How many minifigures come with this set?

Four minifigures are included, sharing the vehicle and equipment for the mission.

What colours and how many pieces does the set have?

It has 514 pieces in 174 different shapes, mostly in white, dark bluish grey, dark purple and tan. The exact list is above on this page.

Does it fit with other Friends sets?

Yes, it can be combined with other Friends vehicles and figures, though its colour scheme gives it a more technical, standalone feel.

Friends

Space Research Rover

The Space Research Rover (42602) brings a four-person space crew and an exploration vehicle into the LEGO® Friends range. Across 514 pieces, the set combines a vehicle, equipment and figure play. Its colour scheme of white, dark bluish grey, dark purple and tan stands out from the usual pastel Friends palette.

Set number: 42602
Year: 2024
Pieces: 514
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Friends
Different parts: 174

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 174

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 (21)

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

Minifigures 4

Olivia - Adult, Spacesuit fig-0047994 pieces × 1
William, Adult, Lavender Space Suit fig-0148434 pieces × 1
Alien, Medium Azure, Large fig-0148443 pieces × 2

Description

A four-person crew for one mission

With four minifigures, this set carries more characters than many sets of similar size, giving a small team to share the jobs around the vehicle, base and gear rather than relying on a single figure. That opens up more play options than a one- or two-figure set, from swapping who drives to who handles the research equipment. Anyone who likes telling stories with several characters at once gets the full cast straight away, without needing to combine several sets first. It also gives play sessions more staying power, since four different roles keep the story going longer than a single-figure crew usually would.

An unusual colour choice for a rover

Instead of the pastel tones Friends sets are known for, this build leans on white, dark bluish grey, dark purple and tan, a combination that reads more technical and terrain-ready than domestic. Of the 514 pieces, 174 are unique shapes, enough to add detail to the wheels, antenna and equipment attached to the rover. That mix of parts also makes them useful for other builds in similar tones, such as vehicles or terrain pieces elsewhere in a collection. The full colour and part breakdown is in the parts list above. It is a noticeably more grown-up palette than most Friends sets, closer to a dedicated space theme.

Build time and play value

At just over 500 pieces, the rover sits in the middle of the Friends size range, manageable in an afternoon while still substantial enough for a vehicle with supporting gear rather than a small standalone build. Having the rover, four minifigures and accessories together means play can start right after building, with no extra sets required. For anyone drawn to space and research themes but not the brighter street scenes typical of Friends, this is one of the more distinctive options in the range. The rover also stores neatly once play is finished, since the compact base keeps the vehicle and its equipment together as one unit.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with this set?: Four minifigures are included, sharing the vehicle and equipment for the mission.
What colours and how many pieces does the set have?: It has 514 pieces in 174 different shapes, mostly in white, dark bluish grey, dark purple and tan. The exact list is above on this page.
Does it fit with other Friends sets?: Yes, it can be combined with other Friends vehicles and figures, though its colour scheme gives it a more technical, standalone feel.