How many pieces are in the My First Caterpillar?

My First Caterpillar contains 19 pieces.

What age is the My First Caterpillar recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 2-5.

When was the My First Caterpillar released?

My First Caterpillar was released in 2016.

🏛 Basic Set

Set #10831

My First Caterpillar

My First Caterpillar is a charming and colorful introduction to LEGO Duplo building.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 2+ · Beginner build Ideal for toddlers and young children learning basic building skills.
Build: 19 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $9.99 list price · 52.6¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.0 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Parents appreciate this set as a great starter kit for toddlers, praising its simplicity and educational value. Some feel it's quite basic, but generally, it is well-received for introducing young children to LEGO building.

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📝 Our Take

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My First Caterpillar is a charming and colorful introduction to LEGO Duplo building. Its simple design and chunky bricks are perfect for little hands, encouraging early learning and imaginative play.

This set is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers taking their first steps into the world of LEGO. With easy-to-handle pieces and bright colors, it offers a safe and engaging building experience for young children.

Skip this if your child has already moved on to more complex LEGO sets. Consider LEGO Classic sets for a broader range of building possibilities.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.25h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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10cm × 14cm × 3cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Simple and intuitive building process
Focus on color recognition and sequencing
Encourages fine motor skill development
Bright and engaging design

📈 Investment Analysis

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C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

My First Caterpillar is a retired Duplo set, which can sometimes lead to increased value over time, especially if it's well-maintained and complete with its original box and instructions. However, as a basic Duplo set, its appreciation potential is limited compared to more complex or licensed sets. Its low price point also means any gains will likely be modest. The set's appeal lies more in its play value for young children than as a serious investment piece.

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📖 About This Set

Turn this colorful caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly!

Young children will love learning to build and create with LEGO® DUPLO® My First Caterpillar. The colorful DUPLO bricks are specially designed to be safe for little hands, and building cards make it easy to change a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Use the special decorated bricks to encourage counting an apple, 2 carrots and 3 flowers—there’s so much to learn!

Features a buildable caterpillar with extra bricks that can be added to create a butterfly!
Includes bricks decorated as numbers 1 through 3, an apple, carrots, flowers and a double-sided brick with an awake/sleeping caterpillar face.
Help your child master basic building skills with this simple model.
Look at the building card to find so many ways to build and play.
Develop early counting skills with the special decorated bricks.
LEGO® DUPLO® products are specially designed tobe fun and easy for little hands.
Caterpillar measures over 3” (10cm) high, 5” (14cm) long and 1” (3cm) wide.

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My First Caterpillar is a basic Duplo set designed for very young children. Compared to other Duplo sets like the Number Train or Creative Cakes, it offers a simpler building experience with fewer pieces. Choose this set for introducing toddlers to LEGO, but consider larger Duplo sets for more advanced building possibilities.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 19
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 16 unique parts, 22 pieces

LEGO counts 19 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 22; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Duplo Flower 4 x ...

Part #: 15515 1× Lime

Duplo Brick 2 x 3...

Part #: 2302 2× Medium Azure

Duplo Brick 2 x 3...

Part #: 2302 2× Dark Pink

Duplo Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 31110pr0001 1× Red

Duplo Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 31110pr0002 1× Orange

Duplo Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 31110pr0003 1× Yellow

Duplo Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 31110pr0055 1× Red

Duplo Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 31110pr0076 1× Yellow

Duplo Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 31110pr0077 1× Orange

Duplo Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 3664pr0013 1× Yellow

Duplo Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 44524 1× Red

Duplo Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 44524 1× Lime

Idea Card, For Se...

Part #: 6150508 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Idea Card, For Se...

Part #: 6150510 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Idea Card, For Se...

Part #: 6150511 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Duplo Brick 2 x 4...

Part #: 98223 1× Red

Duplo Brick 2 x 4...

Part #: 98224 1× Dark Purple

Duplo Brick 2 x 4...

Part #: 98224 1× Bright Green

Duplo Brick 2 x 3...

Part #: 98252 2× Lime

The set contains a selection of brightly colored Duplo bricks, including several printed bricks with numbers, fruits, and flowers, which are great for early learning and creating fun designs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Yellow Duplo Brick 2 x 2 x 2 with 3 White Flowers Print (1x) $0.75

Red Duplo Brick 2 x 2 x 2 with Apple Print (1x) $0.75

Orange Duplo Brick 2 x 2 x 2 with 2 Carrots Print (1x) $0.75

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.25

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Create different types of bugs or insects

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📰 Basic Set News

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 8 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

Analysis of available YouTube data for LEGO DUPLO My First Caterpillar (10831) reveals primarily neutral sentiment. While there aren't explicit reviews expressing strong opinions, the set is featured in compilation videos and unboxing alongside other DUPLO sets, indicating its place within the DUPLO ecosystem.

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MandRproductions • 565.3K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 8 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Individual reviews specifically dedicated to My First Caterpillar (10831) are scarce in the provided data. Instead, the set appears within broader LEGO DUPLO compilations and unboxing videos, suggesting it's often considered as part of a larger DUPLO collection rather than a standalone focus.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

6 videos

CATS Vs. LEGO Challenge!

Half-Asleep Chris

9.4M views Review

Unboxing All 20 Sprunki LEGO Minifigures! Which One Is Your Favorite?

Ninja Joe TV

1.3M views Unboxing

LEGO Marvel 76269 AVENGERS TOWER Review! (2023)

MandRproductions

565.3K views Review

LEGO DUPLO Compilation Part 1 (unboxing & building)

YVO plays

188.3K views Unboxing

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Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

Official Piece Count

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Inventory Version: 1

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