Duplo Basic Set

LEGO® DUPLO® XXL Cannister

The XXL Cannister is a 2007 Duplo set with 215 pieces in blue, yellow, bright green and red. There are no minifigures, and the whole parts list is below.

Set number
5516
Year
2007
Pieces
215
Minifigures
0
Different parts
36
What can I build with it?

Parts list 36

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Description

Duplo for first building steps

Duplo bricks are larger than classic ones, which makes them ideal for small hands. The XXL Cannister belongs to the Basic range and delivers 215 pieces in a storage tub that doubles as a tidy-up container, so everything has a home once playtime is over and the floor is clear again. The set has no fixed model. Children simply push together whatever they imagine, and learn colours, shapes and the idea of connecting bricks almost without noticing.

Few shapes, lots of repeats

Only 7 of the 215 pieces are different elements. That is a strikingly low number and shows how simple the selection is: many identical bricks in a handful of basic shapes. For free play that is ideal, because towers, walls and houses are easy to multiply. No minifigures are included, so all the attention goes to the bricks themselves rather than to a cast of characters. That encourages imagination, because children decide for themselves who lives in their house or which animal stands by the tower.

Four strong colours

Blue, yellow, bright green and red are the most common colours, exactly the shades most people associate with Duplo. They are easy to tell apart, which helps when sorting and playing with younger children. If you already own other Duplo sets, the tub brings top-ups in the most popular colours, so you can start bigger buildings straight away without worrying about matching pieces. A tub like this also makes a sensible birthday gift, as it can be played with immediately.

Ideas and parts list

The list on this page shows all seven element types with colour and quantity. That helps when buying second-hand but also when planning: you can see how many bricks of each kind you have. With “What can I build?” on Bricoria you can find out what the tub makes on its own or together with the rest of your Duplo collection, which is a handy way to spark new ideas.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the XXL Cannister?
215 pieces in only 7 different elements. No minifigures are included.
Which theme does it belong to?
Duplo, in the Basic Set range. It was released in 2007.
Which colours are included?
Mainly blue, yellow, bright green and red.

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