LEGO® Large Pre-School Basic Set

Description

A box for free building

Unlike a model set, this basic set has no fixed subject. You get 92 bricks and build whatever comes to mind: walls, towers, houses or imaginary shapes. It sits in the Minitalia theme and was aimed at pre-school children. There are no minifigures, so the figure count is 0. That openness is the appeal, because nobody tells you what the result should look like, and the bricks can be recombined as often as you like.

Only ten kinds of part

What stands out is the narrow range: 92 pieces are spread across only 10 different part types. Many bricks therefore appear several times over, which shows the basic idea of the system very clearly. Working with a few shapes teaches how studs connect and how walls can be staggered for strength. The colours yellow, blue, red and white are bold and unmistakable, which suits a set for the youngest builders and avoids any distraction from unusual shades.

Who it suits today

Today this set mostly appeals to collectors and fans of early brick boxes. It shows what was on offer for pre-schoolers in the seventies and gives a good feel for the packaging and range thinking of the period. If you own a copy, you can display it or carry on using it as a toy box. It also makes a useful addition to a large collection, since basic shapes in these four colours are never wasted.

Parts list and ideas

The parts list on this page is short and clear, with just ten entries. That makes it easy to spot what is missing if your copy is incomplete. Use "What can I build?" to see which further models become possible when you add this set to your other bricks. Because the parts are so simple, they fit into almost any collection and mix easily with pieces from other sets, whatever their age or theme.

FAQ

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

Set 13-2 has 92 pieces in 10 different part types. No minifigures are included.

Does it come with fixed building instructions?

It is a basic set without a set model. You build freely, whatever you like.

Which colours does it contain?

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