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LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026 (42698)
A 211-piece winter-themed LEGO Friends advent calendar with three minidolls, six mini animals and a daily wintery activity, from snowball throwing to a sleigh ride.
See current price on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)Highlights
- Set 42698, 211 pieces, for ages 6 and up
- Three minidolls (Liann, Nova and Aliya) and six mini animals, including a seal, pony, polar bear and penguin
- Winter activities such as snowball throwing, sleigh rides, hot chocolate and building a snowman
- Cozy accessories like festive hats, gifts, cookies, marshmallows and a passport
About LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026 (42698)
The smallest of the four 2026 LEGO calendars, at 211 pieces. It is built around winter activities and story play instead of vehicles: three minidolls, six mini animals and a new cold-weather scene each day. LEGO lists it for ages 6 and up.
Amazon shows 16 ratings averaging 5.0 stars. That is a small sample for a new listing, so it is a hopeful sign rather than a track record. The trade-off is fewer pieces: expect the smallest builds of the four.
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- The smallest and simplest of the four 2026 LEGO calendars
- Three minidolls and six mini animals for story play
- 5.0 stars across 16 ratings
What holds it back
- The fewest pieces of the four, at 211, so the builds are the smallest
- Only 16 ratings so far
- Story-play focus, so a kid who wants vehicles and action builds will prefer Star Wars or Marvel
Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
You want the smallest and simplest of the four 2026 LEGO calendars, for a kid who likes minidolls, animals and cozy winter scenes.
Skip it if…
You want the most pieces or vehicle builds. Marvel and Star Wars are bigger and more build-focused.
The verdict
A sensible budget pick for a kid who likes LEGO Friends and story play. It trades piece count for a simpler set, and the 16 ratings are too few to settle how it holds up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026 for?
LEGO lists ages 6 and up.
What is behind the doors?
Three minidolls (Liann, Nova and Aliya), six mini animals such as a seal, pony, polar bear and penguin, and winter accessories like hats, gifts, cookies and marshmallows.
How many pieces does it have?
211 pieces, the fewest of the four LEGO calendars listed for 2026.
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