Is this a good first LEGO Friends set?

Yes. The low piece count and simple steps suit a child around 5 to 7 who is new to the line.

How does it compare with the larger Heartlake City shops?

It is much smaller, with fewer shelves, characters and accessories. The bigger sets offer more play detail for older kids.

The supermarket build, a shopping cart, grocery accessories, a minidoll and a dog figure. The exact character and food pieces are listed on the box.

Yes. It uses standard LEGO bricks and fits alongside other Heartlake City buildings on a shelf or floor layout.

Yes, that is the stated starting age. Some pieces are small, so keep them away from toddlers.

6 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Walmart, Staples, Best Buy, Blain's Farm & Fleet.

At Target, for $13.99, 30% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$13.99at TargetChecked 22 h ago

30% under what the other stores charge

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