LEGO Reviews Friends41704

Main Street Building

Name: LEGO Main Street Building 41704
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 41704

77 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB20221,682 pcsHigh agreement · 90%

Expert reviews

5analyzed

Owner ratings

409

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Main Street Building earns its Recommended BrickScore of 76.5 on the strength of inclusive characters, rich play detail, and an unusually social build format, though the $159.99 price tag and modest per-piece value mean it rewards those who prioritize playability and diversity over piece-count economics."

The Friends Main Street Building (41704) is a well-received large-scale set that owners respond to enthusiastically: 4.79 out of 5 across 409 ratings, 97% recommending it, and a play-experience signal of 4.8 out of 5. Expert consensus scores it 79.7 (Recommended), with the primary reservation being value for money at $159.99 (aspect score 55) compared to the $0.095 per piece cost. Reviewers and buyers alike praise the modular build structure, diverse character lineup, and rich interior detail.

Where they split: Expert consensus flagged value for money as the clear weak spot (aspect score 55), reflecting the premium price relative to piece count. Owners, however, rated value at 4.6 out of 5, suggesting real-world buyers felt the play experience and sheer scope justified the cost. This critic-versus-owner split on value is the main point of divergence.

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LOVED (6)

01Modular construction with separate instruction booklets per section, allowing multiple builders to work simultaneously or one builder to stretch the experience over several sessions
02Diverse, inclusive minidoll lineup including a character in a wheelchair and a blind character, widely praised as thoughtful representation
03Rich interior details: sliding doors, elevator, rooftop garden, grocery store items, hair salon, and mail office

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CRITICIZED (3)

01Value for money is the weakest aspect (consensus score 55 out of 100); at $159.99 the per-piece cost of $0.095 is not exceptional for a Friends set
02The set does not include the original core Friends characters, which some fans noted as a disappointment
03Build experience scores relatively lower (70 out of 100), suggesting the construction is more repetitive than creatively stimulating for experienced builders

Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~3 hours and 42 minutes (team effort)

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

{"kids","collectors","adults"}

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

designplayelevatorbuildingwheelchairaccessibilitydetailsmodularpartsfeaturescharactermodulesbricksgoodpricecornerdiverseinclusivefeelratherfiguresallowsmultipleconfigurationscustomextensiveexcellentwheelchair-accessible

What reviewers are saying

"Main Street Building retails for $199.99 in Canada and comes with 1682 pieces. Consequently, the cost/brick works out to $0.12."

True North Bricks

"I was thrilled to see the 41704-1 giving these children the chance to build a house that feels more familiar."

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Ecosystem

Creator 3-in-1 Modular Modern Home (2017) 78 — Main Street Building uses a similar modular concept but with better execution. Unlike the Modular Modern Home, these units have sturdy structure and feel complete rather than merely customizable.

Assembly Square — The corner building design meshes well with Assembly Square and inspires custom creation.

41499-1 Andrea's House — The Main Street Building addresses limitations of the friend-house series by offering urban apartment living representation that feels more relatable to children in city areas without gardens.

41684-1 Heartlake City Grand Hotel 80 — Main Street Building has higher price per piece (8.9 vs 7.6 cents) but justified by more new molds and recolors rather than smaller seasonal parts.

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"Main Street Building retails for $199.99 in Canada and comes with 1682 pieces. Consequently, the cost/brick works out to $0.12."

Key Pros

✓Modular design allows multiple configurations and custom additions
✓Sturdy structure with complete-feeling individual units
✓Extensive and detailed accessories (59 parts appearing in fewer than 5 other sets, 21 unique recolors)

Key Cons

✕Unfinished interior walls on corner building show when sidewalks are aligned properly (designer should have added 1x2x5 or 1x6x5 bricks)
✕Limited minifigure count: 8 mini-dolls in a set of 1682 pieces (210 bricks/fig vs typical 172 across all LEGO sets)

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BUY

"I was thrilled to see the 41704-1 giving these children the chance to build a house that feels more familiar."

Key Pros

✓Modular design allows family building and multiple-person simultaneous construction
✓Highly diverse and inclusive minidoll representation with wheelchair accessibility features
✓Excellent storytelling and imaginative play potential for children and adults

Key Cons

✕Price per part is higher than comparable large sets
✕Corner upper floor section feels overdressed and out of place aesthetically compared to other modules

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Joshua

Harper

Evelyn

Savannah

Trevor

Friends Dottie

Stephanie

Maya

Standout parts (per reviewers)

59 parts appearing in fewer than 5 other sets, including 21 unique recolors
These unique pieces provide valuable colorful bricks and wall elements for MOC builders and city creators, including door and window frames and transparent bricks
Friends wheelchair
First appearance of a wheelchair for mini-dolls; enables accessibility features throughout the set
New door frames for 6-wide modules (allowing wheelchairs to pass)
Introduces accessibility-focused design elements that have practical implications for representation.
Round corner window on turntable
Seamlessly fits within structure and adds visual interest to apartment design.
Cupcake part (79743)
New part introduced in this set.
Door 3 x 6 (80683)
New part introduced in this set.