LEGO Friends 30697 Nova's Doghouse Build

Specifications
| Set number | 30697 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 |
| Piece count | 51 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | Friends |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Friends set 30697, Nova's Doghouse Build, depicts a small build focused on a doghouse and the character Nova. Released in 2025 within the Friends theme, it contains 51 pieces and 1 figure.
Nova's Doghouse Build belongs to LEGO Friends, a theme built around everyday scenes, friendship and character based play. The set title points to a doghouse made by Nova, giving the model a compact pet care setting that fits naturally within the Friends line.
It can support short play scenes involving Nova and a doghouse, or serve as a small animal themed addition to a wider Friends display. Within the theme, it is better understood as a supplementary build rather than a large standalone setting.
Inventory of set 30697
The inventory of set 30697 lists 51 pieces, spare parts excluded: 29 different lots (one shape in one color) for 29 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 30697
Main color: yellow, making up 16% of the parts, followed by medium azure (16%) and tan (12%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 8 | 16% | |
| Medium Azure | 8 | 16% | |
| Tan | 6 | 12% | |
| Medium Nougat | 6 | 12% | |
| Dark Green | 4 | 7.8% | |
| Green | 3 | 5.9% | |
| Trans-Purple | 2 | 3.9% | |
| Dark Azure | 2 | 3.9% | |
| Coral | 2 | 3.9% | |
| Lime | 2 | 3.9% | |
| Other colors (7) | 8 | 16% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks Sloped | 7 | 14% | |
| Bricks Curved | 6 | 12% | |
| Plates | 5 | 9.8% | |
| Bricks Special | 4 | 7.8% | |
| Plants & Trees | 4 | 7.8% | |
| Plates Special | 3 | 5.9% |
Most common parts in set 30697
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves 32607 | Dark Green | 4 |
| Brick Arch 1 x 4 3659 | Medium Nougat | 4 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984 | Medium Azure | 4 |
| Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 3039 | Medium Azure | 3 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side 11211 | Yellow | 2 |
| Headwear Accessory Glasses with Pin 18854 | Trans-Purple | 2 |
| Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431 | Yellow | 2 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Open O Clip] 30237b | Tan | 2 |
| Plate 4 x 4 3031 | Green | 2 |
| Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b | Yellow | 2 |
23 of the 29 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 30697 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 30697 relies on a little-shared assortment.
Size of set 30697 within its line
With 51 pieces, set 30697 ranks #419 out of 531 Friends sets in our database, which have an average of 308 parts. Among the 625 sets released in 2025, it ranks #573. That is less than half the average Friends set size.
Included minifigures
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 30697 Nova's Doghouse Build have?
LEGO set 30697 Nova's Doghouse Build has 51 pieces. It was released in 2025 as part of the Friends theme.
What year was LEGO set 30697 released?
Set 30697 Nova's Doghouse Build was released in 2025 and belongs to the Friends theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 30697?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 30697 Nova's Doghouse Build: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 30697?
The instructions for LEGO set 30697 Nova's Doghouse Build can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30697.
What is the main color of LEGO set 30697?
Yellow, with 8 out of 51 pieces, or 16%. Next come medium azure (16%) and tan (12%).
How many different parts does set 30697 contain?
Set 30697 has 29 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 29 part shapes. Most common part: Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves in dark green, with 4 copies.
Does LEGO set 30697 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which character is included in Nova's Doghouse Build?
The set includes Nova in the Lavender Top, Yellowish Green Skirt, Sunglasses variant.
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