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Set 41741 Dog Rescue Van
Friends

Dog Rescue Van

The Dog Rescue Van brings a bright yellow rescue vehicle to the LEGO® Friends range, built around helping dogs in need. Released in 2023, the set totals 300 pieces across 144 unique parts and comes with 2 minifigures, all built around a caring, animal-focused play theme.

Set number
41741
Year
2023
Pieces
300
Minifigures
2
Theme
Friends
Different parts
144
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 144

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 (22)

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.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A van built for storytelling

Rather than a static display model, this van is built with play in mind: doors and a loading area open up space for accessories and for acting out small rescue scenes. The scale stays compact, which keeps the whole build approachable for younger fans while still leaving room for a believable little vehicle. Because nothing about the design locks in a single storyline, it works equally well as a quick pretend rescue mission or as a recurring vehicle in a longer-running Friends story, making it flexible well beyond the initial build session.

Bright colours with a purpose

Yellow and bright light yellow dominate the bodywork, giving the van an unmistakable rescue-vehicle look, while light bluish grey and white handle bumpers, windows and smaller fittings. The warm, friendly palette fits the wider LEGO® Friends style, which leans towards approachable, everyday settings rather than heavy technical detail. Because the colour scheme stays consistent and clear, the finished van reads well from a distance, and the parts list on this page makes it easy to see exactly how those four colours are distributed across all 300 pieces.

144 parts for a 300-piece set

A ratio of 144 unique parts to 300 pieces overall points to a fair amount of variety for a set this size, rather than long repeated runs of identical bricks. That usually means a build with more changes of pace, plus a wider stock of shapes left over afterwards for custom creations. Builders who enjoy repurposing pieces once the main model is finished will find good material here. Every element is listed individually in the parts list on this page, which is useful for checking a specific shape or replacing anything that goes missing.

Who this set suits

This is a good fit for anyone who enjoys the LEGO® Friends line and likes vehicles with a caring, story-driven angle rather than pure speed or combat play. The two minifigures give the scene two characters straight away, useful for acting out a rescue from arrival to care on site. Its size and colour scheme also make it easy to combine with other Friends sets built around animals, making it a natural addition to a larger themed collection rather than a strictly standalone build.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures come with the Dog Rescue Van?
The set includes 300 pieces, made up of 144 unique parts, along with 2 minifigures.
What colours make up the van?
The bodywork is mainly yellow and bright light yellow, with light bluish grey and white used for windows and smaller details.
Does it work well alongside other LEGO® Friends sets?
Yes, its colour scheme and animal-rescue theme combine naturally with other Friends sets built around pets and care.

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