LEGO® DUPLO® My Town

Description

Starting out with bricks

This set belongs to the Duplo line, more precisely to the basic sets: boxes of bricks where free building matters more than a fixed model. At 79 pieces, the amount is about right, since it does not overwhelm a young builder yet still leaves plenty to do. The bricks are big, easy to grip and snap together firmly, which makes the set a sensible choice for first building experiences. The name hints at the idea: houses, roads and vehicles for a little town that can grow piece by piece.

Bright and easy to read

The most common colours are bright green, red, blue and yellow, the classic primaries that children quickly learn to tell apart. The range of elements is particularly simple: the 79 pieces come in only 15 different shapes. That means plenty of identical bricks, which makes building easier because you keep reaching for familiar pieces. Sorting by colour or shape becomes a game of its own, and anyone mixing this set with other Duplo bricks will find that everything fits straight away.

Play first, copy second

No minifigure is included, and Duplo generally uses its own larger characters, which are not included here. Free play therefore comes first: put up a building, knock it down, lay out a road and invent stories to go with it. Parents and grandparents can join in and practise words like tall, wide or same without even trying. With no model to follow, there is also no wrong result, and every town looks different the next time round.

The parts list and what next

The full parts list on this page shows each of the 79 bricks with its colour, which is handy when checking a second-hand set or buying a replacement. The “What can I build?” tool also shows which models come out of these parts, including combined with the rest of your collection. For a set from 2008, that is an easy way to give older bricks some new ideas.

FAQ

What age is a Duplo set like this for?

Duplo is made for toddlers and the large bricks are easy to hold. Check the original box for the exact age recommendation.

How many pieces does My Town contain?

The set has 79 pieces in 15 different shapes. It does not include any minifigures.

Do the bricks fit other Duplo sets?

Yes, Duplo bricks are compatible with each other, so you can mix this set with any other Duplo parts.