Ages 4+

Animal Vet Clinic (42696)

Name: Animal Vet Clinic
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42696

Prices last checked: 27 October 2026 at 13:29

LEGO.com4.9(4)Amazon4.6141 pieces · 11.1p each

Available From

Cheapest right now

£15.65€18.69

Amazon FR

Save £9.34

37% under £24.99 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

£14.32 lowest£25.00 highest

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Amazon DE

€19.99 · Delivery not known

£16.74

£8.25 under RRP

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Amazon UK

Free delivery

£18.00

£6.99 under RRP

Buy

Argos

Not re-checked since 13 May 2026

£25.00

LEGO.comOfficial

Sets the RRP everything else is measured against

£24.99

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It was £14.32 at Amazon UK in August. Checked 30 times over 250 days · average £20.52.

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Price Analysis

Lowest Price Ever

£14.32

at Amazon UK · Aug 2026

Average Price (12mo)

£20.52

Current vs Average

-12.3%

Below average

Best Month to Buy

August

Value Score

2.0/10

Price-per-piece vs theme avg

The lowest price we've recorded for Animal Vet Clinic is £14.32 at Amazon UK in August 2026. The current price is 12.3% below the 12-month average of £20.52. Historically, August tends to offer the best prices for this set.

Price History & Buying Verdict

VerdictGood time to buy

•It's currently 12.3% below the 12-month average price of £20.52 — a notably good window.
•Price-per-piece is high for the Friends theme (value score 2.0/10) — collectors and display-piece buyers will value it more than piece-count buyers.

We've been tracking the price of LEGO Friends Animal Vet Clinic (141 pieces) for 250 days, recording 30 data points across LEGO.com and major UK retailers. Over that period the price has dropped 11 times below previous levels, with the lowest price ever recorded being £14.32 at Amazon UK in August 2026.

The 12-month average sale price for set 42696 works out to £20.52 — that's 17.9% below the LEGO RRP of £24.99. The highest price we recorded across our tracked retailers was £25.00, giving a range of about £10.68 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, August has produced the lowest average prices for Animal Vet Clinic, so if you're not in a hurry it's worth bookmarking the page closer to that window.

Want to see how LEGO Animal Vet Clinic (set 42696) compares against other sets? Browse the best-value LEGO sets or check the full price-history tracker.

Description

Animal Vet Clinic (42696) is a LEGO Friends set with 141 pieces, with an RRP of £24.99. It's currently available from £18.00 at Amazon UK, 28% below the RRP, saving £6.99. Amazon FR lists it for €18.69 (about £15.65 before delivery and any import costs). With a value score of 2.0/10, this set is priced higher per piece than most Friends sets.

SpecificationsEncourage kids ages 4 and up to build their own stories with the LEGO® Friends Animal Vet Clinic (42696) playset for girls and boys. The detailed vet toy set is equipped with all your preschooler needs to role-play and care for the animals. There’s a horse stable, an examination room, pet beds, food, veterinary equipment, a pet playground and more. The toy set includes Zac and Valeria minidolls, plus a horse, a dog, a bunny and 2 cat figures. Vet-themed accessories such as a syringe, a thermometer and a clipboard and pen inspire make-believe play. For the horse, there’s a saddle, hay, a brush, a carrot, water, horse poop, and a helmet for a rider. This set makes a fun gift for preschoolers who love animal playsets. LEGO 4+ sets come withhelpful quick-start elements – larger pieces that help kids get started. With the LEGO Builder app, kids can enjoy a fun building experience where they can zoom in and rotate sets using 3D instructions and track progress. Set contains 141 pieces.

Features

VET PLAYSET WITH ANIMAL FIGURES – Preschoolers ages 4 and up can imagine hours of pet care stories with this pretend play toy which includes 2 minidolls, 5 animal figures and accessories
CARE FOR THE PETS – The LEGO® Friends Animal Vet Clinic (42696) has everything kids need to tell animal care stories, including a toy horse stable, an examination room, a pet playground and more
2 LEGO® FRIENDS CHARACTERS – This set comes with Valeria and Zac minidolls, a dog, a bunny, a horse and 2 cat figures so kids can create endless stories
VET CLINIC ACCESSORIES – Inspire imaginative play with details including a syringe, a thermometer, a clipboard and pen, a saddle, a helmet, hay, a brush, a carrot, water, horse poop, treats and more
PRESCHOOLER GIFT IDEA – This animal playset makes a great horse lover gift for girls and boys ages 4 years and up who enjoy make believe toys and storytelling
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
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
DIMENSIONS – 141-piece set with a vet clinic measuring over 3.5 in. (9 cm) high, 8 in. (20 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (7 cm) deep

Minifigures Included

2 figures

Minifigures in Animal Vet Clinic. One of them appears in other sets we track, which can be a cheaper way to get the same figure.

Zac
4 parts
Also in 1 other set›
- Garden Restaurant42691 · £119.99 RRP
Valeria
4 parts

Minifigure data from Rebrickable.

Frequently Asked Questions about Animal Vet Clinic

What is the best price for LEGO Animal Vet Clinic (Set 42696)?

The best current UK price for LEGO Animal Vet Clinic (Set #42696) is £18.00 at Amazon UK. This is £6.99 cheaper than the official LEGO RRP of £24.99. Price last verified on 27 October 2026.

How much can I save on LEGO Animal Vet Clinic?

You can save £6.99 (28% off) on LEGO Animal Vet Clinic by buying from Amazon FR instead of LEGO.com. The official RRP is £24.99, but you can get it for just £18.69. Browse more top discounts.

How many pieces are in LEGO set 42696?

LEGO Animal Vet Clinic (Set #42696) contains 141 pieces. At the best available price of £18.69, that works out to approximately 13.3p per piece.

What age is LEGO Animal Vet Clinic suitable for?

LEGO Animal Vet Clinic (Set #42696) is recommended for ages 4+. This set is part of the LEGO Friends theme. View all Friends sets and deals.

Where can I find the building instructions for LEGO Animal Vet Clinic?

You can download the official building instructions for LEGO Animal Vet Clinic (Set #42696) 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 Animal Vet Clinic in the UK?

LEGO Animal Vet Clinic (Set #42696) is available from 3 UK retailers including Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon DE. Prices range from £15.65 to £18.00. It's also available directly from LEGO.com at £24.99.

Is LEGO Animal Vet Clinic on sale right now?

Yes! While not on sale at LEGO.com, you can get LEGO Animal Vet Clinic for £18.69 at Amazon FR - that's 28% below the official RRP of £24.99. Browse more best offers.

What is the lowest price ever recorded for LEGO Animal Vet Clinic?

The lowest price we've recorded for LEGO Animal Vet Clinic (Set #42696) is £14.32 at Amazon UK in August 2026. That's 43% off the LEGO RRP of £24.99. Track the latest movements on our LEGO price history page.

Is LEGO Animal Vet Clinic good value for money?

Comparing piece-count to price across the LEGO Friends theme, this set scores 2.0 / 10 for value. That works out to about 13.3p per piece. That sits below the Friends average — you're paying for design, licensing, or scale rather than sheer brick count. Display-piece and collector buyers usually still consider that fair. Compare against other contenders on our best-value LEGO sets page.