Once Upon a Brick!
Tell endless stories with DUPLO

Inspire creativity and early learning with 109 colorful DUPLO bricks. Perfect for young storytellers!

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Set #45014

StoryTales

StoryTales is a charming introduction to LEGO building for young children.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for toddlers and preschoolers learning basic building skills. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 109 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Parents highly appreciate this set's educational value and ability to spark imaginative play in young children. The large Duplo bricks are easy for small hands to manage, though some feel the price is a bit high for the number of pieces.

📝 Our Take

StoryTales is a charming introduction to LEGO building for young children. With its vibrant colors, large Duplo bricks, and adorable animal figures, this set sparks creativity and storytelling in a safe and engaging way.

This set is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers aged 2-5. The large bricks are easy for small hands to manipulate, promoting fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities, while the included story starters encourage imaginative play.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or advanced LEGO models. This set is designed for the youngest builders, so older children or adult collectors may find it too simplistic. Consider LEGO Classic sets for a more versatile building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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109
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Easy-to-handle Duplo bricks perfect for small hands
  • Bright and engaging colors to stimulate young minds
  • Simple building techniques to encourage early problem-solving
  • Animal figures and story starters to promote imaginative play

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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StoryTales, being a Duplo set, caters to a specific, younger demographic. Its investment potential lies in its complete, good condition sets, as Duplo sets tend to be well-loved and played with, making pristine examples rarer. The set's retirement and relatively stable price suggest a slow but steady appreciation, particularly if the theme remains popular among parents and educators. However, the high original MSRP compared to the piece count might limit significant gains.

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Compare Similar Sets

StoryTales offers a specific storytelling focus compared to general Duplo brick boxes. While a general Duplo set provides more open-ended building possibilities, StoryTales guides imaginative play with its animal figures and suggested scenarios. Consider LEGO DUPLO Town Square (10836-1) for a broader range of play options, but choose StoryTales for its focused narrative elements.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 43 unique parts • 109 total pieces

Duplo Treasure Chest Opening 2 x 3 x 3 with Detailed Lid Ends Duplo Treasure Ch...
Part #: 11249 Pearl Gold
Duplo Animal Goat with Black and White Squared Eyes Print Duplo Animal Goat...
Part #: 11369pr0001 Dark Orange
Duplo Food French Bread Loaves with Short Side Extensions Duplo Food French...
Part #: 13247 Dark Orange
Duplo Boat 4 x 7 Duplo Boat 4 x 7
Part #: 13535 Red
Duplo Animal Horse with one Stud and Raised Hoof with White Blaze Print Duplo Animal Hors...
Part #: 1376pr0001 Dark Orange
Duplo Building Roof Spire 3 x 3 x 3 Duplo Building Ro...
Part #: 16375 Dark Purple
Duplo Axe / Tomahawk Square Handle and Hollow Bottom Duplo Axe / Tomah...
Part #: 18018 Flat Silver
Duplo Animal Fish with Thick Tail and Small Tail Fin Duplo Animal Fish...
Part #: 19084 Flat Silver
Duplo Brick 2 x 6 Duplo Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2300 Red
Duplo Brick 2 x 6 Duplo Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2300 Yellow
Duplo Brick 2 x 6 Duplo Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2300 Bright Green
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 x 2 with Curve Duplo Brick 2 x 3...
Part #: 2301 Red
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top Duplo Brick 2 x 3...
Part #: 2302 Red
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top Duplo Brick 2 x 3...
Part #: 2302 Yellow
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top Duplo Brick 2 x 3...
Part #: 2302 Bright Green
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top Duplo Brick 2 x 3...
Part #: 2302 Medium Blue
Duplo Brick 2 x 3 with Curved Top Duplo Brick 2 x 3...
Part #: 2302 Orange
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 Duplo Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3011 Yellow
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 Duplo Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3011 Bright Green
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 Duplo Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3011 Red
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 Duplo Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3011 Blue
Duplo Teapot / Coffeepot, Indented Base Duplo Teapot / Co...
Part #: 31041 Orange
Duplo Dish Duplo Dish
Part #: 31333 White
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Duplo Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3437 Dark Orange
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Duplo Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3437 Yellow
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Duplo Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3437 Lime
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Duplo Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3437 Bright Green
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Duplo Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3437 Medium Blue
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Duplo Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3437 Orange
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Duplo Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3437 Red
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Duplo Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3437 Blue
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Duplo Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3437 Dark Purple
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 with Spider Print Duplo Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 3437pr0020 Red
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 with Eye with White Spot and Varied Color Curve inside a Black Circle Print on Both Sides Duplo Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 3437pr0049 Yellow
Duplo Plate 2 x 4 Duplo Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 40666 Blue
Duplo Plate 2 x 4 Duplo Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 40666 Bright Green
Duplo Plate 2 x 4 Duplo Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 40666 Medium Blue
Duplo Plate 2 x 4 Duplo Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 40666 White
Duplo Plate 2 x 4 Duplo Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 40666 Reddish Brown
Duplo Plate 2 x 4 Duplo Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 40666 Lime
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 x 2 with Vertical Grooves Duplo Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 41978 Dark Bluish Gray
Duplo Figure Child with Pigtails Tan, with Bright Pink Top with Flowers and White Sleeves - Magenta Legs Duplo Figure Chil...
Part #: 47510pr0001 Bright Pink
Duplo Figure Child with Pigtails Reddish Brown, with Magenta Legs, and Shirt with Flowers Print Duplo Figure Chil...
Part #: 47510pr0006 White
Duplo Figure Child with Cap Red, with Light Bluish Gray Top with Medium Blue Sleeves over Green Shirt with '8' - Nougat Face and Hands - Blue Legs Duplo Figure Chil...
Part #: 47511pr0004 Light Bluish Gray
Duplo Figure Child with Cap Lime, with Blue Shirt with 'SKATE' print - Medium Nougat Face and Hands - Medium Blue Legs Duplo Figure Chil...
Part #: 47511pr0006 Blue
Duplo Bed 3 x 5 x 1 2/3 Duplo Bed 3 x 5 x...
Part #: 4895 Bright Light Blue
Duplo Shovel / Spade with 'D' Handle Duplo Shovel / Sp...
Part #: 51269 Light Bluish Gray
Duplo Wave (Fire, Water, Flame) 2 x 1 x 5 with Non-Marbled Tip Duplo Wave (Fire,...
Part #: 51703 Trans-Orange
Duplo Wave (Fire, Water, Flame) 2 x 1 x 5 with Non-Marbled Tip Duplo Wave (Fire,...
Part #: 51703 Trans-Light Blue
Duplo Flagpole / Antenna 1 x 9 Duplo Flagpole / ...
Part #: 51708 Reddish Brown
Duplo Flag Wavy 2 x 5 with Slits Duplo Flag Wavy 2...
Part #: 51725 Red
Duplo Animal Dog Large Paws with Black Ears and Tail and Spots, Eyes Looking Left Print Duplo Animal Dog ...
Part #: 58057pr0003 White
Duplo Brick 2 x 2 Slope 45° Duplo Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6474 Bright Green
Duplo Plate 8 x 16 Duplo Plate 8 x 16
Part #: 6490 Dark Bluish Gray
Duplo Plant, Flower with 1 Top Stud Duplo Plant, Flow...
Part #: 6510 Red
Duplo Figure with Ponytail Tan, with Magenta Legs, White Top with Blue Trim Design, Blue Crescent Eyes Duplo Figure with...
Part #: 75113pr0001 White
Duplo Figure with Parted Wavy Hair Black, Shirt with Collar, Pocket, and 4 Buttons Duplo Figure with...
Part #: 75115pr0006 Medium Blue
Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Duplo Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 76371 Red
Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Duplo Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 76371 Yellow
Duplo Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Duplo Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 76371 Blue
Duplo Animal Cat / Kitten Solid with White Chest and Mouth Print Duplo Animal Cat ...
Part #: 87313pr0002 Black
Duplo Animal Alligator Type 3 - Mouth Opens, Wide Snout Duplo Animal Alli...
Part #: 88694 Green
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 Curved Top Duplo Brick 2 x 4...
Part #: 98223 Lime
Duplo Brick 2 x 4 Curved Top Duplo Brick 2 x 4...
Part #: 98223 Medium Blue
🧱 Backdrop, Set 450...
Part #: 6064213 [No Color/Any Color]
🧱 Backdrop, Set 450...
Part #: 6064215 [No Color/Any Color]
🧱 Backdrop, Set 450...
Part #: 6064216 [No Color/Any Color]
🧱 Backdrop, Set 450...
Part #: 6064217 [No Color/Any Color]
🧱 Backdrop, Set 450...
Part #: 6064218 [No Color/Any Color]
This set contains a good selection of basic Duplo bricks in various colors, suitable for young children learning to build. The Dark Orange Duplo Animal Goat is a unique and desirable element.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Orange Duplo Animal Goat with Black and White Squared Eyes Print (3x) $4.50
Dark Bluish Gray Duplo Brick 2 x 2 x 2 with Vertical Grooves (6x) $1.20
Dark Bluish Gray Duplo Plate 8 x 16 (3x) $2.10
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$7.80

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Create larger animal enclosures or farm scenes.
🏰 Build simplified castle structures for fairytale adventures.
🏙 Construct basic buildings for a Duplo town.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

43
Unique Parts
109
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
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