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.
2022 LEGO Sets
In 2022, LEGO celebrated its 90th anniversary, marking nearly a century of creativity and innovation. Special tribute sets revived beloved classics like Castle and Space with modern techniques, delighting longtime fans. LEGO Avatar launched alongside the release of Avatar: The Way of Water, bringing Pandora’s world to life in brick form, while the LEGO BrickHeadz line broadened with more licensed characters. Core themes such as Star Wars, City, and Technic continued to perform strongly. Sustainability milestones included expanding the use of recycled plastics in elements and packaging, underscoring LEGO’s enduring commitment to environmental responsibility.