LEGO® Basic Bricks
Basic Bricks is a 2010 set of 326 pieces in only eleven different shapes. It belongs to the Make & Create theme and suits anyone who would rather build freely than follow instructions.
- Set number
- 5529
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 326
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Bricks & More
- Different parts
- 53
Parts list 53
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Description
Plenty of bricks, few shapes
This set does not represent one particular model. It holds 326 pieces but only 11 different types, which means a large number of identical bricks. That is the whole appeal: you find out how far simple shapes can take you when you invent your own walls, vehicles or animals. There are no minifigures. For a beginner, or for anyone who just wants a plain stock of bricks for free ideas, this is a tidy selection without any extras. It also works well as a shared project for a parent and child at the kitchen table.
Four bold primary colours
The dominant colours are red, yellow, blue and orange. These are the classic shades most people associate with plastic bricks. Because the colours are strongly saturated and clearly separated, even a simple construction looks like something: a yellow house with a red roof, a blue car, an orange tower. This helps younger builders especially, since results are easy to recognise and colour choices are their own rather than dictated by a printed guide. With only four tones, you also quickly learn how strongly colour changes the look of a structure.
The limited edition twin
Alongside this release there is set 5529-2, called Basic Bricks Limited Edition. According to the catalogue data the two match in piece count, number of types and main colours, so the difference probably lies only in the packaging or presentation. For the parts list that makes no difference. If you own both, you can mix the bricks without any trouble and end up with a much larger supply of basic shapes. That is handy in collections full of mixed leftovers, where matching bricks are often in short supply.
A reserve for other projects
Plain bricks are useful in almost every model, for bases, walls or reinforcement. With the “What can I build?” tool you can check which models come out of your collection together with these 326 pieces. The parts list on this page also shows exactly how many bricks of each type are included, so you can judge whether the quantity is enough for a bigger plan or whether you need to top it up. This is especially useful if you plan to use the bricks as a base for landscapes or streets.
FAQ
- How many pieces are in the set?
- It contains 326 pieces in 11 different types. There are no minifigures.
- Is there a model to follow?
- The set is mainly meant for free building and belongs to the Make & Create theme.
- How does the limited edition differ?
- Piece count, types and colours are identical in the catalogue, so any difference is probably just presentation.
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