How many pieces are in the Build and Play Box?

Build and Play Box contains 150 pieces.

What age is the Build and Play Box recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 2-5.

When was the Build and Play Box released?

Build and Play Box was released in 2012.

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🏛 Basic Set

Set #4629

Build and Play Box

The Build and Play Box is a classic DUPLO starter set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 2+ · Beginner build Ideal for toddlers and preschoolers who are new to LEGO DUPLO bricks.
Build: 150 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $59.99 list price · 40.0¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

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

Fans appreciate this set as a great introduction to DUPLO building for young children, praising the variety of colors and brick types. Some find the original MSRP a bit high, but the set's educational value is generally well-regarded.

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📝 Our Take

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The Build and Play Box is a classic DUPLO starter set. With 150 colorful bricks, it's designed to spark creativity and imagination in young builders, providing a foundation for countless building adventures.

This set is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5). It offers a safe and engaging introduction to LEGO building, encouraging fine motor skills and problem-solving through simple construction.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or advanced LEGO sets. For older children, consider LEGO Classic sets like 11017 Creative Monsters or sets from themes like LEGO City or LEGO Friends.

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🧱 Building Experience

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150

Pieces

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1.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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2-5

Ages

Build Highlights:

Large, easy-to-handle DUPLO bricks
Bright and vibrant colors
Simple stacking and connecting
Inspirational idea booklet included

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Build and Play Box, being a retired DUPLO set from 2012, has seen a significant price increase. Its investment potential lies in its completeness as a starter set and its appeal to collectors looking for vintage DUPLO. While DUPLO sets generally don't appreciate as rapidly as some LEGO themes, complete sets in good condition can hold value. However, the relatively high current price may limit future appreciation.

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📖 About This Set

Build, play and inspire with this great LEGO DUPLO set!

With 150 LEGO DUPLO bricks in a wide range of colors, the DUPLO Build & Play Box is the perfect addition to any DUPLO collection. Featuring a variety of classic bricks, rounded shapes and other inspirational bricks, this fantastic set also includes an inspirational idea booklet to start your child off on the building adventure of a lifetime! Comes in a sturdy reusable storage box.

Features decorated LEGO DUPLO face bricks, rounded bricks, window, flowers and lots of basic bricks
Reusable storage box
Enhance creative play with the enclosed idea booklet!
Enter a world of creative building and play!
Contains 150 elements in a range of colors
DUPLO products are fun and safe for younger hands
Reusable storage box measures over 15" (38cm) long, 9" (24cm) wide, and 9" (23cm) tall

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other DUPLO starter sets, the Build and Play Box offers a wide variety of bricks and colors. It's a more versatile option than sets focused on a specific theme, like 10954 Creative Shapes, providing more open-ended building possibilities. However, it may lack the specific play scenarios offered by themed sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 150
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 21 unique parts, 150 pieces

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

Part #: 2302 2× Bright Green

Duplo Brick 2 x 3...

Part #: 2302 2× Orange

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Part #: 2302 2× Yellow

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Part #: 2302pr0001 1× Blue

Duplo Car Base 2 ...

Part #: 2312c01 1× Blue

Duplo Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3011 1× Orange

Duplo Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3011 3× Yellow

Duplo Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3011 2× Medium Blue

Part #: 3011 2× White

Duplo Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3011 3× Bright Green

Duplo Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3437 4× White

Part #: 3437 6× Orange

Duplo Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3437 6× Lime

Duplo Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3437 6× Medium Blue

Duplo Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3437 6× Dark Orange

Duplo Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3437 4× Black

Duplo Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3437 9× Yellow

Duplo Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3437 9× Bright Green

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Part #: 3437pr0067 1× Yellow

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Part #: 3664pr0026 1× Dark Orange

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Part #: 3664pr0027 1× Dark Orange

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Part #: 4066 2× Blue

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Part #: 4066 2× Yellow

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Part #: 4066 2× Trans-Light Blue

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Part #: 4066 2× White

Duplo Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 40666 4× Lime

Duplo Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 40666 2× Medium Blue

Duplo Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 40666 2× Dark Orange

Duplo Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 40666 2× Orange

Duplo Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 40666 2× Black

Duplo Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 44524 1× Blue

Duplo Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 44524 1× Bright Green

Duplo Door / Wind...

Part #: 61649 1× Medium Blue

Duplo Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6474 2× Red

Duplo Fence 1 x 6...

Part #: 6497 1× White

Duplo Plant, Flow...

Part #: 6510 2× Yellow

Duplo Plant, Flow...

Part #: 6510 2× Orange

Duplo Plant, Flow...

Part #: 6510 2× Red

Duplo Plant, Flow...

Part #: 6510 2× Bright Green

Duplo Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 87084 2× Yellow

Duplo Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 87084 2× Medium Blue

Duplo Door / Wind...

Part #: 90265 1× White

Duplo Brick 2 x 4...

Part #: 98223 1× Orange

Duplo Brick 2 x 4...

Part #: 98223 2× Lime

Duplo Brick 2 x 4...

Part #: 98223 1× Red

Duplo Brick 2 x 4...

Part #: 98223 1× Medium Blue

Duplo Brick 2 x 4...

Part #: 98224 1× Blue

Duplo Brick 2 x 3...

Part #: 98252 2× Lime

This set features a variety of basic DUPLO bricks in common colors, making it a good source for expanding a DUPLO collection. The inclusion of curved top bricks adds some design versatility.