LEGO Friends Music Store & Apartment (42653) – Interactive Storytelling for Ages 7+

Ignite imaginative storytelling with music

Hit the high notes with the LEGO Friends Music Store & Apartment set (42653), a vibrant building toy designed for kids ages 7 and up. This two-in-one play environment blends a bright music shop with a cozy upstairs apartment, inviting young builders to choreograph friendship stories around instruments, performances, and daily life. Paisley, Zac, Elsa D, and Marimba the corgi join the stage, ready to sing along as kids imagine gigs, rehearsals, and neighborhood encounters. A detachable musical note mascot adds a whimsical touch to the storefront, making each scene feel one step closer to a live show.

What makes this set special

With 483 pieces, the model rewards careful building and repeated play. The street piano sits at the heart of the street, complemented by a piano-key staircase that leads to Elsa D's home. Inside, you’ll find a doggie door, a pet bed, a mailbox, and a compact kitchenette—each brick thoughtfully arranged to invite close inspection and tactile exploration. The ensemble also includes a record player, a synthesizer, headphones, and a loft bed reachable by a ladder, offering multiple spaces for kids to stage stories and performances.

• INCLUDED MINIDOLLS & FIGURE: Paisley, Zac, Elsa D, and Marimba the corgi enable lively social storytelling and musical moments.
• REALISTIC INSTRUMENTS: drum kit, guitar, saxophone, and street piano invite rhythmic pretend play across scenes.
• DETAILED PLAY SPACES: a music shop façade paired with a cozy apartment, doggie door, and kitchen nook.

Build, play, and learn

Beyond construction, the set encourages cooperative storytelling. Kids can rotate roles among the characters, stage performances, or imagine daily life for the apartment residents. Sensory details like headphones and a working synthesizer make pretend music feel tangible, while the loft bed and ladder encourage movement and spatial planning as pieces are moved between rooms.

• GROWTH-ORIENTED PLAY: kids practice storytelling, sequencing, and teamwork during shared adventures.
• GIFTABLE ADVENTURE: a thoughtful present for birthdays or celebrations for music lovers and creative kids.

Dimensions: the music store and apartment rise over 7 inches high, 7 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, making a compact display piece when not in use. This set pairs well with other LEGO Friends sets, expanding the world for ongoing creative play and social storytelling.