LEGO debuts six Disney princess sets Jan. 1

The next time you visit a LEGO store, you may find a distinctly pink-and-purple section carved out among all the Star Wars and Hobbit sets: Disney's princesses are coming.

Cinderella, Ariel, Merida and Rapunzel will debut Jan. 1 in six sets:

• Ariel's Amazing Treasures (77 pieces, $12.99) -- includes Ariel, Flouder and a few whosits and whatsits
• Ariel's Magical Kiss (250 pieces, $29.99) -- includes Ariel and Eric, as well as Eric's castle and, of course, his rowboat
• Cinderella's Dream Carriage (274 pieces, $29.99, pictured at right and below) -- includes Cinderella and one white horse, which does not change back into a mouse
• Cinderella's Romantic Castle (646 pieces, $69.99) -- including Cinderella, Prince Charming and a variety of accessories, including the famous glass slipper
• Rapunzel's Creativity Tower (299 pieces, $39.99) -- includes Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder, as well as Pascal
• Merida's Highland Games (145 pieces, $19.99) -- includes Merida and her three baby bear brothers. 

The characters are designed in the style of LEGO Friends -- less blocky than the LEGO you might be picturing in your mind.

The sets are available through Amazon.com or other online retailers. For more information, visit LEGO's Disney Princesses website.