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LEGO® DUPLO® Basic Bricks (6176)
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The fun never stops with these colorful LEGO Duplo bricks! Duplo bricks are sturdy and safe for a toddler's hands and imagination. Includes 80 basic bricks in different sizes and bright colors.
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282 of 282 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
We had a really difficult time finding a decent starter set of Duplo bricks. They just don't sell the simple sets in the stores anymore, which makes no sense because they are the BEST sets. So we ordered this set from Lego. For about half what they're asking here. I've noticed a trend of Lego having the fairest prices of all the stores selling their products. Odd. Anyway, for anything Lego, I would definitely do some comparison shopping using the company website first.
With this set, I was concerned beforehand that there might not be a wide enough variety of pieces, despite the generous number (80 pieces total). This was due in great part to the fact that I couldn't seem to find any photos of the side of the box where they give the detailed information and really this is the only information you're wanting before making a rather sizable Lego purchase, right? Since no one else has mentioned this, I'll show what a total geek I am by publishing these details.
Here's the breakdown of the pieces by size:
56 2x2 peg square pieces
20 2x4 peg rectangular pieces
2 2x4 peg pieces (1/2 thickness of regular pieces)
1 2x6 peg long rectangular piece
1 2x8 peg ex-long rectangular piece
And by color!
14 red
13 each of green and yellow
12 blue
8 each of light green and orange
5 each of black and white
2 transparent blue 2x2 peg pieces
The transparent pieces were an immediate source of tension between my two daughters; they both love them. The entire set is fantastic. It's just the right amount of pieces, and I didn't feel like Lego was as stingy with the rectangles as in the previous 'My First Lego Set' we'd bought. Or maybe it's just that we now finally have enough Legos to really build something! I do wish there had been a couple more large rectangles, and maybe a couple more transparent pieces, but that's not really a gripe.
I think if you're starting out with Duplos, there isn't a better set out there with the right amount of creative, open-ended pieces and affordability. We would have started with this one had it been sold in stores. Another point in its favor, at least as far as I'm concerned, is that it was not made in China or Mexico, but rather in Denmark, Hungary and the Czech Republic.
With this set, I was concerned beforehand that there might not be a wide enough variety of pieces, despite the generous number (80 pieces total). This was due in great part to the fact that I couldn't seem to find any photos of the side of the box where they give the detailed information and really this is the only information you're wanting before making a rather sizable Lego purchase, right? Since no one else has mentioned this, I'll show what a total geek I am by publishing these details.
Here's the breakdown of the pieces by size:
56 2x2 peg square pieces
20 2x4 peg rectangular pieces
2 2x4 peg pieces (1/2 thickness of regular pieces)
1 2x6 peg long rectangular piece
1 2x8 peg ex-long rectangular piece
And by color!
14 red
13 each of green and yellow
12 blue
8 each of light green and orange
5 each of black and white
2 transparent blue 2x2 peg pieces
The transparent pieces were an immediate source of tension between my two daughters; they both love them. The entire set is fantastic. It's just the right amount of pieces, and I didn't feel like Lego was as stingy with the rectangles as in the previous 'My First Lego Set' we'd bought. Or maybe it's just that we now finally have enough Legos to really build something! I do wish there had been a couple more large rectangles, and maybe a couple more transparent pieces, but that's not really a gripe.
I think if you're starting out with Duplos, there isn't a better set out there with the right amount of creative, open-ended pieces and affordability. We would have started with this one had it been sold in stores. Another point in its favor, at least as far as I'm concerned, is that it was not made in China or Mexico, but rather in Denmark, Hungary and the Czech Republic.
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By M. Antos
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 14-month-old loves these Duplo blocks. Me too, for that matter. We can sit and build stuff for 30-40 minutes at a time, which is a remarkable feat of focus for him. The colors are great, the blocks are big enough to be safe and manageable in his little hands. I look forward to this being the starting point of a lifelong love of Legos for him (just like his papa!)
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my (2 yr. old) Grandaughter's birthday as an addition to "Ultimate Lego Duplo Building Set" & "Dora's Backyard Surprise". She absolutely loves the set & has played with it for hours.....everyday, since her birthday in February.
It's wonderful to watch the progress of building skills & observe the idea's of the little ones working with utilizing color, strategy & weight.
This is a definite "need to buy" item if you are purchasing the "ULTIMATE LEGO DUPLO SET". Both sets will fit in the Ultimate Lego Duplo Hardcase & are excellent additions to other sets like......Dora's Backyard Surprise.
I think you & your little one will find this item worth the $$.
It's wonderful to watch the progress of building skills & observe the idea's of the little ones working with utilizing color, strategy & weight.
This is a definite "need to buy" item if you are purchasing the "ULTIMATE LEGO DUPLO SET". Both sets will fit in the Ultimate Lego Duplo Hardcase & are excellent additions to other sets like......Dora's Backyard Surprise.
I think you & your little one will find this item worth the $$.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect starter set!
We gave this set to my 1 year old for her first Christmas. She's now 2 1/2 and still plays with them often. Read more
Published 1 month ago by cree
5.0 out of 5 stars
FIRST LEGGOS!
Our 15 month old grandson is obsessed with his legos. Wonderful teaching blocks. He has not yet mastered stacking them but he loves it when we sit down and show him how to build... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Z. Hodges
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for toddlers
Best suited for 2-3 year olds instead of under 2 but they are well made and will last a long time.
Published 3 months ago by Mic
4.0 out of 5 stars
As advertised
My grandkids love them. My only complaint would be how expensive they are for what they are, but I guess they get what the market will bear.
Published 4 months ago by Richard J Goss
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lego Duplo Basic Bricks
Great for little kids because of there size you don't have to worry about them choking or putting them in their nose. Read more
Published 4 months ago by tv
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the colors
Was greatly pleased that this box of Legos for my 2 year old granddaughter included so many terrific colors - not just primary colors.
Published 4 months ago by Judith McGovern
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Lego set for small fry
This Lego set is colorful, durable, and has pieces exactly the right size for toddlers. It's great to have toy sets like this one that work well with lots of other toys.
Published 4 months ago by Katharine B. Gregg
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice bulk set but....
Too many 2x2 pieces in this set. Would like to see a bulk set with only 2x4 pieces and longer.
Published 5 months ago by Mark L. Lawrence
3.0 out of 5 stars
overpriced, damaged
Purchased here for $65, box had price tag of $19.99 and was damaged. On the bright side, they were a gift and the little girl loves them.
Published 5 months ago by willimina
4.0 out of 5 stars
They're Legos! What's not to love?
Well, it's a set of legos. There are no fancy pieces (unless you count the one or two transparent blue pieces), so it's just a basic building set for toddlers. Read more
Published 6 months ago by MrsLaVallie
