LEGO® DUPLO® The Pit Stop

Description

Cars for little hands

Duplo bricks are twice the size of regular bricks, which makes them right for small hands. The Pit Stop brings the world of the Cars film into that format, with a station where racers can get tyres and fuel. At 52 pieces the set is easy to take in, and it has no minifigure because the characters in the range are bigger anyway. Children can put the station together with a little help, or soon on their own.

Strong colours

Red and white dominate and recall motor racing, dark bluish grey stands for the tarmac, and blue adds a fresh contrast. The 52 pieces come in 29 different types, which is quite a lot of variety for a Duplo set. The parts list on this page helps you check a second-hand copy, since small accessories easily vanish in a playroom, and the list lets you look for exactly what is missing. That saves frustration if a wheel or tool turns up absent later on.

Play over instructions

The appeal of sets like this lies in free play: the cars roll into the pit, get fixed, and set off again. Children rebuild the station their own way, rearrange parts or combine them with other Duplo sets, which supports fine motor skills and imagination. Parents and grandparents buying a used set for little ones should check that it is complete and clean, so that nothing small can be swallowed. Old Duplo bricks can also be washed in warm soapy water and left to dry in the air.

Reusing the pieces

Duplo bricks fit other Duplo bricks, but they do not connect to classic bricks, so it is best to sort them separately. With the “What can I build?” tool on Bricoria you can find out which further Duplo sets you could put together from what you own. Red and blue basics are always in demand in a playroom, because they make towers, garages and little tramways easy to improvise. The bricks from this set therefore add something useful to any Duplo box, even though the original has long left the shops.

FAQ

How many pieces is The Pit Stop?

Set 5829 has 52 pieces in 29 different part types and no minifigures.

What age is Duplo meant for?

Duplo is made for young children, which is why the bricks are large and easy to grip. The recommended age is printed on the box.

Do the bricks fit regular bricks?

No, Duplo bricks are bigger and are used separately from regular bricks.