LEGO® Giant Box
The Giant Box belongs to the Bricks & More range and came out in 2009. It holds 1,600 pieces in just 39 types, and it contains no minifigures.
- Set number
- 5589
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 1,600
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Bricks & More
- Different parts
- 130
Parts list 130
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No part matches this colour selection.
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Description
Plenty of bricks, few types
The numbers say it all: 1,600 pieces but only 39 different part types. That means most elements appear in large quantities, mainly classic bricks in basic shapes. For free building this is ideal, because you have enough of each kind to raise walls, towers or vehicles. There are no minifigures, so the box delivers material rather than a ready-made play scene and leaves everything else to your imagination. Basic shapes are exactly what runs out first in larger projects.
The classic primary colours
Red, yellow, blue and white are the colours that made building bricks famous, and they dominate here too. The result is bold, slightly nostalgic and well suited to children who love combining shapes and colours. This page lists colour and quantity for each of the 39 part types, which helps you judge what you receive in bulk and what is comparatively rare, before you decide whether this box fits your plans. That kind of overview is especially useful when you plan a build that needs many identical bricks.
Free play instead of instructions
A big brick box invites you to start without a plan. You can build a house, an animal or a fantasy machine and change the result whenever you like. That is the real value of buckets like this: you can re-sort them after every project and use them for the next one. Parents appreciate them as a base that grows with further sets, and children are glad to dig back in weeks later.
A base for your collection
If you already own bricks, 1,600 more pieces give you a large top-up of simple elements that every kind of model needs. The “What can I build?” tool on this page lets you check which other sets become possible when you combine your collection with this content. The Giant Box turns into a practical supply if a project runs short of, say, yellow basic bricks or blue plates. It also works as a spare-parts store for repairing damaged models.
FAQ
- How many pieces does the Giant Box contain?
- Set 5589-1 contains 1,600 pieces in 39 different part types.
- Are there minifigures?
- No, the box has no minifigures, only building elements.
- Who is it meant for?
- For anyone who wants to build freely, especially children and families starting a basic brick stock.
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