LEGO Large Green Building Plate
LEGO Large Green Building Plate
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Large format allows child to build and expand on the world he or she has created
- Provides a building surface for any DUPLO set
- Made of sturdy, impact-resistant plastic
- Measures 15″ L x 15″ H
- Recommended for 4 to 8 years
Product Description
The LEGO Duplo: Preschool Green Building Plate is not only the perfect place to start for any LEGO adventure, but it’s also the foundation on which many hours of building fun will be attributed! Measures 15″ x 15″.Editorial Review
This 15-inch-square green base plate provides a building surface for any DUPLO set. It is made of the same sturdy, impact-resistant plastic as other DUPLO toys, and has smooth, rounded edges. DUPLO sets are designed for use by t… More >>
LEGO Large Green Building Plate
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Filed under: Building/Construction
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My two-year-old daughter was just given one of these and a nice big tub of Duplos. Without a base, all she could do was build long chains of a single block type (and she’d get frustrated when the tower wouldn’t hold together perfectly). I had tried to get her to see how to link things in other ways, but she just didn’t see it. Enter the baseplate. Aha! She suddenly figured out what to do with the blocks, and builds little walls and houses and beds and things. Much more fun. It’s also much more fun for Mom and Dad to play along with her when we can get more creative.
Now, here’s the kicker. She had had a set of Maxi Mega Blocks for ages, but hadn’t used them much (because of the tower-building problem). It turns out that Maxi Mega Blocks will also fit on this baseplate! You can’t build Duplos on top of them, but that’s not a big problem here. The Duplo baseplate rejuvenated the Maxi Mega Blocks as a cool toy for a toddler who likes to build.
If you’re thinking about buying something for a kid who is too young for Duplos, try Maxi Mega Blocks and a Duplo baseplate (the Primo sets are nowhere near as good as MMB for actual building).
The only bummer is that the baseplate we have is rather thin and flexible, and I’m worried about her stepping on it and breaking it (hence the 3 stars for durability). It hasn’t broken yet, but I’ve taken a fair bit of care to make sure of that. But don’t let this deter you!
Rating: 5 / 5
Legos are great. Lego Duplos are great. They are a good size for little clumsy toddler fingers to grab hold of and snap together. They are great for eye hand coordination, pre math skills, small motor skills and more.
One of the things I like about Lego products is that you can buy more of the same thing and it makes for a whole new lot of fun. This base plate makes it easy to build buildings and tall structures. IT gives the structures a great base that is very sturdy.
Unless you want to buy a special table, these base plates are very good. I bought a few and we can build up and out more than ever.
I look for toys that are sturdy and fun and easy to use. I look for toys that have more than a button to push. IF they are somewhat educational or help the child explore the world then that is so much the better. Legos fit into this list perfectly. The base plates only help to increase the fun of playing with the legos/duplos.
Enjoy.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a good accessory to go along with your child’s duplos. However…
1. After I ordered it off Amazon I realized you can get it for LESS on Lego’s website or at a Lego store, if you have one… and no shipping that way, either. I feel like a dolt. I don’t know why I didn’t think to look – I tried Toys R Us, Target, and WalMart for Duplos, and found nothing good. So I ordered some stuff on line and just ASSUMED Amazon’s prices were good, becuase they usually are.
2. Consider a LEGO baseplate instead of LEGO DUPLO. You can use Duplo blocks on a Lego base but not Lego blocks on a Duplo base. Legos and Duplos can go together but their coupling is dependant upon the Duplos’ pegs being hollow. The pegs on the Duplo base are solid so you can’t use Legos on it. (One problem, though, Duplos don’t cling QUITE as tightly to the Lego base… but they do work.)
You should maybe also know that this is kind of a bendy peice of plastic, not hard and solid and thick like the smaller Duplo bases that come with some sets (the ones that are 5X5 or so) It works fine, but I was surprised to learn this, I was expecting it to be more solid.
Great item, great fun, but don’t buy it here!!!
Rating: 4 / 5
It has been the best to buy. This keeps the duplo in place and less cleaning. My 2 year old loves it. I had a toddler table and used velcro to attach it, instead of buying the table.
Great.
Rating: 4 / 5
If you’re going to buy that big tub of Duplo blocks, then you’ve gotta get this baseplate. It’s a foundation for all the neat castles, towers, and other amazing creations your kid’s gonna make with all of those blocks. In case you haven’t guessed, mommy likes playing with it too.
Rating: 5 / 5