Duplo Basic Set

LEGO® DUPLO® Tub (Bucket)

The Tub (Bucket) 5353 comes from the 2004 Duplo range and contains 140 pieces. It is designed for free play and easy tidying.

Set number
5353
Year
2004
Pieces
140
Minifigures
0
Different parts
33
What can I build with it?

Parts list 33

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Description

Made for first builds

Duplo bricks are large enough for small children to grab, stack and pull apart on their own. This Basic Set supplies 140 of them in one container, with no fixed model to follow. There are no minifigures, just plenty of bricks that invite ideas of a child's own. Parents need not explain anything: tip out the bucket and play begins with the first tower, which usually topples again within a few minutes.

Eleven part types, lots of repetition

Only 11 different parts make up the 140 bricks, so the same shapes keep turning up. For children that is a real advantage, because patterns and size relationships sink in quickly. If you want to compare this set with other Duplo boxes, the full parts list on this page shows which elements appear several times and how the quantities are spread across the four main colours. It is a quick way to see what you actually get.

Blue, yellow, red and bright green

The palette is deliberately bold. Blue and yellow form the backdrop, while red and bright green add accents. Building with them gives colourful walls, bridges and vehicles with very little effort. The colours also help with simple learning games such as sorting by shade or counting bricks. Because they are classic choices, they sit comfortably alongside older and newer Duplo bricks that you may already have at home.

Getting more from a collection

Do you own several Duplo boxes? The “What can I build?” tool shows which models you could assemble from the combined stock. That suits families who would like to recombine bricks they already have rather than buy new sets straight away. As a shelf piece it is less interesting, since the point is play and handing the bricks down to younger siblings. The parts list also makes planning easier if you want to fill gaps in your stock.

FAQ

Is this the same as set 5352?
Both sets share the same basics: 140 pieces, 11 part types and the same main colours. They simply carry different set numbers.
Are there any figures?
No, the set has no minifigures, only bricks for free building.
What age is it meant for?
Duplo bricks are designed for young children. You will find the exact age guidance on the original box.

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