LEGO® DUPLO® Basic Flexible Bucket, Large (Explore)

Description

No instructions required

Basic sets work differently from themed ones, because there is no finished model to aim for. The 91 pieces come in a bucket that doubles as storage and as a toy. Children build whatever comes to mind, knock it down and start again. For parents it is a relaxed way in, since nothing can go wrong and nobody has to follow a booklet step by step. The bucket does a good deal of the work of keeping play going. A bucket is also easy for small hands to hold and carry.

Primary colours, few shapes

Yellow, red, green and blue dominate, which is the classic Duplo palette. The mix is notable for its simplicity: just 10 different part types are spread across 91 pieces. That means plenty of identical bricks to stack, line up and join into broad surfaces. For young children identical parts make comparing, counting and sorting easier. There are no unusual specials, but everything is easy to grip and quick to put together. That keeps the material within a young child's reach and quick to pull out.

A foundation for later sets

A bucket of basic bricks is often where a collection begins. Later sets with animals, vehicles or houses are more fun when plenty of plain bricks are already on hand. This page shows all 10 part types and how many of each the set contains. The “What can I build?” tool helps you find other sets that these parts would already come close to completing, which is useful when you hunt for second-hand sets and want to fill specific gaps. Those who like order build stripes or patterns; others simply pile everything up.

Play, tidy, carry

Supplying the bricks in a bucket has a practical side: tidying up becomes part of the game. Children can drop the pieces in, carry the tub around and take it along to grandparents or into the garden. There are no minifigures, though Duplo figures from other sets are easy to add. For collectors it recalls the Explore line of 2002, and as an everyday toy it is still perfectly usable now. You can also search for the set by name and fill out your collection step by step.

FAQ

What comes in the Basic Flexible Bucket, Large?

The set holds 91 Duplo pieces in 10 different shapes, mainly yellow, red, green and blue. There are no minifigures.

Are there building instructions?

It is an open-ended set with no fixed model. The parts list on this page shows exactly what is in the bucket.

Can I mix it with other Duplo sets?

Yes, all Duplo bricks are compatible, so these basic bricks work with any other Duplo set.