LEGO Friends 42697 Creative Dollhouse Suitcase

Specifications
| Set number | 42697 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 |
| Piece count | 357 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | Friends |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Friends set 42697, Creative Dollhouse Suitcase, is a dollhouse model presented in a creative suitcase format. Released in 2026, it belongs to the Friends theme and includes 357 pieces for building a compact domestic play setting.
Creative Dollhouse Suitcase sits within LEGO Friends, a theme built around everyday settings, named characters and story led play. The model represents a dollhouse arranged as a suitcase, giving the home interior a contained frame. It fits the Friends pattern of room based scenes and social play spaces, rather than focusing on a closed architectural display model.
The set contains 357 pieces and 2 named mini dolls: Liann, Colored Top, Orange Skirt, and Nova, Dark Turquoise Top, Dark Blue Pants. The French retail title refers to a house with 8 rooms, accessories and a travel play idea. Based on the available data, the contents can be described as small domestic areas with play accessories, designed around the two Friends characters.
This set is aimed at builders who want a compact Friends scene for role play with Liann and Nova. It may also appeal to collectors following houses, rooms and lifestyle locations within the theme. In a Friends collection, it stands out as a dollhouse in suitcase form, distinct from larger fixed buildings or vehicle based sets.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42697 Creative Dollhouse Suitcase have?
LEGO set 42697 Creative Dollhouse Suitcase has 357 pieces. It was released in 2026 as part of the Friends theme.
What year was LEGO set 42697 released?
Set 42697 Creative Dollhouse Suitcase was released in 2026 and belongs to the Friends theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42697?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 42697 Creative Dollhouse Suitcase: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42697?
The instructions for LEGO set 42697 Creative Dollhouse Suitcase can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42697.
Is set 42697 a standard Friends house?
It is specifically presented as a dollhouse in a creative suitcase format, so its identity is tied to the portable framed layout.
Which mini dolls are included in Creative Dollhouse Suitcase?
The set includes Liann, Colored Top, Orange Skirt, and Nova, Dark Turquoise Top, Dark Blue Pants.
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