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can lego and duplo be used together

by Alisa Green Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Yes, Duplo and Lego do fit together since these bricks are compatible and can be used together seamlessly. However, there are some slight limitations since Duplo bricks would fit best on larger Lego bricks

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. Duplo bricks might come off easily from the smaller Lego parts.

DUPLO® and LEGO® bricks are compatible, so you can use them together. There are some limitations, however. DUPLO® bricks fit best on larger LEGO® bricks and may come off easily from smaller LEGO® parts. DUPLO® figures aren't compatible with LEGO® bricks, and LEGO® minifigures won't fit on DUPLO® bricks either.

Full Answer

Can I add LEGO on top of Duplo?

Yes! You can add LEGO on top of DUPLO, and DUPLO on top of LEGO. Here's an example picture from The Brick Blogger:

Are Duplo bricks compatible with Lego bricks?

DUPLO and Lego bricks are mostly compatible, but there are a few major limitations that are important for you to know. Since DUPLO bricks are bigger and have wider studs that are spaced wider apart, Lego bricks will generally lock on top of DUPLO bricks and not the other way around.

Can you put plates on top of Duplo?

Plates, tiles and other modified pieces can't stack with DUPLO. DUPLO can sit happily on top of plates, but plates and tiles only balance on top of Duplo, there's no real clutch between them that way. Some elements are compatible, others are not.

Is Duplo worth it for subwoofers?

I am currently working on a large model that’s like the Technic models (suspension, power functions, etc.), and Duplo can be very useful for the subwoofers in the back. ReplyLink adminSeptember 24, 2013, 10:32 AM

Can you combine DUPLO and LEGO?

DUPLO® and LEGO® bricks are compatible, so you can use them together.

Can LEGO base plates be used with DUPLO?

Regular LEGO baseplates can accommodate both LEGO and DUPLO. DUPLO obviously won't stick to regular baseplates as securely as on a DUPLO plate because the studs are much smaller, but they are compatible.

Do Lego juniors work with DUPLO?

LEGO Juniors sets (now called LEGO 4+) for younger kids with easy building instructions, and DUPLO for children ages 1.5-5 years old. DUPLO bricks are larger, simpler, and easier to manipulate than regular LEGO elements.

Is LEGO the same as DUPLO?

LEGO and DUPLO blocks are both made by the same company, The LEGO Group. While the two function the same as how the pieces snap together, DUPLO are designed for younger children who may not yet be nimble enough to play with LEGO.

Are Mega Bloks and DUPLO compatible?

LEGO DUPLO and Mega Bloks mini are of similar sizes and are compatible with each other. The regular LEGO bricks and Mega Bloks micro are smaller and also compatible with each other, meant for older children above 4 years old.

What is the largest LEGO baseplate you can buy?

The gray baseplate is the largest, measuring 48 x 48 studs, or 15'' (38cm) x 15'' (38cm). The others are 32 x 32 studs, or 10'' (25cm) x 10'' (25cm). The 2304 Green LEGO® DUPLO® Baseplate is available here.

Is there a size between DUPLO and LEGO?

It was designed for children age 1 to 3. The sizes of LEGO, DUPLO, and QUATRO blocks. The small one on the left is the LEGO brick, the middle one is the DUPLO brick, and the large yellow one to the right is the QUATRO brick.

What age do you switch from DUPLO to LEGO?

What Age Do You Move From Duplo To Lego? A LEGO player should be able to stack elements together by the end of the 18–24 month period correctly. It should also work with DUPLO bricks by the time that person reaches the age requirements.To build LEGO Systems bricks, be sure to get them to an age of around 4 years old.

What is the difference between LEGO and Lego Junior?

Lego Juniors are the standard Classic Lego size. The difference is that the designs are easier for younger children to learn. These are the Lego sets you purchase if your kids really want to start building intricate castles, stores, firehouses, work trucks and more. These sets look wonderfully fun.

Why is LEGO called DUPLO?

The new brick is called DUPLO deriving from the Latin word for “double” because of the brick's 2:1 scale being twice the size of a standard LEGO brick on all dimensions. The new construction method of combining large and small elements is patented in 1967.

What is a DUPLO?

DUPLO is a larger versionof LEGO designed for small children ages 1-5. DUPLO bricks are twice the length, width and height of regular LEGO bricks and can be attached to regular LEGO bricks and plates.

Why is DUPLO important?

Why would this be important for adult LEGO builders? Well, besides that DUPLO is cute, it has very useful applications in regular LEGO building. For example, if you are building a very large creation like a mountain or a large fort, you can incorporate DUPLO to build up the bulk of your project, then ad the smaller details with regular LEGO bricks.

What do Lego fans use as filler?

Lisa, you mean besides the pictures in this article itself? LEGO fans usually use DUBLO as a filler. So for example if they are building a big hill they will fill up the hill with DUPLO, then build on top of it with LEGO. So you normally don’t see where the DUPLO elements are as people tend to hide them. 😉

Can Lego and Duplo be mixed?

My boys are already mixing lego and duplo bricks. I like your picture of the various combinations that can be done with the two different size birks. Some of it I was not aware of. Lego did a brilliant job by making these two systems compatible. Duplo will grow into lego! Thanks for the post!

Is DUPLO the same as Lego?

DUPLO colors are the same as the colorsof regular LEGO, so they blend in nicely. Also, DUPLO is a lot cheaper than regular LEGO for its size . This can really help with budgeting for a large project. And because DUPLO’s much larger size, you will need a lot less bricks. Also, the time to build a large-scale design will be reduced greatly.

Is it legal to mix Lego and Duplo?

LOL! No, no cheating. In fact, there is a LEGO commercial that advertises and encourages the mixing of DUPLO and LEGO. So yeah, it is legal. 😉

Is LEGO a trademark?

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Is Duplo Bigger Than LEGO?

Yes, Duplo is bigger than LEGO. Duplo parts are twice in length, height, and width as LEGO parts and their characters and Minifigures are also larger than that of LEGO sets.

Can LEGO And Duplo Fit Together?

Yes, they can fit together but with limitations. Only large LEGO bricks can fit together with Duplo parts because Duplo parts are twice as larger as LEGO parts. Duplo bricks will not fit with smaller LEGO parts and will easily come off if put together.

Is LEGO Better Than Duplo?

LEGO sets are better, higher quality, and more durable than LEGO Duplo sets. LEGO sets have more themes, characters, and are more popular than Duplo sets.

Can Primo bricks connect to Duplo?

There is a similar ability to connect Duplo and Primo bricks.

Can Lego and Duplo work together?

Both Duplo and Lego blocks have related proportions and work together . Duplo blocks can connect to Lego baseplates (or on top of the studs of a sufficiently large and flat assembly of Lego blocks). Conversely, Lego 2x2 and 2x4 fit neatly atop of the larger Duplo studs. Other similar pieces also interconnect.

Can Lego and Duplo interconnect?

It's already been mentioned that LEGO and Duplo can inter-connect in some ways because their sizes are right.

What is the best part about Lego blocks?

One of the best parts about Lego blocks are the firm and sturdy bases you can build any design that you like on top of. Whatever you’re creating can anchor firmly to one of many different sized and colored Lego base plates. Each base plate comes with studs of their own for you to firmly click Lego blocks onto for sturdy support.

How tall is a DUPLO?

Each DUPLO block measures about three quarters of an inch tall, making them slightly taller than regular Lego blocks. Minifigures are usually about one inch tall as well.

Is Lego compatible with Duplo?

DUPLO and Lego bricks are made by the same parent company and are designed to work together in almost every single case. DUPLO and Lego bricks are mostly compatible, but there are a few major limitations that are important for you to know.

Can you use Lego base plates with Duplo?

Lego base plates do actually work with most Duplos! However, Duplo minifigures, animals, and a few specialized Duplos will typically not fit on a Lego baseplate.

Why do you need a large base for a miniature world?

Whether you’re building detailed and tall structures or simply recreating scenes or your own miniature worlds, having a large base to lock into will help support your build and let you assemble it however tall or wide that you want to!

Can you bulk buy Duplos?

While DUPLO blocks don’t cover the same range of individual designs and control that Legos do (for example, you can’t bulk buy individual DUPLO blocks like you can Lego blocks) they still create plenty of opportunities for building and creating within specific designs or for you to create a world of your own!

Can Lego and Duplo be used together?

While each DUPLO and Lego brick and base are different, some of them are compatible and able to be used together as needed. The majority of DUPLO bricks can connect to the regular Lego base plates, meaning that your little children and teens can build together on the same bases. However, not every DUPLO brick can connect to the basic Lego plates. Round bricks, minifigures, or animals from the DUPLO line will not connect to Lego base plates (and you could break them if you try, so be careful!). Lego bricks will not connect to DUPLO base plates because they don’t have hollow studs, and as we know Lego bricks need hollow DUPLO studs to be able to connect securely to each other.

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