LEGO® DUPLO® Tub (Bucket)

Description

A bucket full of bricks

This Duplo set is not a model with instructions but a collection for free building. It holds 140 pieces, and with only 11 different parts most of the contents are repeated basic shapes. That is exactly what makes it appealing to small children: every brick fits every other brick, and there is no wrong result. The set came out in 2004 within the Basic Set range and contains no minifigures. For toddlers this is a gentle start, because parents hardly need to explain anything.

Primary colours

Blue, yellow, red and bright green are the four main colours. They are classic Duplo shades and easy to tell apart, which helps with sorting and learning colour names. If you look through the parts list you will see how evenly the colours are spread. The large bricks make towers, walls and bold patterns that small hands can grip safely and pull apart again without much effort. Counting and sorting by colour also become easy, playful exercises.

Storing and building on

The tub is more than packaging, because it stays in use in the playroom. When play is over the bricks go back inside, and tidying up becomes a game of its own. It is not really a display set, being clearly meant for play. If you already own other Duplo sets, you can simply mix these bricks in, since they fit all parts of the same size. With so few part types there is little confusion, and nothing gets lost easily.

Using the parts well

The parts list on this page shows all eleven elements with colour and quantity. The “What can I build?” tool suggests which models become possible when you combine several sets. That turns a simple bucket into a solid base for farms, vehicles or entire towns built from big bricks. You can also test combinations with several Duplo boxes there before buying anything.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Tub (Bucket)?

Set 5352 has 140 pieces, of which 11 are different elements. It has no minifigures.

Does it come with instructions?

It is a Basic Set for free building, so you can combine the bricks however you like.

Does it work with other Duplo sets?

Yes, the bricks are compatible with other Duplo parts and can be mixed freely.