How can u tell?

There isn't a disconnected 'seam' between the bottom curves that swirl towards the base of those tiny dome tops. Plus considering building mechanics and the molding process, it makes sense to design it as one new complete piece which is basically just a modified 1x1 circle stud.

There isn't a disconnected 'seam' between the bottom curves that swirl towards the base of those tiny dome tops. Plus considering building mechanics and the molding process, it makes sense to design it as one new complete piece which is basically just a modified 1x1 circle stud.

 

Oh I see it now. Yeah if it were two pieces kids would have lots of trouble prying them apart. Parents would riot.

Thank you for the photos. I love all the new sets. I do wish the news van was diffrent from the camper. not sure what they could of did but wish they were not the same.  my dauther loves them all. she loves the new series sets. 

I think this is definitely the best Friends wave yet. Yeah, it would be a bit more realistic if the news van can didn't have pink and blue all over but the sets are just really inspired and for the most part the color schemes work perfectly (the beach house still looks awesome!). 

Purple turtles and penguins, why am I excited?

Purple turtles and penguins, why am I excited?

Next Series will have pink elephants.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wR8FL_2gwI

Next Series will have pink elephants.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wR8FL_2gwI

That would be great!!!

Wow, these are all sooooo cute!!! I want 3 of each. That's what I try to get of all sets I like.

Lovin' these new sets! Thanks for posting all the great pics!

Next Series will have pink elephants.

 

I want a narwhal.

Will all of them come out in January or will they come out different times of the year. I was not sure if these came in January and then latter in the year if they made more new ones. My daughter just got in to them in Aug. so this will be the first new set's that come out for us. still new to how lego dose this. 

Will all of them come out in January or will they come out different times of the year. I was not sure if these came in January and then latter in the year if they made more new ones. My daughter just got in to them in Aug. so this will be the first new set's that come out for us. still new to how lego dose this. 

This is the January wave (might be available a bit early or a bit late though). There are 15 items or so and normal Friends years have 30ish total.

Will all of them come out in January or will they come out different times of the year. I was not sure if these came in January and then latter in the year if they made more new ones. My daughter just got in to them in Aug. so this will be the first new set's that come out for us. still new to how lego dose this. 

I would believe at least the smallest sets followed by a couple of the medium-large ones will be available at the beginning of the year and then the remainders later on. I know Series 4 will (should) be out by January, Series 5 in May, and Series 6 around September. (Same schedule as the Collectable Minifigures.)

Thank you so much. wow so there will be a series 5 and 6 .  then in September is all starts over again.  

Did we ever figure out what MSRP prices are for the newest wave of Friends sets? I saw TRU had Sunshine Ranch for $98 in store, but that seems awfully overpriced to me. Even after $25 off.

I built the lifeguard last night and it is great!  Really a fun set and for the size fun to build

I bought Sunshine Ranch at Walmart for $75 and Beach House for $35.  The Juice bar was $35 at TRU ($25 retail?), but must be high compared to the Beach House at $35.  

I bought Sunshine Ranch at Walmart for $75 and Beach House for $35.  The Juice bar was $35 at TRU ($25 retail?), but must be high compared to the Beach House at $35.  

 

Thanks for the input! Yeah I'm hoping LEGO Shop at Home puts up the new Friends items soon so I can get a sense of whether I'm getting a deal or not!

I bought Sunshine Ranch at Walmart for $75 and Beach House for $35.  The Juice bar was $35 at TRU ($25 retail?), but must be high compared to the Beach House at $35.  

 

The Ranch was available at my TRU yesterday, but for $90.  I declined to purchase I dropped it like a hot potato.

I bought Sunshine Ranch at Walmart for $75 and Beach House for $35.  The Juice bar was $35 at TRU ($25 retail?), but must be high compared to the Beach House at $35.  

I was just at Walmart and price checked the Juice Bar and it came up as $29.99.

The Ranch was available at my TRU yesterday, but for $90.  I declined to purchase.

 

Why did you change your hot potato comment?? I burst out laughing when I read that. Was about to give you props...

I bought Sunshine Ranch at Walmart for $75 and Beach House for $35.  The Juice bar was $35 at TRU ($25 retail?), but must be high compared to the Beach House at $35.  

 

Juice Bar at my TRU was $41.99. I bought 2 anyway to add to the 2 $9 Fierce Flyers that I got to reach the $100 to get the $25 off. Not sure if that was a smart move on my part...probably just brought the JB down to MSRP.

Why did you change your hot potato comment?? I burst out laughing when I read that. Was about to give you props...

 

Ah, man!  I'll have to go back and change it.  I thought it was confusing.  I didn't want anyone to think I meant that I dropped money on it.

I bought Sunshine Ranch at Walmart for $75 and Beach House for $35.

I found Sunshine Ranch at my Walmart for $70 yesterday.  Snapped that one up.  (Unlike the $90 I found at TRU the day before).