LEGO® Basic Medium Set

Description

Basic shapes to experiment with

Anyone who sees 145 pieces in only 7 shapes will realise at once that no single model is intended. The set is a stock of material for free building. That is exactly why it works as an entry point: children learn how bricks hold together, how a tower becomes stable and how surfaces can be filled. There are no wrong results, and every construction counts. That builds confidence before more complicated sets with instructions come along later.

Four clear colours

The main colours are yellow, red, green and blue. They are strong and easy to tell apart, which makes sorting and counting games simpler. Children can lay out colour patterns, form rows or build towers in a single colour. Tasks like these encourage observation and simple maths without feeling like lessons. For anyone who wants to spark creativity in a group, such as in a nursery, the four basic shades make dependable play material.

From the education range

Dacta was the education brand from LEGO® for schools and nurseries, and the Basic Medium Set plays the part of a mid-sized supply, not too small for group work and not too large for a table. No minifigures are included, so the material stays in focus. That suggests tasks such as “build a bridge together” or “who can find the most ways to join two bricks?” The simplicity here is the actual concept behind the set.

A stock for everyday building

In an ordinary collection, too, a set like this helps, because basic bricks in larger numbers are often missing. On this page you will find the parts list and can see exactly which shapes and colours are included. The “What can I build?” tool can also show which other models are possible with the stock. The set becomes a starting point for ideas of your own, long after its original use in 1999.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Basic Medium Set contain?

It has 145 pieces, of which only 7 are different.

Are minifigures included?

No, there are no minifigures. The set is meant for free building with basic bricks.

Which colours does it come in?

Mainly yellow, red, green and blue.