LEGO® DUPLO® Brick Starters (Explore)

Description

The first heap of bricks

Duplo is aimed at children who are just starting to build with their hands. This basic set deliberately limits itself to four different part types, with several of each in the box. That has an advantage: children do not need to hunt around but can stack, push and pull apart straight away. At 52 pieces the quantity is enough for towers, walls and simple vehicles without turning into a confusing pile. No minifigure is included, so the bricks themselves stay in the spotlight.

Four colours for sorting

Red, blue, green and yellow are the set's primary colours and make it ideal for learning. Children can sort by colour, lay out patterns or build towers in a single shade. Parents often use the bricks to practise counting and comparing: how many red pieces fit in the tower, which one is taller, which falls over first. The big studs are made to be handled by small hands and pressed firmly into place.

Playing the “Explore” way

The word “Explore” points to discovery: trying things out, clicking pieces together and letting something new appear. The set offers no fixed instructions, just raw material with which children can carry out their own ideas. A house for soft toys, a garage for toy cars or a train of bricks in a row are typical examples. With so few types, the material also fits into a box of other Duplo and adds colour to an existing collection.

Parts list and adding more

The parts list on this page shows all four types with quantities. If you already own Duplo, it helps you decide whether certain shapes are missing. The “What can I build?” tool also checks which other sets can be put together from your stock and these bricks. One thing to remember: Duplo pieces are larger than ordinary bricks, so they only work with other Duplo and not with the small standard bricks.

FAQ

How many pieces does the set contain?

There are 52 pieces in four types, coloured red, blue, green and yellow.

What age is it meant for?

Duplo is made for very young children. The exact age recommendation is printed on the original packaging.

Do the bricks fit ordinary building bricks?

No. They are larger and only connect to other Duplo.