LEGO Reviews Friends41704

Main Street Building

Name: LEGO Main Street Building 41704
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 41704
Rating: 4.79 (409 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20221,682 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

409

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Main Street Building earns its Recommended BrickScore of 79.7 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
04Bright, cheerful color palette that stands out on display
05Multiple distinct play areas (shop, apartment, salon, mailroom) supporting varied imaginative scenarios
06Modular sections can be reconfigured in different street arrangements

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

What reviewers are saying

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

Rebrickable Reviews

"this is obviously a pretty massive set"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

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 — 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.

60330-1 Hospital — Both share new wheelchair-accessible door frame innovations that enable inclusive design.

LEGO Modular Buildings — Reviewer states 'this is close to the amount of stuff that you would get in a modular building the width right here is the same' and 'it's close level of detail definitely nowhere near a modular building but amount of stuff to actually play with as a toy yes yes it's it's it's up there by the standards of when modular buildings were 150'; however, notes 'I remember when you could get a modular building for that'

FriendsTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

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Consensus

BUY

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Editorial Source

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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"this is obviously a pretty massive set"

Key Pros

✓Extensive set with multiple play spaces and rooms
✓Thoughtful modular design allowing various configurations
✓Wheelchair accessibility and inclusive character design

Key Cons

✕Price point of $150 USD is high; reviewer would prefer $119-120
✕Heavy reliance on stickers rather than built-up details in several locations (hairdresser wall details, cafe, several apartments)

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Value drivers

Rebrickable Reviews: Trevor (first Reddish Brown minidoll), Harper (wheelchair user), and Savannah (blind character) represent inclusive design milestones that may drive collector interest.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Wheelchair-using character and sight-impaired character may drive collectibility among those seeking representation, but reviewer does not frame this in investment terms

Exclusivity

Rebrickable Reviews: Wide retail release; standard LEGO production.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Wide retail (standard LEGO Friends release via traditional retail channels based on context)

Resale

Rebrickable Reviews: No explicit resale expectations stated, though modular design and new parts suggest potential aftermarket interest.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Stephanie

Savannah

Joshua

Evelyn

Trevor

Friends Dottie

Harper

Maya

Standout parts (per reviewers)

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.
Equipment Chopsticks (80577pr0001)
New part introduced in this set.
Minidoll Hair and Hat, Beanie with Bright Light Yellow Hair Long Wavy Hair (80683)Value
New part introduced in this set.

What Owners Say · summarized from 33 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise this large, modular Friends set for its exceptional detail, engaging build experience, and diverse characters, though shipping damage and missing pieces are persistent frustrations for a small number of buyers.

COMMON PRAISE

+Impressive detail and design with features like sliding doors, elevator, rooftop garden, and wheelchair accessibility
+Modular construction lets multiple builders work simultaneously or take breaks between sections
+High piece count and engagement level keeps kids and adults entertained during and after building
+Diverse character representation including different skin tones, girl in wheelchair, micro doll, and blind character

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Missing pieces in shipped sets causing frustration and wasted time
−Poor delivery packaging and damaged boxes from Walmart shipments
−Minifigure connections have smaller holes making assembly harder than typical LEGO

Family bondingModular designInclusive representationHigh build complexityDurability concerns

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

357 reviews

89%