LEGO® DUPLO® Basic Bricks Large

Description

A tub full of beginnings

Duplo is aimed at the youngest builders, and basic sets like this one are the backbone of the range. There are no instructions for a particular model, only large bricks from which children make whatever comes to mind. Towers, walls, animals or a house often appear within minutes and are rebuilt just as quickly. With no figures in the box, imagination alone decides what the bricks turn into, and there is no wrong answer. Open-ended building like this trains dexterity and patience without anyone having to copy a template.

Five types, four primary colours

The most striking thing is the ratio: 60 pieces, but only 5 different types. Every shape therefore repeats often, and children quickly learn how bricks stack, slide and combine. The colours are classic: red, yellow, blue and a bright green. These basic shades turn sorting into a game and help with practising patterns. The parts list on this page shows which types come in which colour, in case you want to compare with your own tub. That also lets you judge, before buying, whether the mix suits the bricks you already have at home.

Who the set is for

The large bricks suit small hands and are easy to grip and pull apart again. Parents and grandparents like such a set as a first building experience, because it works without any preparation and can be played together. Nurseries and playgroups favour basic bricks as well, since several children can be busy with them at once. Always follow the age guidance given by the manufacturer, as Duplo is intended for very young children. The pieces are large for small hands, but adults should still stay close when the youngest play.

Part of a bigger collection

Duplo bricks fit every other Duplo set, so this one makes a good addition to animals, vehicles or houses. The “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which further Duplo models you could put together with your existing stock. If you own several sets, you gain more bricks for larger structures and new combinations. With only five types in the box, that is handy, because the right piece is rarely missing when a tower needs to get taller or a bridge longer. Red, yellow and blue also appear in nearly every other set and slot in seamlessly.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 5622 have?

It contains 60 pieces in 5 different types. There are no minifigures.

Which range does it belong to?

The Duplo range, as a basic set from 2010.

Does it fit other Duplo sets?

Yes, all Duplo bricks are compatible with one another.