Lego Friends sets offer children lots of different ways for them to experience adventures in realistic play worlds. As one of the more popular Lego set offerings, Lego Friends encourages creativity, curiosity, confidence, and friendship. As 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the Lego Friends theme, Lego investors are looking into their 10th-anniversary Friends sets options.

Many changes have been made to the  Lego Friends theme over the years, making people wonder if the theme has now been discontinued. No, Lego Friends sets are not coming to an end. Although, more changes are coming to this popular Lego set. Because this particular Lego theme was specifically designed for girls, it is undergoing some necessary changes. To allow this theme to better fit in with today’s Lego enthusiasts, male characters will now be added to Lego Friends.

LEGO Friends

Launching in 2012, a group of five girls is the basis for this popular Lego theme that has turned out to be one of Legos best accomplishments. Andrea, Emma, Mia, Olivia, and Stephanie are the main characters, who live in Heartlake City. Each of the five characters has their own storyline, making it so every Lego enthusiast will relate with at least one character.

In 2021, Lego made the decision to eliminate gender bias by making sure that all Lego sets would now be made for children vs boys or girls.

Newly Added Male Additions:

• LEGO Friends Mini Figure Nate w/Lime Ski Vest
• LEGO Friends Mini Figure Robert
• LEGO Friends Mini Figure David w/Apple Apron
• LEGO Friends Mini Figure Dean
• LEGO Friends Mini Figure Julian Medium w/Lavender Vest
• LEGO Friends Mini Figure Marcel
• LEGO Friends Mini Figure Martin
• LEGO Friends Mini Figure Kevin
• LEGO Friends Mini Figure Zack w/Striped Shirt
• LEGO Friends Mini Figure Zack w/White Riding Pants
• LEGO Friends Minifigure River w/Dark Blueish Gray Jacket
• LEGO Friends Minifigure River w/Dark Purple Jacket
• LEGO Friends Minifigure Micro Doll Henry
• LEGO Friends Minifigure Micro Doll Kevin

2022 Lego Friends Sets

Over the years, Lego has made changes to the set, which are still ongoing and changing with the times. Lego began to disassociate the five friends with specific stereotypes, widening their audience. Lego is also focusing on how to offer Lego enthusiasts a wider range of topics. For example, in 2017 a winter-inspired Friends set was created. In 2018, the five friends each received a makeover, making them a lot more inclusive and diverse. In 2022, new friends set topics offered include animal rescue, wheelchair users, multicultural food festival, and guide dogs.

2022 Lego Friends Sets

• Pony Washing Stable (41696) – 60 pieces
• Heartlake City Pizzeria (41705) – 144 pieces
• Roller Disco Arcade (41708) – 642 pieces
• Surfer Beach Fun (41710) – 288 pieces
• Emma’s Art School (41711) – 844 pieces
• Recycling Truck (41712) – 259 pieces
• Pet Clinic (41695) – $19.99
• Turtle Protection Vehicle (41697) – $9.99
• Beach Glamping (41700) – $39.99
• Street Food Market (41701) – $49.99
• Canal Houseboat (41702) – $79.99
• Friendship Tree House (41703) – $79.99
• Main Street Building (41704) – $149.99
• Tree-Planting Vehicle (41707) – $29.99

5 Expensive Lego Friends Sets

Lego Friends continue to be popular throughout all of its changes over the years. There is now a total of 19 characters, of which seven are male. Out of the 28 mini-dolls, nine are male. The fact that these changes are being positively received by Lego enthusiasts tells us that this particular Lego set will be available for many more years to come.

The list below includes the top five most expensive Lego Friends sets.

1. LEGO Friends 41101 Heartlake Grand Hotel Building Kit – $389

Description: Heartlake Grand Hotel includes five mini-doll figures – Andrea, Nate, Olivia, Stephanie, and Susan (Susan and Nate are unique). The three-story hotel features a lobby, reception area, café, jazz bar, master bedroom, single bedroom, rooftop pool area, functioning elevator, outside dining area, fountain, and a black cab. Lobby includes a revolving door, chandelier, reception desk, cafe, jazz lounge, grand piano, saxophone, and microphone. Master bedroom features a double bed, vanity desk, and sliding balcony door.

Released: August 1, 2015

Original Price: $129.99

Return On Investment: 199.25%

2. LEGO Friends 3185: Summer Riding Camp – $398.90

Description: LEGO Friends Summer Riding Camp includes Emma, Stephanie, Ella, and instructor Theresa mini-doll figures. It features 2 two-story buildings that include a camp canteen, classroom, two bedrooms, bath house with toilet, horse staging area, and paddock. Friends can ride in a mini-bus with detachable trailer. Animals include a hedgehog and three colored horses. Accessories include a camera, storybook, riding helmets, croissants, salad, sausages, dining furniture, blackboard, three saddles, three bridles, pitchfork, whip, bonfire, marshmallows, cups, animal accessory set, and a flower accessory set.

Released: August 1, 2012

Original Price: $99.99

Return On Investment: 298.94%

3. LEGO Friends 41135 – Livis Popstar-Villa – $419.99

Description: This Lego Friends Livis Popstar set has an ultra-modern design that offers two stories, a luxurious outdoor pool area, an open-plan kitchen and living area, and a glass fireplace. Upper floor can be swiveled open. Lower floor features, upper floor features, garden area features, kitchen accessory elements, lifestyle accessory elements, and beauty accessory elements are all included. Includes Livi and Andrea mini-dolls plus Cookie the dog.

Released: 2016

Original Price: $49.99

Return On Investment: 740.15%

4. LEGO Friends Girls Heartlake Shopping Mall Kids Building Set | 41058 – $310

Description: Heartlake Shopping Mall includes four mini-doll figures – Stephanie, Emma, Sophie, and DJ, and Emma’s dog. Mall comes with a mall lobby, bridal shop, sports shop, food court, spa, photo booth, and accessories stand. Convertible car has an opening trunk for packages. Lots of accessories for each shop! Shops can be rearranged to change mall layout.

Released: August 1, 2014

Original Price: $109.99

Return On Investment: 181.84%

5. LEGO Friends Jungle Rescue Base Kids Play Building Set w/ Minifigures 41038 – Bathroom Hut Features Opening Door, Toilet, Washbasin and Outdoor Shower – $953.45

Description: LEGO Friends Jungle Rescue Base supports animal rescue missions. Features include living quarters, surveillance platform, bathroom hut, mobile medical station, and a rescue raft boat. Includes Andrea and Stephanie mini-doll figures and five animals – monkey, parrot, panda, chameleon, frog. Lots of accessories support hours of fun play – watchtower, telescope, flag, telescope, map, winch, rope, slide, cooking pots, binoculars, walkie-talkies, thermometer, syringe, spoon, feeding bottle, stethoscope, nurse’s hat, ice pack, more.

Released: 2014

Original Price: $59.99

Return On Investment: 1489.35%

Bottom Line

Lego Friends is one of Legos more popular selling themes. To put this in perspective, additional top-selling themes include Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Marvel. Strategic Lego investments are ideal for driving long-term growth. The reason why so many Lego investors are investing in Lego themes, as doing so tends to offer a higher return on investment.