Set Facts
- DUPLO tubes were introduced back in 2002, but they have only been available in about a dozen sets, mostly in the LEGO Education line.
- The price of the set was increased from $149.95 to $159.95 RRP in August 2022.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Subtheme Analysis
Annual growth
+4.63% (this set +2.44%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Tubes currently ranks #3 out of the top most owned sets in Education Duplo.
About Education Duplo

Duplo is a subtheme of Education that consists of 51 sets that as of now ran from 2005 to 2020.
Education is a LEGO theme designed specifically for schools that concentrates sets that can be used by education institutions and includes sets the focus on DUPLO and TECHNIC themes and contain larger amounts of pieces. Initially LEGO Education was known as Dacta.
Summary
Education Duplo Tubes set 45026 was released on May 22, 2020, retailing for $160, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $170.
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LEGO Education Tubes lets children explore a world of fantasy animals and other creative builds – made from Tubes! Using a colorful collection of unique tube elements, LEGO DUPLO bricks, balls, doors and baskets, and 6 building inspiration cards, kids can create an egg-laying hen, dragon, little pooping larva and more. Tubes develops children's 21st century skills, such as problem-solving, collaboration and fine motor skills, while introducing them to cause and effect, symmetry and 3D shape recognition. This fun Early Learning set for preschoolers also includes a Getting Started card containing 5 simple ideas to inspire playful learning with Tubes in the classroom.
Using a colorful collection of unique tube elements, LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, balls, doors and baskets, and 6 building inspiration cards, kids can create an egg-laying hen, dragon, little pooping larva and more. Tubes develops children's 21st century skills, such as problem-solving, collaboration and fine motor...
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