About LEGOยฎ DUPLOยฎ

The LEGO Group started research into making a larger brick for younger builders in the 1950s, and the DUPLOยฎ brick was launched in 1969. The name โ€˜DUPLOโ€™ comes from the Latin word โ€˜duplus,โ€™ meaning โ€˜double.โ€™ The name was chosen because DUPLOยฎ bricks are double the size of LEGOยฎ bricks!

DUPLOยฎ figures first appeared in 1977. Weโ€™ve also made lots of DUPLOยฎ animals, accessories, and more. The first DUPLOยฎ train came out in 1983, with the first electric train launching in 1993.

It was important for us to make sure that the new DUPLOยฎ sets were both fun for young fans, and provided educational value as well. Many DUPLOยฎ sets teach kids basic concepts, like counting, in a playful and accessible way. You can find lots more information about DUPLOยฎ, as well as ideas for fun activities, here.

Weโ€™re always working to make DUPLOยฎ sets even better and more fun. You can always check out our LEGOยฎ Shopย to see whatโ€™s new!