⚠ RETIRING SOON

🏛 Friends

Set #562412

Apiary

The Apiary is a charming little build.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Beginner build Ideal for children and casual LEGO fans looking for a quick and enjoyable building experience.
Build: 26 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retiring soon

★★★★☆ 4.0 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the Apiary for its cute design and easy build, making it a great impulse purchase or small gift. Some feel it's a bit basic, but the unique bee-printed tiles are a definite highlight.

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📝 Our Take

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The Apiary is a charming little build. This small set captures the essence of beekeeping with its clever use of parts and bright colors, making it an appealing addition to any LEGO Friends collection.

This set is perfect for LEGO Friends enthusiasts and those looking for a quick, enjoyable build. Its compact size makes it ideal for desk decoration or expanding a larger LEGO Friends display.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or challenging build. Consider other LEGO Friends sets with more intricate designs and higher piece counts if you want a more involved building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.25h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward construction
Uses round bricks and plates to create a beehive shape
Includes small plant elements to add a touch of nature
Features a cute butterfly and bee printed tiles

📈 Investment Analysis

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↑ Trending up since release

C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Likely retiring soon

As a small, inexpensive set, the Apiary is unlikely to become a major investment piece. However, its low price point and potential for scarcity as a promotional item could lead to modest appreciation over time. The LEGO Friends theme generally holds its value well, and unique elements like the bee-printed tiles could add to its collectibility. While not a high-return investment, it's a low-risk option with potential upside for patient collectors.

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This set is a small addition to the LEGO Friends theme, offering a quick and easy build compared to larger sets like the Friendship Tree House (41703-1) or the Grand Hotel (41684-1). Its low price point makes it an accessible option for those looking to expand their LEGO Friends collection without a significant investment. However, those seeking a more complex and detailed build might prefer the larger, more elaborate sets in the theme.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 26
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 14 unique parts, 27 pieces

LEGO counts 26 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 27; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. 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.

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Dark Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Green

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Yellow

Plant, Flower, Mi...

Part #: 32606 1× Dark Pink

Plant, Flower, Mi...

Part #: 32606 1× Red

Plant, Plate 1 x ...

Part #: 32607 3× Bright Green

Plant, Beehive / ...

Part #: 35574 2× Bright Light Orange

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 3× Tan

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 6003 1× Green

Equipment Waterin...

Part #: 79736 1× Lime

Insect, Butterfly...

Part #: 80674pr0004 1× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0185 1× Flat Silver

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0208 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 98283 1× Light Bluish Gray

The set includes a few interesting parts, such as the bee-printed tiles and the beehive/nest elements. These could be useful for MOC builders looking to add unique details to their creations. The watering can adds a nice touch to the garden theme.