LEGO Duplo Building Sets consists of basic brick assortments designed for young children, featuring large, easy-to-handle pieces that encourage creativity and free play. These sets provide a foundation for early building skills with a variety of colorful bricks, doors, windows, and figures, allowing for open-ended construction. Aimed at preschoolers, the theme emphasizes simple stacking, imaginative play, and hands-on learning, making it a staple in the Duplo lineup.
1988 LEGO Sets
In 1988, LEGO continued its expansion and innovation, further solidifying its status as a global leader in creative play. This year saw the introduction of the LEGO Pirates theme, one of the most groundbreaking additions to LEGO’s lineup. Unlike previous themes, which primarily focused on medieval knights, space explorers, and city life, LEGO Pirates introduced an adventurous, high-seas setting featuring pirates, imperial soldiers, island forts, and iconic pirate ships. This theme also revolutionized LEGO minifigures by introducing character-specific facial expressions, departing from the classic smiley face to include eyepatches, beards, and mischievous grins, adding a new level of personality to LEGO storytelling.