Retiring soonAges 7+

Music Store & Apartment (42653)

Name: Music Store & Apartment
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42653
Rating: 4.9 (4 reviews)

Prices last checked: 13 June 2026 at 12:26

LEGO.com RRP:

£44.99

Best Price Found

€33.12(~£27.82) -£10.00 (22%)

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Amazon DE// Last Checked: 13 Jun

LEGO.com

★4.9

(4 reviews)

★4.8

🧱 483 pieces - : £0.07

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€33.12(~£27.82)

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Price checked: 13 Jun 2026

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£34.99

£44.99

Free delivery with Prime

Save £10.00 (22% off)

Price checked: 13 Jun 2026

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€37.99(~£31.91)

Price checked: 6 Jun 2026

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£45.00

Price checked: 13 May 2026

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LEGO.comOfficial

£44.99

Price updated: 13 Jun 2026

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Price Analysis

Lowest Price Ever

£26.55

at Amazon DE · May 2026

Average Price (12mo)

£36.47

Current vs Average

-4.1%

Below average

Price Trend

Rising

Last 30 days

Best Month to Buy

June

Value Score

10.0/10

Price-per-piece vs theme avg

The lowest price we've recorded for Music Store & Apartment is £26.55 at Amazon DE in May 2026. The current price is 4.1% below the 12-month average of £36.47. Prices have been trending upward recently. Consider buying soon if you spot a deal. Historically, June tends to offer the best prices for this set.

Price History & Buying Verdict

VerdictBuy now

•This set is marked as retiring soon by LEGO — once production stops, prices on the secondary market typically rise significantly.
•The current best price of £27.82 is within 5% of the all-time low we've recorded (£26.55 at Amazon DE, May 2026).
•Prices have been rising over the last 30 days, so locking in the current price could be wise.
•On price-per-piece, this is one of the better-value sets in the Friends range (value score 10.0/10 vs theme average).
•A recent price drop of about £9.69 was recorded in the last 30 days.

We've been tracking the price of LEGO Friends Music Store & Apartment (483 pieces) for 148 days, recording 53 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 12 times below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £26.55 at Amazon DE in May 2026.

The 12-month average sale price for set 42653 works out to £36.47 — that's 18.9% below the LEGO RRP of £44.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £45.00, giving a range of about £18.45 between the cheapest and most expensive observation.

Amazon DE has run the most price drops on this set in the period we've tracked, making it the retailer most worth watching for short-term deals. Historically, June has produced the lowest average prices for Music Store & Apartment, so if you're not in a hurry it's worth bookmarking the page closer to that window. Prices have been trending upward over the last 30 days, so the deals window may be closing.

Want to see how LEGO Music Store & Apartment (set 42653) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.

Description

Music Store & Apartment (42653) is a LEGO Friends set with 483 pieces, with an RRP of £44.99. It's currently available from £27.82 at Amazon DE — 22% below the RRP, saving you £10.00. Prices have been rising recently, so acting sooner may be wise. With a value score of 10.0/10, this set offers excellent value compared to other Friends sets.

Get ready to hit the high notes with this music-themed building set gift. The LEGO® Friends Music Shop & Apartment (42653) for girls, boys and music-lovers aged 7 and over comes with 3 LEGO Friends minidolls and a corgi figure, plus accessories to inspire imaginative play.

Kids can jam along with Paisley, Zac and Elsa D as they explore all the different instruments in the music shop, including drums, a guitar and a saxophone. There’s also a street piano where Marimba the corgi loves to ‘sing’ into the microphone. The brightly coloured building features a fun detachable musical note mascot and a piano-key staircase that leads up to Elsa D’s cosy apartment.

The apartment has lots of cute details, including a dog door, dog bed, letterbox, kitchenette, desk and a ladder leading to the loft bed. This detailed set also features lots of accessories, including a record player, synthesiser and headphones so kids can role-play different social situations for the characters.

Features

A building set gift for music-lovers – This LEGO® Friends Music Store & Apartment set includes lots of music-inspired accessories, including a toy drum kit, piano, guitar, saxophone and more
Imaginative play and friendship stories – This set inspires kids to create stories with the Friends characters as they play out different social situations at the music store and in the cozy apartment
3 LEGO® Friends characters and corgi figure – This set is packed with personality and comes with Paisley, Zac and Elsa D minidolls, a corgi figure, musical note mascot, piano-key staircase and more
Packed with fun accessories – Every playtime is different as kids create stories for the characters using the accessories, including a record player, box of vinyl records, synthesizer and headphones
A gift for mini musicians – This LEGO® set toy makes a great gift for girls, boys and music-lovers aged 7 years old and up, or for kids who enjoy fun building sets and friendship role play
Online show – Inspire more creative-play ideas with other sets (sold separately) and the LEGO® Friends: The Next Chapter online show, where kids can get to know the characters of Heartlake City
Let’s tell a friendship story – The LEGO® Friends range of buildingsets lets kids explore different friendship moments, with lots of opportunities to create their own imaginative stories
Measurements – 483-piece set with a main model measuring over 7 in. (18 cm) high, 7 in. (18 cm) wide and 4 in. (10 cm) deep

Frequently Asked Questions about Music Store & Apartment

What is the best price for LEGO Music Store & Apartment (Set 42653)?

The best current price for LEGO Music Store & Apartment (Set #42653) is £33.12 at Amazon DE. This is £10.00 cheaper than the official LEGO RRP of £44.99. Price last verified on 13 June 2026.

How much can I save on LEGO Music Store & Apartment?

You can save £10.00 (22% off) on LEGO Music Store & Apartment by buying from Amazon DE instead of LEGO.com. The official RRP is £44.99, but you can get it for just £33.12. Browse more top discounts.

How many pieces are in LEGO set 42653?

LEGO Music Store & Apartment (Set #42653) contains 483 pieces. At the best available price of £33.12, that works out to approximately 6.9p per piece.

What age is LEGO Music Store & Apartment suitable for?

LEGO Music Store & Apartment (Set #42653) is recommended for ages 7+. This set is part of the LEGO Friends theme. View all Friends sets and deals.

Where can I find the building instructions for LEGO Music Store & Apartment?

You can download the official building instructions for LEGO Music Store & Apartment (Set #42653) for free from LEGO.com. Download the building instructions here. The instructions are available as a PDF and can be viewed on any device.

Where can I buy LEGO Music Store & Apartment in the UK?

LEGO Music Store & Apartment (Set #42653) is available from 4 UK retailers including Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR and others. Prices range from £33.12 to £45.00. It's also available directly from LEGO.com at £44.99.

Is LEGO Music Store & Apartment on sale right now?

Yes! While not on sale at LEGO.com, you can get LEGO Music Store & Apartment for £33.12 at Amazon DE - that's 22% below the official RRP of £44.99. Browse more best offers.

What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO Music Store & Apartment?

The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO Music Store & Apartment (Set #42653) is £26.55 at Amazon DE in May 2026. That's 41% off the LEGO RRP of £44.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.

Is LEGO Music Store & Apartment being discontinued or retiring soon?

Yes — LEGO Music Store & Apartment is flagged as retiring soon by LEGO. Once production ends and remaining stock sells through, prices on the secondary market typically climb well above RRP. If this set is on your list, the safest window is now while retailers still have stock. Browse our list of retiring LEGO sets to see what else is on the way out.

Is LEGO Music Store & Apartment good value for money?

Comparing piece-count to price across the LEGO Friends theme, this set scores 10.0 / 10 for value. That works out to about 6.9p per piece. That puts Music Store & Apartment in the top tier of Friends sets for raw build value — you're paying noticeably less per brick than the theme average. Compare against other contenders on our best-value LEGO sets page.