Set Details
- Set Number
- 562503
- Name
- Ice Cream Shop
- Theme
- Friends
- Year
- 2025
- Pieces
- 29
- Complexity
- Starter
- Build Time
- 10-20 minutes
- Ages
- 4+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Ice Cream Shop
LEGO Ice Cream Shop (set #562503) is a small, compact build with 29 pieces from the Friends theme, released in 2025. The Friends line features story-driven sets featuring the characters of Heartlake City. This is a starter-level build suitable for ages 4+, with an estimated build time of 10-20 minutes.
Set Highlights
- 29 pieces at starter complexity — a 10-20 minutes build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 4+ builders.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 4+
The starter difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 4+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
29 pieces with an estimated 10-20 minutes fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Friends Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Friends shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Check the piece count on the bag against the parts list before starting — knowing what you have prevents mid-build surprises.
Even in small sets, connection order matters. Follow the steps rather than building sections independently.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Ice Cream Shop (#562503) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Ice Cream Shop FAQ
Related Reading
More Friends Sets
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Also Released in 2025
All 2025 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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