Let's go Camping!
River Camping Adventure awaits!

Create your own nature adventure with Nova and Paisley. Build a campfire, toast marshmallows, and watch out for that mischievous beaver!

🏛 Friends
Set #40694

River Camping Adventure

River Camping Adventure is a delightful little set packed with charm.

🏆 Best For: Younger LEGO fans, Friends theme enthusiasts ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 182 pcs 🎂 Ages 6+
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the set's cute design and vibrant colors, making it a fun and engaging build for younger children. Some feel the set is a bit small for the price, but overall, it's considered a worthwhile addition to the Friends collection.

Best Price
$19.99
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📝 Our Take

River Camping Adventure is a delightful little set packed with charm. The vibrant colors, cute beaver, and focus on outdoor activities make it an appealing addition to the Friends theme.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and those who enjoy the Friends theme. It's a quick and easy build, making it ideal for beginners, and the play features offer plenty of opportunities for imaginative storytelling.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or a large display piece. Consider a larger Friends set like the Friendship Tree House for a more complex experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
182
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
📏
14cm × 14cm × 8cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques
  • Focus on creating a cozy campsite atmosphere
  • Incorporation of nature elements like plants and mushrooms
  • Fun play features like a campfire and a tipping flagpole

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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The River Camping Adventure set likely has moderate investment potential. As a smaller Friends set, it benefits from the theme's consistent popularity and appeal to a younger audience. Its relatively low piece count and readily available status may limit significant appreciation in the short term. However, unique elements and the overall charm of the set could make it a worthwhile long-term investment, especially if the Friends theme continues to thrive. The beaver figure adds to the set's appeal, potentially increasing its value among collectors seeking complete Friends collections.

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📖 About This Set

The LEGO® Friends River Camping Adventure (40694) playset toy is packed with stories for girls and boys aged 6+. The set comes with 2 mini-dolls, a beaver figure and lots of accessories. Kids can role-play adventures with Nova and Paisley as they hunt for bugs, toast marshmallows on the campfire and collect water and mushrooms to make a stew. Will they spot the beaver before it chews on the camp flagpole and knocks it over?

  • A camping playset for kids – The LEGO® Friends River Camping Adventure building set for girls and boys aged 6+ comes with 2 mini-dolls, a beaver figure, a tent and campsite accessories
  • Creative play – Kids become part of the story as they join the characters on a bug hunt, toast marshmallows, make a stew and relax inside the tent, which has fold-down sides for easy access
  • Mark the changing seasons – The set includes 2 colors of tree foliage so kids can celebrate the different seasons at the campsite
  • 2 mini-dolls – This set comes with friends Nova and Paisley, who are dressed in their camping outfits, plus a beaver character who chews on the camp flagpole to knock it over
  • Creative play accessories – Campsite accessories include a flag, firefly jar, cooking pot, bowls, spoons, 5 mushrooms, 2 fireflies, a ladybug and a beetle
  • Measurements – 182-piece LEGO® toy set with main model measuring over 3 in. (8 cm) high, 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide and 5.5 in. (14 cm) deep

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Friends sets, the River Camping Adventure offers a smaller, more focused play experience. It's a good alternative to larger, more complex sets like the Friendship Tree House if you're looking for something quick and easy to build. However, if you prefer a more elaborate build and more minifigures, the larger sets may be a better choice.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two mini-doll figures, Nova and Paisley, in their Adventure Camp outfits. These figures are unique to the 2024 Friends sets and add to the playability of the set.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 64 unique parts • 165 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 40694-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10109768 [No Color/Any Color]
Plate Round 6 x 6 with Hole Plate Round 6 x 6...
Part #: 11213 Medium Nougat
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner Wedge Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 13548 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 3 [Gothic] Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 13965 Reddish Brown
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Dark Azure
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Azure
Slope 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Inside Stud Holder Slope 45° 2 x 1 T...
Part #: 15571 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Bright Green
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Flower with 5 Pointed Petals and Pin Plant, Flower wit...
Part #: 18853 Bright Pink
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Black
Brick Round 1.5 x 1.5 Dome Top [Plain] Brick Round 1.5 x...
Part #: 20952 Reddish Orange
Brick Round 1.5 x 1.5 Dome Top [Plain] Brick Round 1.5 x...
Part #: 20952 Tan
Brick Round 1.5 x 1.5 Dome Top [Plain] Brick Round 1.5 x...
Part #: 20952 Magenta
Large Figure Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Axle Hole and Two Bar Holders Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 24122 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Yellow
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Orange
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Bright Green
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Yellow
Minifig Head (No Face), Fire Flies, Sticks, Leaves print Minifig Head (No ...
Part #: 28621pr4338 Trans-Clear
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 Inverted Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 30099 Reddish Brown
Box / Crate with Handholds 3 x 4 x 1 2/3 Box / Crate with ...
Part #: 30150 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Orange
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Dark Azure
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Orange
Slope 45° 2 x 4 Slope 45° 2 x 4
Part #: 3037 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Orange
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b White
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Lime
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Yellow
Equipment Dish / Bowl [Plain] Equipment Dish / ...
Part #: 34172 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Dark Tan
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 3563 Dark Orange
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 3563 Dark Turquoise
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Reddish Orange
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Tan
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 3941 Reddish Brown
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b Dark Orange
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 Green
Plate 8 x 8 with Rounded End Plate 8 x 8 with ...
Part #: 41948 Green
Plate 8 x 8 with Rounded End Plate 8 x 8 with ...
Part #: 41948 Medium Nougat
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Equipment Pot / Cauldron 3 x 3 x 1 & 3/4 with Handles Equipment Pot / C...
Part #: 4341 Black
Plant, Flower, Minifig Accessory with 7 Thick Petals and Pin, Center Ring Plant, Flower, Mi...
Part #: 4367 Bright Light Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Medium Nougat
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Reddish Orange
Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 49307 Reddish Brown
Plant, Leaves Stacked 4 x 5 x 1 2/3 Plant, Leaves Sta...
Part #: 5058 Bright Light Orange
Plant, Leaves Stacked 4 x 5 x 1 2/3 Plant, Leaves Sta...
Part #: 5058 Bright Green
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Orange
Animal, Beaver, Sitting with White Teeth, Nougat Nose, Eyes print Animal, Beaver, S...
Part #: 5553pr0001 Reddish Brown
Flag 2 x 4 Triangle Flag 2 x 4 Triangle
Part #: 5555 Tan
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Tan
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Tan
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 White
Bar, Angled with 1 x 1 Round Plate / Stud on End Bar, Angled with ...
Part #: 65578 Medium Nougat
Slope 8 x 5 x 2/3 with 2 x 6 Studs Slope 8 x 5 x 2/3...
Part #: 75539 Orange
Brick Curved 2 x 1 with Inverted Cutout Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 78666 Reddish Brown
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Bar on Underside - Long Space Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 79194 Black
Equipment Cutlery - Spoon, Flat Bottom Equipment Cutlery...
Part #: 80179 Flat Silver
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 1 Center Stud on 1 Side, Bottom Stud Holder Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 86876 Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Azure
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Olive Green
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 Tan
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and Central Divider Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 93095 Bright Light Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Dark Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Coral
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Dark Turquoise Beetle print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0405 Trans-Clear
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Ladybug / Ladybird Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr9989 Red
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 99563 White
The set features a good selection of plant elements in lime and yellow, useful for adding detail to nature-themed builds. The reddish-brown curved bricks and plates are also versatile for creating organic shapes and structures.

💎 Notable Parts

Lime Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves (8x) $1.60
Reddish Orange Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] (6x) $0.90
Yellow Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves (6x) $1.20
Reddish Brown Brick Curved 2 x 1 with Inverted Cutout (5x) $0.75
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.45

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the campsite with a larger river and more detailed foliage.
🏙 Create a small park scene with the camping elements.
🚗 Design a small off-road vehicle for the campers.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

64
Unique Parts
165
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1