LEGO dropped the Hair Salon (41743) in 2023 as part of the Friends Heartlake City collection — a fun, focused build at 401 pieces with a retail price of $39.99. It comes packed with 3 minifigs — always a nice bonus for collectors.
At $0.100 per piece, the value here is reasonable — right in line with what you'd expect from Friends.
The Hair Salon is a solid entry in the Friends range — nothing flashy, but well-built and fun.
Key Features
401 pieces — Quick, focused build that's fun without the time commitment
3 minifigures — Collectible characters from Friends
$0.100 per piece — Better value than the Friends average
Heartlake City subtheme — A popular subcategory within Friends
2023 release — Part of LEGO's modern era with strong design standards
Theme Background
LEGO's Friends theme is a powerhouse in the LEGO lineup with serious collector following, and the Hair Salon is a 2023 release that lands in a great entry point into the Friends theme at $39.99. Price-per-piece comes in at $0.100, which is reasonable for what Friends typically runs.
Within Friends, the Heartlake City sets have carved out their own niche. If you're tracking Friends for investment or just collecting, the Heartlake City releases are usually among the more interesting ones to watch.
Why This Set Is Special
Strong part-out value at 1.8x. Parts are worth $71.22 vs $39.99 retail (1.8x ratio). Theme average is 1.6x.
Frequently Asked Questions
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