The LEGO Friends Animals Series theme is a subset of the LEGO Friends line that focuses on various animal sets. These small sets typically feature a specific animal, like a cat, dog, or bird, along with related accessories and a small environment or play scenario. The theme complements the broader LEGO Friends world, allowing users to expand their collections with animal-centric additions.
2013 LEGO Sets
2013 introduced Legends of Chima, a heavily promoted fantasy line positioned as Ninjago’s successor, complete with a companion TV series. Licensed debuts included Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Lone Ranger, and new DUPLO tie-ins for Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Mickey Mouse. Collectors pursued the ultra-rare Mr. Gold minifigure from Series 10, limited to just 5,000 worldwide. This year also marked LEGO’s shift from 4-digit to 5-digit set numbering as Monster Fighters, SpongeBob SquarePants, Cars, and Dino concluded.