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Build your own Panda Sanctuary

Create heartwarming stories with 243 pieces, featuring a tree house, ATV, and adorable panda family!

🏛 Friends
Set #42648

Panda Sanctuary Animal Care

The Panda Sanctuary Animal Care set is an adorable addition to the Friends lineup.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for children aged 6-12 who enjoy animal-themed play sets. ⏱ 2.0 hr build 🧩 243 pcs 🎂 Ages 7+
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the set's adorable panda figures and engaging play features, making it a hit with younger builders. Some note that the build is relatively simple, but the overall design and theme are well-executed.

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$29.99
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📝 Our Take

The Panda Sanctuary Animal Care set is an adorable addition to the Friends lineup. This set perfectly captures the charm of caring for pandas, with detailed habitats and cute accessories that bring the scene to life.

This set is perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts and animal lovers. The build is straightforward, providing an enjoyable experience without being overly challenging, and the play features are excellent for imaginative scenarios.

Skip this if you're looking for a highly complex build or a massive display piece. Consider larger LEGO Friends sets like the Friendship Tree House for a more extensive building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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243
Pieces
2.0h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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15cm × 17cm × 16cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Easy-to-follow instructions suitable for younger builders
  • Incorporates modular elements for customizable layouts
  • Includes fun play features like feeding stations and climbing structures
  • Focuses on creating a realistic animal habitat

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
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Investment Grade
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The Panda Sanctuary Animal Care set has moderate investment potential. As a part of the LEGO Friends theme, it benefits from the theme's consistent popularity, especially among younger builders. The set's relatively low piece count and price point make it accessible, but also suggest limited appreciation potential compared to larger, more complex sets. The inclusion of unique panda figures could add to its value over time, particularly if they are exclusive to this set or see limited release. However, the set's mass-market appeal means it's unlikely to become a highly sought-after collector's item.

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📖 About This Set

Discover a fun kids’ building set gift that’s packed with panda power! The LEGO® Friends Panda Sanctuary Animal Care (42648) set for girls, boys and animal-lovers aged 7 and up lets kids create their own panda rescue stories. The set comes with a buildable tree house and ATV, 2 minidoll characters and 3 panda figures to inspire creative pretend play.

Get ready for paw-some playtimes as kids tell the story of Autumn and Liann, who are helping out at the panda sanctuary. The set comes with lots of accessories, including a weighing scale and grooming tools. This set is also full of humorous details – let the pandas whoosh down the slide into the water or enjoy a ride on the swing. The ATV is perfect for transporting the pandas’ favorite bamboo snacks. When the pandas take a nap in their cave, the friends climb the ladder into the tree house where there’s a desk and 2 beds. This set lets kids explore friendship themes while boosting their social development through nurture play.

  • Panda toy building set – This Panda Sanctuary Animal Care set for girls, boys and young nature-lovers aged 7 years old and up comes with 2 minidolls, 3 panda figures and accessories for pretend play
  • Tree house playset with ATV toy – The set comes with a buildable tree house, which is home to the panda sanctuary, plus an ATV to transport food and supplies to care for the animals
  • 2 minidolls and 3 panda figures – This set tells the story of Autumn and Liann as they care for the mommy panda and her 2 babies, giving little animal-lovers plenty of inspiration for nurturing play
  • Animal toy with accessories – Discover heaps of accessories to fuel creative storytelling, including a scale, brush, poop element, shovel, solar panel, lantern, phone, pen, bamboo, an apple and more
  • A birthday gift for kids – This set makes a fun birthday gift or anytime treat for kids who love animal toys or for young nature-lovers who enjoy pretend play and friendship stories
  • Online show – Inspire more creative-play ideas with other sets (sold separately) and the LEGO® Friends: The Next Chapter online show, where kids can get to know the characters of Heartlake City
  • Let’s tell a friendship story – The LEGO® Friends range of building sets lets kids explore different friendship moments, with lots of opportunities to create their own imaginative adventures
  • Measurements – 243-piece set with a main model measuring over 6 in. (15 cm) high, 7 in. (17 cm) wide and 6.5 in. (16 cm) deep

Compare Similar Sets

This set is comparable to other LEGO Friends animal-themed sets in the same price range. It offers a similar building experience and play value. However, if you're looking for a more challenging build or a larger display piece, you might consider other LEGO Friends sets like the Friendship Tree House or the Grand Hotel. This set stands out with its focus on panda conservation, making it an appealing choice for animal lovers.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two minifigures, Liann and Autumn, both in unique outfits that are exclusive to this set. Liann's panda-themed shirt adds a playful touch, enhancing the set's appeal.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 102 unique parts • 235 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 42648-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10112473 [No Color/Any Color]
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Swordleaf with Clip [Thick Open O Clip] Plant, Leaves 6 x...
Part #: 10884 Bright Green
Animal, Panda, Adult with Bright Blue Eyes print Animal, Panda, Ad...
Part #: 111383pat0001pr0001 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Tan
Animal, Panda, Baby, Sitting with Closed Mouth, Sand Green Eyes print Animal, Panda, Ba...
Part #: 112407pr0001 White
Animal, Panda, Baby, Sitting with Open Mouth, Bright Light Blue Eyes print Animal, Panda, Ba...
Part #: 112407pr0002 White
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 3 [Gothic] Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...
Part #: 13965 Medium Nougat
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 White
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 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 White
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Bright Light Orange
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 Bright Green
Equipment Baby Bottle with Handle Equipment Baby Bo...
Part #: 18855 Light Aqua
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Green
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 White
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and 2 Sides Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 23969 Trans-Light Blue
Book Cover [Plain] Book Cover [Plain]
Part #: 24093 White
Plant, Leaves 6 x 5 Plant, Leaves 6 x 5
Part #: 2417 Bright Green
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Coral
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Trans-Yellow
Tile 4 x 4 Curved, Macaroni Tile 4 x 4 Curved...
Part #: 27507 Bright Light Orange
Container Box 2 x 2 x 1 Reinforced Bottom Container Box 2 x...
Part #: 2821 Medium Nougat
Slide Curved Left 90° Slide Curved Left...
Part #: 28387 Medium Azure
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Tan
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
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Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Medium Azure
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Medium Nougat
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Bright Light Orange
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
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Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
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Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
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Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Light Orange
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Open O Clip] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30237b Reddish Brown
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Tan
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Tan
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Lime
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Medium Nougat
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 Dark Purple
Wedge Plate 8 x 8 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 8 x 8...
Part #: 30504 Lime
Plate Round Corner 4 x 4 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30565 Medium Azure
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Light Blue
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Green
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 2 with Smart Phone, Texting print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0204 Orange
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Reddish Brown
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Green
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 1 Double with 1 x 2 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 32802 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Light Bluish Gray
Plant, Apple Plant, Apple
Part #: 33051 Red
Plant, Carrot Top Plant, Carrot Top
Part #: 33183 Lime
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Pen with Tip and Cap Pearl Dark Grey Print Equipment Pen wit...
Part #: 35809pat0003 Flat Silver
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Inverted Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36840 Tan
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Reddish Brown
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Medium Azure
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Bright Light Orange
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Tan
Equipment Shovel [Rounded Handle End] Equipment Shovel ...
Part #: 3837 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Hairbrush Short Handle [10mm] Equipment Hairbru...
Part #: 3852b Medium Azure
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a White
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Reddish Brown
Mudguard 2 x 4 with Molded Headlights Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...
Part #: 44674 Coral
Helmet, Sports, with Vent Holes [Plain] Helmet, Sports, w...
Part #: 46303 Dark Azure
Brick Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni Wide with 3 Studs Brick Round Corne...
Part #: 48092 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Tan
Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 49307 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 Swirled Top / Poo Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 53119 Reddish Brown
Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Round Clips] Bar 7 x 3 with Do...
Part #: 5630 Medium Nougat
Plant, Flower, Peony Rose with 2 Layers Plant, Flower, Pe...
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Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
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Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 Plate Round Corne...
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Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014b Light Bluish Gray
Slope 18° 4 x 1 Slope 18° 4 x 1
Part #: 60477 Tan
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 60581 Tan
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Flat Front Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...
Part #: 60593 Tan
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 2 Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 60596 Dark Orange
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 3 Flat Front Glass for Window ...
Part #: 60602 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Tan
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 10× Lime
Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2
Part #: 6182 Tan
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips without Tab between Clips Tile Special 2 x ...
Part #: 65886 Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Bright Light Orange
Plate Special Swing 6 x 2 x 5 1/3 Plate Special Swi...
Part #: 67075 Coral
Tile Round 3 x 3 Tile Round 3 x 3
Part #: 67095 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders with Cross (+) Slots on Pins Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 67687 Black
Plant, Round 3 x 3 - 3 Leaves Plant, Round 3 x ...
Part #: 7264 Bright Green
Window Round 3 x 3 x 2 Window Round 3 x ...
Part #: 73878 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 3 Rounded with 3 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 77850 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Bar on Underside - Long Space Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 79194 Black
Plate 10 x 10 with Rounded End Plate 10 x 10 wit...
Part #: 80031 Lime
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Medium Azure Scale / Speedometer, Red Dial print Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984pr0045 White
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Medium Azure
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Bright Pink
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 87552 Reddish Brown
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 87697 Black
Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2
Part #: 88292 Reddish Brown
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 Reddish Brown
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Light Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Ladybug print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0429 Trans-Clear
Handlebars with Angular Handles Handlebars with A...
Part #: 98397 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Black
This set offers a good selection of reddish-brown and green elements, useful for creating natural environments. The inclusion of Medium Nougat Palisade bricks is great for MOC builders looking to add texture to their builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Medium Nougat Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (9x) $1.35
Bright Green Plant, Round 3 x 3 - 3 Leaves (8x) $1.60
Reddish Brown Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2 Inverted [Inside Bow] (6x) $1.50
Lime Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (10x) $0.50
Coral Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals (7x) $0.70
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.65

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the sanctuary with additional habitats and vegetation.
🏙 Incorporate the panda sanctuary into a larger LEGO Friends city layout.
🌳 Design a bamboo forest diorama using the reddish-brown elements.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

102
Unique Parts
235
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
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