Friends

Dog Rescue Bike

41738 is a Friends set built around a small act of animal rescue: a cargo bike with a trailer for carrying a dog, plus 2 minifigures. At 125 pieces with 76 unique parts, it packs in more detail than its size suggests. The cheerful yellow, lime and white colour scheme fits the Friends look.

Set number
41738
Year
2023
Pieces
125
Minifigures
2
Theme
Friends
Different parts
76
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 76

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (16)

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

Minifigures 2

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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Description

A bike, not a big rescue vehicle

Rather than a full-sized rescue vehicle, 41738 builds the story around a cargo bike towing a small trailer for a dog, which fits the Friends theme's habit of favouring neighbourhood-scale stories over large fleets of emergency vehicles. The two minifigures take on carer and helper roles and fit neatly onto the handlebars and trailer. What stands out is how much accessory gear comes with a set this size, from carrying equipment to care items, extending the scene well past the vehicle itself. For younger collectors, that's a plus, since small accessories like the carrier or collar stay easy to spot rather than getting lost among similar bricks.

High part variety for the size

With 76 unique parts across just 125 pieces, 41738 has one of the higher part-variety ratios for a set this small, noticeably ahead of many similarly sized sets. That shows up in details like the bike basket, trailer hitch and accessory pieces, each needing its own moulded shape rather than a basic brick. Yellow and lime give the bike its bright base colour, white adds contrast on the frame and trailer, and black rounds out technical parts such as wheels and handlebars. The full parts list on this page breaks down exactly which pieces go to the dog, the bike and the accessories. Compared with larger vehicle sets, the focus here sits clearly on small-scale detail rather than sheer size, visible in the carefully shaped bike frame.

Play value and collecting

For children, 41738 offers a small but complete play scene that combines well with other Friends sets into a larger animal-rescue setup. The low piece count keeps the build short enough for one sitting, while the included accessories keep it interesting after the initial build. It also works well as an addition to an existing Friends collection without dominating the shelf the way a much larger set would. Anyone hunting for a specific piece can track it down quickly using the parts list on this page. For younger children in particular, the short build time is an advantage, since the finished set is ready for open play quickly.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 41738 have?
The set has 125 pieces with 76 unique parts and includes 2 minifigures.
What role does the dog play in the set?
The dog is carried in the bike's trailer, matching the set's rescue theme.
What colours define the set?
Yellow and lime dominate the bike, white adds contrast, and black covers the technical parts.

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