How many pieces are in the Panda Sanctuary Animal Care?

Panda Sanctuary Animal Care contains 243 pieces.

What age is the Panda Sanctuary Animal Care recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Panda Sanctuary Animal Care released?

Panda Sanctuary Animal Care was released in 2025.

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LEGO Panda Sanctuary Animal Care set 42648

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Set #42648

Panda Sanctuary Animal Care

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

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Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Ideal for children aged 6-12 who enjoy animal-themed play sets.
Build: 243 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 12.3¢ per piece
Availability: Retiring soon · expected exit Dec 31, 2026

★★☆☆☆ 2.7 community rating from 6 ratings

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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📝 Our Take

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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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243

Pieces

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2.0h

Estimated Build Time

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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

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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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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

Liann - White Shirt with Panda, Bright Light Orange Shorts

4 parts

Autumn - Dark Green Shirt, Sand Green Pants

4 parts

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.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 243
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 102 unique parts, 235 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 10112473 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Plant, Leaves 6 x...

Part #: 10884 2× Bright Green

Animal, Panda, Ad...

Part #: 111383pat0001pr0001 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

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Animal, Bear Cub ...

Part #: 112407pr0001 1× White

Animal, Bear Cub ...

Part #: 112407pr0002 1× White

Brick Arch 1 x 3 ...

Part #: 13965 4× Medium Nougat

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Part #: 15068 3× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

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Part #: 15712 1× Bright Light Orange

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Part #: 15712 1× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 18653 6× Reddish Brown

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Bright Green

Equipment Baby Bo...

Part #: 18855 1× Light Aqua

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 18980 3× Green

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 2× Black

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 1× White

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 23969 1× Trans-Light Blue

Book Cover [Plain]

Part #: 24093 1× White

Plant, Leaves 6 x 5

Part #: 2417 1× Bright Green

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 7× Coral

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× Tan

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Trans-Yellow

Tile 4 x 4 Curved...

Part #: 27507 1× Bright Light Orange

Container Box 2 x...

Part #: 2821 1× Medium Nougat

Slide Curved Left...

Part #: 28387 1× Medium Azure

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 3× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Tan

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 3× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Medium Azure

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 9× Medium Nougat

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Green

Part #: 3022 1× Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Bright Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Green

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Bright Light Orange

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30237b 1× Reddish Brown

Part #: 3034 1× Medium Nougat

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30357 1× Dark Purple

Wedge Plate 8 x 8...

Part #: 30504 1× Lime

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 1× Medium Azure

Brick Round 1 x 1...

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Brick Round 1 x 1...

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Part #: 3245c 5× Reddish Brown

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 1× Green

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 32802 1× White

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 32828 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plant, Apple

Part #: 33051 1× Red

Plant, Carrot Top

Part #: 33183 3× Lime

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 2× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Pen wit...

Part #: 35809pat0003 1× Flat Silver

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36840 4× Tan

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Reddish Brown

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Medium Azure

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Tan

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Bright Light Orange

Equipment Shovel ...

Part #: 3837 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Hairbru...

Part #: 3852b 1× Medium Azure

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 1× Black

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Reddish Brown

Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...

Part #: 44674 2× Coral

Helmet, Sports, w...

Part #: 46303 1× Dark Azure

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 48092 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× Tan

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 49307 4× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 53119 1× Reddish Brown

Bar 7 x 3 with Do...

Part #: 5630 1× Medium Nougat

Plant, Flower, Pe...

Part #: 5904 2× Green

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 6003 1× Tan

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 60596 2× Dark Orange

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 60602 1× Black

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Part #: 60897 2× Tan

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Part #: 6141 10× Lime

Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2

Part #: 6182 1× Tan

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 65886 1× Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special Swi...

Part #: 67075 1× Coral

Tile Round 3 x 3

Part #: 67095 1× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 67687 2× Black

Plant, Round 3 x ...

Part #: 7264 8× Bright Green

Window Round 3 x ...

Part #: 73878 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 77850 1× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 79194 1× Black

Plate 10 x 10 wit...

Part #: 80031 2× Lime

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984pr0045 1× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Medium Azure

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Bright Pink

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 4× Reddish Brown

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 87697 4× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2

Part #: 88292 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 92950 4× Reddish Brown

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 5× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 3× Trans-Light Blue

Tile Round 1 x 1

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Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0429 1× Trans-Clear

Handlebars with A...

Part #: 98397 1× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 1× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99781 1× 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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📖 Building Instructions 4

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Inventory Statistics

102

Unique Parts

243

Official Piece Count

235

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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