LEGO® DUPLO® Large Bucket

Description

Bricks in a bucket

Bucket sets have long been part of the Duplo range because they combine toy and storage: you tip the bricks out, build, and then collect them again. This one belongs to the Basic Set line, so there is no film or themed world attached. At 71 pieces the amount is manageable, big enough for first buildings and small enough that toddlers do not lose track. The bucket can also be carried along or used for tidying the playroom. Packing it up for a visit to grandparents or friends takes only a moment.

Red, green, yellow and blue

The four main colours are red, green, yellow and blue, the classic Duplo palette. The 71 pieces are spread across twelve part types, so most shapes appear more than once. That makes sorting and counting easier, and a tower that falls over can be rebuilt without fuss. The parts list on this page shows exactly which types they are and how many of each the set should contain. Parents buying second-hand can check quickly whether anything is missing, without comparing every single brick by hand.

Free play without a plan

A bucket full of bricks is an invitation to start without instructions. Children build houses, animals or simply tall towers, and everything may be taken apart again. Because Duplo bricks are compatible with one another, the contents mix with any other Duplo set, so several small boxes can grow into one big collection over time. That makes it a good foundation for the toy box and a gift that is easy to add to later.

Buying second-hand

The set dates from 1999 and today is mostly traded second-hand. With a bucket set it is worth looking at the parts list, because loosely stored bricks go missing easily. You can also use the “What can I build?” tool to see which other models your existing Duplo pieces could make, so that you only buy what your collection genuinely still lacks. This helps most with cheap second-hand offers, where postage can easily cost more than the bricks themselves.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Large Bucket?

It has 71 pieces in twelve different part types and no minifigures.

Which colours are included?

Mainly red, green, yellow and blue.

Can the bricks be mixed with other Duplo sets?

Yes, all Duplo bricks are compatible with each other.