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Set 41040 Friends Advent Calendar 2014
Friends

LEGO® Friends Advent Calendar 2014

This 2014 Friends Advent Calendar packs the run-up to Christmas into 24 small daily builds set in the Heartlake world. Across 244 pieces and 125 distinct parts, it includes 2 minifigures alongside a run of small models and accessories.

Set number
41040
Year
2014
Pieces
244
Minifigures
2
Theme
Friends
Different parts
125
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 125

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (22)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 2

Description

Twenty-four small daily builds

Rather than one large model, this set is split into 24 separate surprises, typically wintery scenes, decorative pieces and everyday objects from the Friends world. With 244 pieces spread across those doors, each day's build stays deliberately small, better suited to a few quick minutes than a long building session. That format fits the countdown-to-Christmas idea well, giving a fresh, manageable project every day of December. That rhythm suits an advent calendar well, where the appeal lies less in one large model and more in the daily repetition running up to Christmas Eve.

High part variety for the size

125 distinct parts out of 244 total pieces is a high ratio for a set this size, which lines up with the many small, different mini-builds hidden behind the doors. Instead of a few basic shapes repeated often, the set leans on many specific pieces suited to decorative details, small furniture and seasonal props. Anyone after small accessory pieces for other Friends sets, or for their own miniature scenes, will find a dense selection here. That variety also makes the calendar worth a look for more experienced builders who enjoy working with unusual, less common pieces.

A white, red and pink colour scheme

White, red, bright light orange and bright pink dominate the parts list, a combination that works for winter and festive scenes while still fitting the generally bright, friendly Friends colour palette. That sets this calendar apart from the greyer or more muted advent calendars in other LEGO themes. Builders after pink or red elements for their own projects will find this set a useful source. Owners of other Friends sets can drop these colours straight into existing builds without much trouble.

Two minifigures tying it together

Two minifigures run through the daily builds, giving the 24 small scenes behind the doors a sense of continuity rather than feeling like a pile of unrelated pieces. By the end of December, the result is a collection of small winter models that can be displayed together or separately. The full parts list on this page sets out exactly which colours and shapes are included. The figures can also carry on into other Friends scenes after 24 December, so the calendar stays useful once the countdown ends.

FAQ

How many pieces does the 2014 Friends Advent Calendar (41040) have?
It has 244 pieces across 125 distinct parts, spread over 24 doors.
Does it include any minifigures?
Yes, 2 minifigures accompany the daily mini-builds through the calendar.
What colours stand out in the set?
White, red, bright light orange and bright pink give the calendar its winter-meets-Friends colour scheme.

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