LEGO® DUPLO® Large Brick Box

Description

Bricks without a fixed plan

Unlike sets built around a film or a town scene, no single model takes centre stage here. The 71 pieces are meant as a starter stock from which children make their own towers, houses and vehicles. The large Duplo scale suits that well: the elements sit comfortably in small hands, snap together quickly and come apart just as easily whenever an idea does not quite work out and needs another go. Often that leads to ideas no instruction sheet could suggest, such as animals, garages or entire towns.

Four colours, eleven part types

Red, yellow, bright green and blue make up the main colours of the box. With only 11 different part types the choice is deliberately simple, with plenty of basic bricks and few special shapes. That helps at the start, because children do not have to hunt for the right piece. The variety still allows pattern making, colour sorting and first buildings with simple walls, roofs or openings. The clear colour scheme also supports learning colours and shapes, quietly and without pressure.

Who it is for

The brick box mostly appeals to parents and grandparents who want a plain extension for the play corner. It works on its own, and also alongside existing Duplo sets, because every brick fits with every other Duplo element. There are no minifigures in the box, though figures from other Duplo sets are easy to bring in. Collectors will find it less exciting, but for a children’s room it is a practical foundation. With more than one child the box is easy to share, since every brick finds a use straight away.

Parts list and ideas

The full parts list with colours and quantities is further up this page. If you already own several Duplo sets, the “What can I build?” tool can suggest new models from the bricks you have, without buying anything extra. Mixing sets pays off particularly well with Duplo, since every added brick lets buildings grow bigger and gives children more to play with together. A few extra bricks here quickly mean a noticeably taller tower or a longer house.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Large Brick Box?

Set 5506 contains 71 pieces in 11 different part types. It does not include any minifigures.

What age is it suitable for?

Duplo is made for young children. You will find the recommended age on the set’s packaging.

Do the bricks fit other Duplo sets?

Yes, all Duplo bricks are compatible with one another and can be combined freely.