LEGO® Basic Bricks -- Large
Basic Bricks – Large is a Make & Create set from 2008 with 500 pieces of only 11 different types. It is a box of building material for freestyle models, with no single design at its centre.
- Set number
- 5578
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 500
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Bricks & More
- Different parts
- 71
Parts list 71
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Description
Many bricks, few types
The ratio is what stands out: 500 pieces but just 11 different types. That means most bricks come in large numbers, which makes the set an ideal stock for whatever you dream up. It suits children who want to build freely and parents looking for a solid basic supply. No single model is the point; the appeal lies in stacking, trying things out, rebuilding and reusing the same standard bricks over and over.
Bright primary colours
The four main colours are red, yellow, blue and white, the classic primary shades of plastic bricks. They are strong and easy to combine, so almost every idea finds a suitable tone. For young builders that is practical, because the colours are easy to tell apart and help with sorting. Adults also appreciate the mix when they need a simple foundation for landscapes, houses or vehicles in vivid colours, particularly for quick experiments and sketches.
No figures, lots of freedom
There are no minifigures included. For a brick set that is no drawback, since figures from other boxes fit in at any time. You can build houses for them, bridges, towers or vehicles, and your collection grows without needing to start a new theme. Because the bricks are so uniform, the set also works as a base for strengthening other models, lengthening them or extending them with platforms, which is handy for anyone with a mixed collection.
Parts list and ideas
The parts list on this page shows which of the 11 types are included and in which colours. With “What can I build?” you can check which sets your collection could already rebuild. That is especially worthwhile with a basic-bricks set, because the large numbers of identical bricks often cover models where other sets fall short on a few standard elements. If you do not own much yet, it makes a good starting stock.
FAQ
- How many pieces and types does the set have?
- It has 500 pieces in only 11 different types.
- Are minifigures included?
- No, the set contains no minifigures.
- Which colours are included?
- Mainly red, yellow, blue and white.
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