LEGO® DACTA Numbers Set

Description

Numbers you can hold

This set is aimed at children who are getting to know numbers, and it turns that into something hands-on: digits and counting elements are not just seen but built and handled. That fits the idea behind the Dacta range, which was to combine learning with bricks. With 168 pieces there is enough material for a small group or a family, since several children can work at once without running short of individual digits, and it also gives a handy starting point for talking about quantity and order.

All white

Every piece in the set is white. That sounds plain, but it has a purpose: nothing distracts from the shapes, and the numbers are easy to read straight away. Only 19 different elements make up the 168 pieces, so the same bricks come up again and again. For the parts list this means it is short and clear. If you want to replace a few parts or complete the set, you can quickly see which elements are involved and in what quantity.

A learning tool without figures

There are no minifigures and the set does not tell a story. It is a tool for the classroom or the living room, used calmly and with concentration. For collectors it is a reminder of how varied the educational products around Duplo and Explore were. It shows that bricks are not only good for vehicles and buildings but can also make abstract ideas such as numbers tangible, so that children understand them through their hands as well as their eyes.

Compare the parts

Because the range of parts is so small, checking against your own collection is especially worthwhile. The parts list on this page shows all elements with quantities. With “What can I build?” you can find out which other models your parts could make. Plain white standard pieces turn up in almost every collection, so you may well own a large share of this set already and only be missing a few special elements.

FAQ

How many pieces does the DACTA Numbers Set have?

It has 168 pieces in 19 different types, all white, and no minifigures.

What is the set for?

It is a learning set from the Dacta line, meant to help children get to grips with numbers and counting.

When was set 9533 released?

It came out in 1999 and belongs to the Duplo and Explore group.