LEGO Universal Building Set
Set #1040 · 1976 · 126 pieces · Quick build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 1040
- Name
- Universal Building Set
- Theme
- Duplo
- Year
- 1976
- Pieces
- 126
- Complexity
- Quick
- Build Time
- 5-15 minutes
- Ages
- 2+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Universal Building Set
LEGO Universal Building Set (set #1040) is a mid-sized build with 126 pieces from the Duplo theme, released in 1976. The Duplo line features larger bricks designed for toddlers and preschoolers aged 1-5. Designed for young children aged 2+, the larger Duplo bricks are easy to handle and safe for small hands. This set dates from the pre-minifigure era, before LEGO introduced its iconic yellow-faced figures in 1978.
Finding Instructions
Duplo instructions for set #1040 use large, simple step-by-step diagrams designed for parents to follow alongside young children. You can find them free on LEGO.com or upload a photo of the set to LegoFinder for instant identification.
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