How many minifigures does this set include?

Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue (41423) includes two minifigures.

Is there room in the basket for the tiger?

Yes, the basket is designed to hold both a minifigure and the rescued tiger cub together.

Does it combine with other Friends sets?

Yes, its colours and theme combine well with other LEGO Friends animal and jungle-themed sets.

Friends

Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue

Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue combines two LEGO Friends ideas that rarely appear together: animal rescue and ballooning. With 302 pieces and two minifigures, the set centres on a hot air balloon used to rescue a tiger cub from the jungle, making it more varied than either a standalone rescue station or a plain vehicle set.

Set number: 41423
Year: 2020
Pieces: 302
Minifigures: 2
Theme: Friends
Different parts: 138

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 138

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (20)

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

Minifigures 2

Andrea - Tan Jacket, Tan Skirt, Dark Brown Hair fig-0089034 pieces × 1
Emma - Tan Overall, Black Hair fig-0089084 pieces × 1

Description

A balloon at the centre

The hot air balloon and its basket form the centrepiece, with room enough for both a minifigure and the rescued tiger cub to fit together. At 302 pieces the set stays compact, but the balloon envelope and basket make for a visually striking model that stands apart from the more grounded vehicles found in other Friends sets. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly which pieces form the balloon, the basket and the surrounding jungle detail.

A jungle scene with an animal

Alongside the balloon, a small jungle setting houses the tiger element, a detail that tends to make animal-themed Friends sets popular with younger builders. Dark bluish grey, light bluish grey, white and reddish brown give the terrain pieces a natural look, while the balloon itself stands out in contrast, keeping it clearly the focal build. A fair share of the 138 unique parts goes toward these terrain and animal details.

Two minifigures for shared play

With two minifigures, the set works well for play sessions involving more than one child, with one person flying the balloon while the other manages the rescue on the ground. As part of the LEGO Friends range, it also combines readily with other animal-rescue or jungle sets to build out a larger scene. The parts list helps identify matching colours and pieces for exactly that kind of expansion before adding further sets.

Building and display

At 302 pieces, the balloon comes together in a manageable session, making it a good project to build alongside a younger fan without concentration running out partway through. Once finished, the balloon stands on its own thanks to a stable base, no extra stand required, and can be moved in and out of its jungle setting whenever you like. Anyone wanting to expand the scene can add a handful of terrain pieces from other sets to build out a larger jungle around it.

FAQ

How many minifigures does this set include?: Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue (41423) includes two minifigures.
Is there room in the basket for the tiger?: Yes, the basket is designed to hold both a minifigure and the rescued tiger cub together.
Does it combine with other Friends sets?: Yes, its colours and theme combine well with other LEGO Friends animal and jungle-themed sets.