LEGO® DUPLO® Brick Mixer

Description

Play built around mixing and sorting

The name tells you what it is about: bricks get mixed, sorted and passed on. That suits small children, who love to see how things behave when they are shaken or poured from one container to another. The set belongs to the Duplo Basic Set range, so it has no film tie-in and relies on simple, large pieces. At 71 pieces it is manageable and quick to build, even without much help from adults. Older children can take over and show younger ones how the bricks click into each other.

Four primaries, fourteen types

Yellow, green, red and blue dominate the palette, the primary shades children like to practise sorting by. The 71 pieces are spread over 14 different part types, which is a little more than in some other basic sets of the period. That means more shapes to discover. Which ones they are and how often each appears is shown in the parts list on this page, listed piece by piece. Even second-hand, it is easy to count whether everything is still in the box after years of play.

Rebuilding with a bigger collection

All Duplo bricks fit together, even across decades. The Brick Mixer can therefore be rebuilt into something else at any time or combined with pieces from other boxes. If you already own Duplo, it widens your choice of colours and shapes. It works as a small top-up for the toy box, as a gift for a child who is just starting to build, or as something to hand on to a younger sibling. Because the bricks are sturdy, they survive rough play and frequent rebuilding without any trouble.

Buying second-hand

Because the set dates from 1999, it is usually found second-hand today, for instance at flea markets or on online marketplaces. Use the parts list to check that all 14 types are present before you commit. The “What can I build?” tool also shows which other models your existing Duplo bricks could make, so you avoid buying duplicates and leaving gaps in your collection. That saves money and stops the same bricks piling up in the box.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Brick Mixer have?

It has 71 pieces in 14 different types and no minifigures.

Which colours does it contain?

Mainly yellow, green, red and blue.

Is it compatible with other Duplo sets?

Yes, Duplo bricks fit together across sets and can be mixed freely.