The LEGO LEGO Friends Advent Calendar (41353) is a quick but satisfying build, clocking in at 500 pieces. Released in 2018 as part of the Friends Seasonal collection, it retails for $29.99.
Dollar for dollar at $0.060 per piece, this is one of the better deals in Friends.
For the price point, the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar delivers a clean Friends build that's easy to recommend.
Key Features
500 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
$0.060 per piece — Better value than the Friends average
Seasonal subtheme — A popular subcategory within Friends
From 2018 — Modern LEGO design and packaging quality
Theme Background
As a 2018 addition to Friends, part of the Seasonal subcollection, the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar slots into the more affordable side of Friends. Friends is consistently one of the top-performing LEGO themes, and at $29.99 this set is priced accordingly. The $0.060 price-per-piece makes it one of the stronger values in Friends right now.
Collectors following Friends specifically should note the Seasonal subtheme — it's a category that tends to draw attention and hold value, especially as sets in this tier age out of production.
Why This Set Is Special
100% above retail. Now trading at $59.99, up 100% from $29.99 RRP — a 10% annualized return over 7.2 years since retirement.
Top 10% value in Friends — At $0.060 per piece (#4 of 484), this is one of the best value-for-money sets in Friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
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