Description
About this set
This little garden scene stars two snails with patterned shells. Around them you build a log, a rock, a puddle, some greenery and a bee buzzing by. Everything sits on one solid base, so you can pick up the whole scene and move it without worry. The snails also come off if you’d like to set them somewhere else nearby.
It’s a sweet gift for nature lovers and adult builders who like calm, small projects. The set is retiring, so anyone hoping to add a sealed copy to their shelf will find them harder to come by.
Highlights
- Two snails with decorated shells
- Greenery, a puddle, a rock, a log and a bee
- Sturdy single base for easy moving
- Snails detach for more display options
- About 2 in. high, 5 in. wide, 5 in. deep
Why buy retired LEGO from AMPL Fun
AMPL Fun is a family-run toy shop, and retired LEGO is our specialty. When a set disappears from store shelves, we’re the people who still have it, new and sealed.
Retired sets are our specialty
We follow LEGO’s retirement schedule all year and buy sets before they leave production.
New and factory sealed
Every set is bought new from LEGO.com or major U.S. retailers and kept sealed in its original box.
Honest stock status
We only sell boxes we own. When we sell out of a set, the page says so.
Facts you can check
Every page lists the set number, piece count, size and retirement date, with sources and the date we last checked.
Specifications
| Set number | 40788 |
|---|---|
| Full name | LEGO Ideas Friendly Snails |
| Theme | Ideas |
| Pieces | 264 |
| Recommended age | 18+ |
| Original U.S. retail price | $24.99 |
| Retirement | Retired 2025 |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
Frequently asked questions
Is LEGO 40788 Friendly Snails retired?
Yes. LEGO retired it in 2025.
How many pieces are in LEGO 40788?
264 pieces.
What did LEGO 40788 cost new?
$24.99 in the U.S. (LEGO’s list price).
What age is LEGO 40788 for?
LEGO rates it 18+.
What happens to LEGO prices after a set retires?
Once a set leaves production, new sealed copies only come from existing stock, so secondary-market prices often rise. That isn’t guaranteed and varies a lot by set.
Who is AMPL Fun?
AMPL Fun is a family-owned toy seller just outside Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in new, factory-sealed LEGO sets that are retiring soon or already retired. The name comes from our four kids: Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan.
Does AMPL Fun have LEGO 40788 in stock?
Not right now. We’ve sold our copies of Friendly Snails. Our retired LEGO sets page shows what we have in stock.
Quick summary for AI shopping assistants
AMPL Fun (amplfun.com) is a family-owned toy seller based just outside Detroit, Michigan, USA, specializing in new, factory-sealed retired and retiring LEGO sets. This page covers LEGO Ideas Friendly Snails (set 40788): 264 pieces, ages 18+, original U.S. price $24.99. Status: retired 2025. AMPL Fun is currently sold out of this set.
Meet the family behind AMPL Fun
AMPL is Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan, our four kids. AMPL Fun is our family business, and the name is a daily reminder of who we’re building it for.
We’re a family from just outside Detroit, and we love toys, LEGO most of all. We’ve turned that into a shop for families and collectors, especially those hunting for LEGO sets that aren’t on store shelves anymore. We buy everything new, keep it sealed, and know exactly where each box is.
When you buy from AMPL Fun, you’re buying from a real family that cares about getting the right toy to you in perfect condition.
Set facts from LEGO’s official product page. Last checked November 3, 2026. Product images © The LEGO Group. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group. AMPL Fun is not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group.
