LEGO® Medium Pre-School Basic Set

Description

Fewer parts, more imagination

This set has no fixed model. You get 71 bricks and build whatever you like: a wall, a house, a tower or something entirely abstract. It belongs to the Minitalia theme and was meant for pre-school children. There are no minifigures, so the set has 0 figures. Its size sits between the small and large basic sets of the range, hence the name, and the result is a handy, manageable box. That is plenty for many different ideas.

Just six part types

The variety is deliberately small: 71 pieces are spread over only 6 different part types. With so few shapes you quickly learn how studs connect and how to stagger walls for stability. Blue, yellow, red and white are clear primary colours that are easy to tell apart. Children spot patterns and symmetries at once when the choice is this simple and uncluttered. That also makes tidying simple, since each type gets its own place in the box.

Today for collectors and tinkerers

Today the set appeals mainly to collectors hunting for early basic boxes. It shows how the maker offered different sizes back then to reach children according to age and pocket money. It is also a useful addition to a large collection, since basic bricks in these four colours are needed in almost every project, whether for walls, floors or foundations. Comparing it with other basic sets of the range shows how consistently the concept was carried through every size.

Parts list and ideas

The parts list on this page is as short as can be, with only six lines. You can see at once whether your copy is complete. "What can I build?" lets you check which further models your stock allows when you add this set. Thanks to its simple shapes it combines easily with other sets and gives them a sturdy foundation. It takes seconds to check and saves guesswork when buying second-hand.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Medium Pre-School Basic Set?

Set 12-2 has 71 pieces in just 6 different part types. No minifigures are included.

Is there a fixed model to rebuild?

No, it is a basic set for free building without a set model.

Which colours does it contain?

Blue, yellow, red and white, as the parts list on this page shows.