LEGO 41690 Friends Advent Calendar 2021: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	41690
Release year	2021
Piece count	370
Minifigures	5
Theme	Seasonal
Subtheme	Advent › Friends
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 41690, Friends Advent Calendar 2021, is an Advent calendar in the Seasonal theme, under Advent and Friends. Released in 2021, it contains 370 pieces and presents a festive version of the LEGO Friends setting.

Set 41690 sits in the Seasonal theme and belongs to the LEGO Friends Advent calendar line. Rather than focusing on one large build, it offers a group of small seasonal models intended to support short play scenes within the Friends world.

The builds are separate small items that can be arranged with the characters or added to other Friends layouts.

It is suited to collectors of LEGO Advent calendars, fans of the Friends characters, and builders who want compact seasonal additions for display or play. Within Seasonal, its main identifying feature is the Friends focus and the inclusion of the main characters as microdolls.

Inventory of set 41690

The inventory of set 41690 lists 370 pieces, spare parts excluded: 228 different lots (one shape in one color) for 134 part shapes. The box also contains 94 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 41690

Main color: white, making up 15% of the parts, followed by red (9.5%) and green (7%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	57	15%
Red	35	9.5%
Green	26	7%
Dark Blue	25	6.8%
Tan	18	4.9%
Pearl Gold	18	4.9%
Black	16	4.3%
Dark Pink	15	4.1%
Reddish Brown	14	3.8%
Light Bluish Gray	13	3.5%
Other colors (32)	133	36%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	75	20%
Plates Special	54	15%
Plates	37	10%
Tiles Round and Curved	28	7.6%
Minifig Accessories	25	6.8%
Bricks Sloped	24	6.5%

Most common parts in set 41690

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs 35480	Dark Blue	8
Sports Ice Skate 93555	Flat Silver	8
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs 35480	Tan	6
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a	Reddish Brown	6
Tile Round 1 x 1 98138	Black	6
Wave / Flame Small with Pin 37775	Trans-Orange	5
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Tan	5
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Dark Blue	4
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] 30136	Medium Nougat	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Green	4

113 of the 134 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

Exclusive parts in set 41690

11 part shapes in set 41690 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. The table lists 8.

Part	Color
Microdoll Body Short Dress Lavender with Medium Lavender Christmas Tree print, Light Nougat Arms and Legs 69969pr0014	Light Nougat
Minidoll Head Reddish Brown Eyes print 92198pr0270	Medium Nougat
Minidoll Head, Big Reddish Brown Eyes print 92198pr9998	Nougat
Minidoll Head, Big Medium Azure Eyes, Open Mouth print 92198pr0274	Light Nougat
Minidoll Head, Big Green Eyes, Freckles print 92198pr0272	Light Nougat
Microdoll Body Short Dress Dark Pink with Ginger Bread Figure print, Nougat Arms and Legs 69969pr0017	Nougat
Animal, Dog Pup with Orange Spots print 69901pr0003	Bright Light Orange
Microdoll Body Short Dress Medium Azure with Tan Reindeer, Dark Purple Trim print, Light Nougat Arms and Legs 69969pr0016	Light Nougat

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 41690 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 41690 within its line

With 370 pieces, set 41690 ranks #37 out of 393 Seasonal sets in our database, which have an average of 230 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #177.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 41690 Friends Advent Calendar 2021 have?

LEGO set 41690 Friends Advent Calendar 2021 has 370 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the Seasonal theme.

What year was LEGO set 41690 released?

Set 41690 Friends Advent Calendar 2021 was released in 2021 and belongs to the Seasonal theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 41690?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 41690 Friends Advent Calendar 2021: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 41690?

The instructions for LEGO set 41690 Friends Advent Calendar 2021 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 41690.

What is the main color of LEGO set 41690?

White, with 57 out of 370 pieces, or 15%. Next come red (9.5%) and green (7%).

How many different parts does set 41690 contain?

Set 41690 has 228 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 134 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs in dark blue, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 41690 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 11 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Microdoll Body Short Dress Lavender with Medium Lavender Christmas Tree print, Light Nougat Arms and Legs.

Does this set include standard LEGO Friends minidolls?

No. It includes microdolls of Stephanie, Andrea, Mia, Emma, and Olivia.