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The Friends Apartments

Name: LEGO The Friends Apartments 10292
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10292
Rating: 4.8 (2204 reviews)

63 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB20212,048 pcsHigh agreement · 83%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

2.2K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A set that lives or dies on your love of the source material: Friends devotees award it near-perfect marks and 93% recommendation rates across 2,200+ owner reviews, while critics score it a 63.2 and flag a modest build, tight value, and awkward display footprint as real drawbacks."

Reviewers are split on this Friends-licensed set: the minifigure lineup and show-accurate details earn strong praise, but build experience, display value, and value for money all score in the 44-65 range, landing it firmly in Mixed Reviews territory with a BrickScore of 63.2. Owner sentiment, however, tells a different story: 2,204 buyers across Amazon, Walmart, and LEGO.com average 4.8 out of 5, with 93% saying they would recommend it, suggesting that devoted fans of the show overlook the structural limitations that cooler-headed critics flag. The gap between enthusiastic fan reception and more measured expert scoring is the defining tension of this set.

Where they split: The central divergence is between fan-buyers and expert critics. Owners give it 4.8 stars with 93% recommending it, while expert reviewers land on a Mixed Reviews BrickScore of 63.2 with below-average scores in build experience, display value, and value for money. The show fandom effectively overrides the structural critiques for most buyers.

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LOVED (6)

01Marty-level show accuracy with dozens of specific episode callbacks (leather pants, canoe, cheesecake, balcony cat, Phoebe's dollhouse, Joey wearing all of Chandler's clothes)
02Full main cast minifigures including Janice, each in an iconic costume
03Removable rugs and modular apartment layout
04Synchronized reclining armchairs in Chandler and Joey's apartment
05Clear and well-organized instruction booklet praised by novice and experienced builders alike
06Connects naturally with the Central Perk set as a companion display

CRITICIZED (9)

01Build experience scores low at 44.6, with many describing the assembly as pleasant but not technically interesting
02Display value at 52.7 is modest, partly because the full connected layout requires significant shelf space
03Value for money scores just 47.3 among expert reviewers, with some noting the price is steep relative to the piece count
04Sofa in Monica's apartment can only seat one minifigure despite being a three-seat couch
05Hallway connector is awkward to integrate into a compact display
06Door colors in the hallway do not match the show
07Color mismatch on Monica's apartment stickers
08No bedrooms included, which some owners found a missed opportunity
09Minor kitchen gaps that require creative solutions

What reviewers are saying

"Following the welcome success of 21319 Central Perk, I anticipate 10292 The Friends Apartments achieving comparable popularity."

Brickset Reviews

"Whether you're a new Friends fan from the streaming era or an "original" fan of the show from its original broadcast run, there's a lot to love about 10292 Friends: The Apartments."

The Brothers Brick

"The build experience was honestly, not very engaging and felt quite boring. There aren't many innovative techniques employed, and it wasn't challenging in any way."

Jay's Brick Blog

Ecosystem

21319 Central Perk — 10292 preserves the standards established by the previous Ideas model, sharing consistent features and ensuring they look excellent when displayed together. However, Central Perk offers greater visual variety with its irregular shape and diverse color scheme, elevating it above both apartments from the reviewer's perspective, even though these apartments are arguably better known. Both sets match in value and minifigure count. Central Perk seems noticeably more colorful.

21319 Friends: Central Perk — The new set doesn't quite hit the high bar set by Central Perk. Central Perk exceeded expectations with off-the-grid build, unique use of removable insets, and great parts-per-price ratio. The Apartments set, while full of details and good minifigs, features a more conventional grid-oriented build and some minifig printing quality issues.

10278 Police Station — Modular buildings like Police Station have raised the bar for minifig-scale furniture; this set's visible studs are less refined than modern modular furniture.

10270 Bookshop — Modular buildings like Bookshop have raised the bar for minifig-scale furniture; this set's visible studs are less refined than modern modular furniture, though Bookshop also has fully studs-covered tables.

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By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Following the welcome success of 21319 Central Perk, I anticipate 10292 The Friends Apartments achieving comparable popularity."

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigure selection with main characters and exclusive Janice
✓Extensive episode references and Easter eggs throughout
✓Detailed recreation of iconic TV show locations

Key Cons

✕Sticker color mismatch on door/frame (lavender door with mismatched sticker)
✕Large number of stickers (17) rather than more printed pieces for an 18+ set

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"Whether you're a new Friends fan from the streaming era or an "original" fan of the show from its original broadcast run, there's a lot to love about 10292 Friends: The Apartments."

Key Pros

✓Minifigs all wear outfits iconic to their characters
✓Both apartments full of great details and references to funniest moments from show
✓Solid value at $150 for over 2,000 parts

Key Cons

✕Several minifigs don't feature stellar printing quality (Rachel's skirt print doesn't extend to back of legs, Monica's apron print has color bleeding issues)
✕Generally studs-up, grid-oriented build lacks innovation compared to predecessor Central Perk set

JUMP TO REVIEW

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

SKIP

"The build experience was honestly, not very engaging and felt quite boring. There aren't many innovative techniques employed, and it wasn't challenging in any way."

Key Pros

✓Plenty of Friends episodes references that will delight fans of the show
✓Minifigure designs especially Joey, Ross and Rachel are fantastic
✓Fun little furniture builds

Key Cons

✕The set's high price will be a barrier to many
✕Build outside of small furniture models was quite drab and not particularly memorable

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Dimensional Analysis

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Janice Hosenstein is the exclusive character driving minifig value, alongside updated versions of main characters with new faces and detailed costumes.

The Brothers Brick: Complete roster of six main characters with iconic outfits and dual expressions; Janice as supporting character adds exclusivity

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO Ideas theme, standard retail release (wide retail), not limited edition.

The Brothers Brick: Creator Expert branding; follows LEGO's consolidated adult-focused set pattern

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Positive expectation for long-term value, particularly among Friends enthusiasts, though collector base may be narrower than Central Perk due to lesser appeal to non-fans.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (7)

Chandler Bing

$16

Joey Tribbiani

$15

Janice

$15

Rachel Green

$12

Monica Geller

Ross Geller

Phoebe Buffay

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dark orange canoe
Never appeared in dark orange before, referenced from episode where Chandler and Joey are left with only a canoe after furniture theft
Updated paint brush elementValue
Now features more paint detail
Printed 2x2 tiles (cushions)
Created for 21160 The Illager Raid, recognizable as Minecraft pieces but repurposed for couch cushions in Monica's apartment
Wrought iron fire escape
Makes ingenious use of black sausage elements for realism
Metallic silver 1x2 and 1x3 tiles
Used in shiny cooker design in Monica's kitchen
1x2 grille bricks
Used extensively for textured rugs with simplified pattern

What Owners Say · summarized from 58 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly love this set for its show accuracy and nostalgic build experience, though quality control and design durability issues frustrate some buyers.

COMMON PRAISE

+Exceptional detail and show references throughout
+Fun, engaging build that recreates iconic Friends moments
+Impressive minifigures with switching faces and accurate costumes
+Great display piece, especially paired with Central Perk set

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Missing pieces in bags requiring weeks of replacement delays
−High price point and excessive stickers instead of prints
−Design flaws: doors don't open correctly, fragile kitchen beam breaks easily, sofa lacks legroom, apartments don't stay together securely

Nostalgic fan experienceRich detail and Easter eggsBuild quality issuesDisplay valuePrice concerns

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

1,938 reviews

92%