Duplo Basic Set

LEGO® DUPLO® Play with Numbers

Play with Numbers (5497) is a Duplo Basic Set from 2009 with 58 pieces. It is meant for children who are getting used to colours, shapes and numbers through play.

Set number
5497
Year
2009
Pieces
58
Minifigures
0
Different parts
42
What can I build with it?

Parts list 42

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Description

Learning with bricks

The name tells you the focus: this is not about a single model but about numbers as part of play. Children can count, stack and arrange bricks, and learn along the way what is bigger, smaller or the same. With 58 pieces, the amount is chosen to stay manageable while still being enough for small tasks. Minifigures are not included, since the bricks themselves are the main attraction, which makes the set a good starting point.

Bright and easy to tell apart

Bright green, red, yellow and lime are the four main colours, and even small children can tell them apart easily. That helps with sorting and with practising colour names. The 58 pieces include 31 different types, so the variety is clearly greater than you would expect from a Basic Set. That mix is what keeps building interesting, because not every piece feels the same and children keep finding new shapes as they play, even in a set this small.

Play ideas for parents

Parents can use the set without any instructions: ask your child to find three red bricks, build a tower of five, or sort the yellow ones by size. Tasks like these quickly turn into small games that practise numbers, colours and fine motor skills at once. What matters is that fun stays in the foreground and no pressure builds up. Once interest fades, the child simply builds something of their own, which is also a good result.

Expanding and checking

Since Duplo bricks are compatible with each other, the set can be mixed with other Duplo sets. The parts list on this page shows all 58 pieces so you can check whether everything is still together after years of play. With the “What can I build?” tool you can also see which other sets your collection could make. That is useful when a Basic Set gradually grows into a larger Duplo collection.

FAQ

How many pieces does Play with Numbers have?
Set 5497 contains 58 pieces in 31 different types. No minifigures are included.
Which colours appear?
Mainly bright green, red, yellow and lime.
What is the set good for?
It suits practising counting, colours and sorting through play, and works as a base for a larger Duplo collection.

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