LEGO® DUPLO® Pre-School Building Set

Description

First bricks for little hands

Released in 1987, the Pre-School Building Set belongs to the Duplo line within the Town theme. It was aimed at children of pre-school age who are just learning to grip bricks, press them together and pull them apart again. At 69 pieces the size is well judged: it will not overwhelm, but it still offers enough material for a sizeable construction. There are no minifigs, as Duplo puts big, easy-to-hold bricks at the centre.

More variety than a plain basic set

Having 25 different parts among 69 is a respectable ratio for a set of this size. Besides standard bricks there are probably some special shapes that bring a house, a vehicle or a small scene to life. How the models look is up to the imagination of the children, since the set is open-ended. That freedom is exactly what makes it worth having in everyday play, because something different can come out of the box every time.

Colours that make sense at once

Yellow, red and blue form the backbone, joined by brown. The strong shades are easy for small children to recognise and tell apart. Brown suits roofs, tree trunks, animals or furniture and so brings a little nature into the game. If you build together with a child, you can turn the colours into a game as well: who finds the next red brick, who builds a blue tower, and how tall will it get before it topples?

Parts list and reuse

If you still own the set, you can match every colour and part type on this page against your own bricks. That shows you whether anything is missing and helps you search for replacements. The bricks fit other Duplo sets and complement them well. The “What can I build?” tool also shows which models your entire Duplo collection could make, even if the Pre-School Building Set accounts for only part of it.

FAQ

How many pieces does the set have?

It has 69 pieces, 25 of them different. No minifigs are included.

What age was it made for?

According to its name it is meant for pre-school children, and the large Duplo bricks suit small hands.

Do the bricks fit other Duplo sets?

Yes, they belong to the Duplo line and can be combined with other Duplo bricks.