Clear and simple building instructions include a simple picture story involving elements of the set to bring added fun to the creative construction. The playset measures over 8.5 in. (22 cm) high, 15 in. (38 cm) wide and 11.5 in. (29 cm) deep and combines easily with other LEGO® DUPLO® sets to inspire even more imaginative play possibilities. Features an airport building with luggage slide, boarding gate and revolving air traffic control tower, plus a buildable plane with wheels. To glean more insight into Lego Duplo sets, their benefits, considerations, and what to look for when purchasing them, we interviewed the following experts: LEGO DUPLO toys put open-ended fun, self-expression and joyful learning into preschoolers’ hands. With DUPLO playsets, parents and young children can share precious developmental milestones as they play together.

Share air-travel adventures with LEGO® DUPLO® Town Airplane & Airport (10961) and take a toddler’s imagination to a different destination every day. Role-playing imaginative stories about airplane journeys and family reunions lets parents and preschoolers share amazing adventures, exciting activities and precious developmental milestones. The Benefits of Duplo and Building Toys: “Fine and gross motor skills are just the tip of the iceberg regarding Duplo’s benefits,” mom and blogger DiNardo points out. “They provide many cognitive skills like spatial awareness, problem-solving, imagination, and creativity. They also promote open-ended and independent play. (Hello, morning coffee!)”Fun accessories, including a teddy bear, flag and opening suitcase, add extra realism to the air-travel role-play. All LEGO® DUPLO® playsets are expertly designed with imaginative features to encourage open-ended developmental play that parents can share with their little ones. Includes 3 DUPLO® figures – dad, girl and a pilot – an airplane with a removable roof and a rotatable airport control tower with luggage slide. Take a toddler’s imagination to a different destination every day with the LEGO® DUPLO® Town aeroplane & Airport (10961) toy. Capture all the exciting adventures and family fun of a flight aboard a passenger aeroplane. Join a dad and his daughter as they fly off to see family and friends. The plane has a lift-off top section to reveal more space to play inside. The airport has an opening door and a turning control tower, a luggage slide and… big hugs waiting to greet your arrival!

Interests: “There is a Lego set out there for any interest, hobby, and age,” says daycare founder Oliver. Kids can build to their interests—in Marvel, dinosaurs, or Disney princesses—or go creative with free builds. Play out real-life scenarios in LEGO® DUPLO® Town: a recognizable world with modern DUPLO figures. Help your little pilot get ready for take-off at the 10871 Airport! It’s easy for preschoolers to build the boarding gate, luggage slide and revolving air traffic control tower. Toddlers will love to help the pilot get all her passengers aboard the buildable plane and head for the skies! Includes 3 DUPLO figures.