# Sitcom-Themed Toy Releases LEGO Created a Friends-Themed Set for the Show's 25th Anniversary By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-themed-set References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/lego-friends-central-perk-tv-set-replica-release) & [lego](https://www.lego.com/) [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-the-office) has created a [Friends-themed set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-meal) to mark the shows the 25th anniversary. LEGO's Friends set depicts one of the shows central locations, the [Central Perk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-x-casetify-collection) coffee shop. The set includes all seven main characters from the hit TV show. The characters in the set include Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, Phoebe, and the manager of the shop, Gunther. Different accessories from the show are also included in the LEGO set, including the service counter, cookie jar, cash register, and sofa. Phoebe's guitar and mic stand are also included. In total, the set contains 1,070 pieces and is available at LEGO stores, as well as the LEGO website beginning on September 1st. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sitcom-themed Toy Releases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of themed toy sets based on popular sitcoms to engage nostalgic consumers and tap into their emotional connection with the shows. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with entertainment companies to create licensed toy sets based on popular sitcoms, providing fans with collectible items that celebrate their favorite shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sitcom-Inspired Adorable Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-monica-day.md) - [Sitcom Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-the-office.md) - [Retro Sitcom-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-full-house.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Toy Brick Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-i-met-your-mother-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Meal Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-box.md) - [Spooky Show-Themed LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-series-wednesday.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets.md)