Questions tagged [duplo]
LEGO Duplo bricks are designed for young children aged 1½ to 5 years. Duplo bricks are twice the length, height and width of traditional Lego System bricks.
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Identify Duplos that were in the Red Bunny Purse
Can anyone tell me what Duplos were included in the Red Bunny Purse? I believe that was purchased in 1984.
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How do you open this thing without damaging it?
It's a 9008 DUPLO Activity Set from 1986. Looks like this on all the boxes.
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Identification of rare LEGO DUPLO piece
Can you please help me identify what is this LEGO DUPLO cube?
I received it inside package of old cubes I bought. It has shorter studs than normal ones, seems quite old.
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Has any non-Duplo LEGO set included Duplo components?
It’s not uncommon for LEGO Technic components to be included in LEGO builds - especially where motion or interaction is needed.
Has the same ever happened with a Duplo component being included in a ‘...
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Help identifying 4 weird Duplo pieces
I don't collect Duplo so I'm not familiar with a lot of the pieces they have. Here are the four that stump me:
4x10x3-ish freight hopper: I searched "duplo hopper" in BrickLink but only got ...
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LEGO Duplo cargo train - traction problem on bridge
I bought my son a 10875 cargo train. The train is great for playing, but I have a problem with crossing the bridge. I saw that this is common problem with 10875 and 10874 LEGO Duplo trains, so I would ...
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Do Duplo train cars with two female ends exist?
Most Duplo train cars have a male and a female connector, such as Duplo Car Base 2 x 6 with Red Wheels with Fake Bolts and Open Hitch End.
Since most tractors, in the widest meaning of cars meant to ...
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Adapters for Lego Duplo and Mega Bloks
Similar to this question I am interested in combining Duplo Lego with Mega Bloks.
I want to have full compatibility, i.e. being able to put Duplo on top of Mega Bloks, which requires some type of ...
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Where can I get replacement battery connectors for old Lego Duplo Train?
I have the same Duplo Train that Pieterjan posted a picture and video of in September ('Old Lego duplo train not working on batteries'). In my case, it is clear that the battery connectors are ...
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Do Duplo trains fit Megablock train tracks?
Do Duplo trains fit Megablock train tracks (given in the picture)?
Note that all the Megablock 2x2, 2x4, etc blocks fit Duplo. I just have never heard about Megablock train tracks' compatibility.
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How can find which Duplo sets, featuring car base, are currently sold in France?
My son have been playing a lot with my old LEGO at his grandma's, and I would like to buy him some to play at home.
I have tried to figure this out on my own, but I am stuck :(
I have read inside the ...
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Old Lego duplo train not working on batteries
I've recovered my old lego duplo set from the attic, and tried to get the electric train working again. After inserting fully charged batteries, the train does start, but it's unable to pull even a ...
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Duplo block with facecloth or towel on
I'm currently kitting out a new bathroom for my Lego son, and I would like to modify a set of drawers, including using Duplo pieces as labels for the drawer contents.
I've found Duplo blocks for ...
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How to generate Duplo instructions?
I am aware of how to create a Lego model and generate instructions using LDD and Stud.io
However, I am having trouble figuring out how to do this for Duplo. How does one do this?
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Lego Duplo 10508 train does not pull up the bridge
I tried new batteries, disassembled it, and greased it. The engine wheels seemed a bit sticky due to something sticky inside that got there at some point. I put some WD40 to make it work better and ...
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Duplo 10874 engine lacks sound without app
I have inherited this set which works perfectly apart from the fact that there is no sound from the engine. It clearly reads all the colours on the action bricks because, when used with the app, the ...
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Why are there always holes in Duplo bricks?
For some reason, all the Duplo bricks that exist out there have holes in their studs. I haven't seen a Duplo brick that doesn't have holes in the studs, and I doubt such thing even exists.
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How do I fix a loose joint between the top and bottom of the digger base?
How do I repair a loose-fitting joint between the top and bottom of the Duplo digger base? It has been used for only about a year. Is the wear more likely on the top or the bottom piece?
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Are LEGO Quatro compatible with larger bricks? Soft Bricks or other?
There is a nice discussion here on LEGO+Duplo+Quatro compatibility. I posted what I found here where a LEGO storage block is the right dimension to be double a Quatro (4x Duplo, 8x normal). However, ...
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Lego Duplo Train Track Switcher washable? / Best way to clean them?
I've found some pretty old Lego Duplo train track parts, that I'm looking to sell on Ebay.
As these are pretty old and caked with dust, I wanted to used my usual method I usually use to clean all ...
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Please help me identity this part (Duplo size)
I got a lot of pre-owned blocks and there's a part I couldn't figure what it is for. There is no part number printed on it; I guess it is not produced by LEGO, probably just some clone brands instead. ...
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Combine Duplo feet with regular LEGO
I would like to place this Duplo pig directly on Lego bricks/pieces. I tried an intermediate Duplo 2x4 plate with Lego bricks underneath, but it doesn't look good. The problem is that Duplo feet ...
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Do Thomas the Tank Engine Duplo trains seat figures?
Lego made Thomas the Tank Engine licensed Duplo sets in the 2000's decade at the same scale as current Duplo trains. Do the Thomas trains seat Duplo figures like current trains do? I've seen some ...
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How to disassemble the propulsion wheels of the LEGO/DUPLO train engine base part# 28743 drivetrain?
I have a push and go motor, also known as Hub No5 model also known as engine base part #28743
The issue I have is that the train can not climb the bridge anymore, unless using the locomotive alone ...
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Schematic and program listing of 28743?
Looking for more info on circuit board of 28743. E.g. what is the processor used? Would like to be able to reprogram the chip. E.g. program the train to stop on the third STOP directive strip, or ...
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Will Duplo trains fit onto a regular 6 stud LEGO track?
There's a thread here establishing that regular LEGO trains arguably fit onto Duplo track, but have trouble with underbelly clearance.
What about the opposite? Will a Duplo train fit onto six-stud ...
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Help identify Duplo Toolo brick
I found a thick brick in my set, but couldn't find it on Bricklink by part number. It's look like an Intelligent Brick, but there are no extended pins.
Thanks!
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Will the Duplo train track extension set 10872 work with Duplo train set 2700?
I am thinking about buying the Duplo train expansion set 10872 Train Bridge and Tracks for my niece, but her primary Duplo train set is actually a vintage 1983 2700 Freight Train set from her father's ...
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DUPLO Train Action Bricks
I have the weirdest thing with my son's set. Currently one of the yellow action tiles honks the horn but the other yellow brick does not. No matter the lighting conditions, the position, orientation,...
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Where can I buy DUPLO bulk bricks? [duplicate]
The request seems weird, I'm looking to buy for my 1-year-old some Duplo, but they all come in "dog shapes/windows/humans" etc, with a very small amount of rectangular/square blocks, which is all I ...
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How to disassemble LEGO train engine base part# 28743?
I have one of the new Bluetooth engines (part 28743, but in the bottom it says Hub No 5 model) that has started to under-perform and make some noises, I think that it need some maintenance (maybe due ...
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Why don't DUPLO figures have yellow skin?
Normal LEGO minifigures have yellow skin in an attempt at being racially neutral.
Why do (modern?) DUPLO figures use normal flesh tones instead of yellow skin? (Set 10895 aside, which has DUPLO ...
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What is the purpose of the discontinuity in the DUPLO train bridge rack?
DUPLO bridge elements include racks to allow the powered trains to be able to make the climb. An example of this is element 35138:
I noticed that the gear rack on this element is not continuous at ...
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Is this an early Duplo mini figure?
Just wondering if you have ever seen this figure before?
I've had it since I was a kid in the early 80's, and it's always lived with my lego (which was mostly hand-me-downs from my older brother - ie ...
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My DUPLO railroad engine stops after 20cm
My DUPLO railroad engine stops after 20cm moving.
I suppose the sensor in the front axle is damaged.
So is it possible to repair it?
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How does the DUPLO Action Bricks work?
Does anybody knows what is the technology the DUPLO Action Bricks are based on?It is not any RFID or NFC because I printed out the white one on normal white paper which turns lights on/off. The symbol ...
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Why does the Duplo bathtub piece have an odd height?
I have recently come in touch with the Duplo bathtub piece.
While it is mainly a bathtub whose bottom is shaped in such a way that it can be placed on Duplo studs, one of the piece's sides also ...
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How to convert LEGO base plate to a DUPLO base plate? [duplicate]
How can I convert a regular LEGO base to a DUPLO base? I have a table that cannot be changed and it has built-in LEGO baseplates, but I need it to be 100% DUPLO compatible. Any LEGO to DUPLO baseplate ...
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Duplo Locomotive: What is this inner part used for?
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I was forced to completely disassemble a duplo locomotive. My son played with it in a sand box and, guess what, it was not working anymore. I used a small brush to clean every single part (...
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Is there an API for the Duplo 10874 train set?
I intend to buy this train set for my daughter. Apparently, the locomotive can communicate with an app via a bluetooth connection.
My question is: is there any documentation available so that I can ...
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What is the function of Duplo part# 38507 RAIL ACCESSORY, NO. 4
Can someone explain to me what 38507: RAIL ACCESSORY, NO. 4 (#6225519) is for? I've got this in the new Duplo Train accessory #10882 and can't figure out what it does :S
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Duplo rail accessory compatibility with older trains
Are the new Duplo rail accessories, like #6225521 and #6225519 (appearing in, for example Duplo #10872: Train Bridge and Tracks; #10874: Steam Train; and #10875: Cargo Train) compatible with older ...
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Is the Lego Duplo Track System being discontinued?
Our child recently got the Duplo train starter set 10507 as a gift. The box indicates an extension pack with more tracks, so I was confident our child would be able to extend the (sorry) somewhat ...
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What is the length of a DUPLO train bridge?
I'm trying to plan a DUPLO train track layout to order but I currently don't own any pieces. I'd like to include a bridge like the one in set 3774, but I'm unsure if it will fit my layouts.
Can ...
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What is the tiny-hand most-friendly sets to migrate from duplo to lego?
How do I migrate a kid who's taken an interest in lego (with a preference to minifigures) from their current duplo collection?
I'm tempted to buy just mini-figures, but have seen some "mini" sets ...
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Are creative play sets compatible with Duplo?
Are are the blocks in the Creative Play sets compatible with LEGO Duplo blocks? Also, are they the same size as Duplo, or Juniors or in between?
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Can the DUPLO My First Number Train fit on DUPLO tracks?
I have the My First Number Train set, pictured here. This set did not come with track. Other sets, such as My First Train set, pictured here, do come with track, but the wheels look different. Can ...
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How to open Duplo train base 2961b?
How can I open a Duplo train base 2961b without destroying it? It is not working despite fresh batteries. There are no screws.
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Website with layout plans for LEGO Duplo trains?
Can anybody suggest a web site with plans for LEGO Duplo trains?
I've searched the net for a while without any interesting results.
Any hints appreciated!
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Are there any reports of fatal or life-threatening incidents with LEGO?
My older kids love LEGO, so my younger kid is also very keen on playing with them, rather than only playing with DUPLO. I am however concerned that it might be risky for him.
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