LEGO Small Building Plates
Set #9388 · 2012 · 22 pieces · Starter build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 9388
- Name
- Small Building Plates
- Year
- 2012
- Pieces
- 22
- Complexity
- Starter
- Build Time
- 10-20 minutes
- Ages
- 4+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Small Building Plates
LEGO Small Building Plates (set #9388) is a small, compact build with 22 pieces from the Educational and Dacta theme, released in 2012. The Educational and Dacta line features classroom and learning-oriented kits for STEM education. This is a starter-level build suitable for ages 4+, with an estimated build time of 10-20 minutes.
Set Highlights
- 22 pieces at starter complexity — a 10-20 minutes build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 4+ builders.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 4+
The starter difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 4+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
22 pieces with an estimated 10-20 minutes fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Educational and Dacta Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Educational and Dacta shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Check the piece count on the bag against the parts list before starting — knowing what you have prevents mid-build surprises.
Even in small sets, connection order matters. Follow the steps rather than building sections independently.
Keep the instruction booklet after building — it's the most reliable reference for disassembly, cleaning, or reassembly after storage.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Small Building Plates (#9388) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Small Building Plates FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 2012
All 2012 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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