LEGO Friends Music Store & Apartment Building Set 42653 – Creative Musical Play for Kids 7+

Ignite Imaginative Music Worlds

Hit the high notes with LEGO Friends Music Store & Apartment (42653). This vibrant, music-themed building set invites kids 7+ to create friendship stories that rock. The kit blends bright bricks with tactile details—delighting hands and ears alike—as Paisley, Zac, Elsa D, and Marimba the corgi take to the stage in pretend play.

The detachable musical note mascot adds whimsy, while a piano-key staircase climbs to Elsa D's cozy apartment. Inside, a doggie door, a pet bed, a mailbox, and a compact kitchenette bring everyday life to the rhythm-filled world. The set surfaces a treasure trove of authentic details—from a record player and synthesizer to headphones and a loft bed accessible by a ladder—that inspire ongoing storytelling sessions.

What’s in the set

• 483 pieces form a colorful music store and apartment building
• Three mini-dolls (Paisley, Zac, Elsa D) plus Marimba the corgi figure
• Instruments and accessories: drum kit, guitar, saxophone, street piano
• Detachable musical note mascot and a piano-key staircase to the apartment
• Elsa D’s music room with record player, synthesizer, and headphones
• Home details: doggie door, loft bed, mailbox, and kitchenette

Build and play ideas abound. Kids can stage jam sessions with their favorite characters, imagine street performances, or create cozy scenes in the apartment. The mix of performers and props supports collaborative storytelling, roleplay, and turn-taking as friends build and perform together. The set’s bright colors and varied textures invite tactile exploration and visual curiosity, turning a single building into a small world of musical moments.

Enhanced building experience

• LEGO Builder app provides intuitive 3D instructions and progress tracking to help kids build confidently
• Encourages guided as well as independent play, with a shared project suitable for family or friends

With its generous size and multiple play zones, LEGO Friends Music Store & Apartment makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays or special occasions. It’s designed to nurture imagination without pressure, offering possibilities rather than guarantees. The finished model measures over 7 inches high, 7 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, a compact but expansive stage for musical storytelling.