Since its launch in 2012, the LEGO Friends theme has become one of LEGO’s biggest successes, helping expand LEGO’s appeal, especially among girls.
Though it received some early criticism for how it portrayed girls’ interests, LEGO Friends has proven to be one of the brand’s top-performing and most-loved themes.
In this article, we’ll answer the most common and important questions about LEGO Friends so you can better understand the theme and its appeal.
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What Is LEGO Friends?
LEGO Friends is a LEGO theme designed primarily for girls. It features highly detailed, more realistic Minidolls (a variation of Minifigures) and follows the lives of five characters in the fictional Heartlake City. Sets include homes, hobbies, vehicles, and favorite hangouts.
2. Who Are the LEGO Friends Characters?
The names of the five LEGO Friends are Andrea, Olivia, Stephanie, Mia, and Emma. The LEGO Friends characters are curious, caring, hard-working, independent, and passionate about science, music, sport, nature, and art. Each character has different has her own pet and a personality that sparks your child’s creativity and imagination.
The personalities of the Friends characters are:
- Andrea: A Confident and charismatic singer who loves to perform. Has a pet bird called Pepper and loves being the center of attention, and dreams of becoming a celebrity and a great singer of all time.
- Emma: Creative and imaginative. She expresses herself through art and has a pet cat called Chico. She is the silliest of the group, is shown to be smart, and loves cheese a lot.
- Mia: An animal lover who enjoys being outdoors and has a pet Rabbit called Twister. She loves being sarcastic and doing anything to protect the wilderness.
- Olivia: A curious character with a passion for science and has a pet hamster called Rumble. She is the smartest in the group and usually stays with the robot thingy that Olivia built for her.
- Stephanie: A sporty and the most competitive character in the group, and has a pet dog called Dash. She loves health and fitness and will turn anything into a competition.
Can You Buy LEGO Friends Figures Separately?
Yes! You can buy them individually via:
- LEGO’s Pick a Brick
- Amazon
- eBay
- BrickLink
- BrickOwl
- Target
How Old Are the LEGO Friends Characters?
- Olivia: ~16 years old
- Liz: ~8 years old
- Daniel: Late teens to early 20s
Why Did LEGO Friends Change in 2018?
In 2018, LEGO updated the characters based on feedback to reflect more diversity in personality and appearance, offering more inclusive and relatable experiences for kids.
What Does HLC Mean in LEGO Friends?
HLC stands for Heartlake City, the fictional town where all Friends sets and stories are based.
Why Did LEGO Friends Change?
Are LEGO Friends Compatible with Regular LEGO?
Yes! LEGO Friends sets and pieces are fully compatible with regular LEGO bricks, though the Friends Minidolls are different from classic Minifigures.
What Are the LEGO Friends Pets’ Names?
- The LEGO Friends pet names are:
- Andrea: Pepper (bird)
- Emma: Chico (cat)
- Mia: Twister (rabbit)
- Olivia: Rumble (hamster)
- Stephanie: Dash (dog)
