The LEGO Friends Pets subtheme focuses on everyday pet care, adoption, and animal playtime in Heartlake City, spanning from 2012's 3935 Stephanie's Pet Patrol and 3942 Heartlake Dog Show through long-running releases like 41698 Pet Playground, 42615 Pet Adoption Day, and 42666 Cat Birthday Party & Tree House. The line covers hamsters, guinea pigs, cats, dogs, and bunnies with playsets such as 42612 Cat Playground Adventure, 42635 Dog Grooming Car, 42640 Guinea Pig Playground, and 42651 Horse and Pet Vet Clinic. Recent 2026 releases include 42678 Pet Accessories Van and 42679 Heartlake City Bunny Hotel.
2014 LEGO Sets
2014 brought The LEGO Movie to theaters, propelling LEGO to unprecedented mainstream success and spawning its own theme. LEGO Star Wars celebrated 15 years, while Ninjago—originally planned for retirement—was extended following strong sales and a hit TV series. The first minifigure-scale Minecraft sets appeared, and LEGO The Simpsons launched with The Simpsons House and a dedicated minifigure series. Other additions included LEGO Juniors and the digital-physical LEGO Fusion, while a fan-designed Ghostbusters Ecto-1 commemorated the film’s 30th anniversary. Galaxy Squad, The Lone Ranger, and The Lord of the Rings ended during this period.