Jungle Rescue!
Soar with the Tiger Hot Air Balloon

Embark on a wildlife adventure with Emma and Andrea to rescue the baby tigers! A fun and action-packed set with 302 pieces.

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Set #41423

Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue

Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue is a charming and colorful set that captures the spirit of adventure.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for children aged 6-12 who enjoy creative play and animal rescue themes. ⏱ 2.5 hr build 🧩 302 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.8

Fans appreciate the vibrant colors and playful design of the hot air balloon, making it visually appealing. However, some find the set slightly overpriced for the piece count and the overall building experience relatively simple.

📝 Our Take

Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue is a charming and colorful set that captures the spirit of adventure. With its vibrant color scheme and engaging play features, it's a delightful addition to the LEGO Friends line. The hot air balloon design is whimsical and eye-catching, making it a standout piece.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and fans of the Friends theme. The build is relatively straightforward, making it accessible for beginners, and the play features provide hours of imaginative fun. It's also a great way to introduce children to the importance of wildlife conservation.

Skip this if you're looking for a more challenging build or a set with a higher piece count. While enjoyable, it's primarily geared towards younger builders. Consider the LEGO City Jungle Exploration Site 60161-1 for a more complex jungle-themed adventure.

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🧱 Building Experience

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302
Pieces
2.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Building the colorful hot air balloon with its detailed basket
  • Assembling the small jungle scene with hidden features
  • Creating the water fall
  • Using the net shooter to 'rescue' the tiger cub

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
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Investment Grade
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The Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue set, being a retired LEGO Friends set, has moderate investment potential. Its relatively low piece count and original retail price suggest limited appreciation. However, the Friends theme has a dedicated following, and well-maintained sets could see a modest increase in value over time. The set contains some unique parts and color combinations that may attract MOC builders, further supporting its potential as a collectible.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Friends sets, the Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue offers a unique combination of a hot air balloon and a jungle rescue theme. While sets like the Jungle Rescue Base 41424-1 offer a larger playset experience, this set provides a more focused and compact adventure. Its appeal lies in the colorful design and the engaging animal rescue scenario.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two LEGO Friends minifigures, Andrea and Emma, both dressed in appropriate attire for a jungle rescue mission. These minifigures are fairly common across the Friends theme, reducing their individual collectible value.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 116 unique parts • 287 total pieces

Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Swordleaf with Clip [Thick Open O Clip] Plant, Leaves 6 x...
Part #: 10884 Bright Green
Flag 2 x 2 Square, Flat Clip Edge [Thick Clips] Flag 2 x 2 Square...
Part #: 11055 White
Tile Special 2 x 2 Inverted Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 11203 White
Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom Bracket 5 x 2 x 1...
Part #: 11215 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 11458 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 13547 Reddish Brown
Animal, Big Cat Cub, Tiger with Bright Light Blue Eyes and Bright Pink Nose, Light Bluish Gray Markings Print Animal, Big Cat C...
Part #: 14734pr0003 White
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Medium Azure
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 15100 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thin Top without Reinforced Underside [New Version] Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 15254 Medium Nougat
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Reddish Brown
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Dark Red
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 White
Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2 Raised Brick Arch 1 x 8 ...
Part #: 16577 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round Half 3 x 6 with 1 x 2 Cutout Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 18646 Lime
Plate Round Half 3 x 6 with 1 x 2 Cutout Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 18646 Dark Azure
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Inverted [Inside Bow] Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 18653 Medium Nougat
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Inverted [Inside Bow] Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 18653 Reddish Brown
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 Reddish Brown
Equipment Baby Bottle with Handle Equipment Baby Bo...
Part #: 18855 Light Aqua
Panel 4 x 4 x 13 Curved Tapered with Clip at Each End Panel 4 x 4 x 13 ...
Part #: 18969 White
Panel 4 x 4 x 13 Curved Tapered with Clip at Each End Panel 4 x 4 x 13 ...
Part #: 18969 Dark Purple
Equipment Radio [Extended Handle, Expanded Speaker Grille] Equipment Radio [...
Part #: 19220 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Medium Azure
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Dark Pink
Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle Bar Holder with H...
Part #: 23443 Light Bluish Gray
Large Figure Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Axle Hole and Two Bar Holders Large Figure Weap...
Part #: 24122 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hollow Studs Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454b Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Green
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 14× Coral
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Pink
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Light Orange
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Medium Azure
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 White
Panel 3 x 4 x 6 Curved Top Panel 3 x 4 x 6 C...
Part #: 2571 Opal Trans-Light Blue
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Reddish Brown
Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni Tile 4 x 4 Curved...
Part #: 27507 Dark Purple
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Inverted Cutout and no stud Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 28192 Dark Bluish Gray
Insect, Spider with Elongated Tail Section Insect, Spider wi...
Part #: 29111 Medium Nougat
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Lime
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Light Aqua
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Dark Bluish Gray
Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...
Part #: 30153 Trans-Clear
Equipment Binoculars Equipment Binoculars
Part #: 30162 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Lime
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Medium Azure
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Medium Azure
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Green
Slope 18° 4 x 2 Slope 18° 4 x 2
Part #: 30363 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Medium Nougat
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Knob Wheel Technic Knob Wheel
Part #: 32072 Black
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Medium Azure
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 13× Bright Green
Animal, Frog Animal, Frog
Part #: 33320 Yellow
Animal, Bird, Feet Joined, Bright Light Orange Beak, Magenta Body, Orange Eyes Print Animal, Bird, Fee...
Part #: 35074pr0002 Magenta
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36841 Dark Orange
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Red
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Medium Azure
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Crown / Flower / Egg Shell Half Crown / Flower / ...
Part #: 39262 White
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 White
Tile 1 x 1 Heart Tile 1 x 1 Heart
Part #: 39739 Coral
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Turquoise
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Tan
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Neck / Branch / Trunk, Middle Section with Pin, Round Pin Hole Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 40378 Reddish Brown
Wedge 4 x 2 Left Wedge 4 x 2 Left
Part #: 41768 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 8 x 8 with Rounded End Plate 8 x 8 with ...
Part #: 41948 Lime
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Trunk / Tentacle / Tongue / Vine / Tree Branch (Short Tip) Animal Body Part ...
Part #: 43892 Dark Brown
Technic Axle 7 Technic Axle 7
Part #: 44294 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Yellow
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 48092 Medium Nougat
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 48092 Dark Pink
Animal, Turtle, Baby with Olive Green Hearts Animal, Turtle, B...
Part #: 49576pr0001 Yellowish Green
Equipment Medical Syringe with 2 Holes Equipment Medical...
Part #: 53020 Bright Light Blue
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Medium Azure
Panel 1 x 6 x 5 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 59349 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Reddish Brown
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Light Bluish Gray
Chain 16L [21 Links] Chain 16L [21 Links]
Part #: 60169 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475b Medium Nougat
Slope 18° 4 x 1 Slope 18° 4 x 1
Part #: 60477 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 Reddish Brown
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 60581 Tan
Window 1 x 4 x 3 without Shutter Tabs Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...
Part #: 60594 Tan
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Sticker Sheet for Set 41423-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 67379 [No Color/Any Color]
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal, Reinforced, Completely Round Studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 75937 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Bright Green
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Dark Orange
Bar 3L Bar 3L
Part #: 87994 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 2 x 2 with Grooves and Axle Hole Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 90258 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 6 x 8 Trap Door Frame Horizontal [Long Pin Holders] Plate Special 6 x...
Part #: 92107 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 Reddish Brown
Animal Body Part, Dog Bone [Short] Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 93160 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Opal Trans-Light Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Tree Stump, Wood Log Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0048 Reddish Brown
Arm Mechanical with Clip [Thick Support] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 98313 White
Technic Axle 4 with Centre Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 99008 Tan
The set features a good selection of plant elements in bright green and coral, useful for creating lush jungle scenes. The curved macaroni tiles in dark purple add a unique touch and could be valuable for MOC builders looking for interesting shapes and colors.

🛒 Where to Buy

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$21.00
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💎 Notable Parts

Coral Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals (14x) $2.80
Bright Green Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves (13x) $2.60
Dark Purple Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni (4x) $0.80
White Panel 4 x 4 x 13 Curved Tapered with Clip at Each End (4x) $1.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.40

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the jungle scene with more detailed foliage and animal habitats.
🚗 Rebuild the hot air balloon into a different type of flying machine.
🏙 Create a small village scene with jungle research outpost

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Bricks by ZIROTCA provides a positive review of the LEGO Friends Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue set, showcasing the unboxing and speed build. The channel highlights the set's features and building process in detail.

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Bricks by ZIROTCA provides a positive review of the LEGO Friends Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue set, showcasing the unboxing and speed build. The channel highlights the set's features and building process in detail.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Charts Inventory Statistics

116
Unique Parts
287
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1