Review: 40341 xtra Sea Accessories

Ahoy! Have you ever been to sea, enjoy the waves on a surfboard, or swim with fishies?

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2018 LEGO Friends Advent Calendar Reveal

Build your Happy Holidays!  This year's Calendar features build-able 

Ornaments for your Christmas Tree!

Day 1 - Heart Ornament [Parts]

2019 LEGO Friends sets - January wave

 41369 Mia's House

Mini-dolls in the 2019 TLM2 sets!

The LEGO Movie 2 is set to release in February -- and we get to see the sets which accompany the movie storyline now!

 General Sweet Mayhem is the main Mini-doll character in the movie.  Three sets include her!

70830 - Sweet Mayhem’s Systar Starship
500 pieces | Ages 9+
$69.99 USD  Available December 26, 2018

Kids can help Emmet and Lucy evade capture by Sweet Mayhem’s Systar Starship, featuring an opening cockpit for a minidoll or minifigure, retractable landing gear, disc shooter, a roll of stickers and an opening prison cell. This fun construction toy includes 2 minifigures, a minidoll figure and buildable Star and Heart toy figures to role-play action from the film.

70828 - Pop-Up Party Bus
1,013 pieces | Ages 9+
$79.99 USD  Available December 26, 2018

Kids can board the Pop-Up Party Bus and party on with Chad, Amber and Zebe. This fun building set features an opening cockpit for the Zebe figure, opening roof and sides for easy play, foldout loudspeakers, a LEGO light brick to light up the rotating dancefloor and a flip-up disco ball with translucent colored elements. Includes Unikitty, Chad and Amber minidolls and a brick-built Zebefigure.

70824 - Introducing Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi
115 pieces | Ages 6+
$19.99 USD  Available December 26, 2018

Join Lucy and meet the shape-shifting Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi for the first time with this fun building set that features a brick-built Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi in horse form with a rotating platform, plus 5 interchangeable face expression decorations for rebuilding the shape-shifting queen into pile-of-bricks form.

Set also includes a buildable Banarnar character, Sweet Mayhem and Susan minidolls, and a Lucy minifigure.

70834 - MetalBeard’s Heavy Metal Motor Trike
458 pieces | Ages 7+
$59.99 USD  Available December 26, 2018

Builders can power into battle against Sweet Mayhem and Star with this fun set that features a built-in MetalBeard minifigure head, rotating turret with adjustable shooting cannons, adjustable shark shooter with snapping jaws, crow’s nest and flag and a huge front wheel. Includes an Apocalypse-borg Benny minifigure and a Sweet Mayhem minidoll figure with cool weapons and accessories, plus a brick-built Star figure to recreate action-packed adventures from the film.

Plus a few more sets with "Friend-ly" style bricks and builds -- see more -->

2019 LEGO Friends sets

2019 LEGO Friends sets for 1st wave:

Update: Images are out now!

41354 Andrea’s Heart Box (84 pieces)
41355 Emma’s Heart Box (85 pieces)
41356 Stephanie’s Heart Box (85 pieces)
41357 Olivia’s Heart Box (85 pieces)
41358 Mia’s Heart Box (83 pieces)
41359 Heart Box Friendship Pack (199 pieces)
 41360 Emma's Mobile Vet
41361 Mia's Foal Stable
41363 Mia's Outdoor Adventure
41364 Stephanie’s Buggy & Trailer (166 pieces)
41365 Emma’s Art Studio (235 pieces)
 41367 Stephanie's Horse Show
41366 Olivia’s Cupcake Café (335 pieces)
41367 Stephanie's Obstacle Course (337 pieces)
41368 Andrea’s Talent Show (492 pieces)
41369 Mia's House (715 pieces)

41383 Olivia's Hamster Playground

[initial reports of set names could change as retail listing firm up inventory]

Call for Cool Creations for LEGO Life magazine

Do your kids build too?  LEGO Life magazine has a "Cool Creations" section to showcase the creativity of KFOL's (kid fans of LEGO / ages 5-10) -- just like the old Club magazines.

 As seen on the side of all the Friends sets boxes

Here is a sample of content for Friends fans

from the latest issue 

There's lots more in the magazine - activities, comic adventures, games, puzzles, and of course loads of creations to see while viewing the app.

You can sign up to have your child receive the printed magazine free via the mail (5 editions a year, US/Canada only) and if you hurry to sign up before September 24th, your child will receive this year's special holiday edition!
If you already receive the magazine, here's a quick link to the Cool Creations submissions form to send in your child's creation photos.  Or perhaps one built by your niece or nephew ... or grandchild, or a kid builder in your LUG (tell their parents about it!) ... it's all about inspiring others!

Interview with a LEGO Friends Designer

Tom Alphin of Brick Architect interviewed one of the LEGO Friends Designers - David Tauzia - in Billund, Denmark, during the Fan Media Days this year.

Read it via Brick Architect

Find out David's favorite color, and how architecture in LEGO designs are integrated into Friends sets.

Review: 41351 Creative Tuning Shop

Not enough go in your go-kart? Bring it to the Creative Tuning Shop and we'll put some go-go in your go-kart.

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Front of the box comes in the racing subtheme design. There is a checkered flag. The Friends are wearing racing outfits with Andrea holding a trophy. In the background is a Heartlake race track.



The back of the box shows some of the play features of the set and possible ways of customizing the go-karts. There is a better picture of the Friends's racing outfits. Emma has the trophy now instead of Andrea.

Review: 41345 Heartlake City Pet Center

Tortoise emergency ... wait, not so fast -- that chart is for a ... Hare!
No worries, Mia will take care of the situation: because all types of animals are welcome at this colorful and lively Pet Center!

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Box front: Centrally located in HLC, we can see downtown buildings behind the Pet Center, and to the right -- a view of Heartlake City Resort with its huge Heart! The heart motif with the main 5 Friends above it indicates a HLC set; not part of a sub-theme.
The insert shows the pet ambulance can serve as a van (is described as a grooming van on product page) by folding the red light inside. The purple flange art has standard Friends icons.
We get cameos of all three mini-dolls -- including a new Friend - Liam.


Box back: The insert shows us this set is a Modular design -- which means we build in sections and can swap out their placement the way we like! Awesome!
It's a very busy place (just like real-life pet centers), with various check-ups, check-outs, and active animals. After looking through all the supplies here, we place them on a moving-functions conveyor at the cash register. Just turn the red knob.
Mia, in animation form with her bright orange hair, is featured prominently in the upper right corner. After all, she's been the animal-lover in the bunch all these years.
Along the bottom appears somewhat of a new brand ribbon, although it's no longer on the front top.


Box top: LEGO Life ad + our 3 characters in a scene with animals + Liam and Stephanie with some pet supplies + Mia showing the 1:1 ratio as the main mini-doll of this set.

Review: 41342 Emma's Deluxe Bedroom

Sculpting clay and painting in a beautiful deluxe bedroom can certainly be inspirational for the creative type! Emma is surrounded by her artistic flair as she photographs her latest work-of-art!

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Box front: Without the previous brand ribbon on top, we can see her room has crown molding that resembles studs. The purple area with 2018 art doodles on each side are faux flanges; the box sides are all flat.
Her aqua window drapes match her bed's canopy sash. The retro telephone in black is a prominent item in this truly "Deluxe" bedroom full of eye-catching details.
The 2018 Heart insert upper right, with the 5 main Friends is HLC style, so we know this set isn't part of any sub-theme. Emma's cameo insert is encircled by light Lavender brush or pen stroke.


Box back: Treasures in her trunk, working functions of her clay sculpting table, getting a call, painting on her easel, and pampering Chico all add to the "artists retreat" feel of this deluxe bedroom.


The box for this small set shows the LEGO Life ad on the top. The random brick creations are all in Emma-colors -- along with her art doodles and elements. We get to see her retro phone and a better view of her bed's comforter design -- a drawing of Chico!
The mini-doll size-ratio insert shows us her new for 2018 outfit. The stencil-paint-sprayed purple heart backdrop appears on other sets.

Review: 41352 The Big Race Day

Welcome to Heart Lake City's Race headquarters!  Race day is here, and our best drivers are going to put on a great show!  Everyone prepare to START YOUR ENGINES!

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The Friends Go-Kart racing sets come in boxes with a distinct racing theme.  Each box has a checkered flag that wraps around the sides to the back, and a depiction of a race track in the background.  The front of the box also shows five of Heart Lake City's most competitive BFF's putting their hands in for a "GO TEAM" celebration of their friendship.

The back of the box pictures many small scenes suggesting various play ideas.  All of which appear to be a lot of fun. 

The box contains five numbered parts bags, one clear bag containing a few large parts, one large sticker sheet, and two instruction booklets of differing sizes.

Review: 41343 Heartlake City Airplane Tour

Ready for takeoff! Olivia will fly a "Welcome" banner in the skies above Heartlake City in her Bi-Plane! Just in time for Summer Resort fun and Go-Kart Racing too!

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Box front: In the distance, beyond the 3 hangars, another plane skywriting forms a Heart-shape in the sky! We can see this and a bit of HLC skyline due to the new 2018 box graphic style -- which has removed the brand ribbon from the top, as has been standard since 2012.

Olivia appears to want a comm check (radio frequency check) from Zobo, who is also directing her takeoff. The hamster named Rumble has decided to be a passenger on this "Banner" flight!
The heart motif with 5 Friends in their standard attire on the top right indicates this is a HLC set, not any sub-theme. The purple box flanges have extra gear graphics -- Olivia's new icon.
Note: The propellers will actually turn counter-clockwise; the direction of the airfoil's leading edge pitch angle.

Box back: Zobo is doing a weather check before helping Olivia do a pre-flight check. This smaller airport's tower has a rotating radar. An insert demonstrates fueling up the airplane: Jet-A no doubt.

To get to the runway quick, Zobo just uses the slide. Pilot always get hungry -- so a picnic area is great!

Review: 41347 Heartlake City Resort

Working very hard all year long? It's time for a well deserved vacation. There is a new Heartlake City Resort. Let's go there.

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The box is big.  It measures 465mm x 375mm x 85mm. The front of the box features the new 2018 look with the new Friends inside a heart and doodle artwork on the purple flanges. There is a monorail with arrows showing how it is supposed to work.



The back of the box shows the play features of this set. There is much to do and enjoy.

Review: 41341 Andrea's Bedroom

In 2013, Andrea’s Bedroom was all about making sure she looked good for her performances, with the main feature of her room being the dresser. Fast-forward to today, and Andrea’s Bedroom (41341) is all about the music itself.

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The front of the box shows Andrea belting out a tune while playing the piano in her bedroom. It also reveal that she has done away with the futon and now has a murphy bed.



The box is the new style without the ribbon across and the five friends instead in a heart bubble at the top right hand corner. The flanges have music symbols, reflecting Andrea’s passion.

The back of the box shows Andrea sitting at her dresser (aka the underside of her bed) and enticing the parrot to sing with the promise of a cookie. 

Review: 41344 Andrea's Accessories Store

Feeling bored with your current accessories? Need something special for the night out with the girls? Maybe some inspiration for that fancy dress party? Head over to Andrea’s Accessories Store (41344) for all your accessory needs!

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The front of the box shows the front of Andrea’s Accessory Store and the two mini-dolls - Andrea and Emma - featured in the set, as well as the main subsets.

The box is the new style without the ribbon across and the five friends instead in a heart bubble at the top right hand corner. The flanges have music symbols, reflecting Andrea’s passion - music (and not fashion). Anyone else confused at this point? Isn’t Emma the designer and fashionista?

The back of the box highlights the main play features in this set, including the change room, sewing machine table and sunglasses stand. 

Review: 41349 Drifting Diner

Get your bricks on Route 66!

Drive-In for a movie and a burger at Dottie's new spot. Keep your motor running

for a speed racer's getaway to the finish!

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Opinions provided here solely reflect those of our reviewer.

Photographs are property of FriendsBricks and are not directed by TLG in any fashion.

Box front: The modern diner's profile against Heartlake City's skyline at sunset dominates, while representing the Summer 2018 Racing sub-theme -- the 5 Friends in their color-coordinated slick racer's outfits are huddled together in the top right corner's Heart motif -- which has Andrea with the Trophy! The back and white checkered flag behind the Heart really completes the racing look.

The classic Friends curvy flanged sections are decked out with lots of racing symbols drawn onto purple -- also making a distinction that this set belongs to the "Go-Kart Racing" sub-theme.

Box back: Bottom left shows the graphic versions of the main 5 Friends in their racing uniforms and Emma appears with the Trophy. Mia has a walkie-talkie that the same design as the brick-build version from the Friendship Box (41346).

Lots of activity here -- Andrea's Go-Kart Launcher demo; inside the diner with Dottie cooking eggs; insert of the booth that's designed like a race car; Andrea's music speakers engine with Pepper perched; Dottie making an ice cream float; Dottie giving Andrea her pen at the take-out window; and the upper right graphic of Andrea is awesome as she secures her racing glove!