The LEGO® Group recently released official images of the summer 2020 Friends line. Images of these sets have circulated the internet for some time. I even reported on the box art a while back. However, these images are higher quality. Additionally, we now know Canadian pricing information. With the last round of photos, I also conducted some simple Instagram surveys to gauge AFOL interest. I included the results below.
41398 – Stephanie’s House (4+)
- Cost: $49.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 170
- Mini-dolls: 3
- Of Interest: one dog
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.29 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: not polled.
41421 – Baby Elephant Jungle Rescue
- Cost: $24.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 203
- Mini-dolls: 2
- Of Interest: one baby elephant
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.12 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 14% want this set, 86% do not.
41422 – Panda Jungle Tree House
- Cost: $39.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 265
- Mini-dolls: 2
- Of Interest: three baby pandas, one spider
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.15 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 20% want this set, 80% do not.
41423 – Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue
- Cost: $49.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 302
- Mini-dolls: 2
- Of Interest: two baby tigers, one bird, one spider
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.17 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 25% want this set, 75% do not.
41424 – Jungle Rescue Base
- Cost: $199.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 648
- Mini-dolls: 3
- Of Interest: Two elephants, two sloths, one turtle
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.19 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 33% want this set, 67% do not.
41425 – Olivia’s Flower Garden
- Cost: $13.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 92
- Mini-dolls: 1
- Of Interest: one gopher
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.15 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 10% want this set, 90% do not.
41426 – Heartlake City Park Cafe
- Cost: $24.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 224
- Mini-dolls: 2
- Of Interest: one squirrel
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.11 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 5% want this set, 95% do not.
41427 – Emma’s Fashion Shop
- Cost: $39.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 343
- Mini-dolls: 2
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.12 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 14% want this set, 86% do not.
41428 – Beach House
- Cost: $69.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 444
- Mini-dolls: 2
- Of Interest: one crab, one flamingo, one dolphin
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.16 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 23% want this set, 77% do not.
41429 – Heartlake City Airplane
- Cost: $99.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 574
- Mini-dolls: 3
- Of Interest: one dog
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.17 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 48% want this set, 52% do not.
41430 – Summer Fun Water Park
- Cost: $139.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 1001
- Mini-dolls: 4
- Of Interest: one flamingo, one seahorse, various little fish
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.14 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: 41% want this set, 59% do not.
41432 – Alpaca Mountain Jungle Rescue
- Cost: $79.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 512
- Mini-dolls: 2
- Of Interest: three alpacas, one bird
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.16 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: This set was not announced at the time.
41433 – Party Boat
- Cost: $109.99 CAD
- Brick Count: 640
- Mini-dolls: 3
- Cost-per-Brick: $0.17 (my average is $0.14/brick)
- Instagram Poll: This set was not announced at the time.
Summer 2020 Friends concluding thoughts…
Largely, I find this wave of sets unappealing. It seems that most AFOLs in the True North Bricks community agree based on the poll results. However, it is important to remember that this theme is not targeted at adults. I do think the new animals introduced in this wave are interesting. Additionally, I like the airplane. The realistic touches of the overheard storage bins and the bathroom are fun. The bright colors also make it look like a tropical vacation airliner that might compete with the City airplane also coming out this summer. However, many of these sets (airplane included) are not a very good value at full price. What are your thoughts on the summer 2020 Friends sets? Comment below or reach out on social media 🙂
Until next time,
-Tom
p.s. For more summer 2020 set coverage, click here.
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