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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Are there bricks sized between LEGO (classic) and DUPLO?
I am wondering whether there is a brick-type construction block toys on the market that would be sized between the LEGO (classic/original) and LEGO DUPLO. More specifically I am looking for a 3/4 ...
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How should I make a future-proof table for different LEGO brick sizes? [duplicate]
I'm trying to decide on a table or base for my 3 year old - one she can grow with. She is using Duplo bricks currently but also already has some regular LEGO bricks. What kind of base will work with ...
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Dan I open/repair this Duplo pullback motor?
My son has a Duplo pullback motor.
This motor does not work well. After pull back it moves forwards 2 and a half wheel turns and stops. There is a small resistance forcing it forward two millimeters ...
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From what series is this brick? Duplo machine piece with yellow button, copyright 2007
We have ten of these, but I don't know from which series! When pressing the yellow button it makes a sound that could be a train or a tractor or something like that. We are curious. Does anyone know?
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When did piece markings change from DUPLO to LEGO?
I've looked at some of the DUPLO bricks I grew up with, and compared them to newer ones. I've noticed that the knobs on the older bricks say DUPLO, while the newer ones say LEGO.
When did this ...
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Are DUPLO gears compatible with LEGO gears?
Can I make a transmission from DUPLO gear (Early Simple Machines Set 9656) to regular-sized gear?
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Why did LEGO stop selling sets for <1.5 year old (Primo etc)?
LEGO used to make Primo sets and baby toys for 6 month+ babies.
As a parent of a young child the only option I have is Lego Duplo that isn't quite ready for her age.
Are used Lego Primo sets safe ...
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Where can I buy bulk DUPLO sized bricks?
I am working on a project where I need LOTS of basic DUPLO sized bricks and/or plates. I need only the simple sizes, 2x2 and 2x4 and possibly 2x6. I do not want any pieces with curves, slopes, decals, ...
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DUPLO Train Shopping Resources
I recently bought the 10508 train set for my 3 year old and he just loves playing with it. I am aware of the 10507 and 10506 sets to expand further.
Are there any other resources available to buy ...
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Are wheels from Duplo numbers' train set 10558 compatible with bridge 3774?
Are the wheels from Duplo set 10558 compatible with the railway bridge set 3774?
I have a number of older wheel bases that are too large for the bridge. According to Brickset, the wheels in set 10558 ...
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Can LEGO Duplo and Lego Junior sets compatible? Can the pieces be mixed together from the different sets? [duplicate]
Are LEGO Duplo and Lego Junior sets compatible? Can the pieces be mixed together from the different sets and all be played with together?
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What are good DUPLO projects for around 2 year olds?
It is always good to have a bunch of (short) building projects to suggest to our toddlers. Here I would like to collect some easy ones for DUPLO.
I'm not particularly interesting in creating ...
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What is this snapping brick for / which set is it from?
I've found this DUPLO brick:
The red part can be pushed in and snaps out when the button on the top is pressed:
Any idea which set this is from or what it could be used for?
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Is it possible to use DUPLO bricks in LDD?
Is there a way to import DUPLO bricks to Lego Digital Designer? Or is there another way to make DUPLO build instructions?
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What logos appear on Duplo brick studs?
Do all regular Duplo bricks have the word "Duplo" written on their studs? If not, what variations are there?
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Is this a real Duplo Train Base or fake?
I'm new to LEGO, so forgive me if this is a simple question. I purchased a lot of 30 Duplo Train Base from eBay.
Below is the picture that accompanied the listing. There is a disclaimer stating: (...
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Creating ski gondolas/tramway with Duplos
I've got a three year old who just came home from a ski vacation where he was enamored with the gondolas (like below).
I want to make one with Duplos for him. I'm most of the way there, but have a ...
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LEGO or DUPLO ringing doorbell
Does anyone know if this piece can be found anywhere or what it is called?
My kids had a ringing doorbell appox 28 to 30 years ago, where you push down a red button that sits on top of a curved ...
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What is LEGO Junior?
Are LEGO Junior bricks bigger than regular LEGO?
I can't decide between Junior LEGO and Duplo for my son who is just over 3. I had thought the Junior sets might constitute a happy medium, but am now ...
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Duplo Activity table to Lego System Table
We purchased a table with Duplo baseplates on top (activity table) for my son when he was 1 year old. He's now turning six and we would like to convert the Duplo top to the regular LEGO System top. is ...
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What do factory markings on the inside of DUPLO pieces mean? [duplicate]
In addition to LEGO and DUPLO names embossed inside the pieces of early DUPLO figures, there are a variety of number formats (one to three digits, some hyphenated) and in the case of 1977, the year.
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Software to do Duplo train track layout?
Anyone know a way to create with a software DUPLO train track layout?
The only thing I found is:
http://www.anyrail.com/index_en.html
It's a bit overkill for what I need and it's $US60, although ...
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Duplo Train Thomas? [closed]
Anyone know if Lego will make new Thomas And Friend Duplo? The first sets were from 2005-2009 and I can't find any information about the future of this licences
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Are there any LEGO base plates that are compatible with Duplo?
I'm thinking of making a LEGO table but my two children both use different LEGO sizes. My oldest uses normal LEGO and my youngest uses DUPLO. I'm wondering if there is a base plate that both types of ...
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Is there any way to buy specific duplo blocks from Lego (pick-a-brick style and/or in bulk)?
Background:
I've gotten into Duplo blocks for building unique and constantly evolving creations for my sugar gliders to play with. Part of owning gliders is accepting that they'll inevitably use ...
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What are the inspirational resources for building with Duplo?
I am interested in knowing what are the inspirational resources for building with Duplo, so I can spend more quality time with them.
For example have Lego ever released Duplo building instructions ...
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Who else produces Duplo-sized blocks?
I gather that Mega Bloks Mini Bloks are the same size as Duplo, and are compatible with it. Do any of the other major brick manufacturers make similar bricks?
Knowing the possibilities can help when ...
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Third-party blocks with a smiling face or an umbrella with 2 dots on each side
I bought a bunch of duplos from the thrift store and inside there was not Just duplos but also mega bloks. I was able to separate most of them but there are a few that I just cannot tell which is ...
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What are the exact dimensions of a DUPLO brick?
The dimensions of LEGO brick are documented well, but what about DUPLO bricks? If have only found the general statements that DUPLO is twice as large as LEGO but no exact numbers. What about the ...
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Do regular Lego trains fit onto Duplo tracks?
I have a small kid and a bunch of LEGO Duplo train track. (Like what's in this set.) Would "grown up" sets, like the Emerald Night or Maersk trains, work on that track? They look pretty close (the ...
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Which Duplo bricks have practical uses in System building?
Traditional 2x4 and 2x2 Duplo bricks can be used to bulk out models and provide a structural support for landscapes, but have there been any other uses for Duplo bricks of all shapes and sizes in ...
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Are DUPLO blocks compatible with LEGO blocks in any way?
Can I build a model out of both DUPLO blocks and LEGO blocks? Do they fit together?
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