loves Encanto and wants a keepsake, not a technical showcase.

Who it's for

Buy it for the Encanto superfan, especially a kid who wants their own jewelry box with Mirabel's stamp on it, or for an adult collector filling out a Disney Princess and Disney animated-film shelf. Skip it if you want a meatier build or a set that captures the whole Madrigal family rather than just Mirabel.

The parts story

What the build is actually like, and the pieces worth knowing about.

The build works in two halves that come together at the end, the frame structure first, then the little jewelry drawer mechanism, then Mirabel herself gets clipped into place at the front. It is a relaxed, low-pressure session best suited to sitting with a kid rather than a solo focus build.

Mirabel's minifigure is the highlight for me, her dress uses a two-tone color split and her hair piece has that loose, wavy Encanto look rather than a generic style. The floral and butterfly accent pieces scattered through the frame give it warmth, and the working hinge on the jewelry compartment is a nice small mechanical touch for a set this size. Nothing here is a rare or exclusive mold, but the color choices carry the theme well.

Fun facts

01The set is part of LEGO's Disney line, which regularly pairs a buildable display piece with a small storage function aimed at younger builders and collectors.
02Mirabel Madrigal, the character featured here, is the lead of Disney's 2021 animated film Encanto, and LEGO has built out several small-scale sets themed around Casa Madrigal since the film's release.
03At 334 pieces, this set sits in LEGO's compact 'buildable keepsake' category, designed to be a quick, approachable build rather than a display centerpiece for adult collectors.