2014 sets images from German Toy Fair

Jungle is the setting for LEGO Friends in the second wave of sets for 2014.  In addition to new animals and some fun action scenes with rescues, there's an open-air shopping mall.  The photo-booth we've seen in various TV show episodes is finally going to be built in bricks.

 Left you can see part of Jungle Bridge Rescue #41036, then in front of that is the Jungle Falls Rescue #41033.  The larger set with slide is Jungle Rescue Base #41038.  The set in front is  First Aid Jungle Bike #41032.  In back you can see boxes of Heartlake Shopping Mall #41058.

 Close-up of Jungle Rescue Base #41038 via spieletest.at

 Advent Calendar, Heartlake Shopping Mall, Jungle Bridge Rescue (the one with the helicopter)

 Heartlake Shopping Mall #41048 (Photo booth seen in videos on left)

Summer Caravan #41034

 Check back for more images as they become available.  This is the first series of sets based outside Heartlake City.  The new Jungle scenario looks to provide lots of adventure for Friends!


via neoape and Fedro

Sunshine Harvest Review

Sunshine Harvest Review
by tonistokes529


Welcome to the Sunshine Harvest. Take a ride on the tractor or buy some jam at the fruit
stand. You can buy some flowers or pick some fruit in the garden. Let's take a closer look
at LEGO Friends set: Sunshine Harvest.

The FriendsBricks community wishes to thank TLG's CEE Team for generous support of
this set to review and share with fans.

Birthday Party Polybag Review

LEGO Friends Andrea's Birthday Party
 Set # 30107 Released January 2013 - 39 pieces
by tonistokes529
 

I think I am very a little obsessed with polybags, and I don't know why.
Their size appeals to me I guess. This is the last of the recent polybags
I had to pick up and it does not disappoint!

Here is the actual polybag. Let's open it up and see what's inside.

Friends in new LEGO commercial

LEGO Friends - one of many building options!

More Friends polybags for 2014

   Polybags are a fun way to get a small build (usually 30-40 bricks) and a Mini-Doll in a different model setting.  Some polybags are free-with-purchase during specific merchandise campaigns, and sometimes they are sold in specific global markets.  Fans always hope they will be able to buy them in their city!

Stephanie's Bakery Stand #30113

Flower Stand #30112

Andrea's Beach Lounge #30114

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To see all Friends polybags since 2012, visit: http://friendsbricks.com/FriendsPolybags.html

Time~Warp #2 Building Challenge

To kick-off the new year and celebrate LEGO Friends 2nd Birthday, we're hosting Time~Warp #2 Building Challenge.
Same basic rules as the first Time~Warp:
- New MOC, never before posted
- Real LEGO Friends bricks
- Mini-Dolls encouraged
- No photoshopped backgrounds
- Fits the Heartlake City genre
This time no bricks limit!

So, imagine you travel to your 10-year-old self ... design a LEGO Friends set you would have wanted to build & play!

Post 3 of your best pics in the entry thread here on Flickr, and/or here on the Friends Bricks Forum.

Your time-warping building trip ends January 31, 2014.
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The creations built for this challenge!

LEGO Friends Jewelry Box set #40114

Build it!

Then open with hinges and use peg hangers for your stuff!

Set #40114 contains 201 bricks.  Great for a desk or room decor!

LEGO Friends Series 5 Animals

   New for 2014 Series 5 Animal packs for LEGO Friends are Macaw's Fountain, Oranguntan's Banana Tree, and Brown Bear's River.  All contain bricks to build the animal habitats and alternate builds.  Fans can build their own way and combine with other animal packs, or any LEGO Friends sets for creative play.

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See more at FriendsBricks
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LEGO Friends 2013 Advent Calendar - Review

LEGO Friends 2013 Advent Calendar - Review
by Toni

Set # 41016
213 pieces
$29.99USD
$0.14/piece
Released 2013

I thought it would be nice to share the Advent Calendar experience with those who
didn't get the set.


Box front


Box back

I'm a little bummed that the back of the box shows which days has what is inside.  It
should be a surprise!

Dolphin Cruiser Review

Dolphin Cruiser - Review 
by tonistokes529

Set # 41015
612 pieces
$69.99USD
$0.11/piece
Ages 7-12
Released 2013


Box front


Box back

I initially only wanted this set for the dolphins.  I am so glad I got it because there are so many details that really make this set shine.

Heartlake High - Review

Heartlake High - Review
by tonistokes529

Set # 41005
487 pieces
$49.99USD
$0.10/piece
Released 2013


Box front


Box back

Grab your books and let's go to Heartlake High!

Downtown Bakery Review

Downtown Bakery Review 
by tonistokes529

Set # 41006
253 pieces
$29.99USD
$0.12/piece
Released 2013


Box front


Box back

The Downtown Bakery is full of sweet treats.  Be careful not to get a tummy ache.

Vote "LEGO Friends Heartlake High" girls Toy Of The Year 2014

LEGO Friends Heartlake High set is a finalist for a TOTY (Toy Of The Year) 2014 award presented by the Toy Industry Association.


(screencap is link to Toy Association site)

Select the Category of Girls Toys, then cast your vote for a great building toy!

Olivia's Beach Buggy Review

Olivia's Beach Buggy Review
by tonistokes529

Set # 41010
94 pieces
$9.99USD
$0.11/piece
Released 2013


Front of box


Back of box

Look at this set!  For a small set it has some really cool little builds.  Hang ten, Olivia!
Let's go to the beach.

2013 Christmas Bauble LEGO Friends Puppy #850849

2013 Christmas Bauble Friends Puppy #850849, a photo by FriendsBricks on Flickr.

FriendsBricks November Building Challenge

 Car, boat, helicopter ... maybe a jetpack is all you need! Show us how you like to go from 
Point A to Point B the Friendly way.

Build your own Heartlake City vehicle -- perhaps a technical marvel that can go from city streets to Clear Spring Mountain terrain, or a stylish automobile to cruise by the Cafe & around the Lake. How it's powered is up to you: petrol, solar, wind, steam, or maybe human. Let your imagination 
take you (and possibly passengers) for a ride!

Post entry MOCs here and/or here.

Keep your motors running until November 30th.
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Creations built for this challenge!
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October's Building Challenge Creations

2014 LEGO Friends sets

2014 LEGO Friends sets: 

Heartlake News Van (41056)



Heartlake Horse Show (41057)




Stephanie's Beach House (41037)

Sunshine Ranch (41039)

Sunshine Harvest (41026)

Heartlake Juice Bar (41035)

Mia's Lemonade Stand (41027)











Emma's Lifeguard Stand (41028)









Stephanie's New Born Lamb (41029)












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