The LEGO Friends Summer subtheme encompasses sets focused on beach and summer activities in Heartlake City. Notable sets include 41316 Andrea's Speedboat Transporter (2017), which features a speedboat, a trailer, and a beach scene; 41317 Sunshine Catamaran (2017), a large catamaran with various leisure facilities; and 41347 Heartlake City Resort (2018), a comprehensive resort complex with a monorail, water slide, and various recreational amenities. These sets highlight summer vacations and water-based fun, reflecting the diverse interests and adventures of the Friends characters during the summer season.
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.