We looked over the new merchandise at Shop Disney and saw that a new LEGO set was being advertised. Disney Castle 71040 stands at just over 29″ when fully constructed. The thing is a beast, and the recommended age of the builder is 16+. So, it’s perfect for guys like me who are in their forties.

The castle, while not officially named on the box, is Cinderella’s abode. The lack of a title for this set may be because Disney didn’t want to include Cinderella minifigs. Instead, we get Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and unsurprisingly Tinkerbell. Since Tink has appeared for decades with the castle’s real-world counterpart, it would be odd for her not to be part of the set.

Step into the grand main hall with its mosaic-tiled floor, suits of armor, wall-mounted shields, grandfather clock, ornate chandelier and golden lamp, then venture through a myriad of beautifully detailed rooms featuring familiar decorative details.

So, for $349.99, what will you be getting?

• 4080 pieces
• Includes five Minifigures: Mickey Mouse with a tuxedo, Minnie Mouse with red dress, Donald Duck with classic outfit, Daisy Duck with pink skirt, lavender colored shoes and a bow, and Tinker Bell with wig element, skirt, wings and a magic wand
• The Disney Castle features a detailed facade with a stone bridge, clock, wide arched entrance, ornate balconies, spired towers, plus a four-story main building and a five-story, golden-spired main tower, both containing rooms with assorted Disney-inspired features and elements
• Castle main building first floor features the main hall with large arched doorway, mosaic floor tiling, ornate chandelier, suits of armor, shield-decorated walls, grandfather clock, floor-standing vase with buildable flower elements, magic carpet and a golden lamp
• Castle main building second-floor room features buildable dark-blue curtains with curtain pole, ornate buildable candelabra and rose, and glass case elements
• Castle main building third-floor room features a chest with book of spells, mop and bucket elements, and access to the main tower second-floor room
• Castle main building fourth-floor bedroom features a detailed bed with decorative golden headboard elements
• Main tower first-floor kitchen features a large redbrick-patterned stove, workbench, buildable broom and pumpkin, plus pots, pans and assorted kitchen and food elements
• Main tower second-floor room includes a spinning wheel and access to the castle main building third-floor room
• Main tower third-floor room features a chest containing brush, scissors and lock of black hair elements, plus a balcony with two stud shooters for a firework-display function
• Main tower fourth-floor room features a golden mirror, plus red apple and glass vase elements
• Main tower fifth-floor room features a window bench and an arched window
• Also includes two frogs and a golden crown element
• Remove part of the roof section to discover the glass slipper element and fairytale book element with printed cover
• Launch the fireworks and let the magic begin!

Like with many of these larger LEGO sets, there are lots of small Easter eggs and accessories. In addition, the LEGO team shows a lot of attention to detail, similar to what was found with the Ghostbusters’ firehouse set a few years ago.

It’s the little things that make the set more palatable, considering the $349.99 price tag. Given that all other toys are shooting up in price, I’m surprised that something like this didn’t break the $500 mark.

Even if you’re not that big of a fan of Walt Disney World, picking this set up may be a wise investment considering the holiday season is rapidly approaching. I can imagine these things going for 20%-30% more on eBay.

This LEGO set is limited to two per customer and appears to be ready to ship. Click here to order yours.

[Source: Shop Disney]