Clean up Heartlake City!
With the Recycling Truck

Join Emma and River on their eco-friendly mission with this 259-piece LEGO Friends set from 2022!

🏛 Friends
Set #41712

Recycling Truck

The Recycling Truck is a charming and eco-friendly addition to the LEGO Friends lineup.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for children aged 6+ who enjoy the LEGO Friends theme and learning about recycling. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 259 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the set's focus on environmental themes and its bright, cheerful design. Some find the build relatively simple, but overall it's considered a fun and engaging set for younger LEGO enthusiasts.

📝 Our Take

The Recycling Truck is a charming and eco-friendly addition to the LEGO Friends lineup. This set cleverly incorporates bright colors and realistic features to teach kids about recycling in a fun, engaging way. The design is thoughtful, with separate bins for different materials and a functional tipping mechanism.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and fans of the Friends theme. The build is straightforward and accessible, making it a great introduction to more complex LEGO models. It also provides ample opportunity for imaginative play, encouraging kids to learn about environmental responsibility.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or advanced techniques. While enjoyable, this set is geared towards younger builders. Consider the LEGO City Great Vehicles sets for more complex vehicle models.

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🧱 Building Experience

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259
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Easy-to-follow instructions make it a great build for younger children.
  • Functional tipping mechanism adds a fun play feature.
  • Bright and cheerful color scheme captures the essence of the Friends theme.
  • Includes recycling bins and accessories for realistic play.

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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The Recycling Truck is a retired LEGO Friends set, making it potentially appealing to collectors of the theme. While not a particularly rare or exclusive set, its eco-friendly theme and bright colors could make it a desirable item for LEGO Friends enthusiasts. The set's relatively low piece count and original price point might limit its potential for significant appreciation, but it could still hold its value or see modest gains over time, especially if kept in pristine condition with the box.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Friends vehicles, the Recycling Truck stands out for its unique theme and educational value. While sets like the LEGO Friends Electric Car offer a similar focus on sustainability, the Recycling Truck specifically highlights the importance of recycling. It's a good choice for parents who want to teach their children about environmental responsibility through play.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two minifigures, Emma and River, both wearing safety jackets. These figures are standard LEGO Friends figures, widely available across multiple sets.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 76 unique parts • 239 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 41712-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10001502 [No Color/Any Color]
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 White
Sports Roller Skate Sports Roller Skate
Part #: 11253 Flat Silver
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Coral
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 14× Lime
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Vibrant Yellow
Panel 1 x 4 x 2 with Side Supports - Hollow Studs Panel 1 x 4 x 2 w...
Part #: 14718 12× White
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 White
Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square [Thick Open O Clip] Road Sign Clip-on...
Part #: 15210 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Tan
Plant, Cherries Plant, Cherries
Part #: 22667 Magenta
Plate Round Half 4 x 8 Plate Round Half ...
Part #: 22888 Tan
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 Medium Azure
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Medium Azure
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Medium Azure
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Lime
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Vibrant Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Lime
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Coral
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Medium Azure
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Coral
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Lime
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Vibrant Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Lime
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Vibrant Yellow
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Lime
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Coral
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Medium Azure
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Lime
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Lime
Tile 1 x 2 with Medium Blue Checklist print Tile 1 x 2 with M...
Part #: 3069bpr0304 White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b White
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32000 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 White
Technic Ball Joint Technic Ball Joint
Part #: 32474 Orange
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Bright Green
Plant, Banana Plant, Banana
Part #: 33085 Yellow
Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2, Thin Top Windscreen 2 x 6 ...
Part #: 35336 Trans-Clear
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Lime
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Lime
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Vibrant Yellow
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Coral
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 White
Equipment Brush / Push Broom Equipment Brush /...
Part #: 3836 Reddish Brown
Equipment Shovel [Rounded Handle End] Equipment Shovel ...
Part #: 3837 Flat Silver
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Trans-Clear
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b White
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 Medium Azure
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Blue
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 Dark Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Lime
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Vibrant Yellow
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Coral
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Orange
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 50745 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 6 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 4 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 52031 Lime
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Clear
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 White
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014b Coral
Equipment Hose Nozzle / Gun with Side String Hole Simplified Equipment Hose No...
Part #: 60849 Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Orange
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Lime
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Black
Plate Special 2 x 4 with Groove and Two Center Studs (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 65509 Tan
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder with Widened Center Pin Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 67688 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs on Side, 3 Support Walls on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 72132 White
Animal, Raccoon Sitting, With Dark Brown Markings print Animal, Raccoon S...
Part #: 77110pr0001 Dark Tan
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Orange
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Medium Azure
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Lime
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 87697 Black
Trash Can with 4 Cover Holders Trash Can with 4 ...
Part #: 92926 Vibrant Yellow
Trash Can with 4 Cover Holders Trash Can with 4 ...
Part #: 92926 Lime
Trash Can with 4 Cover Holders Trash Can with 4 ...
Part #: 92926 Coral
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and Central Divider Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 93095 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Green Plug on Bright Green Background print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0275 White
Panel 1 x 6 x 3 with Studs on Sides Panel 1 x 6 x 3 w...
Part #: 98280 Light Bluish Gray
The set contains a good selection of lime and medium azure pieces, which are useful for adding pops of color to MOCs. The curved slopes are also valuable for creating smooth, aerodynamic designs.

💎 Notable Parts

Lime Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] (14x) $1.40
White Panel 1 x 4 x 2 with Side Supports - Hollow Studs (12x) $1.20
Medium Azure Tile 1 x 4 with Groove (8x) $1.60
Black Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (5x) $1.50
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.70

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Garbage truck or other municipal vehicles
🏙 Expand the recycling center with additional sorting stations.
🌳 Create a composting or community garden scene.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

76
Unique Parts
239
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1