Retiring soonAges 6+

Pet Accessories Van (42678)

Name: Pet Accessories Van
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42678

Prices last checked: 27 October 2026 at 19:56

LEGO.com5.0(5)Amazon4.6237 pieces · 4.6p each

Available From

Cheapest right now

£10.87€12.98

Amazon DE

Save £7.12

40% under £17.99 RRP

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Delivery not known · priced in EUR, converted at the ECB rate of 23 Oct 2026

Its price range since we started watchingtoday is near the bottom

£9.80 lowest£18.00 highest

Also available

Amazon FR

€14.90 · Delivery not known

£12.48

£5.51 under RRP

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Amazon UK

Marketplace sellers only

Argos

Not re-checked since 13 May 2026

£18.00

LEGO.comOfficial

Sets the RRP everything else is measured against

£17.99

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It was £9.80 at Amazon UK in October. Checked 63 times over 281 days · average £14.55.

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Price Analysis

Lowest Price Ever

£9.80

at Amazon UK · Oct 2026

Average Price (12mo)

£14.55

Current vs Average

-21.0%

Below average

Price Trend

Falling

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 Pet Accessories Van is £9.80 at Amazon UK in October 2026. The current price is 21.0% below the 12-month average of £14.55. Prices have been trending downward recently — a good time to buy. 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.
•It's currently 21.0% below the 12-month average price of £14.55 — a notably good window.
•Prices have trended downward over the last 30 days — there's a chance of a further dip.
•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 £1.69 was recorded in the last 30 days.

We've been tracking the price of LEGO Friends Pet Accessories Van (237 pieces) for 281 days, recording 63 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 14 times below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £9.80 at Amazon UK in October 2026.

The 12-month average sale price for set 42678 works out to £14.55 — that's 19.1% below the LEGO RRP of £17.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £18.00, giving a range of about £8.20 between the cheapest and most expensive observation.

Amazon UK 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 Pet Accessories Van, so if you're not in a hurry it's worth bookmarking the page closer to that window. Prices have been trending downward over the last 30 days.

Want to see how LEGO Pet Accessories Van (set 42678) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.

Description

Pet Accessories Van (42678) is a LEGO Friends set with 237 pieces, with an RRP of £17.99. Prices have been falling over the last 30 days. With a value score of 10.0/10, this set offers excellent value compared to other Friends sets.

SpecificationsLet little animal lovers unleash their imagination with the LEGO® Friends Pet Accessories Van (42678) toy for kids. Girls and boys ages 6 and up can create tail-wagging adventures as they load the van, display accessories and put on a pet fashion show. The detailed building set encourages open-ended play with 2 minidolls, kitten, dog and frog animal figures and cute pet accessories. This set is full of fun moments – admire the pug-shaped van and see its tail wag as it drives along! Get creative helping the pets try on different hats including a rain hat, cowboy hat, top hat and flower crown. Check out the cute bone mascot, then load the van with the accessories, ready for the next adventure. This set makes a great gift for girls and boys who love pets and pugs. With the LEGO Builder app, kids can enjoy an intuitive building adventure where they can zoom in and rotate sets using 3D building instructions, save sets and track progress. Set contains 237 pieces.

Features

PET PLAYSET WITH VAN – Little animal lovers ages 6+ can create endless pet stories with this toy set for girls and boys, with 2 minidolls, a kitten, a dog, a frog, and a dog-themed van and accessories
PUG-THEMED VAN – Enjoy tail-wagging deliveries with the adorable LEGO® Friends Pet Accessories Van (42678) featuring a cute pug design, complete with puppy face and a tail that wags as the van moves
2 LEGO® FRIENDS CHARACTERS – Storytelling and pretend play are so much fun with this toy set which includes Nova and Aliya minidolls plus 3 animal figures: a kitten, a dog and a frog
DISPLAY THE ANIMAL ACCESSORIES – Open the van to find hats for the pets to wear: a rain hat, cowboy hat, top hat and flower crown toy, plus a cash register and a price list for pet shopping play
GIFT IDEA – This pet toy for kids makes a fun birthday gift for girls and boys ages 6 years old and up who love building sets, animal toys and fashion shows
A FUN WAY TO BUILD – The LEGO® Builder app guides kids on an intuitive building adventure where they can save sets, track progress and zoom in and rotate models using 3D instructions as they build
ONLINE SHOW – Discover more creative play ideas with other sets (sold separately) and the LEGO® Friends: The Next Chapter online show, where kids get to know the characters of Heartlake City
DIMENSIONS – 237-piece set with a van measuring over 2.5 in. (6 cm) high, 6 in. (15 cm) long and 2.5 in. (6 cm) wide

Minifigures Included

2 figures

Minifigures in Pet Accessories Van. 2 of them appear in other sets we track, which can be a cheaper way to get the same figure.

Aliya
4 parts
Also in 1 other set›
- Dog Treats Bakery42677 · £24.99 RRP
Nova
4 parts
Also in 1 other set›
- Fun Indoor Playground42686 · £54.99 RRP

Minifigure data from Rebrickable.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Accessories Van

What is the best price for LEGO Pet Accessories Van (Set 42678)?

LEGO Pet Accessories Van (Set #42678) is currently priced at £17.99 on LEGO.com. We continuously monitor prices across multiple UK retailers to find you the best deals.

How many pieces are in LEGO set 42678?

LEGO Pet Accessories Van (Set #42678) contains 237 pieces. At the best available price of £12.98, that works out to approximately 5.5p per piece.

What age is LEGO Pet Accessories Van suitable for?

LEGO Pet Accessories Van (Set #42678) is recommended for ages 6+. This set is part of the LEGO Friends theme. View all Friends sets and deals.

Where can I find the building instructions for LEGO Pet Accessories Van?

You can download the official building instructions for LEGO Pet Accessories Van (Set #42678) 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 Pet Accessories Van in the UK?

LEGO Pet Accessories Van (Set #42678) is available from 2 UK retailers including Amazon DE, Amazon FR. Prices range from £10.87 to £12.48. It's also available directly from LEGO.com at £17.99.

What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO Pet Accessories Van?

The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO Pet Accessories Van (Set #42678) is £9.80 at Amazon UK in October 2026. That's 46% off the LEGO RRP of £17.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.

Is LEGO Pet Accessories Van being discontinued or retiring soon?

Yes — LEGO Pet Accessories Van 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 Pet Accessories Van 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 5.5p per piece. That puts Pet Accessories Van 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.