LEGO Reviews Friends41703

Friendship Tree House

Name: LEGO Friendship Tree House 41703
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 41703
Rating: 4.79 (1943 reviews)

89 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20221,114 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

1.9K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 89.4 and 1,943 owners averaging 4.79 out of 5, the Friendship Tree House is one of the most unambiguously well-received LEGO Friends sets in recent memory, packing a working elevator, swing, slide, and wheelchair-accessible lift into a 1,114-piece build that buyers at every skill level describe as worth far more than its $79.99 original price."

The 41703 Friendship Tree House is one of the most enthusiastically received LEGO Friends sets among buyers, earning a BrickScore of 89.4 and an owner average of 4.79 out of 5 across 1,943 ratings. Reviewers consistently praise its engineering, interactive mechanisms, meaningful inclusivity features, and outstanding value relative to its price. The set achieves rare double-duty as a genuinely fun build for adults and a high-replayability play set for children, and the inclusivity design elements receive particular praise across buyer reviews.

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LOVED (8)

01Working wind-turbine-powered elevator accessible to the wheelchair figure
02Exceptional density of interactive features including swing, slide, lift, rotating windmill, and flip-down ladder railings
03Outstanding value at $79.99 for 1,114 pieces
04Wheelchair-accessible design with ramps and lift celebrated for meaningful inclusivity
05Detailed interior rooms including kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, and balcony with telescope
06Movable branches with greenery, hidden Easter egg in the finished model
07Pet rabbit accessory and detailed minifigures
08Colorful, appealing appearance suitable for display on a playroom shelf

CRITICIZED (3)

01Some build repetition noted in sections, though reviewers considered it offset by the detail elsewhere
02Finished size smaller than expected given the large box
03One reviewer wished more original 10th-anniversary Friends characters had been included

What reviewers are saying

"I think if you buy just one Friends set in the early 2022 wave, that the Friendship Tree House should be it."

Brickset Reviews

"I really loved this set. It's bigger than the part count suggest, the playability is off the charts, and the build is interesting even for an adult."

Rebrickable Reviews

Ecosystem

Friends theme treehouses (unspecified previous sets) — While Friends has had treehouses before, nothing like this.

41689 Magical Ferris Wheel and Slide — River was dressed more formally in this set; now appears in casual attire in 41703

41684 Heartlake City Grand Hotel — River was dressed more formally in this set; now appears in casual attire in 41703

Adult-level LEGO sets (general) — Build experience pretty close to many adult sets

FriendsTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source · avg of 2

BUY

"I think if you buy just one Friends set in the early 2022 wave, that the Friendship Tree House should be it."

Key Pros

✓Wind-turbine-powered elevator mechanism that provides accessibility for Jackson's wheelchair
✓Thoughtful details including birdhouses, foliage, swing, beekeeping setup
✓Diverse minidoll representation with accessibility consideration

Key Cons

✕Sticker-based wood grain instead of printed pieces on wooden planks
✕No discernible way to access the top observatory level (design choice unclear)

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Editorial Source

BUY

"I really loved this set. It's bigger than the part count suggest, the playability is off the charts, and the build is interesting even for an adult."

Key Pros

✓Exceptional playability across multiple levels and zones
✓Impressive size and visual impact despite moderate part count
✓Thoughtful design details including 'wonky window' and interior maximization

Key Cons

✕Bag 1 side builds are less interesting (shop, rabbit hutch not well integrated)
✕Small mushroom details easily knocked off during and after building

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Investment Layer

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Jackson in wheelchair is first appearance character; Olivia beekeeper outfit with helmet unique to this set

Rebrickable Reviews: Olivia in exclusive White Beekeeper Suite is the standout minifig; Beekeeper headgear (69938) is rare and unique to this set

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Gift set sent to communities and media partners; unclear if limited or wide retail availability

Rebrickable Reviews: Standard retail wide release; 10th anniversary limited-run exclusivity in design and minidoll selection

Resale

Rebrickable Reviews: Limited discussion of resale, but 10th anniversary celebration positioning suggests potential collectibility value as a milestone set in the Friends theme

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

River

Jackson

Olivia

Mia

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Beekeeper helmetValue
Cool accessory for Olivia; same mold previously used in CMF series, compatible with minifigs
Removable printed honeycomb tile
Functional piece as part of beehive play feature
Multicolour leaf pieces and flowers
Abundant use throughout foliage sections creates organic aesthetic
Wind turbine element
Functional element connected to elevator mechanism; represents sustainability theme
Backprinted minidoll torsos
More backprinting evident, especially on Olivia's outfit
80497 Animal Body Part / Plant, Tail / Trunk / Tentacle / Tongue / Vine / Tree Branch (Long Tip)
New mold of an old part; used for tree foliage and structure

What Owners Say

The Friendship Tree House is a standout set that impresses both children and adults with rich interactive details and excellent play value, with complaints limited mostly to structural fragility during building and occasional missing pieces.

COMMON PRAISE

+Working elevator connected to a wind turbine called a design highlight that children return to repeatedly
+Exceptional level of detail praised by adults and kids alike, including a swing, slide, telescope, and wheelchair-accessible lift
+Strong play value noted across all ages, with children playing for hours after building
+Inclusivity of a wheelchair character and accessible elevator specifically called out and appreciated

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Structural instability reported during the build process, with lower-level pillars collapsing when upper sections are added
−A few owners reported missing stickers and pieces upon opening
−Some younger or less experienced builders found certain steps fiddly and needed adult help

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

1,789 reviews

90%