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Set 5544 Thomas Starter Set
Duplo Thomas & Friends

LEGO® DUPLO® Thomas Starter Set

The Thomas Starter Set belongs to the Duplo Thomas & Friends range and was released in 2008. It has 82 large pieces and no minifigures.

Set number
5544
Year
2008
Pieces
82
Minifigures
0
Theme
Thomas & Friends
Different parts
45
What can I build with it?

Parts list 45

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Description

A first step into trains

As the name says, this set is meant as a starting point. It gives you the basics for a small railway world built around Thomas, the famous engine from the children's series. At 82 pieces it is big enough to build several elements but small enough for little hands. Because Duplo bricks are large and easy to grip, building works from toddler age, and a first line can grow quickly into a much bigger landscape.

Grey track, red accents

Dark bluish grey and black stand for track and machinery, while red and bright green supply the typical colours of the series. Of the 82 pieces, 35 are different part types, which is fairly varied for a Duplo set. The mix of basic bricks and special parts invites children to change the route, build bridges or create a station. Young children recognise the colours straight away, which makes playing with it feel even more familiar.

Play without instruction stress

There are no minifigures here, so the engine takes centre stage. Children can push it along the track, invent stations or add extra pieces. For parents the set is practical because the parts mix easily with other Duplo sets and nothing is small enough to swallow, as is usual with these larger bricks. It also works as a gift, since it gives fun straight away without any previous experience or help from an adult at the table.

Parts list and expansion

The complete parts list is on this page, useful when buying second-hand or if a piece has gone missing. “What can I build?” shows which other models you can make from these 82 pieces and the rest of your Duplo collection. Grey and black elements are handy for bridges, tunnels and stations, and the red bricks make colourful buildings, wagons or simply new constructions of your own devising. That makes later expansions simple and cheap.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Thomas Starter Set have?
It has 82 pieces in 35 different types. There are no minifigures.
Which range does it belong to?
It is part of Duplo Thomas & Friends and was released in 2008.
Does it fit with other Duplo sets?
Yes, the parts combine with other Duplo bricks, so you can extend the railway with what you already own.

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