How many minifigures come with set 41749?

The set includes 3 minifigures, enough for a small newsroom or reporting scene.

446 pieces across 193 distinct part types make this a medium-sized Friends vehicle set.

Does it match other Friends sets?

Yes, the colours and scale follow the current Friends range, so the van combines well with other Heartlake City scenes.

Friends

Newsroom Van

Set 41749 builds a reporting vehicle for the Friends group from Heartlake City, kitted out for quick news assignments. With 446 pieces and 3 minifigures, it forms a scene built around the vehicle and teamwork. This page lists every part included in the set.

Set number: 41749
Year: 2023
Pieces: 446
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Friends
Different parts: 193

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 193

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 (25)

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

Minifigures 3

Peter - Lime Shirt, Sand Blue Pants fig-0132753 pieces × 1
Aliya - Lavender Top, Yellow Skirt fig-0139004 pieces × 1
Darrel fig-0139024 pieces × 1

Alternative models

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

All 3 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A vehicle built for reporting

The Newsroom Van is designed as a mobile reporting vehicle that lets the Friends characters head off to events around Heartlake City at short notice. Rather than a fixed building, the vehicle itself is the focus here, backed up by gear that supports typical reporting scenes. At 446 pieces, the build stays compact enough for an afternoon session, while still packing in enough detail that the van reads as more than a simple toy car and works well as a standalone set.

Three minifigures, one small team

With 3 minifigures, the set plays out as a small newsroom scene, say a reporter in front of the camera with colleagues working behind the scenes. The modest figure count means every role in the scene is easy to place rather than getting lost in a larger group. For kids who enjoy acting out stories about jobs and teamwork, the set offers more than just a vehicle to drive around, giving them a small starting point for their own scenes and dialogue.

Light grey, white and lime colour scheme

The colour palette of white, light bluish grey, lime and medium lavender feels fresh and current, in keeping with the newer Friends range. White and light grey likely form the van's bodywork, while lime and lavender show up as accent colours on logo panels, windows or accessories. That combination is a clear departure from classic emergency vehicles in red or blue, fitting instead with the friendly, everyday style of the range.

193 parts for vehicle and gear

With 193 distinct part types packed into the 446 pieces, there's plenty of variety, from bodywork pieces and windows to the figures' equipment. The parts list on this page breaks down every element individually, so you can see exactly which pieces go towards building the van and which are gear or figure accessories. That's especially handy if a piece goes missing or you're hunting for particular shapes for your own custom builds.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with set 41749?: The set includes 3 minifigures, enough for a small newsroom or reporting scene.
How big is this set?: 446 pieces across 193 distinct part types make this a medium-sized Friends vehicle set.
Does it match other Friends sets?: Yes, the colours and scale follow the current Friends range, so the van combines well with other Heartlake City scenes.