How many pieces does set 42601 have?

Hamster Playground has 167 pieces, including 76 unique part types.

How many minifigures are included?

The set includes 2 minifigures.

What colours dominate the set?

Yellow and Bright Light Orange form the play area, with Reddish Brown and Medium Nougat as accents.

Friends

Hamster Playground

Small pets get their own play space in set 42601, a compact hamster playground with climbing and enrichment pieces. Across 167 pieces and 2 minifigures, the build centres entirely on caring for a small companion animal.

Set number: 42601
Year: 2024
Pieces: 167
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)

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

Spare parts (10)

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

Minifigures 2

Jamila fig-0057684 pieces × 1
Zac - White Top, White Pants fig-0132964 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.

Making Lego42601“Hamster Playground” into a tree house 156 pieces by barryxu119

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A play space sized for a small pet

The build centres on a compact play landscape for a hamster, with climbing tunnels, a wheel and other fittings typical of a real small-pet enclosure. Yellow and Bright Light Orange give the set a warm, toy-like colour scheme, while Reddish Brown and Medium Nougat bring in more natural wood and bedding tones. At 167 pieces, the set stays small enough for a quick build, keeping the focus firmly on pet care rather than a large surrounding structure. The layout also leaves enough open space that the whole play area reads clearly even from a short distance.

76 unique parts in a small set

76 of the 167 pieces are distinct part types, a fairly high ratio for the set's size, driven by the many small accessories a hamster enclosure needs, from climbing frame sections to feeding and furnishing pieces. Anyone hunting specific brown or orange tones for their own small-pet or nature builds will find every colour and shape listed individually in the full parts list on this page, useful before buying spares or trading duplicates.

Two minifigures taking care of the pet

The 2 included minifigures take on the role of carers, and combine well with other Friends animal sets to build a wider small-pet collection. The caring, pet-focused premise appeals particularly to children interested in animals who are not yet ready for larger farm or zoo-scale sets. Small props such as a climbing tunnel or toy piece leave room for open-ended play around everyday pet-care routines rather than one fixed scene. That balance of care and play keeps the scene grounded in a believable daily routine rather than a single fixed moment.

A fit alongside other pet-themed sets

Available since 2024, 42601 sits well next to other current Friends pet sets, such as cat or dog care builds, and can be displayed alongside them without any thematic mismatch. The warm yellow and brown tones suit naturalistic scenes and blend easily with accessories from other animal sets. For collectors who already own several pet-themed sets, it is a compact addition that does not require a new colour scheme.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 42601 have?: Hamster Playground has 167 pieces, including 76 unique part types.
How many minifigures are included?: The set includes 2 minifigures.
What colours dominate the set?: Yellow and Bright Light Orange form the play area, with Reddish Brown and Medium Nougat as accents.

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