The LEGO DUPLO Construction sets, spanning 2010 to 2016, introduce young children to the world of building and construction. Key sets include "Stone Quarry" (5653), released in 2010, which features a working crane and conveyor belt; "Big Construction Site" (10813), from 2016, which includes a bulldozer, truck, and crane; "Road Construction" (5652), released in 2010, featuring a steamroller and road worker; and "Dump Truck" (5651), also from 2010, which includes a truck with tipping function. These sets are designed to develop fine motor skills and encourage imaginative play through construction-themed scenarios.
2010 LEGO Sets
2010 marked the debut of Collectible Minifigures Series 1 and 2, launching a global collector phenomenon. LEGO expanded its Disney partnership with Cars under DUPLO and Toy Story sets in minifigure scale, while Prince of Persia joined the lineup alongside Star Wars sets celebrating The Empire Strikes Back’s 30th anniversary. New original themes included Atlantis, Hero Factory (successor to BIONICLE), World Racers, and Kingdoms, a return to historically inspired castle play. Several older lines ended, including Agents, Bob the Builder, Indiana Jones, and Thomas & Friends.