We have already seen the upcoming Chinese New Year, Super Mario, Monkie Kid, Architecture, City, and Ninjago sets coming out on January 1. Today, we take a deeper look at the 2022 Friends sets. I am not an avid collector of the theme. However, there is one set here that has piqued even my interest. Take a moment to check out that Main Street Building set while you peruse these offerings. I can’t wait to hear everyone’s opinions on it.
PET CLINIC
- NAME: Pet Clinic
- SET #: 41695
- THEME: Friends
- COST: $24.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 111
- MINIDOLLS: 2
- RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.225 (expensive)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 56 bricks/fig (excellent fig count for a set this size)
TURTLE PROTECTION VEHICLE
- NAME: Turtle Protection Vehicle
- SET #: 41697
- THEME: Friends
- COST: $13.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 90
- MINIDOLLS: 2
- RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.155 (satisfactory value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 45 bricks/fig (excellent fig count for a set this size)
BEACH GLAMPING
- NAME: Beach Glamping
- SET #: 41700
- THEME: Friends
- COST: $49.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 380
- MINIDOLLS: 3
- RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.132 (good value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 127 bricks/fig (very good fig count for a set this size)
STREET FOOD MARKET
- NAME: Street Food Market
- SET #: 41701
- THEME: Friends
- COST: $64.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 592
- MINIDOLLS: 3
- RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.110 (very good value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 197 bricks/fig (satisfactory fig count for a set this size)
CANAL HOUSEBOAT
- NAME: Canal Houseboat
- SET #: 41702
- THEME: Friends
- COST: $99.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 737
- MINIDOLLS: 4
- RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.136 (average value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 184 bricks/fig (satisfactory fig count for a set this size)
FRIENDSHIP TREE HOUSE
- NAME: Friendship Tree House
- SET #: 41703
- THEME: Friends
- COST: $99.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1114
- MINIDOLLS: 4
- RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.090 (excellent value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 279 bricks/fig (not many figs for a set this size)
MAIN STREET BUILDING
- NAME: Main Street Building
- SET #: 41704
- THEME: Friends
- COST: $199.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1682
- MINIDOLLS: 7 + 1 child
- RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.119 (very good value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 224 bricks/fig (satisfactory fig count for a set this size)
TREE-PLANTING VEHICLE
- NAME: Tree-Planting Vehicle
- SET #: 41707
- THEME: Friends
- COST: $39.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 336
- MINIDOLLS: 2
- RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2022
- COST/BRICK: $0.119 (very good value)
- BRICK-TO-FIG RATIO: 168 bricks/fig (average fig count for a set this size)
Closing thoughts…
Even as someone who normally passes on Friends sets, I will admit that they often come with great accessories and hairpieces. I see some new ones in this selection. However, what interests me the most is the Main Street Building. That set has some MOC potential. I cannot remember seeing anything similar in the Friends line before. The last few waves of Friends releases have felt tired. Main Street Building seems like something a little more fresh. What do you think? Feel free to comment below or reach out on social media.
Until next time,
-Tom
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